Francoise Bachelder, Ph.D.
Senior Core Faculty,
Department of Teaching and Learning
Dr. Francoise Bachelder is originally from Montpellier, France, where she received a Master's degree in Cultural Anthropology. She has taught in California, Indiana, and Ohio.
Dr. Bachelder loves reading in French and English. Additionally, she writes novels and poetry.
Education
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Doctorate in Curriculum & Instruction
Purdue University -
Master's in French
San Diego State University -
Master's in Ethnologie
Universite Paul Valery
Research Interests
- Diversity in multicultural education
- Cultural anthropology
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
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
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
Ed.D. in Nursing Education Doctor of Education
64
Semester Credits
Ed.D. in Public Health Education Doctor of Education
64
Semester Credits
Ed.D. in Second Language Instruction Doctor of Education
The Doctorate of Education in Second Language Instruction is designed for professionals with a master’s degree who wish to advance their second language instruction skills and knowledge at the post-master’s level. Through a tailored approach to the dissertation process, you can complete the program in as little as three years.
Students will gain experience as a scholar practitioner with the necessary skills to utilize innovative curriculum, current technology, and instruction methods relevant to second language learners’ educational needs in a variety of professional settings. Students engage in scholarly research throughout the coursework to support their final dissertation at the end of their program.
64
Semester Credits
Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction Educational Specialist
The Educational Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction degree is for leaders who wish to advance their skills in curriculum development and instructional methods at the post-master’s level without having to complete a dissertation.
34
Semester Credits
Ed.S. in Second Language Instruction Educational Specialist
The Educational Specialist in Second Language Instruction is for professionals with a master’s degree who wish to advance their second language instruction skills and knowledge at the post-master’s level without having to complete a dissertation. Students will become more effective leaders in the field of Second Language Instruction through in-depth knowledge of research-based theories of language acquisition, assessment and instructional methods, strategies that promote cultural understanding, and current best practices to meet the needs of second language learners across diverse educational settings.
34
Semester Credits
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction Master of Education
This program provides PreK-12 educators with a thorough background of current scientific research and pedagogy to help them learn how students learn. It is designed around the “learn, apply, assess” model to maximize gains in student performance.
34
Semester Credits
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction for Graduates of the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership Master of Education
16
Semester Credits
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction for Graduates of the M.Ed. in Elementary Education Master of Education
19
Semester Credits
M.Ed. in Elementary Education Master of Education
Specifically designed for elementary teachers who wish to advance their expertise and skills, the Master of Education in Elementary Education degree will build on their current understanding of young students’ learning needs and introduce them to new ways of incorporating technology into the classroom.
34
Semester Credits
M.Ed. in English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education Master of Education
The Master of Education in English as a Second Language and Bilingual program addresses the needs of teachers who are interested in working with linguistically and culturally diverse non-native English speakers. It is aligned to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards: English as a New Language.
34
Semester Credits
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
M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership Master of Education
This degree is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to help other teachers reach their full potential. You’ll learn to interpret research on leadership models, teacher evaluation, and motivation, and use it to develop professional learning opportunities that promote continuous improvement
31
Semester Credits
M.Ed. in Teaching English Learners Master of Education
English language learners are the fastest growing student population and educators need specialized training to work with them effectively. This program is built to help teachers reach these students, bridge cultural gaps, and differentiate their curriculum according to individual student needs.
31
Semester Credits
Certificate in English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education Certificate
This certificate was designed for current K-12 teachers who are interested in working with English language learners. Throughout your coursework, you will get strategies for supporting students as they learn English.
18
Semester Credits
K-12
Grade Level
Certificate in Teaching English Learners Certificate
This program is designed to prepare educators to bridge cultural gaps and differentiate curriculum to meet the needs of the fastest growing student population: English language learners.
16
Semester Credits
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
Micro-Credential English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education Micro-Credential
The English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education micro-credential provides students with information to work with second language learners in a variety of settings. This micro-credential provides content addressing key foundational theories and research-based strategies to support the educational or instructional needs of second language and bilingual learners.
9
Semester Credits
Micro-Credential in Curriculum and Instruction Micro-Credential
The Curriculum and Instruction micro-credential prepares students for a broad range of educational environments. Today’s learning environments require an understanding of critical aspects of curriculum design and instructional methods to support diverse learning needs. This micro-credential examines how learning standards, educational best practices and educational theory to support modern educational settings.
9
Semester Credits