A.J. Stibitz's Professional Portfolio
Michigan State University, Masters of Education Coursework
TE 891 Teaching Literature Through Discussion
D. ANAGNOSTOPOULOS Fall, 2006
This class focused on creating effective discussion in classroom situations with special attention given to special aspects of literature. Topics covered included many different strategies in creating both student and teacher led discussions.
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CEP 812 Applying Educational Technolgy to Problems
J. CODDE Spring, 2007
This class was designed to apply technology in K-12 settings. The class had to define, implement, and evaluate technology-based solutions to educational problems in school settings
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KIN 855 Psychosocial Bases of Coaching
M. Ewing, Fall 2007
This class focused on the physical and psychological aspects of coaching . The course covered the study of motor learning with emphasis on the difference between science and beliefs. Also, individual movements and concept of transfer (how do movements and concepts in practice get applied to athletic events) were covered. The class concluded by exploring the psychological challenges that athletes encounter and the role that coaches can play in overcoming them.
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KIN 854 Legal Issues of Coaching
J. HAUBENSTRICKER, Spring, 2008
This course prepares athletic administrators, school administrators, coaches, and directors of recreational programs for the responsibilities associated with providing and maintaining educationally sound athletic programs for amateur athletes. Obligations of those who are responsible for managing the risks associated with participation in physical activities are identified, as are the consequences of failing to protect the welfare of individuals who participate in school and agency-sponsored programs.
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CEP 802 Developing Positive Attitudes Toward Learning
E. Oka Fall 2008
This course examined the question of what motivates students to learn and why some students seem to lack a desire to learn. The class learned about the three major theoretical perspectives on motivation- behavioral, intrinsic, and cognitive and were challenged to consider the negative consequences of using a reward system in the classroom.
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EAD 866 Teaching Post-Secondary Education
J. Dirkx, Sring 2011
EAD 861 focused on how adults learn differently from standard K-12 students, and how adult bring different experiences to the adult classroom.
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ED 800 Concepts of Educational Inquiry
S. Weiland, Spring 2011
This was an introductory course for the MAED program. This course focused on the history and philosophies of education as well as our interactions with the many forms of educational inquiry.
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TE 846 Accommodating Differences in Literacy Learners
E. Jurand, Spring 2011
This class focused on the aquisistion of learning to read and write with special attention given to struggling reders. The class learned about instruction and remediation in reading and writing, classroom assessment techniques for reading and writing, and materials and adaptations for reading and writing instruction.
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KIN 856 Physical Bases of Coaching
S. Riewald, Summer 2011
This class focused around the science behind sports and coaching. Topics included musculoskeletal anatomy, exercise physiology, , biomechanics, sports nutrition, strength and conditioning and sports medicine/injury prevention.
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ED 870, Capstone Seminar
M. Koehler, Summer 2011
This course focused on creating a web portfolio, as well as reflecting on our Master’s coursework throughout the program. ED 870 also asked us to think about our futures as educators.
