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Child Development Permits – Undergraduate
Child Development Permits – Undergraduate The School of Education offers an Early Childhood 12-credit
Undergraduate students interested in teaching in the elementary schools are advised to take the Liberal Studies, Elementary Education major, which includes the required teacher preparation and pedagogy courses. However, a student from any major who wishes to teach elementary school may earn a teaching credential by successfully completing all required teacher preparation and pedagogy courses, as well as California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requirements. Students should regularly see advisors in their major as well as the School of Education. Single Subject Credentials The SB2042 Single Subject Credential authorizes instruction in the subjects listed on the credential in departmentalized classes at any grade level including preschool, grades K–12 and classes organized primarily for adults, but is especially appropriate for middle school and high school. This credential also includes authorization to teach English Language Learners within your content area. All students should regularly see advisors in their major as well as the School of Education. Undergraduate students interested in teaching at the secondary level are advised to major in the subject area they wish to teach. Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Upon the completion of the Multiple Subject or Single Subject 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
concentration within the context of the Liberal Studies, Elementary Education major and the Liberal Studies, Multidisciplinary major. Upon completion of the required Early Childhood coursework, candidates will be eligible to apply for the California Child Development Assistant Permit and the Associate Teacher Permit with the option to add the School- Age Emphasis Authorization to either permit. Candidates completing the Early Childhood coursework will enjoy hands-on experience in several local infant, toddler, and elementary-age educational settings during their required fieldwork assignments. The School of Education is also approved to recommend candidates for the Child Development Teacher, Master Teacher and Site Supervisor permits through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Applications for permits will be submitted to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing with Biola University's formal recommendation. All Child Development Permits require that all coursework be passed with a grade of "B-" or higher. Requirements, including coursework, will vary according to the Child Development Permit desired. See an Advisor in the School of Education. Permit Requirements Prerequisite Courses PSYC 200 Introduction to Psychology 3 LEDU 301 Introduction to Teaching 3 LEDU 335 Child Development: Birth through Adolescence 3 Core Requirements A paid Taskstream subscription is required. LEDU 356 Early Childhood Curriculum 3 LEDU 357 School/Family/Community Partnerships in Early Childhood Urban Settings 3 LEDU 358 Classroom Management in Early Childhood Settings 3 LEDU 359 Observation and Assessment of Young Children 3 LEDU 360 Early Childhood Practicum 3 Total Credits 24 Professional Teacher Preparation Program - Undergraduate Preliminary Credentials The 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). Multiple Subject Credentials The SB2042 Multiple Subject Credential authorizes instruction in any self-contained classroom for grades K–12, preschool, and classes organized primarily for adults, but is especially appropriate for grades K– 6. This credential also includes authorization to teach English Language Learners in self-contained and core settings.
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