EDU Education Courses at Global Campus

This course offers participants a chance to explore the diverse aspects of educational politics and policy creation at all educational levels. It emphasizes the development of educational policies, the political dynamics surrounding both non-profit and for-profit learning environments, the rise of new educational technologies, and governance across various educational settings. The course will investigate the impact of societal shifts, examining significant reform movements and potential future developments in education from local to national scales. Key topics include the process of shaping educational policies, the global dimensions of educational politics, the politics surrounding learning environments, issues of inclusivity and exclusivity in education, and the dynamics of educational reform. This course is designed to be accessible and relevant to individuals working or involved in all levels of education.

In this course, students will analyze educationally relevant factors and historical events that have influenced educational practices, and how innovation and technology can prepare students for the future. Particular attention will be paid to educational technology and innovation. Learners will evaluate the application of theories, frameworks, and models of change with emphasis on the role of the change agent. In addition, learners will develop competencies to build organizational or institutional capacity by fostering personal growth and promoting transparency within the organizational change process, and proposing innovative, technology-focused solutions to a problem of practice.

In this course, students will analyze how the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework can provide a structure for all learners in various contexts. Learners will assess the impact of social justice and equity work around curricula. In addition, learners will reflect on their own biases, beliefs, and practices around curriculum, culture, and learning. Professional networking will be explored.  Learners will present their refined dissertation topic.

This course focuses on utilizing knowledge and understanding of curriculum and assessment practices, design principles, and evaluation processes in various educational contexts. It will allow students to study curriculum, assessment, design, and evaluation principles with grants and grant writing as the vehicle to apply these ideas. Students will evaluate the impact of high-quality program development to support all populations. Students will also continue enhancing their doctoral research, strategies, and writing skills.

This course provides students with an opportunity to utilize their academic research skills in doctoral writing opportunities for the Ph.D. in Education program. Students will develop effective search and writing strategies to create a brief scholarly review of the literature on their proposed dissertation topic. Students will focus on developing meaningful paragraphs to support their dissertation topic while simultaneously synthesizing research sources. Students will hone their research skills to utilize scholarly sources and critique studies' value to their research interests. Students will explore the variety of platforms and types of writing found in various educational contexts.

This course offers participants a chance to explore the diverse aspects of educational politics and policy creation at all educational levels. It emphasizes the development of educational policies, the political dynamics surrounding both non-profit and for-profit learning environments, the rise of new educational technologies, and governance across various educational settings. The course will investigate the impact of societal shifts, examining significant reform movements and potential future developments in education from local to national scales. Key topics include the process of shaping educational policies, the global dimensions of educational politics, the politics surrounding learning environments, issues of inclusivity and exclusivity in education, and the dynamics of educational reform. This course is designed to be accessible and relevant to individuals working or involved in all levels of education.

In this course, students will analyze educationally relevant factors and historical events that have influenced educational practices, and how innovation and technology can prepare students for the future. Particular attention will be paid to educational technology and innovation. Learners will evaluate the application of theories, frameworks, and models of change with emphasis on the role of the change agent. In addition, learners will develop competencies to build organizational or institutional capacity by fostering personal growth and promoting transparency within the organizational change process, and proposing innovative, technology-focused solutions to a problem of practice.