EDUC-C&I 5504 Social Studies In the Schools Credits: 3

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.

EDUC-C&I 5505 Introduction To Curriculum Theory Credits: 3

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.

EDUC-C&I 5506 Curriculum Design Credits: 3

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.

EDUC-C&I 5510 Differentiating Instruction Through Teaching/Learning Styles Credits: 3

Teaching practices based upon teaching/learning styles are explored and modeled. Through differentiated instruction students learn to use style preferences to meet the needs of learners in a typical classroom including the culturally diverse, at-risk, the remedial, the learning disabled, the gifted, and the special needs students. Differentiation emphasizes learning centers, self-selection, self-pacing, subgrouping, contracting and peer tutoring. (K-12).

EDUC-C&I 5511 Developing Multidisciplinary Problem Solving Skills Credits: 3

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.

EDUC-C&I 5512 Strategies For Effective Classroom Management Credits: 3

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.

EDUC-C&I 5513 Effective Communication In The Classroom Credits: 3

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.

EDUC-C&I 5514 Fundamentals of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Credits: 3

This course introduces participants to ways of rethinking the relationships among teaching, learning, learner characteristics and experiences, and learning outcomes for culturally and linguistically diverse students. Particular attention will be given to a framework for understanding the role of culture, the relationship between cultural identity, cultural competence and culturally competent teaching. Participants will be engaged in exploring, constructing/deconstructing, and mapping their cultural identities and worldviews, understanding other microcultural worldviews, and analyzing their implications for teaching and working with diverse students, their families, and communities. The ultimate goal is for participants to cultivate the knowledge, skills and dispositions for culturally responsive pedagogy.

EDUC-C&I 5515 Integrated Arts As A Model For Classroom Instruction Credits: 3

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.

EDUC-C&I 5517 Teaching Methods And Practices Credits: 3

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.

EDUC-C&I 5518 Assessment of Diverse Learners, Engagement and Motivation Credits: 3

A framework for assessing diverse learners and implementing culturally responsive pedagogy, leading to increased learner engagement and motivation. An overview of the purposes of assessments, how assessment measures are aligned to the principles of culturally responsive pedagogy, and implications for overall learner academic, personal and social growth. Finally, specific strategies for building engagement and motivation, particularly for learners living in poverty and those from ethnically diverse backgrounds are provided.

EDUC-C&I 5519 Discipline Specific Pedagogy for Diverse Learners Credits: 3

An introduction to the use of research-based, discipline specific pedagogy for traditionally under served students in core subject areas of reading, mathematics, science and social studies. Additionally,participants examine the philosophy and theoretical perspectives that support different pedagogical approaches and the social context for learning in classrooms with diverse students.

EDUC-C&I 5523 Advanced Literature For Children Credits: 3

This course emphasizes the critical analysis and selection of a variety of genres of multicultural children’s print, digital, and online literature in order to create “windows and mirrors” (Bishop, 1990) through literature for diverse educational settings. It will emphasize using literature with culturally and linguistically diverse groups of students, explicitly modeling literacy skills and teaching literacy strategies, and exploring prevalent myths and stereotypes in society that are often reflected in children’s and young adult literature.

EDUC-C&I 5531 Mathematics Learning Difficulties: Identification and Intervention Credits: 3

Designed for inservice and preservice teachers to explore the interrelation of mathematics concepts and instructional strategies to enhance the mathematical learning of students who underachieve in mathematics and/or struggle with mathematics.

Prerequisites: Any mathematics teaching methods course.

EDUC-C&I 5536 Specialized Secondary School Curriculum Mathematics Credits: 3

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: valid regular teaching certificate, undergraduate Special Methods or equivalent, teaching experience.

EDUC-C&I 5542 Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language Credits: 3

This course covers the historical and current approaches, methods, and techniques of teaching English to speakers of other languages, from grammar translation to audiolingual and communicative approaches. Additionally, successful classroom practices that address the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students will be presented.

EDUC-C&I 5544 Theory and Research in Second Language Teaching and Learning Credits: 3

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.

EDUC-C&I 5545 Linguistics for ESOL Teachers Credits: 3

This course is an introduction to linguistic theories focusing on topics that are particularly relevant to ESOL teachers in culturally and linguistically diverse settings. It also covers applying these theories to practice in ESOL classrooms. The contents include basic practical knowledge in phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, pragmatics and semantics.

EDUC-C&I 5546 Intercultural communication Credits: 3

This course serves as an introduction to the background of English language learners (ELL) from many countries of the world. It also serves to facilitate ESOL students' success in ELL and mainstream classrooms. The course will introduce culture in general at first and then focus on how to better understand the ELL students' cultures. Class participants will learn to develop lessons that enhance intercultural communication and understanding among all students.

EDUC-C&I 5547 Second Language Acquisition Credits: 3

The course focuses on the foundations of second language learning and teaching. Major theoretical approaches to second language acquisition and second language learning will be discussed. The course is also one of the requirements for an endorsement to teach in English as a second language classroom.

EDUC-C&I 5548 English As A Second Language In Content Areas Credits: 3

Theoretical perspectives of teaching, learning and researching literacy development. The focus of this course will be on content based English as a second language instruction. The course is one of the requirements for an endorsement to teach in an English as a second language classroom.

EDUC-C&I 5549 Practicum In English As A Second Language Credits: 3

A four-week practicum for teachers and researchers in the field of second language learning and teaching. Students will have the opportunity to develop their own teaching plan of action according to the curriculum guidelines of the program in which they participate. Students will develop a portfolio and reflection piece about their own learning in the practicum.

EDUC-C&I 5561 Teaching Diverse Populations In Today's Classrooms Credits: 3

This course focuses on culturally responsive pedagogies for meeting the academic needs and learning styles of culturally diverse students. Emphasis will be placed on critical investigation of the role of socio-cultural dynamics on learning and teaching, and design of curriculum, materials, and pedagogical and disciplinary practices that affirm student's culture. The ultimate goal of the course is to examine ways in which a culture-based curricular perspective provides powerful scaffolding for enabling and empowering educational experiences for diverse students.

Prerequisites: EDUC-UL 5525, EDUC-UL 5526, EDUC-UL 5527, or EDUC-UL 5528.

EDUC-C&I 5570 Curriculum And Instruction In Technology Credits: 3

Study of contemporary programs and practices of technology usage in education at all instructional levels. Examination and application of technologically enhanced teaching methods, assessment, and curriculum development for classroom use.

EDUC-C&I 5572 Assessing The Role Of Technology In Education Credits: 3

The purpose of the course is to develop an understanding of changing role of technology in education by reviewing current and historical articles on the topic. This includes a historical analysis of trends and expectations within educational settings and outside educational settings and defining the educator's understandings of the role of technology in educational settings, past, present and future.

EDUC-C&I 5575 Internship - Early Childhood Credits: 3-16

Applied experiences in a planned, supervised curriculum program. Seminar accompanies internship experiences.

EDUC-C&I 5578 Play In Early Childhood Education Credits: 3

The purpose of this course is to study the various play theories and developmental levels of play. Students plan play activities and participate in Early Childhood programs.

EDUC-C&I 5579 Issues In Early Childhood Education Credits: 3

Current issues in the field of Education will be examined and discussed, with a focus on Early Childhood Education.

EDUC-C&I 5580 Curriculum In Early Childhood Education Credits: 3

The purpose of this course is to explore early childhood curricula within historical and theoretical contexts. Students will examine traditional and contemporary curricula models to analyze political, economic, and socio-cultural influences to draw implications for design and implementation of innovative curricula.

EDUC-C&I 5589 Special Topics In Education Credits: 1-6

A course designed to deal with a curriculum topic which is not available in the regular course offerings. Topics, instructors, and prerequisites to be listed on the semester bulletin.

EDUC-C&I 5589GR Special Topics In Education Credits: 1-6

EDUC-C&I 5589ME Special Topics In Education Credits: 1-6

EDUC-C&I 5589UC Sepcial Topics in Education Credits: 1-6

EDUC-C&I 5591 Curriculum & Instruction For The 21St Century Credits: 3

A seminar including critical examination of current issues affecting schools such as education for democracy and global interdependence in a diversified society, curriculum and instruction in a technological, post-industrial society; the changing demographics of the U.S. and the implications for curriculum and instruction; and the roles of teachers and administrators in the school of the future. Students will be actively involved in 'research-in-action' study of both theory and practice.

EDUC-C&I 5595 Action Research For Practitioners Credits: 3-6

The focus of this course will be on a guided graduate research paper experience. Course participants will conduct independent research on classroom and school interactions. Participants will position individual research projects within relevant reviews of literature. Course must be completed during the candidate's final 2 semesters.

EDUC-C&I 5596 Classroom Assessment Credits: 3

This course is designed to help practitioners develop an understanding of the various roles of classroom assessment, strengthen their own assessment strategies & be able to better use data in the development of curriculum that is appropriate for all learners. Students will develop a more clear understanding of the relationship of curriculum, instruction & assessment & ways in which good assessments can help diverse learners.

EDUC-C&I 5598 Individual Studies Credits: 1-6

Review of the research and trends relative to curriculum in education.

EDUC-C&I 5618 Survey Of Research In Curriculum Credits: 3

Review and analysis of research in curriculum theory and methods.

EDUC-C&I 5620 Seminars In Theories Related To Curriculum Credits: 3

Study of major historical developments in curriculum and their influence on contemporary models and practices.

EDUC-C&I 5626 Seminar in Multicultural Perspectives In Education Credits: 3

This seminar provides an opportunity for student engagement in critical and in-depth study of multicultural perspectives in education. Students will examine current demographic and achievement realities and the theoretical, conceptual, ideological, and political positions that frame multicultural education. The ultimate goal is to help students develop multicultural competence, critical and multiple perspectives about education for a democratic society, and comprehensive knowledge base, skills, and dispositions for transformative intellectualism and change agency.

Prerequisites: Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Student Status and EDUC-R&P 5608.

EDUC-C&I 5640 Curriculum and Teaching for the College Classroom Credits: 3

This course provides a foundation for preparing for and engaging in instruction at the college level. The emphasis is on curriculum planning, assessment, feedback, classroom interactions, and student motivation across a wide variety of discipline areas. This course may also be counted toward course credit allocation for the Preparing Future Faculty online graduate certificate program.

EDUC-C&I 5641 Apprenticeship and Conference in College Training Credits: 2-6

This course provides a foundation for preparing for and engaging in instruction at the college level. The emphasis is on apprenticeship experience in preparing, conducting, and evaluating college teaching under direction of and in conference with supervising professors.

EDUC-C&I 5690 Special Problems Credits: 1-6

Individual studies: thesis exploration, special reading.

EDUC-C&I 5697 Dissertation Curriculum And Instruction Credits: 1-16

Dissertation Curriculum And Instruction