Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Curriculum and Instruction


261 Bluemont Hall
785-532-5550
edci@ksu.edu
https://coe.ksu.edu/academics/departments/curriculum-and-instruction/

Department Chair:

F. Todd Goodson

Director of Graduate Studies:

Kay Ann Taylor

Graduate Faculty:

*David Allen, Ed.D., Texas Tech University
*Andrew G. Bennett, Ph.D., Princeton University
*Bradley Burenheide, Ph.D., Kansas State University
*Frederick Burrack, Ph.D., University of Illinois
*J. Spencer Clark, Ph.D., Indiana University
*Janine Duncan, Ph.D., University of Missouri
*Melia Fritch, Ph.D., Kansas State University
*F. Todd Goodson, Ph.D., University of Kansas
Lori Goodson, Ph.D., Kansas State University
*Socorro Herrera, Ph.D., Texas Tech University
*Gaea Hock, Ph.D., Texas Tech University
*Lotta C. Larson, Ph.D., Kansas State University
Tonnie Martinez, Ph.D., Kansas State University
*Sherri Martinie, Ph.D., Kansas State University
Leah McKeeman, Ph.D., Kansas State University
*Debbie Mercer, Ph.D., Kansas State University
*Kevin Murry, Ph.D., Texas Tech University
*Tuan Nguyen, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
*Phillip Payne, Ph.D., University of Maryland
Della Perez, Ph.D., Kansas State University
*Suzanne Lynn Porath, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
*Vicki S. Sherbert, Ph.D., Kansas State University
*Jacqueline Spears, Ph.D., Kansas State University
*Kimberly Staples, Ph.D., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
BeEtta Stoney, Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
*Deepak Subramony, Ph.D., Indiana University
*Kay Ann Taylor, Ph.D., Iowa State University
*Jonathan Ulmer, Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia
*Thomas Vontz, Ph.D., Indiana University-Bloomington
*Jeffrey Ward, DMA, Shenandoah Conservatory
*Shannon Washburn, Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia


*Denotes graduate faculty who are certified to serve as the major professor for doctoral students.

Graduate Faculty Associates:

Robert Leming, E.D.S., Indiana University
Stephen Schechter, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Ramona Stowe, Ph.D., Kansas State University
Dorothy Thompson, Ph.D., University of Georgia
Charles White, Ph.D., Indiana University
 

Emeritus Faculty:

James Boyer,*Paul R. Burden, Jack Byars, John Dalida, David Griffin, Ed.D., Mary Evan Griffith, Marjorie Hancock, Steve Harbstreit, Charles Heerman, Kathryn Holen, John Hortin, Ray Kurtz, David Laurie, Diane McGrath, Michael Perl, Floyd Price, Larry Scharmann, Leo Schell, Margaret Gail Shroyer, Ben Smith, Rosemary Talab, Richard Welton, Janice Wissman, Emmett Wright, Sally Yahnke,

Admission

For admission requirements, please see https://coe.k-state.edu/academics/graduate/curriculum-instruction/

Program description

The curriculum and instruction graduate programs offer a variety of graduate-level courses in all curricular areas with specific emphasis upon trends and recent developments in practice, theory, and research. These courses are offered on-campus, at selected off-campus sites, or via distance learning.

This program supports the following degrees: the master of science in curriculum and instruction, the doctor of education in curriculum and instruction, and the doctor of philosophy in curriculum and instruction. In all of these programs, breadth of study is stressed with students taking courses in other programs in the College of Education and the university.

The program offers numerous short courses, workshops, and seminars in addition to courses in the catalog. These can be applied to degree programs or taken for personal or professional development unrelated to a degree program.

Programs

Doctor of Education

Doctor of Philosophy

Master of Arts

Master of Science

Graduate Certificate

Courses

Curriculum and Instruction

  • EDCI 505 - Introduction to Online Teaching and Learning

    Credits: 3

    Provides an overview of the history, current status, and anticipated future directions of online teaching and learning (OTL). Examines the impact of OTL within K-12 contexts.

    Requisites:
    Pre-Requisite: Admission to Teacher Education or valid K-12 teaching license.

    Typically Offered
    Summer, Intersessions


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  • EDCI 506 - Online Instructional Design and Development I

    Credits: 3

    This course introduces participants to (a) key instructional systems design approaches to design and prototype online lessons for diverse learners and contexts, and (b) technology tools to develop and implement these lessons. 

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education or valid K-12 teaching license; EDCI 505.

    Typically Offered
    Summer, Intersessions


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  • EDCI 507 - Online Instructional Design and Development II

    Credits: 3

    Participants develop online teaching and learning modules employing a variety of technology tools.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education or valid K-12 teaching license; EDCI 505; EDCI 506.

    Typically Offered
    Summer, Intersessions


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  • EDCI 700 - Introduction to Bilingual/ESL Education

    Credits: 3

    This course focuses on the history and foundations of bilingual education, as well as an in-depth examination of contemporary programming models and trends in bilingual education. The dynamics of bilingualism at the individual, system, and societal levels will also be an emphasis of study.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Summer


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  • EDCI 701 - Administration and Supervision of Vocational Education

    Credits: 2-3

    Emphasis on the duties and responsibilities of administrative and supervisory personnel responsible for the promotion, development, and coordination of comprehensive vocational-technical education programs at the local level.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Teaching experience.

    Typically Offered
    Spring, Summer, on sufficient demand


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  • EDCI 702 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

    Credits: 3

    Develops core concepts and skills necessary for effective teaching in elementary and secondary schools. The course examines curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment techniques.

    Typically Offered
    Spring


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  • EDCI 703 - Math Methods and Practicum for Teaching and Learning

    Credits: 3

    Principles of teaching applied to mathematics instruction in the secondary and middle schools including:  motivation, organization of subject matter, lesson/unit planning, assessment and reporting, organization and management of the classroom, and methodology and materials of the secondary and middle schools.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • EDCI 704 - Science Methods and Practicum for Teaching and Learning

    Credits: 3

    This course addresses principles of teaching applied to science instruction in the secondary school. These principles include: motivation; organization of subject matter; lesson planning for direct, inquiry, and social/personal instructional emphases; assessment; meeting the needs of individual students; organization and management of the classroom; and methodology and materials of the secondary school science classroom.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • EDCI 705 - MAT Social Studies Methods

    Credits: 3

    Principles of teaching applied to social studies instruction in the secondary and middle schools including:  motivation, organization of subject matter, lesson/unit planning, assessment and reporting, organization and management of the classroom, and methodology and materials of the secondary and middle schools.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • EDCI 706 - English, Speech/Theater, and Journalism Methods and Practicum for Teaching and Learning

    Credits: 3

    Principles of teaching applied to language arts instruction in the secondary and middle schools including: motivation, organization of subject matter, lesson/unit planning, assessment and reporting, organization and management of the classroom, and methodology and materials of secondary and middle schools.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • EDCI 707 - FACS Methods and Practicum for Teaching and Learning

    Credits: 3

    This course focuses on the principles of teaching applied to Family and Consumer Sciences instruction; organization of subject matter, unit and lesson planning, evaluation and assessment, classroom management, motivation, learning styles, methodology and materials related to teaching Family and Consumer Sciences in the middle school and secondary classroom.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • EDCI 708 - Business Methods and Practicum for Teaching and Learning

    Credits: 3

    Principles of teaching applied to business education instruction in the secondary and middle schools including:  motivation, organization of subject matter, lesson/unit planning, assessment and reporting, organization and management of the classroom, and methodology and materials of the secondary and middle schools.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • EDCI 709 - Agricultural Education Methods and Practicum for Teaching and Learning

    Credits: 3

    Principles of teaching applied to agriculture education instruction in the secondary and middle schools including:  motivation, organization of subject matter, lesson/unit planning, assessment and reporting, organization and management of the classroom, and methodology and materials of the secondary and middle schools.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • EDCI 710 - Social Foundations of K-12 Education

    Credits: 3

    Examines the historical, political, philosophical, economic, legal, and sociological intersections of public education in the United States of America; emphasizes freedom, democracy, truth, power, and choice as core concepts of social change and social justice.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • EDCI 711 - Art Methods and Practicum for Teaching and Learning

    Credits: 3

    Principles of teaching applied to art instruction in the secondary and middle schools including: motivation, organization of subject matter, lesson/unit planning, assessment and reporting, organization and management of the classroom, and methodology and materials of the secondary and middle schools. Field-based experience to help the pre-professional teacher practice the incorporation of art with reading methods and demonstrate application of technology into teaching and assessment in the secondary and middle schools.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • EDCI 712 - MAT Foreign Language Methods

    Credits: 3

    Principles of teaching applied to foreign language instruction in the secondary and middle schools including:  motivation, organization of subject matter, lesson/unit planning, assessment and reporting, organization and management of the classroom, and methodology and materials of the secondary and middle schools.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • EDCI 713 - Occupational Analysis

    Credits: 2-3

    An introduction to various techniques used in analyzing occupations and jobs. Emphasis on developing and organizing related instructional materials and content.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in EDSEC 620.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • EDCI 714 - Reading and the Bilingual Child

    Credits: 3

    The course will focus on appropriate instructional literacy and reading skill development among second language learners. A particular emphasis will be the development of literacy skills among students whose dominant language is other than English.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Junior standing/Target Language Proficiency.

    Typically Offered
    Spring, Summer


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  • EDCI 715 - Literacy and Diverse Learners in the Content Areas

    Credits: 3

    An examination of contemporary literacy and diverse learners in the secondary school content areas in light of learning theory and adolescents’ stages of development.  Course is designed for middle level and secondary teachers.

    Typically Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • EDCI 716 - Teaching Diverse Learners

    Credits: 3

    Examines teaching in a culturally diverse society. Emphasizes historically underrepresented students, culturally and linguistically diverse learners, abilities, exceptionalities, gender, religion, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation and preference. Additionally, this course explores environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging for all students.

    Typically Offered
    Spring


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  • EDCI 718 - Introduction to Educational Technology

    Credits: 3

    This course examines the roles that technology, teachers, and learners may take in any educational context; ways of integrating technology into teaching and learning; and issues involved in using technology in K-12 settings.

    Note:
    Course is offered on the web.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • EDCI 719 - Physical Education and Health Methods and Practicum for Teaching and Learning

    Credits: 3

    This course provides students opportunities to study, discuss, organize, and practice instructional methods designed specifically for secondary and middle school physical education/health programs.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Admission to Curriculum and Instruction Graduate Program.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • EDCI 720 - ESL/Dual Language Methods

    Credits: 3

    An exploration of contemporary approaches, methods, and strategies for the appropriate instruction of second language learners. Also provided is a foundational perspective on ESL/Dual Language approaches, including the communicative, cognitive, and grammatical.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Summer


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  • EDCI 721 - Learning Strategies and Study Skills

    Credits: 3

    An exploration of research-based strategies for empowering learners and connecting contemporary youth with the skills needed to develop mental stamina and engage in cross-disciplinary academic tasks.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Senior standing or greater.

    Typically Offered
    Upon sufficient demand


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  • EDCI 723 - Computer Applications in Subject Areas

    Credits: 1-3

    Theory and practice of using computer software to enhance teaching and learning in specific subject areas. Subjects covered will vary.

    Note:
    May be repeated for credit in different subject areas.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    Typically Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • EDCI 724 - Fundamentals of Teaching Music

    Credits: 1

    Techniques, materials, and experiences for a variety of music classes will be examined through discovery. Furthermore, lesson plan development, writing, and implementation will be examined in detail.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • EDCI 725 - Music Methods for Elementary Schools

    Credits: 1

    The study of the musical characteristics of children and development of appropriate curriculum, instructional materials and techniques, and related technology for teaching musical understanding, literacy, multi‐cultural connections, and creative improvisation in grades K‐6 instrumental, vocal, and general music.

    Typically Offered
    Spring


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  • EDCI 726 - Music Program in Middle and Secondary Schools

    Credits: 1

    Organization and administration of the comprehensive music program in middle and secondary high schools; including the study of vocal and instrumental ensemble development, as well as techniques, materials and appropriate instructional technologies.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • EDCI 727 - Advanced Methods in Music Education

    Credits: 1

    Advanced instructional methods and technologies related to the teaching of music in grades preK‐12 implemented through field experiences

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • EDCI 729 - Middle-Level Mathematics for Teachers

    Credits: 3

    This course reviews math concepts, problems and applications to help prepare teachers to pass the Middle School Mathematics Praxis Exam. The course helps teachers gain pedagogical content knowledge in relation to teaching mathematics.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Summer


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  • EDCI 730 - Education of the Disadvantaged

    Credits: 3

    Consideration of the life-space of the disadvantaged learner and its relationship to curriculum, organization, and interpersonal relationships in schools. The development of realistic, relevant goals for the teacher of the disadvantaged.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    Typically Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • EDCI 731 - ESL/Dual Language Linguistics

    Credits: 3

    Explores the theoretical underpinnings of language acquisition and linguistics that educators need to understand, in order to better plan appropriately adapted curriculum and instruction for second language learners. The course encompasses problematic aspects of English language learning, the ways in which languages may differ, and certain universal aspects of languages.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Summer


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  • EDCI 732 - Practicum in Career Education

    Credits: 1-6

    Related occupational or professional experiences in approved industry, school, Cooperative Extension Service, or similar agency setting under faculty supervision.

    Typically Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • EDCI 732-737 - Practica in Education

    Credits: 1-6

    Related occupational or professional experiences in approved industry, school, Cooperative Extension Service, or similar agency setting under faculty supervision.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

    Typically Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • EDCI 733 - Curriculum Materials for Ethnic Diversity

    Credits: 3

    An examination and analysis of recent materials and practices of schools serving multiethnic student bodies, particularly minorities from disadvantaged backgrounds. Materials include any items used by the school in implementing the curriculum.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    Typically Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • EDCI 735 - Gender Implications for Education

    Credits: 3

    Implications of the research base on sex-role stereotyping in educational institutions. Examination of resource materials, teaching strategies, and policies intended to facilitate non-sexist educational environments.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Senior standing.

    Typically Offered
    Sufficient demand


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  • EDCI 739 - Coordination of Cooperative Vocational Education

    Credits: 2-3

    Emphasis on legal aspects and other minimum requirements essential to conducting cooperative vocational education programs at the secondary and postsecondary levels.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • EDCI 740 - Culture and Language in Classroom Practice

    Credits: 3

    Examines ways teachers can address diversity in their classrooms with attention to issues such as critical reflection on practice; effective collaboration with families; diversification of the learning environment; use and adaptation of the grade-level curriculum; the differentiation of classroom instruction for cultural and linguistic diversity; and advocacy skill development

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    Typically Offered
    Spring


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  • EDCI 742 - ESL/Dual Language Assessment

    Credits: 3

    An in-depth examination of key issues/challenges in the appropriate language assessment of culturally and linguistically diverse students. Among focal topics in theory, research and practice discussed will be: pre-and post-instructional assessment, authentic and alternative assessment, language testing and placement for programming in ESL/Dual language classrooms.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    Typically Offered
    Spring, Summer


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  • EDCI 745 - ESL/Dual Language Elementary Practicum

    Credits: 3

    The practicum is a portfolio-based experience providing the student with application experiences in ESL/Dual Language methods, assessment, and multicultural competence as well as the opportunity to demonstrate understanding of second language acquisition. Students will be required to spend 60 hours in a school setting where they can practice and implement ESL/BE lessons/ methodology.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: EDCI 720, EDCI 731, EDCI 742, and EDCI 733 or EDCI 740.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • EDCI 746 - ESL/Dual Language Secondary Practicum

    Credits: 3

    The practicum is a portfolio-based experience providing the student with application experiences in ESL/Dual Language methods, assessment, and multicultural competence as well as the opportunity to demonstrate understanding of second language acquisition. Students will be required to spend 60 hours in a school setting where they can practice and implement ESL/BE lessons/ methodology.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: EDCI 720, EDCI 731, EDCI 742, and EDCI 733 or EDCI 740.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • EDCI 749 - Environmental Education

    Credits: 1-3

    The selection, adaptation, and development of environmental education K-12 curriculum materials: procedures for an integrated curricular implementation; the selection of appropriate instructional strategies. Background in environmental studies recommended.

    Typically Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • EDCI 755 - Multicultural Issues in Teaching

    Credits: 3

    Examines the socio-cultural forces that influence the American educational system. Considers curriculum and instruction implications of human differences, and analyzes ways to promote equitable, quality education.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Senior standing.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • EDCI 756 - Tradebooks across the Curriculum

    Credits: 3

    This course examines the use of children’s literature in the K-8 literacy classroom. It focuses on recently published books in several literary genres across curricular areas.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: EDEL 585, EDSEC 586, or EDSEC 582.

    Typically Offered
    Spring, Summer


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  • EDCI 758 - Reading/Writing Connections

    Credits: 3

    This course examines teaching language arts in an integrated manner, exploring the relationships between reading and writing from a developmental perspective. Teaching methods for a holistic environment are highlighted.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: EDEL 585, EDSEC 586, or EDSEC 582.

    Typically Offered
    Summer


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  • EDCI 760 - Action Research in Education

    Credits: 3

    This course introduces the theoretical and practical dimensions of school-based action research about curriculum and instruction topics, and students conduct an action research project. Access to the research site is required.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • EDCI 770 - Methods for Second language Acquisition/Learning Advanced Approached in World lang Ed

    Credits: 3

    Study of the development of second language instruction both historical and current Syntax, morphology, discourse analysis, and global proficiency evaluation are foci for analysis of methods and for the development of a personal method of teaching. Twenty- four (24) credits in one-second language at 200 level and above or equivalent is recommended learning.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: EDSEC 500 and EDSEC 520.

    Typically Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • EDCI 775 - Readings in Curriculum and Instruction

    Credits: 1-3

    Readings in research and application in specialized areas in education.

    Note:
    May be taken more than once.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • EDCI 776 - Teaching in Middle Schools

    Credits: 3

    Several instructional approaches consistent with the characteristics of the emerging adolescent student (grades 5-9) will be examined in relation to current research. Direct development of alternative curricular programs. Appropriate use of interdisciplinary activities and nontraditional materials will be emphasized.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: EDCEP 315.

    Typically Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • EDCI 779 - Primary School Education

    Credits: 3

    A course for those interested in the kindergarten and primary school child. Emphasis will be placed on curriculum development, pertinent research, and innovative practices in early education.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Senior standing.

    Typically Offered
    Summer


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  • EDCI 780 - Kindergarten Education

    Credits: 3

    A specialized study of the kindergarten in the American school: methods and materials for working with the kindergarten child, including communication and explanation skills and readiness for reading.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Senior standing.

    Typically Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • EDCI 781 - Teaching the Theoretical Foundations of Constitutional Government

    Credits: 1

    Examines the theories (e.g., natural rights, classical republicanism, and constitutionalism) and theorists (e.g., Aristotle, Locke, Hobbes, and Montesquieu) that most influenced constitutional thinking in the United States.  Explores how to teach effectively about these theories and theorists.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • EDCI 782 - Teaching the Historical Origins of Constitutional Government

    Credits: 1

    Examines seminal ideas, documents, and events in the creation of the United States Constitution such as problems with the Articles of Confederation, the characteristics of good government, the debates at the Philadelphia Convention, the Federalist Papers, and the Antifederalist Papers.  Explores how to teach effectively these ideas, documents, and events.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • EDCI 783 - Teaching the Development of Constitutional Principles

    Credits: 1

    Examines the development of political ideas and constitutional thinking since the Founding.  Focuses on how the Bill of Rights, the amendment process, judicial review, and the Fourteenth Amendment are used to empower and limit government. Explores how teach effectively about developments in constitutional thought.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • EDCI 784 - Teaching the Institutions of Government

    Credits: 1

    Examines the powers, limits, and development of political institutions such as Congress, the President, the Supreme Court, and political parties.  Explores how teach effectively about these institutions.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • EDCI 785 - Teaching the Bill of Rights

    Credits: 1

    Examines the rights protected by the United States Constitution and the ways that rights empower citizens, limit government, and contribute to constitutional government. Explores how to teach effectively about rights.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • EDCI 786 - Topics in Curriculum and Instruction

    Credits: 1-3

    Examination of current topic in area of specialization of faculty.

    Note:
    Varied topics offered each semester so course may be repeated.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • EDCI 787 - Teaching Citizenship

    Credits: 1

    Examines development of the rights, responsibilities, and challenges of citizenship in the United States.  Explores how teach effectively about citizenship.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • EDCI 788 - Teaching the Constitutional Principles of America’s Founders.

    Credits: 3

    Develops constitutional principles; explores perspectives of constitutional interpretation, change, and preservation; raises questions about the immediate and enduring significance of America’s founding principles and documents; and introduces sound pedagogical practices to teach about them.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • EDCI 789 - Methods and Materials in Civic Education

    Credits: 3

    Focuses on the pedagogical aspects of civic education and engagement such as research-based approaches to concept attainment, skill development, discussion, and deliberation as well as analysis of curriculum materials and programs that apply these pedagogies.

    Typically Offered
    Spring


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  • EDCI 790 - Engaged Citizens: Public Policy Issues and Processes

    Credits: 3

    Examines the teaching of the workings of constitutional government through the lens of the public policymaking processes and the roles of individual voters, organized publics, the media, and state and local governments in that process.

    Typically Offered
    Summer


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  • EDCI 791 - Teaching Science and Mathematics in the Elementary School

    Credits: 4

    Develops knowledge, skills, and dispositions to effectively teach elementary science and mathematics. Introduces content, methods, and materials. Explores curriculum integration.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Admission to MAT Program.
    Corequisite: EDCI 800.


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  • EDCI 792 - Teaching Social Studies, Reading, and Literacy in the Elementary School

    Credits: 4

    Develops knowledge, skills, and dispositions to effectively teach elementary social studies, reading, and language arts. Introduces content, methods, and materials. Explores curriculum integration.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Admission to MAT Program.
    Corequisite: EDCI 800.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • EDCI 793 - Teaching Health, Movement, and Fine Arts in Elementary Schools

    Credits: 4

    Develops knowledge, skills, and dispositions to effectively teach health, movement, and fine arts. Introduces content, methods, and materials. Explores curriculum integration.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Admission to MAT Program.

    Typically Offered
    Spring


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  • EDCI 794 - Advanced Methods of Teaching

    Credits: 3

    Examines popular theories, important principles, research-based strategies, and best practices associated with effective teaching.  Provides a venue to apply theory to practice; connect ideas and actions; and link content and pedagogy.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • EDCI 795 - Problems in Curriculum and Instruction

    Credits: 1-2

    Independent study of a specific problem in curriculum or instruction.

    Repeat for Credit
    Repeatable

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • EDCI 796 - Brain‐Based Literacy Instruction

    Credits: 3

    This course provides advanced study of theory and research regarding literacy acquisition related to brain development and function. The intended audience includes K‐12 regular classroom teachers, reading teachers, resource room teachers, teacher aides, and other professionals concerned with meeting the literacy needs of children and young adults. The following topics are covered in the course: Cognitive functions, memory systems, sensitive/ critical periods for brain development related to literacy, implications for classroom environment and stress upon student performance, executive functions and research‐based instructional strategies found to increase student performance.

    Typically Offered
    On Sufficient Demand


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  • EDCI 797 - Secondary Content Field Colloquium I

    Credits: 2

    This course is designed to explore key concepts within the secondary content field.  Focus will be on advancing the development of disciplinary content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge.

    Typically Offered
    Summer


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  • EDCI 798 - Secondary Content Field Colloquium II

    Credits: 2

    This course is designed to explore additional key concepts within the secondary content field.  Focus will be on advancing the development of disciplinary content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • EDCI 799 - Secondary Content Field Colloquium III

    Credits: 2

    Class explores the content knowledge of the candidate in regards to the middle and secondary content curriculum, identifies areas of strength and weakness in content knowledge, and provides enrichment and remediation to prepare the candidate for the internship experience.

    Typically Offered
    Intersession


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  • EDCI 800 - Teaching Practicum

    Credits: 1-6

    Participate in supervised field experience in K‐12 schools. Apply principles of curriculum, instruction, and assessment to plan, teach, and reflect.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Admission to MAT Program.
    Corequisites: EDCI 791, EDCI 792.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • EDCI 801 - Internship in K-12 Schools

    Credits: 4

    Supervised experience teaching in discipline‐specific K‐12 school classrooms.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • EDCI 803 - Curriculum Development

    Credits: 3

    An overall view of the entire school curriculum, patterns of organization, outlining of instructional fields, and specific helps in curriculum development for administrators and classroom teachers.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • EDCI 810 - In-Service Education for Beginning Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers

    Credits: 2-3

    For beginning teachers who desire assistance with career and technical program management, instructional planning and delivery, professional role development, and the organization of information related to career and technical family and consumer sciences teaching.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: EDSEC 500.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • EDCI 812 - History of Education

    Credits: 3

    The history of education is explored critically through multiple perspectives. Complex forces governing changes in education are exposed–forces that are felt but unseen. By studying historical contexts, much about schooling today is seen as problematic and open to question–not as inevitable. This study pushes past a passive acceptance of the status quo via a vigorous, fresh analysis.

    Typically Offered
    Spring


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  • EDCI 813 - Comparative Philosophies of Education

    Credits: 3

    Philosophical thought in education is examined critically through multiple perspectives. The learning environment, the role of the learner, and the role of the teacher are issues central to analysis in the course as they manifest themselves in learning and teaching for social change and social justice. The questions of what are freedom, democracy, truth, power, and choice are central to the examination.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • EDCI 814 - Understanding and Teaching Reading

    Credits: 3

    Foundational issues in K-12 reading instruction. Focus on the reading process, the nature of the learner, the text, and the instructional setting.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Teaching experience.

    Typically Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • EDCI 816 - Approaches to Reading Instruction

    Credits: 3

    A foundational study of research-based approaches, materials, and methods for effective K-12 reading instruction.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Teaching experience.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • EDCI 817 - Reading Comprehension

    Credits: 3

    Reviews comprehension theory and research; explores strategies for developing reading comprehension in readers. K-12; examines evaluative devices for assessing comprehension abilities.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Teaching experience.

    Typically Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • EDCI 818 - Theoretical Models of Reading

    Credits: 3

    Advanced study of reading with an emphasis on foundational theories and seminal research studies reflecting the complexity of the reading process.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Teaching experience.

    Typically Offered
    Spring, odd years


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  • EDCI 820 - Contemporary Issues in Language Arts

    Credits: 3

    An analysis of current methods, issues, and trends in teaching, speaking, listening, and writing through the study of significant literature and research findings.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Teaching experience.

    Typically Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • EDCI 821 - Advanced Methods in the Teaching of K-12 Mathematics

    Credits: 3

    Advanced study of selected topics in K-12 mathematics emphasizing new programs, trends, controversial topics, and new recommendations for persistent problems; findings of recent research stressed.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Teaching experience.

    Typically Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • EDCI 822 - Contemporary Issues in Social Studies

    Credits: 3

    Current methods, materials, issues, and trends in developing social consciousness among K-12 students. Social science strategies usable by students.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Teaching experience.

    Typically Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • EDCI 823 - History of Mathematics Education

    Credits: 3

    This course will examine the issues and forces behind the evolution of mathematics education reform from 1820-present. Historical readings, mathematics curricula, analysis of political and social change, and research in both psychology and mathematics education will be analyzed to establish a foundation for understanding current reform efforts.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • EDCI 825 - Research in Mathematics Teaching and Learning

    Credits: 3

    This course will focus on seminal and contemporary research in mathematics teaching and learning. Emphasis will be placed on current trends in K-12 classrooms, the relationship between curriculum and instruction to current mathematics education research, critical analysis of research practices, solving and analyzing problems, and designing goals and outcomes for instructional strategies.

    Typically Offered
    Summer


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  • EDCI 826 - Contemporary Technologies in Mathematics Education

    Credits: 3

    The purpose of this class is to explore the theoretical implications of using technology as a tool for teaching mathematics in K-12 classrooms. The course content will focus on the continual evolution of technology and how this evolution can assist in the teaching and learning of mathematics.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • EDCI 827 - Theoretical Models of Mathematics Teaching and Learning

    Credits: 3

    This course will focus on the theories of learning, which provide a foundation for the standards for mathematical practice. The course will specifically address historical and contemporary theories related to mathematics teaching and learning.

    Typically Offered
    Spring, even years


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  • EDCI 828 - Assessment in Mathematics Education

    Credits: 3

    This course will provide participants with assessment tools necessary to enhance learning for diverse student populations. The course will explore ways to document student performance and progress for instructional and accountability purposes. Participants will become familiar with quantitative and qualitative concepts and practices used to evaluate student learning in the classroom.

    Typically Offered
    Summer, even years


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  • EDCI 830 - Contemporary Issues in Family and Consumer Sciences Education

    Credits: 3

    Advanced study of evolving trends and materials for Family and Consumer Sciences programs; application to teaching and curriculum.

    Requisites:
    Recommended prerequisite: EDSEC 621 and teaching experience.

    Typically Offered
    Summer


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  • EDCI 831 - Contemporary Issues in Teaching and Learning

    Credits: 3

    Advanced study of selected topics and contemporary issues in curriculum and instruction emphasizing new programs, trends, instructional strategies, and curricular issues. Findings of recent research are stressed.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Teaching experience.

    Typically Offered
    Spring, Summer


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  • EDCI 834 - Improving Science Teaching

    Credits: 3

    Evaluation and implementation of psychological and philosophical foundations will be stressed in improving K-12 science teaching.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Teaching experience.

    Typically Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • EDCI 835 - Supervision of Student Teaching

    Credits: 3

    Organization and functions of student teaching programs; orienting, supervising, and evaluating student teachers in elementary and secondary schools.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Teaching experience.

    Typically Offered
    Spring


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  • EDCI 840 - Literacy Assessment

    Credits: 3

    An overview of the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data from formal and informal assessment methods and instruments to enhance literacy instruction by documenting growth and literacy development.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: EDCI 816.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, odd years


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  • EDCI 841 - Supporting Struggling Readers

    Credits: 3

    Explores the identities of “struggling readers” across grade levels to address the importance of interest, motivation, gender, culture, and language on learning to read with an emphasis on differentiated instruction to support literacy development and lifelong reading.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Teaching experience.

    Typically Offered
    Spring, even years


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  • EDCI 844 - Curriculum Development in Family and Consumer Sciences

    Credits: 3

    The course focuses on current trends in career and technical family and consumer sciences curricula. Designed to assist family and consumer sciences teachers and supervisors in the articulation of secondary programs, analysis, and development of curriculum models for specific school situations.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: EDSEC 620.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Summer


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  • EDCI 845 - ELD/Dual Language Methods

    Credits: 3

    This course is an exploration of contemporary approaches, methods, and strategies for the appropriate instruction of second language learners. The course examines the theories of Second Language Acquisition and the need to consider the biographies of students within the scope of classroom teaching and learning.  Also explores foundational perspectives on EFL/dual language approaches, including the communicative, cognitive, and grammatical.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • EDCI 846 - ELD/Dual Language Culture and Language in Classroom Practice

    Credits: 3

    This course examines the many ways in which school educators may build the capacities for cultural and linguistic diversity in the classroom. Special emphasis is placed upon readiness for mutually accommodative professional practices with culturally and linguistically diverse [CLD] students and families in the following areas: foundations of culture and language; critical reflection on practice; maximizing the assets that CLD students and families bring to learning; school and classroom ecology; curriculum conscientiousness; the differentiation of instruction for cultural and linguistic diversity; and a framework for advocacy in practice.

    Typically Offered
    Summer


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  • EDCI 847 - ELD/Dual Language Assessment

    Credits: 3

    This course provides an overview of current issues regarding the assessment of CLD students within classroom practice. Examines pre-instructional student assessment; the acculturation process and asset discovery; issues of language proficiency beyond the measurements; focus on pre-assessment, formative, and summative assessment; using interactive grouping configurations and learning strategies as an integral part of the assessment process; assessments for students in special education settings.

    Typically Offered
    Summer


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  • EDCI 849 - Directed Professional Development/Secondary

    Credits: 5

    Research and teaching under supervision in the secondary school. Open only to outstanding liberal arts graduates enrolled in the special program for the professional preparation of such graduates for teaching in critical areas in secondary schools.

    Typically Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • EDCI 851 - Research and Practice in Classroom Technology

    Credits: 2

    Curriculum, educational technology, and assessment research and theory and examined and aligned with national models and standards for the integration of technology into instruction to support teacher effectiveness and student achievement. Internet access and e-mail are required. Familiarity with a web page construction kit is recommended.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Introductory educational technology course or equivalent.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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