Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
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. 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. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. 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. 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 webpages that connect with teaching and how to conduct research using the Internet. Students will design and create their own webpage to assist with instruction. 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. 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 Designed to provide an understanding of the historical perspective on children’s literature through literature, film, lecture, and discussion. Literature representative of a variety of cultures and ethnic groups will be analyzed and discussed in order to strengthen cultural understanding. Emphasis will be upon developing a variety of responses to literature through art, drama, and writing in order to strengthen children’s literacy development. 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. 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. 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 course with a grade of “B-” or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. CalTPA #2. Fee: $100. 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): 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. 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. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. LEDU 433 - 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 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).
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