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( Log in ) Page path Home Skip available courses Available courses Teaching and Assessing 21st Century Skills EDPU 511 Special Education Law Group 1 EDPU 511 Special Education Law Group 2 EDPM 538 Teaching Exceptional Children in the General Education Classroom EDLD508ME Cultural Diversity Teacher: Stacey Scott EDLD507ME Ethical Decision Making Teacher: Stacey Scott EA 572 Seminar- Admin Leadership Teacher: Stacey Scott EA 525 Human Resources and Organizational Potential Teacher: Stacey Scott EDLD502ME Educational Leadership Teacher: Stacey Scott EDLD509ME Instructional Leadership Teacher: Stacey Scott EDTS 500ME Teaching Exceptional Students Group 1 EDTS500ME Teaching Exceptional Child Group 2 EDLD 505ME Community Relations Teacher: Stacey Scott EDLD503ME Organizational Theory Teacher: Stacey Scott EDLD 504ME Supervision and Evaluation of Personnel Teacher: Stacey Scott EDLD501ME Fed and Maine School Law for Admin Teacher: Stacey Scott EDLD506ME Special Ed Law for Administrators Teacher: Stacey Scott EDTS504ME Philosophy of Adult Education Teacher: Stacey Scott EDSP502ME Teaching Children wtih Autism Spectrum Disorder This course will examine “understanding the need for all teachers to be prepared with research-based strategies to instruct these students, this new book provides a comprehensive overview of what autism spectrum disorders are, their identification, and treatment approaches; specific information on diagnosis, learning behavioral, cognitive, and sensory characteristics, and etiology; and evidence-based practices for instruction, including social skills, communication, and academics. Other featured concepts include: a model for determining appropriate, individualized practices; assessment and planning including environmental planning; information to support teachers as they develop programs and learning environments; technology and transition; and working with families of students with ASD” Teacher: Stacey Scott EDSP501ME TEACHING STUDY SKILLS FOR THE SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS Teaching Study Skills for the Special Education Students will “provide a unique opportunity for active learning and practice that encourages student success in the classroom. Teaching struggling and special needs students to use study skills and strategies effectively is a vital step in transforming these students into accomplished and independent learners , this course offers a comprehensive and hands-on look at an array of time-tested approaches and innovative tactics for learning, retention, and analysis. In addition to the units that cover specific study skills such as taking notes, recalling information, and using time well, additional units instruct students on reading, spelling, math, and vocabulary support strategies.” Teacher: Stacey Scott EDSC 501ME Methods of Teaching Middle/High School Science Teacher: Mandy Cyr EDSC 500ME Elementary Science Methods ] Teacher: Mandy Cyr EDPR 537 section 002 Methods of Teaching English Language Arts. Faculty Practice Course This course is designed to assist MEC educators with their online teaching goals. EDPO 525 Paraprofessionals as Effective Practitioners Part 2 COURSE DESCRIPTION: As a continuation of Part 1, the purpose of part two of this course is to prepare paraprofessionals (Education Technicians) to further increase their knowledge about the unique needs of special populations and understand their roles according to State and Federal special education law. Participants will also gain further understanding of core competencies for paraeducators, as well as instructional accommodations and interventions for assisting struggling learners in Reading and Math. The paraprofessional will also study various strategies to use with students demonstrating behavioral impairments. Paraprofessional Part 1 The purpose of this course is to prepare paraprofessionals (Education Technicians) to become effective practitioners who are knowledgeable about the unique needs of special populations and understand their role according to state and federal special education law. Participants will also gain first hand experience using instructional accommodations and modifications, data collection and implementation of an individual education plans for special education students. This course includes a field experience component. EDTS 502ME Methods of Teaching Foreign Language This course prepares participants to teach Foreign Languages in Elementary through Secondary classrooms. A variety of teaching/learning strategies, methods, and activities will be examined and shared. Emphasis will be placed on teaching meaningful, grade-level appropriate language and real communication skills. Participants will learn the integrative approach to modern language instruction in which language is presented, taught, and assessed in meaningful contexts. Teacher: Dorothy Small EDTE 506ME Methods of Teaching Computer Technology As individuals responsible for technology in schools, we must be able to support both staff and students as they learn to use technology more effectively. This course meets the DOE certification methods requirements by providing practical and understandable information about integrating technology in K-12 classrooms. The TPCK model and National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers -2 nd Edition will be used to develop lessons and to examine how word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, telecommunications, multimedia and online software can be used to improve teaching and learning in all classrooms. Teacher: Dorothy Small EDTE 508ME Using Blogs and Wikis in the Classroom Participants will learn to differentiate between the needs of the online and face to face learner. Participants will analyze online learning environments in an effort to apply what they have learned to the construction of an online environment designed for their own classroom. The key stages of Online Learning and Salmon’s Five-step model will be examined and applied to the development of a virtual classroom space complete with e-tivities, Internet resources, blogs, online classroom tools, email, and linklists. Please contact me at dsmall54@gmail.com or 399-0381 Teacher: Dorothy Small EDPT 500 Business Curriculum & Teaching Methods Teachers in the 21st century face the challenge of keeping up-to-date on the latest methods of teaching, new technology for the classroom, current trends affecting business education programs, and new learning styles. This course will cover 1) business education perspectives; 2) instructional concepts for business education; 3) business education curriculum, including methods and resources; and 4) organizational and professional responsibilities. Please contact me at dsmall54@gmail.com or dsmall@msad54.org Teacher: Dorothy Small EDTS 505ME Early Childhood Development Early Childhood Development is a study of physical, emotional, social and cognitive factors of growth and development of children birth to five designed for Early Childhood teachers. Emphasis will be placed on: teaching students to work with young children and their families; maintaining professionalism and developmentally appropriate practices; implementing observation techniques; developing and maintaining a learning environment; and, using assessment in the Early Childhood classroom. Teacher: Dorothy Small EDTE 507ME Thematic Units, Online and Recharged “Thematic Units, Online and Recharged" is intended for PreK-6 educators and provides hands-on experience integrating online technologies that improve student learning and support instruction with Thematic Units of Study. Participants will study and use Backwards Design to create and/or recreate thematic units that utilize online activities and tools. Participants will learn to use an online environment to host and implement their unit of study. Teacher: Dorothy Small EDLA 507ME Language Development and Early Literacy Thi...