Overview of theory and application of public school teaching strategies. Human development, classroom organizations, basic assessment, classroom management, active student learning, lesson planning and analysis, effective teaching behaviors, legal responsibilities, and cultural diversity. Forty hours of field experience in appropriate settings required. This course is required for admission to basic credential programs. 4 seminar discussions.
Explores the nature of culture as a complex body of knowledge related to the understanding of self, others and schooling. Explores diversity in relation to educational history, philosophy, sociology and law which forms a basis for equity, ethics and understanding. 4 seminar/ discussions.
Introduction to formal and informal, individual and group assessment materials related to language and literacy acquisition in first and second languages; understanding validity; reliability and cultural bias of literacy assessment instruments. Prerequisites: TED 415, 424/424A or 432/432A or consent of instructor. 4 seminars.
Examination of reading as a process of constructing meaning through the dynamic interaction of the reader’s existing knowledge, the information suggested by the written language, and the context of the reading situation. 4 seminars. Prerequisites: TED 424/424A, 432/432A, or consent of instructor.
Application of theories and models of second language acquisition: historical, cultural, social, political, and economic factors influencing literacy for the second language learner. Further exploration of the influence of specific cultural context and convention on the learning environment. 4 seminars. Prerequisites: TED 415, 424/424A, or 432/432A or consent of instructor.
Exploration of the relationship between literacy and linguistics as affected by pragmatics, syntax, phonology and semantics. 3 seminars, 1 two-hour activity. Prerequisite: GED 525, 528, or consent of instructor.
Analysis of local, state, national and international policies, planning and legal issues related to literacy. Examination of the dynamics of interpersonal communication, multiculturalism and leadership in literacy of education. 2 seminars, 2 laboratory field experiences. Prerequisite: GED 596 or consent of instructor.
Introduction to literacy in the context of life-long learning in a pluralistic society. Political, economic, social and psychological factors affecting language/literacy development explored. Models of first and second language acquisition examined. 4 seminars. Prerequisites: TED 424, 432, or consent of instructor.
