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Reviewed & Updated: 02-Nov-2009

ED 500  Master's Plan Studies (1) Used for continuous enrollment purposes. Must be taken as CR/NC. Does not count toward fulfillment of degree requirements. Pre: Master's or Doctoral candidacy and instructor's consent.

ED 600  Ed Of Ethnic Groups in Hawaii (3) Survey of social-psychological learning characteristics, heritage, identity problems of Hawaiʻi ethnic groups, study of prejudice and inter-ethnic hostilities as related to education and teaching.

ED 602  Technology in Education (3) Selection, evaluation and utilization of instructional materials for systematic achievement of curriculum goals; investigation of innovative technological advances for use in teaching and training. Pre: acceptance into the M.Ed. program or instructor’s consent.

ED 608A  Fund Of Educatn Research I (1) Systematic study of the purposes of educational research, evaluation and use of research, and introduction of research design principles with emphasis on classroom applications. Pre: acceptance into the M.Ed. program or instructor’s consent.

ED 608B  Fund Of Educatn Research II (1) Principles of research design, methodology, and analysis as applied to field research. Pre: successful completion of ED 608A or instructor's consent.

ED 608C  Fund Of Educatn Research III (1) A synthesis and application of research skills which culminates in an original research proposal. Pre: successful completion of ED 608A and B or instructor’s consent.

ED 610  Foundations Of Education (3) Social and intellectual history of education. Historical and contemporary relationships between schools and society. Foundations of the major philosophies of education. Contemporary educational theory and practice as related to major historical, philosophical and social factors in American culture. Pre: acceptance into the M.ED. program or instructor's consent.

ED 611  Adv Educ Psychology (3) Foundations of educational psychology through the vehicle of an exploratory study. Inquiry approach stresses learning theory, measurement techniques, and research skills in education. Pre: acceptance into the M.Ed. program or instructor's consent.

ED 616A  Assess & Evaluation in Ed I (1) Systematic study of the theory and technology of measurement, assessment and evaluation in educational settings, emphasizing the development and use of traditional techniques. Pre: acceptance into the M.Ed. program or instructor’s consent.

ED 616B  Assess & Evaluation in Ed II (1) Systematic study of the theory and technology of alternative assessment and evaluation in educational settings with emphasis on field-based applications. Pre: successful completion of ED 616A or instructor’s consent.

ED 616C  Assess & Evaluation in Ed III (1) Synthesis and application of measurement, assessment and evaluation in the use, adaptation, and/or creation of appropriate techniques in an original research proposal or thesis. Pre: successful completion of ED 616A & B.

ED 620  Indiv Differences: Learner (3) Systematic study of the conceptual framework of inclusive education which consists of special education, gifted and talented education and compensatory programs. Emphasis will be placed upon individual student characteristics and strategies for effective instruction. Pre: acceptance into the M.Ed. program or instructor’s consent.

ED 622  School Curriculum (3) Development and improvement of curriculum. Explanation of contemporary curricular issues which impact teaching and learning in the classroom. Emphasis on school reform and renewal. Pre: acceptance into the M.Ed. program or instructor's consent.

ED 625  Seminar in Teaching Fld (3) Study in trends, research, and problems of implementation in interdisciplinary teaching. Pre: acceptance into the M.Ed. Program or instructor's consent.

ED 635  Adv Instructional Strategies (3) An examination of various instructional strategies including information processing, social interaction, and personal development. Theory and research in the development, selection, implementation and evaluation of instructional models. Pre: acceptance into the M.Ed. program or instructor's consent.

ED x94  Special Topics in Subject Matter (Arr.) (IO) Special topics chosen by the instructor. Course content will vary. May be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is studied. Additional requirements may apply depending on subject and topic.

ED x99  Directed Studies (Arr.) (IO) Statement of planned reading or research required. Pre: instructor’s consent.