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Course Descriptions: Education
The following abbreviations denote a course that
satisfies or partially satisfies a particular general education
requirement: GE (General Education),
PS (Presentation Skills),
RM (Research Methods), and
WI (Writing Intensive).
EDUCATION
EDUC 351. Child and Adolescent Development (4)
A study of human growth and development from early childhood through adolescence, with emphasis on physical/motor, moral, cognitive, social, and emotional development and on how human development relates to classroom issues.
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EDUC 561. Educational Psychology (4)
An educational psychology course which includes such topics as educational objectives, student characteristics, learning theory, motivation, teaching methods, and evaluation. Although theoretically based, the course offers a blend of a review of the research on teaching/learning and the applications for the classroom. Twenty hours of field work in an elementary school are required. Personal transportation recommended (RM, PS).
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EDUC 562. The School and Society (4)
This course emphasizes the socialization function of schools and the increasing culturally and linguistically diverse students, intercultural relations, and educational equity in the classroom, as well as educational issues of school safety, family and community involvement and influence, and the place of public schools in mediating differences. The course also includes an introduction to the history and philosophy of education. Twenty hours of field work in a secondary school are required. Personal transportation recommended. (Same as SOC 462.) (WI).
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EDUC 564M. Literacy Theory and Methods for Multiple Subject (4)
Methods of teaching reading and writing as reciprocal processes is the focus of the course, although other approaches are discussed. Assessing reading and language development, selecting and preparing materials for instruction, and methods for teaching writing processes are all features of the course.Teaching methods for diverse linguistic and ethnic groups is included to reflect California’s communities and State Frameworks. Prepares student for RICA examination. Selecting and preparing materials for instruction, integrating technology with teaching, and methods for teaching writing processes will be included. Prerequisites or co-requisites: EDUC 561, 562. Fifty hours of field work are required. Personal transportation recommended.
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EDUC 564S. Literacy Theory and Methods for Single Subject (4)
The focus of the course is on the teaching of reading and language arts to secondary students. The course teaches methods and theories of teaching reading content in bilingual and other classrooms with cross-cultural and limited-English proficient students. Attention is given to methods of teaching and assessing English language development. Software technology is reviewed to provide practical insight to the teaching process. Fifty hours of field work are required. Personal transportation recommended. Prerequisites or corequisites: EDUC 561, 562.
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EDUC 565. Teaching Performance and Assessment Preparation and Administration (1)
Provides guidance for students as they prepare to show expertise in the California Teacher Performance Expectations (TPE’s) and prepare for final state testing in the state required Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA). This is the culminating step in the process of obtaining the California Preliminary Teaching Credential. Cr/NC grading only.
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EDUC 566. School Curriculum and Methods—Single Subject (4)
Emphasizes the basic principles of curriculum and instruction: setting goals, planning activities, organizing instruction, evaluation methods. The course requires the individual development of Web sites and the production of an electronic portfolio of lesson plans and projects. Prerequisites: EDUC 561, EDUC 562, EDUC 564S, and concurrent enrollment and participation in EDUC 581 or consent of the instructor.
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EDUC 567. Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Social Science in the Elementary School (1)
Emphasis is placed on the effective methods of teaching social science in a multiple-subject classroom. Textbooks and other multi-media materials for the elementary school are reviewed. Finding and critiquing materials such as texts and technology tools in the subject is a vital part of the course content. Prerequisites: EDUC 561, EDUC 562, EDUC 564M or consent of instructor. Taken concurrently with EDUC 571.
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EDUC 568. Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Science in the Elementary School (1)
Emphasis is placed on the selection, organization, and presentation of the multiple-subject classroom science curriculum. Current trends in elementary science materials and methodology are investigated along with characteristics of effective science programs. The course utilizes the collection of materials online and encourages the inspection of appropriate software programs and Web sites. Prerequisites: EDUC 561, EDUC 562, EDUC 564M or consent of instructor. Taken concurrently with EDUC 571.
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EDUC 569. Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School (1)
The course provides training in the application of current teaching methods to the elementary school math curriculum. Topics include diagnosis/ prescription, classroom organizational strategies, and the use of varied materials to provide successful learning experiences for children. Participants construct learning hierarchies and develop math units. The course requires the construction of learning hierarchies and the development of math units. Prerequisites: EDUC 561, EDUC 562, EDUC 564M or consent of instructor. Taken concurrently with EDUC 571.
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EDUC 570. Culture, Language, and Learning (4)
Prepares students to understand and apply pedagogical theories, principles, and instructional practices for comprehensive instruction in linguistically and culturally diverse K-12 classrooms. Includes an introduction to culture as it relates to schooling, a study of the structure of the English language, theories of first and second language development, theories and practices of English language development, and practices that provide English language learners access to core curriculum. Course content addresses California Teaching Performance Expectations regarding the instruction of English language learners. Prerequisites: EDUC 561, EDUC 562, and EDUC 564M or 564S.
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EDUC 571. Introduction to Student Teaching in the Elementary School (4)
A semester course including a supervised student teaching experience in a multiple-subject classroom. Course includes an evening seminar along with 160 classroom hours of observation, teaching, and ESL tutoring. Teacher candidates will develop reflective practices through electronic journal entries. Requirements include participation in technology workshops along with the development of a teacher Web site. Taken concurrently with EDUC 567, 568, and 569. Personal transportation required.
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EDUC 572. Student Teaching in the Elementary School I (4)
The first full-day, eight-week, student teaching experience under supervision in a multiple-subject classroom. Course includes a weekly seminar that will examine relevant educational issues. Taken concurrently with EDUC 573. Prerequisite: EDUC 571. Personal transportation required.
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EDUC 573. Student Teaching in the Elementary School II (4)
The second full-day, eight-week, student teaching experience under supervision in a multiple-subject classroom. Course includes a weekly seminar that will examine relevant educational issues, including the use of technology in teaching and the completion of a cumulative digital portfolio. Taken concurrently with EDUC 572. Personal transportation required.
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EDUC 581. Introduction to Student Teaching in the Secondary School (4)
A semester course including a supervised student teaching experience in a single-subject classroom. Course includes an evening seminar along with 160 classroom hours of observation, teaching, and ESL tutoring. Teacher candidates will develop reflective practices through electronic journal entries. Requirements include technology workshops along with the development of a teacher Web site. Taken concurrently with EDUC 566. Personal transportation required.
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EDUC 582. Student Teaching in the Secondary School I (4)
The first full-day, eight-week, student teaching experience under supervision in a single-subject classroom. Course includes a weekly seminar that will examine relevant educational issues. Taken concurrently with EDUC 583. Prerequisite: EDUC 581. Personal transportation required.
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EDUC 583. in the II (4)
The second full-day, eight-week, student teaching experience under supervision in a single-subject classroom. Course includes a weekly seminar that will examine relevant educational issues, including the use of technology in teaching and the completion of a cumulative digital portfolio. Taken concurrently with EDUC 582. Personal transportation required.
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EDUC 590. Research in Education (1-4)
Consent of the divisional chairperson is required.
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EDUC 592. Selected Topics (1-4)
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EDUC 599. Directed Studies (1-4)
Course work may be completed through selected reading, research, and independent study by approval and special arrangement with a faculty member. Consent of the divisional chairperson is required.
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Although the above are excerpted from the 2008-2009 Seaver catalog this is
not an official binding document. To view the actual catalog visit:
http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/academics/catalog/
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