Various topics designed to help students analyze and improve instruction at one of the following levels: elementary school, secondary school, higher education, all-level. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Advanced topics, theoretical frameworks, and strategies for the design of instructional systems. Students work in teams to design and develop an instructional product for an authentic client such as a state agency, school system, university, corporation, or museum that meets specified criteria.

An examination of the history and current practices involved in high and low inference methods of analyzing teaching. Commonly used evaluation systems such as the Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) and National Board Certification will be reviewed.

Curriculum and Instruction 385G (Topic: Systemic Reform and Science and Mathematics Education) and 390T (Topic 20) may not both be counted.

Provides an overview of the theoretical frameworks, current trends, and common concerns associated with the design and development of instructional materials. Investigates the theoretical, practical, and critical perspectives on instructional design as applicable in a variety of educational contexts (K-12 education, higher education, and corporate training) and modes (face-to-face, online, and hybrid environments). Includes readings, discussions, real-world design, practical applications, and interactions with instructional design experts.

Designed to familiarize doctoral students with the theoretical, philosophical, sociocultural, and practical areas within the field of curriculum study.

Examine the genre of young adult literature, particularly literature written by non-traditional authors. Explore curricular and pedagogical approaches to issues related to reading young adult literature with linguistically and culturally diverse secondary students.

A practicum in assessing and teaching elementary school students who struggle with reading. Class meetings take place at a local elementary school and include one-on-one tutoring with coaching and modeling by the instructor, small group support sessions, and seminars on issues related to reading difficulties.

Covers the major themes of systemic reform in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and explores, develops, and investigates models of reform initiatives.

Focuses on a critical issue in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education aligned with STEM education faculty research interests, culminating in a product (paper, presentation, proposal) that can be submitted to professional or funding agencies.

An overview of the theoretical frameworks, current trends, and common concerns associated with the design and development of instructional materials. The theoretical, practical, and critical perspectives on instructional design as it is applied in a variety of educational contexts will be reviewed for the purpose of designing effective and engaging learning experiences.

Includes advanced topics, theoretical frameworks, and strategies for the design of instructional systems. Students work in teams to design and develop an instructional product for an authentic client such as a state agency, school system, university, corporation, or museum that meets specified criteria for quality.

An introduction to theoretical bases for evaluating and investigating physical education teaching effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on current technologies and issues of assessment for physical education instruction, basic statistics concepts, and current educational evaluation trends. Designed primarily for physical education teachers.

An examination of past and current research on teaching, teachers, and curriculum in physical education. Empirical and conceptual scholarship related to the physical education teaching process, the preparation of teachers and their experiences, and the development of curriculum in physical education settings will be explored.

Introduces students to the field of learning technology by learning its history, as well as the learning theories, paradigms, thought leaders, trends, and issues that have shaped the field. Primarily web-based and involves both individual and collaborative work. Online class meetings will be held every two to three weeks to facilitate real-time discussions on the readings, as well as opportunities for interaction with visiting experts in the field. Curriculum and Instruction 390T (Topic: Foundations of Learning Technology) and 390T (Topic 43) may not both be counted. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester.