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Course Prefix
Course Number
Course Title
Course Description
Credits
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Degree Yield
Most Recent Offering
     
EDCI 243 Literature, Mass Media, and Schooling:The Formation of Group and Individual Identity The role of literature, mass media, and schooling as mechanisms for social change and social continuation. 3 1 30 B.A. B.S. Spring 2010      
EDCI 280 Introduction to Teaching Development of conceptual understanding of the teaching-learning process. Seminar to coordinate on-and off-campus experiences. 3 2 60 B.S. Fall 2010      
EDCI 281 Global Research, Education, and You Offers a hans-on, innovative approach to addressing global problems of inequity in K-16 education that involves studying and forming new global research partners on campus. 3 1 35 B.A. B.S. Spring 2010      
EDCI 286 Latino and Black Schooling: A History CORE Social or Political History (SH) Course 3 1 45 B.A., B.S. Fall 2009      
EDCI 288A Special Topics in Teacher Education: Exploring Science Teaching Students will explore the field of science teaching as they read and discuss literature from cognitive science and science education research, participate in science talks, and attend presentation focused on science teaching. Students will also review information about science literacy and prepare a short presentation. 1-3 1 20 B.A. B.S. Spring 2010      
EDCI 288B Networked Intelligence: Learning, Living, and Connecting Smarter in the Digital Age Signature Courses - I-Series.  In this I-Series course, we will explore how the Internet and social media tools change the ways in which we connect with one another, collaborate with others, and most importantly learn together.  We will consider some of the major debates and controversies about how tools such as Google, Facebook, and other social media technologies change our lives (for better or worse).  3              
EDCI 288D Special Topics in Teacher Education: Developmental Heuristics Not Really an EDCI Course; Developmental Heuristics 3 1 20 ? Fall 2010      
EDCI 288E Special Topics in Teacher Education: Developmental Heuristics Not Really an EDCI Course; Developmental Heuristics 3 1 150 ? Spring 2010      
EDCI 288G Special Topics in Teacher Education: Exploring High School Teaching Participation as volunteer tutor at either a MCPS or PGCPS high school. 2 1 12 B.A. B.S. Fall 2010      
EDCI 288L Special Topics in Teacher Education: Exploring Teaching as a Career Learn about current topics in education and participate as a tutor in a local school. 1 1 25 B.S. Fall 2010      
EDCI 288M Topics in Teacher Education: Exploring Teaching in America Counts Six hours each week in local elementary school working with 4th graders in after-school math program. 1 1 20 B.S. Spring 2009      
EDCI 288N Special Topics in Teacher Education: Exploring Teaching in America Reads Six hours each week in local elementary school working with 1st-2nd graders in reading/writing program. 1 1 20 B.S. Spring 2009      
EDCI 288O Special Topics in Teacher Education: Exploring Teaching in America Counts/Reads Four-six hours each week in local elementary school working with children in reading or math through the America Reads*America Counts program. 2 1 20 B.S. Fall 2010      
EDCI 288T Special Topics in Teacher Education: Internship in Informal Science Education Internship experience for elementary education majors. 1 1 30 B.S. Spring 2009      
EDCI 288X Special Topics in Teacher Education: Introduction to Teaching History An introduction to the challenges and rewards in the field of teaching History. 1 1 25 B.A. B.S. Spring 2009      
EDCI 298 Special Problems in Teacher Education Individual instruction course 1-6       Fall 2010      
EDCI 300 Disciplined-Based Art Education Methods I 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. 3     B.A. Spring 2006      
EDCI 301 Teaching Art in the Elementary School 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. 3 1 28 B.S. Spring 2010      
EDCI 305A Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Education Cluster Restricted to students registering for the elementary education blocks. NOT A COURSE 0   Fall 2010      
EDCI 305B Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Education Cluster Restricted to students registering for the elementary education blocks. Restricted to students registering for the elementary education blocks. NOT A COURSE 0   Fall 2010      
EDCI 320 Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Education: Social Studies 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. 3     B.A. B.S. Fall 2003      
EDCI 322 Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Education: Social Studies 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 3 4 100 B.S. B.A. Fall 2010      
EDCI 330 Introduction to K-12 Foreign Language Methods and Technology 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. 3     B.A. Fall 2006      
EDCI 342 Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Education: Language Arts For elementary education majors only. Listening, oral communication, functional writing, creative writing, spelling, handwriting, and creative expression. Includes laboratory/field experiences. 3 4 105 B.S. Fall 2010      
EDCI 350 Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Education: Mathematics 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. 3     B.S. Fall 2004      
EDCI 352 Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Education: Mathematics 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. 3 4 100 B.S. Fall 2010      
EDCI 355 Field Experience in Secondary Mathematics Education For education majors only. Practical experience as an aide to a regular secondary mathematics teacher; assigned responsibilities and participation in a variety of teaching/learning activities. 1 1 20 B.S. Fall 2010      
EDCI 362 Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Education: Reading 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. 3 4 100 B.S. Fall 2010      
EDCI 372 Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Education: Science 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. 3 4 100 B.S. Fall 2010      
EDCI 375 Field Experience in Science Education For science education majors only. This field experience course is designed to provide prospective teachers with knowledge of theory and best school practice relevant to effective pedagogy, current educational goals, and trends in educational assessment in a public school environment. Topics includes planning, instructional delivery, diversity and individual differences, classroom management, technology, and inclusion of students with special needs. 1 1 15 B. S. Fall 2010      
EDCI 385 Computers for Teachers - only now req for Special Ed. For education majors only. A first-level survey of instructional uses of computers, software, and related technology for preservice teachers. 3 2 40 B.S. Fall 2010      
EDCI 397 Principles and Methods of Teaching in Elementary Schools 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. 3 4 112 B. S. Spring 2010      
EDCI 400 Field Experience in Art Education For Art Education majors. Practical classroom experience in teaching/evaluating/ exhibiting the products of art lessons. Six hours for field experience required. 1 1 10 B.A. Fall 2010      
EDCI 401 Student Teaching in Elementary School: Art For art education majors only 4-8 1 18 B.S. Spring 2010      
EDCI 402 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools: Art For art education majors only. 2-8 1 18   Spring 2010      
EDCI 403 Teaching Art Criticism and Aesthetics Introduction to the teaching of art criticism and aesthetics in K-12 art education programs. Trips to galleries and museums. 3 1 25 B.A. Fall 2010      
EDCI 404 Student Teaching Seminar: Art Education For art education majors only. An analysis of teaching theories, strategies, and techniques in the student teaching experience. 3 1 8 B.A. Spring 2010      
EDCI 405 Art Education Methods 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. 3 1 25 B.A. M.Ed. Spring 2010      
EDCI 406 Technology and Two-Dimensional Art A discussion/studio format used to develop skills, materials, resources and education strategies for using technology and two-dimensional art in K-12 programs. 3 1 19 B.A. Fall 2010      
EDCI 407 Practicum in Art Education: Three-Dimensional For pre-art education and art education majors only. A lecture-studio course to develop skills, material resources, and educational strategies for three-dimensional projects in school settings. 3 1 25 B.A. Spring 2010      
EDCI 410 Methods I: 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. 3 1 15 B.A. M.Ed. Fall 2010      
EDCI 411 Knowledge, Reasoning, and Learning in Science 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. 3 1 25 B.S. Fall 2010      
EDCI 412 Learning and Teaching in Science For prospective science teachers. Studies of student learning and instructional practices in science. Readings from current research in science education. Includes laboratory/field experiences. 3     B.S. M.Ed. Spring 2006      
EDCI 416 Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Education: English Speech Theatre 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. 3 3 40 B.A. B.S. M.Ed. Fall 2010      
EDCI 417 Bases for English Language Instruction 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. 3 1 30 B.A. Spring 2010      
EDCI 420 Student Teaching Seminar in Secondary Education: Social Studies An analysis of teaching theories, strategies, and techniques in the student teaching experience. 1 1 30 B.A. B.S. Spring 2010      
EDCI 421 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools: Social Studies/History Student Teaching in secondary schools Social Studies/History. 12 1 30 B.A. B.S. Spring 2010      
EDCI 423 Art Education Methods II 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. 3 1 25 B.A. Fall 2010      
EDCI 424 Social Studies in the Elementary School 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. 3     B.S. Summer 2003    
EDCI 426 Materials and Resources in Social Studies 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. 3 2 46 B.A. B.S. M.Ed. Fall 2010      
EDCI 427 Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Education: Social Studies and History 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. 3 1 35 B.A. B.S. Fall 2010      
EDCI 428 Field Experience in Secondary Social Studies Teaching Intern experience in secondary Social Studies. 1 1 35 B.A. B.S. M.Ed. Fall 2010      
EDCI 430 Student Teaching Seminar in Secondary Education Foreign Language An analysis of teaching theory, strategies and techniques in the student teaching experience. 1 1 20 B.A. Spring 2009      
EDCI 431 Student Teaching: Foreeign Languages Student teaching in Foreign Language 12 1 20   Spring 2009      
EDCI 432 Issues in the Education Language Learners Analysis of current research, practice, trends, and public policy issues in education as they relate to English language learners in K-12 settings. 3 1 20 B.A. B.S. M. Ed. Fall 2010      
EDCI 433 Advanced K-12 Foreign Language Methods and Technology 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. 3 1 10 B.A. Fall 2010      
EDCI 434 Pedagogy of Teaching English Language Learners 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. 3 1 24 B.A. B.S. M. Ed. Spring 2010      
EDCI 435 Teaching English Language Learners Reading and Writing in the 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. 3 1 20 B.A. B.S. M. Ed. M.A. Fall 2010      
EDCI 436 Understanding Cross-Cultural Communication for Teaching English Language Learners Understanding cultural issues in English Language Learner classes; techniques and resources for addressing such issues. 3 1 30 B.A., B.S. M. Ed. M.A. Fall 2010      
EDCI 437 English Grammar Pedagogy for Teachers of English Language Learners 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. 3 1 25 B.A. B.S. M. Ed. Spring 2010      
EDCI 438 Field Experience in Second Language Education Intern experience in Second Language Education (FL). 1 1 10 B.A. Fall 2010      
EDCI 440 Student Teaching Seminar in Secondary Education: English, Speech, Theatre An analysis of teaching theories, strategies and techniques in relation to the student teaching experience. This course will meet at Eleanor Roosevelt High School. Contact the EDCI department for more information. 1 1 35 B.A. Spring 2010      
EDCI 441 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools: English Practical experience as an aide to a regular English, speech or drama teacher; assigned responsibilities and participation in a variety of teaching/learning activities. 12 1 25 B.A. Spring 2010      
EDCI 443 Literature for Children and Youth 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. 3 3 78 B.S. Fall 2010      
EDCI 446 Methods of Teaching English, Speech, Theatre in Secondary Schools 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. 3     B.A. Fall 2003      
EDCI 447 Field Experience in English, Speech, Theatre Teaching Practical experience as an aide to a regular English, speech or drama teacher; assigned responsibilities and participation in a variety of teaching/learning activities. Secondary English/speech/drama education majors only. 1 1 25 B.A. Fall 2010      
EDCI 450 Student Teaching Seminar in Secondary Education: Mathematics An analysis of teaching theories, strategies and techniques in the student teaching experience. 1 1 10 B.S. Spring 2010      
EDCI 451 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools: Mathematics Student teaching in secondary Mathematics. 12 1 15 B.S. Spring 2010      
EDCI 455 Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools Objectives, selection and organization of subject matter, appropriate methods, lesson plans, textbooks and other instructional materials, measurement, and topics pertinent to mathematics education. 3 1 25 B.S. Fall 2010      
EDCI 457 Teaching and Learning Middle School Mathematics 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. 3 1 25 B.S. M.Ed. Fall 2010      
EDCI 461 Materials and Instruction for Creating Skilled and Motivated Readers, Part I 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. 3 3 68 B.S. M.Ed. Fall 2010      
EDCI 462 Materials and Instruction for Creating Skilled and Motivated Readers, Part II 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. 3 2 40 B.S. Spring 2010      
EDCI 463 Reading in the Secondary School 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. 3 2 58 B.S. B.A. Fall 2010      
EDCI 464 Assessment for Reading 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. 3 6 149 B.S. Spring 2010      
EDCI 466 Literature for Adolescents 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. 3 1 26 B.A. Fall 2010      
EDCI 467 Teaching Writing 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. 3 1 30 B.A. Fall 2010      
EDCI 470 Learning and Teaching in Science Studies of student learning and instructional practices in science teaching. 3 1 20 B.S. Fall 2010      
EDCI 471 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools: Science Student teaching in secondary Science. 12 1 20 B.S. Spring 2010      
EDCI 472 Methods of Teaching Science in Secondary Schools 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. 3     B.S. Fall 2003      
EDCI 473 Environmental Education An interdisciplinary course covering the literature, techniques and strategies of environmental education. 3       Fall 2005      
EDCI 474 Inclusion, Diversity, and Professionalism in Secondary Education 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. 2 2 36 B.S. B.A. Spring 2010      
EDCI 480 Practices in Secondary School Science Teaching Analyses of student thinking, instructional interpretations, strategies, and techniques in student teaching. 2 1 10 B.S. Spring 2010      
EDCI 481 Student Teaching: Elementary This course is a 16 week experience 12 1 5 B.S. Fall 2010      
EDCI 485 Student Teaching in Elementary School: Physical Education Fulfills elementary teaching requirements in K-12 physical education programs. Limited to majors who have previously applied. 4-8 1 25 B.S. Spring 2010      
EDCI 488B Selected Topics in Teacher Education: Classroom Management Theories and strategies of classroom management. 1 4 105 B.S. Fall 2010      
EDCI 488I Selected Topics in Teacher Education: Chillum Internship Program A field experience in elementary education. 3 1 25 B.S. Fall 2010      
EDCI 488L Selected Topics in Teacher Education: Embracing Diversity in Classroom Communities Investigate how one's circumstances, experiences, beliefs, ways of being,
and ways of knowing resemble and differ from those of others, particularly
future colleagues and students. Critically examine how those similarities
and differences relate to issues of economic and social power, privilege,
and marginalization.
1-3 2 45 M.Ed. Fall 2010      
EDCI 489 Field Experiences in Education Individual instruction course 1-4       Fall 2010      
EDCI 495 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools: Physical Education For EDCI majors only. 2-8 1 25 B.S. Spring 2010      
EDCI 497 The Study of Teaching Identification and examination of learner and teacher outcome variables related to teaching systems, methods, and processes. Methods of conducting classroom research. 3     No Data on SIS      
EDCI 498 Special Problems in Teacher Education Individual instruction course 1-6       Fall 2010