Education Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI)

Head of Department: Professor Mary Anne Doyle
Department Office: Room 315, Gentry Building

For major requirements,Link to the Neag School of Education website for additional information.

201. Introduction to Teaching

First semester. One credit. Prerequisite: Open only to students in the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program.

Introduction to the University of Connecticut's Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program. Includes the philosophical and theoretical foundations of the program, its structure and  components, the nature and purposes of schooling, the relationship of the school and society, and recent educational reform movements, including the work of the Holmes Group and John Goodlad's National Network for Educational Renewal, and the nature and purposes of  "reflective practice" for the educational professional

204. Introduction to Bilingual-Bicultural Education

Semester by arrangement. Three credits. Gort, Leach, Reagan, Reyes

This course deals with cultural-historical background and processes of establishment and implementation of bilingual-bicultural education programs.

212. Introduction to Outdoor Education

Semester and hours by arrangement. Three credits. Goodkind.

An introduction to the elements and philosophy of outdoor education. The development of knowledge, understanding and appreciation of educational values inherent in the natural environment

220. Teaching the Language Arts in the Elementary School

Second semester. Three credits. Prerequiste: Open only to Elementary Education and Special Education majors. Doyle, Irwin, Kaufman

A study of current theory and approaches to teaching the language arts effectively by connecting the teaching of speaking, listening, reading, and writing and by integrating this instruction with children's literature and content learning. Field experiences may be included.

221. Teaching Reading and Writing in the Elementary School

First semester. Three credits. Prerequiste: Open only to Elementary Education and Special Education majors. Doyle, Irwin, Kaufman

An introduction to the teaching of reading and writing in the elementary school. Field experiences may be included.

221W. Teaching Reading and Writing in the Elementary School

Prerequiste: Open only to Elementary Education and Special Education majors; ENGL 110 or 111 or 250.

222. Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School

First semester. Two credits. Prerequiste: Open only to Elementary Education and Special Education majors. DeFranco, McGivney-Burelle

A study of current approaches to teaching and learning school mathematics. Opportunities will be provided for participants to develop an awareness and knowledge of the Standards for Teaching School Mathematics 

223. Teaching Science in the Elementary School

First semester. Two credits. Prerequiste: Open only to Elementary Education and Special Education majors. Moss

A study of curriculum materials, laboratory experiences and teaching techniques in science.

224. Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School

First semester. Two credits. Prerequiste: Open only to Elementary Education and Special Education majors.

A study of the organization of learning experiences and teaching methods emphasizing the social sciences as the foundation of the social studies.

231. Sociolinguistic Diversity and the Classroom

Second semester. One credit. Prerequiste: Open only to students in the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program. Osborn, Reagan

A basic overview of the role of language in the educational process, and the educational implications of language diversity, as one component of multicultural diversity, in the classroom. Topics include the nature and elements of human language, prescriptive and descriptive approaches to language study, first and second language acquisition, language variation and its social and educational implications, the relationship between language and culture, and foreign and second language education, including bilingual and English as a Second Language programs. 

232. Foundations of Education: Philosophical Tools for Teachers

Second semester. One credit. Prerequiste: Open only to students in the Music Education Teacher Preparation Program. Reagan

Philosophical trends in schooling, and applications of philosophy for prospective teachers.

233. Social and Community Issues in Education

Second semester. One credit. Prerequisite:  Open only to students in the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program. Mannebach

Social and community issues, including the effect of alcohol, drugs and tobacco, confronting teachers in contemporary society.

258. Methods in Elementary School Music

Semester by arrangement. Three credits. Prerequisite: Satisfactory progress in applied music, and consent of instructor.

260. Methods of Foreign Language Instruction, Pre K-12

First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open only to students in the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program. Osborn, Reagan

Selection and organization of learning experiences, instructional activities and materials, and methods of teaching foreign language in pre K-12 settings. Course activities include a combination of lecture, seminar and clinical experiences in local schools.

260W. Methods of Foreign Language Instruction, Pre K-12

Prerequisite: Open only to students in the Integrated bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program. ENGL 110 or 111 or 250.

262. Directed Observation and Participation

Credits by arrangement, not to exceed three. Open only with consent of instructor. This course may be taken for more than one semester.

This course gives prospective teachers an opportunity to see secondary and elementary school teachers and pupils in action, to discuss with supervisors and teachers problems related to work in designated field, and to study school resources from the standpoint of good teaching.

266. Instruction and Curriculum in the Secondary School

Semester and hours by arrangement. Variable credit not to exceed 6. Prerequisite: Open only to students in the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program.

A study of the selection and organization of learning experiences, instructional materials and teaching methods. Course activities will include a combination of lecture, seminar, and clinical experiences in local schools.

266W. Instruction and Curriculum in the Secondary School

Prerequisite: Open only to students in the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program; ENGL 110 or 111 or 250.

272. The Teaching of Reading in Middle and High Schools

Semester and hours by arrangement. Variable credit. Prerequisite: Open only to students in the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program. Irwin

Methods of teaching reading to middle and high school students.

273. Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas

Second semester. Two credits. Prerequisite: Open only to students in the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program. Irwin

A study of the role of reading and writing in the learning of the content areas taught in secondary schools

276. Directed Student Teaching

Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Open only to students in the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program. Application, signed by the advisor, must be made to the Coordinator of Student Teaching for the fall semester prior to March 1; for the spring semester prior to October 1.

Student teaching in selected elementary schools. Provides opportunity for students to observe teaching, to develop teaching skills through practice, and to engage in other school activities for which elementary teachers are responsible.

277. Directed Student Teaching

Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Open only to students in the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program. Application, signed by the advisor, must be made to the Coordinator of Student Teaching for the fall semester prior to March 1; for the spring semester prior to October 1.

Class meetings providing orientation to student teaching followed by teaching in schools supervised by a member of the staff of the Curriculum and Instruction Department. It is the policy of the department to extend its practice-teaching opportunity to a point sufficient to indicate adequately a student's teaching ability and aptitude.

298. Variable Topics

Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

299. Independent Study for Undergraduates

Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Open only to juniors and seniors with appropriate background for the study of education. Students must present the instructor with a problem well laid out for investigation. May be repeated for credit with a change in content.

Designed primarily for qualified students who wish to extend their knowledge in some specialized area.