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DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM
and INSTRUCTION
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Interim Department Head: Professor Miguel Mantero, Office: 201C Graves Hall
The Department of Curriculum and
Instruction consists of the the following:
10.8.1 Elementary Education Program
10.8.2 Programs in Secondary Curriculum, Teaching, and
Learning
10.8.2 Programs
in Secondary Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning (CSE, CIE, CRD)
Interim Department Head:
Professor Miguel Mantero, Office: 201C Graves Hall
The Department of
Curriculum and Instruction consists of programs in Secondary
Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning, and the Elementary Education
Program.
Admission requirements. Admission requirements are outlined
in an earlier section of this catalog.
M.A. degree requirements. A minimum of 30 hours of course
credit must be earned; see specific program checklists. The program
of study must be planned with an advisor.
Nontraditional, alternative initial teacher certification
program. A minimum of 42 semester hours of specific graduate
credit plus some undergraduate prerequisites is required for the
certificate. The program of study must be planned with an advisor.
See also p. xxx.
Ed.S. degree requirements. A minimum of 30 hours of
appropriate work beyond the M.A. degree and the completion of a
research project are required for the educational specialist degree.
Graduate coursework must include the following: curriculum and
teaching, 9 hours; foundations of professional studies, 3 hours;
evaluation of teaching and learning, 3 hours; teaching field, 12
hours; electives (which may be specified), 6 hours. If the special
education requirement has not been fulfilled, the student may be
required to complete an additional 3-hour survey course in special
education.
Postsecondary instruction. Graduate students in both the M.A.
and Ed.S. programs who have an interest in teaching in postsecondary
institutions may take advantage of the program's flexibility to
acquire a maximum of 18 hours in cognate field courses. Students who
have this option in mind should coordinate the program of study
carefully with their advisors.
Class AA certificate required courses. A minimum of 30 hours
of appropriate work beyond the M.A. degree is required for the Class
AA certificate. The total hours of graduate work (including the M.A.
degree) must be at least 66 hours. Students who are pursuing
certification options must be certain that their planned programs
meet all certification requirements according to programs approved
by the state department of education. Approved program check sheets
are available from the program office.
Students who earned initial credit toward Class AA professional
certification during the fall of 1992 or later must enroll in and
complete the Ed.S. degree program. Courses used to qualify for a
lower-level supporting certificate may not be used again in a
higher-level certification program.
PROGRAMS
IN SECONDARY CURRICULUM, TEACHING, AND LEARNING COURSES
Course Descriptions (CSE) (See also CIE and CRD courses)
CSE 530 The Modern Secondary School Program. Three hours.
The evolving secondary school and its program, with emphasis on analysis
of current trends that directly affect modern school practices in a
societal context.
CSE 531 Teaching of Family and Consumer Sciences. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in nontraditional, alternative certification
program.
Implementation of competency-based professional education in home
economics at the preprofessional level. Competencies are developed in
the following categories: philosophy, professional role, program
planning and execution, educative process, and research.
CSE 532 The Secondary School Curriculum. Three hours.
The evolving secondary school curriculum, from historical, current
trends, and projective perspectives.
CSE 555 Adolescent Literature. Three hours.
An introduction to literature appropriate for the adolescent reader;
reading patterns and major concerns of adolescents.
CSE 562 Improving Family and Consumer Sciences Instruction. Three hours.
Identification and development of teaching-learning strategies and
resources within the context of professional development education in
home economics.
CSE 563 Improving English Instruction. Three hours.
Prerequisite: CSE 479 or equivalent.
Principles of learning applied to concepts, skills, attitudes, and
problem solving in English and speech; diagnosis, enrichment, remedial
teaching, and evaluation.
CSE 564 Improving Social Science Instruction. Three hours.
Prerequisite: CSE 487 or equivalent.
Exploration and examination of methods and materials for improving
social studies instruction. Focuses on teaching for diverse learners,
constructivist methods, critical thinking, interdisciplinary teaching,
and various technologies as they apply to secondary social studies
classrooms.
CSE 565 Improving Science Instruction. Three hours.
Prerequisite: CSE 486 or equivalent.
Principles of learning applied to concepts, skills, attitudes, and
problem solving in science; diagnosis, enrichment, remedial teaching,
and classroom evaluation, and application and evaluation of
technologies.
CSE 566 Improving Mathematics Instruction. Three hours.
Prerequisite: CSE 483 or equivalent.
Principles of learning applied to concepts, skills, attitudes, and
problem solving; proper use and evaluation of teaching aids;
construction and utilization of teaching instruments; and examination
and exploration of alternative assessment strategies and technologies
for use in secondary mathematics classrooms.
CSE 567 Improving Foreign Language Instruction. Three hours.
Prerequisite: CSE 480 or equivalent.
Principles of learning applied to concepts, skills, attitudes, and
problem solving in foreign language; diagnosis, enrichment, remedial
teaching, and evaluation.
CSE 569 Pedagogical Grammar. Three hours.
Exploration of structural, transformational, and traditional approaches
to teaching grammar.
CSE 574 Guiding Pupil Learning. Three hours.
Understanding ways children and youth learn, factors influencing
learning, and ways in which teachers can facilitate learning through
brain based research. Application of principles of learning to classroom
situations. Usually offered during summer school.
CSE 576 Improving Science Teaching through New Technologies. Three
hours.
Examination and evaluation of appropriate technologies for the secondary
science curriculum.
CSE 579 Teaching Secondary School English. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Corequisite: CRD 512 and CSE 592.
Methods and media essential to effective instruction in English in the
secondary school.
CSE 580 Teaching Secondary School Foreign Languages. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Corequisite: CRD 512 and CSE 592.
Theories, methods, techniques, and essential media for teaching foreign
languages effectively in the secondary school.
CSE 583 Teaching Secondary School Mathematics. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Corequisite: CRD 512 and CSE 592.
Methods, media, and techniques of teaching mathematics in the secondary
school, including selected topics in mathematics and exploration and
examination of various technologies for use in secondary mathematics
classrooms, including, but not limited to, calculators and various
computer software.
CSE 586 Teaching Secondary School Science. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Corequisite: CRD 512 and CSE 592.
Methods and technologies essential to effective instruction in science
in the secondary school.
CSE 587 Teaching Secondary School Social Science. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Corequisite: CRD 512 and CSE 592.
Theories and methods of teaching social studies in secondary schools,
including examination and exploration of instructional materials,
various technologies, constructivist methods, and assessments.
CSE 592 Fieldwork in Secondary Education. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program.
Corequisite: Appropriate content methods course.
A clinical experience taken concurrently with the methods course and
designed to facilitate students' development of pedagogical skills,
effective thinking, and professional problem solving.
CSE 593 Workshop in Secondary Education. One to three hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
In-class opportunities to study or work on topics or projects of
collective concern. Topics vary. May be repeated.
CSE 594 Problems in Secondary Education. One to six hours.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and approval of the program
chair in secondary education.
Opportunities to study or work independently on topics or projects of
individual concern. Credit is based on the nature and degree of student
involvement.
CSE 595 Practicum. Three hours.
Focuses on analysis and performance of teaching strategies and the
evaluation of teaching-learning problems.
CSE 597 Internship in Secondary Education. Six to nine hours.
Prerequisites: A minimum GPA of 2.75 in graduate teaching field and a
minimum GPA of 2.75 in professional courses; a minimum GPA of 2.75 on
all work attempted (undergraduate and graduate); an overall graduate GPA
of 3.0; and satisfactory completion of 12 hours in the graduate teaching
field courses.
Full-time internship as a teacher in the major teaching field.
CSE 598 Nonthesis Research. Variable credit.
CSE 658 School Accreditation Standards: Self-Study and Continuous
Improvement. Three hours.
A study of regional and SACS school accreditation including standards
for accreditation, school self-study procedures and validation, roles of
school personnel, and creating continuous school improvement activities
through SACS accreditation requirements.
CSE 662 Secondary School Family and Consumer Sciences. Three hours.
Prerequisite: CSE 562 or equivalent.
Focuses on trends and issues in home economics, literature, content, and
research in the field; content and methods of experimental programs;
sequencing of subject matter; programs and procedures of curriculum
development; and program evaluation.
CSE 663 Secondary School English. Three hours.
Prerequisite: CSE 563 or equivalent.
Literature, research, and content in English and speech; current trends;
experimental programs; gradation or sequence of subject matter; criteria
for program evaluation; and basic issues.
CSE 664 Secondary School Social Science. Three hours.
Prerequisite: CSE 564 or equivalent.
Focuses on curriculum and research in social studies education,
including materials development and current issues in the field.
CSE 665 Secondary School Science. Three hours.
Prerequisite: CSE 565 or equivalent.
Literature, research, and content in science; current trends;
experimental programs; gradation of subject matter; criteria for program
evaluation; and basic issues.
CSE 666 Improving Mathematics Instruction. Three hours.
Prerequisite: CSE 566 or equivalent.
Principles of learning applied to concepts, skills, attitudes, and
problem solving; proper use and evaluation of teaching aids;
construction and utilization of teaching instruments; and examination
and exploration of alternative assessment strategies and technologies
for use in secondary mathematics classrooms.
CSE 667 Secondary School Foreign Language. Three hours.
Prerequisite: CSE 567 or equivalent.
Literature, research, and content in foreign languages; current trends;
experimental programs; criteria for program evaluation; special
problems; and graduation of subject matter.
CSE 670 Research and Theory in Secondary Education. Three hours.
An examination of the relationship between theory and research. Students
learn to search and evaluate the research literature and develop a
proposal for research.
CSE 690 Advanced Seminar in Secondary Education. One to three hours.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and approval of the program
chair in secondary education.
In-class opportunities to analyze and discuss current topics, problems,
and projects of collective concern. Topics vary.
CSE 692 Advanced Fieldwork in Secondary Education. One to three hours.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and approval of the program
chair in secondary education.
Field-based opportunities to study and work on projects or topics of
individual or collective concern. Topics vary.
CSE 693 Advanced Workshop in Secondary Education. One to three hours.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and approval of the program
chair in secondary education.
In-class opportunities to study or work on topics or projects of
collective concern. Topics vary. May be repeated.
CSE 694 Advanced Problems in Secondary Education. One to six hours.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and approval of the
Department Head.
Opportunities to study or work independently on topics or projects of
individual concern. Credit is based on the nature and degree of student
involvement.
CSE 695 Practicum in Secondary Education. Variable credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Supervised opportunities to apply knowledge and skills in a professional
setting. Credit is based on the nature and degree of student
involvement.
CSE 697 Educational Specialist Degree Research. Three hours.
Systematic classroom inquiry is used to engage students in a teacher
action research project. Advisor recommendation required.
CSE 698 Nonthesis Research. Variable credit.
CSE 699 Dissertation Research. Variable credit. Minimum of three hours'
enrollment per semester.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (CIE) COURSES
The courses are designed to meet the continuing professional-growth
needs of teaching personnel. In all programs, heavy emphasis is placed
on the proper blend of theoretical and conceptual considerations with
the realities of the classrooms in which graduates work. Doctoral
degrees utilizing these courses are available in the traditional fields
of elementary and secondary education, and these courses may be
applicable in other departments. Doctoral minors and supporting
concentrations have recently been developed from a generic perspective.
The latter option was developed especially for doctoral students in
educational research and evaluation who have not had previous
school-based experience, although others may qualify.
Course Descriptions (CIE)
The following courses are designed to serve students in all programs.
CIE 527 Teaching Literacy to Second Language Learners. Three hours.
This course applies methods for teaching reading and writing to limited
English proficient students K–12, assessment of literacy strategies and
skills, and development of materials.
CIE 544 Supervising Interns. Three hours.
Organization and administration of student-teaching programs and methods
of supervising student-teaching in schools.
CIE 562 TESL: Basic Methods. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Theories, methods, and strategies for English as a second language that
focus on communicative competence and cross-cultural understanding.
CIE 567 Improving Foreign Language Instruction. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Critical examination of theoretical perspectives, methods, major issues,
and controversies pertinent to teaching foreign language; use of
technology in language instruction is a critical component.
CIE 576 Linguistics for Classroom Teachers. Three hours.
This linguistic course enables teachers to understand the basics of how
the English language functions. Provides information essential for
dealing with students whose native language is not English. Offers
useful information about various English dialects as well.
CIE 577 Second Language Acquisition: Issues, Theories, and Instructional
Implications. Three hours.
Introduction to and analysis of the main issues and theories in second
language acquisition (SLA); students deduce and demonstrate
instructional implications.
CIE 578 Second Language Testing, Assessment, and Evaluation. Three
hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Preparation in the background and skills necessary to construct
classroom-based tests, appropriately use published tests, and understand
second or foreign language program evaluation.
CIE 579 Teaching English as a Second Language: Programs and Policies.
Three hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Theories of language learning, acquiring a second language, and current
linguistic theories; emphasis is on programs, policies, and
instructional methods of ESL education.
CIE 580 Teaching Foreign Languages. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Theories, methods, and strategies for foreign language teaching that
focus on communicative competence and cross-cultural understanding; use
of technology in language education is a critical component.
CIE 592 Fieldwork in Curriculum and Instruction. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program.
Corequisite: Appropriate content methods course.
A clinical experience taken concurrently with the methods course and
designed to facilitate students' development of pedagogical skills,
effective thinking, and professional problem solving.
CIE 593 Workshop in Curriculum and Instruction. One to three hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
In-class opportunities to study or work on topics or projects of
collective concern. Topics vary. May be repeated. Offered according to
demand.
CIE 594 Problems in Curriculum and Instruction. One to six hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Opportunities to study or work independently on topics or projects of
individual concern. Credit is based on the nature and degree of student
involvement. Offered according to demand.
CIE 595 Practicum in Curriculum and Instruction Education. Variable
credit.
A laboratory course that provides opportunities to observe, implement,
and analyze instruction in school settings.
CIE 597 Internship in Elementary and Secondary Schools. Six hours.
CIE 610 Effective Teaching Concepts and Processes. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Graduate course in educational or cognitive psychology,
graduate course in learning theory, or permission of the instructor.
Examination of the knowledge base in effective teaching practice through
in-depth study of the research literature on classroom instructional
practices and conditions, and on the classroom teacher. Designed
specifically for doctoral-level students.
CIE 620 Designing and Conducting Research on Classroom Teaching. Three
hours.
Prerequisite: Graduate course in research methods or permission of the
instructor.
The practice and use of reflection and action research with emphasis on
developing professional skills in performing and applying research on
classroom teaching and learning leading to teacher empowerment and
school reform. Designed specifically for doctoral-level students.
CIE 623 Models and Strategies of Instruction. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to Ed.S. or doctoral program.
Exploration of a variety of instructional models. Emphasis is on the
current research of effective instructional practices in the elementary
school.
CIE 625 Research Seminar in Science Curriculum. Three hours.
Designed to enable students to understand and synthesize current
research and to develop a theoretical framework in the science
curriculum for K–12.
CIE 626 Seminar in Research in Social Studies Curriculum. Three hours.
Designed to enable students to understand and synthesize current
research and to develop a theoretical framework in social studies
education for K–12.
CIE 627 Second Language Literacy. Three hours.
This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to
the major issues in research and instruction in second language (L2)
literacy (reading and writing). An emphasis in this course is on
literacy as a cognitive skill. The psycholinguistic processes of reading
and writing in a second language will be addressed.
CIE 630 Curriculum for the Classroom Teacher. Three hours.
This course discusses the major issues in curriculum design and
implementation for the classroom teacher. Designed specifically for
doctoral-level students.
CIE 638 Seminar in ESL Education. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Examination and critical analysis of a wide range of perspectives from
the professional literature on teaching and learning ESL.
CIE 640 Seminar in Teacher Education Processes. Three hours.
The course focuses on issues, problems, trends, and research associated
with undergraduate and graduate teacher education and certification
programs in Alabama , the U.S. , and the world. Designed specifically
for doctoral-level students.
CIE 644 Teacher-Intern Supervision. Three hours.
Organization and administration of student-teaching programs and methods
of supervising student-teaching in schools. Designed specifically for
doctoral-level students.
CIE 645 Professional Continuum: Teaching and Learning Communities. Three
hours.
Research-based focus using theoretical frameworks to examine and analyze
the professional development continuum.
CIE 650 Individual/Context Variables. Three hours.
This course deals with learning styles, personality factors, and
social-environmental issues that affect curriculum and instruction.
Theoretical and practical aspects are covered. Designed specifically for
doctoral-level students.
CIE 656 Seminar in Foreign Language Education. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Examination and critical analysis of a wide range of perspectives from
the professional literature on teaching and learning a foreign language.
CIE 660 Cognitive Perspectives on Teaching and Learning in K–12
Classrooms. Three hours.
The course focuses on systematic descriptions and analysis of major
learning theories for classroom application. The intent is to contribute
education insight toward more effective teaching through cognitive
processes.
CIE 662 Advanced ESL Education. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Designed for experienced ESL teachers, this course critically examines
the professional literature and various methods of teaching ESL.
CIE 667 Foreign Language Education. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Designed for experienced language teachers, this course critically
examines the professional literature and various methods of teaching
foreign languages.
CIE 670 Critical Inquiry into Curriculum and Pedagogy. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Advanced standing or permission of the instructor.
Examinations of different conceptualizations of curriculum and pedagogy
in K–12; emphasis on critical theory and postmodern theory and critique.
CIE 676 Advanced Linguistics. Three hours.
This course involves advanced investigation within general areas of
applied linguistic studies such as phonology, morphology, syntax,
semantics, discourse, pragmatics, writing systems, etc., and their
impact on second language acquisition.
CIE 680 Seminar in Mathematics Education Research. Three hours.
Designed to enable students to understand and synthesize current
research and to develop a theoretical framework in mathematics
education.
CIE 682 Advanced Issues in ESL Education. Three hours.
Critical examination of theoretical perspectives, methods, policies,
major issues, and controversies pertinent to teaching second languages
in the United States and around the world.
CIE 692 Advanced Fieldwork in Curriculum and Instruction. One to three
hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Field-based opportunities to study or work on topics or projects of
collective concern.
CIE 693 Advanced Workshop in Curriculum and Instruction. One to three
hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
In-class opportunities to study or work on topics or projects of
collective concern. Topics vary. May be repeated. Offered according to
demand.
CIE 695 Practicum in Curriculum and Instruction. Variable credit.
Provides graduate students with supervised opportunities to apply
knowledge and skills in a professional setting, focusing on preparation
of teachers and professional personnel.
READING EDUCATION
Course Descriptions (CRD)
CRD 510 Expanding Reading in the Elementary Grades. Three hours.
A comprehensive study of the major factors involved in teaching reading
at the intermediate grade levels. Techniques for teaching word
recognition and comprehension skills are studied extensively.
CRD 511 Beginning Reading in PK–Primary Grades. Three hours.
Attends to the theory and practice of beginning reading; key areas of
study include diagnostic and evaluative procedures and the organization
and implementation of appropriate instruction. A field component is
required.
CRD 512 Improvement of Reading in Secondary Schools. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program. Corequisite:
Content methods course and CSE 592.
A comprehensive study of the major components involved in literacy
instruction at the secondary level. A field component is required. This
course should be taken concurrently with the content methods course and
CSE 592.
CRD 553 Foundation of Reading PK–12. Four hours.
Course provides a comprehensive study of the development and teaching of
reading in PK–12 settings. Techniques for direct instruction in phonemic
awareness and phonics, comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary are
studied extensively. Open only to students in the Reading Specialist
certification program.
CRD 590 Seminar in Reading Education. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
In-class opportunities to analyze and discuss current topics, problems,
and projects of collective concern. Topics vary.
CRD 593 Workshop in Reading Education. One to three hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
In-class opportunities to study or work on topics or projects of
collective concern. Topics vary. May be repeated.
CRD 595 Practicum in Reading Education. Variable credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Provides graduate students supervised opportunities to apply knowledge
and skills in a professional setting. Credit is based on the nature and
degree of student involvement.
CRD 654 Assessment and Instruction of At-Risk Readers. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Provides advanced study of diagnostic methods and materials for students
at risk of reading failure. A large-scope analysis of the subject is
provided. Offered according to demand.
CRD 690 Advanced Seminar in Literacy. Three hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Provides students with a knowledge base of the relationship between
theory, research, and practice in regard to K–12 literacy education.
CRD 693 Advanced Workshop in Reading Education. One to three hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
In-class opportunities to study or work on topics or projects of
collective concern. Topics vary. May be repeated.
CRD 695 Advanced Practicum in Reading Education. Variable credit.
Prerequisites: CRD 595 or approved equivalent, and permission of the
instructor.
Provides advanced experiences that enable students to refine knowledge
acquired at lower levels of study.
CRD 696 Advanced Reading Specialist Practicum. Variable credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Provides graduate students preparing to assume new or expanded
professional responsibilities with related field-based work experiences
under close supervision. Credit is based on the nature and degree of
student involvement.
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