EDCI 6120: Media Literacies and Pedagogy in Education
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Introduces teacher leaders to methods for developing effective and engaging curricula that focuses on the integration of 21st century cutting-edge technology with pedagogical practices. This course aims to demystify contemporary uses of new media (e.g., smartphones, blogs, social networking, video sharing/digital filmmaking, gaming, etc.) in urban classrooms, by demonstrating how media education can supplement traditional approaches to learning.� Teacher leaders are exposed to research on varied pedagogical methodologies, which have: (a) supported the development of more responsive instruction; (b) provided evidence of increases in students' motivation to achieve, and (c) facilitated social action. Section information text: Open enrollment. This course is hybrid. This course is available to master's and doctoral students with an interdisciplinary focus.
Average GPA: 3.82
Grade distribution records: 131 students across 5 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 104 | 79.4% |
| B | 21 | 16.0% |
| C | 1 | 0.8% |
| W | 1 | 0.8% |
Based on 131 student grade records across 5 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Brittany Anderson 112 students, Average GPA 3.79
- Jimmeka Anderson 19 students, Average GPA 4.00