Education
Psychological Foundations of Education
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; Concurrent: 420. Note(s): Credential candidates must pass this course with a “B-” or higher. 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; Concurrent: 420. Note(s): Credential candidates must pass this course with a “B-” or higher. Credit(s): 1. LEDU 341 - Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students Assessment, theory and instructional methodology for assisting English learners. In-depth analysis of state mandates to ensure appropriate English development for reading, writing and content areas. Selection of appropriate instructional materials, methodology and social support to maximize English language development. 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. CalTPA #1. Fee: $100. Credit(s): 3. LEDU 356 - Early Childhood Curriculum Examines ways to create meaningful curriculum that is aligned with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) program standards and the California Content Standards. Teacher candidates develop curriculum plans that integrate language and literacy, mathematics, and play for children ages 3 to 6. Particular attention is given to the key role of adult-child interactions and teaching strategies supporting physical, social and intellectual development for all children. Field-based experiences required. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 200; LEDU 335. Note(s): Special approval required. Restricted to livescan submission. Credit(s): 3.
LEDU 330
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Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students Secondary Content Area Reading
LEDU 341
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Single Subject Pedagogy Secondary Curriculum
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Courses Education (LEDU)
LEDU 301 - Introduction to Teaching The structure and function of the school, foundations of education, qualities required for teacher effectiveness, and contemporary issues in education. A 25-hour fieldwork practicum component is required. Successful completion of this course constitutes one of the requirements for admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. CBEST must be taken during this course. Restriction(s): May not be Freshman class. Note(s): Special approval required. Must submit Certificate of Clearance forms and valid TB test results. Credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of “B-” or higher. Fee: Approximately $130 for livescan and application fees will be required. Credit(s): 3. LEDU 309 - Elementary Math/Science 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 Math and Science. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 200; LEDU 301, 330, 341; Concurrent: 420. Note(s): Credential candidates must pass this course with a “B-” or higher. Fee: $25. Credit(s): 2. LEDU 330 - Psychological Foundations of Education Application of psychological principles to the education process, role of the teacher and learner, human growth and development, learning styles, motivation, memory, transfer of learning, measurement and evaluation, research and experimentation in learning theory. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 200; LEDU 301 or MUSC 205. Note(s): Special approval required. Restricted to formal application and acceptance to the School of Education. Credential candidates must pass this course with a “B-” or higher. This course is designed to fulfill the University’s writing competency requirement for credential students. Fee: $50. Credit(s): 3. 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. Credit(s): 3. LEDU 335 - Child Development: Birth through Adolescence Basic concepts of cognitive development, including
LEDU 357 - School/Family/Community Partnerships in Early Childhood Urban Settings
Examination of family, community, societal, and cultural influences on children’s schooling and learning. Emphasis on strategies for integrating family members and community resources into the learning process. Exploration of culturally and linguistically appropriate anti-bias approaches that support all children and their families. Field-based experiences required. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 200; LEDU 335. Note(s): Special approval required. Restricted to livescan submission. Credit(s): 3.
LEDU 358 - Classroom Management in Early Childhood Settings
Overview of childhood behaviors and effective strategies for managing these behaviors in the classroom. Includes a review of learning and developmental theories. Effective strategies
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