Contemporay Curriculum Theory and Principles
Course: Curriculum and Instruction (C I) 594, section XW
Theoretical and historical perspectives of contemporary curriculum; social, cultural and epistemological aspects of curriculum theory; political, racial, feminist, reconceptualist and postmodernist critiques of curriculum and schooling in the U.S.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor, pleigh@iastate.edu
Computer requirements: Internet and e-mail access
Dates: June 13-August 5
Delivery method: online plus two meetings on campus
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $954
Delivery fee: none
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Education
with specialization in curriculum and instructional technology
Instructor: Patricia Leigh, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: May 31
Text: selected readings on reserve at Parks Library

Toying with Technology for K-12 Teachers
Course: Curriculum and Instruction (C I) 570/Materials Science and Engineering (M S E) 570, section XA
A project-based, hands-on learning course. Technology literacy, appreciation for technological innovations, principles behind many technological innovations, hands-on experiences based upon simple systems constructed out of Legos and controlled by small microcomputers. Other technological advances with K-12 applications will be explored. K-12 teachers will leave the course with complete lesson plans for use in their classrooms.
Prerequisite: none
Dates: June 6-10
Day/Time: Monday through Friday 8:30-11:30 a.m.-12:30-3:30 p.m.
Delivery method: on ISU campus
Location: 2220 Howe Hall
Credit: 2 graduate credits
Tuition: $636
Delivery fee: none
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Education
with specialization in curriculum and instructional technology
Instructor: Lawrence Genalo, Professor
Registration deadline: June 6
Text: on Web