Department: EDCI Educ Curric & Instruct

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EDCI5XXEdci ElectiveNo Description Set
EDCI230PKGrades PreK-12 Field Experience IField hours: 45 Special studies and investigations and/or field experience at the teacher aide (observation/ assistance) and small group level in working with school age youth in primarily rural/small town settings, with the focus being on PreK-6. St...
EDCI230SECAYA (7-12) Field Experience IThis course is designed to provide education majors who seek a Adolescent to Young Adult license (7-12) with opportunities to observe the setting, organization, and climate of schools and to interact appropriately with students in individual, small g...
EDCI232Instructional Design and Educational Technology for TeamingThis course provides students with practical knowledge and skills in instruction, assessment, and technology. Students are expected to gain knowledge in teaching and designing curriculum across the age-span in collaboration with their peers and foun...
EDCI232HNInstructional Design and Educational Technology for TeamingThis course provides students with practical knowledge and skills in instruction, assessment, and technology. Students are expected to gain knowledge in teaching and designing curriculum across the age-span in collaboration with their peers and foun...
EDCI234Middle Grades Philosophy, OrganizationThis course is designed specifically for education majors who seek a middle grades license (4-9). Emphasis is placed on the philosophy of middle level schools, the psychology of the preadolescent and adolescent student, the role of the teacher as cou...
EDCI236Middle Grades Field Experience IThis course is designed to provide education majors who seek a middle grade license (4-9) with opportunities to observe the setting, organization, and climate of middle schools and to interact appropriately with students in individual, small group, a...
EDCI316Teaching the 21st Century Adolescent - Language ArtsThis course provides candidates with instructional methodologies appropriate for guiding students in grades 4-12 to meet the Ohio content standards for the English language arts. The course particularly focuses on methods for teaching the process of...
EDCI317Teaching the 21st Century Adolescent - MathematicsThis course is designed to prepare the middle childhood and AYA mathematics teacher to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction to adolescents. It will provide the student with classroom instructional skills, methods, and strategies for teachin...
EDCI317HNHonors: Teaching the 21st Century Adolescent - MathematicsNo Description Set
EDCI318Teaching the 21st Century Adolescent - ScienceThis course is designed to prepare the middle childhood and AYA science teacher to plan, deliver, and assess effective instruction to adolescents. It will provide teacher candidates with classroom instructional skills, methods, and strategies for tea...
EDCI319Teaching the 21st Century Adolescent - Social StudiesThis course is designed to prepare middle childhood to high school social studies teachers to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction to young adolescents. Emphasis in the course will include how teachers must respond to the unique development...
EDCI320General Methods for Middle & Secondary ClassroomsThis course provides an overview of research-based pedagogical practices for teaching in grades 4-12, applicable across content areas. This course prepares candidates to design and deliver within their area(s) of concentration engaging, effective, an...
EDCI330PKGrades Prek-12 Field Experience II GRADES PREK-12 EDUCATION FOR DIVERSITYThis course provides teacher education students with effective classroom management skills for educating for diversity. During seminars and field experiences students will develop techniques for teaching students of diverse backgrounds and abilities...
EDCI330SECAya (7-12) Field Experience II GRADES 7-12: EDUCATION FOR DIVERSITYThis course provides teacher education students with effective classroom management skills for educating for diversity. During seminars and field experiences students will develop techniques for teaching students of diverse backgrounds and abilities,...
EDCI332Instructional Design and Online InteractionThis course introduces the processes of instructional design in education and its foundation in behaviorism and general systems theory (GST). Students will use systems associated with instructional design to assess learning needs, design, develop, im...
EDCI332HNHonors: Instructional Design and Online InteractionSee EDCI 332
EDCI333Learning Management Systems and Online AssessmentsThis course provides students with the skills of managing a learning management system related to their curricular area and target age of licensing. Course objectives include effective planning and execution of learning activities, communication stra...
EDCI336Middle Grades Field Experience IIProvides opportunities to make decisions relating to assessment, instruction, evaluation, and intervention in the student's content areas of concentration and in interdisciplinary activities. Focus will be on implementing effective instruction and as...
EDCI461Student Internship: Grades 7-12Supervised field experiences in secondary setting in certification area(s).
EDCI467Student Internship: Middle GradesSupervised field experiences in middle grades.
EDCI469Student Internship: Prek-12Supervised field experiences in PreK-12 settings in licensure area(s)
EDCI498INDEPENDENT STUDYNo Description Set
EDCI505Instructional Design and Educational Technology for TeamingThis course offers students an introduction to the theories and principles of instructional technology. There are five main areas of focus in this course: (a) technology operations and concepts, (b) planning and designing learning environments and ex...
EDCI512Technology Infrastructure for SchoolsThis course focuses on incorporating the basics of networking and physical infrastructure to support classroom and district instruction and management. Attention is given to improving student learning outcomes through use of technology and student le...
EDCI516Generative AI Applications in Educational TechnologyThis graduate-level course explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and education, with a specific focus on generative AI. Participants will investigate the theoretical foundations, practical applications, and ethical considerations...
EDCI517Teaching the 21st Century Adolescent - MathematicsThis course is designed to prepare the middle childhood and AYA mathematics teacher to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction to adolescents. It will provide the student with classroom instructional skills, methods, and strategies for teachin...
EDCI518Teaching the 21st Century Adolescent - ScienceThis course is designed to prepare the middle childhood and AYA science teacher to plan, deliver, and assess effective instruction to adolescents. It will provide teacher candidates with classroom instructional skills, methods, and strategies for tea...
EDCI519Teaching the 21st Century Adolescent - Social StudiesThis course is designed to prepare middle childhood to high school social studies teachers to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction to young adolescents. Emphasis in the course will include how teachers must respond to the unique development...
EDCI521Technology for the 21st Century TeacherThis course provides teachers with an overview of online learning and introduces key technologies that may be utilized to be a more effective teacher and learner. The basic technology tools for everyday learning, researching, communication, and colla...
EDCI522Foundations of Educational TechnologyThis course provides teachers with an overview of how theoretical and curricular foundations have evolved to form the current 21st century model of classroom instruction. It provides practical instruction on how key technologies are being utilized to...
EDCI523Literacy Theory & CurriculumA course designed to provide advanced study of the forces that have shaped literacy curriculum and instructional practices. Theoretical understandings about reading and writing as well as philosophical, political, and economic influences on will be e...
EDCI534Language Acquisition and Elements Of Linguistics for Teaching English Language LearnersApplying concepts relevant to the acquisition and structure of English increases the effectiveness of instruction to support English Language Learners (ELL) in grades Pre-K-12. As part of the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) en...
EDCI535Integrated Teaching Methods for English Language LearnersThe purpose of this course is to increase teacher effectiveness in providing appropriate instruction for English language learners (ELLs) in grades PreK-12. Theories of second language learning and types of programming for ELLs will be discussed alon...
EDCI536Instructional Design for Technology IntegrationThis course introduces the systematic process and foundations of instructional design. Students will apply the instructional design process to plan, design, assess, reflect upon, and model effective learning environments. The systematic process enabl...
EDCI537Social, Cultural and Political Aspects To Technology Use in the Education of All StudentsPrerequisite: EDCI 505 Instructional Design & Educational Technology for Teaming EDCI 522 Foundations of Educational Technology (or equivalent). This course offers students the understanding of social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the...
EDCI538Designing and Implementing Professional Development for the Technology LeaderThis course provides students with the fundamentals of implementing a professional development program utilizing contemporary technologies and digital resources to promote excellence and support transformational change throughout the instructional en...
EDCI561Content Area LiteracyThis course provides teachers with established discipline-based expertise the opportunity to expand their understanding of literacy-based pedagogy in order to facilitate their students thinking, learning and communicating with both print and nonprint...
EDCI563Advanced Studies in Language ArtsThis is a course in the language arts with specific emphasis on the relationships that exist among reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and visually representing. Students will study current theory regarding language arts instruction and e...
EDCI564Reading and Writing Methods for Middle Grade StudentsThis course incorporates upper elementary and secondary writing methodologies with a literature study of trade texts, literature, and resources appropriate for students grades 4-9. Students will explore the ways in which writing workshop can be organ...
EDCI566Advanced Studies of Literature for Young Children (preschool-Grade 5)This course is designed to promote the exploration of issues in literature for children grades preschool through five. Issues include areas such as history, theory, criticism, trends, authors, illustrators, genres, instructional strategies and organi...
EDCI580Writing Instruct & Interv Across CurricuThis course focuses on the writing process and its role in literacy development. Participants examine the connections between reading and writing, consider those relationships across multiple genres of text, and apply research-based instructional str...
EDCI594The Psychology of Reading Language Development & Reading DifficultiesThis course focuses on the development of lifelong literacy proficiency, beginning with the acquisition of language and the development of the language arts including what is known from brain research and psychology as well as related cognitive, ling...
EDCI596Middle Grades Methods and AssessmentThis course is designed for persons in Bachelor's Plus program who are seeking the middle grades licensure (4-9). Emphasis are placed on the development of content specific curriculum and instructional delivery, and assessment procedures which meet t...
EDCI597Middle Grades Philosophy, Organization And ClimateThis course is designed for persons in the Bachelor's Plus Program who are seeking the middle grades licensure (4-9). Emphasis are placed on the philosophy of middle level school, the psychology of the preadolescent and adolescent student, the role o...
EDCI601Internship for Middle ChildhoodFor students who desire licensure and who have completed all of the requirements for internship. Supervised Field Experience instruction for Middle Childhood students. Fee required to cover cost of mileage expense for travel by supervisor, copies/mat...
EDCI602Internship for Adolescent/Young Adult 7-12For students who desire licensure and who have completed all of the requirements for internship. Supervised Field Experience instruction for Adolescent/Young Adult 7-12 students. Fee required to cover cost of mileage expense for travel by supervisor,...
EDCI607Internship for Multi-Age Prek-12For students who desire licensure and who have completed all of the requirements for internship. Supervised Field Experience instruction for Multi-age Pre-K-12 students. Fee required to cover cost of mileage expense for travel by supervisor, copies/m...
EDCI633Organization and Transformational Change Through TechnologyThis course focuses on the development of leadership and vision in educational technology. This course focuses on the following key issues: (a) articulating a clear vision for transformational technology integration, (b) contributing to a technology...
EDCI645Internship for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) EndorsementField/Clinical Hours: 50 A supervised 12-week teaching experience for the practicing professional in which candidates will design, develop, and report on an acceptable instructional program for students identified as English Language Learners (ELLs)...
EDCI664Intervention & Assessment in Literacy For the Secondary LearnerThis course focuses on a comprehensive approach to the teaching of reading and best practices in interventions and assessments for the secondary learner. It provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to implement these methods in their...
EDCI715Graduate Literacy InternshipAn internship that emphasizes the application of knowledge gained in the post-baccalaureate reading endorsement program. Candidates consider the effects of school, family, and community contexts on the performance of struggling readers. They select...
EDCIELCTEDCI ElectiveNo Description Set
READ350Content Area ReadingThis course explores the components of content area reading instruction, focusing on research-based approaches to literacy development across disciplines. Students will examine the interconnected nature of foundational literacy skills, comprehension...
READ550Content Area ReadingThis course explores the components of content area reading instruction, focusing on research-based approaches to literacy development across disciplines. Students will examine the interconnected nature of foundational literacy skills, comprehension...
READ567Advanced Methods of Literacy and Systems Of SupportThis course examines the five pillars of explicit and systematic literacy instruction (phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension) across three tiers of reading instruction.
READ610Theoretical Foundations of Literacy And Language DevelopmentThis course explores the theoretical and practical foundations of literacy development, assessment, and instruction. Students will examine the complex interplay of linguistic, cognitive, and neurobiological processes that underpin reading and writing...
READ620Explicit and Systemic Literacy And Writing InstructionThis course focuses on explicit and systematic literacy and writing instruction aligned with evidence-based practices. Students will explore the key language processes involved in reading and writing, including phonological, orthographic, and morphol...
READ640Reading Instruction for Fluency And ComprehensionThis course focuses on the implementation of evidence-based reading instruction and intervention strategies. Emphasis is placed on understanding diverse student needs, including those with dyslexia and other reading disabilities. The course covers li...
READ650Graduate Literacy PracticumThis course is the capstone experience in the reading endorsement program. This course provides graduate students with hands-on, field-based experience in literacy instruction and leadership. Students will apply their knowledge by working directly wi...
READ663Literacy Assessment and Intervention for Diverse Elementary LearnersThis course provides experiences in using focused and ongoing literacy assessments to develop differentiated instruction and literacy intervention for diverse populations of elementary readers and writers. The 15 hour lab component of this course re...
READ664Literacy Assessment and Intervention for Diverse Secondary LearnersThis course provides experiences in using focused and ongoing literacy assessments to develop differentiated instruction and literacy intervention for diverse populations of secondary readers and writers. The 15 hour lab component of this course req...
READ715Graduate Literacy Internship in Evidence-Based Reading InterventionAn internship that emphasizes the application of knowledge gained in the post-baccalaureate reading endorsement program. Candidates consider the effects of school, family, and community contexts on the performance of struggling readers. They select...