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COURSES

 

Teacher Education (T Ed)

AR. Reading Skills (1-2)
Designed to improve reading abilities. Emphasis on improving vocabulary, comprehension, and flexibility in reading rate. Lecture-discussion approach with directed reading. CR/NC grading only; not applicable toward baccalaureate degree requirements.

001R. College Planning Skills (2)
Seminar in skills, techniques and strategies designed to address the educational needs of those students who may be experiencing difficulty in their academic and personal adjustment to college life. CR/NC grading only; not applicable toward baccalaureate degree requirements. (Former Educ 001)

50. Introduction to Teaching (2)
Orientation to role of teacher in public schools; observation of classroom management and variety of approaches in elementary, middle, and/or high schools grades.

101. Practicum in Tutoring (1-3)
Skills in tutoring individuals and small groups. Study habits, problem solving, writing and test-taking skills. Field work in tutoring. Not applicable for public school credentials.

110. Introduction to Student Teaching in Elementary School (1-3; max total 3)
Orientation to problems and practices in elementary teaching; observation and involvement in selected, supervised activities in multigrade, multicultural classrooms. Minimum of 45 minutes per day per unit, with additional conference periods, observations and visitations by arrangement.

120. Problems in Education (2-3; repeatable with different topics)
In-depth study of various areas in education including children's literature (CL), classroom organization, management, and mainstreaming (CM), curriculum (CU), kindergarten (KG), language arts (LA), nursery school (NS), science (SC), social studies (SS), storytelling (ST). Selected topics may require activities.

122F. Field Work in Outdoor Education (1-2; max total 2)
Prerequisite: T Ed 130 or T Ed 152; permission of instructor. Practice at camp with responsibilities of counseling, camp leadership, curriculum planning and evaluation; utilization of resource people from several disciplines.

122L. Field Work in Language Development (3-6; max total 6)
Prerequisite; admission to Language Development Specialist Program and T Ed 136, 138, 175,215; Ling 132, 141, 147. Field experience in classrooms with 10 or more Non-English Proficient (NEP) or Limited-English Proficient (LEP) students. Supervised teaching activities having language development emphasis. Conferences, observations and visitations by arrangement.

130. Psychological Foundations of Education (3)
Not open to students with credit in T Ed 152. Prerequisite; admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program; Psych 10. Facts, ideas, and principles fundamental to an understanding at educational procedures in teaching and learning and to the growth and development of children.

135. Audio-Visual Education (2)
Evaluation, selection, and utilization of various types of contemporary instructional materials, systems, and equipment. Laboratory experiences in the operation of equipment and materials design.

136. Multicultural Education (3)
Helps teachers cope effectively with diverse student needs in a plural society. Considers ethnic, socio-economic, sex, religious, other subcultural differences and problems of curriculum and instruction in multi-group classrooms.

137. Creative Dramatics (3)
(See Drama 137.)

138. Teaching the Linguistically Different (3)
In-depth study of principles and problems of new bilingual and bicultural modes in the education of the culturally and linguistically different child of Hispanic descent in the U.S.A. Contrasting linguistic, cultural, learning styles, including classroom implications.

139. Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Education (3)
Prerequisite: TEd 138 or permission of instructor. Methods and materials for bilingual/cross-cultural classrooms. A practical look at language arts methodologies for English and other languages; teaching subject matter in two languages to bilinguals; teacher-pupil interaction strategies; and new approaches for teaching Non-English Proficient (NEP) and Limited-English Proficient (LEP) students in public schools.

140. Cultural Foundations of Education (3)
Not open to students with credit in T Ed 151. Prerequisite: admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program. Functions of education in America's multicultural society; role of school and teacher; impact at social conflict and interaction on the school's function; relationship between school and community.

145. Organization of Programs for Young Children (3)
A study of varied types of organization and administrative patterns for young children. Principles of democratic supervision and policies related to purposes and organization, licensing, equipment, records, financing, parent and community relations, personnel policies, and staff development.

147. Early Childhood Curriculum for Children with Special Needs (3)
Modifications in either mainstreamed or special settings to help teachers adapt the early education curriculum to meet the needs at young children with special needs. Course includes teaching techniques, criteria for selection of appropriate materials and provisions for adapting physical classroom environment.

150. Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Schools (3)
Prerequisite; admission to the Multiple Subject Credential program, T Ed 130 and 140 (or concurrent enrollment) and T Ed 110 and I56M taken concurrently. Current conceptions of curriculum and instructional resources in the elementary school; methods of teaching.

151. Social Foundations of Education (3)
Not open to students with credit in T Ed 140. Prerequisite: admission to the Single Subject Credential Program. Scope and function of secondary schools; social, historical and philosophical influences; curriculum, recent trends and issues.

152. Psychological Foundations of Education (3)
Not open to students with credit in T Ed 130. Prerequisite: Psych 10; admission to Single Subject Credential program. Educational psychology; growth and development, learning, personality and self concepts of adolescents; implications for learning and teaching.

155A. Student Teaching in Secondary School (4)
Prerequisite: admission to the Single Subject Credential program; T Ed 151, 152, and 159 must be taken prior to or concurrently with 155A. Student teaching in middle school or high school classrooms under clinical supervision; minimum 150 hours

155B. Student Teaching in Secondary School (4 or 8; max total 12)
Prerequisite: T Ed 161 (or concurrent), 151, 152, 155A, senior standing, admission to Single Subject Credential Program, approval of major department or passing of single subject examination, passing score in the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST). Supervised field experiences and teaching in secondary schools; minimum 120 hours for each 4 units. Scheduled conferences with college supervisor and public school personnel.

155C. Student Teaching in Secondary School (12)
Not open to students with credit in T Ed 1558. Prerequisite: T Ed 161 (or concurrent), 151, 152, senior standing, admission to Single Subject Credential Program, approval of major department or passing of single subject examination, passing score in the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST). Supervised field experiences and teaching in secondary schools; minimum 360 hours. Scheduled conferences with college supervisor and public school personnel.

156. The Teaching of Reading (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Multiple Subject or Single Subject Credential program; T Ed 130 or 152, and 140 or 151; or concurrent enrollment. Theories of reading; methods and materials for teaching the skills and process of reading; provision for individual differences (ethnic, socio-economic, dialectal) ; reading motivation activities; and reading evaluation procedures. (Important: Multiple Subject Credential candidates register only for "M" sections; Single Subject Credential candidates register only for "S" sections.

157. Conservation of Natural Resources (3)
(See Biol 157.)

158. Communication and Learning (3)
(See Spch 114.)

159. Curriculum and Instruction (2-3)
Prerequisite: T Ed 151 and 152 must be taken prior to or concurrently with T Ed 159. Instructional planning, strategies, and evaluation in middle school and high school; classroom management. (Instructional Materials Fee: $5) (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)

160A. Student Teaching in Elementary School (6)
Prerequisite: admission to the Multiple Subject Credential program; completion of all requirements for admission to student teaching. Supervised teaching in public school classrooms; assignment requires a minimum of one full day, five days per week.

160B. Student Teaching in Elementary School (6)
Prerequisite: admission to the Multiple. Subject Credential program; completion of all requirements. for Admission to Student Teaching. Supervised teaching in public school classrooms; assignment requires a minimum of one-full day, five days per week. Assignment also requires two weeks of full-time teaching.

160C. .Student Teaching in Elementary School (12)
Prerequisite: admission to a Multiple Subject Credential program; completion of all requirements for Admission to Student Teaching. Supervised teaching in public school classrooms; assignment is daily for full school day. Assignment also requires two weeks of full-time teaching.

161. Methods and Materials in Secondary Teaching (3)
Prerequisite; T Ed 152, 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. Some areas have labs.

162. Mainstreaming (2)
Prerequisite: T Ed 130 or 152; 110 or 155A. Special education environment in academic and nonacademic curriculum organization of classroom, referral practices in mainstreaming, individual educational prescriptions, and non-discriminatory assessment. Interpretation of state and local guidelines.

164. Tutorial Reading (3)
Prerequisite: T Ed 156. Designed to give the student direct involvement with a child who has reading problems; practical experience that uses the knowledge, skills, and techniques obtained in the prerequisite basic reading course. Testing, diagnosis, and remediation techniques are stressed. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Former Educ 164)

166. Reading Improvement (2)
A course to improve reading abilities. Emphasis placed on improving vocabulary, comprehension, and flexibility in reading skills.

171. Principles of Early Childhood Education (3)
A comprehensive study of the field at early childhood education, including principles of early childhood education, parent relations, use of community resources, and organization of programs in early childhood education.

180T. Topics in Education (1-3; max total 9)
Issues and topics in educational foundations; curriculum and instruction; early childhood, elementary, middle school, and secondary education; pupil personnel services; supervision and administration; child abuse and computer literacy.

190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)



GRADUATE COURSES

Teacher Education (T Ed)

213. Language in the Elementary School (3)
Prerequisite: graduate standing. Seminar in the study of the English language arts. Objectives, curriculum, materials, and research in oral and written communication; project required.

214. Children's Literature (3)
Prerequisite: admission to program or permission of instructor. Seminar in children's literature; critical interpretation of juvenile literature; emphasis upon impact of changing social and cultural patterns in books for children and youth; project required.

221. Early Childhood Education: Classroom Ecology and the Child with Special Needs (3)
A study of classroom environment with a focus on the relationship, attitudes and actions of teachers, children, parents and staff who interact in a regular classroom with a mainstreamed child. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)

224. Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Disabilities (3)
Prerequisite; T Ed 156M or 1565 and permission of instructor. Causes of reading disabilities; observation and interview procedures; diagnostic instruments; standard and informal tests; materials and methods of instruction. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Former Educ 224)

231. Curriculum in Early Childhood Education (3)
Prerequisite: T Ed 171; admission to Early Childhood Emphasis or Specialty program. Concepts underlying curriculum and development for children eight years and younger. Teacher's role in planning, implementing, and assessing curriculum and development of teaching strategies. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)

234. Practicum in Reading Disabilities (3)
Prerequisite: T Ed 156M or 1565, 224. Laboratory experiences in the diagnosis and correction of reading disability cases under supervision. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Former Educ 234)

241. Field Work in Early Childhood Education (3)
Prerequisite; admission to Early Childhood Emphasis or Specialist program. Supervised experiences in work with young children and their families in at least two different levels including pre-school, kindergarten, and primary. (Minimum of 135 hours)

244. Research in Reading Curriculum (3)
Prerequisite: T Ed 224 and permission of instructor. Study of selected curricula; planning curriculum in reading; effective ways of dealing with the functions and duties of reading specialists and consultants.

250. Seminar in Curriculum (3)
Prerequisite; teaching credential. Theory and practice of curriculum development, evaluation, and revision. Study of contemporary problems and curricular approaches to meet societal needs. CR/NC grading only.

251. Home, School, Community Resources in Early Childhood (3)
Course content will include exploration at parent-teacher relationships in individual and group settings, use of differentiated staffing in the classroom, and investigation of home, school, and community resources.

254. Supervised Field Experiences in Reading (3)
Prerequisite; T Ed 224, 244, and permission of instructor. Intensive varied supervised field experiences involving diagnosis and treatment of reading difficulties; development or refinement of reading programs; evaluation of reading instruction; application of interpersonal communications and group process skills.

261. Social and Psychological Development in Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Education (3)
Study of social and psychological factors affecting the development of students in bilingual/cross-cultural programs. Research pertaining to the social psychology of bilingual students will be examined.

262. Seminar in Teaching Reading ins Bilingual Setting (3)
Study of theory and methodology of native language development, second language acquisition and reading for linguistic minority students. Demonstration of teaching oral language development and reading is required.

263. Seminar in Assessment Issues in Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Education (3)
Study of the major issues in the assessment of linguistic minority children and evaluation of bilingual/cross-cultural education programs.

271. Comparative Cultures in Early Childhood (3)
Ways in which culture affects personality, language and cognitive development. Similarities and differences in education and socialization in a variety of cultural settings are studied. Curricula for multicultural education in ECE are included. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)

272. Instructional Planning and Evaluation (3)
Principles and practices of instructional planning, assessment and testing of learning ouR-TVes, performance appraisal and evaluation of teaching; test construction analysis, and grading.

273. Secondary School Curriculum (3)
Prerequisite: T Ed 155B (may be taken concurrently). Seminar on concepts and principles of curriculum planning, evaluation of curriculum programs and processes, assessment and utilization of curriculum resources, and innovations and research in curriculum development. ';..

274. Social Interaction in Teaching (3)
In-depth study of the dynamics of effective interpersonal relations in the classroom with students; and beyond, with administrators, parents, and colleagues. Strategic interaction for creative, low-stress teaching and learning based upon related theory and research. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours)

275. Practice in Curriculum Development (1·6; max total 6)
Prerequisite; teaching credential. Study and application of contemporary research in curriculum development.

282. Philosophy of Education (3)
Seminar on philosophical issues in educational theory and practice and their historical backgrounds. Educational implications of current and historical systematic philosophical outlooks and ideological trends.

284. Seminar in International Education (3)
Analysis of historical, social and political forces which shape national education endeavor. Emerging international education efforts and organizations.

286. Social Issues in Education (3)
Prerequisite: T Ed 140 or T Ed 151, or course in sociology or anthropology and permission of instructor. Seminar for analysis of effect on institutional and ideological trends and problems on the role and operation of the school in American society.

287. Seminar in History of Educational Thought (3)
Prerequisite: T Ed 282, or philosophy course and permission of instructor. Seminar on historical foundations of educational theory; growth of thought regarding teaching and learning; relationship of educational theory and practice in the United States. .

290. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
(See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.)



IN-SERVICE COURSES

(See Course Numbering System.)

Teacher Education (T Ed)

306. Foundations of AdultEducation (3)
Scope and function of adult education, curriculum principles and practices, instructional techniques and media, student and instructional evaluation; applicable on a B.S. degree in Vocational Education.

316. Seminar in Adult Education (3)
Prerequisite: T Ed 306. Community and occupational relationships, work experience, counseling and guidance, leadership development, community and cultural differences; applicable on a B.S. in Vocational Education.

326. Independent Study in Adult Education (3)
Prerequisite; T Ed 316. Individually prescribed assignments in terms of candidate's educational and occupational background and teaching field; applicable on a B.S. degree in Vocational Education.

353. Curriculum Problems and Practices (1-3; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
(Former Educ 353)

361. General Methods of Teaching (3)

363F. Field Work in Curriculum (1-3; max total 6, if no project repeated)

380T. Topics in Education (1-6; max total 12)
(Former Educ 380T)

381. Planning and Organizing Outdoor Education (3)

383. Problems in Child Study (2; max total 12, if no study area repeated)

395. Supervision of Student Teachers (2; max total 4)
Note: T Ed 306, 316, and 326 are equivalent to the CSU consortium courses C) S 306, 316, and 326; they satisfy specified requirements for the Designated Subjects Credential for Adult and Vocational Education. (Former Educ 395)


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