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• EDD 704: TRANSFORM ISSUES & TRENDS

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course explores contemporary issues in education as the Learning Associates examine high impact learning and teaching with underachieving populations. Special emphasis is given to the impact of the interaction among organizational culture, leadership styles and change. Learning Associates will select, design and implement a project and design a strategic plan including program evaluation strategies. This course focuses on an examination of the existing and emerging knowledge base for teaching and learning in educational organizations.
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• EDD 710: INTRO RESEARCH WRITING DISSERT

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course introduces Learning Associates to the process of dissertation action research including the start to the development of their proposal that will become the focus of their research. Learning Associates will develop academic writing skills and skills in critiquing their research literature as well as strategies for developing research ideas. Emphasis will be placed on APA style writing and becoming Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certified.
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• EDD 711: UNDERSTANDING STATISTICS

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides Learning Associates with an understanding of statistical methods commonly used in educational research. This course reviews the use, interpretation, and practical application of descriptive and inferential statistics. Key statistical principles and methods are reviewed, including sampling, probability, Type I and Type II errors, independent and dependent sample t-tests, correlation, simple linear regression, analysis of variance, and chi-square tests. Throughout the course, Learning Associates will analyze and critique the application of these tests in research reports.
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• EDD 712: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will introduce Learning Associates to qualitative research related to the development of an action research dissertation study. Topics will include research paradigms for qualitative designs; developing surveys/questionnaires; developing questions for and analyzing interviews; and interpreting qualitative research studies. Learning Associates will analyze readings that focus on qualitative research designs.
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• EDD 720: AT RISK POPULATIONS

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course addresses the development of more effective interventions for at risk learners with a focus on children in poverty and children suffering social and emotional risks. Learning Associates will examine social initiatives designed to improve students' academic performance; to reduce children's social or emotional risks; or to promote social, emotional, or moral development. The course will consider social initiatives that nurture strengths and resiliency (e.g. new models of resiliency will also be examined). Attention will be given to the different sources and different expressions of risk and resilience across race, class, gender, and culture. Learning Associates' primary work will be to develop a proposal for an intervention using social initiatives.
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• EDD 721: EDUCATION POLICY AND DIVERSITY

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will prepare Learning Associates to be able to understand cultural adaptability and critical race theory.
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• EDD 722: DATA DRI ASSESSMENT & DECISION

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course addresses the theories, professional approaches and understandings from various psychological perspectives as they relate to assessing, developing, leading and teaching people and programs. Emphasis will be on best practices from the educational, social sciences and management professions for sustaining an organization's capacity for continuous growth.
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• EDD 723: QUALITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will introduce students to techniques, tools, and frameworks for qualitative data analysis. The course will follow a studio format in which students will receive guidance on how to conduct qualitative data analysis as well as peer-feedback on their own qualitative data analysis efforts. Learning experiences will involve Lexi readings, reflective writings, videos, qualitative data analysis exercises, and small group discussions. Students will learn about methods for analyzing qualitative data by hand and with the aid of software.
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• EDD 724: SPECIAL TOPICS

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  One special topics course per academic year will be co-designed with Learning Associates to meet the specific needs of the cohorts based on current trends and opportunities. Included may be national or international travel to study best practices in learning and teaching.
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• EDD 725: CRITICAL THEORIES AND PRO PRAC

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This specialized course is designed around the cohort's identified theoretical frameworks, their educational applications, and the reflective techniques necessary to becoming critical educators. This course is organized to address ways in which to build upon Learning Associate's professional growth as scholarly practitioners. The course is designed with two overarching goals: 1) to bridge the gap between theory and practice, and 2) to foster their journey in becoming transformational leaders in their field of expertise.
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