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Biola University
Preliminary Credentials Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes
Subject Induction/Clear Credential Program (or two semester program for the Early Completion option) for employed teachers who are working and clearing their California SB2042 Preliminary Teaching Credential. The program provides a student-centered, mentor-based approach to extend candidates' preparation beyond the preliminary credential. Induction/Clear courses can be taken as a stand-alone program or can be embedded as part of a 15-credit concentration in Biola's M.A.T. or M.A.Ed. Programs. Candidates who take an induction program through their employing school district to clear their SB2042 Preliminary Multiple Subject or Single Subject credentials are invited to apply to Biola University Master's programs. As students take CTC-approved district induction programs, they may register for up to 12 induction credits for a reduced rate of one- third the normal tuition for those 12 credits and apply these credits to their M.A. in Education or M.A. in Teaching. Candidates completing a state-approved district induction program may apply up to 12 credits of Biola student teaching graduate credit to their M.A. in Education or M.A. in Teaching in lieu of induction credit. Admission Requirements • Hold a California SB 2042 Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Credential. • Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. • Have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. • Submit the Coach and Placement Information form. • Applicants for whom English is not a primary language must verify a score of 100 iBT on the TOEFL exam. • Complete Biola University's Graduate Education Application. • Interview with a member of the School of Education. Official documents presented for admission or evaluation become part of the student's academic file and normally cannot be returned or copied for distribution. Curriculum Requirements Course must be passed with a grade of ’B’ or higher.
Biola University's graduate teacher preparation candidates are expected to exemplify the following outcomes upon the completion of the Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and/or Education Specialist, Mild/Moderate credential(s), students will be able to: 1. Identify and articulate God's calling as Christian educators by reflecting on their spiritual journey and their educational preparation in a Biblically integrated essay, and demonstrate Christian attitudes and actions conducive to professional excellence and witness by maintaining high professional disposition marks in coursework and fieldwork (ULO 1, 2, and 3). 2. Examine and analyze their students' cognitive, social, and physical growth through the gathering of student profile data, monitoring their progress, and providing constructive feedback to maximize students' optimum development (ULO 1). 3. Demonstrate respect for diversity in cross-cultural and special population educational settings in order to promote equity and justice as exhibited in differentiated learning plans, response to profile data, and high marks in professional dispositions throughout coursework and fieldwork experiences (ULO 1, 2, and 3). 4. Design and implement appropriate adaptations to ensure the attainment of a productive learning environment for each student enrolled in candidates' classes by focused evaluation and reflection of each student's strengths and needs. Candidates will also utilize developmental and learning theories, as a foundation for professional decision-making and reflection by identifying student learning needs and making appropriate adaptations to ensure student learning (ULO 1 and 3). 5. Design and implement developmentally appropriate lessons, by using the California state-adopted academic content and Common Core standards as a foundation for lessons that integrate aspects of God's natural revelation (ULO 1 and 3). 6. Design and implement appropriate and effective learning strategies by designing grade and subject-specific lesson and unit plans (ULO 1 and 3). 7. Design and practice strategies that foster a safe and equitable learning environment that encourages students to take intellectual risks by demonstrating their knowledge of a comprehensive classroom management plan (ULO 1 and 3). Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information (p. 6) section of this catalog. Requirements Multiple Subject and Single Subject Credentials SB2042 Professional Teacher Preparation Programs are available for Multiple Subject and Single Subject Credentials and are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
SEED 593
Induction Program-Clear Credential Candidate Professional Development 1
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Total Credits
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1 Students admitted to the Multiple or Single Subject Clear Credential program at Biola University will enroll in SEED 593 for each of four semesters (a maximum of 12 credits may be applied toward M.A. credit). An early completion option is available for experienced teachers. See credential analyst in the School of Education for requirements. The Induction/Clear Credential Program leading to a California Teaching Credential at Biola University is subject to change in response to new legislation and for accreditation/reporting purposes. Please see a credential analyst for current information on completing the requirements for a teaching credential.
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