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Education and Human Development (EHD)
EHD 50. Introduction to Teaching (3)
Orientation to role of teacher in public schools; observation of teacher-pupil
in teraction, 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.
EHD 107. Child Abuse (3)
Develops perspectives on child abuse and child victimization. Assessment,
treatment, and prevention of child abuse/neglect are covered. Other areas
include: effects of divorce, media, and war on the lives of children and
children's rights. Course meets licensure and licensure renewal requirements
for many professional groups.
EHD 110. Initial Student Teaching (1-3; max total 3)
Prerequisites: admission to Multiple Subject Program; \Supervised activities
and teaching in public school classrooms. Forty minutes per day per unit
with additional conference periods. CR/NC grading only. (Instructional materials
fee, $7)
EHD 110D. Initial Student Teaching: Dual (4)
Prerequisites: admission to Multiple Subject Program; SPED 120. Supervised
activities and teaching in public school classrooms including general and
special education settings. CR/NC grading only. (Instructional materials
fee, $7)
EHD 114. Initial Student Teaching - Curriculum and Reading (2)
Prerequisites: admission to Multiple Subject Credential Program (Option
II); CI 130ECE, and CI 140ECE, concurrent enrollment with LEE 148. Supervised
reading and curriculum activities and teaching in elementary school classrooms.
CR/NC grading only.
EHD 115S. Liberal Studies Senior Project (3)
Prerequisite: senior standing and if planning to enter the Multiple Subject
Credential Program, EHD 50 or equivalent. Seminars including mentoring/tutoring
activities in the public schools and working with students identified as
"at risk" of school failure. A journal, final paper, and other
written and oral work are required. (Formerly EHD 115)
EHD 116. Initial Student Teaching-Reading, Grades K-6 (1)
Prerequisite: admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program. Supervised
reading activities and teaching in elementary classroom, grades kindergarten
through six. CR/NC grading only.
EHD 155A. Student Teaching in Secondary School (4)
Prerequisites: admission to the Single Subject Credential Program; CI 151,
152, and 159 must be taken prior to or concurrently with EHD 155A. Concurrent
enrollment required in SPED 121. Student teaching in middle school under
clinical supervision; assignment requires 3 hours per day, Monday through
Friday. CR/NC grading only. (Instructional materials fee, $15)
EHD 155B. Student Teaching in Secondary School (5 or 10; max total 10)
Prerequisites: admission to student teaching; EHD 155A; CI 161 (or concurrently,
depending on major departmental policy); senior or postbaccalaureate standing;
approval of major department including subject matter competency approval;
completion of the subject matter preparation program or passing the subject
matter examination(s) designated by the California Commission on Teacher
Credentialing. Supervised teaching in a single subject classroom; assignment
is for the full day; five days per week. CR/NC grading only.
EHD 160A. Student Teaching in Elementary School (5)
Prerequisites: 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-half day,
five days per week. CR/NC grading only. (Instructional materials fee, $5)
EHD 160B. Student Teaching in Elementary School (5)
Prerequisites: admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program; completion
of all requirements for admission to student teaching. Supervised teaching
in public school classrooms; assignment requires one-half day, five days
per week. Assignment also requires two weeks of full-time teaching. CR/NC
grading only. (Instructional materials fee, $5)
EHD 160C. Student Teaching in Elementary School (10)
Prerequisites: admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program; completion
of all requirements for admission to student teaching. Supervised teaching
in public school classrooms; assignment is one-half day for the first five
weeks and all day for the last ten weeks. CR/NC grading only. (Instructional
materials fee, $10)
EHD 160D. Student Teaching in Elementary School: Dual (12)
Prerequisites: admission to the Multiple Subjects and Special Education
programs; completion of all requirements for admission to student teaching/practicum;
concurrent enrollment in SPED 155. Supervised teaching in public school
classrooms and settings. Full day general education and special education
experiences for the entire semester.
EHD 170. Field Study C (9)
Prerequisites: CI 175, CI 176, LEE 177, EHD 178. Concurrent enrollment in
SPED 179. Supervised full-day, semester-long student teaching experience
that culminates in assuming all classroom responsibilities for at least
two weeks. Required hours are Monday through Friday from 1/2 hour before
school starts until at least 1/2 hour after the school day ends (includes
seminars). CR/NC grading only. (Instructional materials fee, $10)
EHD 170ECE. Field Study C (9)
Prerequisites: completion of Phase 2 Multiple Subject Credential, Early
Childhood Education Program (CI 175, LEE 177ECE, LEE 148, CI 150ECE, EHD
178ECE); concurrent enrollment in SPED 120 recommended. Full-time supervised
field experiences: kindergarten and primary grade classroom. Full responsibility
for planning and teaching two weeks in each placement. CR/NC grading only.
(Instructional material fee, $10.)
EHD 174. Field Study A/Grades 4-8 (2)
Prerequisites: admission to the Multiple Subject Credential program. CI
171 and LEE 172 or concurrent enrollment. Concurrent enrollment in LEE 173.
Supervised field experience in a 4-8 grade classroom. First in a sequence
of three field placements preparing teacher candidates to teach in culturally
and linguistically diverse classrooms. Requires a minimum of 6 hours a week
over two afternoons, plus seminars. CR/NC grading only.
EHD 174ECE. Field Study A (2)
Prerequisites: admission to Multiple Subject Credential, Early Childhood
Education Program; concurrent enrollment in LEE 173ECE; completion or concurrent
enrollment in CI 171 ECE and LEE 172ECE. Supervised field experience in
a 4-8 classroom; includes lesson planning as well as teaching reading and
mathematics. CR/NC grading only.
EHD 178. Field Study B/Grades K-3 (2)
Prerequisites: CI 171, LEE 172, LEE 173, EHD 174. CI 175 and CI 176 must
be taken prior to or concurrently with this course. Concurrent enrollment
in LEE 177. Supervised field experience in a K-3 classroom. Second of three
field placements preparing teacher candidates to teach in culturally and
linguistically diverse classrooms. Requires a minimum of 12 hours a week
(weekday mornings), plus seminars. CR/NC grading only. (Instructional materials
fee, $7)
EHD 178ECE. Field Study B (2)
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 LEE 177ECE and LEE 148. Phase 2 supervised
field experience in culturally and linguistically diverse preschool and
K-3 classrooms. (CR/NC grading only. Instructional material fee, $7.)
EHD 180T. Topics in Education and Human Development (1; max total 9)
Issues and topics in education and human development.
(See Catalog Numbering System.)
Education and Human Development (EHD)
Note: EHD 306, 316, and 326 are equivalent to the CSU consortium courses
Designated Subjects 306, 316, and 326. They satisfy specified requirements
for the Designated Subjects Credential for Adult and Vocational Education.
EHD 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.
EHD 316. Seminar in Adult/Vocational Education (3)
Prerequisite: EHD 306. Community and occupational relationships, work experience,
counseling and guidance, leadership development, community and cultural
differences.
EHD 317. Curriculum Development (2)
Candidates will be able to prepare unit plans including goals, objectives,
topical outlines, strategies, activities, safety considerations, materials,
and student assessment instruments that are well-defined and coordinated.
EHD 318. Learning and Instruction (2)
Emphasis on individual traits and differences during stages of development
affecting how students learn. Candidates will use a variety of instructional
techniques, strategies, activities, and materials that are appropriate for
students with diverse needs and learning styles.
EHD 319. Classroom and Laboratory Management (1)
Candidates will demonstrate proficiency in the operation and maintenance
of a facility for vocational instruction. Successful completion of these
course requirements satisfies Standard 12 of Level I.
EHD 320. Evaluation (1)
Teacher candidates will identify students' prior knowledge and skills, develop
individualized instructional objectives, evaluate student performance and
achievements, and assess overall program effectiveness.
EHD 321. Curriculum Development and Evaluation (2)
Teacher candidates will prepare unit plan and lesson plans that include
goals, objectives, strategies, activities, and safety considerations, as
well as materials and student assessment instruments that are well-defined
and coordinated.
EHD 322. Special Needs (1)
Prerequisite: completion of Level 1 requirements. Specifically addresses
the identification of special needs populations and those learning strategies,
activities, and materials that may be utilized to be successful with a very
diverse student population.
EHD 323. Learning, Instruction, and Classroom (2)
Focus on presenting ideas, concepts, and procedures using clear and meaningful
language. Candidates will use a variety of instructional techniques, strategies,
activities, and materials that are appropriate for students with diverse
needs and learning styles.
EHD 324. Foundations of Vocational Education (1)
Teacher candidates will understand the concepts of vocational education
and how it relates to other subject areas. History, traditions, current
delivery systems, and current initiatives will be addressed. Teacher candidates
will acquire an understanding of current policies, funding, practices, and
issues.
EHD 325. Perspectives on the Adult Learner:
Adult Learning Styles and the Role of the Teacher (2)
Prerequisites: CBEST or high school diploma or GED. Overview of the diversity
in adult population, adult learning process, and interpersonal relations.
Examination of a variety of theories, techniques, and strategies to enhance
adult learning. Emphasis will be on adult student characteristics and learning
styles.
EHD 326. Independent Study in Adult/Vocational Education (3)
Prerequisite: EHD 316. Individually prescribed assignments in terms of candidate's
educational and occupational background and teaching field.
EHD 327. Instructional Strategies and Evaluative Techniques in Adult
Education (2)
Centers on the practical applications of adult learning theory. Topics include
handling the diversity of adult learning styles, developing dynamic instructional
strategies, utilizing learning retention techniques, evaluating instruction,
and student assessment.
EHD 329. Curriculum, Instructional Technology,
and Community Legislative and Occupational Relationships (3)
Overview of the essential elements in the design, development, and delivery
of successful adult education classes, including the use of technology in
the classroom. Addresses current issues which impact adult education.
EHD 335. The Driving Privilege (2)
Introduces safe driving. Identifies motivational factors and risk tolerance.
Explores psychological, neurological, physiological factors including permanent
and temporary results of impaired driving. Explores interactions with roadway
users. Identifies roles of school and parent in the novice driver learning
process.
EHD 336. Sensory Input (3)
Offers techniques for effective visual and perceptual abilities for safe
vehicle operation. Develops skills for detection, perception and evaluation
of perceived driving hazards. Describes the effects of alcohol and drugs
on driving. Explores performance of driving-related divided attention tasks.
EHD 337. Risk Management and Traffic Strategies (3)
Analyzes risk perception and reasoned decision making in driving situations.
Explores differences in risk-management by novice and experienced drivers.
Explains rationale of positive corrective actions and responses. Discusses
utilization of appropriate technology for simulation of risk management.
EHD 338. Driver Education Organization and Management (1)
Provides knowledge needed to design, organize and manage a public high school
driver education and training program. Explores various models including
traditional and competency-based programs. Demonstrates fiscal, facility,
equipment, and insurance needs.
EHD 339. Behind-the-Wheel (3)
Discusses roles of school, teacher, and parent in novice's behind-the-wheel
learning. Studies transfer of classroom safety education to laboratory instruction.
Describes effective instructional strategies and evaluation of behind-the-wheel
performance. Participants experience behind-the-wheel vehicle operation.
EHD 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.
EHD 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.
EHD 363F. Fieldwork 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).
EHD 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 leader ship. (Seminar,
lab, field trips)
EHD 395. Supervision of Student Teachers (2; max total 4)
Prerequisites: 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.