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for California State University, Fresno.
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
COURSES
- CalStateTEACH (CST)
- Undergraduate Curriculum and Instruction Courses (CI)
- Graduate Curriculum and Instruction Courses (CI)
- In-Service Curriculum and Instruction Courses (CI)
Note: Students must provide their own transportation to off-campus
sites for classes, student teach ing, practice and field activities, and
defray any resulting personal expense. : Students must provide their own
transportation to off-campus sites for classes, student teach ing, practice
and field activities, and defray any resulting personal expense.
401. Multiple Subject Credential Module 1:
Curriculum, Instruction, and Intern Teaching in the Elementary School (9)
Prerequisite: admission to CalStateTEACH program. Major emphasis on the
foundations of education, teaching reading and mathematics, and assessment.
402. Multiple Subject Credential Module 2:
Curriculum, Instruction, and Intern Teaching in the Elementary School (9)
Prerequisites: successful completion of CST 401 and subject matter competency
(passage of MSAT or subject matter equivalency verified by an academic adviser).
Continued work in the foundations of education, teaching, reading, and mathematics.
Major emphasis in teaching science, language arts, technology, and assessment.
403. Multiple Subject Credential Module 3:
Curriculum, Instruction, and Intern Teaching in the Elementary School (9)
Prerequisite: successful completion of CST 402. Continued work in all curricular
areas. Major emphasis in teaching social studies and mathematics, learning
theory, and models of discipline.
404. Multiple Subject Credential Module 4:
Curriculum, Instruction, and intern Teaching in the Elementary School (12)
Prerequisite: successful completion of CST 403. Continued work in all curricular
areas. Major emphasis in reading diagnosis and remediation, integrated curriculum,
technology, visual and performing arts, and physical education.
444. MSAT Preparation (3)
Prerequisite: admission to CalStateTEACH program. To be taken concurrently
with CST 401: MSAT Track. Only for those students who have not passed the
MSAT and do not have subject matter equivalence. Designed to further basic
skills in math, science, language arts, social studies, fine arts, and physical
arts. CR/NC grading only.
Curriculum and Instruction (CI)
2R. CBEST Math Development (3)
Designed to further the basic skills in math for applicants to teacher
education credential programs. Students who pass the course will satisfy
the CBEST math requirement for admission into teacher education credential
studies. Students are still required to pass the CBEST to qualify for a
teaching credential. CR/NC grading only; not applicable toward baccalaureate
degree requirements. (Formerly CTET 2R)
99. Introduction to the Macintosh for Educators (1)
Provides hands-on experience in educational and classroom application of
the Macintosh Operating System, word processing, and World Wide Web navigation
and mail tools for integration into school curriculum. (Formerly CTET 180T;
CTET 99)
100. Educational Applications of Microcomputers - Multiple Subject
(3)
Prerequisite: EHD 50 or permission of instructor. Prior passing of the Macintosh
Operating System, word processing, and telecommunications performance test
or CI 99 is required. Methods for using computers for teacher/student productivity,
critical thinking, and grades K-8 curriculum objectives. (2 lecture, 2 lab
hours) (Formerly CTET 100)
101. Educational Applications of Microcomputers - Single Subject (3)
Prerequisite: EHD 50 or permission of instructor. Prior passing of Macintosh
Operating System, word processing, and telecommunications performance test
or CI 99 is required. Methods for using computers for teacher/student productivity,
critical thinking, and grades 7-12 curriculum objectives. (2 lecture, 2
lab hours) (Formerly CTET 101)
121. Mathematics in the Elementary School (3)
Prerequisites: admission to the Multiple Subject Program and satisfy General
Education Quantitative Reasoning requirement[s] (see General
Education section). Methods and materials for developing mathematics
concepts and skills for a culturally and linguistically diverse classroom.
(2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Formerly CTET 121)
122. Fieldwork in Outdoor Education (1-2; max total 2)
Prerequisites: ERF 130 or 152; permission of instructor. Practice at camp
with responsibilities of counseling, camp leadership, curriculum planning,
and evaluation; utilization of resource people from several disciplines.
(Formerly CTET 122)
123. Classroom Management (2)
Classroom organization, management, and mainstreaming including focus on
the culturally, linguistically diverse student. (Formerly CTET 123)
125. Teaching Elementary School Science (3)
Prerequisite: admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program. Designed
to assist teacher candidates in constructing the knowledge and skills necessary
to effectively and equitably teach elementary school science in a culturally
and linguistically diverse classroom. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Instructional
materials fee, $5) (Formerly CTET 125)
126. Social Studies in the Elementary School (3)
In-depth study of the strategies and techniques of social studies instruction.
(Formerly CTET 126)
136. Multicultural Education (3)
Assists teachers and other school personnel to acquire skills in multicultural
cur riculum design and delivery. Emphasizes language acquisition instruction
and mentoring techniques for working with students in a pluralistic society.
(Formerly CTET 136)
137. Creative Dramatics (3)
(See DRAMA 137.) (Formerly
CTET 137)
150. Curriculum and Instruction in the Elementary School (3)
Prerequisites: admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program, ERF
130 and 140 (or concurrent enrollment) and EHD 110 and LEE 146 taken concurrently.
Examines integrated curricula in K-8 classrooms, purpose and use of the
California Frameworks, curricular reform, trends, and assessment. Instructional
strategies for diverse populations are examined. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
(Formerly CTET 150)
158. Communication and Learning (3)
(See COMM 114.) No credit will
be given if the student has taken COMM 114. (Formerly CTET 158)
159. Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Schools (3)
Prerequisites: admission to the Single Subject Credential Program; ERF 152
or concurrent enroll ment. Instructional planning, methodologies of teaching
and learning, evaluation techniques, motivation, classroom management and
discipline, preparation and evaluation of materials. Microteaching practice
and analysis. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Instructional materials fee, $5)
(Formerly CTET 159)
161. Methods and Materials in Secondary Teaching (3)
Prerequisites: ERF 152 and CI 159 or concurrent enrollment; admission to
credential program or teaching experience. A methods course in secondary
school subjects. Instructional procedures, techniques, and resources for
teaching; appraisal of instructional innovations; classroom organization
and management; measurement and evaluative techniques. (Instructional materials
fee for Single Subject -- Art Methods and Materials enrollees, $10) (Formerly
CTET 161)
180T. Topics in Curriculum, Teaching, and/or Educational Technology
(1-3; max total 9)
Issues and topics in curriculum and instruction; elementary, middle school,
and secondary education; technology, and computer literacy. (Formerly CTET
180T)
190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading. (Formerly CTET 190)
GRADUATE COURSES
(See Course Numbering System.)
Curriculum and Instruction (CI)
210. Current Issues and Trends in Math Education (3)
Examination and analysis of state, national and international issues
related to K-12 mathematics curriculum, instruction, and assessment with
implications for teachers, educational, leaders, and policy makers. Provides
professional development resources for mathematics teachers at all instructional
levels. (Formerly CTET 280T; CTET 210)
212. Mathematics Education in the Primary Grades (3)
Mathematics content and methods for primary grades. Focus is on using research
about children's mathematical understanding and mathematics classrooms to
inform instructional decisions. (Formerly CTET 212)
225. Integration of Technology across the Curriculum (3)
Prerequisite: CTC Level 1 technology requirements and completion of final
student teaching, or admission to a graduate program, or permission of department
chair. Appropriate use of advanced technologies to enhance teaching and
learning: accessing and evaluating information, analyzing and solving problems,
and communicating ideas. Meets CTC Level 2 technology requirements. (2 lecture,
2 lab hours) (Formerly CTET 225)
227. Current Issues and Trends in Educational Technology (3)
Focuses on the social, economic, and psychological impacts of technology
and technology research on schools, teaching, and learning. Students examine
the past and formulate a vision of the future of educational technology
through readings, discussions, and research. (Formerly CTET 227)
229. Designing Virtual Realities for Education (3)
Provides students with the skills and knowledge to design virtual reality
representations of partner institutes in the region. Working in groups,
students create educational products that will be posted on the Internet.
(Formerly CTET 280T; CTET 229)
230. Planning and Implementing Innovative Technology Programs (3)
Strategies for implementing change in educational settings; planning for
equitable technology use; planning and instituting effective staff development
programs; managing resources, including networking equipment; locating,
developing, and coordinating funding sources; and gaining parent and community
support. (Formerly CTET 230)
250. Advanced Curriculum Theory and Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: CI 150 or 159 or permission of program adviser. Theory and
practice of curriculum development, evaluation, and revision. Study of contemporary
problems and curriculum approaches to meet societal needs. (2 lecture, 2
lab hours) (Formerly CTET 250)
260. Reflective Teaching (3)
Students develop knowledge and skills to critically examine and improve
planning, instructional decisions, assessment, and student learning. Students
engage in systematic reflection of teaching practices; they become familiar
with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) and
the certification process. CR/NC grading only. (Formerly CTET 280T; CTET
260)
275. Advanced Instructional Theories and Strategies (3)
Study and application of contemporary research and theory in teaching
and instruction. (Formerly CTET 275)
280T. Advanced Topics (1-3; max total 9 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Advanced, in-depth analysis of issues
and problems in curricuwlum and instruction; elementary, middle school,
and secondary education; technology and computers in education. Emphasis
placed on advanced research. (Formerly CTET 280T)
290. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading. (Formerly CTET 290)
298. Project (4)
Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy for the master's degree; B average
on 24 units of the master's program including ERF 220. See Criteria
for Thesis and Project. A project consists of a significant undertaking
appropriate to education such as the development of curricula and instruc
tional materials, educational policy, educational theory, and educational
technology. An approved proposal is required for enrollment. Approved for
RP grading. (Formerly CTET 298)
299. Thesis (4)
Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy for the master's degree; B average
on 24 units of the master's program including ERF 220 and completion of
an acceptable thesis proposal. See Criteria
for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission of an
acceptable thesis for the master's degree. See School of Education and Human
Development's graduate programs coordinator for school thesis guidelines.
Approved for RP grading. (Formerly CTET 299)
IN-SERVICE COURSE
(See Course Numbering System.)
Curriculum and Instruction (CI)
380T. Topics in Education (1-6; max total 12)
Studies in theory, procedures, and application in such areas as social forces,
professional activities, technology, and instructional innovations. (Formerly
CTET 380T)
Curriculum and Instruction Degrees