Added Authorization, Multiple Subject Credential

Prerequisites: EDMU 520.

No prerequisites are required if candidates are using this course to obtain a Multiple Subject Authorization to be added to a Single Subject credential. Literacy and Language II focuses on second language acquisition, English language development, reading comprehension and writing strategies as part of a comprehensive literacy program. Aligned with the Common Core Standards in English Language Arts and the English Language Development standards this course prepares candidates to provide literacy instruction to a wide range of students including students with special needs, English learners, and advanced learners. An emphasis is placed on the key themes in the California Department of Education’s ELA/ELD Framework including meaning making, language development and effective expression. Candidates will design and conduct a tutoring project that reflects their proficiency in reading diagnosis, implementation of theory-based strategies and interventions that provide effective instruction for an English learner in an intermediate grade level. A minimum of 10 hours of fieldwork is required for this course.

Prerequisites: EDUU 510, and 512.

No prerequisites are needed if candidates are using this course to obtain a Multiple Subject Authorization to be added to a Single Subject credential. This course provides candidates an opportunity to study teaching and learning in the areas of history, social science, English language arts, and visual and performing arts. As candidates examine and explore these content areas, they will focus on methods to apply their learning in the elementary classroom. Candidates will develop integrated lessons to demonstrate mastery in-cross-disciplinary learning and assessment. A minimum of 5 hours of fieldwork is required for this course.

Prerequisites: EDUU 510 and 512.

No prerequisites are needed if candidates are using this course to obtain a Multiple Subject Authorization to be added to a Single Subject credential. This course provides candidates with an opportunity to study current best practices in teaching and learning mathematics. An emphasis is placed on teaching strategies and assessment techniques that build student understanding of math concepts and develop problem solving skills for a full range of learners. Classroom management techniques, interactive curriculum materials, and Science, Technology, Engineering Arts and Math (STEAM) integration are also explored. Candidates will use the knowledge gained to design and present lessons that promote academic discourse and are aligned with the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics. An integral component of the course is a tutorial experience in an elementary school classroom in which candidates apply strategies studied in the course. A minimum of 5 hours of fieldwork is required for this course.

Prerequisites: EDUU 510 and 512.

No prerequisites are needed if candidates are using this course to obtain a Multiple Subject Authorization to be added to a Single Subject credential. This course provides candidates with an opportunity to study current best practices in teaching and learning science. An emphasis is placed on teaching strategies and assessment techniques that build student understanding of science concepts and promote inquiry for a full range of learners. Classroom management techniques, interactive curriculum materials, and Science, Technology, Engineering Arts and Math (STEAM) integration are also explored. Candidates will use the knowledge gained to design an inquiry based unit and present lessons that are aligned with content standards in science. A minimum of 5 hours of fieldwork is required for this course.