CI 561 Advanced Educational Psychology, 3 credits
Review and development of modern viewpoints in educational psychology
with particular attention to theories of learning and their application
to school and educational problems; an examination of experimental material
that seems most useful and relevant to educational psychology.
CI 565 Theoretical Models of Curriculum, 3 credits
Study of the history of curriculum and curriculum theory in the United
States. Emphasis is placed on the historical, philosophical, and scientific
foundations of curriculum theory. A main goal of the course is to provide
a framework for evaluation, selection, and development of school curricula.
CI 567 Curriculum and Culture, 3 credits
Understanding the cultural basis of instructional materials in curriculum
development and teaching and how the organization of knowledge in a subject
area and the explanation of new ideas are influenced by cultural root
metaphors. Planning and administering the instructional materials center
in the modern school. The cooperative roles of the teacher, administrator,
and librarian in curricular development and materials.
CI 580 Theories of Instruction, 3 credits
An investigation of what happens in the classroom, emphasizing the interrelatedness
of learning, subject matter, and teaching; testing of scholars' and the
student's own ideas against concrete case studies of instruction; formulation
and defense of one's own theory. Prerequisite: teaching experience or
consent of instructor.
CI 581 Issues in Education, 3 credits
An introduction to the study of contemporary issues that impact the teaching
and learning environment for K-12 students and their teachers. Students
identify critical issues in contemporary education and analyze those issues
from a variety of perspectives.
Coun 525 Guidance for Classroom Teachers, 3 credits
A study of the responsibilities and procedures of teachers for guiding
students at all levels in becoming more effective and capable persons.
Prerequisites: completion of 135 credits; student teaching or teaching
experience.
Research Courses
CI 590 Action Research Proposal, 3 credits
Designed to help educators see themselves as researchers, in order that
they may conduct research in educational settings that contributes to
the improvement of education. Research questions and methods appropriate
for practicing educators will be covered.
CI 501, CI 591 Action Research Project or Thesis, 3 credits
Your research project, by arrangement.
