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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.

1R. 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

50. Introduction to Teaching (2)
Orientation to role of teacher in public schools; observation of teacher-pupil interaction, instructional approaches, classroom management in elementary, secondary and/or middle schools; two hour lecture weekly, plus two hour school site observation weekly, not including travel. CR/NC grading only.

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. Initial Student Teaching (1-3; max total 3)
Prerequisite: admission to Multiple Subject program; T Ed 130, 140 or concurrent enrollment; T Ed 150,156M must be taken concurrently, except Option II and IV. Supervised activities and teaching in public school classrooms. Minimum of 40 minutes per day per unit, with additional conference periods. CR/NC grading only. (Instructional Materials Fee: $2.50 per unit, maximum $7.50)

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.

121. Mathematics in the Elementary School (3)
Prerequisite; admission to the Multiple Subject Program and satisfy General Education quantitative analysis requirements (see section on G.E. requirements). methods and materials for developing the mathematics concepts and skills taught in the elementary school. A variety of manipulative materials are applied in a lab setting. (2 lecture, 2 lab) (Former T Ed 12OMA)

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)
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.

134. Educational Applications of Microcomputers (3)
Prerequisite: T Ed 50 or permission of instructor. Methods for using the microcomputer as a teacher and student productivity tool, an instructional tutor, and a means of developing critical thinking skills to achieve curriculum objectives. (Important: T Ed 134M and T Ed 134S are not interchangeable. Multiple Subject Credential candidates must enroll in "M" sections,' Single Subject Credential candidates must enroll in "S " sections.) (Instructional Materials Fee; $5) (2 lecture, 2 lab) (Former T Ed 180T section)

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. English/Spanish Literacy (3)
Prerequisite: Spanish fluency and permission of instructor. Methods and materials for bilingual/cross-cultural classrooms. A practical look at language arts methodologies for English and Spanish; the teaching at reading in Spanish for native speakers; ESL methods for bilingual and non-English proficient (NEP) 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.

141. Spanish Storytelling (3)
Prerequisite Spanish fluency and permission of the instructor. Collecting and reading of Spanish genres of children's Iterate from elementary schools. Riddles, myths, games, stories, etc. are collected and adapted for use with Spanish speakers. (Former T Ed I80T section)

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.

148. Integrated Curriculum (4)
Prerequisite; admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program, Option II; completion of or concurrent enrollment in T Ed 110, 130, 140. Taken in place of T Ed 150 by students in Option II program. Integration of curriculum and use of instructional resources in early childhood programs and the elementary school (K-6); methods of teaching. Lecture supported by curriculum development activities. (3 lecture, 2 activity hours)

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 (5)
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 under clinical supervision; assignment requires three hours per day, Monday through Friday. CR/NC grading only.

155B. Student Teaching in Secondary School (5 or 10; max total 10)
Prerequisite: admission to student teaching; T Ed 155A, 161 (or concurrent); senior standing; approval of major department; completion of waiver program or passing of appropriate National Teachers Examination. Student teaching in a secondary school under clinical supervision; minimum 150 hours for each 5 units. CR/NC grading only.

155C. Student Teaching in Secondary School (12)
Not open to students with credit in T Ed 155B. Prerequisite: admission to student teaching; T Ed 155A, 161 (or concurrent); senior standing; approval of major department; completion of waiver program or passing of appropriate National Teachers Examination. Student teaching in a secondary school under clinical supervision; minimum 360 hours. CR/NC grading only.

156M. Reading in the Elementary School (3)
Prerequisite: admission to the Multiple Subject Credential program; T Ed 130 and 140 (or concurrent enrollment) and T Ed 110 and 150 (Option II; 148) to be taken concurrently. 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 for the elementary program. (Former T Ed 156)

156S. Content Areas Reading in the Secondary School (3)
Prerequisite: admission to the Single Subject Credential program; concurrent enrollment in T Ed 155A or 155B. Reading instructional techniques appropriate for use in content area subjects including theories, methods and materials for the development of vocabulary comprehension, writing, and study skills (grades 7-12).

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

158. Communication and Learning (3)
No credit will be given if the student has taken Spch 114. (See Spch 114 for course description.)

159. Curriculum and Instruction (3)
Prerequisite: admission to the Single Subject Credential Program; T Ed 151 and 152 or concurrent enrollment. Instructional planning, methodologies of teaching and learning, evaluation techniques, motivation, classroom management and discipline, preparation and evaluation of materials. Microteaching practice and analysis. (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. CR/NC grading only.

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. CR/NC grading only.

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. CR/NC grading only.

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.

164A. Practicum: Diagnosis and Tutorial Reading for Grades K-6 (3)
Supervised diagnosis and tutoring experience with an elementary school remedial reader. Six hours of additional testing is required throughout the semester. (Instructional Materials Fee; $15) (2 lecture, 2 lab)

164B. Practicum: Diagnosis and Tutorial Reading for Grades 7-12 (3)
Supervised diagnosis and tutoring experience with a middle school or secondary school remedial reader. Six hours of additional testing time is required throughout the semester. (Instructional Materials Fee, $15) (2 lecture, 2 lab)

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.

175. Strategies for Teaching and Evaluating LEP/NEP Students (3)
Prerequisite: T Ed 138 and 138; Ling 132 and 134; or permission of instructor. Methods and materials for teaching and evaluating K-12, limited and non-English proficient students, including strategies from interrelating language instruction with content area subject matter. Special emphasis on techniques for developing and assessing listening, speaking, reading and writing.

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)
(See Academic Placement - Independent Study.) Approved for SP grading.



GRADUATE COURSES

Teacher Education (T Ed)

213. Teaching the Language Arts K-12 (3)
Seminar in the study of the English language arts. Objectives, curriculum, materials, and research in oral and written communication; project required.

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

215. Language Issues in Reading (3)
Prerequisite: T Ed 156M or 1565 or permission of the instructor. Seminar exploring cognitive development and language acquisition as related to oral and written communications from both social and historical perspectives. Study of the relationship between reading and writing processes. Examination at the special language needs relative to bilingual and bi-dialectal learners.

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. Assessment and Development of Reading Abilities (3)
Prerequisite; T Ed 278. Analysis of reading performance utilizing observation, interview procedures and diagnostic instruments. Consideration of methods and materials for instruction and the leadership role of the reading specialist. (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)

232. Reading and Language Arts in Early Childhood Education (3)
Prerequisite; admission to program or approval of instructor. Examines development of oral and written language skills in young children. Explores theories, curricula, and strategies for teaching language arts and beginning reading.

234A. Clinical Experiences in the Assessment and Development
of Reading Abilities for Grades K-6 (3)

Prerequisite; T Ed 224. Clinical experiences in the supervised application of principles learned in T Ed 224. Emphasis on individual and small group evaluation and instructional procedures for grades K-6. (Instructional Materials Fee; $10) (2 Lecture, 2 lab hours) (Former T Ed 234)

234B. Clinical Experiences in the Assessment and Development
of Reading Abilities for Grades 7-12 (3)

Prerequisite; T Ed 224. Clinical experiences in the supervised application of principles learned in T Ed 224. Emphasis on individual and small group evaluation and instructional procedures for grades 7-12. (Instructional Materials Fee; $10) (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)

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.

252. Mathematics and Science in Early Childhood Education (3)
Prerequisite; admission to Early Childhood Education Emphasis or Specialist program or permission of instructor. Theoretical study of mathematics and science knowledge acquisition for young children. Develop appropriate science and mathematics curriculum materials. Review of literature and related research. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)

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.

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 outcomes, 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.

278. Seminar in Reading Theories (3)
Prerequisite: T Ed 156M or 156S or permission of the instructor. Identification and investigation of current reading theories and application of theory to classrooms. Independent research review on a selected reading topic and reporting of findings.

280T. Advanced Topics in Education (1-3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Advanced, in-depth analysis of issues and problems in educational foundations; curriculum and instruction; reading; early childhood, elementary, middle school, and secondary education; and computers in education. Emphasis placed on advanced research.

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. ) Approved for SP grading.



IN-SERVICE COURSES

(See Course Numbering System.)

Teacher Education (T Ed)

306. Foundations of Adult/Vocational Education (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/Vocational 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/Vocational 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.

328. Techniques of Teaching (4)
For the part-time Ryan Designated Subject credential candidate. Leaming processes, curriculum and media, instructional techniques and practices, and evaluation of student achievement. This course will not be accepted for degree credit.

353. Curriculum Problems and Practices (1-3; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite; teaching credential. Individual or group projects in curriculum analysis, implementation, and evaluation; implications of individual differences and environmental factors. Written report required. May not be applied to a master's program.

361. General Methods of Teaching (3)
Basic principles of teaching and application to the classroom; implications of methods for classroom management, motivation, pupil behavior and reporting to parents; preparation of instructional plans and evaluation instruments.

363F. Field Work in Curriculum (1-3; max total 6, if no project repeated)
Prerequisite; regular credential or recommendation of the principal. Special projects in curriculum implementation and evaluation. Individual or group projects. Written report submitted to instructor and school district. (Individual or group conference hours arranged.)

380T. Topics in Education (1-6; max total 12)
Studies in theory, procedures and application in such areas as social mores, professional activities, technology and instructional innovations

381. Planning and Organizing Outdoor Education (3)
Prerequisite; teaching experience. Role of the public school in promoting learning opportunities outside the classroom; outdoor science, conservation, education, health and safety, group living, camp work experience, and nature study; responsibilities of classroom teachers for outdoor leadership. (Seminar, lab, field trips)

383. Problems in Child Study (2; maax total 12, if no study area repeated)
Methods of studying children; relationship of child study groups, reviews of research findings in child development and adolescent behavior.

395. Supervision of Student Teachers (2; max total 4)
Prerequisite: postbaccalaureate standing, teaching experience. Supervision and evaluation of student teachers; role of the supervising classroom teacher, college supervisor and other personnel. CR/NC grading only.




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