Course Prefix
Course Number
Course Title
Course Description
Credits
Sections
Seats
Degree Yield
Most Recent Offering
   
EDCI 600 Trends in Art Education Curriculum Recent developments in art education.
3
2
35
M.Ed.
Spring 2010
   
EDCI 601 History of Art Education Perspective on art education philosophy as viewed through an historical survey.
3
1
20
M.Ed.
Fall 2009
   
EDCI 602 The Teaching of Aesthetics in the Public Schools Critical investigation of art, and curriculum implications.
3
M.Ed.
Fall 2008
   
EDCI 603 Integrated Art Methods Builds upon the pedagogical foundation of an initial art education methods course and provides future art teachers with the means for developing PreK-12 art lesson/unit plans for a balanced qualitative art program for today's diverse and inclusive schools/classrooms. Integrating art with other subject areas.
3
1
20
M.Ed.
Fall 2010
   
EDCI 604 Learning and Teaching in the Physical Sciences I Engagement in laboratory and inquiry-based methods to develop coherent understandings about the physical world and explore issues in the physical sciences. Personal engagements with phenomena and reflection on the learning and instructional experiences.
3
M.Ed. + Certif
   
EDCI 605 Learning and Teaching in the Physical Sciences II A second course in a sequence using laboratory and inquiry-based methods to study physical science learning and teaching. Candidates will move toward more sophisticated understandings of elementary/middle school curriculum topics in the physical sciences. Personal engagement with phenomena and reflection on the learning and instructional experiences.
3
M.Ed. + Certif
Summer 2009
   
EDCI 606 Learning and Teaching Biological Sciences Engagement in laboratory and inquiry-based methods to develop coherent understandings about the natural world and explore issues learning in biology. Personal engagement with phenomena and reflection on the learning and instructional experiences.
3
M.Ed. + Certif
Summer 2009
   
EDCI 607 Learning and Teaching in the Biological Sciences II A second course in a sequence using laboratory and inquiry-based methods to study learning and teaching in biology. Candidates will move toward more sophisticated understandings of elementary/middle school curriculum topics in the life sciences. Personal engagement with phenomena and reflection on the learning and instructional experiences.
3
M.Ed. + Certif
Fall 2009
   
EDCI 611 Studying Student Learning in Diverse Settings This course deepens teacher understanding of student development and the cultural context for teaching through readings and focused field studies. Participants will also begin developing skills needed for investigations using methods of interpretive inquiry. EDCI Outreach Offering for MCERT Program.
3
3
60
M.Ed.
Fall 2010
   
EDCI 612 Assessing Student Learning and Development Prepares experienced teachers to assess student knowledge, strategies and skills over time so that they can design instruction that builds on student strengths and addresses student needs. Teachers will study the purposes of assessment including school and student needs. Teachers will study the purposes of assessment including school and teacher accountability, student placement, course grade assignment and instructional design. They also will explore types of formal and informal assessment, curriculum-based and curriculum-free assessment, external and teacher made assessment.
3
1
20
M.Ed.
Fall 2010
   
EDCI 614 Developing a Professional Portfolio Students will examine issues of performance assessment and develop professional portfolios following the guidelines established by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. Drawing on the research data collected throughout their program and relying on inquiry, reflections, and analysis, they will synthesize and present the body of their teaching experience.
3
1
25
M.Ed.
Summer 2009
   
EDCI 618 Proseminar for Teaching Internship Supports and complements candidates' internship experiences. Extends skills in implementing less plans (lesson planning), culturally competent teaching, classroom management, issues of professionalism, and protfolio development.
1-3
1
13
M.Ed.
Fall 2010
   
EDCI 620 Trends in Secondary School Curriculum: Social Studies Recent developments in educational thinking and practice on the curriculum in social studies. EDCI Outreach offering for MCERT Program.
3
2
30
M.Ed.
Spring 2010
   
EDCI 621 Trends in Secondary School Curriculum: Geography Recent developments in educational thinking and practice on the curriculum in geography.
3
M.Ed.
   
EDCI 622 Teaching Social Studies in Elementary Schools Examination of current literature and research in the social sciences as they relate to social studies curriculum and instruction. EDCI Outreach offering for MCERT Program.
3
2
40
M.Ed.
Spring 2010
   
EDCI 627 Secondary Social Studies Pedagogy The second course in a three-course teaching methods sequence. Addresses two key questions: (1) How do secondary school students think about and learn history/social studies? (2) How can secondary teachers teach history/social studies in ways that promote student learning?
3
1
20
M.Ed.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 630 Foundations of Second Language Education: Legal, Social and Historical Trends and Issues Knowledge of history, research, current practice and public policy issues in the field of second languague education from kindergarten to post-secondary settings. Required for TESOL certification program.
3
1
20
M.Ed.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 631 Student Assessment in the Second Language Classroom Analysis of standardized and teacher-made FL/ESL tests; emphasis on principles of FL/ESL test construction. Field testing of commercial and teacher-made materials.
3
1
25
M.Ed.
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 632 Special Education and Oral Language Development in TESOL Understanding of pre-referal, referal, assessment and identification process, as well as instruction of English Language Learners with learning disabilities. Required for TESOL Certification program. EDCI Outreach offering for MCERT Program and Lit Coach PBC Program.
3
2
45
M.Ed.
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 633 Teaching for Cross Cultural Communication Techniques and content for teaching in foreign language classes, and English as a second language (ESL) classes. Research and evaluation of selected aspects of a culture as basis for creating teaching materials.
3
2
30
M.Ed.
Summer 2009
 
EDCI 634 Methods of Teaching ESOL This course presents a survey of the historical and current approaches, methods, and techniques of teaching English to speakers of other languages, from grammar to translation to audiolingual and communicative approaches. Additionally, successful classroom practices that address the needs of culturally diverse and language minority students will be analyzed.
3
1
20
M.Ed.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 635 English Grammar for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages English grammar and methods of teaching grammar for graduate, prospective and current teachers of English to speakers of other languages. Analysis of the major grammatical structures of American English. Discussion of the role of teaching grammar, and effective classroom methods and techniques for the English as a second/foreign language classroom.
3
1
25
M.Ed.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 636 Teaching ESOL Reading and Writing in the Elementary Classroom Areas Analysis of elementary school classroom culture, social contexts, and instructional strategies which foster language development in elementary school content areas.
3
2
39
M.Ed.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 637 Advanced Laboratory Practice in Foreign Language/TESOL Education Supervised internship in TESOL setting.
2-6
1
15
M.Ed.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 638 Teaching ESOL Reading and Writing in Secondary Content Areas Analysis of approaches to curriculum, current research, theory and pedagogy of reading and writing to second language students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Required for TESOL certification.
3
1
20
M.Ed.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 640 Trends in Secondary School Curriculum: English Recent developments in educational thinking and practice on the curriculum in English education.
3
1
20
M.Ed.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 641 Trends in Secondary School Curriculum: Speech Recent developments in educational thinking and practice on the curriculum in speech.
3
M.Ed.
 
EDCI 642 Communications and the School Curriculum Curriculum development based on communication as the major vehicle for describing the learner's interactions with persons, knowledge, and materials in the classroom and school environment.
3
1
14
M.Ed.
Summer 2009
 
EDCI 643 Teaching Language Arts in Elementary Schools Analysis of current issues, trends, and problems in language-arts instruction.
3
3
63
M.Ed. M.A.
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 644 Issues and Trends in Children's Literature Contemporary social conditions and problems, trends in publishing, advertising, censorship, media adaptation, and reading habits.
3
M.Ed. M.A.
Fall 2006
 
EDCI 645 Teaching and Learning Geometry in the Middle Grades Designed to enhance both the pedagogical and geometric content knowledge of middle school mathematics teachers.
3
M.Ed.
 
EDCI 650 Trends in Mathematics Education Recent developments in educational thinking and practice which have affected the curriculum in mathematics.
3
1
25
M.Ed.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 651 Teaching and Learning Mathematics in Secondary Schools Objectives, selection and organization of subject matter, appropriate methods, lesson plans, textbooks, technology and other instructional materials; assessment of student learning and other topics pertinent to secondary mathematics education. Internship or other placement in an elementary school is required.
3
1
20
M.Ed.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 652 Teaching and Learning Mathematics in the Elementary School Strategies and methodologies for the teaching of elementary school mathematics based on current research and theories about how children learn mathematics. Attention is given to professional recommendations and teaching practices that foster communication, reasoning, and reflection in the mathematics classroom. Internship or other placement in an elementary school is required.
3
2
40
M.Ed.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 653 Developing Understanding in Mathematics Instructional principles, research, and methods supporting the mathematical learning of all children and fostering mathematical understanding via the process standards of problem solving, reasoning, communication, connections, and representation.
3
1
20
M.Ed.
Summer 2009
 
EDCI 654 Assessing Mathematical Understanding Techniques of assessing k-12 students' understanding of mathematics - including standardized tests, but focusing on alternative forms such as individual interviews, writing tasks, performance tasks, portfolios. Mathematics assessment viewed as an ongoing part of instruction.
3
1
20
M.Ed.
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 655 Teaching and Learning Algebra in the Middle School Designed to enhance middle school mathematics teachers' content and pedagogical knowledge in algebra.
3
1
18
M.Ed.
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 656 Teaching and Learning Statistics in the Middle School Designed to enhance both the pedagogical and statistical/data analysis content knowledge of middle school mathematics teachers.
3
1
17
M.Ed.
Summer 2009
 
EDCI 657 Understanding and Engaging Students' Conceptions of Mathematics Research related to K-14 students' common errors in and (mis)understandings of mathematics. Instructional strategies useful in building on errors and changing students' conceptions.
3
M.Ed.
Fall 2009
 
EDCI 660 Foundations of Reading Broad and comprehensive overview of reading and literacy and factors that may influence effective reading practices such as instruction, classroom environment and individual differences. Focus on different knowledge domains and traditions of inquiry related to reading and reading instruction.
3
1
15
M.Ed.
Fall 2009
 
EDCI 661 Content Area Reading Research-based strategies for improving reading to learn in the content areas (K-12). EDCI Outreach offering for Reading Program.
3
1
20
M.Ed.
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 662 Diagnostic Reading Assessment and Instruction Survey course in diagnostic reading assessment and instruction for graduate students not majoring in reading.
3
1
13
M.Ed.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 663 Understanding, Evaluation and Using Research in School Reading Programs Focus on understanding, critiquing, and applying reading/literacy research; reviewing research to improve practice; analyzing data at the district, school, classroom, and student levels to improve reading instruction.
3
1
15
M.Ed. Ph.D
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 664 Clinical Assessment in Reading Clinical diagnostic techniques and materials for assessing reading strengths and needs.
3
1
20
M.Ed.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 665 Clinical Instruction in Reading Clinical procedures and materials for reading instruction.
3
1
15
M.Ed.
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 666 Leadership in Schoolwide Reading Program Preparation of reading personnel to function as resource persons to classroom teachers, administrators and the school community.
3
1
15
M.Ed. Ph.D
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 667 Multicultural Materials and Instruction for K-12 Readers An exploration of the multicultural materials and instructional strategies that create responsive K-12 classrooms and curricula for diverse readers.
3
1
20
M.Ed. Ph.D
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 670 Trends in School Curriculum: Science Recent developments in educational thinking and practice on the curriculum in science education.
3
1
10
M.Ed.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 671 Teaching Science in Elementary Schools Identification of problems in teaching science. Methods for improving the effectiveness of science education.
3
2
40
M.Ed.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 673 Assessing, Diagnosing, and Teaching Writing Application of theory and research on composition instruction to review assessment and diagnostic procedures useful to writing teachers. Development of curricular materials for implementing appropriate individual, small group, and large-group instruction.
3
2
40
M.Ed.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 674 Increasing Science Reading Comprehension Reading comprehension strategy instruction embedded in science teaching. Involves field observations by instructor. Meets certification gudielines for requirements of Part II of MSDE's Teaching Reading in the Content Areas.
3
M.Ed.
 
EDCI 675 Learning to Teach and Learn Science Developing practices of instruction in science teaching in the context of understanding student science learning.
3
1
20
M.Ed.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 676 Reflection and Practice in Secondary School Science Teaching Use of classroom videotape and student work as data for teachers to analyze their students' thinking and discuss instructional interpretation, strategies, and techniques in the specific contexts of their classes.
3
1
15
M.Ed.
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 677 Computers in Science Education Current and projected methods by which computers can augment classroom and laboratory-based science instruction in school and non-school settings.
3
M.Ed.
Spring 2007
 
EDCI 680 Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools Recent developments in educational thinking and practice which have effected the curriculum.
3
M.Ed.
Summer 2009
 
EDCI 681 Trends in Elementary School Curriculum Recent developments in educational thinking and practice which have affected the curriculum in elementary education.
3
M.Ed.
Fall 2007
 
EDCI 682 Proseminar in Professional Development Introduction to professional development for human service profession. Survey of professional and research literature; analysis of allied fields.
3
1
15
M.Ed.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 685 Research Methods The interpretation and conduct of research in curriculum and instruction.
3
1
25
M.Ed.
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 686 Competency-Based Curricula in Early Childhood Education Theoretical issues in the use of computers in early childhood education. Applications of elementary computer languages with children including curriculum development, teaching methods, integration of the computer into the classroom and problem solving.
3
 
Spring 2006 Suggest delete; we don't do ECE
 
EDCI 687 Applications of Computers in Instructional Settings Review and analysis of instructional software and computer-based learning environments from the standpoint of teaching, learning, and design theories. Integration of instructional and tool software into classroom settings.
3
1
20
M.Ed.
Summer 2009
 
EDCI 688A Special Topics in Curriculum and Instruction: Advanced K-12 Foreign Language Methods and Technology Current topics and issues in teaching. Open only to students admitted to graduate teacher education program option.
1-3
1
20
 
Fall 2009
 
EDCI 688B (to be 613) Special Topics in Curriculum and Instruction: Practice and Theory in Teaching Second Language Learners EDCI Outreach offering for MCERT Program.
3
1
15
M.Ed
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 623 Special Topics in Curriculum and Instruction: Teaching and Learning Geometry in the Middle Grades Outreach MCPS Partnership Program.
3
1
22
M.Ed
Summer 2009
 
EDCI 688G Special Topics in Curriculum and Instruction: Leadership in Literacy Education Professional Development Outreach Offering. Study of and experience with leadership in literacy, language, literature, and composition. Readings in literacy and leadership in literacy programs. Participation in workshops in literature and writing.
1-3
1
15
Ed.D. M.Ed. Ph.D.
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 688I Special Topics in Curriculum and Instruction: Building Schools Through Arts Integration Open to AACPS teachers involved in AA Arts Integration Summer Seminar.
3
2
20
M.Ed.
Summer 2009
 
EDCI 688J Special Topics in Curriculum and Instruction: Adolescent Learning and Development EDCI Secondary MCERT Outreach Program.
1-3
2
70
M.Ed.
Summer 2009
 
EDCI 688M Special Topics in Curriculum and Instruction: Mathematics in the Secondary Classroom EDCI Outreach offering for MCERT Program.
3
1
10
M.Ed.
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 688N Special Topics in Curriculum and Instruction: Pedagogical Experts in Educational Technologies for Teaching Science Outreach offering. PGCPS Teacher Professional Development in Chemistry.
1-3
1
23
Certof?
Summer 2009
 
EDCI 688Q Special Topics in Curriculum and Instruction: Seeing is Believing: Historical Imagery and Critical Thinking  
3
1
20
M.Ed.
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 688R Special Topics in Curriculum and Instruction: Advanced Foreign Language Methodology EDCI Outreach Course Offering for Foreign Language Program. MHEC Grant for Professional Development.
3
1
20
Non-Degree
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 689 Teaching Internship Internship experiences in elementary or secondary teaching with appropriate supervision.
1-9
9
180
M, Ed.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 690 Teaching as a Profession The profession of teaching and the knowledge base that defines teaching. Current and social issues that affect teaching and learning; role of research and experience in learning to teach.
3
1
15
M, Ed.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 691 Models of Teaching: Theories and Applications Theory and research on teaching as applied to models of instruction. Practice in developing an initial repertoire of teaching models and in providing thoughtful critique of teaching based on these models.
3
M.Ed.
Fall 2008
 
EDCI 692 Conducting Interpretive Inquiry in Classroom Contexts An advanced course in qualitative research methods that requires a fully developed research project in a classroom context. In addition to the tools and techniques of data gathering, the course considers methods of on-going data analysis, way of knowing and writing about field research, issues of reflexivity, and the ethical and political decisions involved in crafting text.
3
Ph.D
Spring 2008
 
EDCI 693 Research on Effective Teaching Survey of the research literature on effective teaching and schools. Observation and analysis of teaching in a variety of school and classroom settings.
3
Ph.D
Fall 2007
 
EDCI 694 Transformative Pedagogy and School Subjects Examines the potential of various pedagogies to be transformative in relation to school subject matters, school identities, and school contexts.
3
Ph.D
 
EDCI 695 Teaching Science and Social Studies through Environmental Study Curriculum and instruction for science and social studies within a multicultural and environmental context; analysis of social studies and science curriculum materials; utilization of school and community resources.
3
1
14
M.Ed.
Summer 2009
 
EDCI 696 Conducting Research on Teaching Application of the knowledge base on effective teaching to the analysis and improvement of educational practice. Research methods used in the study of classroom teaching. Design and conduct of an action research project.
3
1
23
M.Ed.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 697 Embracing Diversity in Classroom Communities The course aims to help students understand race, class, gender, and sexuality as systems of privilege, exclusion, marginalization, and the centrality of embracing diversity in the classroom communities to promote the success of all students.
3
1
25
M.Ed.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 698 Conducting Research on Teaching Application of the knowledge base on effective teaching to the analysis and improvement of educational practice. Research methods used in the study of classroom teaching. Design and conduct of an action research project.
1-3
9
182
M.Ed.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 720 Theory and Research in Social Studies Education A survey of the research literature; evaluation of research techniques; consideration of relevant instructional curriculum theory; evaluation of modern teaching methods and techniques.
3
1
15
Ph.D.
Spring 2009
 
EDCI 730 Theory and Research in Second Language Teaching, Bilingualism The course will review basic and applied research on bilingualism with applications to educational contexts for English Language Learners in US schools.
3
1
20
Ph.D.
Spring 2012
  
EDCI 732 Second Language Acquisition Major theoretical approaches to second language acquisition. For teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). MCERT Secondary Outreach Offering.
3
2
35
M.Ed.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 734 Teaching English Language Learners: Current and Future Research Directions Research on the preparation of generalists and specialists teaching English Language Learners. Current research and future research directions.
3
1
20
Ph.D.
Fall 2009
 
EDCI 740 Theory and Research in English Education A survey of the research literature; evaluation of research techniques; consideration of relevant instructional curriculum theory; evaluation of modern teaching methods and techniques.
3
Ph.D.
Spring 2003
 
EDCI 741 Theory and Research in Speech Education A survey of the research literature; evaluation of research techniques; consideration of relevant instructional curriculum theory; evaluation of modern teaching methods and techniques.
3
Ph.D.
Initiated 1982 SIS has no lst offered record.suggest we deleted.
 
EDCI 745 Theory and Research in Written Communication Analysis and synthesis of recent theoretical trends in writing research; the reading and critiquing of representative research studies. The study of research methods for conducting disciplined inquiry in written communication.
3
1
20
Ph.D.
Fall 2009
 
EDCI 751 Foundations of Mathematics Education I: Theory and Research on Mathematical Thinking and Learning Study of mathematical thinking by students at various levels of schooling considered from classic and contemporary theories of learning that are particularly relevant to the study of mathematics. Exploration of what it means to understand mathematics.
3
1
20
Ph.D.
Fall 2009
 
EDCI 752 Foundations of Mathematics Education II: Theory and Research on Mathematics Teaching Knowledge of and insights into how mathematics has been and is being taught; theories about how it might be taught. Familiarity with the methods used to do research on teaching and to improve teaching.
3
1
20
Ph.D.
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 753 Foundations of Mathematics Education III: Curriculum The study of curriculum in mathematics and research on curriculum. The relationship of mathematics and school mathematics; the forms, purposes,development, and evaluation of mathematics curricula.
3
1
20
Ph.D.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 754 Foundations of Mathematics Education IV: Policy, Professional Development and Teacher Preparation Preservice teacher education, professional development, and policy as agents of reform in mathematics education.
3
1
20
Ph.D.
Spring 2009
 
EDCI 758 Research Seminar in Mathematics Education Read, plan, conduct, and report on research projects. Projects may be faculty/student projects, or group or individual student projects (may or may not be related to a dissertation). Emphasis on framing researchable questions. Faculty and peer feedback is crucial.
3
1
12
Ph.D.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 761 Advanced Clinical Practices in Reading Assessment Clinical practicum in assessment focusing on strengths and needs in reading. Case report writing and conferences.
3
1
15
M.Ed.
Summer 2009
 
EDCI 762 Advanced Clinical Practices in Reading Instruction Clinical practicum in instruction focusing on instructional techniques and diagnostic teaching.
3
1
15
M.Ed.
Summer 2009
 
EDCI 763 Reading, Cognition, and Instruction: Reading in the Content Areas I Provide secondary education students with an understanding of the interactive nature of the reading process, the use of search based instructional strategies, the relationship between vocabulary development and student concept development, the design of strategic reading instruction, the methods for assessing content area literacy, and the ability to plan instruction and communicate with students, parents, and allied professionals.
3
2
40
M.Ed.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 764 Writing Across the Curriculum Emphasis on providing secondary education majors with an interdisciplinary foundation in current theory, research, and best practice focused on the teaching of writing across the curriculum, e.g.,art, English, foreign languages and TESOL, language arts, mathematics, music, sciences, and social studies. Exceptional student, inclusion, and diversity issues w ill be discussed.
3
1
30
M.Ed. Ph.D.
Summer 2009
 
EDCI 765 Prcesses and Acquisition of Reading Provide elementary education certification candidates with an understanding of reading acquisition and its underlying processes. Topics include language development in relation to reading development; the biological basis of this development; concepts in emergent literacy; models of reading acquisition and skilled reading; the effects of phonemic awareness in phonics on developing readers; factors in early childhood environments and in beginning literacy instruction that impact language and literacy achievement.
3
2
42
M.Ed.
Summer 2009
 
EDCI 769 Theory and Research in Reading Survey of the literature in reading and allied fields, and an examination of current research trends and methodologies.
3
1
20
Ph.D.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 770 Foundations of Science Education Development of science education; pre-kindergarten through college; the influences on current and future practices; and the identification and critical analysis of topics in science education.
3
1
15
M.Ed. Ph.D
Spring 2009
 
EDCI 771 Theory and Research in Science Education A study of various techniques and paradigms for research in science education, pre-kindergarten through college. Identification and critical analysis of a researchable topic in science education and the development of a proposal.
3
1
15
M.Ed. Ph.D
Fall 2009
 
EDCI 776 Urban Education This seminar provides students with a broad overview of urban education as a field of inquiry by examining the social context of urban schools, how transformative pedagogy is practiced and conceptualized as well as school reform.
3
1
30
M.Ed. Ph.D
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 780 Theory and Research on Teaching Analysis of the interactive process of instruction; preschool through higher education in school and non-school settings; future directions and needed research.
3
1
35
Ph.D.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 781 Analysis of Instruction Theory and practice in observation of instruction and in the related conference with the teacher. Various classroom observation systems and models for conferences are studied and used.
3
Ph.D.
Fall 2007
 
EDCI 782 Power, Privilege, Diversity and Teaching This course critically examines the theoretic foundation of multicultural education with particular emphasis on the relationship between power, privilege, diversity and teaching.
3
1
20
M.Ed. Ph.D
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 783 Theory and Research in Computer Education Examination of the current research and theory in the instructional uses of computers, instructional tutoring systems, computer programing environments, computer-based laboratories and problem solving environments in educational settings.
3
M.Ed. Ph.D
Fall 2007
 
EDCI 784 Teaching, Professional Development and School Change Examines currrent scholarship on professional development for K-12 teachers, characteristics of good professional development, and its relationship to teaching, learning, and school improvement.
3
2
28
M.Ed. Ph.D
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 785 Teacher Preparation, Diversity, and Social Change A critical examination of the theory and research on Teacher preparation with an emphasis on issues of race, class, gender, and sexuality and the pervasive inequalities manifest in K-12 school contexts.
3
1
15
M.Ed. Ph.D
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 786 Black and Latino Education: History and Policy Examination of the historical legacies and contemporary policies that have contributed to the educational status (K-20) of Blacks and Latinos in the United States from the 19th century to the present. Issues surrounding language, immigration, racism, social class, and state and federal policies will also be analyzed.
3
1
20
M.Ed. Ph.D
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 787 Disciplinary Knowledge, School Subjects and Educational Reform Examines the interrelationship between ways of knowing in disciplines and how they are represented in school subjects. Implications for the reform of teaching and teacher education are also considered. Outreach offering for Teaching and Learning Policy Program.
3
1
13
Ph.D.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 788 Selected Topics in Teacher Education Current topics and issues in teacher education. Individual instruction course.
1-3
 
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 788A Seminar in Mixed Methods: An Analysis of Teaching Quality. Students examine issues in the use of mixed methods by conducting data analyses using existing qualitative and quantitative datasets on the teaching of mathematics and reading in elementary schools. Background in qualitative and/or quantitative methods required. Permission of instructor. 3
1
  Ph.D.
Spring 2011
 
EDCI 788D Selected Topics in Teacher Education: Coaching Writing in the Teacher Inquiry Workshop Professional Development Outreach offering, National Writing Project.
1-3
1
20
Ed.D. M.A. Ph.D.
Summer 2009
 
EDCI 788E Selected Topics in Teacher Education: Research Seminar in Minority and Urban Education Only for first year Minority and Urban Education doctoral students or permission of instructor.
2
1
15
Ph.D.
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 788I Selected Topics in Teacher Education: Supervising and Mentoring Beginning Educators  
1
1
30
 
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 788J Selected Topics in Teacher Education: Immigrant and Minority Children: Policies Impacting Student Success and Teacher Education (MIMAUE Colloquium Series) Colloquium Sessions
1
1
15
Non-Degree
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 788L Selected Topics in Teacher Education: Crossing Borders, Breaking Boundaries: Summer Institute  
3
1
10
M.Ed.
Summer 2009
 
EDCI 788M Selected Topics in Teacher Education: Coaching and Mentoring Teachers EDCI Outreach Offering for BCPS Lit Coach PBC Program.
3
1
25
PBGC
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 788P Selected Topics in Teacher Education: School Improvement and Organizational Change Outreach EDCI Doctoral Program Washington, D.C. Cohort, NEA.
1-3
1
17
Ed. D.
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 788Q Selected Topics in Teacher Education: Policy Development and Evaluation Outreach offering for Teaching and Learning Policy Program.
1-3
1
13
Ed. D.
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 788R Selected Topics in Teacher Education: Research Foundations of Second Language Education: Examining Linguistically Diverse Student Learning  
3
1
20
Ph.D.
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 788Y Selected Topics in Teacher Education: The Politics of Policy Development Outreach offering for Teaching and Learning Policy Program.
1-3
1
13
Ed.D.
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 790 Epistemological Bases of Education Research A course on research theory, method, and design issues for doctoral students. Focuses on conceptual and theoretical understanding of methodology, the broad rand of both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, and underlying epistemologies as they apply to the study of schools, curriculum, teaching, and teacher education.
3
1
30
Ph. D.
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 791 Qualitative Research I: Design and Fieldwork Builds on EDCI790 to examine in more depth the theoretical and epistemological moorings of different types of qualitative research. Students apply selected field research methods to problems of professional practice in schools and communities while considering central issues and dilemmas that arise while engaging in fieldwork.
3
2
40
Ph. D.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 792 Qualitative Research II: Analysis and Interpretation of Data Uses data collected in EDCI791 to consider methods oof on-going data analysis, ways of knowing and writing about field research, issues of reflexivity, and the ethical and political decisions involved in crafting text. Students will read literature on and exemplars of multiple modes of qualitative data analysis and interpretation.
3
1
20
Ph. D.
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 798 Special Problems in Teacher Education Intended for Masters, AGS, or doctoral students in education who desire to pursue a research problem. Individual instruction course.
1-6
M.Ed. Ph.D.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 799 Master's Thesis Research Individual instruction course.
1-6
M.A.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 820 Seminar in Social Studies Education  
3
1
20
Ph.D.
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 822 Seminar in Secondary Education  
3
 
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EDCI 840 Seminar in English Education  
3
1
15
Ph.D.
Spring 2009
 
EDCI 841 Seminar in Speech Education  
3
 
Fall 2007
 
EDCI 858 Seminar in Mathematics Education Survey and analysis of literature on an identified research topic in mathematics education. Design and implementation of a research study to investigate the identified topic.
1-3
1
10
M.Ed. Ph.D.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 860 Seminar in Reading Education  
3
1
20
Ph.D.
Spring 2009
 
EDCI 861 Research Methods in Reading Current research questions and methods culminating in a study suitable for submission to journals. Emphasis on using and conducting research.
3
1
20
Ph.D.
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 870 Seminar in Science Education  
3
Ph.D.
Fall 2007
 
EDCI 880 Doctoral Proposal Seminar Definition of the problem, development of research design, data collection processes, and writing and critiquing dissertation proposals. Outreach offering for Teaching and Learning Policy Program.
3
1
13
Ph.D.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 881 Ontology and Research Among Marginalized Groups Students analyze the different ways in which social inequality has been understood over time, how those understandings have shaped research of marginalized communities and how, in turn, research has shaped understandings of inequality, particularly in the area of education. Genetic difference, cultural deprivation, and social reproduction are among the theories covered in the course. Students examine both empirically- and theoretically-based works and connections between theoretical frameworks, problem-posing and methodological approaches.
3
1
22
Ph.D.
Fall 2009
 
EDCI 882 The Pedagogy of Teacher Education Provides an overview of the ways that formal teacher education programs help prospective teachers develop knowledge and understanding of subject matter, learners, curriculum, and the purposes of schooling. Focuses specifically on the various pedagogies used in evaluating their efficacy.
3
1
12
Ph.D.
Spring 2010
 
EDCI 888 Apprenticeship in Education Apprentice practice under professional supervision. Credit not to be granted for experience accrued prior to registration. Open only to degree- and certificate-seeking graduate students. Individual instruction course.
1-8
M.Ed. Ph.D.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 889 Internship in Education Internship experiences with appropriate supervision. Credit not to be granted for experience accrued prior to registration. Open only to students advanced to candidacy for doctoral degree. Individual instruction course.
3-8
M.Ed. Ph.D.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 898 Pre-Candidacy Research Individual instruction course.
1-8
Ph.D.
Fall 2010
 
EDCI 899 Doctoral Dissertation Research Individual instruction course.
6
Ph D.
Fall 2010