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| EDEL 221: Research in Education |
An overview of the theory, procedures, application and use of research in educational settings; assist in the study of a specific area of applied research from the current professional literature; and assist in the development of a specific research proposal.
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| EDTE 180: Independent Studies (1-3 units) |
| Supervised study in specific fields of elementary or secondary education not covered by offered courses. Prerequisite: Advisor and Graduate Coordinator Consent. |
| EDTE 201: Critical Issues in Education |
| A cross-disciplinary investigation of fundamental value issues of American education in a democratic society, considered in the context of the problems and prospects of world civilizations. |
| EDTE 206: Advanced K-8 Curriculum and Instruction |
| Advanced methods in K-8 school curriculum and instruction for beginning teachers. Emphasis on best practices as delineated in the California Standards for the Teaching Profession. |
| EDTE 207: Comparative Education/Social Justice Through Film |
| Education systems in selected foreign countries. Emphasis given to educational objectives, curriculum content, teacher education and school organization. |
| EDTE 208: Sociology of Education |
| Provides an in depth exploration of historical grounding and theories of language, socialization, and political influences on the American school. This exploration includes an understanding of the social construction of knowledge, modernist influences on today’s schools, alternative views of schooling, the role of language and dialogue in teaching and learning and other social and political aspects of teaching and learning |
| EDTE 210: Becoming a Reader at Any Age |
| This course explores theory, research and practice as it relates to teaching native and nonnative English speakers who are beginning and struggling readers and writers. Must have your own classroom or instructor's permission . Prerequisite: EDEL 108A or EDSE 138A, or equivalent. |
| EDTE 211: Dev. Academic Lang. for Reading Across the Curriculum |
| An exploration of research and theory relating to reading comprehension, and practical applications of this knowledge to teaching comprehension across subject areas for first and second language learners. Must have your own classroom or instructor's permission. Prerequisite: EDEL 108A or EDSE 138A, or equivalent. |
| EDTE 212: Leadership, Politics and Program Evaluation |
| An exploration of teacher leadership, public policy, and effective literacy programs and instruction, and the role of the reading specialist as a curricular and staff development leader. |
| EDTE 213: Multicultural Literature for Children and Young Adults |
| About theorectical and practical issues surrounding the role of literature in language arts instruction, particularly as it relates to culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms. |
| EDTE 214: Learning in a Hi-Tech Environment |
| Teaching and learning with high technology from student-centered perspectives. Lab activities, field observations and investigations in individual areas of specialization. Includes theory to practice, exploring new uses of technology, logistics, leadership roles. Prerequisite: EDIT 122 (or equivalent). |
| EDTE 215: Constructivism |
| Advanced seminar in elementary and middle level science teaching and learning with emphasis on constructivist perspectives. Prerequisite: EDEL108B or equivalent. |
| EDTE 216: Ongoing Assessment in the Classroom |
| Focuses on ongoing/continuous literacy assessment and its role in guiding instructional decisions and practice. Must have your own classroom or instructor's permission. Prerequisite: EDEL 108A or EDSE 138A, or equivalent; EDTE 210, 211, and 292 or equivalents. |
| EDTE 223: Politics of Literacy |
| This course focuses on local, state, and national policies and mandates; their origins; and their impact on learners, teachers, schools, and other institutions. |
| EDE 224: Seminar in Theories around Literacy |
| About varied theorectical perspectives on literacy and language acquisition and development, schooling, and assessment. |
| EDTE 244: Seminar in Curriculum |
| Main themes and philosophies under girding American educational curriculum are explored and new options considered. Students examine the roots of today’s curricular practices and develop understandings and skills at recreating curriculum to be more empowering, democratic, and equitable. |
| EDTE 250: Qualitative Research |
| Students learn about educational research and are specifically guided in methods of conducting qualitative research. During the semester students identify a problem/issue they are interested in exploring for their MA thesis or project, do an in-depth literature review on the topic and develop appropriate methods of investigation for their study. They are acquainted with methods of analysis of the data and review forums for exchange of research findings including journals, conferences and professional organizations. |
| EDTE 260: Critical Perspective on Schooling in a Pluralist Society |
| Students learn to conduct a classroom research project focused on their student teaching classroom experience. They are guided through all aspects of the research process, prepare a research report and present the findings to their colleagues. |
| EDTE 261: Critical Studies in Lang, Culture and Narrative |
| Study of cross-cultural communication for teachers with a focus on theory and practice related to language, culture and narrative in educational settings. |
| EDTE 262: Classroom Issues in Language/Literacy Development of L2 Learners |
| Theories of first and second language acquisition and their application to teaching reading, writing and SDAIE in linguistically diverse classrooms. Prerequisite: EDEL 108A, EDSC 138A or instructor consent. |
| EDTE 281: Philosophy of Education (Alt. Spring Semesters) |
| Critical philosophical issues as they bear on education in a democratic society |
| EDTE 290C: Seminar in Theories around Literacy |
| Focuses on the design and implementation of small-scale research projects, including data analysis. Also integrates a study of current literacy research. |
| EDTE 292: Writing Across Cultures and Curriculum |
| An exploration of research, theory and practice relating to the writing processes and development of native and nonnative English speakers. This course will also be helpful for teachers preparing for National Board Certification. Must have your own classroom or instructor's permission. Prerequisite: EDEL 108A or EDSE 138A, or equivalent. |
| EDTE 298: Masters Project (3-6 units) |
| Supervised MA research project. Includes regularly scheduled research workshops to support students in analyzing data and writing up the study. This course will also be helpful for teachers preparing for National Board Certification. Prerequisite: Admission to cadidacy for the master's degree. |
| EDTE 299: Masters Thesis (3-6 units) |
| Supervised MA research thesis. Includes regularly scheduled research workshops to support students in analyzing data and writing up the study. This course will also be helpful for teachers preparing for National Board Certification. Prerequisite: Admission to cadidacy for the master's degree. |
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