203 Teaching and Learning in School Settings (4, FaSp) Introduction to teaching through focused study of schools, teachers, and students. (Three hours lecture and discussion weekly and three hours participation experiences in schools.)
301 Tutoring Elementary, Secondary, or University Students (2, FaSp) Theory and practice of tutoring individuals and small groups in the public schools and in the university.
409 Foundations of Language Education (3, FaSp) Overview of research and current theories in bilingual, second language, and foreign language instruction.
410 The Teaching of Reading and Writing (4, FaSp) Analysis of reading/writing processes; methods/materials for teaching literacy in elementary/secondary schools; issues in biliteracy and instruction; classroom observation/participation in small-group instruction. Corequisite: CTSE 203.
414 Learning and Evaluation (2, FaSp) Principles of learning, models of teaching, and appropriate evaluation strategies.
415ab Content to Pedagogy: Mathematics in the Elementary School (a: 1, Fa; b: 1, Sp) Bridging college-level mathematics content and elementary school curricula to design developmentally appropriate mathematics instruction. Corequisite: CTSE 424ab.
416 Content to Pedagogy: Art, Music, and P.E. (3, Sp) Transformation of content in Art, Music and Physical Education to curriculum in the elementary classroom. Corequisite: CTSE 424b.
417ab Content to Pedagogy: From Science Content to Science Curriculum (a: 1, Fa; b: 1, Sp) An overview of the goals and content of science instruction at the elementary level coupled with appropriate science curricular and pedagogical models. Corequisite: CTSE 424ab.
418ab Content to Pedagogy: From Social Sciences to Social Studies (a: 1, Fa; b: 1, Sp) Content, concepts, methods, and values for integrating the social sciences in the social studies. Corequisite: CTSE 424ab.
419 Introduction to Education of Exceptional Children (3) An orientation to atypical children through a study of etiology, identification, characteristics, psychology, and their special learning problems and education.
420 Educational Programming for Exceptional Children (3) Development of skills and knowledge generic to all areas of special education including defining objectives, planning instruction, assessment and evaluation of exceptional children, and program evaluation.
424ab Curriculum and Methods in Elementary Education (a: 3, Fa; b: 3, Sp) Curriculum materials and teaching procedures in the elementary school with emphasis on the metropolitan condition: preparation for teaching the statutory subjects; group observation of teaching. Prerequisite: CTSE 203, CTSE 410.
425ab Observation and Directed Teaching in Elementary Schools (a: 4, Fa; b: 4, Sp) Observation and experience in teaching under supervision in elementary schools (one semester at the kindergarten-primary level and one semester in the intermediate or upper grades). a: To be taken concurrently with CTSE 424a. b: To be taken concurrently with CTSE 424b. Prerequisite: admission by Committee on Personnel and Credentials; corequisite: CTSE 424ab.
427 Observation and Directed Teaching for Bilingual Teaching in Elementary Schools (4, FaSp) Supervised student teaching in a bilingual elementary classroom. Prerequisite: admission by Committee on Personnel and Credentials; corequisite: CTSE 424b.
432 Use of Instructional Technology in Curriculum (2, FaSpSm) Role of audio-visual instruction in the curriculum; selection, preparation, and evaluation of audio-visual materials.
434 The Physical Education Program in the Elementary School (2) Principles, organization, curriculum, and methods for teaching physical education in the elementary school.
450ab Curriculum and Methods in Secondary Education (a: 3, Fa; b: 3, Sp) Curriculum materials and teaching procedures in the secondary school. Prerequisite: CTSE 203, CTSE 410.
451ab Observation and Directed Teaching in the Secondary School (a: 4, Fa; b: 4, Sp) Observation and experience in teaching under supervision in secondary school (one assignment in middle school/junior high school and one assignment in senior high school). Prerequisite: admission by Committee on Personnel and Credentials.
460 Curriculum and Methods in Physical Education (2, Irregular) Curriculum materials and teaching procedures in physical education in public schools.
467L Educational Software Development (3) Psychological principles, design, and computer techniques for the development of educational software. Project oriented. Prerequisite: departmental approval.
473ab Methods and Directed Teaching: Art Education (4-4, FaSp) Relation of teacher and teaching field to purposes of secondary education; curriculum construction, teaching methods, evaluation of instruction. Observation and teaching under university supervisor. Prerequisite: CTSE 203, CTSE 410; admission by Committee on Personnel and Credentials.
474ab Directed Teaching: Public School Music (4-4, FaSp) Observation and teaching under the guidance of a university supervisor and a directing teacher. Corequisite: CTSE 203, CTSE 410; admission by Committee on Personnel and Credentials.
491 Directed Teaching of the Learning Handicapped (4, FaSp) Observation and directed teaching of the learning handicapped.
493 Internship (4-8, max 8) Practical experience in a real world setting which requires application of instructional technology principles and techniques.
495 Curricula and Methods of Teaching the Learning Handicapped (3, FaSp) Development and learning characteristics of the learning handicapped; curricula, methods, and instructional materials for learning disabilities, behavior disorders, and educationally retarded at elementary and secondary school levels.
499 Special Topics (2-8, max 8) Seminar in state-of-the-art developments in instructional technology. Specific topics to be determined at the time seminar is offered.
501 Professional Responsibilities (3) Issues in professional practice; current governmental regulations and curricular guidelines.
503 Teaching and Learning in U.S. Schools (4, FaSm) Focused study of schools, teachers, students and society. (Three hours of lecture/discussion and three hours of school participation each week.)
504 Physical Science Concepts for Elementary Teachers (3, Irregular) An introduction to the basic content of the physical sciences coupled with pedagogical and curricular models appropriate for teaching in the elementary grades.
505 Earth/Space Science Concepts for Elementary Teachers (3, Irregular) An introduction to the basic content of the earth and space sciences coupled with pedagogical and curricular models appropriate for teaching in the elementary grades.
506 Life Science Concepts for Elementary Teachers (3, Irregular) An introduction to the basic content of the life sciences coupled with pedagogical and curricular models appropriate for teaching in the elementary grades.
507 Issues, History and Rationale of Science Education (3, Fa) An overview of the history, goals and issues in science education K-12. Including related literature, research basis and needs.
508 Nature of Science: Philosophy of Science for Science Educators (2-3, Sp) Introduction to the major issues in the philosophy of science with special emphasis on applications to science teaching and learning.
510 Language and Speech Problems of Exceptional Children (3) A study of language and speech development and possible pathologies as they relate to the exceptional child.
514 Curriculum of the Elementary School (3, Fa) Overview of elementary curriculum, relationships among areas, trends, materials of instruction, recent research and developing practices in the field. Prerequisite: teaching experience.
515 Curriculum and Research in Mathematics (3) Curriculum planning; instructional materials; modern teaching methods; recent research and its application in the classroom, K-12. For experienced teachers, supervisors, and administrators. Prerequisite: teaching credential or teaching experience.
517 Curriculum and Research in Science (3, Irregular) Analysis of school science and research, K-12; key scientific concepts and processes; performance objectives; discovery approaches; laboratory and field experiences.
518 Curriculum and Research in Social Studies (3) Curriculum planning; instructional materials; modern methods of teaching; recent research and its application in the classroom, K-12. Open only to experienced teachers, supervisors, and administrators.
521 Course Design for Language Learning (3) (Enroll in EDHP 521)
526 Workshop in Curriculum and Instruction (1-6, Irregular) Preparation of units of work, materials of instruction, and other projects for improvement of curriculum and instruction.
528 Foundations of Reading Instruction (3, Fa) Survey of psychological, physiological, sociological, and methodological research relating to the teaching of reading and reading improvement from infancy to adulthood. Prerequisite: teaching experience.
530 Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction (2, max 6, FaSp) Classroom management, instructional strategies, and instructional materials; pre-school through grade 12.
533 Student Health and Welfare (4, FaSpSm) Physical and emotional welfare of students; emphasis on the identification of and intervention in behaviors incompatible with educational achievement; prevention of school drop-out.
534 Diagnosis of Reading Disability (3, Fa) Theoretical and practical consideration of the causes of reading disability and techniques and materials for individual diagnosis. Prerequisite: CTSE 528.
535 Remediation of Reading Disability (3, Sp) Clinical and classroom techniques, materials for correcting reading disability; participation in instructional program of the Reading Center. Prerequisite: CTSE 534.
537 Methods in Bilingual Education and in Teaching English as a Second Language (3, Sp) Survey of procedures and materials for use in bilingual education and in teaching English as a second language; communication through understanding, speaking, reading, and writing from the elementary through adult levels.
538 Curricula and Cultural Pluralism (3, FaSp) Concepts, values, and pedagogical strategies for multicultural education.
539 Curriculum Leadership in Urban Education (3, Sp) Strategies for improvement of curriculum and instruction in urban school systems.
540 Evaluation of Learning Materials and Software (3, Fa) Criteria and procedures for selection and evaluation of computer software and other instructional materials; synthesis of research; resources in the field.
543 Reading Programs Leadership (3, Sp) Skills and understandings needed to provide curricular leadership of reading programs, including change, interaction, evaluation, inservice, working with parents and aides and bilingual/cultural groups. Prerequisite: CTSE 528, CTSE 534, CTSE 535.
544 Curriculum Making: Political Perspectives (3, Sm) Roles of textbook publishers and testing agencies; influence of state and federal policies on curriculum development.
545 Career Education (3, Sm) Career education curriculum and instruction including Work Experience Education, Regional Occupational Programs, and vocationally oriented programs inside and outside the schools.
547 Psychology and Education of Mentally Gifted and Creative Learners (3, Irregular) Survey of the development, identification, and special methods and resources in education and guidance of the gifted.
548ab Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Multiple Subjects (a: 4, Fa; b: 4, Sp) Curriculum, instructional processes, learning environments, and the professional responsibilities of teachers for linking knowledge of subject fields, pedagogy, and insight about elementary school-aged children. Prerequisite: CTSE 503.
549ab Observation and Directed Teaching in Multiple Subjects (a: 4, Fa; b: 4, Sp) Supervised observation and experience in teaching the multiple subjects for kindergarten through eighth grades (one assignment in primary; one in intermediate or upper grades. Prerequisite: CTSE 503.
550ab Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Single Subjects (a: 4, Fa; b: 4, Sp) Curriculum, instructional processes, learning environments, and the professional responsibilities of teachers for linking knowledge of a subject field, pedagogy, and insight about young adults. Prerequisite: CTSE 503.
551ab Observation and Directed Teaching in Single Subjects (a: 4, Fa; b: 4, Sp) Supervised observation and experience in teaching a single subject field at the middle- and high-school levels (one semester at each level). Prerequisite: CTSE 503.
552 Advanced Teaching Styles and Strategies (1-4, Irregular) Analysis and application of teaching styles and strategies; evaluation of curriculum materials.
553 Advanced Classroom Performance (2-6, Irregular) Validation of teaching competence through student teaching of the statutory subjects (K-12).
554 Curriculum Planning in Secondary Schools (3, Fa) Principles of course construction; critical comparison of various types of course improvement. Prerequisite: CTSE 550 or CTSE 500 and teaching experience.
556 Methods of Instruction for the Elementary School Hearing-Impaired Child (4, Fa) Curricular, instructional materials, and methods for teaching academic subjects to hearing-impaired children.
557 Directed Teaching of the Elementary School Hearing-Impaired Child (4, Sp) Observation and directed teaching of the elementary school hearing-impaired child. Prerequisite: teaching credential or equivalent and approved by JTC.
558 Culture and Learning in Schools: Latino (3, Sp) History, values, beliefs, and the demography of Spanish-speaking people; implications for the American classroom. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 220.
559 Culture and Learning in Schools: Chinese (3) History, values, beliefs, and the demography of Chinese-speaking people; implications for the American classroom.
560 Primary Language Instruction in a Bilingual Setting (3, Sm) Bilingual programs, their goals, personnel, teaching methods, and materials.
561 Management of Behavior Disorders in Exceptional Children (3) Management techniques with behaviorally disordered children in school settings; application of major theories of behavioral control.
562 Problems of the Learning Handicapped (3) Etiology and characteristics of the learning disabled, behaviorally disordered, and educationally retarded; evaluation of instructional systems for the learning handicapped.
563 The Assessment of Learning Deficits (3) Identification and diagnosis of specific learning deficits in children by means of clinical-educational instruments and informal techniques.
564 Remedial Procedures for the Educationally Handicapped (3) Curricular and methodological issues and specific remedial procedures related to the implementation of the special education of children who have learning disabilities.
565 Participation of Exceptional Children in Regular School Programs (4, FaSpSm) Special systems and procedures designed for teaching handicapped and gifted and talented students in the regular classroom, with special emphasis on techniques and procedures.
570 Language Proficiency Assessment of Language Minority Students (3, Fa) Research and practice issues involved in assessing languages and other competencies of non- and limited English proficient language minority children and adults. Prerequisite: departmental approval.
571 Instructional Design (3, FaSp) Formulation and design of effective instruction; emphasis on analysis of media characteristics and instrumentation requirements.
572 Instructional Media Production (3) Instructional application of mixed media and multiple media presentation formats, including examination of relevant design elements and production.
573 Management of Instructional Resources (3, Fa) Operation of instructional or training material centers including proposal preparation, facilities design, supply and maintenance procedures, budget preparation, and personnel selection.
574 Instructional Uses of Television (3, FaSp) The use of television in individual classrooms and on a school-wide basis; review of research and exploration of future uses of the medium.
575 Applications of Computers and Information Processing to Education and Training (3, Fa) Fundamental uses of the computer as a design tool in instructional technology, including selected higher-level language, elementary educational systems architectures, CAI, CMI, data processing.
576 Technology in Contemporary Education (3, FaSp) Development and scope of instructional technology and its role in modern educational and training systems; overview of instructional development; innovation and trends in the field.
577 Language Development of the Hearing-Impaired Child during Early Childhood (2, Fa) An introductory course in the early language development of hearing-impaired children with special emphasis on enhancing caregiver-child interactions.
578 Methods of Teaching Speech to the Hearing-Impaired Child (2, Fa) Introduction to methods for speech development and remediation for the hearing-impaired child.
579 Directed Teaching of the Hearing-Impaired Child during Early Childhood (2, Fa) Observation and directed teaching of infant, toddler, and preschool hearing-impaired children and their parents.
580 Aural-Oral Education of the Hearing-Impaired Child (3, Fa) Application of audiological theory to the auditory development of the hearing-impaired child.
581 Education of the Hearing-Impaired (3, Sp) Historical trends, current research, issues, and their application to the hearing-impaired child.
582 Language Development for the Hearing-Impaired Child (4, Sp) Current language development theory, assessment, curriculum planning, and implementation for the hearing-impaired child.
583 Advanced Methods, Practicum, and Research in Speech for the Hearing-Impaired Child (4, Sp) Instruction and supervised implementation in methods for speech development, remediation, and advanced assessment; examination and application of current research. Prerequisite: CTSE 483.
586 Teaching Reading and Writing in a Second Language for the Literate Student (3, Fa) Survey of current theory, research, and practice in the teaching and learning of second-language reading and writing to students literate in their own languages.
588 Practicum in Second Language Teaching (2-6, Sp) Observation and participation in ESL programs of various types and levels. Students assigned to programs on basis of experience, needs, and interests. Prerequisite: CTSE 409.
591 Field Work in the Area of Exceptional Children (3, max 6, FaSp) Field work in special education facilities. Graded CR/NC.
592 Independent Study in Special Education (1-3) Applied research, creative projects, or investigations involving new techniques to be used with exceptional children. Graded CR/NC.
593ab Master's Seminar (2-2, FaSp) An examination and analysis of research and literature in the area of curriculum, teaching, and/or special education. Lecture and discussion. Graded CR/NC.
594abz Master's Thesis (2-2-0, FaSp) Required of all candidates for the degree M.S. in Ed. who do not choose the master's seminar (593ab). Credit on acceptance of the thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.
599 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, Irregular) Seminar in selected topics in curriculum, teaching, and special education.
605 Socio-Political Context of Bilingual Curriculum and Instruction (3, Fa) Social, legal, and political constraints on bilingual, English as a second language, and foreign language curriculum and instruction in the U.S. Prerequisite: departmental approval.
606 Biliteracy, Learning, and Instruction (3) Study of literacy (reading/writing) in more than one language; relationships between oral proficiency, writing systems, cognition, and instruction. Prerequisite: departmental approval.
615 Instructional Theory and Technology (3, Sp) Examination of prescriptive theories of instruction which contribute to instructional research and design; emphasis on models which include learner, task, and instructional interactions. Prerequisite: CTSE 571.
616 Research in Instructional Technology (3, Irregular) Examination of current research in instructional technology; emphasis on empirical and analytic studies that promise both contributions to future educational design and to clarify theoretical issues. Prerequisite: CTSE 571.
617 Development and Implementation of Instructional Programs (3, Sp) Development, validation, and installation of instructional programs; emphasis on systems design approach with integrated media application. Prerequisite: CTSE 571.
618 Advanced Telecommunications in Education (3, Sp) Development of instruction for television-based distribution systems, including an examination of special problems related to entry behaviors, response techniques, and evaluation. Prerequisite: CTSE 574.
619 Advanced Computers in Instruction and Training (3, Irregular) Applications of computers in instruction and training including artificial intelligence, CAI, small and large scale simulation, and informational retrieval techniques. Prerequisite: CTSE 575 and knowledge of computer language such as BASIC or PASCAL.
630 Seminar in Improvement of Curriculum and Instruction (3, Sp) Consideration and analysis of procedures for improving instruction in the elementary and secondary schools. Group analysis of current problems in selected schools.
631 Evaluation of Educational Programs (3, Fa) Principles and procedures for assessing the quality and effectiveness of educational programs and materials in elementary and secondary schools.
635 Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning Environments (3, Fa) Relationships among curriculum, teaching and learning environments; normative, positive analyses of curriculum and instructional processes; emphasis on alignment and consideration of languages, culture, and society. Admission to doctoral program and departmental approval is required.
640 Instructional Leadership Seminar (3, Sp) Curriculum improvement through the development of instructional sequences, models of teaching and direct instruction. Designed for in-service leaders, supervisors, and administrators. Prerequisite: teaching experience.
643 Current Research in Intellectual Deficits (3, Sp) Critical theories and research concerning learning characteristics and psychological aspects of cognitive disorders; conceptual frameworks for educational treatment; impact on family and community.
649 Initial Encounters with Print: The Beginnings of Reading and Writing (3, Fa) Theoretical, empirical, pedagogical issues of initial literacy learning; parallels between oral and written language development; effects of culture and home environment; developmental patterns and strategies. Prerequisite: doctoral standing.
650 Curricular and Instructional Systems in Special Education (3, Sm) Critical analysis of current curricular and instructional practices in special education; development of instructional systems for use in programs for handicapped children.
659 Seminar in Comprehending, Composing, and Instruction (3, Sp) Reading and writing processes and their interrelationship; cognitive, linguistic, and contextual issues; instructional literacy research. Prerequisite: doctoral standing.
669 Seminar in Literacy, Cognition, and Curriculum (3, Fa) Current theory and research in the fields of literacy, cognition, and curriculum as it relates to the development and implementation of integrated literacy curricula. Prerequisite: doctoral standing.
673 Theoretical Foundations of Learning Deficits (3) The application of theories of perception and language development as they relate to children with specific learning disabilities.
688 School Leadership and Instructional Improvement (3, SpSm) Instructional leadership in the implementation of change in K-12 schools. Emphasis on research-based strategies for curriculum supervision, curriculum development and instructional improvement. Admission to the Ed.D. degree program is required.
690 Readings in Curriculum, Teaching, and Special Education (1-3, FaSpSm) Individual study under the guidance of a faculty member. Graded CR/NC.
694abz Advanced Thesis (2-2-0, Irregular) Required of all candidates for the degree of Advanced Master of Education who have not previously completed an acceptable master's thesis or the equivalent. Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.
729 Advanced Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction (3, Sm) Examination of basic problems and current trends in curriculum and instruction K-12; individual study and research on selected topics. Graded CR/NC. Prerequisite: admission to the doctoral program.
790 Research (1-12, FaSpSm) Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
791 Proposal for Doctoral Dissertation (1, FaSp) Preparation of initial dissertation proposal. Graded CR/NC.
794abcdz Doctoral Dissertation (2-2-2-2-0, FaSpSm) Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
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