You are in the official 2001-2002 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Department of Curriculum,Teaching,
and Educational Technology
and Educational Technology
COURSES
- CalStateTEACH (CST)
- Undergraduate Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational Technology Courses (CTET)
- Graduate Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational Technology Courses (CTET)
- In-Service Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational Technology Courses (CTET)
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.
Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational Technology (CTET)
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.
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)
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 CTET 99 is required. Methods for using computers
for teacher/student productivity, critical thinking, and grades
K-8 curriculum objectives. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
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 CTET 99 is required. Methods for using computers
for teacher/student productivity, critical thinking, and grades
7-12 curriculum objectives. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
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)
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.
123. Classroom Management (2)
Classroom organization, management, and mainstreaming including
focus on the culturally, linguistically diverse student.
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)
126. Social Studies in the Elementary School (3)
In-depth study of the strategies and techniques of social studies
instruction.
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.
137. Creative Dramatics (3)
(See DRAMA 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)
158. Communication and Learning (3)
(See COMM 114.) No
credit will be given if the student has taken COMM 114.
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)
161. Methods and Materials in Secondary Teaching (3)
Prerequisites: ERF 152 and CTET 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)
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.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for SP grading.
GRADUATE COURSES
(See Course Numbering System.)
Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational Technology (CTET)
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.
225. Integration of Technology Across the Curriculum (3)
Prerequisite: CTET 100 or 101 or permission of instructor. Identification,
evaluation, and use of advanced technologies such as microcomputers,
instructional video, laserdisc, television, and tele communications
for developing teaching materials appropriate for state curriculum
framework. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
227. Current Issues and Trends in Educational Technology (3)
Prerequisite: CTET 100 or 101 or permission of instructor. 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.
228. Developing Problem-Solving Skills with Computers (3)
Prerequisite: CTET 100 or 101 or permission of instructor. Developing
prob lem-solving skills within K-12 computing environments. Students
will develop curriculum materials, lesson plans, and teaching
strategies for promoting problem-solving skills through the effective
use of applications soft ware, problem-solving software, programming
languages, and authoring systems. (2 seminar, 2 lab hours) (Instructional
materials fee, $10)
230. Planning and Implementing Innovative Technology Programs
(3)
Prerequisite: CTET 100 or 101 or permission of instructor. 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.
250. Advanced Curriculum Theory and Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: CTET 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)
275. Advanced Instructional Theories and Strategies (3)
Study and application of contemporary research and theory
in teaching and instruction.
280T. Advanced Topics (1-3; max total 6)
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.
290. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for SP grading.
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 SP grading.
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 SP grading.
IN-SERVICE COURSE
(See Course Numbering System.)
Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational Technology (CTET)
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.
Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational
Technology Degrees