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Undergraduate Curriculum & Instruction Gen

2005 Spring Term

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INFORMING THE ED CONSUMER

CIGENRL 214

The course explores the political pressures affecting various aspects of public education including legal issues, standards and standardized testing, the American with Disabilities Act, school violence, school funding, literacy, language in education, the arts in education, technology in education, multiculturalism, gender issues, and curriculum reform. Units of study will broadly focus on three areas: (1) the mission of public education, (2) the actual practice it engenders, and (3) the impact of that practice on American society. Units will be led by professors having expertise in the areas to be considered.

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TEACHING GRAMMAR IN THE ESL/BE CLASSROOM

CIGENRL 330

Teaching Grammar in the ESL/BE Classroom is a component of the licensure minor in Teaching ESL/Bilingual-Bicultural Education. This course prepares teachers to instruct non-native learners in English grammar. Students examine selected grammatical topics to better comprehend the structure of English and to develop a repertoire of techniques for teaching them.

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INTRODUCTION TO ESL AND BILINNGUAL-BICULTURAL EDUCATION

CIGENRL 350

History, philosophy and rationale for bilingual/bicultural education. A study of different models of bilingual education programs as well as different types of bilinguals. Cultural, socioeconomic and psychological factors influencing learning in the bilingual child.

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SEMINAR IN ESL AND BILINGUAL EDUCATION

CIGENRL 354

In the Seminar in ESL and Bilingual Education, students meet to reflect upon the relationship between program content and contemporary issues in the educational and socio-political experiences of linguistically diverse communities in the region and state. Rotating themes include family, community and cultural change.

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ESL METHODS AND CURRICULUM

CIGENRL 403

ESL Curricula and Materials will provide students with the background to develop or select appropriate curricula and to design materials which enhance language learning. The approach to curricular design and materials development is one that is learner centered.

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ASSESSMENT IN THE ESL/BILINGUAL CLASSROOM

CIGENRL 405

This course explores policies, procedures, and instruments used to assess English language proficiency and academic achievement of limited English proficient students in American public schools. Included in this are the areas of English and native language competence; program placement, progress, and exit; alternative assessments in ESL, bilingual and mainstream classrooms.

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TEACHING CONTENT IN THE BILINGUAL CLASSROOM

CIGENRL 455

This course is an examination of various techniques and materials being used to teach content area subject matter in ESL/bilingual education programs. Other topics of discussion include language assessment and adaptation of materials to the learner's language proficiency and cultural experience. The course is taught in English, but discussion will take place in other languages so that students have the opportunity to expand and improve their command of the language used as a medium of instruction.

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STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR

CIGENRL 470

Discussion and writing about practical issues of teaching as experienced in the full-time directed teaching semester. Incorporates presentations and panels by experienced educators as well as large- and small-group interaction to promote reflection and inform beginning teachers. Repeatable.

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CURRENT TOPICS IN INSTRUCTIONAL COMPUTING

CIGENRL 476

A topic or topics not otherwise accounted for in other computer education courses will be chosen as the focus of each course. For instance, the use of multimedia in the schools could be one suggested topic. Each topic would be explored in the following ways: 1) what does the current research say about the topic?, 2) what potential impact can this technology have in the schools?, 3) are there special hardware, software, personnel, or other requirements necessary for successful implementation of this topic in the schools?, 4) what potential does this topic have for integration into the curriculum?, 5) whenever possible, a hands-on experience with the topic will be part of the overall experience. This would be possible if the topic involved a particular computer application.

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EMPLOYMENT STRATEGIES

CIGENRL 489

Offered on a satisfactory/no credit basis only. Designed to acquaint the teacher education student with the problems and procedures of securing a teaching position. Includes consideration of professional ethics, preparation of placement credentials, teacher licensure practices, interviewing techniques and teaching contracts. Reviews opportunities for professional advancement through graduate study. (Open to teacher education students. Should be taken the semester prior to graduation or the semester of graduation.

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WORKSHOP

CIGENRL 490

Variable topics. See Schedule of Classes. Repeatable for a maximum of 9 credits in degree.

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TRAVEL STUDY

CIGENRL 491

Variable topics. See Schedule of Classes.

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EXCHANGE STUDY

CIGENRL 497

Variable topics.

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INDEPENDENT STUDY

CIGENRL 498

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable.