2004-2005 UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE

C I - Curriculum & Instruction

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.

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
Must be taken with C I 211
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.75
This initial field experience provides opportunities to study and teach students in high school.

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 2.75
This initial field experience provides opportunities to study and teach students in middle school.

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.

304 Classroom Practices
1 cr. F, Sp.
P: CI 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.

305 Reading Curriculum and Instruction in Grades 1-9
3 crs. F, Sp.
P: CI 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.

306 Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction in Grades 1-9
3 crs. F, Sp.
P: CI 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.

307 Language Arts Curriculum and Instruction in Grades 1-9
3 crs. F, Sp.
P: CI 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.

308 Science Curriculum and Instruction in Grades 1-9
3 crs. F, Sp.
P: CI 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 as well as a directed practicum.

309 Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction in Grades 1-9
3 crs. F, Sp.
P: CI 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.

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 student learning.

316 Language Arts Across the Curriculum
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: CI 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.

317 /517 Middle Level Methods and Curriculum
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
P: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CI 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.

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.

320 Teacher Assisting in ESL/EFL
2 crs (0-2). F, Sp, Su.
Limited to TESOL or TEFL minors
Minimum resident GPA of 3.00
Course may be taken for a maximum of 4 credits
Field trip(s)
This course provides a mentoring situation with an experienced ESL instructor which will give the student practice in curriculum development, lesson planning and implementation, and assessment of English language learners.

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
School psychology students may also enroll
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.

333 /533 Literacy Learning in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Classrooms
1 cr (1-0). Sp, V.
P: CI 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.

335 /535 Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Problems
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
P: CI 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.

338 /538 Reading, Language, and Thinking
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: CI 328, or CDIS 370, or consent of instructor
Admission to School of Education required
School psychology students may also enroll
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.

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.

354 Teaching Middle Level and Secondary Art
2 crs (2-0). Sp.
P: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CI 312, 318
and 328
Admission to School of Education required
Required of Art-Middle Level and Secondary Teaching and Art- Comprehensive Teaching majors.

356 Teaching Social Studies in Grades 6-12
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
P: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CI 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.

357 Teaching Mathematics in Grades 6-12
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
P: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CI 312, 318
and 328
Admission to School of Education required
Required of Teaching majors and minors in Mathematics.

359 Teaching Physical Science
2 crs (2-0). F.
P: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CI 312, 318
and 328
Admission to School of Education required
Required of Teaching majors and minors in Chemistry and Physics.

361 Teaching Theatre Arts
2 crs (2-0).
P: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CI 312, 318
and 328
Admission to School of Education required
Cross-listed with THEA 361
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.

366 Teaching Foreign Languages Grades 6-12
2-3 crs. F.
P: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CI 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.

367 Teaching Biology
2 crs (1-3). Sp.
P: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CI 312, 318
and 328
Admission to School of Education required
Required of Biology Teaching majors and minors.

403 /603 Methods of Teaching Content-Based ESL
3 crs (3-0). F.
Admission to School of Education required
Admission to program required or consent of instructor
Future and current English as a Second Language (ESL), bilingual education, and content-area teachers learn how to modify mainstream course materials and instructional strategies so that English language learning students can engage in course content while simultaneously developing their new language.

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.

406 /606 TESOL Practicum: Grades 1-9
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp.
P: CI 405 or concurrent registration, admission to a CI
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.

407 /607 TESOL Practicum: Grades 6-12
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp.
P: CI 405 or concurrent registration, admission to a CI
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.

409 /609 Teaching English as a Foreign Language Methods
3 crs (3-0).
Admission to program required or consent of instructor
Study of teaching English to non-native speakers in their home countries/overseas. Focus on methods applicable to foreign language contexts including 4-skill instruction, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation as well as lesson planning, curriculum design, material presentation/explanation, and practice activities.

410 /610 Current Trends and Practices in Teaching Reading
1 cr (1-0). Su.
P: CI 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.

415 /615 Assessment and Evaluation in Grades 1-12
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp, Su.
(Formerly C I 321 )
P: May be taken concurrently with or after CI 304 or 312,
or consent 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.

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.

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.

440 Internship Teaching in Elementary Education
7-14 crs. F, Sp.
Admission to School of Education required
S/U only grade basis
Special course fee required
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).
Department permission required
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.

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 time(s)
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.

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.

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 time(s)
Special course fee required
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.
Department permission required
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.

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.

456 /656 Understanding the Early Adolescent
3 crs (3-0).
P: CI 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.

457 /657 Middle Grade Methods and Curriculum
3 crs (3-0).
P: CI 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.

462 /662 Ensuring Success for All Students
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp.
Admission to School of Education required
CP
S/U only grade basis
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.

464 /664 Clinical Experience in Content Reading
1 cr (0-1). F, Sp, Su.
Admission to School of Education required
CP
School psychology students may also enroll
S/U only grade basis
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.

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 time(s)
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.

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.

475 Internship Teaching in Secondary Education
7-14 crs. F, Sp.
Admission to School of Education required
S/U only grade basis
Special course fee required
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.
Department permission required
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.

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.

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.

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.

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
3.00 GPA in elementary education and middle level coursework.
Get form from department office
Individual research project under faculty direction.

706 Practicum in Literacy
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: CI 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.

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.

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.

725 Mathematics Curriculum, Instruction, and Evaluation in Grades 1-12
3 crs (3-0).
P: CI 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.

726 Reading in Grades 1-9
3 crs (3-0). Su.
P: CI 305, 328/528 or 753, and 335/535
Examines current theory and practices of developmental reading in the elementary school. Includes approaches and trends.

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.

731 Supervision of Reading Instruction
3 crs (3-0).
P: CI 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.

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.

733 Science Curriculum and Instruction in Grades 1-12
3 crs.
P: CI 308 or consent of instructor
Advanced study of contemporary curriculum models and strategies for teaching science. Investigates current issues affecting 1-12 science teaching.

738 Techniques of Curriculum Construction
3