/ en /node/30397 <span>ECI 696 Capstone 2: Culminating Project</span> <span><span lang about="/user/526" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>jonstad</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-04-27T11:13:20-07:00" title="Monday, April 27, 2026 - 11:13">Mon, 04/27/2026 - 11:13</time> </span> <div class="wizzywig"><p>This final capstone course engages students in implementing and evaluating an action research intervention within an authentic educational or organizational setting developed in EDU 694: Capstone 1 – Educational Research. Students analyze and interpret findings in relation to theory and practice, develop evidence-based recommendations for future improvement, and disseminate results through professional written and oral presentations. The course emphasizes reflective practice and professional growth as educators, leaders, and researchers. Prerequisite EDU 694.</p></div> 3 <a href="/catalog/course-description/eci-education-curriculum-and-instruction" hreflang="en">ECI Education Curriculum and Instruction</a> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:13:20 +0000 jonstad 30397 at /node/4271 <span>ECI 685 Transforming Curriculum &amp; Instruction Through Empowering Leadership</span> <span><span lang about="/user/1" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>admin</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-09-08T11:03:54-07:00" title="Wednesday, September 8, 2021 - 11:03">Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03</time> </span> <div class="wizzywig"><p>When it comes to school or organizational improvement, leaders play a pivotal role in ensuring that a culture of achievement and growth is shared by all. In this course, students investigate a variety of principles including; growth mindset, transformational leadership, transparency, fostering a culture of continuous growth and achievement, principles of servant leadership, and the power of collaboration. The role professional development plays in laying a foundation for the curriculum design and implementation process is also examined. Leadership experience is not required to be successful in this course. Teachers, trainers, and educational leaders or administrators will learn practical, yet powerful ways to improve their professional practice. Prerequisites: ECI 601 and EDU 650 or ECI 680.</p> </div> 3 <a href="/catalog/course-description/eci-education-curriculum-and-instruction" hreflang="en">ECI Education Curriculum and Instruction</a> Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:03:54 +0000 admin 4271 at /node/4266 <span>ECI 680 Collaborative Approaches to Curriculum Alignment and Design </span> <span><span lang about="/user/1" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>admin</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-09-08T11:03:54-07:00" title="Wednesday, September 8, 2021 - 11:03">Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03</time> </span> <div class="wizzywig"><p>With increased national attention on improved responsibility for curriculum, standards and assessment, having a shared belief of universal achievement and collaboration has never been more important. In this course, students will not only practice the steps of the curriculum design process, but do so in the spirit of collaboration. A variety of effective collaboration models are explored as students develop an understanding of curriculum improvement as an ongoing process while paying attention to both the curriculum ("what") and the instruction ("how"). Prerequisite: ECI 601.</p> </div> 3 <a href="/catalog/course-description/eci-education-curriculum-and-instruction" hreflang="en">ECI Education Curriculum and Instruction</a> Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:03:54 +0000 admin 4266 at /node/4256 <span>ECI 605 Contemporary Educational Issues, Trends, and Challenges</span> <span><span lang about="/user/1" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>admin</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-09-08T11:03:54-07:00" title="Wednesday, September 8, 2021 - 11:03">Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03</time> </span> <div class="wizzywig"><p>Effective curriculum design and implementation requires knowledge of educational and organizational issues, challenges, and trends. Professionals must use this knowledge collaboratively to make informed curriculum and instructional design decisions that positively impact learner, school, and organization achievement while sharing a belief that all learners can succeed. In this course, students are introduced to legislative reform policies, issues and trends pertaining to learning standards, college and career readiness, assessment and accountability, as well as improved accessibility to resources and the call for technology-based teaching, training, and learning. Prerequisite: ECI 601</p> </div> 3 <a href="/catalog/course-description/eci-education-curriculum-and-instruction" hreflang="en">ECI Education Curriculum and Instruction</a> Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:03:54 +0000 admin 4256 at /node/3666 <span>ECI 615 Intentional Approaches to Intervention</span> <span><span lang about="/user/1" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>admin</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-09-08T11:03:54-07:00" title="Wednesday, September 8, 2021 - 11:03">Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03</time> </span> <div class="wizzywig"><p>This course is designed to get students thinking about appropriate and intentional interventions to address a variety of challenges faced by learners in the instructional setting. Students apply practical, yet innovative instructional strategies to realistic situations in which interventions are needed to advance learners to the next level of success. A variety of evidence-based curriculum adaptations and interventions are examined with the goal of improved outcomes for learners, schools, districts or organizations. Prerequisite: ECI 601</p> </div> 3 <a href="/catalog/course-description/eci-education-curriculum-and-instruction" hreflang="en">ECI Education Curriculum and Instruction</a> Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:03:54 +0000 admin 3666 at /node/3661 <span>ECI 610 21st Century Curriculum, Standards, and Assessment</span> <span><span lang about="/user/1" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>admin</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-09-08T11:03:54-07:00" title="Wednesday, September 8, 2021 - 11:03">Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03</time> </span> <div class="wizzywig"><p>This course examines the relationship between curriculum design and instructional strategies deemed best practices. Students design creative, student-centered, and standards-based learning opportunities incorporating 21st-century skills. Participation in this course challenges students to commit to a shift away from educational approaches of the past and embrace proven effective methods to engage diverse learners in a variety of learning environments. <em>Prerequisite: ECI 601</em>.</p> </div> 3 <a href="/catalog/course-description/eci-education-curriculum-and-instruction" hreflang="en">ECI Education Curriculum and Instruction</a> <p>ECI 601</p> Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:03:54 +0000 admin 3661 at /node/3656 <span>ECI 601 Introduction to Curriculum and Instruction: The Science of Learning and Teaching</span> <span><span lang about="/user/1" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>admin</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-09-08T11:03:54-07:00" title="Wednesday, September 8, 2021 - 11:03">Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03</time> </span> <div class="wizzywig"><p>This introductory course examines the science of learning and the impact that brain compatible instruction can have on learning. Students in the course analyze how learning theories, practices, and brain research-based strategies can support the development of effective curriculum and instruction and promote student success.</p></div> 3 <a href="/catalog/course-description/eci-education-curriculum-and-instruction" hreflang="en">ECI Education Curriculum and Instruction</a> Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:03:54 +0000 admin 3656 at