2013 Summer I

• EDUC 510-601 SEM: RECENT ISSUES IN EDUC
  Analysis of selected issues in education. Students required to survey and critically evaluate pertinent research on at least one issue. Three hours per week.

2013 Summer II

• EDUC 210-701 SCHOOL IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY
  Sociological, historical and philosophical approach to the role of the school in an increasingly diverse society. Emphasis on development of knowledge, values and skills needed to live, learn, interact and work in a global society. Field experience required. Credit cannot be received for both EDUC 210 and 305. Three hours per week.

• EDUC 691-601 DIRECT INDEPENDENT STUDY
  Permits self-study of problems not considered in other courses. May be taken twice under different course subtitles. Prerequisites: Approval of course instructor and M.Ed. coordinator, EDUC 502 and 6 additional graduate credits.

• SCED 300-701 DEVELOP, LEARNING & ASSESS
  Physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of children (ages 3-18) with emphasis on adolescent development. Attention is given to student learning and assessment. Required field observation. Credit may not be received for both SCED 300 and ELED 304 or EDUC 300. Three hours per week.

2013 Fall

• EDUC 210-450 SCHOOL IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY
  Sociological, historical and philosophical approach to the role of the school in an increasingly diverse society. Emphasis on development of knowledge, values and skills needed to live, learn, interact and work in a global society. Field experience required. Credit cannot be received for both EDUC 210 and 305. Three hours per week.

• EMAT 512-191 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
  Provides the student with a repertoire of strategies to create a classroom environment that facilitates optimal learning. Different classroom management theories will be explored and evaluated for appropriateness in a given situation. Special attention given to accomodating diversity, and strategies for effectively communicating with families considered. Prerequisite: Admission to Master of Arts in Teaching Program. Three hours per week.

• SCED 434-001 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
  Explores the ability to create and maintain productive learning environments in the middle and high schools. Emphasis on development of learner responsibility, promotion of positive social relationships, interdependence of effective instruction and management, and prevention/intervention strategies. Consideration given to accommodating diversity and communicating with families. Field activities required. Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Teacher Education Program. Three hours per week.

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Presentations

Conners, K., Siers, S., Outten, C., Siers, R., Graves, C., Ponder, C., Ruark, J. & Stonnell, S. (2009). Co-teaching revisited: An inside look at the progress & growing pains of collaborative internships Presented at Professional Development Schools National Conference, Daytona Beach, FL.
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Siers, R. R. & Siers, S. E. (2009). The integration of technology in the collaborative internship practicum: Mentor, intern and technological best practices Presented at Professional Development Schools National Conference, Daytona Beach, FL.
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Siers, R. & Elburn, S. (2008). The Power of 3: Mentor, Intern & Technology. Integrating Technology into the Collaborative Experience. Professional Development School Workshop Series. Presented at Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD.
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Dissertation(s)

Siers, Jr., R. (2009). The Effects of Mentor Teachers' Leadership Practices & Levels of Interaction on Student Intern Efficacy in the Learning Organizations of Professional Development Schools, 
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Book Chapters

Siers, Jr., R. (2009). Teacher leadership. W. D. Hammond & J. C. Buffone (Eds.), Your first years of teaching: Beginning a journey of excellence: A handbook for SU graduates from the education faculty of Salisbury University.
 Salisbury, MD: Salisbury University.
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• NAPDS Honors SU with Exemplary PDS Achievement Award
  Thursday, March 17, 2011

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