May 10, 2024  
2017-2018 General Catalog 
    
2017-2018 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

**COURSE SEARCH**


The following is a listing of all courses of instruction offered by departments at LSU. This listing was up-to-date and as correct as possible at the time of publication of this catalog.

Since this catalog was prepared well in advance of its effective date, some courses may have been added, others may have been dropped, and/or changes in content may have been made.

 

Curriculum & Instruction

When utilizing the course offerings application EDCI courses will be listed under Curriculum & Instruction

Admission to courses at the 3000-level and above is restricted to students formally admitted to a teacher education program/concentration.

  
  • EDCI 2700 Characteristics of Learners with Exceptionalities (3)


    Requires feld experience in a school environment containing learners with exceptionalities. 2 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. lab/field experience. An introductory course on differences of learners with various exceptionalities; characteristics, educational programs and resources for education and support.
  
  • EDCI 3000 Children’s Literature (3)


    Survey of children’s literature across time, genres and media; focus on wide reading in children’s literature and an appreciation of the value of literature for children.
  
  • EDCI 3001 Student Development and Diversity (3)


    Prereq.: credit or concurrent enrollment in EDCI 2001  and concurrent enrollment in one of the following: ENGL 3201 , FREN 3401 , HIST 3001 , or SPAN 3001 . 2 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. lab/field experience in multicultural settings. Differences among secondary students (grades 6-12) associated with their development levels, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, genders, learning abilities and special needs.
  
  • EDCI 3055 Development of Young Children in Context (4)


    See CFS 3055 .
  
  • EDCI 3056 Young Children’s Cognitive and Linguistic Development (3)


    See CFS 3056 .
  
  • EDCI 3057 Learning Environments for Infants, Toddlers and Preschool Children (3)


    Prereq.: CFS 2065 , EDCI 2083  and CFS 3055 ; concurrent enrollment in EDCI 3058 . 2 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs field experience. Planning and preparing environments and learning experiences to support optimal physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of young children.
  
  • EDCI 3058 Social-Emotional Growth & Socialization: Culture, Family & Providers (3)


    Prereq.: CFS 2065 , EDCI 2083  and CFS 3055  ; concurrent enrollment in EDCI 3057 . 1 hr. lecture; 6 hrs. lab. Planning and providing instruction in consideration of infant temperament, stages of emotional development, responsive care-giving and guidance and discipline in the context of culture and identity formation, dealing with cultural differences, program policies for culturally sensitive care and creating partnerships with parents.
  
  • EDCI 3124 Curriculum Discipline: Mathematics Theory and Practice (6)


    Prereq.: Professional Practice Block I; 12 sem. hrs. of mathematics, including MATH 1201  and MATH 1202 ; 11 sem. hrs. of natural science; and concurrent enrollment in EDCI 3125  and MATH 2203 . 3 hrs. lecture; 6 hrs. lab/field experience in multicultural, multi-level settings. Structures of the discipline of mathematics applied to teaching mathematics in grades 1-6; standards-based pedagogical strategies, techniques and materials are coordinated with basic principles of learning.
  
  • EDCI 3125 Curriculum Discipline: Science (3)


    Prereq.: Professional Practice Block I, 11 sem. hrs. of natural science, 12 sem. hrs. mathematics, and concurrent enrollment in EDCI 3124  and MATH 2203 .
    2 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. lab/field experience in multicultural, multi-level settings. Structures of science disciplines applied to teaching science in grades 1-6; standards-based pedagogical strategies, techniques and materials coordinated with basic principles of learning.
  
  • EDCI 3127 Curriculum Disciplines: Social Studies (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 2400 , EDCI 3000  and concurrent enrollment in EDCI 3137 , EDCI 3200  and either EDCI 4460  or EDCI 4705 .
    2 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. lab/field experience in multicultural, multi-level settings. Structures of the social science disciplines applied to teaching social studies in grades 1-5; standards-based pedagogical strategies, techniques and materials coordinated with basic rationales and principles of learning.
  
  • EDCI 3136 Reading in the Content Areas (3)


    Content area reading problems and solutions; the reading process, approaches, skills and materials.
  
  • EDCI 3137 Assessing and Guiding Classroom Reading Instruction (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 2400 , EDCI 3000  and concurrent enrollment in EDCI 3200 , EDCI 3127  and either EDCI 4460  or EDCI 4705 .
    2 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. lab/field experience in multicultural, multi-level settings. Advanced reading instruction experience with particular emphasis on assessment in diverse and multicultural settings.
  
  • EDCI 3200 Reading, Writing and Oral Communication in the Elementary School (6)


    Prereq.: EDCI 2400 , EDCI 3000  and concurrent enrollment in EDCI 3127 , EDCI 3137  and either EDCI 4460  or EDCI 4705 . 3 hrs. lecture; 6 hrs. lab/field experience in multicultural, multi-level settings. Principles and practices of an effective program in reading, writing and the oral language arts in grades 1-5.
  
  • EDCI 3223 Adolescent Literature (3)


    See ENGL 3223 .
  
  • EDCI 3381 Early Childhood Curriculum (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 2083  and concurrent enrollment in EDCI 3382 EDCI 3383 , and CFS 3055 /EDCI 3055 . 2 hrs. lecture, 3 contact hrs. lab/field experience in multi-level multicultural setting. Comprehensive integrated curriculum content for children birth through kindergarten: reading/language arts, mathematics, science, social studies and the arts.
  
  • EDCI 3382 Early Childhood Pedagogy (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 2083  and concurrent enrollment in CFS 3055 , EDCI 3381  and EDCI 3383 . 2 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. lab/field experience in multilevel, multicultural settings. Ways of instructing children from birth to kindergarten.
  
  • EDCI 3383 Assessment and Planning for Reflective Instruction: EC (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 2083 ; concurrent enrollment in EDCI 3381 EDCI 3382 , and CFS 3055 /EDCI 3055 .  2 hrs. lecture; 3 contact hrs. lab/field experience in multi-level, multi-cultural settings. The process of building the teaching and learning cycle (assessing, planning, teaching, reflecting) into integrated instruction of children birth through kindergarten.
  
  • EDCI 3481 Curriculum in Grades 1-3 (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 3381 , EDCI 3382 , EDCI 3383 ; membership in PK-3 teacher education program; and concurrent enrollment in CFS 3056 /EDCI 3056 , EDCI 3482  and EDCI 3483 . Comprehensive, integrated curriculum content for children in grades 1-3: reading/language arts, mathematics, social studies, science and the arts.
  
  • EDCI 3482 Pedagogy in Grades 1-3 (3)


    Prereq.: CFS 3055 ; EDCI 3381 , EDCI 3383 ; membership in PK-3 teacher education program; and concurrent enrollment in CFS 3056 , EDCI 3481  and EDCI 3483 . 2 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. lab/field experience in multi-level, multicultural settings. Instructional strategies and materials for children in grades 1-3.
  
  • EDCI 3483 Assessment and Planning for Reflective Instruction: Grades 1-3 (3)


    Prereq.: CFS 3055 /EDCI 3055 ; EDCI 3381 , EDCI 3382 , EDCI 3383 ; membership in PK-3 teacher education program; and concurrent enrollment in CFS 3056 /EDCI 3056 , EDCI 3481  and EDCI 3482 . 1 hr. lecture; 6 hrs. lab/field experience in multi-level, multicultural settings. The process of building the teaching and learning cycle (assessing, planning, teaching, reflecting) into integrated instruction of children in grades 1-3.
  
  • EDCI 3550 Classroom Interactions (3)


    Prereq.: BASC 2011  and EDCI 2500 . 2 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. field experience in multicultural settings. Classroom interactions in secondary mathematics and science education understood as a process of concept acquisition that encompasses learner’s knowledge and emphasizes student thinking as well as illuminating the critical role of reflection and language in the construction of knowledge. Students in classroom interactions study classroom events that impact learning in mathematics and science and critical issues of student equity.
  
  • EDCI 3625 Student Teaching in the Elementary Grades (9)


    Prereq.: passage of PRAXIS II Elementary Content and PRAXIS II Principles of Learning and Teaching. 1 hr. lecture; 24 hrs. lab in diverse multicultural settings. All day, all semester student teaching experiences, including observation, participation and a minimum of 180 actual clock hours of teaching (with a substantial portion of the 180 hrs. in full-day teaching) under the professional supervision of an assigned public school mentor teacher.
  
  • EDCI 3630 Student Teaching in the Elementary and Secondary Grades (12)


    Prereq.: See “Requirements for Student Teaching  Pass-fail grading. 2 hrs. lecture; 30 hrs. lab.
  
  • EDCI 3640 Dual Certification General/Special Education Student Teaching: Grades 1-5 (9)


    Prereq.: See “Requirements for Student Teaching .” Pass-fail grading. 1 hr. lecture; 24 hrs. lab in diverse multicultural settings. All day, all semester student teaching experiences in general and special education, including observation, participation, and a minimum of 180 actual clock hours of teaching (with a substantial portion of the 180 hours in a full day teaching) under the supervision of an assigned public school mentor teacher.
  
  • EDCI 3701 Assessment for Special Education Instructional Practice (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 2700  and admission to a Teacher Education Program. Requires practical field experience with student(s) with disabilities in a school environment. Does not satisfy the Louisiana requirements for certification as an Exceptional Diagnostician. 2 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. lab/field experience. Assessing performance of students with disabilities; interpreting standardized test results; designing and using assessment in the classroom; instructional design based on assessment data.
  
  • EDCI 3702 Instructional Practice for Students with Disabilities I (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 3701 . 2 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. lab. Instructional methods, procedures and materials for teaching students with mild to moderate learning and behavior problems; overview of various methods and introductory procedures for explicit instruction and ongoing assessment.
  
  • EDCI 3703 Instructional Practice for Students with Disabilities II: Reading and Literacy (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 3702 . 2 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. lab. Instructional methods, procedures and materials for teaching reading and literacy to students with mild to moderate learning and behavior problems; includes the use of explicit instruction in academic subjects and ongoing assessment techniques in the context of relevant reading and literacy competencies; emphasis on reflective practice and making informed instructional decisions.
  
  • EDCI 3704 Improving Language Skills in Students with Exceptionalities (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 2700  and admission to a teacher certification program. Overview of the basic principles of language intervention and disorders, including etiological categories associated with different profiles of atypical development.
  
  • EDCI 3712 Secondary Methods and Transition Planning in Special Education (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 3702 . 2 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. lab. Application of foundational knowledge in secondary programs for students with mild to moderate disabilities; focus on the design, delivery and evaluation of transition services to post-school environments.
  
  • EDCI 4003 Curriculum and Pedagogy in Secondary Disciplines (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 3136  and concurrent enrollment in one of the following: ENGL 4203 , FREN 4403 , HIST 4403 , or SPAN 4003  or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit in a second subject area. Credit will not be given for both this course and EDCI 4465 . 2 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. lab/field experience in multicultural settings. Applying instructional approaches in particular subject areas for middle and high school students.
  
  • EDCI 4004 Critical Issues in Secondary School Content Area Teaching (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 4003  or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit in a second subject area. Credit will not be given for both this course and EDCI 4466 . 2 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. lab/field experience in multicultural settings. Critical issues in the nature of knowledge and inquiry in specific school subjects.
  
  • EDCI 4005 Student Teaching in Grades 6-12 Humanities (9)


    Prereq.: EDCI 4003  and concurrent enrollment in EDCI 4004  and in one of the following: ENGL 4204 , FREN 4404 , HIST 4404 , SPAN 4004 . 1 hr. lecture; 24 hrs. lab/field experience in diverse multicultural settings. All day, all semester student teaching experiences, including observation, participation, and a minimum of 180 actual clock hours of teaching (with a substantial portion of the 180 hrs. in a full day teaching) under the supervision of an assigned public school mentor teacher.
  
  • EDCI 4006 Student Teaching in Grades 6-12 Mathematics and Sciences (9)


    Prereq.: EDCI 4500 , passage of applicable Praxis II content exam and Praxis II Principles of Learning & Teaching.  1 hr. lecture; 24 hrs. lab/field experience in diverse multicultural settings. All day, all semester student teaching experiences, including observation, participation, and a minimum of 180 actual clock hours of teaching (with a substantial portion of the 180 hours in a full day teaching) under the supervision of an assigned public school mentor teacher.
  
  • EDCI 4060 Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Programs (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 2083  or consent of department. Historical, cultural, and philosophical foundations; finances, budgeting, staff duties, policies and legal aspects, equipment and physical plant, parent education and communication, public relations.
  
  • EDCI 4269 Art Education Workshop (3)


    Art as an integral part of the school curriculum; art activities and classroom procedures, materials and techniques.
  
  • EDCI 4272 Current Practices in Art Education (3)


    Contemporary trends and practices in art education; critical review of texts, journals and other information sources.
  
  • EDCI 4273 Art Education in the Elementary and Secondary Schools (3)


    For students concentrating in art education. Development of a functional art program for elementary and secondary schools; philosophy of art education, curriculum construction, teaching methods, planning and measurement of the results of instruction.
  
  • EDCI 4381 Student Teaching: Practice and Reflection in PK/K (12)


    Prereq.: EDCI 3481 , EDCI 3482  and EDCI 3483 ; concurrent enrollment in EDCI 4382 . 4 hrs. lecture; 24 hrs. lab/field experience in multi-level, multicultural settings. Designed to partially fulfill student teaching requirements and to prepare students to be effective classroom teachers in PK/K settings.
  
  • EDCI 4382 Critical Issues in Early Childhood Education (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 2083  or consent of department. Historical and contemporary perspectives on developmental, sociocultural and pedagogical issues in early childhood education.
  
  • EDCI 4450 Principles and Practices in Secondary Education (3)


    Prereq.: cohort membership or consent of instructor. Analysis of criticisms of secondary education and of current proposals for reform; conflicting conceptions of teaching, learning, cognition and related approaches to curriculum, instruction and evaluation; current theoretical and research approaches; implications for educational policy and practice.
  
  • EDCI 4460 Planning, Managing and Evaluating School Instruction (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 2400 , EDCI 3000  and concurrent enrollment in EDCI 3127 , EDCI 3137  and EDCI 3200 . 2 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. lab. Exploration and observation of skills and techniques for organizing and assessing learning in schools.
  
  • EDCI 4465 Seminar: Reflective Teaching in Secondary Subjects (3)


    Prereq.: cohort membership or consent of instructor. May be taken for a max. of 6 sem. hrs. when topics vary. Credit will not be given for both this course and EDCI 4003 . Critical issues and pedagogical practices related to the reflective teacher of English, social studies, science or mathematics.
  
  • EDCI 4466 Seminar: Critical Issues in Secondary School Teaching (3)


    May be taken for a max. of 6 sem. hrs. when topics vary. Credit will not be given for both this course and EDCI 4004 . Critical issues in the nature of knowledge and inquiry in school subjects: English, mathematics, science and social studies.
  
  • EDCI 4481 Student Teaching: Practice and Reflection in Grades 1-3 (12)


    Prereq.: EDCI 4381  and EDCI 4382 ; concurrent enrollment in EDCI 4482 . 4 hrs. lecture; 24 hrs. lab/field experience in multi-level, multicultural settings. Designed to partially fulfill student teaching requirements and to prepare student to be effective classroom teachers in grades 1-3.
  
  • EDCI 4482 Capstone Seminar in Early Childhood Education (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 4381  and EDCI 4382 ; concurrent enrollment in EDCI 4481 . Critically analyzing epistemology and contexts of learning; conducting action research; communicating teaching expertise.
  
  • EDCI 4500 Instructional Models for Mathematics and Science (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 3550 . Applying instructional approaches in mathematics and science for middle and high school students. Includes supervised field experiences in multicultural settings and/or informal learning environments.
  
  • EDCI 4630 Student Teaching in K-12 Grades (9)


    Prereq.: See “Requirements for Student Teaching .” Pass-fail grading. 1 hr. lecture; 35 hrs. lab. Student teaching practicum in diverse, multicultural K-12 settings.
  
  • EDCI 4635 Internship in Curriculum and Instruction (3-12)


    Prereq.: permission of the College of Human Sciences & Education Office of Field Experiences. Pass-fail grading. Specific teaching or practicum experience in a public school setting; periodic evening seminars.
  
  • EDCI 4701 Trends and Issues in Educating Learners with Exceptionalities (3)


    Su Requires field experience with student(s) with exceptionalities in a school environment. Exceptionality and special education; characteristics, educational needs and instructional practice; current trends and issues in service provision.
  
  • EDCI 4703 School and Classroom Management Applied to Students with Exceptionalities (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 2700  or equivalent. 2 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. lab. Skills for behavior management of children with exceptionalities in school settings, emphasizing evidence-based school-wide and classroom application.
  
  • EDCI 4705 Learning and Behavior Principles Applied to Students with Exceptionalities (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 2700 .
    2 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. lab/field experience. Development of intervention programs based on the principles of applied behavior analysis; emphasis on proactive strategies that promote learning and prosocial behavior.
  
  • EDCI 4710 Consultation, Collaboration and Co-teaching (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 2700  or EDCI 4701 . Professional roles; models and practices in building cooperative and inclusive environments for education; emphasis on consulting teacher, collaborative consultation, co-teaching and building effective communications among educators, parents and other professionals in providing education and other services to children with exceptionalities.
  
  • EDCI 4800 Teaching in the Multicultural Classroom (3)


    Strategies and resources for teaching students of cultural diversity in the classroom; development of units and activities of cultural variety.
  
  • EDCI 4900 Special Topics in Curriculum and Instruction (1-3)


    Prereq.: consent of instructor. May be taken for a max. of 9 sem. hrs. of credit. Methods, trends and issues in curriculum and instruction.
  
  • EDCI 5880 Special Topics in Education (1-3)


    Prereq.: consent of instructor. May be taken for a max. of 9 sem. hrs. of credit. New methods, trends and techniques.
  
  • EDCI 6701 Foundations of Applied Behavioral Analysis in Education (3)


    An introduction to behavior analytic principles, definitions, characteristics, processes, and concepts. An introduction to behavioral consultation.
  
  • EDCI 6702 Measurement of Behavior: Analysis and Evaluation of Behavior Change in Education (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 6701 . A basic introduction to behavioral assessment and the measurement, display, analysis, and evaluation of behavioral data.
  
  • EDCI 6703 Promoting Positive Behavior Change in Education (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 6702 . Behavior change procedures and systems support in applied behavior analysis.
  
  • EDCI 6704 Applied Behavior Analysis Practicum in Education (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 6703 . Supervised practicum in the application of behavior analytic practices in an educational setting.
  
  • EDCI 7008 Trends and Issues in Emotional and Behavioral Disturbance (3)


    An in-depth examination of issues and trends in emotional and behavioral disturbance including diagnosis, etiology, current theory and delivery systems.
  
  • EDCI 7009 Advanced Evaluation and Assessment for Students at-Risk (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 3701  or equivalent. Requires practical field experience with students with disabilities in a school environment. Identification and diagnosis of learning and behavior problems; IDEA and Section 504 legal requirements; administration and interpretation of individually administered standardized tests, design of classroom-based assessments and methods of comparative analysis; instructional and service recommendations based on multifaceted assessment.
  
  • EDCI 7010 Advanced Practicum in Evaluation and Assessment (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 7009 . Supervised experience in educational evaluation and assessment; practical and in-depth approach; procedures for prereferral screening, for conducting individual assessments, including evaluating for eligibility, interpreting data for instructional decision-making and for designing ongoing data collection systems.
  
  • EDCI 7017 Explicit Instructional Models for Students with Disabilities (3)


    Prereq.: ELRC 4249 . 2 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. lab. Evaluating the research base and theories supporting the use of instructional and assessment models, including Direct Instruction Model and curriculum-based assessment.
     
  
  • EDCI 7018 Strategic Instructional Models for Students with Disabilities (3)


    Prereq.: ELRC 4249 . 2 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. lab. Evaluating the research base and theories supporting the use of strategic instructional and assessment models; emphasis on the use of strategic instruction with students with mild to moderate disabilities.
  
  • EDCI 7021 Legal and Ethical Issues in Special Education (3)


    Su Legal and ethical issues in special education; specific emphasis on IDEA, Section 504, case law, regulatory issues, professional responsibilities and CEC standards for professional practice.
  
  • EDCI 7051 The Contemporary Family (3)


    See CFS 7051 .
  
  • EDCI 7052 Topics and Issues in Family and Consumer Sciences (3)


    See CFS 7052 .
  
  • EDCI 7053 Infant Behavior and Development (3)


    Infant personality, development and socialization; major transactions in the infant’s life; family and home; child-care facilities and caregivers; support systems within larger societies.
  
  • EDCI 7054 Child Guidance and Behavior (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 7056  or consent of instructor. Normal, age-related behavior patterns; child guidance practices and their consequences; techniques and procedures for successful parenting and for improved classroom management; theoretical bases.
  
  • EDCI 7055 Human Development (3)


    See CFS 7055 .
  
  • EDCI 7056 Theories of Child Development (3)


    See CFS 7056 .
  
  • EDCI 7057 Theories in Family Science (3)


    See CFS 7057 .
  
  • EDCI 7059 Parent Involvement in Early Childhood Education (3)


    2 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. lab. Interpersonal relationships and involvement of parents in early childhood education programs; research and existing models of parent involvement.
  
  • EDCI 7105 Teaching Reading in the Elementary School (3)


    Current instructional procedures and research in reading instruction in the elementary school; approaches and ideas for teaching reading to culturally different students.
  
  • EDCI 7106 Teaching Reading to Students with Diverse Cultural Backgrounds (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 7105  or EDCI 7135  or consent of instructor. Characteristics of learners from different cultural settings; analysis of methods and materials that support reading instruction for these students.
  
  • EDCI 7107 Topics in Reading Education (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 7105  or EDCI 7135  or equivalent. May be taken for a max. of 6 sem. hrs. of credit when topics vary. Issues and practices in elementary through adult reading education.
  
  • EDCI 7109 Studies in the Teaching of Elementary School Mathematics (3)


    Techniques and materials for teaching elementary school mathematics; relationship between learning theories and acquisition of mathematical skills and concepts.
  
  • EDCI 7111 Studies in the Teaching of Elementary School Language Arts (3)


    Practices and curricula in the teaching of elementary school language arts.
  
  • EDCI 7112 Early Literacy Development and Instruction (3)


    Current research on early literacy development and learning, with an emphasis on pre-conventional stages of literacy.
  
  • EDCI 7130 Techniques and Resources for Reading Instruction (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 7105  or EDCI 7135  or equivalent. Methods and materials in all areas of reading; demonstration and student production; application of materials and methods for effective reading instruction.
  
  • EDCI 7131 Developing Learning Skills through Content Reading (3)


    Relationships between learning skills and content areas; the reading process; materials and research related to reading.
  
  • EDCI 7135 Techniques for Teaching Reading in the Middle and Secondary School (3)


    Reading skills appropriate for the upper levels; approaches for teaching reading; techniques for improving the school reading program.
  
  • EDCI 7140 Studies in the Teaching of Social Studies in Secondary Schools (3)


    Theory and research with practical application to areas of study needed to teach social studies in the secondary school.
  
  • EDCI 7141 Studies in the Teaching of Mathematics in Secondary Schools (3)


    Practices and issues in techniques and materials for teaching mathematics in secondary schools; relationship between learning theories and acquisition of mathematical skills and concepts.
  
  • EDCI 7142 Studies in the Teaching of English in Secondary Schools (3)


  
  • EDCI 7143 The Teaching of Literature in Secondary Schools (3)


  
  • EDCI 7147 Studies in the Teaching of Secondary School Science (3)


    Prereq.: science teaching experience. Instructional materials, evaluation practices and science teaching skills for grades 6-12.
  
  • EDCI 7149 Studies in the Teaching of Foreign Languages (3)


    Prereq.: completion of an undergraduate foreign language methods course and/or teaching experience; or consent of instructor. Principles and current research related to the teaching of foreign languages.
  
  • EDCI 7205 Critical Analysis of Current Research in Reading (3)


    Prereq.: 12 hours of graduate reading courses or equivalent.  Evaluation of current and needed research; application of research findings in the instructional program.
  
  • EDCI 7247 Teaching in the Science Laboratory (3)


    2 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. lab. Interpreting research in laboratory science instruction; use of results to generate creative laboratory activities.
  
  • EDCI 7307 Topics in Curriculum and Instruction (3)


    May be taken for a max. of 6 hrs. of credit when topics vary.
  
  • EDCI 7308 Topics in Science Education (3)


    May be taken for a max. of 6 hrs. of credit when topics vary.
  
  • EDCI 7309 Topics in Mathematics Education (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 7109  or EDCI 7141  or consent of instructor. May be taken for a max. of 6 hrs. of credit when topics vary.
  
  • EDCI 7311 Topics in Language Arts Education (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 7111  or EDCI 7142  or equivalent. May be taken for a max. of 6 hrs. of credit when topics vary. Selected topic in a specific subject matter, level of instruction or a methodological problem in teaching English language arts.
  
  • EDCI 7312 Diagnostic and Prescriptive Teaching in Mathematics (3)


    Prereq.: EDCI 7109  or EDCI 7141 . Techniques for assessing students’ skill levels and understanding in K-12 mathematics and for tailoring instruction to individual needs.
  
  • EDCI 7313 Teaching Literature in the Elementary School (3)


    Role of literature in elementary education; relevant teaching issues and strategies; integration of literature into the elementary curriculum.
  
  • EDCI 7314 Teaching Written Composition in the Elementary School (3)


    Practices and curricula in the teaching of written composition in the elementary school; its relationship to language arts instruction.
  
  • EDCI 7315 Teaching Multicultural Children’s Literature (3)


    Multicultural literature for children from elementary through junior high school; historical and contemporary perspectives; implications for the classroom.
  
  • EDCI 7455 Foundations of Secondary or K-12 Educational Theory, Policy and Practice (3)


    Prereq.: cohort membership and completion of EDCI 7460 , EDCI 7461  or consent of instructor. Social contexts, history and philosophy of current and perennial issues in education; conflicting purposes and functions of public schooling; economic and political analysis of educational policy; implications of conflicting approaches to teaching and learning; current theory and research.
  
  • EDCI 7460 Fall Practicum in Secondary or K-12 Schools (6)


    Prereq.: cohort membership or consent of instructor. Pass-fail grading. 1 hr. lecture; 10 hrs. lab. First of two practica in local schools.
 

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