Biola University 2013–14 Catalog
using, valuing and communicating cultural knowledge for the purpose of maximizing educational objectives. Note(s): A minimum grade of “B” required for Master’s degree (a grade of “B-” is not sufficient). Credit(s): 3. SEED 525 - Secondary Content Area Reading The methods and materials for teaching reading through the content areas in secondary schools; attention to techniques for teaching reading, testing and individualization. A 35–hour field practicum component is required, 10 hours for teachers under contract. Prerequisite(s): LEDU 301 or SEED 519; LEDU 330 or SEED 526; LEDU 341 or SEED 541. Note(s): Credential candidates must pass this class with a grade of “B-” or higher. CalTPA #2. Fee: $100. Credit(s): 3. SEED 526 - 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): Concurrent registration in SEED 519. Note(s): This course waived if LEDU 301 and LEDU 330 were taken as an undergraduate. Credential candidates must pass this class with a grade of “B-” or higher. Fee: $50. Credit(s): 3. SEED 530 - Reading Process and Approaches Critical analysis of the processes and dynamics of reading as well as the methods and materials for teaching reading in the elementary and secondary schools. Theoretical models of reading, emergent literacy, current issues in literacy and instruction, and the assessment and evaluation of reading are also discussed. Prerequisite(s): LEDU 420 or SEED 520; or LEDU 425 or SEED 525. Credit(s): 3. SEED 531 - Writing Process and Approaches Writing as a process, its interrelationship to reading, cognition and to linguistic and contextual issues. Examination of current problems, instructional research, theories, methods of instruction and materials, programs, technology assessment, and the professional publication process. Credit(s): 3. SEED 532 - Diagnosis and Remediation in Reading The purpose of this course is to prepare Education Specialist candidates to integrate theory and practice related to selecting, administering, and interpreting diagnostic tools and techniques for assessing severe and/or multiple difficulties in reading, and applying diagnostic-prescriptive principles to design the most developmentally appropriate remedial plans for these students. Field-based experience required (20 hours). Credit(s): 3. SEED 533 - Single Subject Pedagogy During interrelated activities in program coursework and fieldwork, Single Subject candidates relate 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 for 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 the 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 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): Concurrent registration in SEED 525. Note(s): This course is waived if LEDU 433 was taken as an undergraduate. Credential candidates must pass this class with a grade of “B-” or higher. Fee: $25. Credit(s): 2. SEED 536 - 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): Concurrent registration in SEED 520.
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