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Biola University
LEDU 358 - ClassroomManagement in Early Childhood Settings Credits 3 This course offers an overview of childhood behaviors and effective strategies for managing these behaviors in the classroom. It includes a review of learning and developmental theories. The course introduces effective strategies that facilitate active learning and differentiated instructional practices that support diverse learning needs are introduced. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 9-hour field practicum component is required. Notes: Early Childhood permit 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. Prerequisites: LEDU 356. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: Paid Taskstream subscription required. LEDU 359 - Observation and Assessment of Young Children Credits 3 This course explores the selection and use of formal and informal assessments to determine initial information for facilitating individual learning strategies and environments. Candidates enhance observational skills, assessment abilities, and communication reporting to families. Particular attention is given to the selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of results obtained from assessments of young children to determine skills and abilities for the purpose of curriculum planning, learning environment design, and accommodations for children with special needs. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 12-hour field practicum component is required. Notes: Early Childhood permit 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. Prerequisites: LEDU 356.
LEDU 362 - Assessment and Evaluation of Exceptional Learners Credits 3 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. Notes: 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. Prerequisites: LEDU 301. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: Paid Taskstream subscription required. LEDU 363 - Teaching Students with Mild Disabilities in Inclusive Settings Credits 3 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. Notes: 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. Prerequisites: LEDU 301. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: Paid Taskstream subscription required. LEDU 364 - Behavior and Classroom Management for Students with Special Needs Credits 3 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. Notes: 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. Prerequisites: LEDU 301. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: Paid Taskstream subscription required. LEDU 365 - Current Issues in Technology and Instruction Credits 3 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. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. LEDU 366 - Innovative Usage of Multimedia within Schools Credits 3 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. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: LEDU 365 Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level.
Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: Paid Taskstream subscription required. LEDU 360 - Early Childhood Practicum
Credits 3
This course provides an opportunity for child development permit candidates placed in practicum sites to explore the relationship between theory and practice. Developmental issues, the role of the early childhood educator, and the relationship between programs and families will be examined. Child development permit candidates will explore and practice techniques for the observation and recording of behavior, examine environments; and plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant practices for your children. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 75-hour fieldwork practicum component is required. Notes: Early Childhood permit candidates must pass this course with a grade of "B-" or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for practicum. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: LEDU 357, LEDU 358, and LEDU 359. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: Paid Taskstream subscription required. LEDU 361 - Issues in Special Education Credits 3 This course provides a basic introduction to the history and educational philosophy of special education. It includes study of mild/moderate disabilities (specific learning disabilities, cognitive impairments, and emotional and behavioral disturbances). The course examines legal issues and laws pertaining to special education giving attention to school compliance and student and parent rights. Notes: Education Specialist Credential and Certificate candidates must pass with a grade of "B-" or
higher. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: LEDU 301.
Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: Paid Taskstream subscription required.
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