Supervision for Learning Environments
Course: Educational Administration (EdAdm) 551, section XA
Study of effective classroom instructional practices that reflect current principles of learning. Understanding and practice of supervisory techniques that support teachers in improving the teaching and learning process, including skills in observational data collection, data analysis, collaboration, and conferencing skills.
Prerequisites: member of PreLead cohort and EdAdm 541 (Principles of Educational Administration)
Dates: October 19, 26, 29, November 2, 9, 16, 19, 30, December 7
Day/Time: Wednesday 4:45-8:45 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Delivery method: on DMACC campus
Location: Ankeny, Building 9, room 1A
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $954
Delivery fee: none
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Education in Educational Leadership (emphasis in Preparation for Leadership)
Instructor: Gary Ratigan, Clinician
Registration deadline: October 5
Texts: Stronge, James. 2002. Qualities of Effective Teachers; ASCD. ISBN 0871206633.
Sullivan, Susan. 2000. Supervision That Improves Teaching Corwin Press. ISBN 080396725X.

Educational Research
Course: Research and Evaluation (ResEv) 550, section XA
Understand the nature of quantitative and qualitative research; review the literature; develop research problems and questions; research designs; data collection and analysis issues; evaluate research studies.
Prerequisite: member of PreLead cohort
Computer requirements: Internet and e-mail access
Dates: August 23, 27, 31, September 7, 14, 17, 21, 28,
October 5
Day/Time: Wednesday 5:15-9:15 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Delivery method: on DMACC campus
Location: Ankeny, Building 9, room 1A
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $954
Delivery fee: none
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Education in Educational Leadership (emphasis in Preparation for Leadership)
Instructor: Joanne Marshall, Assistant Professor
Registration deadline: August 9
Texts: Maxwell. 2005. Qualitative research design: An interactive approach. 2nd ed. Sage ISBN 0761926089.
McMillan and Schumacher, 2001. Research in education: A conceptual introduction. 5th ed. Addison Wesley. ISBN 0321080874.
Tufte, 1997. Visual and statistical thinking: Displays of evidence for decision making Graphics Press. ISBN 096139213.