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The Neurodevelopmental Approach to Teaching
Program of Study
Prerequisite:
- Participants must have completed ED 5060 (or equivalent) and currently be teaching or have permission from the instructor
Neurodevelopmental Approach to Teaching Certificate
Required Courses
ND 5000 Foundations of Neurodevelopmental Theory - 2 credits (2 days)
ND 5010 Teaching with Talent, Knowledge and Skill: Translating Neurodevelopmental Strengths into Effective Classroom Practice - 1 credit (2 days)
ND 5020 Applying a Neurodevelopmental Approach to Instructional Practice - 3 credits (5 days)
ND 5050 Understanding and Remembering: The Role of Attention and Memory in Learning - 2 credits (3 days)
ND 5030 Using Collaborative Practices to Enhance Teaching and Learning - 2 credits (3 days)
ND 5040 Using Authentic Data to Engage Students' Minds - 2 credits (3 days)
Total for Neurodevelopmental Approach to Teaching Certificate - 12 credits
Master of Education in K-12 Education, Neurodevelopmental Approach to Teaching
Master's Core Component
ED 5000 Social Behavior in a Diverse Society - 3 credits
- OR -
ED 5005 Social Psychology and Mythology across Cultures - 3 credits
ED 5010 Philosophy, Ethics and Education - 3 credits
ED 5030 Research Design - 3 credits
Neurodevelopmental Approach to Teaching Specialization Component
ND 5000 Foundations of Neurodevelopmental Theory - 2 credits
ND 5010 Teaching with Talent, Knowledge and Skill: Translating Neurodevelopmental Strengths into Effective Classroom Practice - 1 credit
ND 5020 Applying a Neurodevelopmental Approach to Instructional Practice - 3 credits
ND 5050 Understanding and Remembering: The Role of Attention and Memory in Learning - 2 credits
ND 5030 Using Collaborative Practices to Enhance Teaching and Learning - 2 credits
ND 5040 Using Authentic Data to Engage Students' Minds - 2 credits
Specialized Electives (choose one)
ND 5100 Reconsidering Referrals to "Support Teams" - 3 credits
- OR -
ND 5110 New Coaches Institute: "Critical Friends Groups" - 3 credits
Capstone Experience
ND 5800 Practicum in Neurodevelopmental Approach to Teaching - 9 credits
Total for M.Ed. in K-12 Education, Neurodevelopmental Approach to Teaching - 33 credits
CAGS in Educational Leadership with a concentration in the Neurodevelopmental Approach to Teaching
CAGS Core Component
EP 7020 Collaborative Leadership - 3 credits
EP 7030 Transforming the Educational Agenda - 3 credits
EP 7040 Planning in Education and Human Services - 3 credits
EP 7050 Qualitative Methodology and Applied Research - 3 credits
EP 7060 Legal Issues in Policy Making - 3 credits
EP 7070 Contemporary Social Trends - 3 credits
Neurodevelopmental Approach to Teaching Specialization Component
ND 5000 Foundations of Neurodevelopmental Theory - 2 credits
ND 5010 Teaching with Talent, Knowledge and Skill: Translating Neurodevelopmental Strengths into Effective Classroom Practice - 1 credit
ND 5020 Applying a Neurodevelopmental Approach to Instructional Practice - 3 credits
ND 5050 Understanding and Remembering: The Role of Attention and Memory in Learning - 2 credits
ND 5040 Using Collaborative Practices to Enhance Teaching and Learning - 2 credits
ND 5030 Using Authentic Data to Engage Students' Minds - 2 credits
Specialized Electives (choose one)
ND 5100 Reconsidering Referrals to "Support Teams" - 3 credits
- OR -
ND 5110 New Coaches Institute: "Critical Friends Groups" - 3 credits
Capstone Experience
ND 5800 Practicum in Neurodevelopmental Approach to Teaching - 9 credits
Total for CAGS in Educational Leadership with a concentration in the Neurodevelopmental Approach to Teaching - 42 credits
The Neurodevelopmental Approach to Teaching
2008-2009 Course Schedule
| PSU Course | Prerequisite | Term Offered |
|---|---|---|
| ND 5000 Foundations in Neurodevelopmental Theory 2 graduate credits |
ED 5060 or equivalent | Fall 2008 (Oct. 25, Nov 1) Winter 2009 (Feb 2, 3) |
| ND 5010 Teaching with Talent, Knowledge and Skill: Translating Neurodevelopmental Strengths into Effective Classroom Practice 1 graduate credit |
ND 5000 | Fall 2008 (Nov 14, 15) Spring 2009 (Mar 5, 7) |
| ND 5020 Applying a Neurodevelopmental Approach to Instructional Practice (Curriculum and Assessment) 3 graduate credits |
ND 5000 ND 5010 |
Winter 2008 (Dec 6, 7, Jan 9-11) Or Spring 2009 (Apr 9, May 1-3, 23) |
| ND 5050 Understanding and Remembering: The Role of Attention and Memory in Learning 2 graduate credits |
ND 5000 ND 5010 ND 5020 |
Spring 2009 (Apr 2, 4, 5) Or Summer 2009 |
| ND 5040 or ND5060 Using Collaboration to Enhance General and Special Educator Instructional Practices ND5040 - 2 graduate credits/ ND5060 - 3 credits |
ND 5000 ND 5010 ND 5020 ND 5050 |
Spring 2009 ND5060 Summer 2009 ND5040 |
| ND 5030 Using Authentic Data to Engage Students' Minds 2 graduate credits |
ND 5000 ND 5010 ND 5020 ND 5040 ND 5050 |
Fall 2008 (Oct 3-5) Summer 2009 |
For information on course registration, cost, course location, delivery options for schools/districts and pre-requisites, contact Center for School Success at (603) 298-6700, email leslie.williamson@valley.net or visit centerforschoolsuccess.org.
For more information about Neurodevelopmental Approach to Teaching options, contact Dr. Dennise M. Maslakowski at (603) 535-3267 or dmmaslakowski@plymouth.edu.
