EDCI 280 Introduction to Teaching (3) Development of conceptual understanding of the teaching-learning process. Seminar to coordinate on and off-campus experiences. Two hours each week on campus with an arranged six hours each week in schools.

EDCI 288 Special Topics in Teacher Education (1-3) Prerequisite: permission of department. Repeatable to 6 credits if content differs.

EDCI 298 Special Problems in Teacher Education (1-6) Prerequisite: permission of department. Repeatable to 6 credits if content differs.

EDCI 300 Discipline-Based Art Education Methods I (3) Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.   Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; and 2.5 GPA; and permission of department.   For art education majors only.   EDCI 300 is designed to provide prospective art teachers with a knowledge base of the theories and best practices which are relevant to effective pedagogy as well as current art education goals and standards.   This course focuses on understanding and using research-based teaching techniques and strategies in planning, teaching and evaluating instruction in the K-12 classroom.   Emphasis is placed on principles of effective instruction, classroom management, multiculturalism, thinking/questioning/problem solving skills and adaptation/modification of instruction for diverse student populations.   Students will be encouraged to explore their understanding and beliefs about teaching (pedagogy) and learning.

EDCI 301 Teaching Art in the Elementary School (3) For elementary and pre-elementary education majors only. Not open to Art Education Majors. Art methods and materials for elementary schools. Includes laboratory experiences with materials appropriate for elementary schools. Emphasis on emerging areas of art education for the elementary classroom teacher.

314; EDHD 416; and EDHD 419A Corequisites; EDCI 315; and EDCI 351; EDCI 374; and EDHD 419B.   For early childhood education majors only.   The fundamentals of developmental reading instruction, including reading readiness, use of experience records, procedures in using basal readers, the improvement of comprehension.

EDCI 314 Teaching Language, Reading, Drama and Literature with Young Children (3) Prerequisite: admission to teacher education program; 2.5 GPA; permission of department; EDHD 312; and EDHD 313; EDHD 419A; and EDHD 416.   For early childhood education majors only.   Introduction to the teaching of reading in the context of the language arts; beginning reading instruction and utilization of literature, drama, and writing.

EDCI 315 The Young Child in the Social Environment (3) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; 2.5 GPA; permission of department; EDHD 312; EDHD 313; EDCI 314; EDHD 416; EDHD 419A Corequisite; EDCI 351; and EDCI 374; and EDHD 419B.   For early childhood majors only.   The child's understanding of people, social roles, society and various cultures; communicative skills and ability to develop satisfying relationships with peers and adults.   Related techniques, materials and resources included.

EDCI 316 The Teaching of Reading: Early Childhood (3) Prerequisites; admission to teacher education program; 2.5 GPA; permission of department; EDHD 312; EDHD 313; EDCI eaching reading in all areas of the curriculum uses of children's literature, the program in word analysis and diagnostic techniques.

EDCI 320 Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Education: Social Studies/ (3) History Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education program; 2.5 GPA; Permission of department.   For education major only.   Objectives, selection and organization of subject matter, appropriate methods, lesson plans textbooks and other instructional materials, measurement and topics pertinent to social studies education.   Includes emphasis on multi-cultural education.

EDCI 322 Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Education: Social Studies (3) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; and 2.5 GPA; and EDCI 397; and EDHD 300E; and permission of department. Corequisites: EDCI 342; and EDCI 352; and EDCI 362; and EDCI 372. For elementary education majors only. Curriculum, organization, and methods of teaching, evaluation of materials, and utilization of environmental resources. Emphasis on multicultural education. Includes laboratory/field experiences.

EDCI 330 Introduction to K-12 Foreign Language Methods and Technology (3) Prerequisites : admission to teacher education program; 2.5 GPA; and permission of department; for education majors only. Language acquisition; theory and best practice in teaching reading, listening, speaking and writing; national proficiency standards; authentic classroom assessment; technology and materials; planning lessons and cirricula; classroom organization and management; learning disabilities.   Focus on key models; content based foreign language.   FLES (foreign language in elementary schools) K-12 FLEX (foreign language exploratory), and immersion.   School visitation and observation in elementary and middle school will be arranged.

EDCI 342 Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Education: Language Arts (3) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; and 2.5 GPA; and EDCI 397; and EDHD 300E; and permission of department. Corequisites: EDCI 322; and EDCI 352; and EDCI 362; and EDCI 372. For elementary education majors only. Listening, oral communication, functional writing, creative writing, spelling, handwriting, and creative experession. Includes laboratory/field experiences.

EDCI 350 Curriculum and Instruction in SecondaryEducation Mathematics (3) Prerequisites:   admission to teacher education program; 2.5GPA; permission of department; and six semester hours of 400-level mathematics courses.   Corequisite: EDCI 355.   For education majors only.   Objectives selection and organization to subject matter, appropriate methods, lesson plans, textbooks and other instructional materials, measurement and topics.   For pre-service mathematics teachers.

EDCI 351 The Teaching of Mathematics:   Early Childhood (3) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; 2.5 GPA; permission of department; EDHD 312; EDHD 313, EDCI 314; EDHD 416; EDHD 419A Corequisites; EDCI 315; EDCI 374; and EDHD 419B.   For early childhood education majors only.   Materials and procedures to help young children develop mathematical meanings and relationships and problem solving skills.   Development of the understanding of number, geometric, spatial, and simple logical relationships and problem solving.   Includes field experiences.

EDCI 352 Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Education: Mathematics (3) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; and 2.5 GPA; and EDCI 397; and EDHD 300E; and permission of department. Corequisites: EDCI 322; and EDCI 342; and EDCI 362; and EDCI 372. For elementary education majors only. Materials and procedures to help children sense arithmetical meanings and relationships. Development of an understanding of the number system and arithmetical processes. Includes laboratory/field experiences.

EDCI 355 Field Experience in Secondary Mathematics Education (1) Three hours of laboratory per week.   Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; 2.5 GPA; permission of department; and six semester hours of 400 level mathematics courses.   Corequisite; EDCI 350.   For education majors only.   Practical experience as an aide to a regular secondary mathematics teacher; assigned responsibilities and participation in a variety of teaching/learning activities

EDCI 362 Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Education: Reading (3) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; and 2.5 GPA; and EDCI 397; and EDHD 300E; and permission of department. Corequisites: EDCI 322; and EDCI 342; and EDCI 352; and EDCI 372. For elementary education majors only. Provides future elementary school teachers with the understandings and strategies to plan effective reading instruction.   Participants will; a) learn a variety of developmentally appropriate word recognition strategies; b) learn a variety of developmentally appropriate comprehension strategies to enhance student understanding and interpretation to text; c) learn how to implement a balanced literacy program; d) learn appropriate early identification and intervention strategies to assist students with different learning styles, and emerging literacy, and e) learn how to establish and maintain an organized classroom environment that fosters interests, motivation and positive attitudes/perceptions about all aspects of literacy.

EDCI 370 Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Education: Science (3) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education; and 2.5 GPA; and permission of department; and EDHD 413S; and EDHD 320; and EDCI 390. For education majors only. For pre-service science teachers. Preparing objectives, planning lessons, selecting and organizing for classroom and laboratory instruction, determining appropriate teaching methods, selecting textbooks and other instructional materials, and measuring and evaluating student achievement. Includes laboratory/field experiences.

EDCI 371 Computers in the Science Classroom and laboratory (2) Prerequisite: admission to teacher education program; 2.5 GPA; EDCI 370 CS: EDCI 470 and EDCI 471.   Fundamentals of microcomputer use in science classrooms and laboratories.

EDCI 372 Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Education: Science (3) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; and 2.5 GPA; and EDCI 397; and EDHD 300E; and permission of department. Corequisites: EDCI 322; and EDCI 342; and EDCI 352; and EDCI 362. For elementary education majors only. Objectives, methods, materials and activities for teaching science in the elementary school; emphasis on teaching strategies which help children learn the processes and concepts of science. Includes laboratory/field experiences.

EDCI 373 Practicum in Ceramics (3) Six hours of laboratory per week.   For ART Education majors only.    3 semester hours.   Junior standing.   Not open to students who have completed a ceramics course. Credited will be granted for only one of the following:   EDCI 273 or EDCI 373.   Formerly EDIT 273. A lecture / studio format designed to introduce the use of clay and ceramics in a wide variety of educational settings.

EDCI 374 The Teaching of Science: Early Childhood (3) Prerequisite: admission to teacher education program; 2.5 GPA; permission of department; EDHD 312; EDCI 314; EDHD 416; EDHD 419A.   Corequisites: EDHD 313; EDCI 315: EDCI 351; and EDHD 419B.   For early childhood education majors only.   Objectives, materials, and activities for teaching science to young children.   Includes classroom and field experience.

EDCI 375 Field Experience in Science Education (1) Corequisite: EDCI 370.   For Science Education Majors Only.   This filed experience course is designed to provide prospective teachers with knowledge of theory and best school practice relevant to effective pedagogy, current educational goals, and trends in educational assessment in a public school environment.   Topics include planning, instructional delivery, diversity and individual differences, classroom management, technology, and inclusion of students with special needs.

EDCI 380 Curriculum and Instruction:   Elementary (3) Focuses on developmental needs at various age levels, with emphasis upon the activities, materials and methods by which educational objectives are attained.

EDCI 385 Computers for Teachers (3) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; and 2.5 GPA. For education majors only. A first-level survey of instructional uses of computer, software, and related technology for preservice teachers.

EDCI 386 Experiential Learning (3-6) Prerequisite: permission of department.   Junior standing

EDCI 397 Principles and Methods of Teaching in Elementary Schools (3) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; and 2.5 GPA. For education majors only. Teaching strategies, classroom interactive techniques, and procedures for planning and evaluating instruction in elementary schools. Emphasis on principles of effective instruction, classroom management, and adaptation of instruction for various student populations.

EDCI 400 Field Experience in Art Education (1) Four hours of laboratory per week.   Prerequisites: permission of department.   Corequisite: EDCI 300.   For Art Education majors.   Practical classroom experience in teaching/evaluating/exhibiting the products of art lessons.

EDCI 401 Student Teaching in Elementary School: Art (4-8) Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education program; and 2.5 GPA; and permission of department; and EDCI 300. For art education majors only.

EDCI 402 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools: Art (2-8) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; and 2.5 GPA; and permission of department; and EDCI 300. For art education majors only.

EDCI 403 Teaching of Art Criticism and Aesthetics (3) Three hours of discussion/recitation per week.   For Art Education Majors Only.   Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program: 2.5 GPA; ARTH 200 and ARTH 201.   Introduction to the teaching of art criticism and aesthetic in K-12 art education programs.   Trips to galleries and museums.

EDCI 404 Student Teaching Seminar:   Art Education (3) Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program: 2.5 GPA; and EDCI 300, EDCI 400, EDCI 405.   Corequisite: EDCI 401 and EDCI 402.   For Art Education majors only.   An analysis of teaching theories, strategies and techniques in the student teaching experience.

EDCI 405 Disciplined-Based Art Education Methods II Corequisite: EDCI 400.   For Art Education majors only.   This course will focus on the methods, strategies and techniques for research planning, teaching, and evaluating art for grades K-12 in today's schools.   A variety of approaches to art history, art criticism, aesthetics, art production and cross curricular connections as well as strategies will be explored.   These will provide the prospective art teacher with the fundamentals for developing a balanced qualitative art program and running an effective and safe art classroom/studio.   Emphasis is placed on principle of effective discipline-based instruction; classroom management; evaluation/assessment; multiculturalism/diversity; and students with special needs.

EDCI 406 Technology and Two-Dimensional (3) Two hours of laboratory and two hours of discussion/recitation per week.   Prerequisites: Admission to Teachers Education Program; 2.5 GPA; ARTT 210; and permission of department. Junior standing.   A discussion/studio format used to develop skills, materials, resources and education strategies for using technology and two-dimensional art in K-12 programs.

EDCI 407 Practicum in Art Education: Three-Dimensional (3) For pre-art education and art education majors only. A lecture-studio course to develop skills, material resources, and educational strategies for three-dimensional projects in school settings.

EDCI 415 Methods of Teaching ESOL in Reading and Writing in the Elementary Schools (3) Content Areas Prerequisite: EDCI 434 or permission of department. Analysis of elementary school classroom culture, social contexts, and instructional strategies which foster language development in elementary school content areas (i.e. math, social studies, art and science), consistent with current theories of child second language acquisition. For undergraduate and graduate prospective and current teachers of English to speakers of other languages.

EDCI 416 Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Education: English Speech (3) Theatre Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education program: 2.5 GPA; and permission of department.   For education majors only.   Credit will be granted for only one of the following:   EDCI 340 or EDCI 416.   Formerly EDCI 340.   Objectives, selection, and organization of subject matter, appropriate methods, lesson plans, textbooks and other instructional materials, measurement, and other topics.

EDCI 417 Bases for English Language Instruction (3) Two hours of lecture and 1/2 day field placement per week.   Prerequisite:   Admission to teacher education program; EDHD 413; and EDHD 420.   Provides students with knowledge of current theory, research and pedagogy focused on teaching of English to English language learners.   Topics include morphology, syntax, semantics, vocabulary, pragmatics, arguments, discourse structure, and English language usage.   Exceptional student, inclusion, and diversity issues will be considered.

EDCI 420 Student Teaching Seminar in Secondary Education:   Social Studies (3) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program: 2.5 GPA Corequisite: EDCI 421 or EDCI 422.   An analysis of teaching theories, strategies, and techniques in the student teaching experience.  

EDCI 421 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools: Social Studies/History (12) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; and 2.5 GPA; and permission of department; and EDCI 320. Corequisite: EDCI 420.

EDCI 422 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools: Social Studies/Geography (12) Prerequisites: EDCI 321. Corequisite: EDCI 420.

EDCI 425 Social Studies and Multicultural Education (3) Seminar in general social science principles applicable to multicultural education.   Cultural experiences arranged for each participant.

EDCI 426 Materials and Resources in Social Studies (3) Prerequisites: permission of department.   The course will emphasize the identification, appropriate selection, implementation and assessment of materials and resources that promote social studies instruction that is theory based for multiple settings.

EDCI 427 Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Education: Social Studies (3) and History Prerequisites:   Admission to teacher education program; 2.5 GPA; permission of department: EDHD 413: EDHD 420: and EDCI 390.   Corequisite: EDCI 428.   For education majors only.   Credit will be granted for only one of the following:   EDCI 320 or EDCI 427.   Formerly EDCI 320.   Objectives, selection and organization of subject matter, appropriate methods, lesson plans, textbooks and other instructional materials, measurement and topics pertinent to social studies education.   Includes emphasis on multi-cultural education.

EDCI 428 Field Experience in Secondary Social Studies Teaching (1) Three hours of laboratory per week.   Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program: 2.5 GPA: and permission of department.   Corequisite: EDCI 427.   For education majors only.   Practical experience as an aide to the regular social studies teacher: assigned responsibilities and participation in a variety of teaching/learning activities.

EDCI 430 Student Teaching Seminar in Secondary Education: Foreign Language (3) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; and 2.5 GPA; and EDCI 330. Corequisite: EDCI 431. An analysis of teaching theories, strategies, and techniques in the student teaching experience.

EDCI 431 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools: Foreign Language (12) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; and 2.5 GPA; and permission of department; and EDCI 330. Corequisite: EDCI 430.

EDCI 432 Foreign Language Methods in the Elementary School (3) Methods and techniques for developmental approach to the teaching of modern foreign languages in elementary schools. Development of oral-aural skills in language development.

EDCI 433 Advance K-12 Foreign Language Methods and Technology (3) Prerequisites: EDHD 330 and permission of department.   Corequisite: EDCI 438.   For EDCI majors only.   Teaches advanced best practices for effective foreign language instruction.   Topics include: using authentic assessment and materials, applying national standards, teaching writing and culture, motivating students, providing strategy instruction, infusing technology, preparing for K-12 employment, and creating a professional portfolio.   Field experience (in corequisite EDCI 438) focuses on middle and high school.

EDCI 434 Methods of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (3) A survey of the historical and current approaches, methods, and techniques of teaching English to speakers of other languages from grammar translation to audio-lingual to communicative approaches. Analysis of successful classroom practices which address the needs of cultural and language minority students.

EDCI 435 Methods of Teaching ESCL Reading and Writing in the Secondary (3) Content Area Prerequisite: EDCI 434 or permission of department. Analysis of approaches to curriculum, current research, theory, and pedagogy of reading and writing to second language students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. For undergraduate and graduate prospective and current teachers of English to speakers of other languages K-12, adult and university. Required for TESOL certification program.

EDCI 436 Teaching for Cross-Cultural Communication (3) The techniques and content for teaching culture in foreign language classes and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. Research and evaluation of selected aspects of a culture as basis for creating teaching materials.

EDCI 437 Bilingual-Bicultural Education (3) Prerequisite: permission of department. Analysis of bilingual-bicultural education in the U.S. and abroad with emphasis on TESOL. Methods of teaching, goals, instructional materials and mainstreaming of bilingual students.

EDCI 438 Field Experiences in Second Language Education (1) Four hours of laboratory per week.   Prerequisites: permission of department.   Corequisite: EDCI 330.   For Second Language Education majors only.   Repeatable to 3 credits if content differs.   Practical experience as an aide to a reguular foreign language teacher; assigned responsibilities and participation in a variety of teaching/learning activities.

EDCI 440 Student Teaching Seminar in Secondary Education: English, Speech, Theatre (1) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; and 2.5 GPA; and EDCI 417. Corequisite: EDCI 441. An analysis of teaching theories, strategies and techniques in relation to the student teaching experience.

EDCI 441 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools: English (6-12) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; and 2.5 GPA; and permission of department; and EDCI 417 . Corequisite: EDCI 440.   Practical experience as an aide to a regular English, speech or drama teacher: assigned responsibilities and participation in a variety of teaching/learning activities.

EDCI 442 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools: Speech (6-12) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; and 2.5 GPA; and permission of department; and EDCI 417. Corequisite: EDCI 440 Practical experience as an aide to a regular English, speech or drama teacher; assigned responsibilities and participation in a variety of teaching/learning activities.

EDCI 443 Literature for Children and Youth (3) For elementary education and pre-elementary education majors only. Analysis of literary materials for children and youth. Timeless and ageless books, and outstanding examples of contemporary publishing. Evaluation of the contributions of individual authors, illustrators, and children's book awards.

EDCI 444 Language Arts in Early Childhood Education (3) Teaching of spelling, handwriting, oral and written expression and creative expression.   Primarily for in-service teachers, nursery school through grade 3.

EDCI 445 Language Arts in the Elementary School (3) Teaching of spelling, handwriting, oral and written expression and creative expression. Primarily for in-service teachers, grades 1-6.

EDCI 446 Methods of Teaching English, Speech, Theatre in Secondary Schools (3) Prerequisites: permission of department.   Objectives, selection and organization of subject matter, appropriate methods, lesson plans, textbooks and other instructional materials, measurement and topics pertinent to English, speech and drama education.   For in-service teachers.
EDCI 447 Field Experience in English, Speech, Theatre Teaching (1) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; and 2.5 GPA; and EDCI 390; and EDHD 300S or EDHD 413S and EDHD 320. Correquisite: EDCI 417. For education majors only. Practical experience as an aide to a regular English, speech, or drama teacher; assigned responsiblities and participation in a variety of teaching/learning activities.

EDCI 448 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools: Theatre / English (12) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; and EDCI 417. Corequisite: EDCI 440.   Practical experience as an aide to a regular English, speech or drama teacher; assigned responsibilities and participation in a variety of teaching/learning activities.

EDCI 450 Student Teaching Seminar in Secondary Education: Mathematics (3) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; 2.5 GPA; and EDCI 350; and EDCI 457. Corequisite: EDCI 451. An analysis of teaching theories, strategies and techniques in the student teaching experience.

EDCI 451 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools: Mathematics (12) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; and 2.5 GPA; and permission of department ; and EDCI 350; and EDCI 457. Corequisite: EDCI 450.

EDCI 452 Mathematics in Early Childhood Education (3) Prerequisite: Math 210 or equivalent. Emphasis on materials and procedures which help pupils sense arithmetic meanings and relationships. Primarily for in-service teachers, nursery school through grade 3.

EDCI 453 Mathematics in the Elementary School (3) Prerequisite: Math 210 or equivalent. Emphasis on materials and procedures which help pupils sense arithmetic meanings and relationships. Primarily for in-service teachers, grades 1-6.

EDCI 455 Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools (3) Prerequisites: EDHD 300 or EDHD 413S and EDHD 320; and EDCI 390; and 2 semesters of calculus. Objectives, selection and organization of subject matter, appropriate methods, lesson plans, textbooks and other instuctional materials, measurement, and topics pertinent to mathematics education.

EDCI 456 Teaching Mathematics to the Educationally Handicapped (3) Prerequisites: EDSP 331; and EDSP 332; and EDSP 333; and EDSP 443; and Math 210 or permission of department. Development of skills in diagnosing and identifying learning disabilities in mathematics and planning for individualized instruction. Clinic participation required.

EDCI 457 Teaching Secondary Students with Difficulties in Learning Mathematics (3) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; and a 2.5 GPA; and permission of department required for post-baccalaureate students.   For education majors only. Diagnosis, prescription and implementation of instruction for less able secondary school mathematics students. Participation in a clinical experience.

EDCI 460 Student Teaching: Elementary/Middle (15) Prerequisites: EDCI 322; EDCI 342; EDCI 352: EDCI 362 and EDCI 372.   For Elementary Education majors only.   A field experience with eight weeks of student teaching at the elementary level and eight weeks at the middle school level.

EDCI 462 Reading in the Elementary School (3) Developmental reading instruction, including emergent literacy, literature-based and basal reader programs. Primarily for inservice teachers, grades 1-8.

EDCI 463 Reading in the Secondary School (3) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; and 2.5 GPA; or permission of department required for post-baccalaureate students. For education majors only. Provides secondary school teachers with understanding the need for and approaches to teaching students to read and learn from content area texts.

EDCI 464 Reading Instruction and Diagnosis Across Content Areas (3) Prerequisite: EDCI 362 or permission of department for graduate students. This course will examine reading assessment theory, reading assessment materials and reading assessment procedures.   Students will learn to use a variety of reading assessments in valid reliable manner to make ongoing instructional changes and to maintain successful classroom practice.   The course will also examine our knowledge and beliefs related to reading assessment, students and schooling.

EDCI 465 Language, Culture, and Education (3) Prerequisite: LING 200 or permission of department. Survey of sociolinguistic and psycholinguistic perspectives for the study of language and education; examines pragmatics, speech act theory, and dimensions of language variation (dialects, codes, and registers): implications for educational research and instructional practice.

EDCI 466 Literature for Adolescents (3) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; and 2.5 GPA; permission of department required for post-baccalaureate students. For education majors only. Reading and analysis of fiction and nonfiction; methods for critically assessing quality and appeal; current theory and methods of instruction; research on response to literature; curriculum design and selection of books.

EDCI 467 Teaching Writing (3) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; and 2.5 GPA; permission of department required for post-baccalaureate students. For education majors only. Sources and procedures for developing curriculum objectives and materials for teaching written composition; prewriting, composing, and revision procedures; contemporary directions in rhetorical theory; survey of research on compositiion instruction.

EDCI 470 Practices in Secondary School Sciences Teaching (3) : Science (1) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; and 2.5 GPA; and EDCI 370. Corequisites: EDCI 371; and EDCI 471. Analysis of teaching theories, strategies and techniques in student teaching.

EDCI 471 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools: Science (12) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; and 2.5 GPA; and permission of department; and EDCI 370. Corequisites: EDCI 371 and EDCI 470.

EDCI 472 Methods of Teaching Science in Secondary Schools (3) Prerequisites: EDHD 300 or EDHD 413S and EDHD 320; and EDCI 390; and permission of department. Methods for classroom and laboratory instruction, determining appropriate teaching methods; selecting instructional matrerials, evaluating student achievement. Includes lab and field experience. For in-service teachers.

EDCI 473 Environmental Education (3) Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. An interdisciplinary course convering the literature, techniques and strategies of environmental education.

EDCI474 Inclusion, Diversity, and Professionalism in Secondary Education;
(2 credits)Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Corequisite: Enrolled in Student Teaching/certification area. For Secondary Education Majors only. Cross disciplinary capstone course for Secondary Education majors. Discussion and analysis of critical issues relevant to teaching: inclusion, diversity, professionalism, English language learners, school politics, social justice, school-community relations, and parent engagement.

The Inclusion course should be put in place of the Science in Early Childhood one.


EDCI 475 Science in the Elementary School (3) Objectives, methods, materials, and activities for teaching science in the elementary school. Primarily for in-service teachers, grades 1-6.

EDCI 476 Teaching Ecology and Natural History (3) An introduction to the teaching of natural history in the classroom and in the field. Ecological principles; resources and instructional materials; curricular materials. Primarily for teachers, park naturalists, and outdoor educators.

EDCI 477 Applications of Technology to Societal Problems (3) Junior standing. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: EDCI 477 or EDIT 476. A study of alternative solutions of a technological nature with respect to such areas as housing, transportation, energy, communicatons production and waste disposal, water development and pollution control.

EDCI 481 Student Teaching: Elementary (3) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; and 2.5 GPA; and permission of department; and EDCI 322; and EDCI 342; and EDCI 352; and EDCI 362; and EDCI 372. Corequisite: EDCI 464.

EDCI 484 Student Teaching in Elementary School: Music (4-6) Prerequisites: admission to teacher education program; and 2.5 GPA; and permission of department; and MUED 411; and MUED 420; and MUED 470; and MUED 471; and MUED 472. Corequisite: EDCI 494. Fulfills elementary teaching requirements in K-12 music education progams.

EDCI 485 Student Teaching in Elementary School: Physical Education (4-8) For EDCI majors only. Fulfills elementary teaching requirements in K-12 physical education program.

EDCI 486 Supervision of Student Teachers (1-3) Designed for in-service teachers. The development and refinement of skills in observing, evaluating and conducting conferences with student teachers. Clinical supervision and cooperative problem solving. Required by some school systems for supervision of student teachers.

EDCI 488 Selected Topics in Teacher Education (1-3) Prerequisite: EDCI major or permission of department. Repeatable to 6 credits if content differs.

EDCI 489 Field Experiences in Education (1-4) Prerequisite: permission of department. Corequisite: EDCI 497. Repeatable to 4 credits.

EDCI 491 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools: Health (12) For EDCI majors only.

EDCI 494 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools: Music (2-8) For EDCI majors only.

EDCI 495 Student Teaching in Secondary Schools: Physical Education (2-8) for EDCI majors only.

EDCI 497 The Study of Teaching (3) Prerequisite: EDCI 481. Corequisite: EDCI 489. Identification and examination of learner and teacher outcome variables related to teaching systems, methods, and processes. Methods of conducting classroom research.

EDCI 498 Special Problems in Teacher Education (1-6) Prerequisite: permission of department. For EDCI majors only. Repeatable to 6 credits. Individual study of approved problems.

EDCI 499 Workshops, Clinics, and Institutes (1-6) Repeatable to 6 credits. The following types of educational enterprise may be scheduled under this course heading: workshops conducted by the College of Education (or developed cooperatively with other colleges and universities) and not otherwise covered in the present course listing; clinical experiences in pupil testing centers, reading clinics, speech therapy laboratories, and special education centers; institutes developed around specific topics or problems and intended for designated groups such as school superintendents, principals and supervisors.