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Spring 2010
Courses begin at various times throughout the term. Registrations may be accepted up to the beginning of classes, but availability cannot be assured. Students are encouraged to register well in advance of scheduled courses as some reading is required before class begins and students will need to electronically access those materials from our course management system. A nonrefundable Registration and Materials Fee is charged at the time of registration.
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Registration is open for Spring 2010.
The courses will include an initial 3-credit course, which may be taken as three separate 1-credit courses, on Basic Restorative Processes. Please note that the first of these 1-credit courses, YC/ED 501: Basic Restorative Processes—Introduction, is a prerequisite for all other courses. All other courses are 3-credit courses.
Our courses are useful, stimulating and participatory, addressing all types of learning styles and employing readings, lecture, reflection, videos, role-play, group discussion, small-group exercises and case study.
The IIRP is a Pennsylvania Department of Education Act 48 Approved Provider and a New Jersey Department of Education Professional Development Provider
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Core Curriculum |
YC/ED 501: Basic Restorative Processes - Introduction (1 credit)
Prerequisite: None. |
| This course will examine the fundamental principles underpinning the practice of restorative processes. Issues critical to the development of restorative processes such as models of human interaction, theories of behavior and current research will be considered. Special attention will be given to understanding the restorative circle and its application, both proactive and reactive. |
| 501.01 |
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Lansdale Center |
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Sat Jan/30/2010, Sun Jan/31/2010. |
(PCB approved) |
| 501.02 |
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IIRP Bethlehem Campus |
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Sat Feb/20/2010, Sun Feb/21/2010. |
(PCB approved) |
| 501.03 |
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Lansdale Center |
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Sat Feb/13/2010, Sun Feb/14/2010. |
(PCB approved) |
| 501.04 |
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Lansdale Center |
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Sat Mar/27/2010, Sun Mar/28/2010. |
(PCB approved) |
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YC/ED 502: Basic Restorative Processes - Restorative Conferencing (1 credit)
Prerequisite: YC/ED 501 . |
| This course will explore philosophy, theories, practices, models and skills of formal and informal conferencing as well as the development of conferencing around the world. Students will explore and assess the role of human emotions in social relationships and human psychology. From this course students will acquire the basic skills for facilitating a scripted conference based on the original Australian model. Students will evaluate the role of shame in restorative practices. |
| 502.01 |
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Lansdale Center |
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Sat Feb/20/2010, Sun Feb/21/2010. |
(PCB approved) |
| 502.02 |
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IIRP Bethlehem Campus |
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Sat Mar/06/2010, Sun Mar/07/2010. |
(PCB approved) |
| 502.03 |
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Woodlyn Center 1307 |
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Sat Mar/06/2010, Sun Mar/07/2010. |
(PCB approved) |
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YC/ED 503: Basic Restorative Processes - Family Group Decision Making (1 credit)
Prerequisite: YC/ED 501 . |
| This course examines the history, philosophy, theory and practice of the family group decision-making (FGDM) process that originated as family group conferencing (FGC) in New Zealand. Students will explore how it can be used with children, youth and families facing crisis. They will address the related issue of empowerment within a context of professional and governmental authority. |
| 503.01 |
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Lansdale Center |
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Sat Mar/13/2010, Sun Mar/14/2010. |
(PCB approved) |
| 503.02 |
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Bethlehem Center |
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Sat Apr/17/2010, Sun Apr/18/2010. |
(PCB approved) |
| 503.03 |
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Woodlyn Center 1307 |
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Sat Apr/17/2010, Sun Apr/18/2010. |
(PCB approved) |
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YC/ED 510: Professional Learning Group Seminar: Restorative Project (3 credit)
Prerequisite: YC/ED 501 . |
| An intense group experience, this course will immerse students in a culture of restorative practices in class while students conduct an action research project beyond class using restorative practices. Self-assessment of their professional styles and growth in restorative practices will have special emphasis. A highly controlled and interactive group process will provide opportunities for students to give and receive feedback and to critique their projects in each stage. Note: It is strongly recommended that YC/ED 510 not be taken in the same term with YC/ED 520. |
| 510.01 |
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Lansdale Center |
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Sat Feb/13/2010, Sat Feb/27/2010, Sat Mar/13/2010, Sat Mar/27/2010, Sat Apr/10/2010, Sat Apr/24/2010. |
(PCB approved) |
| 510.02 Section Closed |
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Woodlyn Center 1307 |
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Sat Feb/13/2010, Sat Feb/27/2010, Sat Mar/13/2010, Sat Mar/27/2010, Sat Apr/10/2010, Sat Apr/24/2010. |
(PCB approved) |
| 510.03 Section Closed |
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IIRP Bethlehem Campus |
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Sun Feb/14/2010, Sun Feb/28/2010, Sun Mar/14/2010, Sun Mar/28/2010, Sun Apr/18/2010, Sun Apr/25/2010. |
(PCB approved) |
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YC/ED 520: Professional Learning Group Seminar: Restorative Skills (3 credit)
Prerequisite: YC/ED 501 . |
This course is designed to enhance and refine students' understanding of restorative practices and their acquisition of restorative skills through readings, lecture, self-assessment, collegial assessment and an interactive process in class. Students will create a team and design a project using their restorative skills.
Note: It is strongly recommended that YC/ED 520 not be taken in the same term as YC/ED 510. |
| 520.01 |
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Lansdale Center |
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Sun Feb/07/2010, Sun Feb/21/2010, Sun Mar/07/2010, Sun Mar/21/2010, Sun Apr/11/2010, Sun Apr/25/2010. |
(PCB approved) |
| 520.02 Section Closed |
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IIRP Bethlehem Campus |
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Sat Feb/13/2010, Sat Feb/27/2010, Sat Mar/13/2010, Sat Mar/27/2010, Sat Apr/17/2010, Sat Apr/24/2010. |
(PCB approved) |
| 520.03 |
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Woodlyn Center 1301 |
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Sun Feb/14/2010, Sun Feb/28/2010, Sun Mar/14/2010, Sun Mar/28/2010, Sun Apr/11/2010, Sun Apr/25/2010. |
(PCB approved) |
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YC/ED 530: Foundations for Responding to Harm (3 credit) (formerly YC/ED 504)
Prerequisite: YC/ED 501 . |
This course explores a variety of disciplines to provide a deeper understanding and application of restorative practices. It uses group processes, emotional dynamics and empowerment strategies to address a wide continuum of harm.
Note: People have been exposed to various levels of trauma in their lives. This course considers the use of restorative practices in cases of murder, domestic violence and sexual abuse. We advise students to consider establishing an emotional support system for themselves while taking this course. |
| 530.01 |
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Lansdale Center |
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Sat Feb/06/2010, Sat Feb/20/2010, Sat Mar/06/2010, Sat Mar/20/2010, Sat Apr/10/2010, Sat Apr/24/2010. |
(PCB approved) |
| 530.02 |
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IIRP Bethlehem Campus |
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Sun Feb/14/2010, Sun Feb/28/2010, Sun Mar/14/2010, Sun Mar/28/2010, Sun Apr/18/2010, Sun Apr/25/2010. |
(PCB approved) |
| 530.03 |
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Woodlyn Center 1307 |
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Sun Feb/14/2010, Sun Feb/28/2010, Sun Mar/14/2010, Sun Mar/28/2010, Sun Apr/11/2010, Sun Apr/25/2010. |
(PCB approved) |
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Restorative Practices and Youth Counseling Curriculum |
YC 620: Restorative Practice in Communication and Intervention (3 credit)
Prerequisite: YC/ED 501 , YC/ED 502 , YC/ED 503 , YC/ED 530 (formerly YC/ED 504). |
| This course focuses on the basic communication process, problem management and intervention counseling with youth. The restorative strategies highlight life space crisis interventions to manage and provide counseling responses in creating reclaiming environments for troubled youth. |
| 620.01 |
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IIRP Bethlehem Campus |
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Sun Jan/31/2010, Sun Feb/07/2010, Sun Feb/21/2010, Sun Mar/07/2010, Sun Mar/21/2010, Sun Apr/11/2010. |
(PCB approved) |
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YC 640: Restorative Practices with Families and Communities (3 credit)
Prerequisite: YC/ED 501 , YC/ED 502 , YC/ED 503 , YC/ED 530 (formerly YC/ED 504). |
| This course is designed to prepare students to use family based services with youth and their families. The focus is on how solution focused strategies provide youth and families with a safe and reclaiming environment to explore family issues, develop social competences, use realistic parental expectations and boundaries to restore family connectedness and growth. |
| 640.01 |
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IIRP Bethlehem Campus |
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Sat Jan/30/2010, Sat Feb/06/2010, Sat Feb/20/2010, Sat Mar/06/2010, Sat Mar/20/2010, Sat Apr/10/2010. |
(PCB approved) |
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YC 660: Final Seminar (3 credit)
Prerequisite: YC/ED 501 , YC/ED 502 , YC/ED 503 , YC/ED 510 , YC/ED 520 , YC/ED 530 (formerly YC/ED 504), YC 610 , YC 620 , YC 630 , YC 640 , YC 650 . |
| The final course assists students in achieving the two capstones of the master’s degree program through a highly interactive group process in which students make oral and written presentations and engage in discussion about each presentation to help the group review the processes, philosophy, theory and research in restorative practices and education. Students will also support each other in writing their culminating project. |
| 660.01 |
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IIRP Bethlehem Campus |
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Sat May/01/2010, Sun May/02/2010, Sat May/08/2010, Sat May/15/2010, Sat May/22/2010, Sat Jun/05/2010. |
(PCB approved) |
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Restorative Practices and Education Curriculum |
ED 621: Restorative Practices and the Teacher (3 credit)
Prerequisite: YC/ED 501 , YC/ED 502 , YC/ED 503 , YC/ED 530 (formerly YC/ED 504). |
| In this course the role of teacher will be explored through a restorative lens. The teacher role will be examined in relationship to the learner, instructional methods, content, responsibility, power, and assessment. Students will transform standard practice into restorative practice that aligns with personal style and strengths. |
| 621.01 |
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Bethlehem Center |
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Sun Jan/31/2010, Sun Feb/07/2010, Sun Feb/21/2010, Sun Mar/07/2010, Sun Mar/21/2010, Sun Apr/11/2010. |
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ED 641: Issues and Innovations for Restorative Education (3 credit)
Prerequisite: YC/ED 501 , YC/ED 502 , YC/ED 503 , YC/ED 530 (formerly YC/ED 504). |
| In this course students will investigate, assess, and apply findings about various issues and innovations taking place in our contemporary world of education. Special attention will be given to our families of today and how our families are a factor in the educational process and how educators can and should address the needs of the learners coming from a variety of families. |
| 641.01 |
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Bethlehem Center |
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Sat Jan/30/2010, Sat Feb/06/2010, Sat Feb/20/2010, Sat Mar/06/2010, Sat Mar/20/2010, Sat Apr/10/2010. |
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ED 661: Final Seminar (3 credit)
Prerequisite: YC/ED 501 , YC/ED 502 , YC/ED 503 , YC/ED 510 , YC/ED 520 , YC/ED 530 (formerly YC/ED 504), ED 611 , ED 621 , ED 631 , ED 641 , ED 651 . |
| The final course assists students in achieving the two capstones of the master’s degree program through a highly interactive group process in which students make oral and written presentations and engage in discussion about each presentation to help the group review the processes, philosophy, theory and research in restorative practices and education. Students will also support each other in writing their culminating project. |
| 661.01 |
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IIRP Bethlehem Campus |
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Sat May/01/2010, Sun May/02/2010, Sat May/08/2010, Sat May/15/2010, Sat May/22/2010, Sat Jun/05/2010. |
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Credits and Course Hours
With the exception of three 1-credit courses in Basic Restorative Processes, all the other IIRP graduate courses earn 3 credit hours and consist of 45 hours of class time, including final examinations.
Currently IIRP offers classes only on a whole-day basis—from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including lunch and other breaks. They are offered primarily on weekends, but also on weekdays in the summer. The courses are participatory, stimulating and relevant. They address many learning styles by employing a variety of engaging approaches including readings, lecture, reflection, videos, role-play, group discussion, small-group exercises, problem solving and case study.
The whole-day classes are designed to keep things moving. They also minimize the time and travel cost of commuting to and from campus by consolidating classes into larger units of instruction. Whole-day classes are cost-effective for those students commuting substantial distances.
As a new institution, IIRP is especially open to adjusting the configuration of its course hours based on feedback from its students. We will survey our students in an effort to match their needs and preferences in upcoming terms. |
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