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Department of Literacy, Early, Bilingual, and Special Education
COURSES
- Literacy and Early Education (LEE)
- Graduate Literacy and Early Education (LEE) Courses
- In-Service Literacy and Early Education (LEE) Courses
Note: Students must provide their own transportation to off-campus
sites for classes, student teaching, practica, and field activities -- and
defray any resulting expense.
Literacy and Early Education (LEE)
LEE 120. Problems in Education
(2-3 units; repeatable with different topics; maximum of 3 units per code,
e.g., CL, ST)
In-depth study of various areas in education including children's literature
(CL) and storytelling (ST). Selected topics may require activities.
LEE 129. Hmong in Bilingual Schools: BCLAD
(3 units)
Prerequisite: HMONG 101 or equivalent. Emphasis on Hmong language development
for bilingual teachers. Includes basic content area instruction in Hmong,
evaluation of teaching materials, and conferencing with parents. FS
LEE 135. Teaching Content in Hmong (3 units)
Prerequisites: Hmong language fluency or permission of instructor. L1 methods
and materials used to teach content in bilingual classrooms. Designed for
BCLAD candidates. Students will deliver lessons in the Hmong language in
bilingual classrooms in local schools under university supervisor. FS
LEE 136. Teaching Content in Spanish (3 units)
Prerequisites: Spanish language fluency or permission of instructor. L1
methods and materials used to teach content in bilingual classrooms. Designed
for BCLAD candidates. Students will deliver lessons in the Spanish language
in bilingual classrooms in local schools under university supervisor. FS
LEE 144S. Service-Learning Pedagogy and
Practice (3 units)
Prepares students to design and implement service-learning in K-12 schools
and community settings. Examines theoretical roots, methods of effective
teaching practice, and academic, social, emotional outcomes for student
learning. Practical experience involves implementing project with local
school districts. (Formerly LEE 180T)
LEE 148. Integrated Curriculum (3 units)
Concurrent enrollment with EHD 114. Integrated curriculum design, facilitation,
and assessment in early childhood programs, including preschool, kindergarten,
and grades 1-6. Lecture supported by curriculum development activities.
(2 lecture, 2 activity hours) FS
LEE 154. Content Area Language and Literacy
Instruction (5 units)
Prerequisites: admission to the Single Subject Credential Program and prior
or concurrent enrollment in EHD 155A or 155B. Educational issues, methodologies,
and materials to improve students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing
in content areas at the secondary level (7-12). Special emphasis on skills
necessary to deliver comprehensive instruction to English learners. FS SU
LEE 156. Content Area Literacy and Communication
in Secondary Classrooms (3 units)
Research-based literacy strategies; vocabulary development; academic language;
reading comprehension; writing using discipline-specific formats. Teaching
content-based reading and writing skills to a full range of students.
LEE 171. Trends and Issues in Early Childhood
Education (3 units)
A comprehensive study of the field of early childhood education, including
principles of early childhood education, parent relations, use of community
resources, and organization of programs in early childhood education. FS
LEE 172. Cultural and Language Context
of the Classroom (3 units)
Prerequisite: admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program. CI 171
or concurrent enrollment. Students not concurrently enrolled in EHD 174
need to make special arrangements with instructor. Covers the impact of
culture on teaching and learning in the elementary school. Looks at language
acquisition theory and instructional strategies for English learners. Covers
promoting student success, including achievement of state-adopted content
and language-development standards. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) FS
SU
LEE 172ECES. Cultural Contexts of Teaching
and Learning (3 units)
Prerequisites: admission to Multiple Subject Credential, Early Childhood
Education Program; completion or concurrent enrollment in CI 171ECE. Broadly
interprets culture, including student family, ethnicity, language, the culture
of the profession, and classroom culture. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) FS (Formerly LEE 172ECE)
LEE 173. Teaching Reading and Social Studies
in Grades 4-8 (3 units)
Prerequisite: admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program. CI 171,
LEE 172 (or concurrent enrollment). Concurrent enrollment in EHD 174. Teaching
state-adopted English-Language Arts (4-8) and history-social science (K-8)
content standards using research-based methods. Use of a variety of assessments
to determine students' progress. Organizing, managing, and planning instruction
for reading and social studies. Developmentally appropriate practices to
make content accessible to all students. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) FS SU
LEE 173ECE. Teaching Literacy and English
Language in Grades 4-8 (3 units)
Prerequisites: admission to Multiple Subject Credential, Early Childhood
Education Program; concurrent enrollment in EHD 174ECE; completion or concurrent
enrollment in CI 171ECE and LEE 172ECE. Teaching reading, writing, language
arts, and English language development in grades 4-8. Making content area
reading (e.g. in history/social studies) accessible. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
FS
LEE 177. Teaching Reading and the Arts
in K-3 (3 units)
Prerequisites: CI 171, LEE 172, LEE 173, EHD 174, CI 175, CI 176 (or concurrent
enrollment). Concurrent enrollment in EHD 178. Assessment and instructional
approaches for the balanced teaching of reading/language arts in the primary
grades: using developmentally appropriate practices, studying state standards
for literacy development and component strands for visual and performing
arts, and selecting techniques for culturally/linguistically diverse learners.
(2 lecture, 2 lab hours) FS
LEE 177ECE. Language and Literacy Development
and Instruction (3 units)
Prerequisites: completion of Phase 1 Multiple Subject Credential, Early
Childhood Education Program (CI 171ECE, LEE 172ECE, LEE 173ECE, EHD 174ECE,
CI 176); concurrent enrollment in EHD 178ECE. Early literacy instruction
from birth, including a comprehensive literacy program for pre-kindergarten
through grade 3, first and second language acquisition, family literacy,
and early intervention. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) FS
LEE 180T. Topics in Literacy and Early
Education (1-3; max total 9 units)
Issues and topics in reading, bilingual/cross-cultural education, reading,
and language development. FS
LEE 190. Independent Study (1-3; max total
6 units)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading. FS
GRADUATE COURSES
(See Catalog Numbering System.)
Literacy and Early Education (LEE)
LEE 213. Teaching the Language Arts K-12
(3 units)
Seminar on integrated language arts, reading-writing connections, and using
languagerts in literature-based reading programs and theme cycles.
LEE 214. Literature for Children and Adolescents
(3 units)
Prerequisite: admission to program or permission of instructor. Survey of
genre, authors, and illustrators; critical interpretation and classroom
application of books; the impact of social and cultural patterns in literature.
LEE 215. Language Issues in Reading (3 units)
Prerequisite: admission to program or permission of instructor. Seminar
exploring issues related to language acquisition and literacy development
with special emphasis on culturally and linguistically diverse learners.
LEE 216. Strategic Writing K-12 (3 units)
Focuses on strategies for effective writing for students in grades K- 12.
Topics include planning writing experiences based on audience, purpose,
and form; writing across the curriculum; and scaffolding students through
processes of prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.
LEE 224. Assessment and Development of Reading
Abilities (3 units)
Analysis of reading performance utilizing portfolio and performance based
assessments and diagnostic instruments. Consideration of methods and materials
for instruction.
LEE 230. Supervised Teaching in Reading/Language
Arts (3 units)
The first of two supervised fieldwork courses required for the Reading Specialist
Credential. Provides supervised practice in research-based methodologies
and intervention approaches for beginning readers, English learners, and
students with reading difficulties. A combination of practica and seminars
required.
LEE 232. Literacy in Early Childhood Education
(3 units)
Prerequisite: admission to program or permission of instructor. Examines
development of oral and written language in young children. Explores theories,
curricula, and strategies for teaching literacy.
LEE 233. Curriculum and Assessment in Early
Childhood Education (3 units)
Prerequisites: admission to program or permission of instructor. Design
of appropriate curriculum and assessment for young children. Includes standards,
planning, project approach, integration of play, and materials. Use of observation,
rubrics, and portfolios to document development and learning. Organizing
environments in early childhood settings, infants through grade three. (2
lecture, 2 lab hours)
LEE 234. Clinical Experiences in Reading Assessment
and Instruction (3 units)
Prerequisite: LEE 224. Clinical experiences in the supervised application
of principles learned in LEE 224. Emphasis on individual and small group
evaluation and instructional procedures. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Instructional
materials fee, $10)
LEE 235. Concept Development in Early Childhood
Education (3 units)
Prerequisite: admission to program or permission of instructor. Study of
how young children develop concepts. Analysis of existing curriculum and
design of relevant curriculum. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
LEE 241. Fieldwork in Early Childhood Education
(3 units)
Prerequisite: admission to program or permission of instructor. Supervised
experiences in work with young children and their families in pre-K-3 classrooms
and other early childhood education settings.
LEE 244. Research for Reading Professionals
(3 units)
Prerequisites: LEE 213, 215, 278, and permission of instructor. Study of
past and current research in reading related to instructional issues; planning
and analysis of curricula in light of current research; application of research
skills.
LEE 254. Supervised Field Experiences in Reading
(3 units)
Prerequisite: LEE 224, 244, and permission of instructor. Intensive varied
supervised field experiences in settings with reading specialists, consultants,
or staff development personnel 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.
LEE 271. Diversity and Inclusion in Early
Childhood Education (3 units)
Understanding and responding to cultural, ethnic, and linguistic diversity
and the ways they affect personality, language, cognitive development, and
socialization. Creating inclusive learning environments and curriculum in
early childhood education. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
LEE 278. Literacy Processes and Practices
(3 units)
Prerequisite: LEE 154 for Single Subject Credential holders; or permission
of instructor. Understanding literacy processes through the investigation
of current theories, issues, and practices.
LEE 280T. Advanced Topics in Literacy and
Early Education (1-3; max total 6 units)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Advanced, in-depth analysis of issues
and problems related to literacy, bilingualism, and early childhood education.
Emphasis placed on advanced research. (Subject to program coordinator's
approval.)
LEE 290. Independent Study (1-3; max total
6 units)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading.
LEE 298A. Project -- Literacy (3 units)*
Prerequisite: advancement to candidacy for the master's degree; B average
on 24 units of the master's program including ERA 220. See Criteria
for Thesis and Project. A project consists of a significant undertaking
appropriate to education. An approved proposal is required for enrollment.
Approved for RP grading.
LEE 298B. Project -- Early Childhood Education
(1-3; max total 3 units)*
Prerequisite: advancement to candidacy for the master's degree; B
average on 24 units of the master's program including ERA 220. See Criteria for Thesis and Project. A project
consists of a significant undertaking appropriate to education. An approved
proposal is required for enrollment. Approved for RP grading.
LEE 299. Thesis (1-3; max total 3 units)*
Prerequisite: advancement to candidacy for the master's degree; B
average on 24 units of the master's program including ERA 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. Approved for RP grading.
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* For 298C and 299C courses, see Graduate
Studies.
IN-SERVICE COURSE
(See Catalog Numbering System.)
Literacy and Early Education (LEE)
LEE 380T. Topics in Literacy and Early Education
(1-6; max total 12 units)
Studies in theory, procedures, and application in such areas as pertain
to departmental focus.
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