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COURSES

 

Education (Educ)

101. Practicum in Tutoring (1-3)
Skills in tutoring individuals and small groups. Study habits, problem solving, writing and test-taking skills. Field work in tutoring. Not applicable for public school credentials. (Former S Ed 165)

122F. Field Work in Outdoor Education (1-2; max total 2)
Prerequisite: T Ed 130 or T Ed 152; permission of instructor. Practice at camp with responsibilities of counseling, camp leadership, curriculum planning and evaluation; utilization of resource people from several disciplines.

135. Audio-Visual Education (2)
Evaluation, selection, and utilization of various types of contemporary instructional materials, systems, and equipment. Laboratory experiences in the operation of equipment and materials design.

136. Multicultural Education (3)
Helps teachers cope effectively with diverse student needs in a plural society. Considers ethnic, socio-economic, sex, religious, other subcultural differences and problems of curriculum and instruction in multi-group classrooms.

138. Teaching the Linguistically Different (3)
In-depth study of principles and problems of new bilingual and bicultural modes in the education of the culturally and linguistically different child of Hispanic descent in the USA. Contrasting linguistic, cultural, learning styles, including classroom implications.

139. Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Education (3)
Prerequisite: Educ 138 or permission of instructor. Methods and materials for bilingual/cross-cultural classrooms. A practical look at language arts methodologies for English and Spanish; teaching subject matter in two languages to bilinguals; bilingual teacher-pupil interaction strategies.

141. School Library Reference and Bibliography (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Evaluation and use of basic reference tools found in the school library; selection, critical evaluation, and sources. (Former E Ed/S Ed 141 )

142. Selection and Uses of Library Materials (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Selection and use of materials for school media centers according to the needs of children and the educational goals of the school program. (Former E Ed/S Ed 142 )

143. Literature for Young People (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Survey of selected materials appropriate to the needs, interests, and abilities of young people. Use of books for curricular, leisure, and guidance purposes, practice in reviewing media and in giving book talks.

144. Advanced Cataloging (3)
Prerequisite; permission of instructor. Extensive practice in cataloging, with emphasis upon resources requiring special description, such as audio-visual, resource material, and pamphlets. (Former E Ed/S Ed 144)

145. School Library Practicum (9)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Observation and practice work in selected school libraries; includes at least 180 clock hours of supervised library experience under the supervision of a credentialed librarian. (Former E Ed/S Ed 145)

147. Administration of School Library Services (3)
Prerequisite; admission of credential program. The materials-centered library; effective organization and maintenance based on standards, aims, and policies for the library in relation to curriculum, budgeting, reporting, and evaluating. (Former E Ed/S Ed 147)

148. Organization of School Library Materials (3)
Prerequisite: Educ 147 and admission to credeniial program. Acquisition, cataloging, (classification, and allied processes for a materials-centered school library. Practice in cataloging and classifying library materials; development of a sample catalog. (Former E Ed/S Ed 148 )

153. Educational Statistics (3)
Methods of describing, analyzing, and interpreting data; statistical inference, including "t" test, ANOVA, correlation and prediction, chi square, and simple research design.

154. Measurement in Education (3)
Objective measurement of capacities and achievement of pupils; construction of informal, objective examinations and criteria for selection of standardized measuring instruments; planning and administering a measurement program. (Former AS 154)

157. Curriculum and Instruction in the Middle School (3)
Prerequisite: T Ed 130 or T Ed 152 (may take concurrently). Principles and practices of instruction in middle schools, classroom organization and management, measurement and evaluation.

164. Tutorial Reading (3)
Prerequisite: T Ed 156. Designed to give the student direct involvement with a child who has reading problems; practical experience that uses the knowledge, skills, and techniques obtained in the prerequisite basic reading course. Testing, diagnosis, and remediation techniques are stressed. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)

166. Reading Improvement (2)
A course to improve reading abilities. Emphasis placed on improving vocabulary, comprehension, and flexibility in reading skills.

174. Theory of Reading (3)
Prerequisite: T Ed 156 and permission of instructor. Study of the theory of teaching as it relates to the psychology of reading, thinking, and learning; the structure and dialects of the English language; cultural differences; motivation of children, colleagues, and communities.

180T. Topics in Education (1-3; max total 9)
Issues and topics in educational foundations; curriculum and instruction; early childhood, elementary, middle school, and secondary education; pupil personnel services; supervision and administration; child abuse; and computer literacy.

181. Methods and Materials in College Teaching (2)
Prerequisite: Instructional strategies, procedures, and techniques. Laboratory management, audio visual techniques, measurement and evaluation. (1 seminar, 2 lab hours)

182. Field Work in College Teaching (4)
Prerequisite: Educ 181 or T Ed 161, advancement to candidacy tar master's degree. Supervised field experiences, including teaching practice in community colleges, minimum 45 hours. Scheduled conferences with university supervisor and cooperating community college instructor.


 

GRADUATE COURSES

Education (Educ)

220. Research in Education (3)
Prerequisite: 15 units of education courses or equivalent. Seminar in research methodology; identification of educational research problems; use of library resources, data gathering and processing, writing a research report; applies to elementary and secondary teaching, early childhood, reading, administration, counseling, special education, and related fields.

224. Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Disabilities (3)
Prerequisite: T Ed 156 and permission of instructor. Causes of reading disabilities; observation and interview procedures; diagnostic instruments; standard and informal tests; materials and methods of instruction. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)

234. Practicum in Reading Disabilities (3)
Prerequisite: T Ed 156, Educ 224. Laboratory experiences in the diagnosis and correction of reading disability cases under supervision. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)

244. Research in Reading Curriculum (3)
Prerequisite: Educ 174, 224, 234, and permission of instructor. Study of selected curricula; planning curriculum in reading; effective ways of dealing with the functions and duties of reading specialists and consultants.

250. Seminar in Curriculum (3)
Prerequisite; teaching credential. Theory and practice of curriculum development, evaluation, and revision. Study of contemporary problems and curricular approaches to meet societal needs. (Former E Ed 250)

254. Supervised Field Experiences in Reading (3)
Prerequisite: Educ 224, 244, and permission of instructor. Intensive varied supervised field experiences involving diagnosis and treatment of reading difficulties; development or refinement of reading programs; evaluation of reading instruction; application of interpersonal communications and group process skills.

275. Practicum in Curriculum Development (1-6; max total 6)
Prerequisite; teaching credential. Study and application of contemporary research in curriculum development.

277. Professional Organizations in Education (3)
Prerequisite: graduate standing. Role of educators' organizations in American education. Occupational problems and issues, economic and political advocacy, occupational ethos and control, job security, ethics, grievances, collective bargaining.

282. Philosophy of Education (3)
Seminar on philosophical issues in educational theory and practice and their historical backgrounds. Educational implications of current and historical systematic philosophical outlooks and ideological trends.

284. Seminar in International Education (3)
Analysis of historical, social and political forces which shape national education endeavor. Emerging international education efforts and organizations

285. Seminar in Advanced Educational Psychology (3)
Prerequisite; T Ed 130 or T Ed 152. Seminar on the psychological foundations of education; nature and characteristics of development, learning process, forces which affect educational growth.

286. Social Issues in Education (3)
Prerequisite: T Ed 140 or T Ed 151, or course in sociology or anthropology and permission of instructor. Seminar for analysis of effect on institutional and ideological! trends and problems on the role and operation of the school in American society.

287. Seminar in History of Educational Thought (3)
Prerequisite: Educ 282, or philosophy course and permission of instructor. Seminar on historical foundations of educational theory; growth of thought regarding teaching and learning; relationship of educational theory and practice in the United States.

298. Directed Research (4)
Prerequisite: advancement to candidacy for the master's degree; "B" average on 24 units of the master's program including Educ 220. Research in solution of educational problems in administration and supervision, counseling and guidance, educational theory, early childhood, reading, special education. Individual research papers and weekly seminar conference arranged.

299. Thesis (4)
Prerequisite: see master's degrees -- thesis, project, or thesis alternative. Preparation, completion, and submission of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree. See School at Education and Human Development Graduate programs Coordinator for School thesis guidelines.


IN-SERVICE COURSES

Education (Educ)

306. Foundations of Adult Education (3)
Scope and function at adult education. curriculum principles and practices, instructional techniques and media. student and instructional! evaluation; applicable on a B.S. degree in Vocational Education.

316. Seminar In Adult Education (3)
Prerequisite: Educ 306. Community and occupational relationships. work experience. counseling and guidance. leadership development. community and cultural differences; applicable on a B.S. degree in Vocational Education.

326. Independent Study In Adult Education (3)
Prerequisite: Educ 316. Individually prescribed assignments in terms of candidate's educational and occupational background and teaching field; applicable on a B.S. degree in Vocational Education.

353. Curriculum Problems and Practices (1-3; max total 12 if no topic repeated)

380T. Topics in Education (1-6; max total 12)

395. Supervision of Student Teachers (2; max total 4)

 

Note: Educ 306, 316, and 326 are equivalent to the CSU consortium courses D S 306, 316, and 326; they satisfy specified requirements for the Designated Subjects Credential for Adult and Vocational Education.


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