CI- 1920 INTRODUCTION TO FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION: LINKING SEMINAR I
[1 hour] This course introduces students to the world
of foreign language education. Students will explore the nature of foreign language education, its philosophy, history, types of schools,
students, curriculum, and teaching.
CI- 2970 AN ORIENTATION TO THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPING A PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHING
[1 hour] This course will
help the student explore school context including the sociology and culture of high schools. The goal of this course is to help students apply
theory and explore the ways of supporting the wide diversity of backgrounds and abilities of students in today�s high schools. Students will be
helped to see the necessity of and begin the development of a personal philosophy and set of beliefs with respect to the educational processes in
which they will participate. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
CI- 1900 INTRODUCTION TO MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION LINKING SEMINAR
[1 hour] This course introduces students to the world of
middle grades education. The students will explore the nature of middle grades education, its philosophy, history, students, curriculum, and
teaching. Prerequisite: EAP 1000
CI- 2900 DIVERSITY AND BOOKS LINKING SEMINAR
[1 hour] Students will learn about various forms of cultural diversity as
presented in books appropriate for middle childhood learners. Prerequisite: CI 2200
CI- 2910 STUDY TOUR LINKING SEMINAR
[1 hour] This course will allow students to explore education-related issues within the
context of society in general. Structured field trips, coupled with pre- and post-seminars are planned.
CI- 2960 ARTS AND SCIENCE LINKING SEMINAR IN READING/LANGUAGE ARTS
[1 hour] Students will examine current reform efforts in
reading/language arts education and the impact on the teaching and learning of reading/language arts at all levels � PreK-college. Students must
join a professional reading/language arts education organization. Prerequisite: CI 2200
CI- 2920 CASE STUDIES LINKING SEMINAR
[1 hour] Students will learn about cognitive, physical, emotional, and social
characteristics of pre- and young adolescents through participant observation in study and recreational settings, and they will prepare a case
study. Prerequisite: CI 2200
CI- 2930 ARTS AND SCIENCE LINKING SEMINAR IN MATHEMATICS
[1 hour] Students will examine current reform efforts in
mathematics education and the impact on the teaching and learning of mathematics at all levels � PreK-college. Students must join a professional
mathematics education organization. Prerequisite: CI 2200
CI- 2940 ARTS AND SCIENCE LINKING SEMINAR IN SCIENCE
[1 hour] Students will examine current reform efforts in science
education and the impact on the teaching and learning of science at all levels � PreK-college. Students must join a professional science
education organization. Prerequisite: CI 2200
CI- 2950 ARTS AND SCIENCE LINKING SEMINAR IN SOCIAL STUDIES
[1 hour] Students will examine current reform efforts in social
studies education and the impact on the teaching and learning of social studies at all levels � PreK-college. Students must join a professional
social studies education organization. Prerequisite: CI 2200
CI- 2980 INTRODUCTION TO FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION: LINKING SEMINAR II
[1 hour] Students will understand salient factors
relating to the effective teaching of foreign languages in elementary, middle-junior and high school. Specifically, students will assist foreign
language teachers in teaching their students. Prerequisite: CI 1500
CI- 3010 TEACHING ELEMENTARY READING, LANGUAGE ARTS AND SOCIAL STUDIES
[7 hours] Integration of instruction in listening,
talking, writing and reading skills with purposes, scope and sequence of Social Studies. Ways to help children grow and develop in these areas.
Preparation of an integrated unit. Prerequisite: Advanced professional standing; EDP 3210 Corequisite: CI 3020
CI- 3020 INTEGRATED ELEMENTARY FIELD EXPERIENCE
[3 hours] Prepare and teach integrated language arts/social studies unit,
and teach reading/language arts in an elementary, or middle school classroom. Corequisite: CI 3010
CI- 3100 EFFECTIVE SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHING METHODS
[3 hours] Introduction to theory and research supporting effective
curriculum development and instruction. Students acquire knowledge and skills necessary to create effective classroom environments.
Prerequisite: EDP 3220; Advanced professional standing. Corequisite: CI 3110
CI- 3110 SECONDARY FIELD EXPERIENCE I
[1 - 2 hours] Students will implement and apply skills of instructional design,
content area reading and classroom management within selected secondary school settings. Corequisite: CI 3100
CI- 3210 OFFICE PRODUCTION
[2 hours] Development of understanding, and judgement relating to the production of documents and
statistical reports. Introduction to Cortez Peters method of teaching keyboarding. Prerequisite: GSCT 2270
CI- 3220 OFFICE PROCEDURES
[3 hours] Analysis of the activities of today�s office professionals. Includes office technology,
management, communication procedures (oral and written), and office procedures.
CI- 3230 INFORMATION PROCESSING FOR BUSINESS EDUCATION
[3 hours] Hands-on experience in the operation of information
processing equipment used in today�s modern offices. Prerequisite: CI 3210
CI- 3240 BEST PRACTICES IN MIDDLE LEVEL TEACHING
[3 hours] This course will provide a comprehensive study of effective
teaching in the middle level schools. Students will study historical, philosophical and psychological factors, transescent instructional
strategies, discipline, classroom management and evaluation. Prerequisite: CI 2200
CI- 3400 LITERACY ISSUES
[3 hours] An introduction to literacy and the acquisition of reading and writing
skills/proficiency. Presents a study of language development, language diversity, the process of reading and writing, and their
development.
CI- 3430 PHONICS AND WORD IDENTIFICATION FRO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
[3 hours] Phoneme-grapheme relationships using age
appropriate techniques with young children, teaching phonics and word recognition, phonological and morphological underpinnings of English
spelling, reading disabilities, sound awareness in spoken language. Prerequisite: Professional admittance. Co-requisite: CI 3460
CI- 3440 PHONICS AND WORD IDENTIFICATION FOR MIDDLE CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
[3 hours] Students learn methods for using phonics
and word identification skills with pre- and early adolescent learners, focusing on strategies to help with reading, writing and spelling in the
content areas.
CI- 3460 LITERACY AND READING DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
[3 hours] Professional standards for reading/language arts with
specific attention to diverse learners. PreK through grade 3. Developmentally-appropriate classroom design and methods. Understanding of print.
Use of computer software. Prerequisite: Professional admittance; Co-requisite: CI 3430
CI- 3900 INTERNSHIP SEMINAR: RELATING COLLEGE LEVEL CONTENT TO THE SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM
[1 hour] The course will
consider the content of the college courses taken in a student�s major area and relate it to specific courses in the secondary school curriculum.
Examples will be developed of the ways in which concepts of university level courses are related to the curriculum of the content area courses at
the secondary school level. Students will be encouraged to develop materials and applications of the college level content to a conceptual level
appropriate to the secondary student. Students will be expected to use computer technology in several ways. Prerequisite: Admission to
Professional Education; Co-requisite: CI 3240 or 4150/4160/4170 or 4180
CI- 4000 PRINCIPLES OF CURRICULUM INTEGRATION
[3 hours] A course designed to introduce students to major curriculum trends
and issues. Focus will be placed on theory and practical issues related to curriculum integration and team teaching. Prerequisite: CI 4250; CI
4240, 4260, 4270 or 4280 (select 2); Co-requisite: CI 4090, SPED 4020, CI 4200 and CMHS 4580
CI- 4010 MIDDLE GRADES FIELD EXPERIENCE FOR CURRICULUM INTEGRATION
[1 hour] A field experience for regular education and
special education students. Teaching experiences to demonstrate knowledge and pedagogical skill in a team taught integrated unit. Prerequisite:
CI 4250, 4260, 4270 or 4280 (select two); Co-requisite: CI 4000
CI- 4030 TEACHING SCIENCE IN THE MIDDLE GRADES
[4 hours] Introduction to the purposes, scope and sequence, resources,
curriculum, instruction, and evaluation in middle grades science. Methods and materials for teaching science concepts. Prerequisite:
Advanced professional standing; CI 3010, 3020
CI- 4040 TEACHING SCIENCE IN THE PRIMARY GRADES
[4 hours] Introduction to the purposes, scope and sequence, resources,
curriculum, instruction, and evaluation in primary science. Relationships to DAP and science concept development. Prerequisite:
Advanced professional standing; CI 3010, 3020
CI- 4050 SCIENCE FIELD EXPERIENCE
[1 hour] Prepare and teach a science unit of instruction in the elementary classroom.
Corequisite: CI 4030 or 4040
CI- 4060 TEACHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS
[4 hours] Focus on the mathematics education of children in early childhood
through the middle grades with emphasis on mathematics learning process, mathematics content, effective teaching strategies, instructional
materials, and assessment techniques. Prerequisite: Advanced professional standing; CI 4030 or 4040 Corequisite: CI 4070, 4930
CI- 4070 TEACHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS - FIELD
[1 hour] Teach a mathematics unit in an early childhood, elementary,
or middle grade classroom. Corequisite: CI 4060
CI- 4080 INTEGRATED ELEMENTARY TEACHING METHODS I
[5 hours] Methods for teaching and integrating language arts in diverse
classrooms. Emphasis on understanding the reading and writing process from emergent literacy through middle school. For Special Education
Majors only. Prerequisite: Advanced professional standing; EDP 3210 or 3220
CI- 4090 INTEGRATED ELEMENTARY TEACHING METHODS II
[5 hours] Integrated approach to teaching mathematics and science.
Emphasis on the learning process, mathematics and science content, effective teaching strategies, instructional materials, and assessment
techniques. For Special Education Majors Only. Prerequisite: Adv Prof Stand; EDP 3210
CI- 4130 TEACHING IN URBAN COMMUNITIES
[2 hours] Focus on student learning in urban settings. Students will examine urban
demographic and school achievement data, develop a profile of urban students and develop appropriate school activities. Prerequisite: CI
3100; Adv Prof Stand Corequisite: CI 4190 and 4150, 4160, 4170 or 4180
CI- 4140 TEACHING METHODS FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGES
[3 hours] Consideration of current theory and practice in teaching foreign
languages in elementary and secondary schools. Focus on planning instruction, materials selection, and methods for teaching communication
skills and culture. Prerequisite: CI 3100; Advanced professional standing
CI- 4150 TEACHING METHODS FOR SECONDARY ENGLISH
[3 hours] Language immersion techniques, mastery-based teaching, and
reliance on reading/writing-to-learn activities. Develop proficiency in methodologies that reflect current research and effective
instructional practices in secondary English and Communications. Prerequisite: CI 3100; Advanced professional standing. Corequisite:
CI 4130, 4190
CI- 4160 TEACHING METHODS FOR SECONDARY MATHEMATICS
[3 hours] Preparation for teaching in the secondary mathematics
classroom. Techniques for motivating students, using questioning and critical thinking strategies and integrating technology are developed.
Prerequisite: CI 3100; Advanced professional standing. Corequisite: CI 4130, 4190
CI- 4170 TEACHING METHODS FOR SECONDARY SCIENCE
[3 hours] In-depth study of the methods and materials for teaching secondary
science. Apply knowledge in a secondary classroom. Prerequisite: CI 3100; Advanced professional standing. Corequisite: CI 4190,
4130
CI- 4180 TEACHING METHODS FOR SECONDARY SOCIAL STUDIES METHODS
[3 hours] In-depth study of methods and materials for
teaching social studies. Implementation of secondary curriculum within the context of current technology and the development of critical thinking
skills. Prerequisite: CI 3100; Adv Prof Stand Corequisite: CI 4190, 4130
CI- 4190 SECONDARY FIELD EXPERIENCE II
[3 hours] Students will develop and implement a unit plan in the content area
integrating teaching of content, thinking skills, and adjusting the unit to a special needs population. Prerequisite: CI 3100; Adv Prof
Stand Corequisite: CI 4130 and 4150, 4160, 4170 or 4180
CI- 4200* MIDDLE GRADES FIELD EXPERIENCE
[1 hour] Provide regular and special education teacher education students
opportunities to demonstrate pedagogical skills as they teach integrated units. Demonstrate understanding of middle grades curriculum,
instructional and assessment strategies. Corequisite: CI 4250
*course is pending final approval
CI- 4210 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE MANAGEMENT
[3 hours] Office functions as part of business administration, including physical
facility planning, office systems, procedures and services, control of office work, and administrative/supervision of office staff.
Prerequisite: Jr. Standing
CI- 4220 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT FOR BUSINESS EDUCATION
[3 hours] Hands-on experience in a current word processing package.
Also provides an overview of word processing methodologies, concepts, and techniques needed to teach a secondary course. Prerequisite: CI
3220
CI- 4230 BUSINESS TEACHING METHODS I
[3 hours] Development and application of appropriate materials and methods in teaching
general business, accounting, and computer technology. Prerequisite: CI 3100; Advanced professional standing
CI- 4240 BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY METHODS II
[3 hours] Development and application of appropriate materials and methods in
teaching keyboarding, business communication/English, vocational education, and computer applications. Course required for vocational
certification. Prerequisite: Advanced professional standing; CI 3210
CI- 4250 METHODS FOR MIDDLE GRADES MATHEMATICS LICENSURE
[4 hours] A course for preservice middle grade teachers seeking licensure
in mathematics. The course will focus on curriculum, scope and sequence, resources, learning activities, teaching strategies, technology use, and
assessment following NCTM Standards and the Ohio Mathematics Model. Prerequisite: Admission to professional standing; CI 3240; Co-requisite: CI
4290, EDP 3240, HEAL 4400
CI- 4260 METHODS FOR MIDDLE GRADES SCIENCE LICENSURE
[4 hours] Designed for middle grade teachers seeking licensure in
science. The course covers standards, curriculum, learning activities, teaching strategies, use of technology and assessment techniques in a
middle school setting. Prerequisite: Admission to professional standing and CI 3240; Co-requisite: CI 4290:01, EDP 3240, HEAL 4400
CI- 4270 METHODS FOR MIDDLE GRADES SOCIAL STUDIES LICENSURE
[4 hours] This course will focus upon the social studies
education of middle grades students with an emphasis on standards, scope and sequence, resources, learning activities, teaching strategies,
technology evaluation techniques. Prerequisite: Admission to professional standing and CI 3240; Co-requisite: CI 4290, EDP 3240, HEAL 4400
CI- 4280 METHODS FOR MIDDLE GRADES READING/LANGUAGE ARTS LICENSURE
[4 hours] A course for preservice middle grades teachers
seeking licensure in reading/language arts. This course will focus upon the literary education of children in the middle grades. Standards,
curriculum, scope and sequence, resources, learning activities, teaching strategies, technology use and assessment will be addressed following
NCTE standards and the Ohio Language Arts Model. Prerequisite: Admission to professional standing and CI 3240; Co-requisite: CI 4290, EDP 3240,
HEAL 4400
CI- 4290 MIDDLE GRADES METHODS FIELD EXPERIENCE
[2 hours] Field experience to demonstrate knowledge and pedagogical skills
as students teach in two licensure areas. Instructional practice, assessment strategies and technology use will be integrated in tow units from a
student�s licensure areas. Prerequisite: Admission to professional standing; Co-requisite: EDP 3240, HEAL 4400 and two of the following: CI 4280,
CI 4260, CI 4270 or CI 4250
CI- 4300 LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN
[3 hours] Emphasis on all genres of literature for children, including poetry, traditional
literature, fantasy, realistic fiction, biography and other information books, particularly for the preschool and primary student.
Prerequisite: Jr. Standing
CI- 4310 LITERATURE FOR MIDDLE GRADERS
[3 hours] Emphasis on all genres of literature for children, including poetry,
traditional literature, fantasy, realistic fiction, both historical and contemporary , biography and other information books. Geared for
the middle school student. Prerequisite: Jr. Standing
CI- 4320 LITERATURE FOR YOUNG ADULTS
[3 hours] Survey of literature materials written for the junior and senior high school
student. Emphasis is placed on all genres, literary elements, and the use of literature across the curriculum. Prerequisite: Jr.
Standing
CI- 4360 MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE
[3 hours] Picture books, fiction, biography and poetry appropriate for elementary and
middle school students that interpret and reflect honestly the lives of persons of color will be studied and evaluated.
CI- 4390 SANDBERG CHILDREN�S LITERATURE INSTITUTE
[3 hours] To broaden students� knowledge of current professionals in
children�s literature, nationally-known authors, illustrators and editors presentations.
CI- 4400 READING IN MIDDLE GRADES
[3 hours] Using various genres of literature, students focus on instructional strategies
across the curriculum for teaching, assessing, diagnosing and remediating reading and reading difficulties. Evaluation of learning through
writing emphasized. Prerequisite: CI 3240; Co-requisite: SPED 4280, CMHS 4580, CI 4000, CI 4010
CI- 4430 ISSUES IN SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHING
[3 hours] A critical study of teaching foreign languages and English as a second
language in secondary schools including current curriculum, materials, teaching strategies, and evaluation. Prerequisite: CI 4140
Corequisite: CI 4900:03, 4930:03
CI- 4440 ISSUES IN LINGUISTICS, WRITING, AND GRAMMAR
[3 hours] Examine the research on structural and generative grammars
and oral language acquisition. Analyze process writing research, teaching-learning principles, and practices that employ process writing
techniques. Prerequisite: CI 4150 Corequisite: CI 4930:03, 4900:03
CI- 4450 CREATIVITY AND LANGUAGE ARTS
[3 hours] Practical techniques for guiding children into effective oral and written
expression of ideas and feelings will be presented. Develop lesson plans. Prerequisite: Jr. Standing
:01 Creative Drama; :02 Creative
Writing; :03 Storytelling
CI- 4510 MATHEMATICS FOR THE YOUNG CHILD
[3 hours] Development of mathematical understanding in young children, appropriate
learning and assessment experiences, and analysis of curriculum. Mathematical focus on place value, number sense, geometry,
measurement, algebra, data analysis and probability. Prerequisite: Jr. Standing
CI- 4520 MATHEMATICS FOR THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
[3 hours] Conceptualization of mathematics curriculum and its implementation in
the classroom. The inductive approach will be emphasized. Examination of middle school math concepts. Prerequisite: Jr Standing
CI- 4530 TEACHING GEOMETRY IN GRADES K-12
[3 hours] Examination of the development of mathematics concepts and skills across
the K-12 curriculum. Discussion of mathematics content, teaching methods, instructional materials, assessment techniques, and applications
to classroom practice. (:01-Geometry, :02 Algebra) Prerequisite: Junior Standing
CI- 4540 TEACHING ALGEBRA IN GRADES K-12
[3 hours] Examination of the development of mathematics concepts and skills across
K-12 curriculum. Discussion of mathematics content, teaching methods, instructional materials, assessment techniques, and applications to
classroom practice. (:01 Geometry, :02 Algebra) Prerequisite: Jr. Standing
CI- 4550 TEACHING PROBLEM SOLVING IN MATHEMATICS
[3 hours] Focuses on the art of problem solving and its implementation in
the classroom. Basic problem solving strategies are developed; materials and methods for their integration in mathematics teaching are
provided. Prerequisite: Jr. Standing (:01 K-8; :02 7-12 )
CI- 4570 CURRICULUM ISSUES IN MATHEMATICS
[3 hours] Focuses on the content of the 7-12 mathematics curriculum and its
delivery in secondary schools. Consideration is given to the role of technology, proficiency testing, conceptualizations of mathematics and
resulting implications. Prerequisite: CI 4160; Advanced professional standing. Corequisite: CI 4930, 4900:03
CI- 4610 PHYSICAL SCIENCE CONCEPTS
[3 hours] Elementary and middle level teachers to update their physical science
background and concepts. Each student will develop and test instructional materials appropriate for one long-term physical science unit.
CI- 4620 EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE CONCEPTS
[3 hours] Designed to update teachers� earth and space science backgrounds and to
learn how to prepare instructional strategies fro teaching earth and space science concepts.
CI- 4630 LIFE SCIENCE CONCEPTS
[3 hours] Designed to update teachers� life science backgrounds and to learn how to prepare
instructional strategies for teaching life science concepts.
CI- 4640 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
[3 hours] Issues, methods, and materials related to teaching Environmental Science in
grades PreK-12. Field trips to areas of environmental interest will be part of the course.
CI- 4650 AEROSPACE EDUCATION
[3 hours] This course is designed to update teachers� aerospace science backgrounds and to
learn how to prepare instructional strategies for teaching aerospace science concepts.
CI- 4670 SCIENCE IN MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM
[3 hours] Nature, scope, and role of science experiences in learning
development of middle school age children; integration and application of current developments; theory and research in middle school science
education. Prerequisite: Advanced professional standing
CI- 4680 ISSUES IN SCIENCE EDUCATION
[3 hours] This course focuses on theoretical issues related to teaching science in
grades pre K-12 and is designed for preservice teachers. Prerequisite: CI 4170; Advanced professional standing. Corequisite: CI 4900,
4930:03
CI- 4710 TEACHING STRATEGIES IN MULTICULTURE EDUCATION
[3 hours] Examines multicultural curriculum and teaching strategies.
Reviews ethnicity, culturally pluralistic curricula, selection of instructional materials, grouping practices, assessment of learning, and
multi-ethnic schools, with an emphasis on improving instructions.
CI- 4720 ISSUES IN SOCIAL STUDIES
[3 hours] Examines current issues of content and pedagogy in secondary social studies.
Prerequisite: Advanced professional standing; CI 4180 Corequisite: CI 4900; CI 4930
CI- 4740 MODELS OF VALUING
[3 hours] Reviews the rationale, research and strategies for character education, values
clarification, moral developments as well as programs designed to promote self concept.
CI- 4760 TEACHING LOCAL HISTORY
[3 hours] Rationale, strategies and resources for teaching local history including
demonstrations of teaching oral history and utilization of community resources.
CI- 4790 USING NEWS MEDIA IN THE CLASSROOM
[3 hours] Rationale and strategies for using newspapers as classroom resource for
teaching across curriculum. Participants will explore classroom applications after interviewing reporters, photographers, cartoonists as
well as Newspaper in Education classroom teachers.
CI- 4900 STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR
[2 - 4 hours] Focuses reflectivity on common experiences in Student Teaching.
Attention to resume preparation, portfolio use, job interviews. Corequisite: CI 4930
CI- 4910 INTERNSHIP SEMINAR: REFORMS, RESEARCH AND CRITICAL LITERACY IN THE CONTENT AREAS
[3 hours] A professional teaching
and reflection seminar that places internship experience in the context of reforms, research and critical literacy in the content areas. This
will include a study of reports, studies and resulting recommendations of the professional societies as well as those at the state, national and
international levels. Critical literacy will be examined within the framework of necessary knowledge for an informed citizenry. Outcomes of this
seminar may be integrated in the professional portfolio presentation. Coursework will be creatively scheduled to dovetail with the internship
experience. Co-requisite: CI 4930
CI- 4930 INTERNSHIP/STUDENT TEACHING
[6 - 12 hours] Full-time supervised classroom teaching for 8-15 weeks.
Prerequisite: 100 semester hrs; Adv Prof Standing; 90% major/core; all professional courses; 2.5 GPA. Co-requisite: CIEC 4910 and CI 4900,
or TSOC 4000 and CI 4900, or CI 4910.
:01 Early Childhood Education
:02 Elementary Education
:03 Secondary
Education
:04 Middle Childhood Education
:05 Adolescent & Young Adult Education
:06 MultiAge: Foreign
Languages Education
CI- 4950 WORKSHOP IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
[1 - 5 hours] Workshops developed around topics of interest and concern for
pre-service and in-service teachers and other education personnel. Practical application of workshop topics will be emphasized.
CI- 4980 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
[1 - 5 hours] Topics of interest and concern to preservice, inservice
and non-degree teachers within school districts and community agencies. The course may be included in an undergraduate degree program.
CI- 4990 UNDERGRADUATE INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
[1 - 5 hours] Provides student the opportunity to
work individually on professional problems under the direction of the staff of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. This course is open
to seniors with the consent of the adviser and permission of the instructor.
CI- 5150 TEACHING METHODS FOR SECONDARY ENGLISH
[3 hours] Language immersion techniques, mastery-based teaching, and
reliance on reading/writing-to-learn activities. Develop proficiencies in methodologies that reflect current research and best practice.
Alternative preservice methods. . Prerequisite: CI 5190
CI- 5160 TEACHING METHODS FOR SECONDARY MATHEMATICS
[3 hours] Preparation for teaching in the secondary mathematics
classroom. Techniques for motivating students, using questioning and critical thinking strategies and integrating technology are developed.
Prerequisite: EDP 5220, CI 5190, 8510
CI- 5170 TEACHING METHODS FOR SECONDARY SCIENCE
[3 hours] In-depth study of the methods and materials for teaching secondary
science. Apply knowledge in a secondary classroom. Prerequisite: EDP 5220, CI 5190, 8510
CI- 5180 TEACHING METHODS FOR SECONDARY SOCIAL STUDIES METHODS
[3 hours] In-depth study of methods and materials for
teaching social studies. Implementation of secondary curriculum within the context of current technology and the development of critical thinking
skills. Prerequisite: EDP 5220, CI 5190, 8510
CI- 5190 SECONDARY FIELD EXPERIENCE II
[3 hours] Field experience for alternative 7 � 12 certification. Classroom
observations and reports Teach series of lessons or unit of study in secondary classroom. Students will develop and implement a unit
plan in the content area integrating teaching of content, thinking skills, and adjusting the unit to a special needs population.
Prerequisite: EDP 3220
CI- 5210 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE MANAGEMENT
[3 hours] Office functions as part of business administration, including physical
facility planning, office systems, procedures and services, control of office work and administration/supervision of office staff.
CI- 5220 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT FOR BUSINESS EDUCATION
[3 hours] Hands-on experience in a current word processing package.
Also provides an overview of word processing methodologies, concepts and techniques needed to teach a secondary course.
CI- 5300 LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN
[3 hours] Emphasis on all genres of literature for children, including poetry, traditional
literature, fantasy, realistic fiction, biography and other information books, particularly for the preschool and primary student.
CI- 5310 LITERATURE FOR MIDDLE GRADERS
[3 hours] Emphasis on all genres of literature for children, including poetry,
traditional literature, fantasy, realistic fiction, both historical and contemporary, biography and other informational books. Geared for
the middle school student.
CI- 5320 LITERATURE FOR YOUNG ADULTS
[3 hours] Survey of literature materials written for the junior and senior high school
student. Emphasis is placed on all genres, literary elements, and uses of literature across the curriculum.
CI- 5360 MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE
[3 hours] Picture books, fiction, biography and poetry appropriate for elementary and
middle school students that interpret and reflect honestly the lives of persons of color will be studied and evaluated.
CI- 5390 SANDBERG CHILDREN�S LITERATURE INSTITUTE
[3 hours] To broaden students� knowledge of current professionals in
children�s literature, nationally-known authors, illustrators or editors presentations.
CI- 5430 ISSUES IN SECOND LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION
[3 hours] A critical study of teaching foreign languages and English as a
second language in secondary schools including current curriculum, materials, teaching strategies, and evaluation.
CI- 5440 ISSUES IN LINGUISTICS, WRITING, AND GRAMMAR
[3 hours] Examine the research on structural and generative grammars
and oral language acquisition. Analyze process writing research, teaching-learning principles and practices that employ writing technique.
CI- 5450:001 CREATIVITY AND LANGUAGE ARTS - DRAMA FOR CHILDREN
[3 hours] Practical techniques for guiding children into
effective oral and written expression of ideas and feelings will be presented. Develop lesson plans.
:01 Creative Drama
:02
Creative Writing
:03 Storytelling
CI- 5450:002 CREATIVITY & LANGUAGE ARTS - CREATIVE WRITING
[3 hours] Practical techniques for guiding children into
effective oral and written expression of ideas and feelings will be presented. Students will review the professional literature that
focuses upon creative writing.
CI- 5450:003 CREATIVITY & LANGUAGE ARTS - STORYTELLING
[3 hours] The study of the history, materials, and applications
of storytelling in the curriculum. Emphasis on performance techniques appropriate for classroom use and library programs. Modeling
activities.
CI- 5460/7460 THEORY & PRACTICE IN LANGUAGE ARTS
[3 hours] Advanced methods for teaching and integrating language arts
in diverse classrooms. Emphasis is on understanding the reading and writing process from emergent literacy through middle school.
CI- 5510 MATHEMATICS FOR THE YOUNG CHILD
[3 hours] Development of mathematical understanding in young children, appropriate
learning and assessment experiences, and analysis of curriculum. Mathematics focus on place value, number sense, geometry, measurement,
algebra, data analysis and probability.
CI- 5520 MATHEMATICS FOR THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
[3 hours] Conceptualization of mathematics curriculum and its implementation in
the classroom. The inductive approach will be emphasized. Examination of middle school math concepts.
CI- 5530 TEACHING GEOMETRY IN GRADES K-12
[3 hours] Examination of the development of mathematics concepts and skills across
the K-12 curriculum. Discussion of mathematics content, teaching methods, instructional materials, assessment techniques, and applications
to classroom practice.
CI- 5540 TEACHING ALGEBRA IN GRADES K-12
[3 hours] Examination of the development of mathematics concepts and skills across
the K-12 curriculum. Discussion of mathematics content, teaching methods, instructional materials, assessment techniques, and applications
to classroom practice.
CI- 5550:001 TEACHING PROBLEM SOLVING IN MATHEMATICS: K-8
[3 hours] Focuses on the art of problem solving and its
implementation in the classroom. Basic problem solving strategies are developed; materials and methods for their integration in mathematics
teaching are provided.
CI- 5550:002 TEACHING PROBLEM SOLVING IN MATHEMATICS
[3 hours] Focuses on the art of problem solving and methods and
materials for classroom implementation. Consideration given to current trends and related resource regarding use of problem solving in
mathematics teaching.
:01 grades K-8; :02 grades 7-12
CI- 5570 CURRICULUM ISSUES IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
[3 hours] Consideration of the 7-12 mathematics curriculum and its
delivery system. Attention is given to developments in mathematics and mathematics education, curriculum issues and resulting implications
for teaching and learning.
CI- 5610 PHYSICAL SCIENCE CONCEPTS
[3 hours] Elementary and middle level teachers to update their physical science
background and concepts. Each student will develop and test instructional materials appropriate for one long-term physical science unit.
CI- 5620 EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE CONCEPTS
[3 hours] Designed to update teachers� earth and space science backgrounds and to
learn how to prepare instructional strategies for teaching earth and space science concepts.
CI- 5630 LIFE SCIENCE CONCEPTS
[3 hours] Designed to update teachers� life science background and to learn how to prepare
instructional strategies for teaching life science concepts.
CI- 5640 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
[3 hours] Issues, methods, and materials related to teaching environmental science in
grades PreK-12. Field trips to areas of environmental interest will be part of the course.
CI- 5650 AEROSPACE EDUCATION
[3 hours] This course is designed to update teachers� aerospace science backgrounds and to
learn how to prepare instructional strategies for teaching aerospace science concepts.
CI- 5670 SCIENCE IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM
[3 hours] Nature, scope, and role of science experiences in learning and
development of middle school age children; integration and application of current developments; theory and research in middle school science
education.
CI- 5680 ISSUES IN SCIENCE EDUCATION
[3 hours] This course focuses on theoretical issues related to teaching science in
grades preK-12 and is designed for preservice teachers.
CI- 5710 TEACHING STRATEGIES IN MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION
[3 hours] Examines multicultural curriculum and instructional
issues. Reviews diversity issues. Reviews diversity issues, pluralistic curricula, selection and development of instructional
materials, grouping practices, assessment of learning, and multi-ethnic schools. Emphasis on improving instruction.
CI- 5720 ISSUES IN SOCIAL STUDIES
[3 hours] Examination and evaluation of teaching strategies in relation to social science
learning. Special attention will be given to the literature and research related to multicultural education and urban schools.
CI- 5740 MODELS OF VALUING
[3 hours] Rationale, research and strategies for character education, values clarification, moral
development and self concept programs. Students will do a critical review of programs in values education.
CI- 5760 TEACHING LOCAL HISTORY
[3 hours] Rationale, strategies and resources for teaching local history including
demonstrations of teaching oral history and utilization of community resources.
CI- 5790 USING NEWS MEDIA IN THE CLASSROOM
[3 hours] Rationale and strategies for using newspapers as classroom resource for
teaching across curriculum. Explore classroom applications after interviewing reporters, photographers, cartoonists as well as Newspaper in
Education classroom teachers.
CI- 5810/7810 INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
[3 hours] Purposes of classroom instruction and role of the teacher.
Investigation and characteristics of mediated instruction, lecture-recitation, inductive discussion and inquiry, and cooperative learning models.
Modeling activities.
CI- 5820 ANALYSIS OF SCHOOL CURRICULUM & TEACHING
[3 hours] Introduction to curriculum and teaching for initial 1-8
certification at the graduate level. Analysis of classroom management, curriculum and instructional planning, and evaluation strategies.
Unit and lesson preparations.
CI- 5830/7830 TEACHING IN THE MIDDLE AND JUNIOR HIGH
[3 hours] An exploration of quality teaching in middle grades schools
(5-9) including historical and philosophical foundations, developmental traits of students, current curriculum, teaching strategies, discipline
and classroom management and evaluation.
CI- 5860/7860 MIDDLE-JUNIOR HIGH CURRICULUM
[3 hours] An exploration of the junior high and middle school curriculum
including philosophical, psychological and historical bases, current organization and design and principles of curriculum development.
Designing developmentally-appropriate curriculum is stressed.
CI- 5870/7870 SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM
[3 hours] Exploration of senior high school curriculum. Social,
psychological, historical and philosophical foundations. Curriculum organization and design. Sources of curriculum.
CI- 5950 WORKSHOP IN CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
[1 - 5 hours] Workshops developed around topics of interest and concern to
inservice teachers. Practical application of workshop topics will be emphasized. Students may include several workshops in their
master�s or specialist degree programs.
CI- 5980/7980 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
[1 - 5 hours] A course developed around topics of interest and
concern to inservice teachers within school districts and agencies. Stresses solution and resolution of education problems occurring within
the district.
CI- 5990 GRADUATE INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
[1 - 5 hours] Individual study designed to provide a
student the opportunity to work individually on professional problems under the direction of the faculty of the Department of Curriculum and
Instruction.
CI- 6400/8400 TRENDS IN LITERACY ACQUISITION
[3 hours] Study of the theories and problems of literacy instruction.
Factors affecting literacy development including organizations and climate of the classroom texts and instructional methods will be considered.
CI- 6410/8410 CONTENT AREA LITERACY
[3 hours] Study of the integration of reading and writing in the content areas.
Attention will be given to instructional methods as well as assessment practices. Prerequisite: CI 6400
CI- 6420/8420 CONTENT AREA LITERACY FOR SECONDARY TEACHERS
[3 hours] Study of the integration of reading and writing in the
content areas. Attention will be given to instructional methods as well as assessment practices.
CI- 6430/8430 DIAGNOSIS OF READING DISABILITY
[3 hours] Teachers acquire the knowledge and skill needed to assess the reading and
writing of students and to plan appropriate instruction. Prerequisite: CI 6400
CI- 6440/8440 REMEDIATION PRACTICUM
[3 hours] Focus on comprehension, vocabulary and word identification strategies for
supporting disabled readers in the regular classroom in learning to read independently. Prerequisite: CI 6400, 6430
CI- 6460/8460 WRITING PROCESS
[3 hours] Understanding and implementation of writing process in elementary classrooms,
focusing on helping students write more effectively in three genre�fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, as well as on evaluating student writing.
CI- 6470/8470 INTEGRATING LANGUAGE ARTS ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
[3 hours] Addresses the philosophical underpinnings of
integrated instruction as well as practical aspects of its implementation. Students incorporate literature and instructional strategies in
thematic units.
CI- 6490/8490 THEORY AND RESEARCH IN LITERACY
[3 hours] Extensive examination of current research in literacy instruction.
The influence of scientific studies on teaching procedures, materials, and context of learning will be considered. Prerequisite: CI 6400,
6430, 6440, 6410
CI- 6590/8590 THEORY AND RESEARCH IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
[3 hours] Analysis of the latest research in mathematics
curriculum of the elementary school. A critical appraisal is made of current issues in mathematics instruction.
CI- 6690/8690 THEORY AND RESEARCH IN SCIENCE EDUCATION
[3 hours] Critical appraisal of current issues and trends in science
education research. Emphasis on research investigations concerning concepts and issues in science learning theory, curriculum development,
and assessment.
CI- 6750/8750 CHILDREN OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE-STRATEGIES AND CURRICULUM MATERIALS
[3 hours] Examination of family substance
abuse and dysfunction. Hidden learning, roles, and patterns of behavior among COSAs. Strategies and materials for elementary, middle
school, junior high COSAs.
CI- 6790/8790 THEORY AND RESEARCH IN SOCIAL STUDIES
[3 hours] Intensive study of contemporary developments in social studies
including national standards, current research, and major publications.
CI- 6800/8800 FOUNDATIONS OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
[3 hours] Consideration is given to major conceptualizations
(models) of curriculum and instruction � classical, technological, personalized and interactional. Stress is placed upon the philosophical,
psychological and historical determinants of these curricular models.
CI- 6810/8810 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT: K-12
[3 hours] Study of essential structural components of curriculum. Role of the
educator in making defensible curriculum decisions. Issues related to curricular aims, content, designs and evaluation are examined with the
assistance of curriculum theory.
CI- 6820/8820 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT FOR NON-SCHOOL SETTINGS
[3 hours] Program development for community agency personnel
training and staff development. Principles of curriculum design applied to non-school programs. Model for design; evaluation.
CI- 6830/8830 CURRICULUM TRENDS AND ISSUES
[3 hours] Analysis of current curriculum developments in public school education
such as the major curriculum reform projects, individualization of programs, compensatory programs, ITU and programmed instructional packages,
and related developments.
CI- 6840/8840 CURRICULUM FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERS
[3 hours] Study of initiating and implementing curriculum change in the
school setting. Students will build upon a review and examine key theories of educational leadership concerned with curriculum development.
CI- 6900 MASTERS RESEARCH SEMINAR IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
[2 - 3 hours] Examination of research and current issues in
curriculum and instruction. Emphasis on theory and research and evaluation models. Preparation and submission of article manuscript.
Prerequisite: CI 6490, 6590, 6690, 6790 or CIEC 6950
CI- 6920 MASTERS RESEARCH PROJECT IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
[1 - 3 hours] Students will complete an individual research
project under the direction of a committee of at least two faculty members in Curriculum and Instruction, ordinarily including the faculty
adviser.
CI- 6940 INTERNSHIP IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
[1 - 3 hours] Placement of a masters student in an appropriate school
district setting under direction of a CI instructor.
CI- 6960 MASTERS THESIS IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
[1 - 3 hours] Students will complete a thesis under the direction of
committee of at least two faculty members from Curriculum and Instruction, ordinarily including the faculty adviser.
CI- 7940 SPECIALIST PRACTICUM IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
[1 - 3 hours] Observation and supervised experience in an
appropriate setting. Students will be assigned to work as interns under the joint supervision of school and University personnel.
CI- 8860 ADVANCED CURRICULUM THEORY
[3 hours] Problems of conducting systematic inquiry in the curriculum field. Students
will discuss ideas and research of curriculum scholars. Requires the ability to analyze and evaluate current programs and scholarly writing.
CI- 8870 CURRICULUM CRITICISM
[3 hours] An in-depth investigation of the foundations of curriculum inquiry with specific
emphasis on the application of contemporary philosophy, curricular criticism and possibility in the design of educational programs.
CI- 8900 DOCTORAL SEMINAR IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
[2 - 4 hours] This seminar will consider problems and provide
advanced study for doctoral students in Curriculum and Instruction.
CI- 8930 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
[1 - 5 hours] Individual study is designed to provide the
doctoral student opportunity to work individually on professional problems under the direction of CI faculty.
CI- 8940 DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
[1 - 3 hours] Placement of doctoral students in appropriate
school, school district, or other professional setting under direction of joint placement personnel and CI faculty.
CI- 8960 DISSERTATION IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
[1 - 10 hours] Original research in an area of curriculum and
instruction.
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