363
Biola University
SEED 563 - Teaching Students with Mild Disabilities in Inclusive Settings Credits 3 Provides teacher candidates with knowledge of learning disabilities including definitions, causes, and characteristics of learning disabilities in children. Provides students' teachers the knowledge and skills to make accommodations and modifications (including adaptations with technology) for individuals with mild to moderate disabilities. Particular emphasis is given to working on Student Study Teams to design instruction to meet the individual needs of underperforming students, to making referrals with appropriate documentation, and to writing Individual Education Plans for students with identified learning disabilities. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 10-hour field practicum component is required. Notes: Education Specialist Credential and Certificate candidates must pass this course with a grade of ’B-’ or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be School of Education; and Post Baccalaureate Level or Graduate Level. Fee: Paid Taskstream subscription required. SEED 564 - Behavior and Classroom Management for Students with Special Needs Credits 3 Focus on principles and procedures for modifying behavior in the classroom with emphasis given to the identification of factors that contribute to behavioral problems, systematic data collection, objective reporting, and implementation of various methods of reinforcement. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 10-hour field practicum component is required. Notes: Education Specialist Credential and Certificate candidates must pass this course with a grade of ’B-’ or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be School of Education; and Post Baccalaureate Level or Graduate Level. Fee: Paid Taskstream subscription required. SEED 565 - Current Issues in Technology and Instruction Credits 3 Instruction includes a critical look at how technology informs teaching in an online environment by investigating issues, theories, operating systems, and practical strategies within schools. Grade Mode: A.
SEED 569 - Course Design and Strategies within Technology Credits 3 Instruction includes the practical construction of teaching in an online environment and emphasizes subjects such as interactive teaching strategies, course design, assessment, student evaluation, and instructional planning. Students design an online course. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: SEED 565. Experience in a classroom needed to take this course. Restrictions: Must be School of Education; and Graduate Level. SEED 570 - Introduction to Spiritual Formation for the Educator Credits 3 This introductory study into the nature of spiritual formation attempts to understand the nature of our new life in Christ, the process of formation in the Spirit and the directives for cooperating with His work. Attention is given to implications of spiritual formation for the life of the educator and classroom experience. Practical exercise in prayer, soul projects, and various spiritual disciplines are included as well as a personal all- day retreat addressing one's calling as an educator in Christ. Particular attention is given to how our life in Christ can deal with personal issues of guilt, shame and legalism and how to cooperate with the Spirit in transforming the heart in light of the dynamics of original sin, our early relational development, and the habits of sin developed over time that affect the classroom. Notes: A minimum grade of ’B’ required for Master's degree (a grade of ’B-’ is not sufficient). Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: SEED 553 or 554 (concurrent registration permitted). Restrictions: Must be School of Education; and Graduate Level. SEED 571 - Grant Writing, Book Proposal, and Textbook Credits 3 Provides practice in researching and writing grants that are credible, scholarly, and comprehensive. Teaches authors how to promote their books by writing a focused, dynamic, and compelling book proposal to submit to educational publishers. Presents the steps in writing informative and credible textbooks that lead to publication. Notes: Certificate candidates must pass this course with a grade of ’B’ or higher. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Graduate Level. SEED 572 - Learning, Motivation, and Student Engagement Credits 3 Examines curricula that motivates and engages students to promote deeper learning. Teaches how to design curricula that focuses on key skills and competencies. Instructs how to construct curricula that develops creative thinkers and independent learners in order to promote higher student engagement. Notes: Certificate candidates must pass this course with a grade of ’B’ or higher. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Graduate Level. SEED 573 - Curriculum Practicum Credits 3 Options: 1-2 week internship, working alongside national and international publishers to see how textbook publishing companies function; interactions with district, county, and/or state educational policy makers and/or administrators; development and editing of curriculum materials; working on the SOE online journal. Notes: Special approval required. Certificate candidates must pass this course with a grade of ’B’ or higher. This course may require travel and housing fees for on-site practicums. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Graduate Level. SEED 574 - Current Issues in Education and Education Policy Credits 3 This course explores current state and federal legislation affecting the educational community. Students also examine the key statutes and landmark court cases that have impacted the field of education. Practice in contacting lawmakers and lobbyists in order to express one's sentiments on a critical issue will be provided. Notes: Special approval required. This course may require travel. Certificate candidates must pass this course with a grade of ’B’ or higher. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Graduate Level.
Restrictions: Must be School of Education; and Graduate Level. SEED 566 - Innovative Usage of Multimedia within Schools
Credits 3
Instruction includes how to use emerging technologies to improve teaching and learning in school. Demonstration of how to use multimedia devices to support and engage all students within K–12 classrooms. Notes: Prerequisite knowledge of educational technology required. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: SEED 565 Restrictions: Must be School of Education; and Graduate Level. SEED 567 - World Wide Web Design Credits 3 Instruction includes research and assessment of educational web pages and updated strategies on how to conduct Internet research. Students will design and create their own instructional webpage to assist with instruction. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: SEED 565. Restrictions: Must be School of Education; and Graduate Level. SEED 568 - Elements of Computer Hardware and Software Maintenance and Repair Credits 3 Instruction includes basic knowledge of computer hardware and software design, repair, and maintenance to assure proper usage and availability within a school. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: SEED 565. Restrictions: Must be School of Education; and Graduate Level.
Made with FlippingBook flipbook maker