EDCI 210 - EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
This course prepares students to use computer
technology in the classroom, including adaptive technology, data
bases, multimedia, telecommunications, and word processing.
EDU 380-600 CURRICULUM PLANNING AND
PRACTICE (now EDU 381)
Introduces K-12 music, art, and HHP
teachers to the various historical, philosophical, psychological,
sociological, and developmental concerns in designing school
curricular, including basic teaching strategies. Philosophies of and
practical strategies for integration of computer technologies into
curricula are explored
EDU 380 -
K-12 CURRICULUM PLANNING AND PRACTICE
Introduces middle school, high school, and K-12
pre-service teachers to the various historical, philosophical, psychological,
sociological, and developmental concerns in designing school
curricular, including basic teaching strategies. Philosophies of and
practical strategies for integration of computer technologies into
curricula are explored.
EDU 397F METHODS: K-8
Examines the purposes, materials, and teaching
methodologies of music within the three curricular models - technical,
practical, and critical. Links with elementary school disciplines.
Performance, aesthetics, and historical topics are also included.
Philosophies of and practical strategies for integration of computer
technologies and multicultural perspectives into curricula are
explored.
EDCI 385-JUNIOR FIELD EXPERIENCE (now EDU
353)
Supervised practical experience in an elementary
classroom including structured observation focusing on cultural and
developmental characteristics of children; working with teachers on
individual diagnosis of students needs and prescription of students activates
and assisting small groups of students in accomplishing learning
tasks.
EDCI 441-MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION
Acquaints students with the history, philosophy,
goals, teaching strategies, curricula, and practices of multicultural education
in order to prepare teacher for dealing with and affirming the
diversity of America's increasingly pluralistic classrooms. Deals with
racial, cultural, and other forms of diversity in the United States
and Montana
EDU 412 -800 TEACHING THE
BILINGUAL/MULTICULTURAL STUDENT
Provides a basic background for multicultural and
bilingual teaching. Includes foundations and emphasis on the
development of bilingual education, the development of minority group
children, sociolinguistic and psycholinguistic issues, and the variety
of program responses to addressing the needs of minority group
children. Also includes a theory-into-practice component that explores
curricular approaches to the specific subject areas.
EDCI 492 T.E.A.M. SEMINAR
Course is designed for students participating in the T.E.A.M. Indian
Professional Development grant. Course will cover academic,
financial, and cultural support to students in this program.
EDCI 492 I.E.D.I.A. SEMINAR
Course is designed for students participating in the IEDIA Indian
Professional Development grant. Course will cover academic,
financial, and cultural support to students in this program.
EDCI
493-434 SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
EDCI
593-434 SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
This is an introductory course on second
language acquisition (SLA). Topics will include the process of
acquiring a second or additional language; individual differences in
language acquisition; the role of input, and similarities and differences
in L1 (first language) and L2 (second language) acquisition. The
course format will include readings, discussions, and student
presentations. It will examine speaking in a second language from several
perspectives: theory, pedagogy and materials.
EDCI 553 INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES IN M0VEMENT, THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL
ARTS
Provides an in-depth
look at methods and techniques for integrating the arts (creative
drama, visual art, creative movement, and music) across the elementary
curriculum. Participants will learn to design arts-based activities
that enhance the basic curriculum, encourage communication, and
develop critical thinking skills and creativity. They will learn
techniques and methods for providing meaningful arts experiences and
understand the value of the arts as a bridge across student
differences.
EDU 221 ED. PSYCH. AND MEASUREMENT
Focuses on
Human learning as it provides the basis for instruction and classroom
management. Provides comprehensive coverage of the principles,
concepts, and implications of Human learning from classical, operant,
social learning, and cognitive paradigms. Covers measurement,
similarities and differences in learners, management and discipline
strategies, and related corollaries of human learning applied to
instruction.
