Online Courses for Graduate Credit

Drake University Extension Education offers online courses through Pearson and Performance Learning Systems (PLS). Pearson offers a variety of award-winning, adaptable, education programs. PLS has taught more than one million educators throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia to be more effective teachers.

Enrollment in these courses may be used for:

  • Renewal of teaching certificates.
  • Advancement on local salary schedules.
  • Elective credits on graduate degree programs.
  • Personal growth and development.

(For information pertaining to certification or credit, check with your advisor or local guidelines as applicable.)

Registrations are currently being taken for the following sessions:

Pearson Online Summer Start Dates

  • May 12, 2008
  • June 9, 2008
  • July 14, 2008
  • August 11, 2008

PLS Online Summer Start Dates

  • June 3 — August 4, 2008

Online Course Offerings Listed by Content Area

Classroom Management

Managing the Interactive Classroom (EDDL 203)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Parental Involvement (EDDL 249) NEW!
1 Semester Hour Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Paraeducator Management (EDDL 250) NEW!
1 Semester Hour Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Classroom Management (EDDL 257)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Performance Learning Systems

Curriculum and Instruction

Best Practices in Balanced Assessment (EDDL 204)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Teaching Strategies for the Inclusive Classroom (EDDL 205)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Interactive Strategies for the Brain-Friendly Classroom (EDDL 209)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson
Cultural Diversity in the Classroom (EDDL 235)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson
Problem-Based Learning (EDDL 242)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Active Learning (EDDL 245)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Capitalizing on Cultural Diversity in the Urban Classroom (EDDL 252)
1 Semester Hour Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Autism/Asperger Syndrome (EDDL 253) NEW!
2 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Teaching through Learning Channels (EDDL 255)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Performance Learning Systems

Multiple Intelligences (EDDL 256)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Performance Learning Systems

Action Research (EDDL 260) NEW!
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Performance Learning Systems

Differentiated Instruction for Today's Classroom (EDDL 261)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Performance Learning Systems

Successful Teaching for Acceptance of Responsibility (EDDL 262)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Performance Learning Systems

English Language Learners

Teaching Reading and Language Arts to English Language Learners, K-12 (EDDL 234)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Teaching ELL Using the SIOP  Model (EDDL 247)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

ELL Methods and Curriculum Development (EDDL 280)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Assessing Language and Content Knowledge (EDDL 281)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Mathematics

Teaching Strategies to Increase Math Achievement in Elementary School (EDDL 206)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Teaching Strategies to Increase Math Achievement in Middle School (EDDL 207)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Computer Applications and Technology for Teaching Math (EDDL 232)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Integrating Math Across the Curriculum (EDDL 233)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Conceptual Understanding for Math (EDDL 254) NEW!
1 Semester Hour Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Geometry for Middle School Teachers (EDDL 259) NEW!
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Performance Learning Systems

Online Instruction

Instructional Design for Online Educators (EDDL 263) NEW!
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Performance Learning Systems

Blended and Synchronous Learning Design (EDDL 264) NEW!
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Performance Learning Systems

Building Online Collaborative Environments (EDDL 265) NEW!
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Performance Learning Systems

Action Research in the E-Learning Environment (EDDL 266) NEW!
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Performance Learning Systems

Reading and Literacy

Foundations of Reading Assessment (EDDL 210) UPDATED!
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Research-Based Reading Practices and Strategies (EDDL 214)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

The ABCs of Reading (EDDL 215)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Reading Strategies for At-Risk Students (EDDL 216)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Reading Across the Curriculum (EDDL 219) UPDATED!
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Teaching the Writing Process (EDDL 240)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Children’s Literature in the Classroom (EDDL 241)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Foundations of Literacy (EDDL 244)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Science

Hands-On/Minds-On Science in the Elementary Classroom (EDDL 212)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Hands-On/Minds-On Science in the Middle School Classroom (EDDL 213)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Earth Science (EDDL 246)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Technology

Using Technology to Enhance Student Learning (EDDL 211)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Computer Applications and Technology for Teaching Math (EDDL 232)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Trends in Technology (EDDL 243)
3 Semester Hours Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Electronic Student Portfolios (EDDL 248) NEW!
1 Semester Hour Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Maximizing Technology (EDDL 251) NEW!
1 Semester Hour Graduate Credit
Partner: Pearson

Online course participants are required to read selected course materials, view video modules (where required), engage in weekly online discussion with colleagues and instructors, and complete three to four application assignments and one summary project.

  • Pearson Online Demonstration Course

    Also, feel free to visit the Pearson Achievement Solutions online demo course. Please go to:  
    http://    www.educatorgrowth.com

    Username:  drakedemo
    Password:  demo