David Burrage, Ph.D.

Core Faculty,
Department of Teaching and Learning

Dr. David Burrage has dedicated his career to ensuring all students can learn, especially those with learning exceptionalities. He has taught in general, exceptional, and virtual education settings over the past ten years. In honor of his service, he received a district Golden Apple teaching award in 2010 for his work as a public school exceptional education teacher in an emotional and behavioral self-contained setting. His doctoral work focuses on the use of classroom management systems with students diagnosed with emotional and behavioral disabilities.

Dr. Burrage lives in Florida with his wife and four children. His wife teaches first grade at a local elementary school. As a family they enjoy school-related activities, soccer, t-ball, watching movies, and traditional archery.

Education

  • Doctorate in Education - Exceptional Students
    Northcentral University
  • Master's in Exceptional Student Education
    University of Central Florida
  • Bachelor's in Elementary Education
    Florida Atlantic University

Research Interests

  • Classroom Management
  • Special Education
  • Professional Development
  • Teacher Training
  • Virtual Education 

Program Affiliations

Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction Doctor of Education

This customizable degree is designed to help you advance your understanding of a wide range of curriculum development and instructional methods that can improve teaching and learning in diverse educational settings.

64

Semester Credits

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Ed.D. in Instructional Technology Doctor of Education

This customizable degree is designed to help you advance your understanding of methods of instructional technology for a wide range of educational settings. Through a tailored approach to the dissertation process, you can complete the program in as little as three years.

64

Semester Credits

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Ed.D. in Leadership Doctor of Education

The Doctor of Education in Leadership program is designed to help you advance your leadership and research skills within your chosen discipline, whatever that may be. Through a tailored approach to the dissertation process, you can complete the program in as little as three years.

64

Semester Credits

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Ed.D. in Public Health Education Doctor of Education

The customizable Doctorate in Public Health Education is designed for healthcare educators and professionals who wish to address public health issues through education in local, national and international communities at the post-master’s level.

64

Semester Credits

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M.Ed. in Integrated Curriculum Master of Education

This program will help K-12 educators enhance their curriculum in order to improve student performance, close achievement gaps, and prepare students for the future workplace. You will learn how to utilize technology, collaborative environments, and other integrated resources to foster high levels of student achievement and performance.

31

Semester Credits

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M.Ed. in Integrated Curriculum for Graduates of the M.Ed. in STEM Leadership Master of Education

2018 Catalog Release

22

Semester Credits

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M.Ed. in Special Education Master of Education

This program is for current PreK-12 special education teachers who want to expand their knowledge and earn a master’s degree. It is a 34-hour program designed to provide an in-depth study of research-based methods to support students with exceptionalities in current educational settings.

34

Semester Credits

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M.Ed. in STEM Education Master of Education

This program will help you empower students to think like scientists. It was designed in conjunction with The National Institute for STEM Education (NISE) and Accelerate Learning and offers a holistic overview of historical and current issues impacting integrated science education while cultivating research-based strategies to improve student learning.

31

Semester Credits

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Micro-Credential Differentiated Instruction Micro-Credential

Building on classic concepts, the Differentiated Instruction micro-credential recognizes how the mental landscape of current learners has been shaped by multimedia, changing how they think and reason when learning. Key components of differentiated instruction are revisited in relation to how new literacies have influenced changes in learner needs. Integrating theory and practice, students create professional learning communities, establish approaches for learner collaboration, and explore current frameworks to deliver content and concepts to meet the wide range of learning needs. Throughout the coursework, students shift perspectives to view differentiation as a scholarly practitioner and academic leaders, shaping instruction to create educational opportunities for 21st century learners.

9

Semester Credits

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Micro-Credential in Early Childhood Special Education Micro-Credential

12

Semester Credits

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Micro-Credential in Learning Behavior Specialist 1 Micro-Credential

12

Semester Credits

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