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3.00 Credits
Critical analysis of purposes and processes of public schooling, including an examination of the sociopolitical relationship between public schools and society, and the relationship between culture, community, achievement, educational theory and practice. Emphasis on the social, cultural, historical and philosophical foundations of education; theories of learning; and ethno-cultural, social, emotional and cognitive development. Students examine their attitudes regarding gender, sexuality, race, language and ability. Students develop a philosophy of education for our multicultural and democratic society. Prerequisite: Admission to Multiple Subject Credential Program. Graded: Credit / No Credit. Units: 3.0
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Historical and modern children's literature; standards of selection and acquaintance with the leading authors and illustrators; procedures and practices in methodology. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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Survey of historical and modern multicultural children's literature examining standards of selection and acquaintance with the leading authors, illustrators and book awards; procedures and practice in methodology. Focus on children's literature which represents the diversity in America and fosters an understanding of the cultural values, identity, and heritage of those populations. Prerequisite: GWAR certification before Fall 09; or WPJ score of 80+; or 3-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W; or 4-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X; or WPJ score 70/71 and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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Designed to enhance students' knowledge of urban schooling, especially related to dynamics of race, class, and culture. Along with a Service Learning component in urban schools, provides analysis of the following: historical, socioeconomic, and political factors influencing urban education; the distribution of opportunity in cities and their schools; and effective instructional organizational practices that close the achievement gap, including the development of positive school cultures and the use of community services and resources. Prerequisite: GWAR certification before Fall 09; or WPJ score of 80+; or 3-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W; or 4-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X; or WPJ score 70/71 and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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Survey course designed to introduce students to the educational problems and practices resulting from societal sex role stereotyping. It analyzes the specific effects of sex and race stereotyping in the total school setting. Prerequisite: GWAR certification before Fall 09; or WPJ score of 80+; or 3-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W; or 4-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X; or WPJ score 70/71 and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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Introduction to diverse mathematical thought, action and practices across cultures. Mathematics will be seen from a diversity of contexts. Learners will consider how diverse contexts and traditions both reflect a culture's heritage and worldview and influence the mathematics learned and used. Topics covered include: ethnomathematics, mathematical modeling, and cultural connections in relation to diverse forms of quantitative reasoning, problem solving, numbering, systems of organization, perceptions of time and space as experienced by diverse traditions and peoples. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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Practicum in Decoding and Fluency: Assessment and Instruction. Research, practice, and issues related to decoding, spelling, and fluency instruction from preschool through adult with applications to classroom teaching. Includes a practicum for assessing and tutoring students having difficulty in decoding. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, valid teaching credential and current preservice reading course or equivalent. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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Practicum in Comprehension: Assessment and Instruction. Research, practice and issues related to vocabulary, background knowledge, and comprehension and study strategies from preschool through adult with applications for classroom teaching. Topics include motivation, metacognition, and strategic reading. Analysis of formal and informal assessment measures with a focus on utility, reliability, and validity. In the practicum portion, teachers assess and tutor students with reading difficulties. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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Language and Literacy Development in Multicultural Settings. Research and theory related to the nature of culture, first and second language acquisition, schooling and literacy development. Implications of the research and theory for working with pre-K children through adults in group contexts. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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Teaching and Assessing Writing in the Pre-K through 12 Classroom. Writing assessment and instruction in pre-K through 12 classrooms and other settings is the dominant focus. Topics include research and theoretical models of composition, classroom-based instructional approaches to process writing instruction, writing assessment and writing strategies to improve reading comprehension and writing instruction in a social context. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0
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