Biola University 2015–16 Catalog
course with a grade of “B-” or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. CalTPA #2. Fee: $100. Paid Taskstream subscription required. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. LEDU 431 - Elementary Curriculum 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 area, assessment, classroom management and resources. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 200; LEDU 301, 330, 341, 420. Corequisite(s): LEDU 309, 336, 432. Note(s): 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. Fee: $100. Paid Taskstream subscription required. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. LEDU 432 - Elementary Curriculum Fieldwork A 60-hour fieldwork requirement to support the practical application of LEDU 431 Elementary Curriculum content. Candidates will design and teach several classroom lessons in local elementary schools. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 200; LEDU 301, 330, 341, 420. Corequisite(s): 309, 336, 431. Note(s): 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. Fee: Paid Taskstream subscription required. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. LEDU 433 - Single Subject Pedagogy During interrelated activities in program coursework and fieldwork, Single Subject candidates relate the Common Core and the state-adopted K–12 academic content standards for candidates in their specific subject area to major concepts and principles in their discipline, including planning, organizing, and implementing effective instruction (Grades 7–12). Single Subject Pedagogy - Art: During interrelated activities in program coursework and fieldwork, Single Subject Art candidates learn, understand and use content-specific teaching strategies for achieving the fundamental goals of the state-adopted K–12 academic content standards for students in Art (Grades 7–12). Single Subject Pedagogy - English: During interrelated activities in program coursework and fieldwork, Single Subject English candidates learn, understand and use content-specific teaching strategies for achieving the fundamental goals of the state-adopted K–12 academic content standards for students in English (Grades 7–12). Single Subject Pedagogy - Methods of Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language: During interrelated activities in program coursework and fieldwork, Single Subject Modern Language candidates learn, understand, and use specific teaching strategies and activities for achieving the fundamental goals of the state-adopted K–12 Foreign Language Framework and Student Academic Content Standards for students learning Spanish (Grades 7–12). Single Subject Pedagogy - Health Science: During interrelated activities in program coursework and fieldwork, Single Subject Health Science candidates learn, understand and use content-specific teaching strategies for achieving the fundamental goals of the state-adopted K–12 academic content standards for students in Health Science (Grades 7–12). Single Subject Pedagogy - History/Social Science: During interrelated activities in program coursework and fieldwork, Single Subject History/ Social Science candidates learn, understand and use content-specific teaching strategies for achieving the fundamental goals of the K–12 state- adopted academic content standards for History/Social Science (Grades 7–12). Single Subject Pedagogy - Mathematics: During interrelated activities in program coursework and fieldwork, Single Subject Mathematics candidates acquire a deep understanding of the interrelated components of a balanced program of mathematics instruction: computational and procedural skills; conceptual understanding of mathematics; and problem solving skills in mathematics, and acquire pedagogical skills that assist students in learning K–12 state-adopted academic content standards for Mathematics (Grades 7–12). Single Subject Pedagogy - Physical Education: During interrelated activities in program coursework and fieldwork, Single Subject Physical Education candidates learn, understand and use content-specific teaching strategies for helping students in learning K–12 state-adopted academic content standards for Physical Education (Grades 7–12). Single Subject Pedagogy - Science: During interrelated activities in program coursework and fieldwork, Single Subject Science candidates relate the state-adopted K–12 academic content standards for students in Science (Grades 7–12) to major concepts, principles and investigations in the science disciplines, including planning, organizing, and implementing effective instruction. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 200; LEDU 301, 330, 341. Corequisite(s): LEDU 436, 437 Note(s): Credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of “B-” or higher. Fee: Paid Taskstream subscription required. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2.
LEDU 364 - Behavior and Classroom Management for Students with Special Needs This course focuses 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. 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 365 - Current Issues in Technology and Instruction 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. Credit(s): 3. LEDU 366 - Innovative Usage of Multimedia within Schools Instruction includes how to use emerging technologies to improve teaching and learning in school. This course will demonstrate how to use multimedia devices to support and engage all students within K–12 classrooms. Prerequisite(s): 365. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. LEDU 367 - World Wide Web Design Instruction includes research and assessment of educational webpages and updated strategies on how to conduct Internet research. Students will design and create their own instructional webpage. Prerequisite(s): 365. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. LEDU 368 - Elements of Computer Hardware and Software Maintenance and Repair Instruction will include basic knowledge of computer hardware and software design, repair, and maintenance to assure proper usage and availability within a school. Prerequisite(s): 365. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. LEDU 369 - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders This course offers an overview of student characteristics, theory and teaching applications for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Major theories, teaching approaches, trends, etiological and diagnostic issues, classroom structure and environmental arrangements, research based instructional strategies, and family involvement will be discussed. 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 378 - CalTPA Remediation Course provides individual or small group assistance in understanding the expectations of the CalTPA tasks. Remediation is only offered to those who need to resubmit a task. Note(s): Course by arrangement. May only be taken twice. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 1. LEDU 380 - Children’s Literature 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. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 100 or 112; 113; and one of the following: ENGL 220, 230, 251, 252, 253, 281, 282, 283 or 290. Note(s): Credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of “B-” or higher. Fee: Paid Taskstream subscription required for credential candidates. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. LEDU 420 - Elementary Reading/Language Arts Methods and materials for teaching reading to students in elementary schools; attention to a variety of approaches and techniques; consideration of the needs of pupils with varied cultural and language backgrounds. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 35-hour fieldwork practicum component is required. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 200; LEDU 301, 330 and 341. Corequisite(s): 337. Note(s): 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 #2. Fee: $100. Paid Taskstream subscription required. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. LEDU 425 - Secondary Content Area Reading Methods and materials for teaching reading through content areas in secondary schools; attention to reading techniques, testing, and individualization. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 35-hour fieldwork practicum component is required. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 200; LEDU 301 or MUSC 205; LEDU 330 and 341. Note(s): Credential candidates must pass this
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