UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

EDCI 280 Introduction to Teaching (3) Development of conceptual understanding of the teaching-learning process. Seminar to coordinate on-and off-campus experiences.

EDCI 300 "Disciplined-Based Art Education Methods I (3) Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; 2.5 GPA; permission of department. For art education majors only. EDCI300 is designed to provide prospective art teachers with a knowledge base of the theories and best practices which are relevant to effective pedagogy as well as current art education goals and standards. This course focuses on understanding and using research-based teaching techniques and strategies in planning, teaching and evaluating instruction in the K-12 classroom. Emphasis is placed on principles of effective instruction, classroom management, multiculturalism, thinking/questioning/problem solving skills and adaptation/modification of instruction for diverse student populations. Students will be encouraged to explore their understandings and beliefs about teaching (pedagogy) and learning."

EDCI 301 Teaching Art in the Elementary School (3) For elementary and pre-elementary education majors only. Not open to art education majors. Art methods and materials for elementary schools. Includes laboratory experiences with materials appropriate for elementary schools. Emphasis on emerging areas of art education for the elementary classroom teacher.

EDCI 320 "Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Education: Social Studies/ (3) History Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; 2.5 GPA; Permission of department. For education majors only. Objectives, selection and organization of subject matter, appropriate methods, lesson plans, textbooks and other instructional materials, measurement and topics pertinent to social studies education. Includes emphasis on multi-cultural education."

EDCI 321 "Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Education: Social Studies/ (3) Geography Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; 2.5 GPA; permission of department. For education majors only. Objectives, selection and organization of subject matter, appropriate methods, lesson plans, textbooks and other instructional materials, measurement, and topics pertinent to geography education."

EDCI 322 "Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Education: Social Studies (3) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; 2.5 GPA; EDCI397; and permission of department. Corequisites: EDCI342; EDCI352; EDCI362; and EDCI372. For elementary education majors only. Curriculum, organization and methods of teaching, evaluation of materials, and utilization of environmental resources. Emphasis on multicultural education. Includes laboratory/field experiences" .

EDCI 330 "Introduction to K-12 Foreign Language Methods and Technology (3) Prerequisites: 2.5 GPA; permission of department. For education majors only. Language acquisition; theory and best practice in teaching reading, listening, speaking and writing; national proficiency standards; authentic classroom assessment; technology and materials; planning lessons and curricula; classroom organization and management; learning disabilities. Focus on key models; content-based foreign language, FLES (foreign language in elementary schools), K-12 FLEX (foreign language exploratory), and immersion. School visitation and observation in elementary and middle school will be arranged."

EDCI 342 "Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Education: Language (3) Arts Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; 2.5 GPA; EDCI397; and permission of department. Corequisites: EDCI322; EDCI352; EDCI362; and EDCI372. For elementary education majors only. Listening, oral communication, functional writing, creative writing, spelling, handwriting, and creative expression. Includes laboratory/field experiences."

EDCI 350 "Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Education: Mathematics (3) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; 2.5 GPA; permission of department; and six semester hours of 400-level mathematics courses. Corequisite: EDCI355. For education majors only. Objectives, selection and organization of subject matter, appropriate methods, lesson plans, textbooks and other instructional materials, measurement and topics. For pre-service mathematics teachers."

EDCI 352 Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Education: Mathematics (3) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; 2.5 GPA; EDCI397; permission of department. Corequisites: EDCI322; EDCI342; EDCI362; and EDCI372. For elementary education majors only. Materials and procedures to help children sense arithmetical meanings and relationships. Development of an understanding of the number system and arithmetical processes. Includes laboratory/field experiences.

EDCI 362 "Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Education: Reading (3) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; 2.5 GPA; EDCI397; and permission of department. Corequisites: EDCI322; and EDCI342; and EDCI352; and EDCI372. For elementary education majors only. Provide future elementary school teachers with the understandings and strategies to plan effective reading instruction. Participants will: a) learn a variety of developmentally appropriate word recognition strategies; b) learn a variety of developmentally appropriate comprehension strategies to enhance student understanding and interpretation of text; c) learn how to implement a balanced literacy program; d) learn appropriate early identification and intervention strategies to assist students with different learning styles, and emerging literacy; and e) learn how to establish and maintain an organized classroom environment that fosters interests, motivation, and positive attitudes/perceptions about all aspects of literacy."

EDCI 372 "Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Education: Science (3) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; 2.5 GPA; EDCI397; and permission of department. Corequisites: EDCI322; EDCI342; EDCI352; EDCI362. For elementary education majors only. Objectives, methods, materials and activities for teaching science in the elementary school; emphasis on teaching strategies which help children learn the processes and concepts of science. Includes laboratory/field experiences."

EDCI 380 "Curriculum and Instruction: Elementary (3) Focuses on developmental needs at various age levels, with emphasis upon the activities, materials and methods by which educational objectives are attained."

EDCI 385 "Computers for Teachers (3) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; and 2.5 GPA. For education majors only. A first-level survey of instructional uses of computers, software, and related technology for preservice teachers."

EDCI 397 "Principles and Methods of Teaching in Elementary Schools (3) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program and 2.5 GPA. For education majors only. Teaching strategies, classroom interactive techniques, and procedures for planning and evaluating instruction in elementary schools. Emphasis on principles of effective instruction, classroom management, and adaptation of instruction for various student populations."

EDCI 403 Teaching Art Criticism and Aesthetics (3) Three hours of discussion/recitation per week. For art education majors only. Prerequisite: admission to teacher education program; 2.5 GPA; ARTH200 and ARTH201. Introduction to the teaching of art criticism and aesthetics in K-12 art education programs. Trips to galleries and museums.

EDCI 405 "Art Education Methods I (3) Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: admission to teacher education program; 2.5 G.P.A.; and permission of department. For education majors only. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDCI300 or EDCI405. Formerly EDCI300. Methods I provides future art teachers with a knowledge base of the theories and best practices of effective pedagogy for: teaching methods and strategies, diversity, motivational techniques, classroom management, assessment and evaluation methods, and accommodating all students including those with special needs."

EDCI 406 "Technology and Two-Dimensional Art (3) Two hours of laboratory and two hours of discussion/recitation per week. Prerequisite: admission to teacher education program; 2.5 GPA; ARTT210; and permission of department. Junior standing. A discussion/studio format used to develop skills, materials, resources and education strategies for using technology and two-dimensional art in K-12 programs."

EDCI 410 Methods I: K-12 Foreign Language Methods and Technology (3) Prerequisite: 2.5 G.P.A.; and permission of department. Not open to students who have completed EDCI330. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDCI330 or EDCI410. Formerly EDCI330. The first of two sequential courses required for achieving competence in teaching a foreign language. The sequel to this course is EDCI433 (Methods II) entitled: Advanced K-12 Foreign Language Methods and Technology. EDCI410 requires on-going examination of theories relevant to language acquisition. Students will also investigate the instructional methods that reflect those theories.

EDCI 411 "Knowledge, Reasoning, and Learning in Science; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA; and permission of department. Junior standing. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDCI370 or EDCI411. Formerly EDCI370. For prospective science teachers. Investigations of the nature of knowledge, reasoning, and learning in middle and secondary science. Readings from cognitive science and science education research; studies of student thinking in interview and classroom observations; analyses of curricula. Includes laboratory and field experiences."

EDCI 412 Learning and Teaching in Science (3) Prerequisite: admission to teacher education program; and 2.5 GPA; and EDCI469. For prospective science teachers. Studies of student learning and instructional practices in science. Readings from current research in science education. Includes laboratory/field experiences.

EDCI 416 "Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Education: English Speech (3) Theatre Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; 2.5 GPA; and permission of department. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDCI340 or EDCI416. Formerly EDCI340. An introduction for prospective middle and secondary English teachers into the basic issues, concepts, orientations, and processes that shape the teaching of English for diverse students in schools. Candidates explore their own perspectives in relation to local and national trends and develop basic teaching understanding and skills through on-campus seminars, teaching laboratory experiences, and guided field experiences."

EDCI 417 "Bases for English Language Instruction (3) Two hours of lecture and 1/2 day field placement per week. Prerequisite: admission to teacher education program; EDHD413; and EDHD420. Provides students with knowledge of current theory, research, and pedagogy focused on the teaching of English to English language learners. Topics include morphology, syntax, semantics, vocabulary, pragmatics, arguments, discourse structure, and English language usage. Exceptional student, inclusion, and diversity issues will be considered."

EDCI 423 Art Education Methods II (3) Prerequisite: admission to teacher education program; 2.5 G.P.A.; and EDCI405 or equivalent. Corequisite: EDCI400. For art education majors only. Methods II builds upon the pedagogical foundation of Methods I and provides future art teachers with the means for developing pre K-12 art lessons and unit plans for a balanced qualitative art program for today's diverse and inclusive schools and classrooms.

EDCI 424 "Social Studies in the Elementary School (3) Curriculum, organization and methods of teaching, evaluation of materials and utilization of environmental resources. Emphasis on multicultural education. Primarily for in-service teachers, grades 1-6."

EDCI 426 "Materials and Resources in Social Studies (3) Prerequisite: permission of department and 2.5 GPA. The course will emphasize the identification, appropriate selection, implementation and assessment of materials and resources that promote social studies instruction that is theory based for multiple settings."

EDCI 427 "Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Education: Social Studies (3) and History Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; 2.5 GPA; permission of department; EDHD413 and EDHD420. Corequisite: EDCI428. For education majors only. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDCI320 or EDCI427. Formerly EDCI320. Objectives, selection and organization of subject matter, appropriate methods, lesson plans, textbooks and other instructional materials, measurement and topics pertinent to social studies education. Includes emphasis on multi-cultural education."

EDCI430 "Student Teaching Seminar in Secondary Education Foreign Language" (3)

EDCI432 Issues in the Education Language Learners; (3 credits)
Analysis of current research, practice, trends, and public policy issues in education as they relate to English language learners in K-12 settings.

EDCI 433 "Advanced K-12 Foreign Language Methods and Technology (3) Prerequisites: EDCI330, EDHD413, EDHD420 and permission of department. Corequisite: EDCI438. For EDCI majors only. Teaches advanced best practices for effective foreign language instruction. Topics include: using authentic assessment and materials, applying national standards, teaching writing and culture, motivating students, providing strategy instruction, infusing technology, preparing for K-12 employment, and creating a professional portfolio. Field experience (in co-requisite EDCI438) focuses on middle and high school."

EDCI 434 "Pedagogy of Teaching English Language Learners (3) A survey of the historical and current approaches, methods, and techniques of teaching English to speakers of other languages from grammar translation to audio-lingual to communicative approaches. Additionally, successful classroom practices that address the needs of culturally diverse and language minority students will be analyzed."

EDCI 435 "Teaching English Language Learners Reading and Writing in the (3) 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. State Approved. Required for TESOL certification program."

EDCI 436 Understanding Cross-Cultural Communication for Teaching English (3) Language Learners. Understanding cultural issues in English Language Learner classes; techniques and resources for addressing such issues.

EDCI 437 English Grammar Pedagogy for Teachers of English Language Learners (3) Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDCI437 or EDCI488P. Formerly EDCI488P. Methods of teaching English grammar to English language learners. The role of teaching grammar. Effective methods and techniques for incorporating grammar in other communication activities.

EDCI 443 "Literature for Children and Youth (3) For elementary education and pre-elementary education majors only. Analysis of literary materials for children and youth. Timeless and ageless books, and outstanding examples of contemporary publishing. Evaluation of the contributions of individual authors, illustrators and children's book awards."

EDCI 446 "Methods of Teaching English, Speech, Theatre in Secondary Schools (3) Prerequisites: permission of department. Objectives, selection and organization of subject matter, appropriate methods, lesson plans, textbooks and other instructional materials, measurement and topics pertinent to English, speech, and drama education. For in-service teachers."

EDCI 455 "Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools (3) Prerequisite: 2 semesters of calculus. Objectives, selection and organization of subject matter, appropriate methods, lesson plans, textbooks and other instructional materials, measurement, and topics pertinent to mathematics education."

EDCI 457 "Teaching and Learning Middle School Mathematics (3) Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program or permission of department; 2.5 GPA; and permission of department for post-baccalaureate students. Methods of teaching and assessing the middle school mathematics curriculum. Understanding the conceptual difficulties students have in moving from whole numbers to rational numbers,additive thinking to multiplicative thinking, and arithmetic to algebra. Lesson planning and selection of technology and other materials are applied in the context of supervised tutoring of students having difficulty in middle school mathematics."

EDCI 461 "Materials and Instruction for Creating Skilled and Motivated (3) Readers, Part I Prerequisite: permission of department. For Elementary Education majors only. Junior standing. Selecting, evaluating, and using a variety of materials to create skilled and motivated readers in the elementary grades; Topics include emergent literacy, vocabulary development, reading comprehension and oral reading fluency in diverse classroom settings."

EDCI 462 "Materials and Instruction for Creating Skilled and Motivated (3) Readers, Part II Prerequisite: admission to teacher ed program; 2.5 GPA; EDCI361 or EDCI461; EDCI397; and permission of department. Corequisite: EDCI322, EDCI342, EDCI352, and EDCI372. For Elementary Education majors only. Selecting, evaluating, and using a variety of materials to create skilled and motivated readers in the elementary grades, particularly in diverse classroom set tings; Topics include word analysis, spelling, writing, reading comprehension strategies, directed reading lessons, and explicit instruction."

EDCI 463 Reading in the Secondary School (3) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; and 2.5 GPA; or permission of department required for post-baccalaureate students. For education majors only. Provides secondary school teachers with understanding the need for and approaches to teaching students to read and learn from content area texts.

EDCI 464 "Assessment for Reading (3) Prerequisite: EDCI362. For Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education majors only. Senior standing. Examination of reading assessment theory, materials and procedures; Topics include validity and reliability in reading assessment, formal and informal assessment, reading instruction that is informed by ongoing assessment, and the effects of assessment on students and schooling in a diverse society."

EDCI 466 Literature for Adolescents (3) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; 2.5 GPA. permission of department required for post-baccalaureate students. For education majors only. Reading and analysis of fiction and nonfiction; methods for critically assessing quality and appeal; current theory and methods of instruction; research on response to literature; curriculum design and selection of books.

EDCI 467 "Teaching Writing (3) Prerequisite: permission of department. Sources and procedures for developing curriculum objectives and materials for teaching written composition; prewriting, composing, and revision procedures; contemporary directions in rhetorical theory; survey of research on composition instruction."

EDCI 472 "Methods of Teaching Science in Secondary Schools (3) Prerequisite: permission of department. Methods for classroom and laboratory instruction, determining appropriate teaching methods, selecting instructional materials, evaluating student achievement. Includes lab and field experience. For in-service teachers."

EDCI 473 "Environmental Education (3) Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. An interdisciplinary course covering the literature, techniques and strategies of environmental education."

EDCI 474 "Inclusion, Diversity, and Professionalism in Secondary Education (2) Prerequisite: admission to teacher education. Corequisite: enrolled in student teaching/certification area. For secondary education majors only. Cross disciplinary capstone course for Secondary Education majors. Discussion and analysis of critical issues relevant to teaching: inclusion, diversity, professionalism, English language learners, school politics, social justice, school-community relations, and parent engagement."

EDCI 480 "Practices in Secondary School Science Teaching (2) Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education program; EDCI470. Corequisite: EDCI471. Not open to students who have completed EDCI488J. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDCI480 or EDCI488J. Formerly EDCI488J. For prospective science teachers. Analyses of student thinking, instructional interpretations, strategies, and techniques in student teaching."

EDCI 486 "Supervision of Student Teachers (1-3) Designed for in-service teachers. The development and refinement of skills in observing, evaluating and conducting conferences with student teachers. Clinical supervision and cooperative problem solving. Required by some school systems for supervision of student teachers."

EDCI 497 "The Study of Teaching (3) Prerequisite: EDCI481. Corequisite: EDCI489. Identification and examination of learner and teacher outcome variables related to teaching systems, methods, and processes. Methods of conducting classroom research."