Master of Arts in Education

Summer Professional Development Courses

BW's professional development courses for K-12 teachers and administrators are graduate level, non-degree courses designed to enhance an educator's skills and knowledge base in just a few days while adding credit toward license renewal.  

For those who have not completed a bachelor's degree, some courses may also be offered as an undergraduate option. 

International candidates may take a class as a non-credit course.
 

Professional Development Offerings (Summer 2013):

EDU 565-PD1
Integrating Information, Media, and Technology Skills into the K-12 Curriculum -Level II
Faculty:  Mr. Matthew Dunlap
Information, Media, and Technology Skills are critical for students striving to become successful and marketable in our world today.  This course will provide teachers with in-depth, hands-on training and experiences in order to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to provide students with a 21st century learning environment.  Emphasis will be placed on using technology to facilitate Project-Based Learning activities in the classroom.
Wheeler 207
June 17 - June 21
8:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
3 credit hours
Cost:  $435

EDU 565-PD2
Integrating iPads into the K-12 Curriculum
Faculty:  Matthew Dunlap
Teachers will learn about the variety of apps available for iPads and iPad Minis that can be integrated into the curriculum.  This course will provide teachers with the necessary skills to use educational iPad apps in a variety of subject areas and grade levels with an emphasis on the transition to the Common Core Standards.
Wheeler 206
June 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
3 credit hours
Cost:  $435

Summer Music Institute Offerings (Summer 2013):

EDU 565-PD3
Making Music Classes Meaningful for Students with Special Needs
Faculty:  Lalene Kay, ACC, MT-BC
Intended for the mainstream educator who sees children with special needs in grades PK-12, participants will learn modification and adaptation strategies along with a refresher on the latest psychological research and educational policy regarding students with special needs.
BMAC 211
June 11 - June 13
12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1 credit hour
Cost:  $175

EDU 565-PD4
Assessment in the Music Classroom
Faculty:  Dr. William I. Bauer
Tools and strategies for assessing, measuring, evaluating, and grading in Music Education.
Kulas 012
June 17 - June 20
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1 credit hour
Cost:  $175

EDU 565-PD5
Google Tools for Music Education
Faculty:  Dr. William I. Bauer
Exploring all things Google and their application to the Music Classroom and Office.
Kulas 012
June 17 and June 19
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
0.5 credit hours
Cost:  $90

EDU 565-PD6
The Gordon Institute for Music Learning Early Childhood Music, Level 1*
Faculty: Dr. Herbert Marshall & Natasha Sigmund
Learn techniques, repertoire, and a theoretical framework for guiding the musical development of young children, birth - kindergarten.  Cost includes $100 one-year membership in the Gordon Institute which is required to receive level 1 certification.
Dietsch 203
June 24 - July 3 (Mon. - Sat., Mon - Wed.)
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
4 credit hours
Cost:  $680

EDU 565-PD7
Principles for Becoming a 21st Century Band Director
Faculty:  Laura Joss & Jared Rawlings
The enrichment of the process-centered instrumental music educator, including the principles of score study; innovative instructional strategies; expressive conducting gestures; and insider strategies for locating student-centered repertoire.  Participants will conduct a laboratory ensemble and be video-taped to aid in the evaluation of their process.
BMAC 142
July 22 - July 26
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
2 credit hours
Cost:  $300

EDU 565-PD8 - THIS COURSE IS NOW FILLED
Orff-Schulwerk Teacher Education Course Level I (AOSA approved)*
Faculty:  Laura Webster & Alan Purdum
Develop Orff-Schulwerk principles and techniques through instruction in recorded, pitched and unpitched percussion, singing, movement, and Orff process.
BMAC 149
July 22 - August 2 (Monday - Friday)
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
4 credit hours
Cost:  $580 - THIS COURSE IS NOW FILLED

EDU 565-PD9
Orff-Schulwerk Teacher Education Course Level II (AOSA approved)*
Faculty:  Michelle Fella Przybylowski, Laura Webster & Alan Purdum
For those who have successfully completed Level I, advanced instruction in recorder, pitched and unpitched percussion, singing, movement, and Orff process.
BMAC 149
July 22 - August 2
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
4 credit hours
Cost:  $580

*On-campus housing available during the Gordon Institute and Orff-Schulwerk courses; contact Conservatory Outreach for further information at (440) 826-2365 or conreach@bw.edu.