Note: Students must provide their own transportation to off-campus sites
for classes, student teach ing, practica and field activities, and defray
any resulting expense.
128. Early Childhood Education Seminar (2)
Taken concurrently with Option II Student Teaching (EHD 160). Focus on transition
from student teacher to professional teacher. Discussion of current issues;
development of personal philosophy; exchange of teaching experiences, strategies
and activities; participation in professional support network.
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. (Formerly T Ed 138)
139. English/Spanish Literacy (3)
Prerequisites: 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 of reading in Spanish
for native speakers; ESL methods for bilingual and non-English proficient
(NEP) students in public schools. (Formerly T Ed 139)
141. Spanish Storytelling (3)
Prerequisites: Spanish fluency and permission of the instructor. Collecting
and reading of Spanish genres of children's literature from elementary schools.
Riddles, myths, games, stories, etc. are collected and adapted for use with
Spanish speakers. (Formerly T Ed 141)
147. 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) (Formerly
T Ed 147)
148. Integrated Curriculum (4)
Prerequisites: admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program, Option
II; completion of or concurrent enrollment in EHD 110; ERF 130, 140. Taken
in place of CTET 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) (Formerly T Ed 148)
156M. Language and Literacy Development in the Elementary School (3)
Prerequisites: admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program; ERF
130 and 140 (or concurrent enrollment); EHD 110; CTET 150 (Option II: LEE
148) to be taken concurrently. Literature-based reading instruction consistent
with the California English/Language Arts Framework, including techniques
for culturally/linguistically diverse learners. (Formerly T Ed 156M)
156S. Content Area in the Secondary School (3)
Prerequisites: admission to the Single Subject Credential Program; concurrent
enrollment in EHD 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). (Grades 7-12). (Formerly T Ed 156S)
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.
(2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Instructional materials fee, $15) (Formerly T
Ed 164A)
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. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Instructional materials
fee, $15) (Formerly T Ed 164B)
166. Reading Improvement (2)
A course to improve reading abilities. Emphasis placed on improving vocabulary,
comprehension, and flexibility in reading skills. (Formerly T Ed 166)
171. Principles of Early Childhood Education (3)
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. (Formerly
T Ed 171)
175. Strategies for Evaluating LEP/NEP Students (3)
Prerequisite: completion of student teaching or permission of instructor.
Methods and materials for teaching and evaluating K-12 limited-English proficient
students, with special emphasis on developing and assessing English language
ability and interrelating language instruction with content area subject
matter. (Formerly T Ed 175)
180T. Topics in Literacy and Early Education (1-3; max total 9)
Issues and topics in reading, bilingual/cross-cultural education, reading,
and language development. (Formerly T Ed 180T)
190. Independent Study
(1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for SP grading. (Former
ly T Ed 190)
(See Course Numbering System.)
Literacy and Early Education (LEE)
213. Teaching the Language Arts K-12 (3)
Seminar on integrated language arts, reading-writing connections, and using
language arts in literature-based reading programs and theme cycles. (Formerly
T Ed 213)
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 on impact of changing social and cultural patterns
in books for children and youth; project required. (Formerly T Ed 214)
215. Language Issues in Reading (3)
Prerequisite: LEE 156M or 156S or permission of instructor. Seminar exploring
issues related to language acquisition and literacy development with special
emphasis on culturally and linguistically diverse learners. (Formerly T
Ed 215)
221. Early Childhood Curriculum for Children with Special Needs (3)
Modifications in mainstreamed or special settings to adapt early education
curriculum for young children with special needs. Study of theoretical models,
research, teaching techniques, criteria for selection of appropriate materials
and provisions for adapting physical classroom environments. (Formerly T
Ed 221)
224. Assessment and Development of Reading Abilities (3)
Prerequisite: LEE 278. Analysis of reading performance utilizing portfolio
and performance based assessments and diagnostic instruments. Consideration
of methods and materials for instruction. (Formerly T Ed 224)
231. Curriculum in Early Childhood Education (3)
Prerequisite: LEE 171; admission to Early Childhood Emphasis or Specialist
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)
(Formerly T Ed 231)
232. Reading and Language Arts in Early Childhood Education (3)
Prerequisite: admission to program or permission 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. (Formerly T Ed 232)
234A. Clinical Experiences in the Assessment and Development of Reading
Abilities for Grades K-6 (3)
Prerequisite: LEE 224. Clinical experiences in the supervised application
of principles learned in LEE Z24. Emphasis on individual and small group
evaluation and instructional procedures for grades K-6. (Z lecture, 2 lab
hours) (Instructional materials fee, $10) (Former T Ed 234A)
234B. Clinical Experiences in the Assessment and Development of Reading
Abilities for Grades 7-12 (3)
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 for grades 7-12. (2 lecture, 2 lab
hours) (Instructional materials fee, $10) (Former T Ed 234H)
241. Fieldwork 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 preschool, kindergarten, and primary.
(Minimum of 135 hours) (Formerly T Ed 241)
244. Research in Reading Curriculum (3)
Prerequisites: LEE 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. (Formerly T Ed 244)
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. Development of appropriate
science and mathematics curriculum materials. Review of literature and related
research. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Formerly T Ed 252)
254. Supervised Field Experiences in Reading (3)
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. (Formerly T Ed 254)
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) (Formerly T Ed 271)
278. Seminar in Reading Theories (3)
Prerequisite: LEE 156M or 156S or permission of 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. (Formerly T Ed 278)
280T. Advanced Topics in Literacy and Early Education (1-3)
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. (Formerly T Ed 280T)
290. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for SP grading. (Formerly
T Ed 290)
298A. Project Literacy (4)
Prerequisite: 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 instructional materials,
intervention programs, studies of policy related to reading and literacy,
and educational theory. An approved proposal is required for enrollment.
Approved for SP grading. (Formerly A S 298B)
298B. Project Early Childhood Education (4)
Prerequisite: 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 instructional materials,
intervention programs, studies of policy related to early childhood education,
and educational theory. An approved proposal is required for enrollment.
Approved for SP grading. (Formerly A S 298B)
299. Thesis (4)
Prerequisite: 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 thesis guidelines. Approved for SP grading. (Formerly A S 299)
(See Course Numbering System.)
Literacy and Early Education (LEE)
380T. Topics in Literacy and Early Education (1-6; max total
12)
Studies in theory, procedures, and application in such areas as pertain
to departmental focus. (Formerly T Ed 380T)
383. Problems in Child Study
(2; max total 12 if topic not repeated)
Methods of studying children; relationship of child study groups, reviews
of research findings in child development, and adolescent behavior. (Formerly
T Ed 383)