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requirement for credential students. Fee: $50. Paid Taskstream subscription required. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. LEDU 335 - Child Development: Birth through Adolescence Basic concepts of cognitive development, including psychosocial, moral and language development. Define concepts related to the development of personality and temperament. Examine scope of physical development of children and the connections between health and learning. These theories are investigated in light of classroom implications for identifying and describing individual differences in the development of children. Covers the impact of genetic, sociocultural and socioeconomic factors on the development of children and young adolescents. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 200. Restriction(s): May not be freshman class. Note(s): This class is designed to fulfill the University’s writing competency requirement for non-credential students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. LEDU 336 - Elementary Health Curriculum and Methods During interrelated activities in program coursework and fieldwork, Multiple Subject candidates learn content-specific teaching strategies that are effective in achieving the goals of the acceptance of personal responsibility for lifelong health; respect for and promotion of the health of others; understanding of the process of growth and development; and informed use of health-related information, products, and services. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 200; LEDU 301, 330, 341. Corequisite(s): LEDU 431 and 432. Note(s): Credential candidates must pass this course with a “B-” or higher. Fee: Paid Taskstream subscription required for credential candidates. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. LEDU 337 - Elementary History-Social Science Curriculum and Methods During interrelated activities in program coursework and fieldwork, Multiple Subject education candidates learn, understand and use content- specific teaching strategies for helping grades K-6 students learn the state-adopted academic content standards for History-Social Science. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 200; LEDU 301, 330, 341. Corequisite(s): LEDU 420. Note(s): Credential candidates must pass this course with a “B-” or higher. Fee: Paid Taskstream subscription required for credential candidates. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. LEDU 341 - Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students Survey of the theories, programs, and instructional practices for English language development, including first and second language acquisition and individual factors affecting language acquisition. Strategies for the application of theory to classroom practice and instruction in content area literacy are emphasized. Principles of educational equity, diversity, and cultural and linguistic responsiveness are examined. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 10-hour fieldwork practicum component is required. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 200; LEDU 301 or MUSC 205; and LEDU 330. Note(s): Credential candidates must pass this course with a “B-” or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. CalTPA #1. Fee: $100. Paid Taskstream subscription required. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. LEDU 356 - Early Childhood Curriculum This course examines ways to create meaningful curriculum that is aligned with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) program standards, the California Preschool Learning Foundations, and the California Common Core and Content Standards. Teacher candidates develop curriculum plans that integrate language and literacy, mathematics, and play for children ages 3 to 8. Particular attention is given to the key role of adult-child interactions and teaching strategies supporting physical, social and intellectual development for all children. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 9-hour field practicum component is required. Prerequisite(s): LEDU 301, 335. Note(s): Special approval required. Restricted to livescan submission. Early Childhood permit candidates must pass with a grade of “B-” or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Fee: Paid Taskstream subscription required. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. LEDU 357 - School/Family/Community Partnerships in Early Childhood Urban Settings The focus of this course is to provide an examination of family, community, societal, and cultural influences on children’s schooling and learning. It highlights strategies for integrating family members and community resources into the learning process. Emphasis will be given to the exploration of culturally and linguistically appropriate anti-bias approaches that support all children and their families. Lecture/Lab Hours: An 18-hour field practicum component is required. Prerequisite(s): LEDU 301, 335. Note(s): Special approval required. Restricted to livescan submission. Early Childhood permit candidates must pass with a grade of “B-” or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Fee: Paid Taskstream subscription required. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3.
LEDU 358 - Classroom Management in Early Childhood Settings This course offers an overview of childhood behaviors and effective strategies for managing these behaviors in the classroom. It includes a review of learning and developmental theories. The course introduces effective strategies that facilitate active learning and differentiated instructional practices that support diverse learning needs are introduced. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 9-hour field practicum component is required. Prerequisite(s): LEDU 356. Note(s): Early Childhood permit candidates must pass with a grade of “B-” or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Fee: Paid Taskstream subscription required. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. LEDU 359 - Observation and Assessment of Young Children This course explores the selection and use of formal and informal assessments to determine initial information for facilitating individual learning strategies and environments. Candidates enhance observational skills, assessment abilities, and communication reporting to families. Particular attention is given to the selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of results obtained from assessments of young children to determine skills and abilities for the purpose of curriculum planning, learning environment design, and accommodations for children with special needs. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 12-hour field practicum component is required. Prerequisite(s): LEDU 356. Note(s): Early Childhood permit candidates must pass with a grade of “B-” or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Fee: Paid Taskstream subscription required. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. LEDU 360 - Early Childhood Practicum This course provides an opportunity for child development permit candidates placed in practicum sites to explore the relationship between theory and practice. Developmental issues, the role of the early childhood educator, and the relationship between programs and families will be examined. Child development permit candidates will explore and practice techniques for the observation and recording of behavior, examine environments; and plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant practices for your children. Lecture/ Lab Hours: A 75-hour fieldwork practicum component is required. Prerequisite(s): LEDU 357, 358, and 359. Note(s): Early Childhood permit candidates must pass this course with a grade of “B-” or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for practicum. Fee: Paid Taskstream subscription required. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. LEDU 361 - Issues in Special Education This course provides a basic introduction to the history and educational philosophy of special education. It includes study of mild/moderate disabilities (specific learning disabilities, cognitive impairments, and emotional and behavioral disturbances). The course examines legal issues and laws pertaining to special education giving attention to school compliance and student and parent rights. Prerequisite(s): 301. Note(s): Education Specialist Credential and Certificate candidates must pass with a grade of “B-” or higher. Fee: Paid Taskstream subscription required. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. LEDU 362 - Assessment and Evaluation of Exceptional Learners This course introduces the types and uses of assessments to identify the strengths and needs of exceptional learners and evaluate results to develop meaningful educational practice. It provides knowledge and skills necessary for selecting, administering, interpreting and reporting results of tests related to cognitive, affective, psychomotor and social development. Emphasis will be given to translating assessment data into making informed educational decisions. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 10-hour field practicum component is required. Prerequisite(s): 301. Note(s): Education Specialist Credential and Certificate candidates must pass with a grade of “B-” or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Fee: Paid Taskstream subscription required. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. LEDU 363 - Teaching Students with Mild Disabilities in Inclusive Settings The focus of this course is to provide teacher candidates with knowledge of learning disabilities including definitions, causes, and characteristics of learning disabilities in children. The course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to make accommodations and modifications (including adaptations with technology) for individuals with mild to moderate disabilities. Particular emphasis will be 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. Prerequisite(s): 301. Note(s): Education Specialist Credential and Certificate candidates must pass with a grade of “B-” or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. Fee: Paid Taskstream subscription required. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3.
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