203 Exploring Schooling in Grades 1-9
2 crs. F, Sp.
P: Pass English comp exam or CLEP; passing PPST scores;
minimum 30 credits
Limited to Education majors
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.75
Examination of elementary and middle schooling,
instructional planning and effective teaching practices. The
course combines field experiences with reading and
discussion to provide an introduction to the roles and
responsibilities of a professional educator at the
elementary and middle school level.
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210 Initial Teaching Experience in High School
1 cr (0-1). F, Sp.
P: Pass English comp exam or CLEP; passing PPST scores;
minimum 30 credits
Limited to Education majors
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.60
This initial field experience provides opportunities to
study and teach students in high school.
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211 Initial Teaching Experience in Middle School
1 cr (0-1). F, Sp.
P: Pass English comp exam or CLEP; passing PPST scores;
minimum 30 credits
Limited to Education majors
Must be taken with C I 210
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.60
This initial field experience provides opportunities to
study and teach students in middle school.
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SPECIAL NOTE: All undergraduate courses listed below are
intended for candidates seeking teacher licensure.
Undergraduates who wish to enroll in these courses must have
completed pre-program requirements and have been admitted to
a teacher education program.
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304 Classroom Practices
1 cr. F, Sp.
P: C I 203
Admission to School of Education required
Must be taken with C I 306
Development of skills needed to function effectively in the
elementary/middle level classroom. Topics include
interpersonal relationships, parental involvement,
cooperative learning strategies, school restructuring, and
classroom management.
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305 Reading Curriculum and Instruction in Grades 1-9
3 crs. F, Sp.
P: C I 203 or concurrent enrollment in SPED 301
Admission to School of Education required
Must be taken with C I 306
Study of the teaching methods, instructional materials, and
evaluation techniques employed in elementary/middle level
reading. A directed practicum is included.
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306 Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction in Grades 1-9
3 crs. F, Sp.
P: C I 203; MATH 203, 204 and 305
Admission to School of Education required
Study of teaching methods, instructional materials,
evaluation techniques and trends in mathematics. Includes a
directed practicum.
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307 Language Arts Curriculum and Instruction in Grades
1-9
3 crs. F, Sp.
P: C I 203
Admission to School of Education required
Must be taken with C I 306
Teaching language arts in the elementary and middle school;
writing, listening, and speaking skills are included.
Methods, materials, and trends in language arts. Includes a
directed practicum.
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308 Science Curriculum and Instruction in Grades 1-9
3 crs. F, Sp.
P: C I 203; BIOL 100; PHYS 100; GEOL 106
Admission to School of Education required
Must be taken with C I 306
Study of the teaching methods, instructional materials,
evaluation techniques, and trends in science. An
environmental education component is included and also a
directed practicum.
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309 Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction in Grades
1-9
3 crs. F, Sp.
P: C I 203
Admission to School of Education required
Must be taken with C I 306
Study of teaching methods, instructional materials, and
techniques in elementary and middle level social studies.
Explores trends in social studies and looks at education for
employment. A directed practicum is included.
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312 /512 General Methods of Teaching
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
Admission to School of Education required
Must be taken with C I 318
Admission to program. Concurrent enrollment in CI 318, 328,
and a prescribed special methods course.
Introduces models of teaching; lesson and unit planning;
direct and indirect methods of instruction; audiovisual,
computer, and other educational technologies; managing
classrooms; and evaluating and grading of student learning.
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316 Language Arts Across the Curriculum
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: C I 307 or consent of instructor
Admission to School of Education required
Education certification majors may also enroll
Advanced techniques emphasizing the relationship and
applications of the language arts throughout the elementary
and middle level curriculum.
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317 /517 Middle Level Methods and Curriculum
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
P: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in C I 312,
318 and a prescribed methods course
Admission to School of Education required
Admission to program. Completion of or concurrent enrollment
in CI 312 and 318, and a prescribed special methods course.
Examination of teaching methods appropriate for middle level
students and an analysis of philosophies and organizational
schemes of the middle level curriculum.
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318 Teacher Assisting
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
Admission to School of Education required
Must be taken with C I 328
Admission to program. Concurrent enrollment in CI 312, 328,
and a prescribed special methods course.
Field experience in which student will experience certain
aspects of teaching under the discretion of a cooperating
teacher.
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328 /528 Content Area Reading and Study Strategies
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp, Su.
P: Admission to program and Psyc 261, or Cdis 370, or
consent of instructor
Admission to School of Education required
Provides rationale and methods for determining the abilities
of middle level and secondary students to read text in
content areas and provides strategies for teaching
effectively from text in a content area classroom.
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333 /533 Literacy Learning in Culturally and Linguistically
Diverse Classrooms
1 cr (1-0). Sp, On demand.
P: C I 210/211 or permission of instructor
Admission to School of Education required
No credit if taken after CI 753
Designed for K-12 teachers, this course discusses literacy
learning for diverse learners as well as a repertoire of
literacy strategies to accomplish academic success.
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335 /535 Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Problems
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
P: C I 305 or equivalent
Admission to School of Education required
Principles applicable across all grade levels. Examines
reading process, models of diagnosis, informal evaluation
techniques, selected formal instruments, instructional
planning, etiology and terminology. Field work with an
individual student is required.
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338 /538 Reading, Language, and Thinking
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: C I 328, or CDIS 370, or consent of instructor
Admission to School of Education required
Study of teaching the interrelationships of critical
thinking, reading, writing, speaking, and listening across
content areas; practice in research-based procedures to use
language to promote learning. Study of the interdisciplinary
team approach and group process.
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350 Art in Grades 1-9
3 crs (3-6). F.
Admission to School of Education required
Limited to art majors
For art majors in preparation for student teaching of art in
grades 1-9.
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354 Teaching Middle Level and Secondary Art
2 crs (2-0). Sp.
P: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in C I 312,
318 and 328
Admission to School of Education required
Required of Art-Middle Level and Secondary Teaching and Art-
Comprehensive Teaching majors.
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356 Teaching Social Studies in Grades 6-12
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
P: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in C I 312,
318 and 328
Admission to School of Education required
Study of the curriculum, resources, teaching skills, and
evaluation procedures for middle level and high school
Social Studies. Required of the following teaching majors
and/or minors: Latin American Studies, Social Studies,
Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Sociology.
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357 Teaching Mathematics in Grades 6-12
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
P: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in C I 312,
318 and 328
Admission to School of Education required
Required of Teaching majors and minors in Mathematics.
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359 Teaching Physical Science
2 crs (2-0). F.
P: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in C I 312,
318 and 328
Admission to School of Education required
Required of Teaching majors and minors in Chemistry and
Physics.
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361 Teaching Theatre Arts
2 crs (2-0).
P: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in C I 312,
318 and 328
Admission to School of Education required
See also THEA361
Credit may be earned in only one of the following:
CI 361, THEA 361, CI 360, THEA 360
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.75
A study and analysis of current materials including
textbooks, assessment tools, and teaching materials.
Preparation for play production, classroom units, and
advocacy tools.
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366 Teaching Foreign Languages Grades 6-12
2-3 crs. F.
P: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in C I 312,
318 and 328
Admission to School of Education required
Theories of language acquisition and learning,
methodological trends, review of current research,
guidelines for teaching the skills and culture.
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367 Teaching Biology
2 crs (1-3). Sp.
P: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in C I 312,
318 and 328
Admission to School of Education required
Required of Biology Teaching majors and minors.
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405 /605 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: 1 year college level foreign language study or
equivalent, or consent of instructor
Admission to School of Education required
Designed to help school teachers and others recognize the
language difficulties of non-native speakers and teach
effectively the sounds, basic structures, and vocabulary of
English. Stresses development and use of practical
techniques and materials based on second-language
acquisition principles.
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406 /606 TESOL Practicum: Grades 1-9
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp.
P: C I 405 or concurrent registration, admission to a
C I program
Admission to School of Education required
S/U only grade basis
Instructor approval required
Practicum in teaching English to speakers of other languages
in grades 1-9; includes classroom observation, lesson
planning, and teaching experience.
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407 /607 TESOL Practicum: Grades 6-12
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp.
P: C I 405 or concurrent registration, admission to a
C I program
Admission to School of Education required
S/U only grade basis
Instructor approval required
Practicum in teaching English to speakers of other languages
in grades 6-12; includes classroom observation, lesson
planning, and teaching experience.
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410 /610 Current Trends and Practices in Teaching Reading
1 cr (1-0). Su.
P: C I 305 or equivalent
Education certification majors may also enroll
Course may be taken for a maximum of 3 credits
Current issues and innovations in teaching reading. May be
taken during three different summer sessions for a total of
three credits applied toward certification and/or degree.
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415 /615 Assessment and Evaluation in Grades 1-12
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp, Su.
(Formerly C I 321 )
P: C I 304 or 312; or consent of instructor
Admission to School of Education required
Includes observational techniques, teacher-made devices,
familiarity with standardized instruments and relative
statistical concepts, alternative and performance-based
assessments, and current national and state evaluation
trends.
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425 /625 Reading Instruction: A Survey for Related Disciplines
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: CDIS 370 or permission of instructor
Admission to School of Education required
CDIS majors and school psychology students may also enroll
Survey of processes, instruction, and program organizational
patterns in reading education. Intended to facilitate
multidisciplinary cooperation and instructional planning.
Foci on elementary level but not limited to it.
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437 Teaching Foreign Languages in Grades 1-9
2 crs. Sp.
Admission to School of Education required
Admission to professional semester
Principles and practices in teaching foreign languages in
grades 1-9. Preparation for teaching in bilingual education
programs.
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440 Internship Teaching in Elementary Education
7-14 crs. F, Sp.
Admission to School of Education required
S/U only grade basis
Admission to the professional semester and recommendation of
the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Coordinated
with CI 462, 464, and Fed 497 during the professional
semester; no other courses may be taken during this
semester; attendance at orientation meetings required prior
to enrolling. Offered on satisfactory/unsatisfactory grade
basis only. Students with a major in Sped with dual
certification in Eled may register for an internship of 7
crs. in Sped (Sped 475) and 7 crs. in Eled (CI 440).
The intern is a paid contractual member of public school
staff, spending the entire semester in the school system in
an elementary setting. The public school calendar is
followed.
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441 Student Teachng in Elementary Education
7 crs. F, Sp.
Admission to School of Education required
S/U only grade basis
Course may be taken 2 times
Admission to the professional semester and recommendation of
the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Coordinated
with CI 462, 464, and Fed 497 during the professional
semester; no other courses may be taken during this
semester; attendance at orientation meetings required prior
to enrolling.
The student teaches full time for one quarter in the
elementary grades. The calendar of the school to which the
student is assigned is followed for beginning, ending, and
vacation dates.
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445 Student Teaching in Middle Level Education
7 crs. F, Sp.
Admission to School of Education required
S/U only grade basis
Course may be taken for a maximum of 14 credits
Admission to the professional semester and recommendation of
the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Coordinated
with CI 462, 464, and Fed 497 during the professional
semester; no other courses may be taken during this
semester; attendance at orientation meetings required prior
to enrolling.
The student teaches full time for one quarter in the grades
6-9 in a middle level concept school. The student teaches
subjects taught in middle school. Students typically teach
in their approved major/minor area. The calendar of the
school to which the student is assigned is followed for
beginning, ending, and vacation dates.
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446 Internship Teaching in Middle Level Education
7-14 crs. F, Sp.
Admission to School of Education required
S/U only grade basis
Course may be taken 1 times
Admission to the professional semester and recommendation of
the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Coordinated
with CI 462, 464, and Fed 497 during the professional
semester; no other courses may be taken during this
semester; attendance at orientation meetings required prior
to enrolling.
The student teaches full time for one semester in grades 5-
8. The calendar of the school to which the student is
assigned is followed for beginning, ending, and vacation
dates.
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450 /650 Reading and the Young Child
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
Admission to School of Education required
Examines methods, materials, and trends in teaching reading
to children in pre-kindergarten through third grade.
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456 /656 Understanding the Early Adolescent
3 crs (3-0).
P: C I 203 or 210 & admission to program or professional
teaching experience
Admission to School of Education required
Examination of changing attitudes and behaviors of early
adolescent youth as related to teaching-learning situations.
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457 /657 Middle Grade Methods and Curriculum
3 crs (3-0).
P: C I 210 or 203 and admission to program or
professional teaching experience
Admission to School of Education required
Examination of appropriate teaching methodologies and
curriculum for the middle grades.
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462 /662 Ensuring Success for All Students
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp.
Admission to School of Education required
Capstone experience for majors in this department
Admission to professional semester. Concurrent enrollment in
CI 464, Fed 497, and appropriate student teaching course(s).
Practicum to demonstrate knowledge, skills, dispositions,
and commitments to ensure equity and social justice for all
learners.
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464 /664 Clinical Experience in Content Reading
1 cr (0-1). F, Sp, Su.
Admission to School of Education required
Capstone experience for majors in this department
Concurrent enrollment in CI 462, Fed 497, and appropriate
student teaching course(s).
Application of strategies for assessing the difficulty of
text in content areas; focuses on classroom difficulties due
to differing reading abilities of students, with recommended
strategies for teaching reading.
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470 Student Teaching in Secondary Education
7 crs. F, Sp.
Admission to School of Education required
S/U only grade basis
Course may be taken 2 times
Admission to professional semester. Coordinated with CI
462/662, 464/664 and Fed 497/697 during professional
semester; no other courses may be taken during this
semester; attendance at orientation meetings required prior
to enrolling.
Professional teaching experience in a secondary school under
supervision of a cooperating teacher in the school and
related University personnel. Due to nature of experience,
students should expect to be free of part-time work and
other University activities; live in community where
assigned, follow calendar of school where assigned.
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471 Student Teaching in Special Subjects
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
Admission to School of Education required
S/U only grade basis
Teacher licensure, related special methods course(s), and
departmental approval
Intended for teachers already certified who are seeking
additional licensure; limited student teaching experience
specially arranged with student.
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475 Internship Teaching in Secondary Education
7-14 crs. F, Sp.
Admission to School of Education required
S/U only grade basis
Admission to professional semester. Contractual arrangement
with assigned school required: salary provided by
contracting school; appropriate state licensure required
prior to beginning assignment; coordinated with CI 462/662,
464/664 and Fed 497/697; no other courses may be taken
during this semester; attendance at orientation meeting
required prior to enrollment.
Professional teaching experience for one full semester in a
secondary school under supervision of cooperating teacher
and related University personnel. Due to nature of
experience, student should expect to be completely free of
part-time work and other University activities; live in
community where assigned; follow calendar of school where
assigned.
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476 /676 Developing Programs and Curriculum Materials for the
Gifted Student in Grades 1-12
3 crs (3-0).
Admission to School of Education required
Education certification majors may also enroll
Consent of instructor
Reviews characteristics of gifted student. Suggests program
modifications to meet their needs. Stresses stimulation of
creative and productive thinking. Participants will identify
materials and/or develop a program for selected students in
their own school.
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493 /693 International Experience in Education
1-8 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Admission to School of Education required
Completion of junior methods practicum or teaching license
Allows students to study some aspects of education in
another country. Experiences may involve teaching, survey of
curriculum, methodology, trends and/or study tour of
education facilities. Experience must be approved by
department chair.
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495 /695 Directed Studies in Education
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
May be repeated when topic differs
Arranged by department in response to need.
Group study, under the immediate direction of departmental
faculty of a problem not covered in existing courses.
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499 Independent Study
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Admission to School of Education required
Minimum senior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
3.0 GPA in elementary education and middle level coursework.
Get form from department office
Individual research project under faculty direction.
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706 Practicum in Literacy
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: C I 305 or 726, 328/528 or 753, and 335/535
Diagnostic and prescriptive practices in reading in a K-12
context. Orientation to multidisciplinary role
responsibilities. Field work with individuals. Meets one of
the requirements for certification in reading.
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710 Children and Youth at Risk
2 crs (2-0).
Describes what factors put children/youth at risk: topics
include resiliency and thrival theories, causes and
conditions, and emotional well-being issues in the context
of public schools and communities.
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721 Teacher Reflection and Evaluation
1 cr (1-0).
Designed to assist educators in examining their teaching
through reflective practice. Participants will explore and
apply multiple ways of reflecting and evaluating their
teaching from peer assistance to self-evaluations, student
interviews, and teaching portfolios.
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725 Mathematics Curriculum, Instruction, and Evaluation
in Grades 1-12
3 crs (3-0).
P: C I 306 or 357 or consent of instructor
A survey of current trends and issues related to mathematics
teaching and learning in elementary through high school.
Contemporary instructional procedures, curricula and
assessment methods will be examined. Technology integration
will be infused.
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726 Reading in Grades 1-9
3 crs (3-0). Su.
P: C I 305, 328/528 or 753, and 335/535
Examines current theory and practices of developmental
reading in the elementary school. Includes approaches and
trends.
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730 Current Trends and Issues in Curriculum 1-12
3 crs (3-0).
Organizing elements, current issues, innovations, and trends
in curriculum for grades 1-12.
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731 Supervision of Reading Instruction
3 crs (3-0).
P: C I 305 or 726, 335/535, 706, and 328/528 or 753
Provides the prospective Reading Specialist with theories,
knowledge, and techniques required to promote and supervise
instruction in a reading program.
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732 Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction in Grades
1-12
3 crs (3-0).
Analysis of trends, issues, materials and practices in
Social Studies education.
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733 Science Curriculum and Instruction in Grades 1-12
3 crs.
P: C I 308 or consent of instructor
Advanced study of contemporary curriculum models and
strategies for teaching science. Investigates current issues
affecting 1-12 science teaching.
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738 Techniques of Curriculum Construction
3 crs (3-0).
Intended for classroom teachers and others who have
curriculum development responsibilities; systematic
procedures for developing complete courses or units of
instruction.
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741 Guiding and Directing the Reading Program
3 crs (3-0).
P: C I 731
The purposes of the course are to explore contemporary
theoretical constructs in reading, analyze scope and
sequence models of developmental reading, investigate the
alternatives in district and school organization of
instruction and personnel.
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742 Advanced Topics in Teaching
1-3 crs.
May be repeated when topic differs
A collection of one-credit courses, varying in scope and in
degree of emphasis on educational issues and/or practices,
designed to provide continued study of topics related to
professional issues and professional performance.
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743 Instructional Supervision Theory
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
A theory based course designed to develop the competence of
those preparing to supervise teacher education students.
Fees may be waived if the cooperating teacher, team leader
or administrator is serving the UW-Eau Claire teacher
education program.
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744 Instructional Supervision Practicum
3 crs (0-3).
P: C I 743; current involvement in supervision
A practicum based course designed to improve the
competencies of those who are supervising teacher education
students. Fees may be waived if the cooperating teacher,
team leader or administrator is serving the UW-Eau Claire
teacher education program.
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745 Language Arts Curriculum and Instruction in Grades
1-9
3 crs (3-0).
Materials, procedures and organization of elementary and
middle school language arts. For teachers, supervisors and
administrators in elementary and middle schools.
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753 Facilitating Literacy Across the Curriculum
3 crs (3-0).
Rationale and methods for determining and meeting the needs
and abilities of middle level, secondary, and post-secondary
students to read text in content areas.
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755 Interpersonal Effectiveness in the School Environment
3 crs (3-0).
Designed to help participants develop abilities to act in
concert with teachers in a team environment. Includes a
study of current literature and techniques in the inter-
department team relationships. Emphasis is on simulations of
stress situations in which participants diagnose the causes
and explore solution techniques.
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756 Middle Level Adviser/Advisee
3 crs (3-0).
Develops an understanding of the need for functions of
advising programs in the middle school. Addresses key
components and issues of advisory programs. Assists teachers
with interpersonal advisory skills.
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768 Seminar in Reading
3 crs. Su.
P: C I 706 or F ED 740 or C I 788
Content determined by both professor and students. Multiple
topics for consideration presented by instructor. Each class
member required to be familiar with all topics and to
investigate one in considerable depth.
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770 Seminar in Elementary and Middle Level Education
1-3 crs.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Consent of instructor
An intensive study of selected topics in elementary and
middle level education. The exact topics to be studied will
vary according to the interests of the professor and the
seminar participants.
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771 Cooperative Learning and Grouping in the Classroom
3 crs (3-0). F.
The operation of schools and classrooms and the organization
of curriculum and instruction are examined from group
perspectives. Cooperative learning and other strategies for
using small groups in classrooms.
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776 Teaching Adult Learners
3 crs (3-0). Sp, odd-numbered years.
Examines the nature and needs of adult learners, approaches
to adult learning programs, methods for instructing and
evaluating adult learners, as well as trends and projections
in adult education.
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785 Issues in Middle Grade Teaching
3 crs (3-0). F.
An examination of issues facing middle grade teachers
including needs of students, self concept, organization,
curriculum, grading/reporting, and student activities.
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788 Introduction to Educational Inquiry
3 crs (3-0). F, Su.
Admission to Master in Education-Professional Development or
Master of Science in Teaching Degree Program.
Study of educational inquiry and research methodologies.
Intended to increase student's ability to critically read
and synthesize the products of educational inquiry, to
conceptualize and conduct a clear, disciplined inquiry into
a topic.
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795 Research Paper
1-2 crs. F, Sp, Su.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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796 Directed Studies in Education
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Permits groups of students to study common educational
problems.
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797 Independent Study
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
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799 Thesis
1-6 crs. F, Sp, Su.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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