Tribal Cohort Three: Program Schedule

The M.Ed. curriculum will be enhanced to reflect an Anishinaabe world view based on Ojibwe language. The degree requires a minimum of 30 credits. A concentration in World Language Revitalization will be awarded to graduates who have reached advanced oral proficiency in Ojibwe. The number of credits required to reach advanced proficiency will depend on the skill level of the students entering the cohort. Instruction will be provided at intermediate and advanced levels. A proficiency interview will be conducted prior to the first semester of the program.

Fall 2006

Educ 7008 Foundations of Teaching & Learning: Curriculum Theory & Design
In-person meeting date: Sunday, September 17, 2006 in MonH 108 (8:00-5:00 p.m.)
[ 4 credits | Call number: 30290 | Section: 030 | Instructor: Mary Hermes]

• This course is designed to study advanced learning theory, curriculum design, major critical issues in contemporary education, and develop skills in critical analysis of teaching methods and student outcomes. The course will also focus on the importance of working in the context of a professional community.
• Educ 7008 Course Syllabus

Educ 7001 Educational Innovations & Technology
In-person meeting date: Saturday, September 16, 2006 in MonH 121 (8:00-5:00 p.m.)
[ 2 credits | Call number: 30286 | Section: 030 | Instructor: Helen Mongan-Rallis]

• This is an introductory course designed to guide students in the development of the technology and writing skills that they will need (a) throughout their M.Ed program (b) in the context of their professional practice and (c), for those students who wish to work toward NBPTS certification, for the development of their NBPTS portfolio..
• Educ 7001 Course Syllabus

Educ 5995 Special Topics in Ojibwe Language (2 cr)

• Section 001 – This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of writing systems, basic grammar, and introductory conversational patterns. Students will analyze content with respect to the teaching and learning of language.
• Section 002 – Students will study advanced writing features, and the grammatical structure of sentences and paragraphs. Students will explore a number of methodologies which may be used to teach language at this level. Advanced topics will include introductions to narrative structure and dialectology.

Educ 5995 Course Syllabus

Spring 2007

Educ 7004 Educational Action Research & Inquiry
In-person meeting date: Saturday, January 20, 2007 in MontH 108 (8:30-4:00 p.m.)
[ 4 credits | call number: 48335 | section: 030 | Instructors: Sue Damme and Mary Hermes]

• This course provides participants with foundational knowledge in being a consumer of and conducting educational/academic research. It is also designed to develop skills to plan and complete a systematic action research inquiry into classroom practice, which will include analysis of practice, review of relevant literature, plans for change, implementation, and evaluation.
• Educ 7004 & Educ 7030 Combined Course Syllabus

Educ 7030, World Indigenous Language Revitalization
In-person meeting date: Sunday, January 21, 2007 in MontH 108 (8:30-2:00 p.m.)
[ 4 credits | call number: 69905 | section: 030 | Instructor: Mary Hermes]

• Survey course on world language revitalization, special emphasis on indigenous languages. Includes basic introduction to language acquisition, readings from Hawaii, New Zealand, and indigenous nations within the US; principles of endangered language revitalization, context specific circumstances of several indigenous languages.
• Educ 7004 & Educ 7030 Combined Course Syllabus

OJED 5110, Teaching and Learning Ojibwe As A Second Language
In-person meeting date: Sunday, January 21, 2007 in MontH 108 (2:00-4:00 p.m.)
[ 2 credits | call number: 69908 | section: 030 | Instructor: Brian McInnes]

• Study of advanced writing features, grammatical structure of sentences and paragraphs, and key methodologies of teaching Ojibwe as a second language. Advanced topics include introduction to narrative structure and dialectology.
• OJED 5110 Course Syllabus

Summer 2007

Ojibwe Language (2–6) **

• Ojibwe Language Immersion Camp

Fall 2007

Educ 7002 Human Diversity and Exceptionality
In-person meeting date: Saturday, September 15, 2007
[ 2 credits | call number: 55884 | section: 030 | Instructor: Frank Guldbrandsen]

• This course will stress the importance of diversity in educational settings, and its relevance to teaching and learning strategies, assessment, and professional community building. The concepts of privilege and power will be explored from the standpoint of the educator and his/her role in the educational setting.

Educ 7032, Instructional Material Design for Indigenous Languages
In-person meeting date: Sunday, September 16, 2007
[ 3 credits | call number: 56200 | section: 030| Instructor: Mary Hermes]

• Curriculum development and materials design for indigenous language revitalization. Builds on students’ prior knowledge of planning and on proficiency in a language other than English. Includes design of curriculum and materials, such as creation of books, audio and video production with Elders and native communities, strategic design of materials as related to language and content objectives.

OjEd 5120 Ojibwe Language Grammatical Pedagogy
In-person meeting date: Sunday, September 16, 2007
[2 credits | call number: 56163 | section: 030| Instructor: Brian McInnes]

• This course will provide students with a knowledge of core Ojibwe grammar structures for use in second language and immersion programs. Students will investigate the teaching and learning of grammar, it’s socio-linguistic application, and how advanced structures are created. This course will have both a strong written and oral component.

Spring 2008

Educ 7006 Ethics & Professionalism in Education
In-person meeting date: January 26, 2008
[ 2 credits | call number: 51277 | section: 030 | Instructor: Tom Peacock]

• This course offers a synthesis of previous courses, reviewed from the context of ethics and ethical dilemmas that touch on diversity, systems change, educators' roles, professional competencies, and leadership roles.

Educ 7009 Assessment of Student Learning
In-person meeting date: January 27, 2008
[ 3 credits | call number: 54957 | section: 030 | Instructor: Julie Williams]

• This course will focus on the design and application of appropriate learning assessment strategies that consider the pedagogical intent, state, federal, and subject standards, and the diversity of the students. Teaching theory and practice will be viewed in the context of student learning assessment.

OJED 5130 Narrative and Conversation Structures in Ojibwe
In-person meeting date: January 26, 2008
[ 2 credits | call number: 91839 | section: 030 | Instructor: Brian McInnes]

• This course will provide knowledge of how to design, compose, and use conversational and narrative structures. Students will develop oral and written proficiency in the production of basic structures. The use and application of conversation and narrative in the teaching and learning of Ojibwe is a central theme.

Summer 2008

Ojibwe Language (2–6) **

• Ojibwe Language Immersion Camp

* Modified to include some language content.

** Registration determined by skill level. Advanced oral proficiency required for the World Language Revitalization concentration.