The Graduate Bulletin 2011-2012 EECE 631 Educational Law and Organizational Structure of Education (3) An examination of the legislative and judicial actions affecting the public schools. Consideration is given to contemporary legal issues for teachers, administrators, and boards. (Same as ED 631 and NDSU 631) EECE 632 Curriculum, Instruction, and Learning Theory (4) This course investigates curricular decision-making and program evaluation strategies as they affect the educational program. Problem solving skills are presented through theory and simulation. (Same as ED 632 and NDSU 632) Prerequisite: EECE 630 EECE 633 Technology and Information Systems (2) Exploration of computer equipment, operation, means of communication with computers, instructional use and impact of computers in society. (Same as ED 633) EECE 635 Personnel, Supervision, and Staff Development (4) Specific techniques and systems to supervise instruction. Interpersonal communication and group process skills are applied to administrative supervision. (Same as ED 635 and NDSU 635) Prerequisite: EECE 630 EECE 637 Curriculum Theory and Principles (2) Examination of principles, contemporary theories and change process alternatives as they impact on the school education program. (Same as ED 637) EECE 639 Administration of the Elementary and Secondary Schools (4) The common elements of leadership as they apply to the principalship. Practical applications in an elementary or secondary school setting will be considered. (Same as NDSU 739) Prerequisite: ED 630, EECE 630, EECE 642 EECE 640 Elementary Children and Learning (12) Recent trends and research in educational foundations and effect upon elementary curriculum and/or practice. Topics vary each semester. EECE 642 Elementary School Curriculum (2) History, development and evaluation of curriculum. Analysis of recent trends and development of curriculum sequence at elementary level.
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Course Descriptions EECE 644 Middle School/Junior High School Administration (2) Organization and administration of educational programs for young adolescents. Same as ED 644 and NDSU 644) Prerequisite: EECE 630 EECE 645 Developmental Diagnosis of and Instruction in Literacy (3) The study of informal and formal individual and group reading assessments, and the analysis and use of data from those assessments to make reading curricular and instructional decisions. Practical application through the tutoring of a K-12 student. Prerequisite: Licensed teaching experience and EECE 525 (or evidence of reading foundations coursework) or consent of instructor. EECE 646 Reading Clinic: Diagnosis (2) Knowledge and application of methods of individual and group assessment, analysis of assessment data, and development of instruction for students with a wide range of reading backgrounds and skills. Practicum experience with individual students and groups of students required. Prerequisite: EECE/SPED 645 and licensed teaching experience or consent of instructor. EECE 662 Folkloric Patterns in Literature for Young Readers (3) A study of folk tales, myths and legends from various cultures as a foundation for the imaginative work of modern writers for children and young adults. EECE 690 Topics (1-4) Topical seminar in Elementary and Early Childhood Education; may be repeated when the topic changes. EECE 691 Administration and Supervision of Reading Programs (2) This course provides instruction, resources, and practical applications in the areas of leadership, supervision, and management of school, school district, state, and federal reading programs for K-12 students. Course content develops knowledge in the areas of fiscal, budgetary, and purchasing practices, as well as research-based best practices of reading pedagogy, student learning, classroom management, and the professional development of K-12 educators. Prerequisite: Licensed teaching experience and EECE 525 (or evidence of reading foundations coursework) or consent of instructor. EECE 695 Portfolio (Plan B) (1-4) Culmination portfolio for capstone projects.