EDUC-C&I 5504      Social Studies In the Schools
Trends and curricular developments in social studies. Focus on the development of social studies concepts, the development of critical thinking skills, and analysis of values.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-C&I 5505      Introduction To Curriculum Theory
An introduction to curriculum theory with the recognition that knowledge, power, ideology and schooling are connected to patterns of complexity and contradictions. Emphasis will be placed on curricula that cultivate theoretical discourses about the quality and purpose of schooling and human life.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-C&I 5506      Curriculum Design
This course is designed to enhance educators' skills in the areas of curriculum design and interpretation. Students will apply and adapt strategies for curriculum development as well as for interpreting and adapting existing curricula.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-C&I 5508      Curriculum And Methods For Teaching The Non-Motivated Learner
Analysis of materials relevant to reluctant learners; student-teacher prepared consumable materials; current research; methods for presenting material.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-C&I 5509      Reducing Risk Factors For Students In Educational & Community Stn
The course offers an overview of current research and of special programs that deal with students who are likely to fail at school or in life. The roles of the larger society in helping create such problems will be considered. There will be an emphasis on early identification of such students and a consideration and evaluation of a number of programs designed to help them. The course will also present descriptions of the roles that educators can implement in programs designed for prevention and intervention.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-C&I 5511      Developing Multidisciplinary Problem Solving Skills
Development of heuristic strategies in problem analysis, information processing, modeling and logical thinking. Study of methods and materials for teaching problem solving strategies, with applications from several school curriculum areas and instructional settings. Use of microcomputers to develop skills.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-C&I 5512      Strategies For Effective Classroom Management
The course presents several current approaches to classroom management and how they might be applied to the classroom. The approaches are evaluated in terms of psychological theory and research. Direct experiences with discipline problems are offered through simulation and role-playing.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-C&I 5513      Effective Communication In The Classroom
This course will emphasize the relationship between communication and classroom climate, and the influence of communication on motivation and student behavior. Communication with large groups, small groups, and individuals is studied and practiced.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-C&I 5515      Integrated Arts As A Model For Classroom Instruction
This course provides background on theory, research and practice in arts education. Students will learn to integrate the arts across the curriculum and explore the value of the arts as conveyors of information, powerful tools of communication and bridges to the broader culture. This course will also give the students the opportunity to create, study and experience the arts as a model for classroom instruction.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-C&I 5517      Teaching Methods And Practices
This course is designed to present and evaluate basic instructional methods and techniques and to determine the ways in which instruction is affected by the social and cultural context of the school. Offered: Every Fall
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-C&I 5520      English Curriculum In The Middle And High School
Advanced study of contemporary programs and procedures in specialized sectors of the secondary school curriculum. Examination of program objectives, teaching methods, and instructional materials in English. Prerequisites: A valid, regular teaching certificate; undergraduate special methods or equivalent; teaching experience or consent of the instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-C&I 5522      Language Arts Curriculum In The Elementary And Middle School
Consideration of language concepts as they relate to the teaching of the Language Arts in Grades K through 8. Significant research and its application to current trends in teaching the language arts will be explored. Prerequisite: an undergraduate course in Language Arts or reading or consent of the instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-C&I 5523      Advanced Literature For Children
History of children's books. Less well-known works of high quality from countries other than Europe, bilingual, and recent translations of books. Prerequisite: TCH-ED 201 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-C&I 5531      Diagnosis And Remediation Of Mathematics Learning Problems
This course addresses the problems of children, youth and adults in basic education, in learning mathematics, whether in the regular classroom or in special environments. Attention is given to the skill of identification of mathematical conceptual levels and to specific difficulties impeding normal progress. There is a focus on methods and materials of remediation in basic skills and concept development. Relevant research literature is examined.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-C&I 5536      Specialized Secondary School Curriculum Mathematics
Advanced study of contemporary programs and procedures in specialized sectors of the secondary school curriculum. Examinations of program objectives, teaching methods and instructional materials in Mathematics. Prerequisites: A valid, regular teaching certificate; undergradtuate (Special Methods) or equivalent; teaching experience or consent of the instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-C&I 5539      Mathematics Curriculum Development
Application of principles of curriculum development to the mathematics content and instructions. Development of a rationale for objectives and content selection and for evaluation. Study and evaluation of current programs, trends and experiments.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-C&I 5540      Evaluation Of Computer Software
The goals of the course are to provide students with a systematic evaluation process which analyzes the hardware resources and application needs of various user groups. This course provides the student with both an academic understanding of evaluation and requirement analysis for educational user groups. The course includes a practicum activity for application projects.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-C&I 5541      Teaching Mathematics With Computer
The use of a variety of technologies and the appropriate software in teaching secondary mathematics will be investigated and the resulting impact on curriculum will be covered. Prerequisite: Mathematics teaching certificate or the equivalent of an undergraduate degree in mathematics.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-C&I 5543      English Grammar for ESOL Teashers
This course is about teaching English grammar and methods of teaching grammar for graduates, prospective and current teachers of English to speakers of other languages. It includes analysis of the major grammatical structures of American English, discussion of the role of teaching grammar, effective classroom methods and techniques for the English as a second/foreign language classroom.
Credits: 3 hours
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EDUC-C&I 5544      Theory and Research in Second Language Teaching and Learning
This course covers both second language learning theories and second language research and design. It will also contain a survey of both qualitative and quantitative research literature.
Credits: 3 hours
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