Course Descriptions

These are some of the classes that the Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Department offers, as of Spring 2008. Please check with your advisor as to which classes you will need to take for your particular emphasis.

EDCI525 (1)
Master's Orientation Seminar
Survey of essential principles and practices underlying the Curriculum and Instruction program. Open to MA level students only.

EDCI547 (3)
Foundations of Curriculum Development
The relationship of the purposes of education to the design, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum at any level. Basic to other courses in curriculum and instruction.

EDCI545 (2)
Assessment & Evaluation of Learning
Exploration and application of effective assessment practices and technology tools for measuring and documenting student learning and development.

EDCI565 (3)
Improving Instruction
Designed to provide a framework for organizing and teaching declarative and procedural knowledge, developing habits for lifelong learning, and building a positive classroom  environment (including the use of cooperative learning groups). Includes reflection, micro-teaching, and peer feedback. Basic to other courses in curriculum and instruction.

EDCI569 (3)
Diagnostic Techniques in Literacy Instruction
Designed for those who wish to become corrective and remedial reading specialists and are concerned with techniques, materials, and procedures useful to teachers and reading specialists in diagnosing reading difficulties. Lab required. Prerequisite: EDTE420

EDCI570 (3)
Advanced Literacy Intervention & Remediation Strategies
Methods and materials for literacy instruction to prevent or remediate reading disabilities. Requires scheduled lab to earn credit for this course. Prerequisite: EDTE420.

EDCI607 (2)
Curriculum: ________
Topics such as Designing Online Courses, Integrated Design, Standards-based Design, and Adventist Curriculum Studies. Repeatable by topics.
 
EDCI600 (0)
Program Continuation
The Teacher Education student may register for this title while clearing deferred (DG) and/or incomplete (I) grades with advisor approval only. Registration for this title indicates full-time status.

EDCI610 (2–3)
Teaching the Adult Learner
Examines and applies educational theory to skills used by helping professionals in the classroom, community and clinical facility. Topics include the taxonomies of learning, learning styles, multiple intelligences, educational technology and application.

EDCI611 D (3)
Design and Development of Training Programs
Design and creation of programs for adult learners in training settings (i.e., NGO, continuing education, health care, corporate). Includes the planning of a field-based implementation project. Prerequisite: EDCI610

EDCI/SPED617 (2–3)
Instruction: _________
Topics such as Instructional Design, Technology Integration, and Developmentally Appropriate Instruction in the area of special education, mild cognitive disorders. Repeatable by topics.

EDCI620 (2)
Systems Concepts and Change
Theoretical and applied study of curriculum change and organizational development in learning organizations.

EDCI636 (3)
Program Evaluation
Systematic research oriented procedures and models used to evaluate needs, planning, and implementation of educational programs and their impact. Prerequisite: EDRM505 or equivalent.

EDCI637 (3)
Technology: ________
Topics such as Authoring Systems, Classroom Software Applications, School Lab Administration, Teaching with the Internet, and Curriculum Productivity Tools. Repeatable by topics.

EDCI638 (1)
Project Implementation & Revision
Requires the implementation of a curriculum project, collection of data related to curriculum function and student learning, and databased revisions of the original project. Repeatable to 3 credits. Fall

EDCI/SPED645 (3)
Advanced Diagnosis & Educational Therapy in Reading
Advanced course for diagnosis and remediation or prevention of reading disabilities. Prerequisite: EDTE420.

EDCI646 Alt (2)
Problems in Reading
Reading problems and research considered. Emphasis given to resolving problem areas. Research encouraged for solutions to problem areas. Provides an opportunity to study special topics and current concerns. Permission from advisor required before registration.

EDCI647 (2)
Diversity: _________
Topics such as Multicultural Education and Inclusive Education.

EDCI648  (1–3)
Workshop:_________

EDCI650 (3)
Curriculum Design
The study of specific curriculum design models to aid educators with the analysis, development, and improvement of curriculum at specific educational levels. Includes development of a curriculum project. Prerequisite: EDCI547 or permission of the instructor.

EDCI655 (3)
Curriculum Development Research
Empirical and critical examination of principles, problems, and procedures in the development of a field-ready curriculum. Major course project is the preparation and field-testing of an instructional product. Prerequisites: EDCI547, 565, and EDRM505, or permission of instructor. Graded S/U, DG available. Repeatable to 6 credits.

EDCI/SPED665 (1–3)
Advanced Instructional Models: ________
Introduction and practice of advanced teaching strategies and/or Special Education Academic Intervention that rely on a system of instruction based upon theory, research, and scholarly thinking in specific disciplines. Designed to increase teaching repertoire. Students develop the ability to reflect on their own performance and provide effective feedback and support to others. Prerequisites: EDCI565 or EDTE444, 445, 446, 447 or EDTE459. Prerequisite: EDCI617 (for MS Special Education students only).

EDCI665 (option) (1,2)
Advanced Instructional Models: Writing Process Methods
Designed for the student to apply teaching principles and methods to the role of the teacher in organizing a writing workshop, including methods for connecting reading and writing; developing the writing process; conferencing with student writers; incorporating appropriate usage; editing, revising, and proofreading; assessing writing; writing with related technologies; and writing across the curriculum.

EDCI676 (2)
Technology for Learning
The use, selection and evaluation of media/technology for learning organizations. An overview of technologies for teaching and learning including opportunities for hands-on application. (See EDCI637 for additional topics)

EDCI/SPED680 (1–3)
Field Work: ________
Supervised curriculum and instruction experiences in approved educational institutions, agencies, and learning organizations. Offered in areas such as Elementary Education, Middle-level Education, Secondary Education, Higher Education, Teacher Education, and Training & Consulting. Permission of supervisor and plans required one semester in advance of registration. Graded S/U, DG available

EDCI685 (0)
Comprehensive Exam Preparation
Summer, Fall, Spring

EDCI686 (3)
Curriculum Past and Present
Survey of curriculum events, ideas, and trends since 1890. Special attention is given to landmark studies and seminal curriculum documents. Students investigate one historical topic and one current trend.

EDCI689 (1–4)
Seminar: __________
Contemporary and selected topics in curriculum and instruction. Repeatable with different topics. Open to all graduate students.

EDCI690 (1–3)
Independent Study: ____________
Individual research and study under the guidance of an instructor. A minimum of 60 clock hours of study time expected per credit. Limited prior approval by the advisor and instructor.

EDCI696 (1–3)
Project Implementation
Students are expected to make practical application of an educational theory through practical implementation and supervision of an instruction and/or curriculum project. Students are expected to collect field-based data related to such functions, and, with such data, revise the original project. Repeatable.

EDCI699 (1–3)
Thesis

EDCI725 (1)
Doctoral Orientation Seminar
Survey of essential principles and practices underlying the Curriculum and Instruction program. Open to specialist and doctoral students only.

EDCI730 (3)
Curriculum Theory
The examination of philosophical and theoretical underpinnings to educational issues. Emphasis upon theorizing within student's research interest. Includes students' presentations of theoretical rationales in a seminar format. Normally requires two semesters for completion. Prerequisite: EDCI686 or permission of instructor.

EDCI756 (1–3)
Advanced Studies: ____________
Investigation of the knowledge base of a given area of study, including a comprehensive search of the literature and seminar presentations. Offered in areas such as Curriculum Leadership, Instructional Leadership, The Professorate, Research on Teacher Education, and Training/Consulting.

EDCI799 (1–6)
Advanced Project: __________
This empirically based product should be constructed using sound principles of curriculum/instruction design. A final written report documents project development and performance. Prerequisite: EDCI655 or permission of instructor. Fall, Spring, Summer

EDCI870 (0)
Comprehensive Exam Preparation
Fall, Spring, Summer

EDCI885 (1–8)
Applied Research: __________
Planned research experience dealing with an actual educational situation. Students identify a faculty member with whom to engage in collaborative research study leading to joint publication. Course meets the advanced methodology requirement for PhD students.

EDCI886 (1–8)
Internship: __________
Students, under the supervision of a C&I faculty member, work in responsible positions with specialists in cooperating institutions, school systems, or agencies. Internships available in Curriculum Leadership, Instructional Leadership, Teaching in Higher Education, Teacher Education, NCATE Processes, and Training/Consulting. Fall, Spring, Summer

EDCI888 (0)
Dissertation Continuation
Fall, Spring, Summer

EDCI889 (1–3)
Doctoral Seminar
Examination of topics presented by students organized around their areas of scholarship. Presentations may encompass a portion of students' comprehensive examination and dissertation experiences. Fall, Spring, Summer

EDCI899 (1–14)
Doctoral Dissertation
Fall, Spring, Summer

Foundations

EDFN500 (2–3)
Philosophical Foundations of Education and Psychology
Examines philosophical and theological bases of major worldviews and, taking into account the conceptual framework of the Andrews University School of Education, critiques the impact of naturalism and post-modernism on education, psychology, and religion from a Christian perspective. Preferably taken in the first year of any graduate program in the School of Education.

EDFN517 (2)
History of Seventh-day Adventist Education
Development of educational theory and institutions among Seventh-day Adventists, with emphasis on discernible eras and their characteristics.

EDFN610 (3)
History and Philosophy of Education
A study of the major influences and ideas in the history and philosophy of education from biblical and classical times to the present. The course materials cover a broad overview of the entire period, with a more detailed focus on noteworthy developments and significant eras. Students are required to research 3-4 topics. Even Spring, Odd Summer

EDFN688 (1–2)
Integration of Faith and Learning
An interdisciplinary consideration of faith-maturing activities in the school: philosophy, curriculum, and teaching strategies. Attention directed toward classroom practice in the secondary school and college, although the general principles under review have direct implications for Christian education in the elementary and junior high school.

EDFN689 (2–3)
Seminar in Foundations:
Examination of leadership, education and psychology. Topics may include historical, philosophical, psychological, sociological, and curricular foundations of education, as well as fundamental issues of leadership, finance, law, diversity and international understanding. The course is comprised of presentations by experts on the topics selected, and discussion based on assigned readings. Each student chooses two areas for in-depth study and makes presentations to the class. Repeatable by topics. Even Summer, Odd Fall

Teacher Education
For enrollment in any EDTE course above 408, the student must be accepted into the Teacher Preparation Program or have permission of the department. All education courses required for certification have a clinical or field-experience component.

EDTE110 (1–2)
Basic Reading/Language Skills
Intended for those who need one-to-one or small-group instruction in basic language skills because of special needs. May include work to improve basic reading, writing, and study skills as determined by individual educational assessment. Lab required. Repeatable up to 4 semesters.

EDTE140 (1–2)
Reading Vocabulary Development
Intended for those who need basic reading skills. Develops vocabulary strategies and skills for word meaning and identification. Instruction includes comprehension emphasis to place vocabulary learning in a meaningful context and to apply word recognition strategies in authentic situations. Lab required. Repeatable one semester.

EDTE160 (2)
College Reading Efficiency
Designed to develop active reading comprehension and flexible reading rates and strategies to meet varied purposes for reading. Lab required. Repeatable once.

EDTE164 (1–2)
Dynamic Reading Strategies
Designed to assist average and above-average readers in increasing comprehension and reading rate. Lab required.

EDTE165 (4)
Philosophical and Social Foundations of Education
An orientation to the teaching profession in a multicultural society, including the philosophical/ethical assumptions underlying different education philosophies and the social, cultural, and instructional aspects of American education. Students analyze educational philosophies and practices from a Christian perspective and study the implications of school law on educational practice. 30-hour field experience required outside of class time. Fall, Spring

EDTE/SPED228 (3)
Strategies for Educating Exceptional and Diverse Learners
An introduction to the characteristics and educational needs of learners from various backgrounds. Emphasis is placed on meeting these students’ educational needs in regular classrooms. 20-hour field experience. Lab enrollment required. Optional Summer, Fall

EDTE376 (1–3)
Topics:_________
Topics of current significance. Repeatable with different topics. Credit to be announced with topic in advance. May be graded S/U. As scheduled

EDTE389 (variable)
Work Conference: Topic
In-service training, clinics, and supervised experiences in education. Repeatable with different topics. Credit to be announced with topic in advance. As scheduled

EDTE408 (3)
Principles of Teaching and Learning
Basic techniques of instruction, planning, and classroom management. Emphasis is on acquisition and application of an instructional framework and basic classroom management. Field experience. Fall, Spring, Summer

EDTE416 (3)
Individualized Reading Instruction
Prepares the teacher to set up a direct instruction format for mastery teaching of reading to individuals using the basal Life Series. Students are introduced to the management system developed by the Exemplary Center for Reading Instruction to teach vocabulary, spelling, penmanship, and discussion techniques. Field experience required. Offered on extension campuses only.

EDTE417 (3)
Teaching Reading in the Secondary Content Areas
Methods for teaching content area reading to secondary students and adults, strategies for effective content lessons, application of basic skills, vocabulary comprehension, and study skills within subject areas. Includes objectives and methods, reading problems of adolescents and adults, and selection and development of materials. 30-hour field experience. Prerequisites: EDPC302 or 514, EDTE408. Spring, Even Summers

EDTE418 (3)
Methods for Teaching Beginning Reading
Application of principles of effective instruction to early literacy acquisition. Focuses on balanced, explicit instruction approaches. Field experience included in class meeting time. Prerequisites: EDPC302 or 514, EDTE408. Fall, Odd Summers

EDTE/SPED420 (3)
Literacy Intervention Strategies
Assessment and methods for prevention and remediation of reading problems. Useful for classroom and clinical settings. Field experience included in class meeting time. Prerequisites: EDPC302 or 514, EDTE408, 418. Spring, Even Summers

EDTE424 (2)
Classroom Testing and Evaluation
Writing instructional objectives. Topics may include: preparing classroom tests to measure the attainment of those objectives; concepts of reliability and validity; simple item analysis; interpreting data from standardized tests and other data in cumulative folders; sociometric procedures; grading and reporting. Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching. Corequisite: EDTE480. Fall, Odd Summers

EDTE425 (1)
(Equivalent to EDTE438-001)
Multi-grade/Multi-age Education
Techniques, practices and strategies appropriate for multi-age/multi-grade classrooms. Includes an introduction to relevant NAD administrative and curriculum materials. 50-hours of field experience. Spring

EDTE438 (1–3)
Workshop:________
Repeatable with different topics. Credit to be announced with topic in advance. May be graded S/U. As scheduled

EDTE444 (2)
Elementary Language Arts Methods
Application of principles of effective instruction to Language Arts with specific emphasis on writing workshop methodology. An introduction to the curriculum of K–8 schools, including unique Adventist curricular materials and Michigan Content Standards and Benchmarks. Field experience included in class meeting time. Prerequisites: EDPC302 or 514, EDTE408. Co-requisite EDTE484. Fall, Odd Summers

EDTE445 (3)
Elementary Mathematics Methods
Application of principles of effective instruction to mathematics. An introduction to the curriculum of K–8 schools, including unique Adventist curricular materials and Michigan Content Standards and Benchmarks. Field experience included in class meeting time. Prerequisites: EDPC302 or 514, EDTE408. Spring, Even Summers

EDTE446 (3)
Elementary Science and Health Methods
Application of principles of effective instruction to science and health. An introduction to the curriculum of K–8 schools, including unique Adventist curricular materials and Michigan Content Standards and Benchmarks. Field experience. Prerequisites: EDPC302 or 514, EDTE408. Spring, Even Summers

EDTE447 (3)
Elementary Social Studies and Character Education Methods
Application of principles of effective instruction to Social Studies and Character Education. An introduction to the curriculum of K-8 schools, including unique SDA curricular materials and Michigan Content Standards and Benchmarks. Field experience included in class meeting time. Prerequisites: EDPC302 or 514, EDTE408. Fall, Even Summers

EDTE448 (3)
Methods for Integrating Arts & Movement in Elementary Curriculum
Application of principles integrating art, music, and physical education instruction in the elementary curriculum. An introduction to the curriculum of K–8 schools, including unique Adventist curricular materials and Michigan Content Standards and Benchmarks. Field experience included in class meeting time. 3 credits for those NOT taking a Visual Arts Major, 4 credits for those with a Visual Arts Major. Prerequisites: EDPC302 or 514, EDTE408. Spring, Odd Summers

EDTE459 (3)
Methods for Teaching Secondary School: Area
Focuses on teaching strategies especially useful at the secondary age level. Emphasis on developing a repertoire of strategies that enhance a variety of learning outcomes in students and blend theory and practice. Field experience. Prerequisites: EDPC302 or 514, EDTE408. Fall, Odd Summers

EDTE460 (1–4)
Reading Practicum
Observation and supervised instruction with individual students and reading classes on the elementary level. Repeatable to 4 credits. Prerequisites: EDTE417, 420, 485. May be graded S/U.

EDTE467 (1)
School and Society
The school as an institution in a multi-cultural society; the cardinal purposes, structure, and operation of education.

EDTE476 (2–3)
Methods for Integrating Instructional Technology
Course focuses on the use of a wide variety of instructional technology and media to support student learning with emphasis on the application of technologies to effective teaching. Topics covered during course include: technology as a tool, internet in the classroom, standards for integrating technology and multimedia teaching tools, and facilitating students’ use of technology. Prerequisites: INFS110 or equivalent, EDTE408. Even Summer & Fall, Odd Spring

EDTE480 (2)
First Days of School Experience
An intensive, comprehensive, full-time field experience beginning in early August. Integrates the study and application of strategies for classroom management; guidelines for beginning the school year successfully. Required prior to student teaching. Field experience. Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching. Summer

EDTE484 (2)
Developmental Reading Methods
Prepares upper-elementary and middle-school teachers in the techniques of developmental reading and other language arts components. Includes whole-language techniques, direct instruction of comprehension strategies, and the reading/writing connection. Field experience included in class meeting time. Corequisite: EDTE444. Prerequisites: EDPC302 or 514, EDTE408. Fall

EDTE485 (3)
Advanced Methods for Elementary Classroom Literacy
Methods and materials for literacy teaching in grades K–8. Ways to organize the reading/language arts program to integrate reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Deals with meeting needs of individual learners within a classroom program. Field experience. Prerequisite: EDTE418 or 484. Even Summers

EDTE487 (1)
Student Teaching Seminar
A weekly seminar for student teachers. Corequisite: EDTE488 or 588. Fall, Spring

EDTE488 (1–15)
Student Teaching (Level)
The student-teaching experience requires full participation in an elementary (K–8) or secondary (7–12) school. Emphasis is on application of teaching theory in the classroom with supervision and feedback. Prerequisites: Admission to Student Teaching. Corequisite: EDTE487 or 588. Fall, Spring

EDTE499 (1–3)
Independent Study:____________
Individual research and study under the guidance of an instructor. A minimum of 45 clock hours of study time expected per credit. Limited to students pursuing topics in education. Prior approval by the advisor and instructor. May be graded S/U. Fall, Spring, Summer

EDTE588 (1–10)
Graduate Student Teaching: Level
Instructional and/or supervisory experience in an elementary (K–8) or secondary (7–12) school under supervision. Prerequisites: Admission to Student Teaching. Corequisite: EDTE487. Graded S/U. Fall, Spring

EDTE600 (0)
Program Continuation
The Teacher Education student may register for this title while clearing deferred (DG) and/or incomplete (I) grades with advisor approval only. Registration for this title indicates full-time status.

EDTE630 (1–4)
Seminar:__________
Seminar in specific topics relevant to teacher education. Each seminar examines one topic in detail. Repeatable with different topics. May be graded S/U. Summer

Topics:
EDTE630:03
Seminar: Reading
Reading Seminar is taken near the end of the student’s program. It examines leadership for change in literacy instruction, staff development and presentation skills. Students choose other topics to round out their program.

EDTE630:05
Seminar: Classroom Testing and Evaluation
Odd Summers

EDTE630:06
Seminar: Classroom Management
Even Summers

EDTE630 (2)
Seminar: Philosophical and Social Foundations of Education
Fall, Spring

EDTE648 (1–3)
Workshop:___________
Repeatable with different topics. Credit to be announced with topic in advance. May be graded S/U. As scheduled

EDTE690 (1–3)
Independent Study:_________
Individual research and study under the guidance of an instructor. A minimum of 60 clock hours of study time expected per credit. Limited to students pursuing topics in education. Prior approval by the advisor and instructor. May be graded S/U. Fall, Spring, Summer

EDTE698 (1–4)
Field Project
Designed primarily for MAT students as a culminating experience in their program. Students are expected to make practical application of educational theory. Permission of program advisor and project instructor required. Fall, Spring, Summer

EDUC560 (0)
Degree Reactivation
Students who have 2 semesters of break in enrollment must register for this reactivation course.

EDUC870 (0)
Doctoral Comprehensive Exam