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EDIS 5726 - Oral Language Development
This one-credit graduate level course designed for prekindergarten teachers will focus on the role of oral language acquisition and development in emergent literacy, as well as theories that describe various aspects of language acquisition and the stages of oral language development. Strategies for fostering oral language in the classroom and methods of evaluating oral language will be explored.
Credits: 1
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EDIS 5730 - Diagnosis and Remediation I: Grades PreK-2
This course is an introduction to both formative and diagnostic literacy assessments used in the preschool through primary grades (emergent and beginning stage readers). Clinical and classroom diagnostic methods along with related instructional implications are explored. This course is taken in conjunction with EDIS 5740 and involves multiple practicum assignments at are to be completed outside of class. Co-requisite: EDIS 5740
Credits: 3
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EDIS 5740 - Diagnosis and Remediation II: Grades 3-12
This course focuses on intervention techniques for accelerating the reading ability of struggling readers. Instructional methods are presented in four categories of literacy development: oral reading fluency, comprehension, word knowledge (phonics, spelling, decoding, and vocabulary), and writing. Assignments are practicum based. Students learn how to match instructional techniques to assessed areas of literacy needs and how to differentiate instruction for varying levels of reading achievement. Corequisite: EDIS 5730
Credits: 3
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EDIS 5750 - Early Reading Development
This course is designed for primary educators who want to learn more about the components of a balanced literacy program for early readers. Participants will learn how to administer and interpret early literacy assessments (PALS, TOPPA, ERSI, and Running Records). Instructional topics include how to incorporate phonological awareness, phonics, leveled text, and guided reading lessons into a balanced language arts program.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 5760 - Adolescent Literacy
Characteristics of Adolescent learners and instruction that meets their needs will be explored in this course. Topics include: assessment, matching texts to readers, strategy instruction for comprehension and vocabulary. Integrated into the course is the use of technology and how to address the needs of ELL students and striving readers.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 5860 - Museums and Education
Introduces the history and development of museums and their educational work in America. Themes include an overview of museum history; exemplary museum interpretation and educational programs; instructional designs for teaching with objects and collections; and strategies for working with school groups and other audiences.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 5871 - Seminar: Teaching Associateship - Elementary Education
Designed to accompany the teaching associateship experience (i.e., student teaching). Focuses on special issues and concerns that grow out of that experience, including such topics as classroom management, parent-teacher conferences, and school-community relations. Seminar sections are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas and meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 5872 - Seminar: Teaching Associateship - English Education
Designed to accompany the teaching associateship experience (i.e., student teaching). Focuses on special issues and concerns that grow out of that experience, including such topics as classroom management, parent-teacher conferences, and school-community relations. Seminar sections are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas and meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 5873 - Seminar: Teaching Associateship - Foreign Language
Designed to accompany the teaching associateship experience (i.e., student teaching). Focuses on special issues and concerns that grow out of that experience, including such topics as classroom management, parent-teacher conferences, and school-community relations. Seminar sections are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas and meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 5874 - Seminar: Teaching Associateship - Mathematics Education
Designed to accompany the teaching associateship experience (i.e., student teaching). Focuses on special issues and concerns that grow out of that experience, including such topics as classroom management, parent-teacher conferences, and school-community relations. Seminar sections are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas and meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 5875 - Seminar: Teaching Associateship - Science Education
Designed to accompany the teaching associateship experience (i.e., student teaching). Focuses on special issues and concerns that grow out of that experience, including such topics as classroom management, parent-teacher conferences, and school-community relations. Seminar sections are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas and meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 5876 - Seminar: Teaching Associateship - Social Studies Education
Designed to accompany the teaching associateship experience (i.e., student teaching). Focuses on special issues and concerns that grow out of that experience, including such topics as classroom management, parent-teacher conferences, and school-community relations. Seminar sections are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas and meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 5877 - Seminar: Teaching Associateship - Special Education
Designed to accompany the teaching associateship experience (i.e., student teaching). Focuses on special issues and concerns that grow out of that experience, including such topics as classroom management, parent-teacher conferences, and school-community relations. Seminar sections are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas and meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 5878 - Seminar: Teaching Associateship - Early Childhood Special Education
Designed to accompany the teaching associateship experience (i.e., student teaching). Focuses on special issues and concerns that grow out of that experience, including such topics as classroom management, parent-teacher conferences, and school-community relations. Seminar sections are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas and meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 5879 - Seminar: Teaching Associateship - Health & Physical Education
Designed to accompany the teaching associateship experience (i.e., student teaching). Focuses on special issues and concerns that grow out of that experience, including such topics as classroom management, parent-teacher conferences, and school-community relations. Seminar sections are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas and meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 5880 - Teaching Associateship: Severe Disabilities
A required student teaching internship for pre-service teachers, this full-semester experience is supervised by clinical instructors from the public schools and university supervisors. Course sections are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas & meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Ed. Program; permission of advisor and the Director of Teacher Ed. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Ed Program, Permission of Advisor and Director of Teacher Education.
Credits: 1 to 6
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EDIS 5881 - Teaching Associateship: Elementary
A required student teaching internship for pre-service teachers, this full-semester experience is supervised by clinical instructors from the public schools and university supervisors. Course sections are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas and meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program; permission of advisor and the Director of Teacher Education
Credits: 3 to 12
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EDIS 5882 - Teaching Associateship: English Education
A required student teaching internship for pre-service teachers, this full-semester experience is supervised by clinical instructors from the public schools and university supervisors. Course sections are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas and meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Ed. Program; permission of advisor and the Director of Teacher Education.
Credits: 6 to 12
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EDIS 5883 - Teaching Associateship: Foreign Language
A required student teaching internship for pre-service teachers, this full-semester experience is supervised by clinical instructors from the public schools and university supervisors. Course sections are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas and meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Ed. Program; permission of advisor and the Director of Teacher Education.
Credits: 6 to 12
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EDIS 5884 - Teaching Associateship: Mathematics
A required student teaching internship for pre-service teachers, this full-semester experience is supervised by clinical instructors from the public schools and university supervisors. Course sections are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas and meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Ed. Program; permission of advisor and the Director of Teacher Education.
Credits: 6 to 12
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EDIS 5885 - Teaching Associateship: Science Education
A required student teaching internship for pre-service teachers, this full-semester experience is supervised by clinical instructors from the public schools and university supervisors. Course sections are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas and meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Ed. Program; permission of advisor and the Director of Teacher Education.
Credits: 6 to 12
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EDIS 5886 - Teaching Associateship: Social Studies
A required student teaching internship for pre-service teachers, this full-semester experience is supervised by clinical instructors from the public schools and university supervisors. Course sections are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas and meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Ed. Program; permission of advisor and the Director of Teacher Education.
Credits: 6 to 12
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EDIS 5887 - Teaching Associateship: Special Education
A required student teaching internship for pre-service teachers, this full-semester experience is supervised by clinical instructors from the public schools and university supervisors. Course sections are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas and meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Ed. Program; permission of advisor and the Director of Teacher Education.
Credits: 3 to 12
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EDIS 5888 - Teaching Associateship: Early Childhood Special Ed.
A required student teaching internship for pre-service teachers, this full-semester experience is supervised by clinical instructors from the public schools and university supervisors. Course sections are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas and meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Ed. Program; permission of advisor and the Director of Teacher Education.
Credits: 6 to 12
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EDIS 5889 - Teaching Associateship: Health and Physical Education
A required student teaching internship for pre-service teachers, this full-semester experience is supervised by clinical instructors from the public schools and university supervisors. Course sections are aligned with specific program/endorsement areas and meet the guidelines for the approved licensure program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Ed. Program; permission of advisor and the Director of Teacher Education.
Credits: 6 to 12
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EDIS 5890 - Workshop
Special topics, offered as needed.
Credits: 1 to 3
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EDIS 5900 - Writing Institute: Central VA Writing Project
This Invitational Institute is sponsored by the Central Virginia Writing Project and the National Writing Project. Prek-12 teachers who have taught for at least 3 years, and who teach in all subject areas, attend this 4-week, all-day Institute where they study themselves as writers and the teaching of writing. An emphasis on teachers as researchers prevails, and the participants engage in continuation experiences during the ensuing school years.
Credits: 6
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EDIS 5910 - Teaching Young Writers 6-12
This course runs in conjunction with the UVA Writers Workshop program. It involves reading relevant texts, attending workshops, assisting in labs, and teaching electives, as well as interacting with young writers and their original texts and discussing readings with other course participants. Instructor permission is required and experience in teaching writing to adolescents is recommended. Submit sample writing and sample lesson plan.
Credits: 1 to 6
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EDIS 5920 - Advanced Writing Institute: Central VA Writing Project
This Invitational Advanced Institute is sponsored by the Central Virginia Writing Project and the National Writing Project. Teachers who have attended the CVWP Summer Writing Institute attend this 2-week, all-day Advanced Institute where they study the data they are collecting as teacher researchers, prepare presentations, create documents for publication, and plan for the continuation of their teacher research during the ensuing years. Prerequisites: EDIS 5900 Writing Institute.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 5980 - Internship
A special assignment, agreed to by the student and his or her assigned advisor, providing a unique experience in an educational setting that is consistent with the students’ professional objectives and program focus. Conducted under the guidance of an experienced teacher and/or University faculty. Section 1: Elementary Education Section 2: Early Childhood Education Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1 to 6
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EDIS 5985 - Internship
A special assignment, agreed to by an advisor, that provides a unique experience in an educational setting consistent with the students’ professional objectives and program focus.
Credits: 1 to 6
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EDIS 5993 - Independent Study
Independent Study
Credits: 1 to 6
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EDIS 5995 - Independent Research
Independent Research
Credits: 1 to 6
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EDIS 7000 - Introduction to Instructional Design
Students learn a systemic approach to Instructional Design (ID), conducting a needs assessment to inform the iterative instructional design/development of EDIS 8010. Every year, a different Emerging Technology is the focus of this work (Digital Engineering in Primary Grades, Educational Game-Based Learning, etc.). Learning theories are actively explored & applied. Case studies offer exposure to a range of professional practice issues, & settings.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7010 - Computer Courseware Tools
This course provides an introduction to technologies commonly employed for instructional development. Courseware Tools is the first half of a two-course sequence. Topics in the first semester include digital media, print and web design / development, web scripting, and related instructional issues such as usability principles and interface design. In the second semester, use of these tools to develop projects is addressed in Courseware Design. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7020 - Computer Courseware Design
This course is the second half of a two-course sequence. It provides an introduction to tools and technologies employed for instructional development. Courseware Design builds upon and extends these topics, including use of these tools to develop instructional projects. This sequence supports and complements other instructional technology courses such as Introduction to Instructional Design.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7040 - Seminar in Instructional Technology
There are four background segments of this course: history, current issues, specializations and competencies, and international perspectives. These four units have been designed to provide all IT majors with the requisite professional understanding of their discipline’s heritage. Also included are units that guide the participants through the application of specific media to the instruction process. These include research on media, selection, utilization and evaluation, and the relevant characteristics of the media.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7050 - Problems and Issues in Science Education
Studies major curriculum and instructional problems and issues in science education from both historical and present day perspectives. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7070 - Digital Multimedia Development
Designed for the novice-level student who is interested in developing and publishing computer-based multimedia. This intensive, project-based class covers tools for website and podcast creation and working with digital images, audio, animation, and video. Students will be required to demonstrate competency with each individual tool, and will create a final project for the class which incorporates several tools.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7072 - Performance Improvement
In this class, we will learn about performance improvement, an extension of instructional design in which practitioners assess needs and gaps in human performance in organizations using tools like root cause analysis, then design interventions to address the gaps and plan on-going evaluation for continuous improvement. These skills are commonly used in for-profit, government/military, and non-profit industries and is growing in education
Credits: 4
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EDIS 7080 - Advanced Techniques of Teaching the Exceptional Individual
Analyzes instructional approaches, strategies, and materials for advanced-level consultant and resource teachers in special education. Emphasizes the development of interactive skills among professionals in order to facilitate collaboration with general education. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7091 - Proseminar: Reading
To be taken concurrently with EDIS 7850 Seminar (Reading), this one-credit pro-seminar is designed to prepare new doctoral students in reading and related literacy studies to be successful doctoral students. The hoops and hurdles of doctoral studies are demystified and faculty involved in current literacy research share their research agendas. Doctoral students at the end of their program are invited to share their experience and current research efforts. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in EDIS 7850.
Credits: 1
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EDIS 7100 - Contemporary Educational Issues
The purpose of this course is to identify, explore, and discuss some of education’s defining issues. The course examines the foundation and history of American education and explores a variety of current educational and policy issues tha tdirectly impact k-12 classroom teachers. Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Teaching Program.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7110 - Vocal and Non-Vocal Communication
Designed for teachers, therapists, and other professionals who implement communication programs for persons with moderate to severe disabilities or for preschoolers with disabilities. Current research and teaching practices are addressed, focusing on appropriate assessment strategies and tools; non-symbolic communication; augmentative and alternative communication systems; naturalistic teaching approaches; and collaborative teaming between teachers, parents, and speech, occupational, and physical therapists. Prerequisite: EDIS 5000; corequisite: EDIS 7150.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7130 - Transition Planning for Secondary Students
EDIS 7130 is offered twice a year with an emphasis on different groups of students. Emphasizes the areas of assessment and instruction related specifically to students with disabilities: functional academics; vocational skills, models of employment, and employment; independent living and use of the community; and post-secondary training in education. Emphasis on students with moderate and severe disabilities. Prerequisite: EDIS 5000 (for fall) or EDIS 5000 and 5130 (for summer).
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7150 - Positive Behavior Support
This course is designed specifically for teachers and other professionals working with individuals who have moderate to severe disabilities or with young children who have disabilities. The primary focus is upon the concepts and skills needed a) to design, implement, and evaluate behavior support programs which derive from functional assessment, b) to use effective teaching strategies to build relevant replacement skills and facilitate skill generalization and maintenance, d) to apply functional communication training, e) to incorporate prevention strategies, f) to improve the aspects of the student’s environment that relate to the problem behavior, and g) to incorporate, as appropriate, individually designed crisis intervention procedures. Prerequisite: EDIS 5000.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7210 - Advanced Language Development
Focuses on language acquisition and development. Emphasizes the development of syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and phonology. Factors influencing language acquisition and development, such as the role of primary caretaker, the active participation of the child, social-economic conditions, and sensitivity to non-verbal cues are explored. Reading and research in language development highlight current issues in language requisition. Prerequisite: EDIS 5210 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7220 - Intro to the Gifted
Examines cognitive and social and emotional characteristics of the gifted; identification; programming options; special populations; instructional strategies; and special issues in working with the gifted.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7230 - Curriculum for the Gifted and Talented
Reviews current theory and practice in planning and executing curriculum and instruction for the gifted and talented. Stresses design of instruction as a response to the specific cognitive and affective needs of gifted learners and in-depth investigation of quality curriculum based on contemporary models, and modifications of quality curriculum for a range of higher ability and high potential learners. Provides opportunity for both assessment and development of curriculum for the gifted.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7240 - Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Students
Designed for teachers, administrators, parents, and others who work with high ability learners. Investigates similarities and differences between the development of gifted learners and other students, exploring the implications of these comparisons and focusing on strategies to assist gifted learners in school and home environments.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7250 - Models and Strategies for Teaching the Gifted
Examines programming and curricular models for teaching gifted and talented learners, as well as a variety of instructional strategies commonly used with gifted and talented learners. Develops modes of assessing the effectiveness of models and strategies for use with gifted and talented learners.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7260 - Mentorship in Gifted Education
Provides a context for the interrelationship between theory, research and practice in gifted education and related fields. Emphasis will be placed on the application of research methods for extending the scientific base of knowledge and for incorporating the use of evidence based practices. Learning methods include formal class meetings, readings, seminar-style discussions, critiques of published studies, literature searches & data analysis. Prerequisites: Open to all Ph.D. students in the Curry School.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7300 - Language Arts: Elementary School
Designed for the graduate student whose primary interest is in methods and materials in the teaching of language arts in the elementary classroom. Emphasizes instructional strategies, activities, materials, and techniques to stimulate the acquisitions of oral, aural, and written language skills.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7310 - Children’s Literature
This course focuses on the many genres of children’s literature created for the PreK-6th grade child and the place of literature in the language arts program. Students learn to assess literacy quality; they also learn a range of instructional techniques designed to support a literature curriculum.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7320 - Integrated Science in the Elementary School
Emphasizes understanding basic principles, processes, and conceptual schemes of the integrated life and physical sciences from the perspective of curricular requirements and societal expectations for elementary science teaching. In reviewing the history of science education, curriculum improvement studies, and current trends in science teaching, students examine instructional options for K-8 science teaching. Provides experience translating science content into activity/inquiry based, hands-on science lessons compatible with applicable curriculum standards and instructional objectives. Methods of interdisciplinary instruction involve mathematics, art, music, writing, reading, social studies, environmental education, and health and physical education.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7330 - Social Studies in Elementary Schools
Studies curriculum materials, teaching methods, and problems in social studies education for elementary school children.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7400 - Problems & Issues in Language, Literacy, & Cultural Studies
Students investigate and critique major issues in current literacy curricula and instructional practices in secondary English classrooms. They evaluate their own teaching experiences, identify research interests, and conduct in-depth inquiry into them with the purpose of posing solutions to the most pressing problems in literacy education.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7450 - Problems and Issues in Mathematics Education
Studies major curriculum and instructional problems and issues in mathematics education from historical and present-day perspectives. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7600 - Problems and Issues in Social Studies Education
Discussion of the major curriculum and instructional problems and issues in social studies education. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7608 - Aesthetics and Education
An interdisciplinary endeavor that considers aesthetics as more than a specialized philosophical study of fine arts, and education as wider than the school or college. Study includes historical and theoretical understandings, cultural and public dimensions of aesthetics and education, psychological considerations, and the discipline of various art forms.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7700 - Foundations of Reading Instruction
The theoretical foundations of reading development are the focus of this survey course. Topics covered include: children’s basic language development as a precursor to reading and as a medium for instruction, and how stage theories of reading development can inform instruction across a spectrum of readers from emergent to advanced.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7710 - Reading in the Content Areas
Familiarizes teachers with literacy instruction linked to content subjects, with an emphasis on how teachers in the upper elem., middle, & secondary grades can facilitate comprehension of nonfiction sources. Topics include practical assessments, evidence-based instruction in technical vocabulary & comprehension, affective and multicultural issues, writing in content areas, & technology.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7720 - Word Study: Language Structures, and Phonics
Focuses on the theory and research underlying the acquisition of orthographic knowledge. Explores the increasingly inextricable relationship between orthography and phonology, and the language structures inherent in morphological aspects of English spelling. Building on the history of English spelling, the course touches on cross-linguistic issues related to different orthographies
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7730 - Practicum in Reading Diagnosis
Introduction to basic and advanced testing procedures used to diagnose reading difficulties of elementary and secondary students and adults. Examines clinical and classroom diagnostic methods, explores theoretical foundations for these practices, and discusses practical applications to the classroom. Corequisite: EDIS 7740.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7740 - Practicum in Remedial Reading
Acquaints students with a variety of techniques to support and instruct remedial readers. These techniques address reading, writing, comprehension, and word study across the developmental stages. As a practicum, this class entails teaching either in the McGuffey Reading Clinic under close supervision. Emphasizes appropriate and practical techniques that will meet the needs of specific individuals with specific reading problems. Corequisite: EDIS 7730
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7750 - Effective Reading Programs
Examines the organization and supervision of effective reading programs in the nested contexts of the classroom, the school, the school district, and beyond. The issue of organizational plans are discussed in relation to students’ needs in literacy acquisition. Participants critically examine ‘in place’ reading programs and design their own plan for a reading program. Prerequisite: EDIS 7700.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7751 - Literacy Leadership and Coaching
Literacy Leadership and Coaching is the capstone course for the Reading Masters program. The course has two primary goals: 1) Examine the leadership role of the literacy specialist/coach and 2) Learn how to evaluate the reading program (school level/district level) and implement change. Both of these goals will be met by examining central issues related to literacy instruction, assessment, and leadership.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7800 - Fundamentals of Curriculum
Introduces basic concepts and issues related to curriculum design, development, change, and evaluation.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7810 - Assessment of Curriculum: K-12
Studies the implications for curriculum and data collection techniques of K-12 schools. Specific attention is given to objectives, sequence, standards, and developments in each subject area.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7820 - Curriculum Evaluation
Introduces issues, concepts, trends, and major orientations to early childhood and elementary curricula. Examples of currently used curriculum materials are also presented.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7830 - Trends and Issues in Teaching and Learning
This seminar focuses on current issues in K-12 classrooms. Students will examine topics such as the changing teaching profession, bilingual education, the proper role of technology in education, high-stakes testing, and more.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7840 - Discourse Analysis in Education
This course provides an introduction to discourse analysis theory and methodology as they relate to classrooms and other educational settings. Readings will provide an overview of discourse analysis approaches used in educational research, with a particular focus on micro-ethnographic and conversation-analytic approaches. Fieldwork and hands-on analysis of discourse will form a significant portion of the course.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7850 - Seminar
Course sections of this doctoral level seminar are aligned with special topics related to individual program areas. Students are advised to contact the program coordinator or their advisor for additional information on course content and scheduling.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7851 - Theoretical Models of Reading Seminar
Students learn about key theoetical orientations regarding various aspects of reading, such as comprehension, word recognition, affect, and others. Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral program or instructor consent.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7852 - Seminar: Reading Research
Students learn about major approaches to research and study exemplars of each. Students will learn to evaluate research reports on the basis of accepted standards for each approach. Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral program or instructor consent.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7883 - Reading Disabilities
Focuses on current research on reading disabilities. Explores how theories of speech affect research in reading and writing and the history of resarch on Dyslexia and its subtypes. Implications for identification and intervention are discussed in light of the most recent research on response to intervention. Prerequisite: Background in reading, communication disorders, or special education.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7886 - Comprehension of Text
Explores what it means to comprehend a text and how the ability develops in children and adolescents. Examines comprehension theories from the perspectives of psychology, education, linguistics, and literacy theory. Participants also study the research on teaching reading comprehension to determine if schools can improve how students think and learn with texts.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7887 - Models of Reading
Basic seminar in models and processes of reading. The wides possible range of reading models are considered, from those that emphasize processes of word recognition to those that encompass reader-response theory and postmodern perspectives. Each model is evaluated in turn, with the goal of synthesizing multiple perspectives in a final paper that reconciles conflicting views and focuses on instructional implications.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7991 - Field Project
A field-based, action research project, designed to explore a contemporary educational problem.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 7993 - Independent Study
Course permits students to work, under close faculty guidance, on an individual research project. Research done in this course may not be considered a part of thesis or dissertation work. Enrollment in this course should be limited to two three-credit registrations (six credits) at the doctorate level. Exceptions to this regulation should have the approval of the advisory committee and the dean of the School of Education.
Credits: 1 to 6
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EDIS 8010 - Advanced Instructional Design
Students employ an iterative instructional design/development process, focusing on a specific Emerging Technology, & building on needs assessment conducted in EDIS 7000. Students draw from learning theory to construct guidelines to guide their instructional designs. The selected technology is employed as an instructional medium. Instructional cases emphasize practice issues specific to the design/development process, across a range of venues.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 8020 - Readings and Research in Education of Exceptional Children
Individual reading or research program for students majoring in the education of exceptional children. Areas of emphasis: behavior disordered (emotionally disturbed); learning disabled; mentally retarded; general special education; and special education administration and supervision. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 8030 - Advanced Seminar in Instructional Technology
As a prelude to dissertation research, each student conducts a pilot research study on instructional technology (IT). Students assemble research materials, arrange study participants, conduct the study, analyze the data, and write the research report. A weekly panel of research readings allow for consideration of the questions of most interest to the field of IT, and study of research designs and reporting techniques. Students also critique and assist in the research of their colleagues. Prerequisite: EDLF 7300
Credits: 3
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EDIS 8040 - Problems in Special Education
Analyzes contemporary research on exceptional children. Areas of emphasis: behavior disordered (emotionally disturbed); learning disabled; mentally retarded; general special education; and special education administration and supervision. No more than three credits may be taken in each subsection.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 8050 - Research and Reading in Science Education I
Designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to critically analyze research reports in science education, focusing on studies related to teaching and learning. This course is only offered every other year. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 8051 - Research and Reading in Science Education II
In this course, students use the critical review developed in EDIS 8050 to inform the development of a conceptually sound investigation with the potential to form the basis of a dissertation. This course is only offered every other year. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 8090 - Seminar: Integrative Literature Reviews
Presents methods for systematically integrating research literature, including searching extant studies, categorizing studies on the basis of their relevant characteristics, analyzing the resulting data, and preparing reports of reviews. Includes methods for both narrative reviews and meta-analyses.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 8140 - Evaluation of Programs for the Gifted
Focus on designs for evaluating programs for the gifted, unique issues in the evaluation design, instrument selection, and construction. Application of the design to real evaluation projects. Prerequisite: EDLF 7220 or instructor permission
Credits: 3
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EDIS 8170 - Advanced Seminar on Creativity
Study of the theory of and emperical research in the field of creativity. Includes the history and philosophy of creativity; brain research; environmental effects; intelligence; motivation; the assessment of, and empirical research on, creativity; and applications of creativity research to education and other settings. Prerequisite: EDLF 7220 or instructor permission
Credits: 3
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EDIS 8180 - Advanced Seminar on Curriculum for the Gifted
Designed for those participants with a strong background in the study of curriculum development for gifted learners. Provides an opportunity for advanced study, research, and application of principles and issues central to appropriate instruction of gifted learners. Students examine current thinking about teaching and learning, current contexts of education, and applications and impacts of those elements on instructing gifted learners. Prerequisite: EDLF 7220 or instructor permission
Credits: 3
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EDIS 8190 - Advanced Seminar Research on the Gifted
Explores specific research issues (definition of population, instrument ceilings, control group issues) using current empirical studies. Students are required to develop a proposal for a research study or work on an on-going research project in the field of gifted education. Considers both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Prerequisite: EDLF 7220 or instructor permission
Credits: 3
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EDIS 8200 - Issues in Gifted Education
This seminar focuses on critical analysis of existing research in the field of gifted education with an eye toward developing research proposals to further the field. Students will be expected to actively participate in the three components-analyzing research literature; participating in mentored experiences with faculty in the program area; and contributing to the advanced seminar activities on targeted issues within the field.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 8210 - Advanced Seminar on Special Populations of Gifted Students
Focuses on groups of gifted students who have been underserved or who have unique characteristics and needs. Addresses identification, programming and curriculum development, and instruction. Groups studied include cultural and ethnic minorities, economically disadvantaged, handicapped, underachievers, and women. Prerequisite: EDLF 7220 or instructor permission
Credits: 3
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EDIS 8400 - Research Studies in English and Literacy Education
Students learn to analyze significant research studies in the field, present critiques of selected studies, and develop a literature review of research that lays the groundwork for a dissertation study. Prerequisite: EDIS 7400.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 8460 - Advanced Aesthetics and Education
Advanced seminar on aesthetics and education, focusing on the evolution of aesthetic ideas, their relationship to education, aesthetic experiences and the human mind, the use of aesthetics in the public domain, and aesthetics and educational strategies for improving the quality of experiences in American education.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 8470 - Folklore and Education
Introduction to the field of folklore and folklife studies. This field provides a powerful framework for understanding educational patterns, problems, and issues in traditional and modern societies. The course blends the substance and methodology of the discipline with the pragmatic needs of the educator in the school.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 8500 - Special Topics
Special Topics
Credits: 1 to 6
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EDIS 8800 - Principles of Curriculum Design
Laboratory course for students beginning to work on the development of curriculum and instructional programs. Application of curriculum design and evaluation principles to the development of a particular curriculum identified by the student.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 8820 - Curriculum: Advanced Seminar
Study of the most significant recent developments in curricular concepts and patterns directed toward a deeper understanding of the theoretic base underlying them.
Credits: 3
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EDIS 8821 - Proseminar for CISE 1st yr Doctoral Students
This seminar is designed for all doctoral students in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education.. Taken in doctoral students’ first semester of study, the focus is on introducing CISE faculty to CISE students and vice versa. It also focuses on the basics of academic scholarship, with special emphasis on scholarly writing. Prerequisites: Restricted to CISE Doctoral Students.
Credits: 1
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