CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (CI)




CI 2800. Teachers, Schools, and Learners/(3).F;S.


Provides the conceptual basis for understanding
teaching as a profession, diverse learners, and
classroom and school contexts. It also provides
the foundation for thinking about inquiry and the
knowledge base in education. Students are also
required to perform a minimum of 40 hours of
observations and/or participation. (Same as SPE
2800.) (WRITING; COMPUTER)




CI 3000. Learner Diversity/(3).F;S.


An examination of current literature and practices
related to issues in learner development,
exceptionalities, and cultural diversity. Emphasis
is placed on applications of knowledge,
strategies, and interventions that will be
observed, modeled, and discussed. Coursework is
integrated with K-6 field experiences to provide
contexts for classroom instruction. (Same as SPE
3000.)




CI 3021. Visual Art in the Elementary
School/(3).F;S.


A general orientation to visual art
teaching/learning for the elementary level
classroom teacher. Students will study the broad
subject of visual art (aesthetics, history,
criticism, and studio) and will acquire the
ability to devise and evaluate worthwhile art
lessons that are comprehensive, integrated, and
multi-cultural in nature. Students will create and
teach their own visual arts lesson, devise a
curriculum, engage in studio activities, etc. Two
hours per week lecture; two hours per week studio.
Prerequisite: ART 2011. (Same as ART 3021.)




CI 3030. Investigating Mathematics and
Learning/(2).F;S.


A study of mathematics and learning related to K-6
students and prospective teachers. Topics include
assessment, number sense, numeration, and
numerical operations. Selected assessment and
instructional activities will be designed for
implementation with elementary students during
field placement experiences (CI/SPE 3000).
Prerequisite: MAT 2030. (Same as MAT 3030.)




CI 3031. Band Techniques and Materials/(2).S.


A survey of the materials and methods in teaching
bands. Lecture two hours. Prerequisite: admission
to the music education degree program. (Same as
MUS 3031.)




CI 3032. Choral Techniques and Materials/(2).F.


A survey of the materials and methods in choral
teaching. Lecture two hours. Prerequisite:
admission to the music education degree program.
(Same as MUS 3032.)




CI 3033. Orchestral Techniques and
Materials/(2).S.


A survey of materials and methods employed in
teaching orchestras. Prerequisite: admission to
the music education degree program. Music
Education (string) majors only. Lecture two hours.
Alternate years. (Same as MUS 3033.)




CI 3034. Methods for Teaching General Music/(3).F.


Methods and foundations for teaching elementary
and secondary general music education will be
presented. Public school field experiences are
included in this course. Lecture two hours,
laboratory two hours. Prerequisite: MUS 2034 and
admission to the music education degree program.
(Same as MUS 3034.) (SPEAKING)




CI 3060. Social Studies in the Middle
Grades/(3).F.


This course focuses on the comprehensive study of
social studies, instructional strategies, resource
materials, the North Carolina Standard Course of
Study, national standards, and the assessment of
student learning. Other key topics include: using
technology, changing demographics, integrative
curriculum and instruction, and community service.




CI 3070. Teaching Theatre Arts/(2).S.


Methods, strategies, organization and
administration for teaching classroom and
production activities in theatre arts. Experiences
will include the development of unit and lesson
plans, microteaching and an actual high school
teaching experience. It is strongly advised that
all requirements for licensure (except student
teaching) be completed prior to the methods
course.




CI 3080. Teaching High School Mathematics/(2).F;S.


Students will have 30 hours of teamed experience
in public school classrooms in addition to class.
It is strongly advised that all other requirements
for licensure (except student teaching) be
completed prior to the methods course.




CI 3090. Teaching High School Science/(2).F;S.


Students will have 30 hours of teamed experience
in public school classrooms in addition to class.
It is strongly advised that all other requirements
for licensure (except student teaching) be
completed prior to the methods course.




CI 3100. Teaching High School Social
Science/(3).F;S.


The course is designed for prospective secondary
social science teachers and includes a balance of
readings, class discussion, teaching, papers, and
projects. Students have 30 hours of
observation/participation experience in public
school classrooms in addition to class. It is
strongly advised that all other requirements for
licensure (except student teaching) be
completed prior to the methods course.




CI 3104. Practicum in Early Child Development:
Three Through Kindergarten/(3).F;S.


This practicum is designed to provide
opportunities for students to plan and implement
developmentally appropriate curriculum and
instruction for typically and atypically
developing kindergarten and prekindergarten
children and their families. The practicum
consists of a minimum of 150 contact hours in a
program serving children from three to six years
of age. Periodic seminars will be required.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Graded on S/U
basis. (Same as FCS/SPE 3104.) (WRITING; CROSS-
DISCIPLINARY)




CI 3105. Practicum in Early Child Development:
Birth through Two Years/(3).F;S.


This practicum is designed to provide
opportunities for students to plan and implement
developmentally appropriate environments and
interactions for typical and atypical infants and
toddlers and their families. This practicum
consists of a minimum of 150 contact hours in a
program serving children from birth through two
years of age. Periodic seminars will be required.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Graded on S/U
basis. (Same as FCS/SPE 3105.)




CI 3110. Social Studies in the Elementary
School/(2).F;S.


The place of social studies in the elementary
curriculum is examined. Objectives, instructional
procedures, materials and evaluation criteria are
emphasized.




CI 3120. Teaching Foreign Languages/(6).F.


A study of methods, instructional strategies,
organization and administration for teaching
second languages in the K-12 curriculum, designed
to allow students to meet Standards for Second
Language Teachers as defined by the NC State Board
of Education. Experiences will include development
of unit and lesson plans, classroom observations,
and micro-teaching. It is strongly advised that
other requirements for licensure (except student
teaching) be completed prior to taking this
course. (Same as FL 3120.) Required for B.S.
degree with K-12 teacher licensure.




CI 3142. Language and Literature in the Elementary
School/(4).F;S.


A study of communication skills in the elementary
school curriculum with emphasis on language arts
and children's literature. (Same as RE 3142.)
(WRITING)




CI 3160. Methods of Teaching Industrial
Education/(3).F;S.


An introduction to methods, instructional
strategies, organization and administration for
teaching classroom and laboratory activities in
industrial education subjects. Experiences will
include development of unit and lesson plans,
demonstrations, presentation, discussion
techniques and field observation. Lecture three
hours.




CI 3500. Independent Study/(1-3).F;S.




CI 3520. Instructional Assistance/(1).F;S.


A supervised experience in the instructional
process on the university level through direct
participation in a classroom situation. Grading
will be on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis
only. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. May
be repeated for a total credit of three semester
hours.




CI 3530-3549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.




CI 3590. Theory and Practice in the Teaching of
High School English/(3).F;S.


This course gives preservice teachers an
opportunity to think about and explore pedagogy
and curriculum for Secondary English through
reading, discussion, planning, projects, and
presentations. Participants will also be asked to
consider institutional issues and conditions that
impact teaching, as well as needs and concerns of
adolescents, societal influences on schools, and
conceptions of what constitutes good teaching and
learning. This course should be taken the semester
prior to student teaching. (Same as ENG 3590).
(WRITING; SPEAKING)




CI 3750. Integrating Media and Technology into
Teaching/(2).F;S.


Prospective teachers gain experience integrating
media and technology into instruction. Ways media
and technology can be used effectively in varied
learning environments with populations of diverse
learners are emphasized. A focus is placed on
learning about a wide variety of media materials
presented in a variety of formats. Areas of study
include media literacy, software evaluation,
effective utilization strategies, and the
integration of media and computer technology into
curriculum and instruction. While creating an
electronic portfolio, students learn skills for
designing and producing quality materials using
traditional media forms, such as photography and
video, as well as desktop publishing, hypermedia,
the internet, and web page construction and use.
(COMPUTER)




CI 3850. Literacy, Technology and
Instruction/(3).F;S.


This course covers a broad range of issues related
to literacy, uses of technology and instructional
strategies in educational settings. It serves as
an instructional model for the latest technologies
and research based instructional strategies. In
addition, students are expected to design lessons
and units which utilize this instruction. (Same as
FDN/RE 3850.) (COMPUTER)




CI 3900. Middle Grades Internship/(3).S.


Prospective middle grades teachers are introduced
to middle level classrooms and school communities
through field experiences in professional
development schools. Observation, participation,
and teaching experiences ranging from individual
to large group settings are included. Reflection,
analysis, and discussions of practicum experiences
are integrated into regularly scheduled seminars.
Students will complete inquiry projects, and
participate in interdisciplinary teaming while
developing rapport with young adolescents and
examining the context of effective middle level
learning environments. This course is taken
concurrently with CI 3910 and CI 3920. Lecture 20
hours; laboratory 60 hours. (SPEAKING)




CI 3910. Middle Level Education/(2).S.


Prospective middle grades teachers learn about
effective programs and practices at middle level
schools. Emphasis is placed on a historical
perspective of middle level schools, components of
highly successful middle schools and programs,
current trends and issues in middle level
schooling, middle level curriculum, and middle
level research.




CI 3920. Teaching Young Adolescents/(2).S.


Prospective middle grades teachers learn about the
educational implications of the developmental
period of early adolescence. The focus is on
applying what is known about this age group to
models of effective teaching, learning, and
schooling. An emphasis is also placed on roles of
middle grades teachers in promoting the healthy
development of young adolescents. (WRITING)




CI 4000. Elementary School Curriculum and
Instruction/(3).F;S.


An examination of the basic principles of
curriculum and instruction in relation to children
in grades K-6. Emphasis is placed on selecting,
planning, and utilizing materials, strategies, and
experiences based on the developmental needs of
children and young adolescents. Coursework is
integrated with K-6 field experiences throughout
the semester. (WRITING; SPEAKING)




CI 4020. Teaching Physical Education/(2).F;S.


Students will have 30 hours of teamed experiences
in public school classrooms in addition to class.
It is strongly advised that all other course
requirements for licensure (except student
teaching) be completed prior to the methods
course. Prerequisites: PE 3008, PE 3009, PE 4012,
and PE 4013.




CI 4030. Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary
School/(2).F;S.


A study of mathematics and pedagogy for
prospective K-6 teachers. Mathematical topics
include measurement and geometry. Prerequisites:
MAT 2030 and CI/MAT 3030.




CI 4040. Mathematics in the Middle Grades/(3).F.


This course focuses on the comprehensive study of
instructional strategies for teaching middle
grades mathematics. Emphasis is placed on
utilization of resource materials, the North
Carolina Standard Course of Study, national
standards, technology use, integrative curriculum
and instruction, and the assessment of student
learning.




CI 4131. Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences
(Grades 9-12)/(3).F.


A study of the organization and management of the
family and consumer sciences program in the
secondary school (9-12) setting. Emphasis will be
placed on instructional objectives and planning,
curriculum development and utilization, classroom
management and evaluation techniques. Includes an
intensive, 30-hour field experience in a public
school setting. Prerequisites: CI/SPE 2800 and FCS
3700, or approval of instructor. (Same as FCS
4131.)




CI 4200. Families in the Educational Process for
Children: Birth Through Kindergarten/(3).F.


The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge
and skills in communicating with families as
partners in educational planning for young
children. Students will apply skills with families
of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and
kindergarteners having typical and atypical
educational needs.




CI 4400. Interdisciplinary Internship/(3).F.


Prospective middle grades teachers work
collaboratively with university faculty,
cooperating teachers and interdisciplinary teams
in professional development school settings to
improve and expand their professional knowledge.
As a member of a cohort, prospective teachers
attend and participate in professional association
conferences and engage in special projects with
professors, cooperating teachers, and community
members. Emphasis is placed on integrated
curricular practices, management of students, time
and resources, understanding diversity, planning
inservice learning, and engaging in reflective
practice. Lecture 30 hours; laboratory 120 hours.
(WRITING; SPEAKING)




CI 4421. Art Education: Age 13 Through
Adulthood/(3).F.


Recommended to be taken concurrently with ART
4422. Art teaching-learning for teenagers through
adults for public schools and on-traditional
groups, stressing personal development, concepts,
environmental influences, and interdisciplinary
relationships. Practicum experiences in middle
school, high school, and relevant alternate sites.
Prerequisites: ART 2421 and 3422. Prerequisites
may be waived for non-licensure students with
permission of the instructor.




CI 4450. Seminar in Middle Grades:
Portfolio/Exhibition/(1).S.


Prospective middle grades teachers will be
provided technological assistance as they create
professional portfolios and prepare exhibitions.
Time will be scheduled for the exhibition and
assessment of these products. Emphasis will be
placed on fulfilling graduation and initial
licensure requirements as well as the transition
to career status. Graded on S/U basis.




CI 4553. Issues in Transdisciplinary Service
Delivery/(1).S.


This seminar emphasizes the foundations for
professional development, positive attitudes
toward children and families, and the strong
commitment toward continuous, life-long study of
young children and their learning. Class
discussions and assignments are designed to
prepare B-K teachers to participate fully in
interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary early
childhood teams and to collaborate across agencies
dealing with young children and their families.
(Same as FCS/SPE 4553.)




CI 4554. Infant/Toddler Curriculum/(4).F.


The purposes of this course are (1) to apply the
principles of developmentally appropriate practice
to planning, implementing, and evaluating
curriculum experiences for infants and toddlers;
and (2) to develop strategies for integrating a
range of developmental needs and disabilities
within the planned curriculum. Prerequisites: FCS
2101 and SPE 3273, or consent of the instructor.
(Same as FCS/SPE 4554.)




CI 4600. Curriculum and Instruction for Young
Children: Three through Kindergarten/(4).F.


The purposes of this course are (1) to apply the
major cognitive, language, affective, social and
physical development theories to curriculum
planning and implementation for all young
children; and (2) to develop strategies for
integrating a range of learning needs and
disabilities into the planning and implementation
of an early childhood curriculum. Emphasis will be
on education services in public schools and other
settings serving young children with typical and
atypical needs. Prerequisite: SPE 3272, or consent
of the instructor. (Same as FCS/SPE 4600.)




CI 4740. Photography and Digital Imaging/(3).F;S.


Basic theory, principles, and techniques of black
and white photography with an introduction to
color photography and digital imaging.
[Dual-listed with CI 5740.]




CI 4770. Intermediate Photography and Digital
Imaging/(3).F.


An intermediate photographic production course
which strengthens previously acquired skills in
black and white photography and provides advanced
project responsibility in color photography and
digital imaging. [Dual-listed with CI 5770.]




CI 4810. Introduction to Sight and Sound/(3).F.


An introduction to the basic knowledge and skills
underlying any effective audiovisual presentation.
Students will have the opportunity to learn the
aural and visual aesthetic principles involved in
the creation of effective media presentations.
They will also have the opportunity to learn the
theory and operation of various common sight and
sound devices, including audio tape recorders;
microphones and mixers; still cameras; video
cameras, monitors, and recording devices;
projection devices and presentation systems.
Emphasis will be placed not only on understanding
how the equipment works, but on the common
theoretical background shared by all these
communication devices. [Dual-listed with CI 5810.]




CI 4830. Media Literacy/(3).F.


The course examines what it means to be literate
in a media era. Key concepts and principles from
the field of media literacy are studied through an
examination of motion pictures, advertising,
television, photo journalism, broadcast news, and
the Internet. Emphasis is placed upon
understanding media texts, media industries, media
narratives, and the form and language of a variety
of different media. Students are provided with
critical frameworks for analyzing media as well as
with tools and techniques to be applied in several
class projects aimed at deconstructing media
messages. [Dual-listed with CI 5830.]




CI 4840. Beginning Video Production/(3).F;S.


This course is a basic introduction to the
creative and technical skills needed to produce
effective, low-budget video programs on location.
Students will use the department's digital cameras
and non-linear computer editing system to learn
how to express themselves clearly in a wide
variety of programming formats through the
language of video. Students will gain experience
in each of the three stages in the production
process: pre-production, production, and
post-production. [Dual-listed with CI 5840.]




CI 4900. Internship/Student Teaching/(6-12).F;S.


Teaching experiences under supervision for one
semester for students who plan to teach B-12. 
Graded on S/U basis.




CI 4940. Media: Image and Influence/(3).S.


This media literacy course concentrates on media
representations, media audiences and media
effects. Film and television are studied in terms
of their depiction of individuals, institutions,
and issues. Key categories of exploration include
race, class and gender. Case studies include
representations of the family, adolescence,
minorities, and school. The social and
psychological consequences of media content are
examined with emphasis upon child and adolescent
audiences, particularly in the areas of sexuality,
violence, and substance abuse. Prerequisite or
corequisite: CI 4830. [Dual-listed with CI 5940.]




CI 4950. Non-fiction Film and Video/(3).F;S.


Students view and analyze a variety of non-fiction
films and videos in terms of both form and
content. Emphasis is placed on understanding the
wide range of purposes for which non-fiction
programs are made, and on examining the variety of
techniques used to achieve those purposes.
Students also engage in some hands-on experiences
attempting to capture reality on videotape as part
of an effort to explore what happens to reality
when it is shaped into a film or video.
[Dual-listed with CI 5950.]