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EDCI 594 - The Nature and Needs of Gifted and Talented Students (3). |
Description: The course emphasizes the developmental nature of gifted learners and their related learning characteristics and needs. The origins and nature of varying conceptions of giftedness are explored in relationship to appropriate educational services via the differentiated education for gifted learners.
Notes: Offered in fall, spring, and summer. Previously offered as EDUC594.
Prerequisite: 2.75 GPA; not open to freshmen.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Curriculum and Pedagogy Department |
EDCI 595 - Introduction to Curriculum and Instruction for Gifted and Talented Students (3). |
Description: The course content includes an understanding of both the theoretical and practical implementation of the appropriate curricular and instructional approaches for gifted learners. Adaptations and modifications to general methods and strategies will be included.
Notes: Offered fall, spring, and summer. Previously offered as EDUC595.
Prerequisite: 2.75 GPA; not open to freshmen.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Curriculum and Pedagogy Department |
EDCI 595H - Intro to Curr & Instr for Gift |
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Curriculum and Pedagogy Department |
EDCI 599 - General Education Elective |
3.000 Credit hours 0.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Curriculum and Instruction Department |
EDCI 601 - Introduction to Project Based Learning |
Description: Designed to introduce students to the theory behind PBL and the basics of designing, delivering and assessing PBL that supports student attainment of core academic content and such 21st century skills as personal agency, critical and analytical thinking, collaboration, communication and technological proficiency.
Notes: Offered in fall, spring, and summer.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Counsel, Leadershp, Educ St Department |
EDCI 602 - Applications of Project Based Learning in Curriculum and Instruction (3:2:1). |
Description: Classroom and field-based course designed to give teachers the experiences required to plan, create, facilitate, and integrate appropriate instructional methodologies and technology within a PBL unit of study that will support the academic achievement of students with diverse learning needs.
Prerequisite: EDCI601.
Notes: Offered in fall, spring, and summer.
3.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours 1.000 Lab hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Field Studies, Lecture/Lab-Clinical Counsel, Leadershp, Educ St Department |
EDCI 603 - Practicum in Project Based Learning (3:2:1). |
Description: Field-based practicum designed to provide teacher/practitioners with experience and opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and dispositions for implementing PBL into the regular classroom setting.
Prerequisite: EDCI601 and EDCI 602.
Notes: Offered in fall, spring, and summer.
3.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours 1.000 Lab hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab-Clinical, Practicum/Cooperative edu Counsel, Leadershp, Educ St Department |
EDCI 615 - Professional Leadership (3). |
Description: This course is designed for advanced degree candidates and explores the theoretical foundations and research that surround the practice of teacher leadership. The development and implementation of an intensive teacher leadership project that addresses a significant instructional or organizational innovation is required.
Notes: Offered in fall and spring.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Field Studies, Independent Study/Research, Lecture Curriculum and Pedagogy Department |
EDCI 625 - Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Teacher Leadership (3). |
Description: This course is designed for advanced degree candidates and examines critical issues related to culturally responsive teacher leadership. Course requirements include a culturally responsive leadership project.
Notes: Offered in fall and spring.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Field Studies, Independent Study/Research, Lecture Curriculum and Pedagogy Department |
EDCI 635 - Using Data to Improve Teaching and Learning (3). |
Description: This course is designed to assist the instructional leader to collect, analyze and use data to improve the teaching-learning process.
Prerequisites: EDUC 640.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Lecture Curriculum and Pedagogy Department |
EDCI 636 - Contemporary Issues and Trends in Curriculum and Instruction (3). |
Description: An examination of contemporary, salient issues in Curriculum and Instruction (C & I); the role of educational policy in school reform; and the links among elements of policy and practice.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Lecture Curriculum and Pedagogy Department |
EDCI 637 - Capstone: Advanced Field Placement (3:2:2) |
Description: The focus of this course is the preparation and completion of field-based projects reflecting the candidate's knowledge of approved topics and their implications for curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
3.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours 2.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Field Studies, Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical Curriculum and Pedagogy Department |
EDCI 640 - Educational Research, Design and Analysis (3). |
Description: A core course for graduate educators in the principles, methods and procedures of educational research, design and analysis. The development of a proposal outlining a study, project or practicum is required.
Notes: Offered fall, spring, and summer.
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Curriculum and Pedagogy Department |
EDCI 670 - Schooling in American Society (3). |
Description: A course for teachers, administrators, counselors and other school personnel that focus on key issues related to teaching and leading in a democracy. Students explore the social, historical, legal and philosophical foundations of American education and how these foundations affect contemporary schools.
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
Notes: Offered in fall.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Curriculum and Pedagogy Department |
EDCI 681 - Advanced Educational Psychology (3). |
Description: An advanced psychological foundations course that examines contemporary research, issues, and trends and their application to effective leadership, critical inquiry, and stewardship in educational professions.
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
Notes: Offered in fall, spring, and summer.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Curriculum and Pedagogy Department |
EDCI 695 - Thesis (3). |
Description: The student will conduct an individual investigation on an applied research project. An oral defense is required.
Prerequisites: EDCI 635, 636, and SPED 561 or SPED 583.
3.000 Credit hours 0.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Laboratory/Clinical, Thesis, Seminar/Recitation Curriculum and Instruction Department |
EDCI 699 - General Education Elective |
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Curriculum and Pedagogy Department |