Teacher Education

Faculty

Pamela J. Ross, Ph.D., Professor of Teacher Education, Director of School

Clifford P. Bee, Ph.D., Professor of Teacher Education

Marlowe J. Berg, Ph.D., Professor of Teacher Education

Ricardo J. Cornejo, Ph.D. Professor of Teacher Education

Joan F. Curry, Ed.D., Professor of Teacher Education

Joseph B. Duckworth, Ed.D., Professor of Teacher Education

Nancy Farnan, Ph.D., Professor of Teacher Education

Leif Fearn, Ed.D., Professor of Teacher Education

James Flood, Ph.D., Professor of Teacher Education

Dale E. Ingmanson, Ed.D., Professor of Teacher Education

Diane K. Lapp, Ed.D., Professor of Teacher Education

Cheryl L. Mason, Ph.D., Professor of Teacher Education

Alan McCormack, Ed.D., Professor of Teacher Education

Kathleen F. Mikitka, Ph.D., Professor of Teacher Education

Steve G. Moreno, Ed.D., Professor of Teacher Education

Valerie Ooka Pang, Ph.D., Professor of Teacher Education

Larry J. Shaw, Ed.D., Professor of Teacher Education (Graduate Adviser)

David W. Strom, Ed.D., Professor of Teacher Education

Gerald H. Treadway, Jr., Ed.D., Professor of Teacher Education

Barbara Armstrong, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Teacher Education

Nadine S. Bezuk, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Teacher Education

Ronald W. Evans, Ed.D., Associate Professor of Teacher Education

Jaime L. Lujan, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Teacher Education

Jesus Nieto, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Teacher Education

Carla S. Mathison, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Teacher Education

Cynthia Darche Park, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Teacher Education

Randolph A. Philipp, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Teacher Education

Rafaela M. Santa Cruz, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Teacher Education

My Luong Tran, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Teacher Education

Debra Lynn Bayles, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Teacher Education

Cathy A. Pohan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Teacher Education

UPPER DIVISION COURSES

511. Diagnosis and Remediation of Difficulties in Mathematics (3)

The assessment and remediation of underachievers in mathematics. Techniques in determining difficulties in mathematics and prescribing remedial work; for use by elementary and secondary classroom teachers and mathematics education specialists.

525. Discipline and Classroom Management (3) I, II

Prerequisite: Six upper division units in education, psychology or sociology.

Analysis of research and theories of classroom discipline, management, and teaching effectiveness, with practical application to the elementary and secondary classroom setting.

526. Teaching the Special Child in the Regular Classroom (2)

Prerequisite: Teaching credential or admission to multiple or single subject credential programs.

Knowledge, skills, and instructional programs for teaching handicapped students in the regular classroom. Meets the mainstreaming requirements for the California Multiple Subject credential (clear). Not open to students with credit in Special Education 550, Teaching the Special Child in the Regular Classroom.

530. Children's/Adolescents' Literature (3) I, II

Survey of children's/adolescents' literature and its incorporation into the classroom curriculum.

596. Topics in Teacher Education (1-3 or 6) SP* I, II

Designed to meet the needs of individuals or groups of teachers who wish to develop or continue the study of some problem. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor's degree. Maximum credit of six units of 596 applicable to a bachelor's degree. Maximum six units of 596 and 696 applicable to a 30-unit master's degree.

* Specified sections.

GRADUATE COURSES

600. Curriculum Development in Education (3)

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Advanced study of the research in curriculum development, construction and evaluation.

604. Advanced Problems in Instruction (3)

Prerequisites: Teaching experience and consent of instructor.

Scientific research and philosophical principles which underlie school instruction.

605. Innovations in Instruction (1-3)

Prerequisite: Teaching experience.

Exploration of innovative instructional practice in the public and private schools, with emphasis on innovative teaching strategies. An evaluation of the motivational effect and structural validity of promising instructional practices. See Class Schedule for specific content. Maximum credit three units applicable to a master's degree.

607. Seminar in Research in Curricular
Problems (1-3)

Prerequisites: Consent of the Director of the School of Teacher Education and instructor.

Individual study by graduate students who have demonstrated exceptional ability. Maximum credit three units applicable to a master's degree.

610A. Seminar in Mathematics Education -
Elementary School (3)

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Factors affecting the elementary school mathematics curriculum; recent trends and current research in the teaching of elementary school mathematics.

610C. Seminar in Science in Elementary Education (3)

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Advanced study of the problems of teaching science in the elementary school with emphasis on the literature of science education.

613. Seminar in Mathematics Education - Secondary School (3)

Factors affecting the secondary school mathematics curriculum; recent trends and current research in the teaching of secondary school mathematics.

625. Instruction in Mathematical Problem Solving (3)

Two lectures and three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Teaching credential.

Design, implementation, and evaluation of mathematical problem-solving programs in elementary and secondary grades. Use of microcomputers and hand-held calculators to solve mathematical problems.

626. Advanced Educational Psychology (3)

Prerequisite: Teacher Education 923 or valid teaching credential.

Advanced study of the research in educational psychology and its application to learning and human growth.

630. Seminar in Reading Education (3)

Prerequisite: Education 690.

Advanced study of trends in reading instruction. Topics include developmental sequences in reading skills and abilities, reading in the content fields, individual differences and interests. Students will develop individual projects or problems.

631. Seminar in Language Arts (3)

Advanced study of problems in teaching language arts. The study of the scientific research and application in the field.

632. Assessment and Evaluation of Reading and
Language Arts (5)

Four lectures and two hours of activity.

Prerequisite: Valid teaching credential; consent of instructor; and a course in methods and materials for teaching reading.

Theoretical knowledge and practical skill in assessing reading and language arts abilities using both formal and informal measures, with emphasis on informal inventories. Supervised experience using assessment materials. (Formerly numbered Teacher Education 536 and 636.)

634. Seminar in Research Investigations in Reading and Language Arts (4)

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Emphasis on interpreting, evaluating, conducting, and implementing findings of research and evaluation in reading and language arts.

637. Instructional Strategies for Reading and Language Arts (3-4)

Two lectures and two hours of activity for three units.

Three lectures and two hours of activity for four units.

Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in Teacher Education 530.

Supervised experience utilizing instructional strategies in individual and small group settings.

638. Topics in Reading Education (1-6)

Prerequisite: California Teaching Credential.

A variety of instructional sequences (mini-courses), each focusing on a single topic or competency dealing with reading instruction. See Class Schedule for specific content. Maximum credit six units applicable to a master's degree.

639. Literacy and Language (3)

Prerequisite: Teacher Education 930A or 933.

Theories of literacy and methods for developing literacy in language, reading and writing. Instructional methods and assessment techniques for children and adults.

646. Seminar in Educational Measurement (3)

Problems in educational testing. Emphasis on construction, administration and validation of teacher-made tests.

652. Change in Education (3)

Prerequisite: Valid teaching credential.

Examination of the process of change in education, analysis of recent major changes and study of techniques for effecting change.

653. Values in Education (3)

Prerequisite: Valid teaching credential or enrollment in a credential program.

Analysis of various strategies that promote clarification of values and moral dilemmas. Development of classroom strategies to measure values and implement value clarification.

655. Sociocultural Foundations of American
Education (2 or 3)

Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education.

Historical and philosophical nature of American schools as it relates to equity, pedagogy, and curriculum. Issues of equity, race, culture, gender, ethnicity, sexual preference, and social issues as they impact the classroom.

656. Comparative Education (3)

The contemporary educational ideas and practices of various countries of the world and their impact on our culture and education.

657. Philosophy of Education (3)

Advanced study of philosophical backgrounds of educational thought; a study of comparative philosophies, and an analysis of selected current trends and problems.

696. Selected Topics in Community Influences on
Learning and Curriculum Planning (1-3)

Prerequisite: Teaching experience.

Intensive study in specific areas of teacher education. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Maximum credit six units applicable to a master's degree. Maximum combined credit six units of any 596 or 696 offered by the College of Education on a master's degree.

736. Field Experience as a Reading Specialist (2)

Prerequisite: Eighteen units of core courses.

Individually designed practicum for the reading specialist.

790. Seminar in Teacher Education (3)

Prerequisite: Advancement to candidacy.

Intensive consideration of selected topics of current importance in teacher education. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Maximum credit six units applicable to a master's degree.

798. Special Study (1-6) Cr/NC/SP

Prerequisite: Consent of staff; to be arranged with department chair and instructor.

Individual study. May involve fieldwork. Maximum credit six units applicable to a master's degree.

902. Classroom Management Skills (1)

Two hours of activity.

Prerequisite: Provisional or complete admission to multiple subject credential program.

Skills in interpreting the legal aspects of education, identifying various kinds of school and classroom organization, and using instructional media and verbal stimuli to facilitate learning.

903. Secondary School Student Teaching
Seminar (1-3) Cr/NC

Prerequisites: Teacher Education 922, 933, 954, 963. To be taken concurrently with Teacher Education 964.

To plan and organize instruction in relation to all competencies acquired and to be implemented in an on-site, full-time student teaching assignment. May be repeated with new content. Maximum credit three units.

910A. Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School (1-3)

Prerequisite: Admission to multiple subject credential program or possession of a teaching credential.

Instructional methods for development of children's conceptual understanding, computational, and problem-solving skills in mathematics, including use and development of materials and programs.

910B. Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School (1-3)

Prerequisite: Admission to multiple subject credential program or possession of a teaching credential.

Developing curriculum, principles and materials of instruction, including instructional media and participation in elementary social studies education.

910C. Teaching Science in the Elementary
School (1-3)

Prerequisite: Admission to multiple subject credential program or possession of a teaching credential.

Developing research-based science curriculum, principles and materials of instruction, including instructional media and participation in elementary science education.

914. Teaching and Learning in the Content Area: Major (3)

Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education credential program.

Teaching strategies in content specific fields of study taken concurrently with student teaching. See Class Schedule for specific content. May be repeated with new content.

922. Behavioral and Psychological Aspects of
Teaching (1-4)

Prerequisite: Admission to single subject credential program. To be taken concurrently with Teacher Education 954 and 963.

Teacher competencies as they relate to learning theories, adolescent growth, self-assessment, measurement and evaluation. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Maximum credit four units.

923. Psychological Foundations of
Education (1-3)

Prerequisites: Psychology 101 and admission to multiple subject credential program.

Implementing learning process through interactive skills, using instructional principles to facilitate learning and changes in behavior and techniques used in assessing instruction and pupil growth.

930A. Teaching Reading in the Elementary
School (1-3)

Prerequisite: Admission to multiple subject credential program or possession of a teaching credential.

Nature of reading as a human behavior, various approaches, materials, and techniques used in teaching reading.

930B. Teaching Language Arts in the Elementary
School (1-3)

Prerequisite: Admission to multiple subject credential program or possession of a teaching credential.

Selecting, designing and evaluating appropriate learning experiences to assure children's growth in language arts.

933. Teaching of Reading in the Secondary School (3)

Teacher competencies as they relate to the teaching of reading/writing and diagnosing needs in the content areas. For students completing a credential at SDSU, this course must be taken concurrently with enrollment in first or second semester single subject credential program.

950. Community Study Skills (1-2)

Two to four hours of activity.

Prerequisite: Provisional or complete admission to multiple subject credential program.

Skills in observing and interpreting professional values and the diversity of social, cultural, economic and educational values within elementary school communities.

954. Humanistic and Social Aspects of Teaching (1-4)

Prerequisite: Admission to single subject credential program and concurrent registration in Teacher Education 922 and 963.

Teacher competencies as they relate to values, awareness, self-concept, rights and responsibilities. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Maximum credit four units.

960. Basic Student Teaching Seminar (1-2) Cr/NC

Prerequisites: Admission to multiple subject credential program and concurrent registration in Teacher Education 965.

Discussion of immediate problems in student teaching with emphasis on children's growth and development.

961. Advanced Student Teaching Seminar (1-2) Cr/NC

Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Teacher Education 960, 965; and concurrent registration in Teacher Education 966.

Discussion of immediate problems in student teaching with emphasis on the influence of philosophical, social and cultural factors on learning.

962. Fieldwork in Community Service in Education (1-2)

Two to four hours of activity.

Working on a tutorial basis with children and youth. Maximum credit four units.

963. Secondary School Student Teaching I (1-6)
Cr/NC/SP

Prerequisite: Admission to single subject credential program. To be taken concurrently with Teacher Education 922 and 954. Teacher Education 933 is highly recommended to be taken at this time. Student must provide own transportation to student teaching site.

On-site, part-time experience to implement teacher competencies developed in Teacher Education 922 and 954. Maximum credit six units.

964. Secondary School Student Teaching II (1-12)
Cr/NC/SP

Prerequisites: Teacher Education 922, 933, 954, 963. To be taken concurrently with Teacher Education 903. Student must provide own transportation to student teaching site.

On-site, full-day experience to implement teacher competencies as developed from the total professional sequence. Maximum credit twelve units.

965. Basic Student Teaching in Elementary
Schools (1-12) Cr/NC

Prerequisites: Admission to multiple subject credential program and concurrent registration in Teacher Education 960.

Day-to-day teaching experiences including selected instructional activities for which a teacher in a classroom is normally responsible.

966. Advanced Student Teaching in Elementary Schools (1-12) Cr/NC

Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Teacher Education 960, 965, and concurrent registration in Teacher Education 961.

Teaching experiences including all the instructional activities for which a teacher in a classroom is normally responsible.

967. Elementary School Student Teaching (15) Cr/NC
(Offered at IVC only)

Prerequisites: Admission to multiple subject credential program and concurrent registration in Teacher Education 960 and 961.

On-site, full-day teaching experiences. Two consecutive eight week assignments at two different broad levels of schooling. Each eight week assignment will provide typical responsibilities of teachers through a graduated series of experiences, such as class preparation, instruction of students, maintaining accurate student records, attending faculty meetings and parent conferences.

968. Secondary School Student Teaching (15) Cr/NC
(Offered at IVC only)

Prerequisites: Admission to single subject credential program and concurrent registration in Teacher Education 903.

On-site, full-day teaching experiences. Two consecutive eight week assignments in single subject content area; one in junior high school and one in senior high school. Each eight week assignment will provide typical responsibilities of teachers through a graduated series of experiences, such as class preparation, instruction of students, maintaining accurate student records, attending faculty meetings and parent conferences.

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