Seattle Pacific University School of Education

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION | Summer 2008


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	Art Assessment Classroom Management Counseling Child Abuse Curriculum and Instruction English As a Second Language Family Involvement Gifted Education Mathematics Music Physical Education Professional Development Reading, Writing and Communication Science Social Studies Special Education Technology Travel Studies

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Classroom Instruction Courses: Curriculum and Instruction

CEU 3092 Powerful Teaching and Learning (3 units)
Gives educators an understanding of the relationship between the Essential Components of Powerful Teaching and Learning that are embedded in Washington state Essential Learnings and student benchmarks and achievement for all students. Through viewing and analyzing video of actual classroom practices, students will be able to identify these components and apply their learning to their own practices.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Autumn 2008	7105	Baker, Duane	(3 units)
	Sep 22-Dec 8 Online
	(Also available under EDCN 5820 (3 credits))
	Tuition: $75 flat fee
	Register: Preregistration is required by calling Maureen Cochran at 425/882-7555.
	Fees: Additional $200 course fee and $350 materials fee payable to the BERC Group.

EDCA 5254 Standards-Based Teaching: Applying the Essential Learnings in Your Classroom (5 credits)
Presents an overview of the national and local standards-based educational reform movement and assists teachers in applying Washington state's EALRs in their classrooms. Learn how to incorporate these standards into instruction and how to assess student learning through performance-based measures. Course materials feature numerous standards-based teaching techniques, sample lessons, curriculum units and assessment strategies adaptable to any K-12 classroom. Class not open to: Undergraduate level.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60661	Campbell, Linda	(5 credits)
	Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
	Tuition: $400 flat fee
	Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/video cassette.
	Notes: Participants should have access to a classroom of students to apply course concepts.
Autumn 2008	6947	Campbell, Linda	(5 credits)
	Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
	Tuition: $400 flat fee
	Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/video cassette.
	Notes: Participants should have access to a classroom of students to apply course concepts.

EDCA 5824 Teaching Research Skills K-12 (5 credits)
Examines three frameworks for information processing: The Big Six, FLIP IT and The Research Process from Beyond Technology. Addresses these three models of research to see which best helps students conduct independent research in the classroom.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60662	Pearson, Molly	(5 credits)
	Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
	Tuition: $400 flat fee
	Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/video cassette.
	Notes: Access to a classroom or group of students is required for completion of course activities.
Autumn 2008	6950	Pearson, Molly	(5 credits)
	Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
	Tuition: $400 flat fee
	Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/video cassette.
	Notes: Access to a classroom or group of students is required for completion of course activities.

EDCN 5041 Curriculum Games for the Primary Grades (5 credits)
Provides activities and game boards to help reinforce letters, phonics, vocabulary, addition and subtraction and critical-thinking skills. Activities and game boards included are designed to give students added zest for learning and increased retention of information.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60532	Bennett, Mary	(5 credits)
	Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
	Tuition: $450 flat fee
	Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. Please include an email address and current teaching situation on the registration form.
	Fees: includes all materials. Course medium: print.
Autumn 2008	7038	Bennett, Mary	(5 credits)
	Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
	Tuition: $450 flat fee
	Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. Please include an email address and current teaching situation on the registration form.
	Fees: includes all materials. Course medium: print.

EDCN 5042 Curriculum Games for the Intermediate Grades (5 credits)
Explores why the implementation of games in the classroom is not only motivational, but results in higher achievement. Features game boards and activities that cover the areas of spelling, word usage, critical thinking, vocabulary, basic math and problem solving. Activities can be used for the entire class, small-group work or can be adapted for homework.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60533	Bennett, Mary	(5 credits)
	Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
	Tuition: $450 flat fee
	Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. Please include an email address and current teaching situation on the registration form.
	Fees: includes all materials. Course medium: print.
Autumn 2008	7039	Bennett, Mary	(5 credits)
	Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
	Tuition: $450 flat fee
	Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. Please include an email address and current teaching situation on the registration form.
	Fees: includes all materials. Course medium: print.

EDCN 5165 Five Emergent Models of Teaching Effectiveness (3 credits)
Explores the models of curricular mapping, understanding by design, emotional intelligence, differentiating instruction and brain-compatible strategies for engaging student thinking. Reviews the essence of these clinical models which are highly correlated with student engagement and long-term rentention. Examines the most powerful new ideas to determine which to integrate into best practices. Overviews how teachers in the media hit or miss in the application of true professional teaching practice. Equivalent: CEU 3032.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60398	Johnson, Mary	(3 credits)
	Jul 21-Jul 25 8:00am-3:00pm MTWThF North Middle School, Everett, WA
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: Preregistration is required by calling Kristine Juhl at 360/299-4038.
	Fees: Additional $355 course fee payable to NW ESD 189.

EDCN 5216 Timesavers for Teachers (3 credits)
Provides resources, tips and formats for saving precious time and enhancing efficiency in an educational setting. Covers basic time efficiency skills as they relate to K-12 education. Includes general concepts as well as specific tips and reproducible resources that will speed the instructor's daily routine.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60414	Green, Marjorie	(3 credits)
	Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
	Tuition: $240 flat fee
	Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/audio CD.
Autumn 2008	7155	Green, Marjorie	(3 credits)
	Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
	Tuition: $240 flat fee
	Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/audio CD.

EDCN 5321 Coaching to Improve Teaching and Learning (4 credits)
Please see computer prerequisite E in registration information for minimum computer requirements. Details the process of collaboration and communication that ensures quality outcomes for student learning. Establishes the mutual purpose, mutual respect and individual commitment needed for school staff to maximize their results. Allows for reflection, practice, observation, analysis and application of skills to current settings. Emphasizes intentional best practice, celebration of success, planning for increased effectiveness and relationship maintainance.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60583	McGuire, Marilyn	(4 credits)
	Jun 16-Aug 31 Online
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, please contact Sandra Blazevich at 888/263-9980 x107.
	Fees: Additional $345 course fee payable to CE Credits Online. Course medium: Internet.
Autumn 2008	7095	McGuire, Marilyn	(4 credits)
	Sep 1-Dec 31 Online
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, please contact Sandra Blazevich at 888/263-9980 x109.
	Fees: Additional $345 course fee payable to CE Credits Online.

EDCN 5330 Foundations of Education for Today's Classroom: Building Effective Learning Environments (3 credits)
Please see computer prerequisite E in registration information for minimum computer requirements. Introduces American education -- including its history, guiding governmental policies and today's classroom. Discusses the development of a child through exploration of the theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson and Kohlberg. Identifies the scientific approach to learning, as well as the theoretical and conditioning approaches. Explores how to create an environment that promotes better learning. Offers tips on classroom management, as well as instructional methods.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60584	Ikeda, Koh	(3 credits)
	Jun 16-Aug 31 Online
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, please contact Sandra Blazevich at 888/263-9980 x107.
	Fees: Additional $265 course fee payable to CE Credits Online. Course medium: Internet.
Autumn 2008	7096	Ikeda, Koh	(3 credits)
	Sep 1-Dec 31 Online
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, please contact Sandra Blazevich at 888/263-9980 x109.
	Fees: Additional $265 course fee payable to CE Credits Online. Course medium: Internet.

EDCN 5375 Culturally Responsive Teaching for Diverse Learners (3 credits)
Provides educators with appropriate skills in culturally responsive teaching. Emphasizes understanding how linguistically and culturally different students differ from mainstream students. Seeks a theoretical framework to examine similarities and differences a particular culture has with mainstream values, norms and mores. Develops analytical and critical thinking skills, as well as communication skills, through a writing emphasis.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60416	Buckley, Setsuko	(3 credits)
	Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
	Tuition: $240 flat fee
	Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/audio cassette/video cassette/Internet.
Autumn 2008	6957	Buckley, Setsuko	(3 credits)
	Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
	Tuition: $240 flat fee
	Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/audio cassette/video cassette/Internet.

EDCN 5401 Essential Skills for Love and Logic in the Classroom (1,2 credits)
Provides participants with nine essential skills for the classroom. Develops a toolkit of strategies for teaching students who like to argue, question authority and do not respect limits. Gives participants an in-depth understanding of how to present enforceable statements. Equivalent: CEU 2598.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60851	Homnick, Craig	(2 credits)
	Jun 28 9:00am-4:15pm S Discovery Middle School, Vancouver, WA Jun 30 9:00am-4:15pm M Discovery Middle School, Vancouver, WA Jul 1 9:00am-4:00pm T Discovery Middle School, Vancouver, WA
	Tuition: $43 per credit
	Register: Preregistration is required by calling the instructor at 360/904-2896.
	Fees: Additional $260 course fee payable to the instructor.
Summer 2008	61047	Homnick, Craig	(2 credits)
	Jul 22-Jul 24 9:00am-4:15pm TWTh San Diego County Office of Education, San Diego, CA
	Tuition: $43 per credit
	Register: Preregistration is required by calling Lorie Homnich at 360/907-5145.
	Fees: Additional $260 course fee payable to the instructor.

EDCN 5467 Best Practices in Active Learning (5 credits)
Provides participants with an opportunity to explore the theory and practical applications of active learning for today's educational tasks. Focuses on how to emphasize active learning in the classroom, as well as how to structure and design effective classroom lessons.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60554	Kovacevich, Harriett	(5 credits)
	Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
	Tuition: $400 flat fee
	Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. All materials must be purchased from LessonLab Skylight at www.lesson.lab.com/spu/coursematerials.
	Register: To register for this course, call 800/482-3848, use the enclosed registration form, or register online at www.spu.edu/spiral. All materials must be purchased from LessonLab SkyLight at www.lessonlab.com/spu/coursematerials.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/video cassette.
Autumn 2008	7083	Kovacevich, Harriett	(5 credits)
	Arranged Arranged
	Tuition: $400 flat fee
	Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848. All materials must be purchased from LessonLab Skylight at www.lessonlab.com/spu/coursematerials.
	Register: To register for this course, call 800/482-3848, use the enclosed registration form, or register online at www.spu.edu/spiral. All materials must be purchased from LessonLab SkyLight at www.lessonlab.com/spu/coursematerials.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/video cassette.

EDCN 5528 Topics in Education: Leadership (1-20 credits)
Provides theory, practice and research regarding current educational topics. Identifies current research in education. Applies this knowledge to participants' current educational position. May be repeated for credit up to 99 credits. Equivalent: CEU 2732.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60719	Kane-Ronning, Susan	(1-20 credits)
	Online
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, visit www.armchaired.com.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/Internet.
Autumn 2008	7171	Kane-Ronning, Susan	(1-20 credits)
	Online
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, visit www.armchaired.com.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/Internet.

EDCN 5555 Individualized Projects in Education (2-5 credits)
Individual participants or small groups will explore or create district, school or self-selected projects in education for the purpose of school improvement through enhancement or development of teaching practices, discipline programs, school management, school morale and curriculum planning and implementation. May be repeated for credit up to 30 credits.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60570	Kovacevich, Harriett	(2-5 credits)
	Arranged Arranged
	Tuition: $80 per credit
	Register: Preregistration is required by calling the instructor at 206/281-2368.
	Fees: plus cost of self-selected materials. Course medium: print.
Autumn 2008	7070	Kovacevich, Harriett	(2-5 credits)
	Arranged Arranged
	Tuition: $80 per credit
	Register: Preregistration is required by calling the instructor at 206/281-2368.
	Fees: plus cost of self-selected materials. Course medium: print.

EDCN 5558 The Brain: Understanding the Physical Brain (2 credits)
Please see Computer Prerequisite C in the Registration Information for minimum computer requirements. Explores the physical aspects of the brain and considers its role in emotions, memory, planning and problem solving. Examines the possible implications for classroom practice. Broadens understanding of how to best use what they know about the brain to guide teachers' practice.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60669	Fuson, Marlene	(2 credits)
	Jun 16-Aug 31 On-line Course completion time: up to 6 months.
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
	Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course medium: Internet.
Autumn 2008	7242	Fuson, Marlene	(2 credits)
	Sep 1-Dec 31 On-line Course completion time: up to 6 months.
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
	Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course medium: Internet.

EDCN 5559 Understanding By Design: An Introduction (2 credits)
Please see Computer Prerequisite C in the Registration Information for minimum computer requirements. Introduces teachers in all grades and subjects to the Understanding by Design program for curriculum, instruction and assessment. Offers insight into the research, learning theory and design elements of UBD, and shows how educators can improve student achievement by teaching for understanding. Explores curriculum design, assessment tasks and instructional strategies that promote student understanding in the context of standards and high-stakes tests.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60670	Fuson, Marlene	(2 credits)
	Jun 16-Aug 31 On-line Course completion time: up to 6 months.
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
	Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course medium: Internet.
Autumn 2008	7243	Fuson, Marlene	(2 credits)
	Sep 1-Dec 31 On-line Course completion time: up to 6 months.
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
	Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course medium: Internet.

EDCN 5560 Understanding By Design: Backward Design (2 credits)
Please see Computer Prerequisite C in the Registration Information for minimum computer requirements. Describes the backward design process, including key elements of an Understanding By Design unit. Applies a process for determining what all students should know, be able to do and understnad as a result of mastering district or state content and performance standards. Examines the key elements of effective essential questions and explains their role in curriculum design.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60671	Fuson, Marlene	(2 credits)
	Jun 16-Aug 31 On-line Course completion time: up to 6 months.
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
	Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course media: CD-ROM/Internet.
Autumn 2008	7244	Fuson, Marlene	(2 credits)
	Sep 1-Dec 31 On-line Course completion time: up to 6 months.
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
	Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course medium: Internet.

EDCN 5561 Understanding By Design: Six Facets of Understanding (2 credits)
Please see Computer Prerequisite C in the Registration Information for minimum computer requirements. Explores the six facets of understanding, interrelated behaviors that provide avenues through which educators can observe and evaluate students' growing understanding of the curriuculum they are studying. Emphasizes the relationship of the six facets to the backward design process, including how the facets can be used to identify desired results and to improve assessment tasks and activities.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60672	Fuson, Marlene	(2 credits)
	Jun 16-Aug 31 On-line Course completion time: up to 6 months.
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
	Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course medium: Internet.
Autumn 2008	7245	Fuson, Marlene	(2 credits)
	Sep 1-Dec 31 On-line Course completion time: up to 6 months.
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
	Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course medium: Internet.

EDCN 5564 Differentiating Instruction (2 credits)
Please see Computer Prerequisite C in the Registration Information for minimum computer requirements. Enhances understanding of how to better meet the needs of different learners. Examines the characteristics of a differentiated classroom. Identifies techniques for differentiating content, process and product. Explores how to differentiate on the basis of students' readiness, interest and learning profile.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60674	Fuson, Marlene	(2 credits)
	Jun 16-Aug 31 On-line Course completion time: up to 6 months.
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
	Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course medium: Internet.
Autumn 2008	7247	Fuson, Marlene	(2 credits)
	Sep 1-Dec 31 On-line Course completion time: up to 6 months.
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
	Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course medium: Internet.

EDCN 5565 What Works in Schools: An Introduction (2 credits)
Please see Computer Prerequisite C in the Registration information for minimum computer requirements. Summarizes what current educational research confirms about the roles and responsibilities of parents and community members in student and school success. Describes nine instructional factors proven effective in promoting success for all students. Examines key research-based strategies for promoting student motivation in diverse populations.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60675	Fuson, Marlene	(2 credits)
	Jun 16-Aug 31 On-line Course completion time: up to 6 months.
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
	Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course medium: Internet.
Autumn 2008	7248	Fuson, Marlene	(2 credits)
	Sep 1-Dec 31 On-line Course completion time: up to 6 months.
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
	Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course medium: Internet.

EDCN 5592 Book Study: Teaching Content to All (5 credits)
Prepares educators to respond to the demand of academic diversity found among students and teachers in middle schools and high schools. Provides secondary teachers with effective planning and teaching routines to address the learning needs of all students and create a truly inclusive classroom environment. Emphasizes the academic diversity of all learners including planning and teaching to a diverse class with many different types of learning needs. Equivalent: CEU 2805.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60722	Kane-Ronning, Susan	(5 credits)
	Online
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, visit www.armchaired.com.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/Internet.
Autumn 2008	7174	Kane-Ronning, Susan	(5 credits)
	Online
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, visit www.armchaired.com.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/Internet.

EDCN 5593 Book Study: Classroom Instruction that Works - Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement (5 credits)
Provides statistical effect sizes and shows how these translate into percentile gains for students, for each of the following strategies: identifying similarities and differences: summarizing and note taking; reinforcing effort and providing recognition; homework and practice; nonlinguistic representations; cooperative learning; setting objectives and providing feedback; generating and testing hypotheses; questions, cues, and advance organizers. Equivalent: CEU 2806.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60723	Kane-Ronning, Susan	(5 credits)
	Online
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, visit www.armchaired.com.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/Internet.
Autumn 2008	7175	Kane-Ronning, Susan	(5 credits)
	Online
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, visit www.armchaired.com.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/Internet.

EDCN 5595 Book Study: A Practical Guide to Early Childhood Curriculum (5 credits)
Presents systems to help teachers organize and integrate interest-based and skill-based curriculum ideas and to do effective individualized planning for young children. Covers all topics that impact curriculum planning, such as, child development, settings, methods, materials, daily schedules, written plans, projects, planning webs, individualized teaching, documentation, outcomes, classroom management/guidance, trends in the field of early childhood education, and the curriculum priorities of literacy, math and science. Equivalent: CEU 2809.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60724	Kane-Ronning, Susan	(5 credits)
	Online
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, visit www.armchaired.com.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/Internet.
Autumn 2008	7176	Kane-Ronning, Susan	(5 credits)
	Online
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, visit www.armchaired.com.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/Internet.

EDCN 5662 Book Study: Teaching and Learning Through Multiple Intelligences (5 credits)
Describes the eight intelligences of students and how to teach the basic skills through multiple modes. Includes ready-to-use assessment tools and lesson plans, in addition to checklists for identifying the multiple intelligences. Also covers environmental considerations and related teaching strategies.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Autumn 2008	7180	Kane-Ronning, Susan	(5 credits)
	Online
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, visit www.armchaired.com.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/Internet.

EDCN 5665 The Brain: Understanding the Mind (2 credits)
Please see Computer Prerequisite C in the Registration Information for minimum computer requirements. Gives teachers and teacher leaders a chance to examine how social-emotional and external factors affect the brain's performance and, as a result, influence learning. Also explores such factors as attitudes toward learning and motivation as well as the importance of proper nutrition and adequate exercise.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60680	Fuson, Marlene	(2 credits)
	Jun 16-Aug 31 On-line Course completion time: up to 6 months.
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
	Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course medium: Internet.
Autumn 2008	7253	Fuson, Marlene	(2 credits)
	Sep 1-Dec 31 On-line Course completion time: up to 6 months.
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
	Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course medium: Internet.

EDCN 5666 The Brain: Memory and Learning Strategies (2 credits)
Please see Computer Prerequisite C in the Registration Information for minimum computer requirements. Examines teaching strategies that have been proven to enhance learning, and explores why these strategies might be effective in terms of how the brain remembers. Focuses on memory and relates it to classroom practices. Specifically, the course explains the two memory systems that have been definitively identified by neuroscience - explicit and implicit - and shows how certain instructional strategies may promote particular types of memory formation.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60681	Fuson, Marlene	(2 credits)
	Jun 16-Aug 31 On-line Course completion time: up to 6 months.
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
	Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course media: Internet.
Autumn 2008	7254	Fuson, Marlene	(2 credits)
	Sep 1-Dec 31 On-line Course completion time: up to 6 months.
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
	Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course medium: Internet.

EDCN 5676 Book Study: Creating Safe Schools for All Children (3 credits)
Studies the book "Creating Safe Schools for All Children". Describes the issues and perspectives of school safety, the elements of a safe school, and methods to develop a caring school community. Covers the importance of implementing humane, fair and consistent enforcement along with a plan for crisis management. Also describes a comprehensive school safety plan.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60729	Kane-Ronning, Susan	(3 credits)
	Online
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, visit www.armchaired.com.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/Internet.
Autumn 2008	7181	Kane-Ronning, Susan	(3 credits)
	Online
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, visit www.armchaired.com.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/Internet.

EDCN 5677 Parents as Partners in Schooling (2 credits)
Explores issues related to parental involvement in school. Examines how to build a better partnership between schools, families, and community members. Discusses the six standards for parent involvement published by the National Parent Teacher Association and how they provide a framework for considering how to best involve parents and community members in school life.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60682	Fuson, Marlene	(2 credits)
	Jun 16-Aug 31 On-line Course completion time: up to 6 months.
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
	Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course medium: Internet.
Autumn 2008	7255	Fuson, Marlene	(2 credits)
	Sep 1-Dec 31 On-line Course completion time: up to 6 months.
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
	Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course medium: Internet.

EDCN 5691 Outdoor Navigation Curriculum: Tools and Unique Lessons to Enhance Science, Math, Geography and Language Arts (5 credits)
Integrates outdoor navigation activities and lessons that support classroom skills and teaching standards. Offers the participant a variety of methods in which to integrate other content areas, such as science, math, geography and language arts, through measuring, predicting, recording, charting, and graphing data and researching.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60425	Higginbotham, Marty	(5 credits)
	Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
	Tuition: $400 flat fee
	Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/Internet.
Autumn 2008	6966	Higginbotham, Marty	(5 credits)
	Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
	Tuition: $400 flat fee
	Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/Internet.

EDCN 5710 Outdoor Education: Activities for in and out of the Classroom (5 credits)
Introduces participants to classroom activities, field activities and projects that are designed to orient teachers to outdoor education and encourages environmental awareness. Explains how to direct activities, studies, and projects in both the classroom and outdoors. The activities and studies support required curriculum while providing students with meaningful hands on activities related to outdoor education.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60426	Higginbotham, Marty	(5 credits)
	Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
	Tuition: $400 flat fee
	Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/Internet.
Autumn 2008	6968	Higginbotham, Marty	(5 credits)
	Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
	Tuition: $400 flat fee
	Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/Internet.

EDCN 5725 Embracing Diversity: Respecting Others (2 credits)
Gives teachers the tools they need to create environments of acceptance and harmony in today's schools. Explores the diverse landscape that is the United States and its schools today. Enables participants to reflect on their own beliefs and biases. Provides opportunities for participants to explore curricula and lessons that focus on tolerance and diversity. Shares instructional approaches that have been recommended by tolerance professionals and used by teachers.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60683	Fuson, Marlene	(2 credits)
	Jun 16-Aug 31 On-line Course completion time: up to 6 months.
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
	Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course medium: Internet.
Autumn 2008	7256	Fuson, Marlene	(2 credits)
	Sep 1-Dec 31 On-line Course completion time: up to one year.
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
	Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course medium: Internet.

EDCN 5726 Student Portfolios: Getting Started in Your Classroom (2 credits)
Helps teachers understand the benefits of using student portfolios as an assessment tool. Gives strategies and suggestions that will help teachers implement the use of portfolios in their classroom. Enables participants to define "Portfolio" and determine the role of the portfolio in their classroom. Explains how to help students reflect on their own work, and explores ways to review and evaluate their student's portfolios.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60684	Fuson, Marlene	(2 credits)
	Jun 16-Aug 31 On-line Course completion time: up to 6 months.
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
	Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course medium: Internet.
Autumn 2008	7257	Fuson, Marlene	(2 credits)
	Sep 1-Dec 31 On-line Course completion time: up to 6 months.
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
	Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course medium: Internet.

EDCN 5727 Success with Differntiated Instruction (2 credits)
Examines the characteristics of high-quality differentiation. Gives rationale for differentiation. Identifies ways to introduce differentiation to students, parents, and the extended learning community. Explains the roles of quality curriculum, respectful activities, and flexible grouping in quality differentiation. Explores ways to assess for readiness, interest, and learning profile. Describes a range of instructional strategies that support differentiation for readiness, interest, and learning profile.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60685	Fuson, Marlene	(2 credits)
	Jun 16-Aug 31 On-line Course completion time: up to 6 months.
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
	Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course medium: Internet.
Autumn 2008	7258	Fuson, Marlene	(2 credits)
	Sep 1-Dec 31 On-line Course completion time: up to 6 months.
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
	Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course medium: Internet.

EDCN 5728 Understanding Student Motivation (2 credits)
Helps teachers learn about the conditions that foster students' motivation. Explores what the data says about unmotivated students, the importance of instrinsic motivation, how to meet children's needs to enhance motivation in the classroom, and strategies to cope with challenges.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60686	Fuson, Marlene	(2 credits)
	Jun 16-Aug 31 On-line Course completion time: up to 6 months.
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
	Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course medium: Internet.
Autumn 2008	7259	Fuson, Marlene	(2 credits)
	Sep 1-Dec 31 On-line Course completion time: up to one year.
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
	Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course medium: Internet.

EDCN 5734 Teaching Diversity: Influences and Issues in the Classroom (3 credits)
Please see Computer Prerequisite B in the Registration Information for minimum computer requirements. Gives the knowledge, tools and dispositions to effectively facilitate a diverse classroom. Helps participants understand and identify differences in approaches to learning and performance, including different learning styles and ways in which students demonstrate learning. Emphasizes understanding how students' learning is influenced by individual experiences, talents, disabilities, gender, language, culture, family and community values.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60540	Lea, Karen	(3 credits)
	Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
	Tuition: $240 flat fee
	Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848.
	Fees: includes all materials. Course medium: CD-ROM.
Autumn 2008	6969	Lea, Karen	(3 credits)
	Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
	Tuition: $240 flat fee
	Register: To register for this course, use the enclosed registration form, print and send the form found online at www.spu.edu/spiral, or call 800/482-3848.
	Fees: includes all materials. Course medium: CD-ROM.

EDCN 5739 Book Study: Children Tell Stories (5 credits)
Includes the newest research, links to current learning standards, and a variety of multicultural stories and resources that have validated the importance of storytelling in education. Literacy is more effectively taught when the language arts, such as reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and visually representing, are seen as connected and equally important. Storytelling is one of the best ways to teach all of these literacy skills. When children engage in stories, they gain command over language and increase their ability to understand detail and how stories hang together. If students are better at telling stories, they become better at writing and reading them.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60730	Kane-Ronning, Susan	(5 credits)
	Online
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, visit www.armchaired.com.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/Internet.
Autumn 2008	7182	Kane-Ronning, Susan	(5 credits)
	Online
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, visit www.armchaired.com.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/Internet.

EDCN 5740 Book Study: Formative Assessment in the Secondary Classroom (3 credits)
Formative assessment is defined as actively involving students in their learning, through continual dialogue with teachers and each other. Key elements of formative assessment include formulating and communicating clear learning objectives, effective questioning, self and peer assessment, and feedback. Students are involved in creating success criteria, including establishing what they already know. The use of questioning as a tool for effective teaching and learning is described, as well as looking at classroom interaction and how students respond to written and oral feedback from peers and teachers. The course encourages teachers to become action researchers, using methods underpinned by research principles. Examples across the secondary curriculum are provided.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60731	Kane-Ronning, Susan	(3 credits)
	Online
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, visit www.armchaired.com.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/Internet.
Autumn 2008	7183	Kane-Ronning, Susan	(3 credits)
	Online
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, visit www.armchaired.com.
	Fees: plus cost of materials. Course media: print/Internet.

EDCN 5769 Creating Learning Communities (2 credits)
Using a classroom management approach, this course incorporates student development and growth in four areas: social, emotional, cultural, and cognitive. Offers practical classroom-based strategies for ensuring active involvement in positive social interactions and responsible contributions to the classroom as a learning community.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60482	Bowen, Jo-Anne	(2 credits)
	Jul 7-Jul 9 8:00am-4:00pm MTW SPU, Otto Miller Classroom 118, Seattle, WA
	(Also available under CEU 3033 (2 Units))
	Tuition: $395 flat fee
	Register: Pre-registration is required by calling 206/281-2274 or 800/589-4038, or emailing conted@spu.edu.
Summer 2008	61165	Bowen, Jo-Anne	(2 credits)
	Jul 21-Jul 23 9:00am-1:00pm MTW ESD 112, Vancouver, WA Jul 28-Jul 29 9:00am-1:00pm MT ESD 112, Vancouver, WA
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: Preregistration is required by calling ESD 112 at 360/750-7505 x268.
	Fees: Additional $210 course fee payable to ESD 112.

EDCN 5773 Differentiating Instruction in the Regular Classroom (5 credits)
Please see computer prerequisite E in registration information for minimum computer requirements. Introduces teachers to instructional strategies and methodologies that will enable them to create powerful learning experiences to meet the wide range of different students needs in their classrooms. Focuses on best practices in differentiation and provides teachers with the knowledge and skills they need to implement these methods in the classroom. Enables participants to gain new levels of expertise which will allow them to create instructional experiences in an engaging classroom atmosphere that will help all students reach their full potential.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60586	Ross, Cathy	(5 credits)
	Jun 16-Aug 31 Online
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, please contact Sandra Blazevich at 888/263-9980 x107.
	Fees: Additional $345 course fee payable to CE Credits Online. Course medium: Internet.
Autumn 2008	7098	Ross, Cathy	(5 credits)
	Sep 1-Dec 31 Online
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, please contact Sandra Blazevich at 888/263-9980 x109.
	Fees: Additional $345 course fee payable to CE Credits Online. Course medium: Internet.

EDCN 5777 Cultural Competency (2-3 credits)
Presents an overview of the vital need for educator cultural competence and emphasizes best practices in contemporary education. Develops a clear understanding of the vocabulary words associated with cultural competence. Explains the importance of culturally competent education practices. Identifies the primary skill areas for successful development as a culturally competent educator.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60397	Walsh, Michael	(3 credits)
	Aug 4-Aug 8 8:30am-3:30pm MTWThF NW ESD 189, Anacortes, WA
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: Preregistration is required by calling Kristine Juhl at 360/299-4038.
	Fees: Additional $355 course fee payable to NW ESD 189.

EDCN 5807 Research-Based Instructional Strategies to Improve Student Achievement (5 credits)
Computer Prerequisites: Participants will need access to a computer with a connection to the Internet. They will also need to have access or install QuickTime, Flash, and Adobe Reader. Provides participants with information about instructional strategies and approaches, and the opportunity to practice identifying how and when they would use these strategies as part of their instruction. Course content is based on research done by Robert Marzano and others at Mid-Continent Regional Education Lab. Focuses on helping teachers do a better job with the strategies that they are already using, as well as providing ideas for how to further enhance learning by adding other aspects of some of the strategies to their teaching repertoire.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60563	Kovacevich, Harriett	(5 credits)
	Arranged Course completion time: up to one year.
	Tuition: $450 flat fee
	Register: To register for this course, call Teachscape at 877/984-7277.
	Fees: includes all materials. Course media: print/Internet.
Autumn 2008	7063	Kovacevich, Harriett	(5 credits)
	Arranged Arranged
	Tuition: $450 flat fee
	Register: To register for this course, call Teachscape at 877/984-7277.
	Fees: includes all materials. Course media: print/Internet.

EDCN 5820 Powerful Teaching and Learning (3 credits)
The purpose of this course is to understand and apply research related to the Essential Components of Powerful Teaching and Learning. The course is designed to be engaging, inspiring, and practical and, most importantly, to support the development of effective instructional strategies that engage all learners. During this course, participants will learn how to use the STAR Classroom Observation Protocol and Process to develop instructional practices aligned to the Essential Components of Powerful Teaching and Learning. This course is ideal for individual teachers, but also provides a great opportunity for teams to work together and to develop as professional learning communities.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Autumn 2008	7104	Baker, Duane	(3 credits)
	Sep 22-Dec 8 Online
	(Also available under CEU 3092 (3 Units))
	Tuition: $50 per credit
	Register: Preregistration is required by calling Maureen Cochran at 425/882-7555.
	Fees: Additional $200 course fee and $350 materials fee payable to the BERC Group.

EDCN 5826 Becoming an Effective Substitute Teacher (2 credits)
Please see Computer Prerequisite C in the Registration Information for minimum computer requirements. Introduces participants to proven best practices for becoming an effective substitute teacher from the use of a sub-pack, to classroom management strategies, to teaching suggestions.
Term	CRN	Instructor	Credits
Summer 2008	60689	Fuson, Marlene	(2 credits)
	Jun 16-Aug 31 On-line Course completion time: up to 6 months.
	Tuition: $40 per credit
	Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
	Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course medium: Internet.
Autumn 2008	7262	Fuson, Marlene	(2 credits)