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Innovation and Change in Education at the Mount

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School of Education and Human Services

Differentiated Instruction for the K-5 Learner (MEDUC 699A, 3 credits)
Frazier, Course meets June 22-July 10
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Main campus
This course explores innovative, differentiated methodology in the elementary classroom.  It will take a hybrid approach to instruction, meeting online and on the main campus.  Students will have the opportunity to explore and apply methodology while actively engaging with elementary learners.  Three weeks of on campus time is required 8 AM – 3 PM.  The first week is planning, instruction and preparation for the two weeks with children.  The second and third weeks (M-Th) are application in the setting of a K-5 thematic summer day camp.                        

Teachers for Teachers
(MEDUC 699B, 3 credits) 
BrownHobbs, Course meets July 7-July 23
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Frederick Campus
This course is recommended for teachers who plan to mentor preservice teacher candidates or new teachers at any grade level.  Innovative strategies (cognitive coaching, video feedback) that empower novice teachers to meet and exceed required standards will be presented and discussed.  Intervention strategies for the challenged novice teacher will also be explored. 

Teacher as Change Agent
(MEDUC 699C, 3 credits)  
Eick, Course meets July 13-July 24
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Frederick Campus
This course focuses on teacher leaders interested in school and classroom improvement.  Through case study analysis change models will be discussed and applied to current situations.  Upon completion of the course students will be required to develop a diffusion model for a change within their school.

Meaningful Math Modifications
(MEDUC 699D, 3 credits)
Stewart, Course meets July 27-July 31
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Frederick campus
This course will present strategies and management techniques for the differentiated math classroom.  Participants will examine the five content and process standards from NCTM Principles and Standards and see how math is developed through the grades.  Teachers can use this information to broaden their math content knowledge and apply it to classroom content and differentiation of lessons.

Catholic School Leadership
(MEDUC 699E, 3 credits)
Pastoor, Course meets June 29th – July 10th, Frederick Campus
Tues. and Thur., 4-7 p.m., and online (28 hours online required)
This hybrid course begins with a focus on philosophies and practices within Catholic Education.  Catholic school leaders will explore ways to meet the needs of changing populations within the structure of the diocese.  As a culminating experience they will develop a leadership plan relevant to the needs of their school.

Instructional Technology
(MEDUC 699F, 3 credits)
Hakkarinen, Course meets July 13-July 24
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Frederick Campus
This course is for those with limited technology expertise.  The course is designed to help the technology novice to integrate technology into their instruction.  Examples of technologies to covered include PowerPoint, email, gradebook software, UnitedStreaming, creation of simple webpages, and using Internet resources.

Immersive Spanish: Culture and Language (Meduc 699G, 3 Credits)
Fraga-Canadas, Course meets June 29-July 29
Monday and Wednesday, 6-9:30 p.m., Frederick campus
This course is for Spanish teachers to maintain and improve their language skills while learning about Spanish culture.  The course includes fresh and current sounds from the Spanish speaking world which will enhance our conversations in an intensive immersion experience.

Eisenhower Academy
(MEDUC 555, 3 credits)
Birkner, Course meets July 12-July 19
Gettysburg College and Eisenhower National Historic Site
A summer institute for teachers sponsored by the National Park Service, Gettysburg College, and Mount St. Mary's University, the Academy presents an in-depth perspective of Dwight D. Eisenhower as president and world leader. Sessions introduce effective strategies for teaching the Cold War in the classroom and include:

•         New scholarship on the Eisenhower Presidency.
•         Field trips, lectures, and discussion on the 1950s including the Cold War, civil rights, and popular culture.
•         A visit to the Eisenhower National Historic Site to get an intimate glimpse into Eisenhower's life and times.
•         Opportunities to learn about and use primary source documents, film and video footage, and the World Wide Web as   research tools.

Accommodations for the academy include air conditioned classrooms, dormitories, dining hall, the use of the computer labs, library, and recreational facilities at Gettysburg College.  The Academy, including classroom seminars, document package, field trips, special evening events, banquets, Eisenhower Farm picnic, lodging and meals, costs $710.00 single occupancy. The day student fee is $460. 

Three graduate credits are available for an additional fee of $1128 through the Mount St. Mary's Master of Education program. To receive credit, students will complete course assignments and lesson plans, and attend all sessions of the Academy.

In addition to the innovation and change course offerings please see our regular summer schedule of courses which includes Teaching Reading to English Lanuguage Learners, Computer Graphic Design, and many more.