SARAH JIZZINI
CURRICULUM VITAE
CURRICULUM VITAE
CURRICULUM VITAE
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Here is a summary of the courses I completed and a glimpse of what I have learned in each during the Master of Arts in Education (MAED) program at Michigan State University (MSU).
My learning experiences in each course revolved around the following three areas of learning:
Education (ED), Teacher Education (TE), and Counseling, Educational Psychology & Special Education (CEP).
CEP 818: Creativity in Teaching & Learning
Instructor: Dr. Missy Cosby & Swati Mehta
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Creativity is defined differently in various contexts. This course helped me to formulate my very own understanding of the term. I now define creativity as the creation of new things when imagination and experience collide to foster curious exploration, playful experimentation, and systematic investigation. In CEP 818 I explored topics in a new light by using creative thinking tools. These tools included perceiving, patterning, abstracting, embodied thinking, modeling, dimensional thinking, playing, and synthesizing. By engaging with these different tools, I was able to reflect on innovative ways to incorporate creative thinking in the classroom.
FALL 2019
CEP 816: Technology, Teaching & Learning Across the Curriculum
Instructor: Dr. Liz Owens Boltz
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All types of learners should be given the opportunity to actively learn. In CEP 816, I learned about Cognitive Load Theory and Universal Design of Learning. Both concepts have become useful tools for me when designing multimodal content. Further, learning about how students process new concepts empowered me to make informed decisions when curating content. I applied theory through practice and transformed a textbook science lesson into an interactive learning experience. My redesigned lesson incorporated effective teaching strategies which aligned the learning objectives, context, and audience.
ED 870: Capstone Seminar
Instructor: Dr. Mathew Koehler & Aric Gaunt
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This capstone course completed my Master's program. I built an online portfolio that exhibits my learning journey over two years' time. My portfolio displays my work as both a learner and a teacher. The graduate showcase exhibits what I have learned during my Master's journey. In the process of developing my professional portfolio, I was required to reflect on my goals before, during, and after the program. By adding my CV, I am also able to showcase my professional skill sets and utilize my portfolio for future oppurtunities. The process of constructing my own website has taught me valuable principles of design and user experience.
FALL 2020
CEP 820: Teaching Students Online
Instructor: Dr. Anne Heitz
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Learning online has become essential in modern education. CEP 820 focused on strategies for creating and implementing online learning environments for learners. In this course, I transformed a unit from a textbook to an online blended learning unit. Through the coursework I left enabled to plan and implement quality online instruction while still fostering essential skills such as collaboration and communication. While building online curricula, I also had the opportunity to explore different learning management systems and understand how their affordances and constraints can be utilized to enhance learning experiences.
SPRING 2019
ED 800: Concepts of Educational Inquiry
Instructor: Dr. Steven Weiland & Nathon Clason
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Action researchers are better informed teachers. As the field of education is constantly evolving we must take on opportunities to inquire about our teaching and learning practices in order to bring effective learning experiences to the classroom. In this course, I learned about the different domains in educational inquiry from the history of schooling to modern-day technologies. In ED 800 I challenged myslef to view different perspectives and inquire about the nature of teaching and learning.
SUMMER 2019
CEP 813: Electronic Assessment for Teaching & Learning
Instructor: Dr. Sarah Keenan-Lechel
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Assessment is an integral part of the learning process. In this course, I learned about both the processes and tools needed to effectively assess student learning. While engaging with the coursework, I was able to distinguish between assessment for learning, assessment about learning, and assessment as learning. In order to create meaningful learning experiences, I was required to design assessments that complement my classroom instruction. My biggest takeaway from CEP 813 is that true learning occurs when both the educator and learner are able to reflect on the learning process.
TE 831: Teaching School Subject Matter with Technology
Instructor: Dr. Douglas K. Hartman
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The TPACK framework presents how technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge combine to effectively teach with technology. In this course, I learned about the theoretical foundations of integrating technology in the classroom, which helps in making logical decisions on how to teach a lesson. In order to better understand the educational technology that is available, I explored tech tools that support learning in different ways. I further learned to focus on how to utilize technology to enhance students' understanding and create new learning opportunities.
CEP 817: Learning Technology through Design
Instructor: William Bork & Bret Staudt Willet
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Through the design thinking process, I was guided to overcome some of my self-imposed constraints. In this course, I embraced the five modes of design thinking in order to tackle my selected 'Problem of Practice'. I was further encouraged to think outside the box in an attempt to create new solutions for a defined product. Unlike traditional methods that aim for perfection, the design thinking process allowed me to iterate and revisit different stages while developing a product. Learning about design has made me rethink my teaching practices and further made me reflect on how I can meet the needs of my students best.
SPRING 2020
TE 861C: Action Research in K-12 Science & Mathematics Classrooms
Instructor: Marcos Gonzáles
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Making observations and asking questions are just the beginning steps to initiating change in the classroom environment. Through action research I improved my inquiry lens and how to approach issues, should they arise in my educational context. My research proposal aimed at investigating how second language learners better understand scientific concepts by offering them student-centered experiences and using experiential learning applications. During this course, I was able to engage in conversations about my research questions with fellow educators.
TE 825: Diverse Learners & Learning Subject Matter
Instructor: Lauren Johnson
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A standardized curriculum does not cater to all learners' needs. As classrooms are a mirror of society, the choices teachers make can reflect the issues groups of people face on a daily basis. In TE 825 I focused on inquiring about diversity in the classroom and how it is important to continuously grow professionally in order to support learners, especially when they come from different backgrounds. In this course I learned how to better make informed decisions with regards to relevant content and effective pedagogy in the classroom. By recognizing students' differences and catering to their individual needs, no student will feel left behind.