Summer |
EDUC 216. Nature and Conditions of Learning. 3 units. Students study both cognitive and traditional learning theories, their applications to instruction and the development of effective teaching strategies. In addition, information processing models are explored and their implications for instruction are addressed.
EDUC 259. Teaching English Learners. 3 units. This course is designed to equip mainstream classroom teachers with the theory, principles, knowledge, and skills to effectively understand and teach English Language Learners at a variety of levels of English proficiency in secondary classrooms. Teachers will develop appropriate strategies and approaches for developing language proficiency and link their practice to both the California English Language Development Standards and the new Common Core State Standards. Students observe and implement these strategies during their field experiences in order to see, practice, and reflect on effective ways to meet the needs of English learners. Objectives include appropriate assessment, planning, and implementation of sheltered content instruction. Fieldwork hours specific to this class are required. A grad of C or higher is required for passing this course. Prerequisites: Fingerprint and TB test clearance.
EDUC 250. Teaching and Assessment. 3-4 units. This course supports reflective teaching and learner-centered principles and practices in K-12 schools. The course focuses on state-adopted curriculum standards and frameworks in seven content fields, particularly on the content area of History/Social Science; approaches to classroom management; selection of curriculum materials at the state level; and evaluation. Topics include implementing appropriate teaching strategies for meeting the needs of students with special needs and culturally diverse learners; and using developmentally appropriate diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments to plan instruction. Technology is used to enhance curriculum design and student interaction with content knowledge. Prerequisites: EDUC 140; Fingerprint and TB test results.
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Fall |
SPED 295E. Positive Behavior Supports in the Classroom. 3 units. Theoretical and applied information that pertain to methods of providing positive behavioral support to students with and without disabilities in educational settings is examined. This course complies with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) requirements for the Preliminary Level One Credential for Educational Specialist: Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe Disabilities. Prerequisites: SPED 123, SPED 166 and admission to Teacher Education/Credential Candidacy or permission of SPED Program Lead.
EDUC 261. Literacy Development. 4 units. This course introduces methods and curriculum for teaching reading and language arts with integration of humanities and social science for students from kindergarten to eighth grade classrooms. The course focuses on theory-based effective instruction of reading, writing, listening and speaking across the curriculum. Students learn to analyze and evaluate effective literacy skills and strategies in teaching reading, writing, listening and speaking to K-8 students, and to apply and practice these skills and strategies in various instructional settings in various content areas. Emphasis is placed on the integration of reading and language arts throughout the curriculum. Twenty-four hours of fieldwork is required. This course is taken prior to Directed Teaching (Professional Practice).Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education program with fingerprint and TB test clearance.
EDUC 270. Professional Practice (Internship). 1-10 units. EDUC 270 offers student teaching for the SB 2042 Multiple Subject credential in public schools, for full-day placement. The placement requires additional assignments and action research for the MEd Degree. Prerequisites are completion of prerequisite coursework with grade 鈥淐鈥 or higher, minimum GPA of 3.0, admission to Teacher Education/Credential Candidacy, CBEST passed, subject matter completed and approved, approval of a Certificate of Clearance, TB test clearance, program assessments completed, completion of Directed Teaching approval process and clearance by the Director of Field Experiences. The United States Constitution requirement must be completed to apply for a teaching credential.
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Spring |
EDUC 253. Teaching STEM. 4 units. Methods and curriculum presented for teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics in self-contained classrooms. Topics include state-adopted content standards and curriculum frameworks; essential mathematics, technology, engineering, life, physical, and earth science themes, concepts, and skills; instructional planning and diverse and appropriate teaching strategies for meeting the needs of diverse learners, including mainstreamed and culturally diverse learners; principles and practices of evaluation of students鈥 learning. Fieldwork is required.
SPED 225X. Teaching Exceptional Learners. 2 units. This methods-based course is for candidates who will be teaching students with disabilities in the general education classroom. It is designed to provide professional educators with theoretical knowledge and practical strategies to effectively serve children with diverse abilities and needs in mainstream/integrated/inclusive general education programs. The course content reviews special education legislation, litigation, and instructional trends and issues related to educating children with special needs in the least restrictive environment. The course also addresses the needs of students from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds that are identified with a disability or with gifted and talented needs. Course topics will be explored through discussion, lecture, film/video, group activities, guest presentations, and simulations. Students are encouraged to think critically throughout the course and to challenge the ideas and concepts presented. Students are encouraged to explore their personal educational philosophy and skill levels through the integration and synthesis of course reading assignments, firsthand experience, and other related information. Fieldwork is required. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, fingerprint, TB test.
EDUC 272. Professional Practice Seminar. 2-10 units. This course is a reflection upon and integration of the Directed Teaching experience in large and small group settings for the SB 2042 Credential. Topics include multi-cultural education, child abuse, school law, interpreting standardized test scores, professional associates and negotiations, discipline plans, lesson planning and conferencing skills. Prerequisite: EDUC 170 or EDUC 270.
EDUC 270. Professional Practice (Internship as needed). 1-10 units. EDUC 270 offers student teaching for the SB 2042 Multiple Subject credential in public schools, for full-day placement. The placement requires additional assignments and action research for the MEd Degree. Prerequisites are completion of prerequisite coursework with grade 鈥淐鈥 or higher, minimum GPA of 3.0, admission to Teacher Education/Credential Candidacy, CBEST passed, subject matter completed and approved, approval of a Certificate of Clearance, TB test clearance, program assessments completed, completion of Directed Teaching approval process and clearance by the Director of Field Experiences. The United States Constitution requirement must be completed to apply for a teaching credential.
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Summer |
EDUC 201. Techniques of Research. 3 units. Students study the various research methodologies that include qualitative, descriptive, causal-comparative, survey, correlational and experimental. Emphasis is on learning to read and comprehend research published in professional journals. The content includes understanding how basic descriptive and inferential statistics are applied to address quantitative research questions.
EDUC 270. Professional Practice (Internship as needed). 1-10 units. EDUC 270 offers student teaching for the SB 2042 Multiple Subject credential in public schools, for full-day placement. The placement requires additional assignments and action research for the MEd Degree. Prerequisites are completion of prerequisite coursework with grade 鈥淐鈥 or higher, minimum GPA of 3.0, admission to Teacher Education/Credential Candidacy, CBEST passed, subject matter completed and approved, approval of a Certificate of Clearance, TB test clearance, program assessments completed, completion of Directed Teaching approval process and clearance by the Director of Field Experiences. The United States Constitution requirement must be completed to apply for a teaching credential.
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