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TCH 7621 - Critical Thinking for Teaching and Learning (3 units)
An in-depth study of the art of critical thinking and its application to teaching at all levels of education. Three dimensions of reasoning are examined including the elements of critical thinking, universal intellectual standards and intellectual virtues, which in combination make up the process of fair-minded critical thinking. The course includes application of specific critical thinking strategies to the classroom from elementary to adult education.
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TCH 7625 - Transforming Urban Public Schools (3 units)
This course provides an in-depth study of systemic reform in urban public schooling. The primary focus is to understand the conflicts, challenges, and problems affecting urban public schools in the US and in an international context and explore possible solutions and implementation strategies. The course includes the opinions, experiences, and research-based planning, development, and implementation activities employed by teachers, leaders, schools and districts in urban environments. In addition, the impact of neighborhood communities and local, state (U.S.) and federal governmental agencies on urban schools is addressed.
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TCH 7640 - New Models of Instruction and Learning (3 units)
Exploration of a variety of instructional strategies, curriculum theories and research. Investigation of emerging trends in instructional delivery systems. Exploration of effective instructional strategies in culturally diverse classrooms. Focus on active involvement in constructing a personal repertoire of teaching behaviors in order to encourage an equity pedagogy.
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TCH 7660 - Methods of Assessment (3 units)
Critical examination of contemporary and traditional techniques for evaluating both individual learners and learning environments. Roles of various types of assessments including performance-based psycho-educational, portfolio and others.
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TCH 7670 - Preparation for National Board Certification (3 units)
Focuses on the knowledge, skills and dispositions required for National Board Certification. Begins preparation of required portfolio.
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TCH 7680 - Current Issues in School Environment (3 units)
This course focuses on compelling issues in today’s schools such as violence and conflict management and resolution; ethics, behavior and self-worth; technology and social behavior; and assessment and accountability. Students will be able to utilize appropriate strategies and develop curriculum that address these issues.
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TCH 7685 - Research Seminar (3 units)
A survey of research methodology applicable to schools in data-driven environments. Technology applications in research. Articulates guidelines for development of the Practicum/Curriculum Project as the capstone for the Master of Arts in education: Teaching.
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TCH 7690 - Practicum/Project in Teaching (3 units)
Field-based project involving inquiry and the application of knowledge to solve a classroom teaching problem.
Prerequisites: Completion of 32 units of study
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CTE 7040 - Culture and Development of Cross-Cultural Competencies (3 units)
Exploration of the influence of culture and society on educational systems and communities. Focus on culture and cultural diversity and their relationship to the academic achievement of linguistically and culturally diverse students. Examination of the nature and manifestation of culture, cultural contact and cultural diversity in California, the US and other global settings. Emphasis on knowledge and skills to develop culturally inclusive instruction and ability to utilize cross-cultural communication skills.
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CTE 7410 - Theory and Method of Second Language Teaching (3 units)
Examination of theories of first and second language acquisition. Explores various factors affecting language development including cognitive, linguistic, physical, socio-cultural, and political. Introduces methods, approaches, and techniques for teaching English Language Development, Content ELD, and Specially Designed Academic Instruction Delivered in English.
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CTE 7415 - Assessment and Instruction of English Learners (3 units)
Examination of the role, purposes, and types of assessments, language and content-area assessment, and principles of standards-based assessment and instruction. Studies the foundations of English language/literacy development and content instruction. Emphasis on application of knowledge and strategies for teaching English language development, Content ELD, and Specially Designed Academic Instruction Delivered in English (SDAIE).
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CTE 7420 - Principles of Linguistics (3 units)
Investigation of the nature, organization and function of human language. Focuses on the different components of language structure and use: phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics, language functions and variations, discourse, and pragmatics.
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TES 7040 - Development of Cross-Cultural Competencies (3 units)
Influence of culture and society on educational systems, communities and workplaces. Focus on the nature and manifestation of culture, cultural contact and cultural diversity in California, the U.S. and other global settings. Investigation of values, behaviors and beliefs of cultural groups. Development of multicultural and cross-cultural communication skills. Examination of comparative case studies.
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TES 7050 - Academic Instruction Designed for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students (K-12) (3 units)
Examination of theories and strategies of specially designed content instruction delivered in English. Focuses on designing curriculum, developing lessons and assessment plans and creating materials for content area instruction. Investigates purpose and method of language and content area assessment and student placement procedures.
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TES 7410 - Theory and Method of Second Language Teaching (3 units)
Study of theories and methods of English language teaching. Explores psychological, socio-cultural, political and pedagogical factors of first and second language development and related learning theories.
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TES 7420 - Principles of Linguistics (3 units)
Investigation of the nature, organization and function of human language. Focuses on the different components of language structure-phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics.
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TES 7430 - Techniques of Teaching Reading and Writing to Second Language Learners (3 units)
Exploration of techniques and approaches for teaching reading and writing to second language learners. Provides experience in designing curriculum, creating materials and developing evaluation instruments for assessing reading and writing skills of second language learners.
Recommended: TES 7410
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TES 7440 - Techniques of Teaching Listening and Speaking to Second Language Learners (3 units)
Examination of theories and approaches for teaching listening and speaking to second language learners. Focuses on successful classroom strategies, development of lessons and assessment tools, creation of materials and design of instructional units.
Recommended: TES 7410
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TES 7450 - Introduction to Psycholinguistics and Sociolinguistics (3 units)
Overview of psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics. Examination of the relationship between the brain and language and study of first and second language acquisition to develop understanding of language storage, processing and development. Sociolinguistic topics include language variation, dialectology, language planning and policy and bilingualism and multilingualism.
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TES 7460 - English Grammar for ESL and EFL Teachers (3 units)
Study of English grammar rules and their application in the ESL and EFL classroom. Focuses on teaching of grammar within the context of student writing and speaking. Examines parts of speech and functions in English sentences, verb tense-aspect system, sentence patterns, sentence types and troublesome aspects of English grammar.
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TES 7470 - Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (3 units)
This course focuses on methods and strategies needed to teach English in a non-native English speaking environment. Students will develop knowledge and skills in designing curriculum and materials, developing instructional techniques and employing classroom management strategies that are appropriate for EFL settings.
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TES 7475 - Topics in TESOL Research and Pedagogy (3 units)
Independent investigation of a current topic in TESOL research and/or teaching. Project proposal is required prior to enrollment in class.
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TES 7480 - Technology and Teaching English Learners (3 units)
This course focuses on utilizing technology to support the teaching and learning of English learners. Technology application is presented in context of second language learning theories and classroom practice.
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TES 7485 - Research Methods and Seminar (3 units)
This course prepares students to be critical consumers of research literature in preparation for the practicum project and as TESOL professionals. The two principle components of the course are an overview of qualitative and quantitative research design and an analysis of professional writing. Students read and evaluate journal articles in TESOL, become familiar with library and on-line research strategies, design an original research project and review and practice the structure and rules of academic writing.
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TES 7490 - TESOL Practicum/Project (3 units)
An applied research project in which students synthesize concepts from learning theories and methodologies presented in their coursework and apply them to specific teaching situations. Students complete one of three general types of projects: curriculum development, original research, or an extended classroom observation and reflective journal. Includes oral presentation of portfolio developed throughout program.
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TES 8410 - TESOL Theory and Methodology (3 units)
Examination of selected issues in theory and practice of second language teaching. Critical analysis of current research with focus on pedagogical implications.
Prerequisites: TES 7410
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TES 8420 - Research in Second Language Acquisition and Applied Linguistics (3 units)
Critical analysis of research in second language acquisition (SLA) with an emphasis on the linguistic, psychological and sociological dimensions of SLA, bilingualism, interlanguage and language transfer. Students are guided through the research process by designing and conducting original investigative projects and presenting results.
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TES 8430 - Technology and Second Language Teaching (3 units)
Exploration of the role of technology in second language teaching. This course examines attributes of effective technology-enhanced language learning environments and their relationship to second language acquisition theories and constructs. Focus on research and best practices for using technology to support second language teaching and ESL/EFL teaching training.
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TES 8441 - Design, Development and Evaluation of Programs for Second Language Learners (3 units)
Students develop competencies in program and curriculum development and evaluation. Emphasis on needs analysis, program goals and objectives, materials development and adaptation, staff development, testing and assessment and implementation of technology into the curriculum. Students research, design and evaluate second language learning programs in a variety of educational programs.
Prerequisites: EDU 7431
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TES 8445 - TESOL Field Research Project (1-3 units)
Students conduct an independent field-based research study or project in an area of special interest. Project proposal is required prior to enrollment in course.
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TES 8451 - Cultural, Social and Political Issues of Second Language Teaching (3 units)
Examination of impact of cultural, social and political issues on second language teaching. Focus on gender, race and ethnicity, language planning, language equity, refugee concerns, environmental issues and legislative and governmental policies.
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TES 8460 - Sociolinguistics (3 units)
Introduction to the theories and principles of sociolinguistic studies. Examination of the relationship between social, cultural and linguistic factors that determine language use and language variation in society. The course focuses on variation, language contact, speech communities, dialects, gender and social class, code- witching and code-mixing, bi/multilingualism, ethnography of communication and educational sociolinguistic methodology. Students gain experience with the research process by developing and conducting their own studies and reporting the findings.
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TES 8470 - Psycholinguistics and Second Language Learning and Teaching (3 units)
This course provides advanced study in theory and research in psycholinguistics. Topics include neurolinguistics, the production and comprehension of oral speech, first language acquisition, the reading process and the psycholinguistics of bilingualism. Students gain hands-on experience with various research paradigms.
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TES 8480 - Seminar: Current Topics in TESOL (3 units)
This course offers an in-depth exploration of particular current topics in TESOL research and pedagogy.
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TES 8490 - Advanced Linguistics for TESOL (3 units)
An in-depth examination of the concepts, theories and research in the major areas of theoretical linguistics: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics and how they relate to teaching English as a second language. Students apply these linguistic constructs and use linguistic research methods to solve problems and develop a curriculum project.
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TES 8495 - Academic Development Reflection Project (1 unit)
This course is designed to provide an opportunity for students to reflect upon and assess their progress and achievements at the mid-point of their doctoral coursework. Students engage in an in-depth reflective project, report self assessments, and address future needs.
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TEL 7001 - Digital Literacy (3 units)
This course explores the use of technology to facilitate learning. Includes the Windows environment, work processing, databases, spreadsheets, the Internet and applications such as: computer assisted instruction, simulations, games and tools to facilitate writing and communication. Another component of this course includes evaluation of software.
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TEL 7120 - Digital Media in Education (3 units)
This course provides an introduction to communicating and teaching with digital media. Students will gain hands-on experience with the latest software for developing digital media.
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TEL 7165 - Future Trends in Technology (3 units)
This course examines current standards in hardware, networking, operating systems and applications. A second component of the course assesses future trends in technology such as wireless networking, handheld devices, display technologies, operating systems and estimates their application and value in enhancing learning environments.
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TEL 7170 - Technology in the Curriculum (3 units)
This course will cover the integration of technology into the curriculum as it relates to frameworks, standards, and best practices in the field. Focus on constructivist uses of technology and current research on technology and learning. Students will gain first hand experience using the internet, word publishing, spreadsheet, database, sophisticated search engine techniques, and media rich teaching materials and then design lessons based on their use.
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TEL 7180 - Exploration of Web-Based Learning Environments (3 units)
Exploration of current theories and practices in designing Web mediated, distance learning environments.
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TEL 8125 - Contemporary Topics in Technology and Learning (3 units)
This course provides an opportunity to conduct in-depth examinations of current theories and practices in the field of education technology. Topics may include: technological trends in education, corporate and educational training models, new methods of communication, technology and the disabled, technology tools for teachers, technology and societal changes, virtual learning communities, and emerging technology.
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TEL 8130 - Computer as a Thinking Tool (3 units)
A critical examination of using computers to teach thinking skills. The course includes essential components of theoretical backgrounds, research effectiveness, and technological applications in educational settings, e.g. creativity and cognitive aids, visualization tools, and knowledge acquisition tools.
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TEL 8160 - Practicum: Applied Technology (3 units)
This course provides Candidates the opportunity to apply the theoretical foundations and practical skills in the field of education technology they have acquired to the development of effective learning environments in their chosen field of study.
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TEL 8170 - Planning and Management of Technology (3 units)
This course addresses principles, approaches, and problem-based explorations of technology planning and management as well as the impact of technological change on the individual, the workplace, and society as a whole.
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TEL 8175 - Integrative Technology Systems in Colleges (3 units)
This course covers the integration of technology into the curriculum and programming at the college level. The focus is on constructivist uses of technology, assistive technology, new methods of communications, technology for online instruction, training faculty, staff, and students, and emerging technologies and future trends. Technology as a research and knowledge acquisition tool is explored and applied.
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TEL 8999 - Special Topics in Technology and Learning (3 units)
This special topic course is a flexible course oriented to current issues of concern to educators/administrators, connections between education technology and stated Learning Outcomes for the Higher Education Administration program, and/or special research topics of interest to faculty.
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