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Biola University
SEED 543 - Elementary Curriculum Credits 3 Introduction to the scope and sequence of the elementary school curriculum in mathematics, science, social studies and language arts; emphasis on a variety of teaching approaches, integration across content areas, assessment, classroom management and resources. Notes: Credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of ’B-’ or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. CalTPA #3. This course is waived if LEDU 431 was taken as an undergraduate. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: LEDU 420 or SEED 520; LEDU 337 or SEED 537 (concurrent registration permitted). Corequisites: SEED 509, SEED 536, SEED 544. Restrictions: Must be Post Baccalaureate Level or Graduate Level. Fee: $100. Paid Taskstream subscription required. SEED 544 - Elementary Curriculum Fieldwork Credit 1 A 60-hour fieldwork course to support Multiple Subject Credential candidates in application of teaching pedagogy. Candidates will design and teach a minimum of three lessons in local elementary schools. Notes: Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Baccalaureate Level or Graduate Level. SEED 545 - Secondary Curriculum Credits 3 Secondary school curriculum, assessment, classroom management and teaching methods as they apply to the content areas in secondary school settings. Notes: Credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of ’B-’ or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. CalTPA #3. This course is waived if LEDU 436 was taken as an undergraduate. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: LEDU 425 or SEED 525 (concurrent registration permitted). Corequisites: SEED 533, SEED 546. Restrictions: Must be Post Baccalaureate Level or Graduate Level. Fee: $100. Paid Taskstream subscription required. SEED 546 - Secondary Curriculum Fieldwork Credit 1 A 60-hour fieldwork course to support Single Subject Credential candidates in application of teaching pedagogy. Candidates will design and teach a minimum of three lessons in local secondary schools. Notes: Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Post Baccalaureate Level or Graduate Level. SEED 548 - Collaborative Research Credit 1 Master of Science students will be assigned to a research team in the first semester of their M.S. program. The Collaborative Research class will be ongoing throughout the program, but actual enrollment in the 1 credit class will occur in the last term of the M.S. program. This class will involve collaborative research with their professor(s) and peers. Monthly research Skype sessions throughout the program will focus on the following: getting acquainted with professors and peers and supporting shared research interests; library research and literature reviews; defining the scope of each research project; clarifying the research question(s); defining terms, hypotheses, research methodologies, and procedures; assigning roles; working with permissions and university protocols; examining, summarizing, and synthesizing data from one or more research projects; writing articles to report results; planning conference presentations to share results; and planning follow-up research projects. Notes: Special approval required. Must pass this course with a grade of ’B’ or higher. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be School of Education; and Post Baccalaureate Level or Graduate Level.
SEED 549 - Studies in Children's Literature Credit 1 Focus is on how to effectively use children's literature to enhance and strengthen children's literacy development. Special emphasis is placed upon connecting students' language, interests, and cultural background in order to increase their motivation and academic achievement. Active engagement in a wide range of responses to literature including art, music, drama, and writing provide current and future teachers with a repertoire of strategies to use in elementary school classrooms. Notes: This course is waived if LEDU 380 was taken as an undergraduate. Credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of ’B-’ or higher. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be School of Education; and Post Baccalaureate Level or Graduate Level. Credits 3 This course is designed to provide an understanding of the historical perspectives on children's literature through picture books and young adult novels reflecting different genres. Literature representative of a variety of cultures and ethnic groups will be analyzed and discussed in order to strengthen cross-cultural understanding. Emphasis will be upon developing responses to literature through art, drama, and writing in order to strengthen children's literacy development in the elementary classroom. Grade Mode: A. Fee: Paid Taskstream subscription required. SEED 550 - Literature Study in the Classroom Restrictions: Must be School of Education; and Graduate Level. Fee: Paid Taskstream subscription required for credential candidates. SEED 551 - Practicum in Language and Literacy Credits 3 Observation, case study construction and analysis, assistance and instruction of one or more language minority students in an actual language and literacy environment. This practicum affords opportunity to apply theory to practice in natural field settings. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be School of Education; and Graduate Level. SEED 552 - Supervision in Language and Literacy Credits 3 Laboratory experience in language and literacy under the supervision of qualified instructional leaders and University supervisors. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be School of Education; and Graduate Level. SEED 553 - Writing Literature Reviews Credits 2 This course prepares the graduate student to write papers using the guidelines provided by the American Psychological Association (APA). Students select a topic, search the literature discussing that topic, and use these sources effectively to strengthen the content of their literature review. Notes: A minimum grade of ’B’ required for Master's degree (a ’B-’ is not sufficient). Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Graduate Level. SEED 554 - Professional Writing Credits 3 This course prepares the graduate student to write APA papers and conduct effective library research. This course also prepares the graduate student to submit journal articles, query letters, and book proposals to educational publishers. Notes: A minimum grade of ’B’ required for Master's degree (a ’B-’ is not sufficient). Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Graduate Level. SEED 555 - Seminars in Education Credits 1-3 Seminars in legislation, National Board Certification, cooperative learning, curriculum, instruction, instructional media, classroom control and management, organization of schools, management of personnel, public relations, implementation of Christian philosophy, and early childhood education. Notes: May be taken multiple times for up to six credits. Restricted to School of Education approval. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be School of Education; and Graduate Level.
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