Sabrina Shisler's Masters of Art in Education Coursework
This page is devoted to the coursework I completed as a part of the Masters of Art in Education program with a concentration in Sports Administration and Coaching through Michigan State. Each class has a brief description and an assignment I completed. The first three courses were taken during my student teaching year.
Fall 2007 TE 802 - Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching Practice I Instructors: Joyce Parker and Amelia Gotwals Different teaching methods and processes of learning were introduced and lesson/unit plans were developed in order to show how these methods can be applied to the classroom. This class helped me to discover the advantages and disadvantages of application and inquiry lessons. The first unit plan created for my student teaching year can be viewed by clicking on the link below. First Unit Plan Spring 2008 TE 803 - Professional Roles and Teaching Practice II Instructor: Gary Sykes Instruction was focused on roles teachers play in a school community besides deliverers of content material. There was discussion about parental involvement and communication with parents and other community groups. Many case studies were performed to help us find ways to appeal to different student groups. The paper I wrote about the bottom third achievers in the student population can be viewed by clicking on the link below. The Bottom Third TE 804 - Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching Practice II Instructors: Joyce Parker and Amelia Gotwals We analyzed different teaching practices and policies. Data was collected while student teaching in order to report results of the effectiveness of various methods we were to try during our student teaching. The last unit plan and analysis of how the implementation of the plan can be viewed by clicking on the link below. Final Unit Plan and Analysis Summer 2009 CEP 800 - Psychology of Learning in School and Other Settings Instructor: Robert Floden Instruction included discussion of what learning is and how learning occurs in many settings. We analyzed the different types of learners, how to assess learning, and how to teach in order to appeal to all types of learners. The final reflective essay written for this class can be viewed by clicking on the below link. Reflective Essay Summer 2010 ED 800 - Concepts of Educational Inquiry Instructor: Steven Weiland Many educational philosophers were examined in order to gain a better understanding of educational inquiry. Every module took us methodically through the many facets of inquiry. My favorite assignment required us to analyze a notable historical figure as a learner. I looked into Robert Oppenheimer's history as a learner, and I have attached my findings. Oppenheimer Assignment KIN 856 - Physical Bases of Coaching Athletes Instructor: Scott Riewald The many factors that can affect an athlete's physical performance were discussed. This includes principles of anatomy, biomechanics, and physiology for coaching multiple levels of athletes in various sports. One of the most beneficial assignments completed for this class required some research into healthy nutrition practices for pre- and post-competition food consumption. The link below displays the two-sided poster that I created. Nutrition Project Summer 2011 TE 846 - Accommodating Differences in Literacy Learners Instructor: Janice Knight This is the required course in order to obtain a professional teaching certificate. Various instructional practices and assessment principles were analyzed and implemented. The implementation involved a case study with a struggling reader. The link below is the paper I wrote about the case study. Case Study Fall 2011 KIN 855 - Psychosocial Bases of Coaching Athletes Instructor: Marty Ewing Many sociological, psychological, developmental, instructional, and philosophical principles were analyzed in order to develop a philosophy of coaching and apply the scientific principles to real-life coaching situations. My philosophy of coaching can be viewed by clicking on the link below. Philosophy of Coaching Spring 2012 KIN 854 - Legal and Administrative Issues for Administrators and Coaches Instructor: Rick Atkinson The many responsibilities administrators and athletic coaches have in order to maintain safe and educationally sound athletic programs were discussed. Common legal issues that arise through coaching or managing an athletic team were analyzed. My favorite assignment involved the analysis of a report of Michigan State's athletic department. I took the point of view of the athletic director and had to make a choice as to which two teams were to be eliminated, while keeping in mind the legal obligations Title IX requires of all schools. EADA Report Summer 2012 ED 870 - Capstone Seminar Instructors: Dr. Matthew Koehler, William Cain, and Penny Thompson This course had me examine the work I had done throughout my Masters program and summarize what I had learned by creating this online portfolio. |
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