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Education,
Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI)
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600. Philosophy, Organization and Curriculum of
the Middle School (3). An examination of the history, philosophy,
curriculum and structure of middle schools. Middle
school theories, concepts and research findings relative to exemplary programs and
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610. Early Adolescence in Contemporary Society
(3). An examination of the developmental
characteristics of early adolescents in contemporary society using interdisciplinary
themes, young adult books and other media.
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611.
Curriculum Development and Instructional
Strategies (3).
An
advanced study of the salient issues in
curriculum and instructions. Content
will focus on research-based teaching
strategies as well as the design and
development of curriculum.
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620. Content Literacy in Middle Schools
(3). An examination of literacy strategies and
materials appropriate for subject and interdisciplinary needs of developmentally diverse
learners in middle schools. Prerequisite(s): EDCI 610.
Notes: A student may not receive credit for EDCI
620 and READ 645.
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630. Pedagogy and Assessment in the Middle School
(3). A study of
research-based methodologies for
effective middle school teaching and assessment.
Empirically verified methods of pedagogical content
selection, planning, delivery and assessment
appropriate to middle school teaching are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): EDCI 600, 610 and EDUC 681.
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635.
Using Data to Improve Teaching and Learning (3).
This course is designed to assist the instructional
leader to collect, analyze and use data to improve
the teaching-learning process. Prerequisite(s):
EDUC 640.
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636.
Contemporary Issues and Trends in Curriculum and
Instruction (3).
An
examination of contemporary, salient issues in
Curriculum and Instructions (C&I); the role of
educational policy in school reform; and the links
among elements of policy and practice.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 640, EDUC 670, and EDCI
635.
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637.
Capstone: Advanced Field Placement (3).
The
focus of this course is the preparation and
completion of a field-based project reflecting the
candidate's knowledge of an approved topic and its
implications for curriculum, instructions and
assessment. Prerequisite(s): EDCI 635,
636, and SPED 681.
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642. Teaching
Preschool Children with Disabilities:
Developmentally Appropriate Practice (3).
Content for
this course addresses developmentally
appropriate practices and strategies for
teaching young children with disabilities.
Note(s): Offered in summer.
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644. Behavioral Intervention
with Students with Autism (3). This
course is designed to provide students with knowledge
and skills in applied behavior analysis, responsible use
of technologies for behavior change programs,
development of behavior intervention programs in
accordance with IEP development, application of learning
principles and teaching strategies, maintenance and
generalization of behavior changes, teaching students to
manage their own behavior and how to train others to
implement behavior change procedures. Specifically,
individuals with autism will be the focus of the content
with students.
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645. Teaching Preschool
Children with Disabilities:
Characteristics of
Disabilities and Implications for Learning (3).
The focus of the course is young
children with disabilities with in-depth studies of
the characteristics and development of such youngsters. In addition, strategies for teaching
preschool children with special needs will be
addressed. There will be opportunities for course
participants to observe the young child with
disabilities in a preschool learning setting.
Notes:
Offered in summer. |
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690. Capstone and Advanced Field Experiences in
the Middle School (3).
The principal focus of this course is
the development, implementation and evaluation of a
project reflecting the candidate’s knowledge of
middle level education. Candidates also assemble a
cumulative portfolio reflecting their professional studies and present this portfolio to a review committee. Prerequisite(s): EDCI 600, 610, 620, 630 and EDUC
640, 670 and 681. Notes: A grade of S or U is
recorded. |
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695.
Thesis (3).
The student will conduct an individual
investigation on an applied research
project. An oral defense is
required. Prerequisite(s):
EDCI 635, 636, and SPED 681. |
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