ACADEMIC CATALOG - Purdue University Calumet

Course Descriptions
EDCI 309 READING IN MIDDLE
AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: EDCI 320 and EDPS 260
A course for prospective secondary teachers. Emphasis place
on techniques and strategies of teaching reading in secondary
classrooms and incorporation of reading skills in the various
content areas. Attention is given to teaching reading skills and
providing for students of varying reading abilities. Provision
for simulated activities, field experiences and observations.
EDCI 311 MEDIA FOR CHILDREN
(Class 3, Cr. 3)
Books, films, filmstrips, records, magazines and other
resources provided in elementary media centers are studied
and evaluated to meet the personal and educational needs of
pupils in elementary schools. Emphasis is on wide reading of
children's books and viewing of many media and their utilization
with children.
EDCI 314 TEACHING THE LANGUAGE ARTS
IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(Class 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: EDCI 306
Materials and methods of teaching oral and written language,
listening, spelling, and handwriting in the elementary school.
EDCI 315 TEACHING MATHEMATICS
IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(Class 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: EDCI 316 and EDCI 321 and MA 137
and MA 138 and MA 139
Materials and methods used in teaching mathematics
at various grade levels in the elementary school.
EDCI 316 TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES
IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(Class 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: EDCI 304 or EDCI 321
Curriculum principles and objectives, organization of materials,
instruction techniques, and evaluation procedures.
EDCI 317 TEACHING OF SCIENCE IN THE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM
(Class 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: EDCI 316 and EDCI 321 and SCI 112 and SCI 113
Provides experiences in developing skills for teaching
science as well as the understanding of appropriate subject
matter: includes evaluation techniques and procedures.
EDCI 320 PRINCIPLES OF PRACTICE IN
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
(Class 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: EDPS 285 and EDCI 260 or EDCI 355
This course provides the pre-service teacher with classroom
management principles and strategies for the elementary or
secondary school classroom. This course will also highlight
the teacher's role in the community and the community's role
in the educational process. Because the nature of the classroom
management differs substantially across developmental
levels, separate course sections will be offered for elementary
and middle/secondary students.
EDCI 321 LITERACY AND THE YOUNG CHILD
(Class 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: EDCI 320 and EDCI 355
Explores aspects of child development and its relevance to
literacy, including early development influences and preschool
learning. This course examines methods and materials
appropriate for grades K-2. Topics will include the instruction
and assessment of students.
EDCI 341 ENGLISH TEACHING IN SENIOR HIGH,
JUNIOR HIGH & MIDDLE SCHOOL
(Class 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: EDPS 260 and EDCI 320
Acquaints students with developmentally appropriate content
methods and materials for teaching high school, junior high,
and middle school English. Includes an overview of the role
of the high school, junior high, and middle school English
teacher today, the high school, junior high and middle school
philosophy, the use of technology, and planning of instructional
units. Field experiences are integrated with classroom
instruction.
EDCI 342 STRATEGIES OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE
INSTRUCTION IN SENIOR HIGH JUNIOR HIGH
& MIDDLE SCHOOL
(Class 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: EDCI 320 and EDPS 260
Acquaints students with developmentally appropriate content
methods and materials for teaching senior high school, junior high
and middle school foreign language and culture. Comparative
studies of various teaching methods, analysis of current foreign
language textbooks and accompanying materials, use of technology,
and planning of instructional units are included Field experiences
are integrated with classroom instruction. integrated with
classroom instruction.
EDCI 344 STRATEGIES OF MATHEMATICS
INSTRUCTION IN SENIOR HIGH, JUNIOR HIGH
& MIDDLE SCHOOL
(Class 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: EDPS 260 and EDCI 320
Acquaints students with developmentally appropriate content,
materials and methods for teaching mathematics in the high
school, junior high and middle school. Includes an overview
of the role of the high school, junior high and middle school
Math teacher today, the high school, junior high and middle
school philosophy, use of technology, and planning of
instructional units. Field experience are integrated with classroom
instruction.
EDCI 346 STRATEGIES OF SCIENCE INSTRUCTION
IN SENIOR HIGH, JUNIOR HIGH & MIDDLE SCHOOL
(Class 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: EDPS 260 and EDCI 320
Acquaints students with developmentally appropriate content
materials and methods in teaching science in the high school,
junior high and middle school (includes life and physical sciences).
Includes an overview of the role of the high school,
junior high and middle school science teacher today, the high
school, junior high and middle school philosophy, use of
technology and planning of instructional units. Field experiences
are integrated with classroom instruction.
EDCI 347 STRATEGIES OF SOCIAL STUDIES
INSTRUCTION IN SENIOR HIGH, JUNIOR HIGH
& MIDDLE SCHOOL
(Class 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: EDPS 260 and EDCI 320
Acquaints students with developmentally appropriate content
materials, methods and literature relating to the social studies
field generally and the intense teaching areas particularly.
Includes an overview of the role of the high school, junior
high and middle school social studies teachers today, the high
school, junior high and middle school philosophy, use of
technology, and planning of instructional units. Field experiences
are integrated with classroom instruction.
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