Biola University 2012-2013 Catalog classroom. Note(s): A minimum grade of “B” required for Master’s degree (a grade of “B-” is not sufficient). Credit(s): 3. SEED 571 - Grant Writing, Book Proposal, and Textbook Provides practice in researching and writing grants that are credible, scholarly, and comprehensive. Teaches authors how to promote their books by writing a focused, dynamic, and compelling book proposal to submit to educational publishers. Presents the steps in writing informative and credible textbooks that lead to publication. Credit(s): 3. SEED 572 - Learning, Motivation, and Student Engagement Examines curricula that motivates and engages students to promote deeper learning. Teaches how to design curricula that focuses on key skills and competencies. Instructs how to construct curricula that develops creative thinkers and independent learners in order to promote higher student engagement. Credit(s): 3. SEED 573 - Curriculum Practicum Options: 1-2 week internship, working alongside national and international publishers to see how textbook publishing companies function; interactions with district, county, and / or state educational policy makers and / or administrators; development and editing of curriculum materials; working on the SOE online journal. Note(s): This course may require travel and housing fees for on-site practicums. Credit(s): 3. SEED 574 - Current Issues in Education and Education Policy This course explores current state and federal legislation affecting the educational community. Students also examine the key statues and landmark court cases that have impacted the field of education. Practice in contacting lawmakers and lobbyists in order to express one’s sentiments on a critical issue will be provided. Credit(s): 3. SEED 575 - Coaching Clear Credential Candidates Providing support for a Clear Credential Candidate to develop deeper and more complex application of skills and knowledge learned during the California preliminary credential program. Assist the Clear Credential Candidate to accomplish appropriate personal evaluation and setting of professional development growth goals and provide support for the Clear Credential Candidate to achieve his / her goals. Note(s): Special approval required. Restricted to formal application and approval. Must hold a California Clear Credential or its equivalent. Class may be taken for 1 credit of credit up to four times. Credit(s): 1. SEED 576 - Preparing Textbooks for Publication This course presents the complex relationships in writing student texts, teacher’s editions, and ancillary materials for gifted, EL, and special needs students. Incorporates guidance in providing formal and informal assessment opportunities for teachers using the text. Acquaints curricula writers with concept presentation through visual display, page lay-out, graphics, color, and type and working with layers of editorial staff. Credit(s): 3. SEED 577 - School Leadership and Professional Learning Communities Focuses on the essential elements required for productive school leadership as well as those characteristics of leadership that should be avoided. Provides several models for instructional leadership including, building professional learning communities, coaching, and clinical supervision. Credit(s): 3.
SEED 578 - Cal-TPA Remediation Course provides individual or small group assistance in understanding the expectations of the Cal-TPA tasks. Remediation is only offered to those who need to resubmit a task. Note(s): Can only be taken twice. Graded on a Credit / No Credit basis. Credit(s): 1. SEED 593 - Clear Credential Candidate Professional Development This course provides support for the Clear Credential Candidate to evaluate their beginning levels of teaching proficiency, proposed areas in which they wish to grow professionally, and to support them in achieving the professional growth goals identified to improve application of skills and knowledge learned during their preliminary credential program. Note(s): Special approval required. Restricted to submission of Coach and Placement Information Form. May be taken up to four times for credit. A minimum grade of “B-” is required. Credit(s): 3. SEED 594 - Action Research Graduate students study student-, classroom- and school- based problems. Students set up action plans to study results of interventions leading to performance-based improvement. Prerequisite(s): SEED 553 or 554. Note(s): Special approval required. A minimum grade of “B” required for Master’s degree (a grade of “B-” is not sufficient). Students entering Fall 2012 forward are required to register for 1 credit per semester. May take up to three terms to complete. This course serves as the capstone course for the M.A.T. Restricted to petition to graduate. Credit(s): 1 - 3. SEED 595 - Comprehensive Examination Students who choose the Comprehensive Examination must demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the field of study. The content of the Comprehensive Examination includes material from the M.A.Ed. core courses. Students may elect to complete the Comprehensive Examination in lieu of the Capstone Thesis (599) or Research Project (598). Prerequisite(s): 501, 502, 503, 504, 524, 596 and TTBE 732. Note(s): Special approval required. Sign up for one credit per term. May take up to three terms to complete. A minimum grade of “B” required for Master’s degree (a grade of “B-” is not sufficient). Restricted to petition to graduate. Credit(s): 1 - 3. SEED 596 - Professional Development Module Students explore their role as leaders in the educational community, examining the change process within the context of curricular innovations and moral leadership. Paths for the capstone process are examined. Note(s): A minimum grade of “B” required for Master’s degree (a grade of “B-” is not sufficient). Credit(s): 1. SEED 597 - Independent Studies Subject matter and credits earned by arrangement. Note(s): A maximum of 6 credits may be taken. Restricted to School of Education approval. Credit(s): 1 - 3. SEED 598 - Research Project Students may elect to complete a research project or an instructional development project under the guidance of a faculty advisor. This option requires a written report and may be taken instead of the Comprehensive Examination (595) or the Capstone Thesis (599). Prerequisite(s): 501, 502, 503, 504, 524, 554, 596, and TTBE 732. Note(s): Special approval required. Sign up for one credit per term. May take up to three terms to
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