Subject |
Number |
Title |
Hours |
Catalog Description |
CI |
400 |
Anthropology & Education |
3 OR 4 hours. |
This course uses an anthropological approach in the study of formal and informal educational processes to understand the relationship between education, culture and society as represented in ethnographic texts. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Recommended background: ED 100, and ED 135, and ED 205; and ANTH 100 or ANTH 101. |
CI |
410 |
Literature, Social Studies, and the Arts in the Elementary School |
4 hours. |
Theory and practice in curriculum development, planning instruction, and assessing learning in elementary classrooms. Literature, social studies, and the arts content foci. |
CI |
414 |
Middle and High School Literacy |
3 hours. |
Focuses on the teaching of reading and writing strategies appropriate for disciplinary learning and expression. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above; and consent of the instructor. |
CI |
464 |
Bilingualism and Literacy in a Second Language |
4 hours. |
Theoretical foundations of second language acquisition and the teaching of English as second language. Methods and materials for teaching reading and writing in bilingual/ESL settings. Prerequisite(s): CI 481 or ED 258; or consent of the instructor. |
CI |
469 |
The Learning and Teaching of Physics |
4 hours. |
Provides teacher candidates with the foundations and experiences necessary for teaching physics in secondary schools. For those currently teaching, it will also provide tools and background to improve their physics instruction. 4 hours. Same as PHYS 469. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 244; or approval of the department. |
CI |
472 |
Language Proficiency Assessment and ESL Instruction |
4 hours. |
English language proficiency assessment instruments and procedures; effective planning and ESL instructional practices; methods, materials, and technology resources for teaching ESL in K-12 school settings. Prerequisite(s): CI 481 or ED 258; or consent of the instructor. |
CI |
480 |
Technology and Multimedia: Learning Tools in the Classroom |
3 OR 4 hours. |
New technologies to support teaching and learning in pre-college classrooms. Same as SPED 480. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. |
CI |
481 |
Foundations and Current Issues in Educating English Language Learners |
4 hours. |
Philosophical, theoretical, socio-cultural and educational examination of learning and achievement issues that culturally and linguistically diverse students face in American schools. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above. |
CI |
482 |
Assessment and Instruction: A Multilingual/Multicultural Perspective |
4 hours. |
Methods and materials for teaching English language learners (ELLs) in bilingual/ESL classrooms. Emphasis upon curricular and methodological practices, assessment for academic placement, and instruction. Prerequisite(s): CI 481 or ED 258; or consent of the instructor. |
CI |
483 |
Methodology of Second Language Teaching |
3 OR 4 hours. |
Approaches, methods, and techniques for teaching second languages with a focus on speaking, listening, writing, reading, and on assessment and curriculum/syllabus design. Same as LING 483 and LCSL 483. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above and consent of the instructor. |
CI |
484 |
Curriculum and Instruction in the Middle School |
3 hours. |
Philosophy, curriculum, and instructional methods for teaching middle grade students (grades five through eight). Content area reading is included. Prerequisite(s): EPSY 255 or both ED 200 and ED 210; or graduate standing and either ED 402 or ED 403, and ED 421; and approval of the of the College of Education. |
CI |
494 |
Special Topics in Curriculum and Instruction |
1 TO 4 hours. |
Exploration of an area not covered in existing course offerings. Content varies. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. |