54 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
425 Teaching Reading in Secondary Schools (3) Methods and materials for teaching read ing through content areas in secondary schools; attention to reading techniques, test ing, and individualization. Aminimum of 30 hours of observation/participation in schools is required. Prerequisite: 330 and consent. 430 Elementary Curriculum (4) Introduction to the scope and sequence of the elementary school curriculum in mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts; emphasis on variety of teach ing approaches, integration across content areas, classroom management, and re sources available. A minimum of 60 hours of observation/participation in public and Christian schools is required. Prerequisite: 330 and consent. 435 Secondary Curriculum and Instruction (4) Secondary school curriculum, classroom management, teaching methods, use of media and other educational skills. A mini mum of 60 hours of observation/participa tion in public and Christian schools is re quired. Prerequisite: 330 and consent. 440, 442 Student Teaching, Elementary Schools (6,6) 450, 452 Student Teaching, Secondary Schools (6,6) Full time laboratory experience in school classrooms under the direction of qualified supervising teachers and universi ty supervisors. Weekly seminar required. Prerequisite: application and consent. Students doing student teaching are limited to a maximum of 15 units that semester. If the student is working a reduction in load may be necessary. 470 Computers in the Classroom (2) Knowledge and skills in computer use in education settings; includes computer appli cations in curriculum, managing instruc tion, record keeping, generating instruc tional materials, and use within appropriate grade levels and subject areas to develop process skills. Prerequisite: consent. 480 Directed Study {1-3) Consideration of topics in school cur riculum according to needs of individual students. Prerequisite: consent.
AssOCIATION OF CHRISfIAN ScHOOlS INTERNATIONAL Biola University is approved to grant Association of Christian Schools International Teaching certificates. The program is the same as for the California certificate except that Christian Philosophy of Education (Education 560) must also be completed. COURSES 300 Introduction to Teaching (2) The structure and function of the school qualities required for teacher effectiveness, and contemporary issues in education. A minimum of 30 hours of observation/partici pation in schools is required. Successful completion of this course constitutes one of the requirements for admission to the
Preliminary Credential program. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
330 Psychological Foundations of Education (3) Application of psychological principles to the educative process, role of the teacher and learner, human growth and develop ment, learning styles, motivation, memory, transfer of learning, measurement and evalu ation, research and experimentation in learn ing theory. This class is designed to fulfill the University's writing competency require menl Prerequisite: 300 or 535, Psychology 200 and consenl 370 Teaching Assistant Preparation (1) Institution and practice in general and specific methods of teaching as an assistant to professors of large university classes. Taught jointly by instructors from the Education Department and the specific de partment using teaching assistants. 410 Mainstreaming (3) Focuses on competencies that teachers must develop to meet needs of exceptional pupils; special attention to needs of minority students, to cultural and ethnic differences, and to development of moral/spiritual values. Prerequisite: 330 and consenl 420 Teaching Reading in Elementary Schools (3) 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. A minimum of 30 hours of observation/participation in schools is re quired. Prerequisite: 330 and consent.
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