Academic Catalog 2023-2024

EDT - Education

EDT 40CP1  Elementary Clinical Practice Seminar I  (1 Unit)  

This seminar course supports the Clinical Practice I experience through classroom inquiry and reflection on the general education curriculum and California standards, including the principles of effective classroom management, teaching methods, differentiation of instruction, lesson planning and delivery, and parent communication. Emphasis is placed on the modification of lessons and instructional support of English learners, diverse learners, and learners with exceptionalities. Candidates explore school and community demographics and consider methods for teaching diverse populations. All candidates who are preparing for their first preliminary credential must enroll in EDT 40CP1 during their first clinical practice placement and EDT 40CP2 during the second placement.

Corequisite(s): EDT 4040, EDT 4050, EDT 4070M, EDT 4070S  
EDT 40CP2  Elementary Clinical Practice Seminar II  (1 Unit)  

This seminar course supports the Clinical Practice II experience through additional classroom inquiry and reflection on appropriate instructional strategies for learners with disabilities, the principles of effective classroom management, teaching methods, differentiation of instruction, lesson planning and delivery, and parent communication. Emphasis is placed on the modification of lessons and instructional support of English learners, diverse learners, and learners with exceptionalities. Candidates continue to explore school and community demographics and consider methods for teaching diverse populations.

Corequisite(s): EDT 4055, EDT 4060, EDT 4074M, EDT 4074S  
EDT 3002  Foundations of Education and Learning Theory  (3 Units)  

This survey course provides an overview of the major laws and principles regarding the historical and contemporary purposes, roles and functions of education in American society as well as an overview of the major concepts, theories and research related to the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional and physical development of children and adolescents. Wesleyan perspectives in education are introduced.

EDT 3006  Principles of Language Acquisition  (3 Units)  

This course focuses on the principles of language acquisition and effective instructional practices for English learners. It further examines the pedagogy of educational equity to provide English learners access to the core curriculum. Foundational knowledge and classroom instructional practices are linked through the systematic study of phonemic awareness, oral language, and literacy development. Special emphasis is placed on the Structured English Immersion model as practiced in California schools. Effective instructional strategies that ensure active and equitable participation of learners who are culturally, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse are introduced and applied through fieldwork experiences. This course requires 20 hours of observation in the field.

Prerequisite(s): EDT 3002  
EDT 3024  Differentiated Mathematics Instruction for All Learners  (3 Units)  

This methodology course addresses the planning of content-specific instruction and delivery of content consistent with state adopted (K-8) mathematics standards and the language needs of all learners. The interrelated components of a balanced program of mathematics and the fostering of positive attitudes toward mathematics are stressed. This course includes instruction in how to model concepts and teach learners to solve problems using multiple strategies and to anticipate, recognize and clarify mathematical misunderstandings that are common among K-8 learners. This course includes intentional practice of classroom management, active and equitable participation for culturally, ethnically, linguistically and academically diverse learners, lesson planning, and formative assessment to differentiate instruction for all learners. Modifications for diverse learners and learners with exceptionalities are researched and applied through fieldwork experience. Technology for teaching and learning is integrated in the course. This course requires 20 hours of observation in the field.

Pre or Corequisite(s): EDT 3002 and EDT 3006  
EDT 4004  Foundations of Special Education  (3 Units)  

This survey course provides an overview of the major educational practices, theories, and research regarding diverse learners with disabilities. Emergent issues and best practices, including differentiated instruction, curricular adaptations and modifications, compliance with laws, ethical concerns, and characteristics and needs of learners with disabilities, will be examined. Principles of effective collaborative and interdisciplinary teaming, positive behavior supports, and inclusive educational programming are addressed. This course meets the special education requirement for all preliminary teaching credentials. This course requires 20 hours of observation in the field.

EDT 4009  Classroom Assessment and Research Practices  (3 Units)  

This methodology course analyzes assessment types, practices, and instruments used to evaluate student academic achievement utilizing formative, summative, formal, informal, as well as classroom-based and standardized measures. Candidates apply the knowledge and skills to design both whole class and differentiated instruction and California State Standards-based assessments based on student profiles. The relationship between theory and practice provides the basis for reflection to encourage application of research-based assessment strategies in the classroom. This course includes intentional practice of classroom management, active and equitable participation for culturally, ethnically, linguistically and academically diverse learners, lesson planning, and formative assessment to differentiate instruction for all learners. Modifications for diverse learners and learners with exceptionalities are researched and applied. Technology for teaching and learning is integrated in the course.

EDT 4010  Methods of Teaching Reading and Writing  (3 Units)  

This methodology course provides intensive instruction grounded in sound research to enable candidates to deliver a comprehensive program of systematic, explicit, and meaningfully-applied instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Opportunities for candidates to learn, understand, and effectively use materials, methods, and strategies to include culturally diverse literature for all learners are provided. Instruction is aligned to the state adopted framework. This course includes intentional practice of classroom management, active, and equitable participation for culturally, ethnically, linguistically, and academically diverse learners, lesson planning, and formative assessment to differentiate instruction for all learners. Modifications for diverse learners and learners with exceptionalities are researched and applied through fieldwork experience. Technology for teaching and learning is integrated in the course. This course requires 20 hours of observation in the field.

EDT 4017 (A,B,C,D)  Teaching and Learning Capstone: Contemporary Issues in the Vocation of Education  (0.5-2 Units)  

This course offers candidates the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and dispositions related to contemporary issues and challenges in California's teaching/learning systems. Special attention will be given to those issues that impede or aid positive school, classroom and community cultures and students' general academic and social success. Utilizing an interdisciplinary focus grounded in Educational Learning/Teaching Theory and pedagogy, candidates explore personal and professional planning practices of self-assessment, missional or life purpose development. Must be taken four times.

EDT 4020  Literacy Instruction for Secondary Teachers  (3 Units)  

This methodology course teaches the knowledge and skills necessary to support the literacy development of secondary learners, including English learners, across the content areas. The core areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking, as outlined in the English Language Arts (7-12) California State Standards, and the English Language Development standards, serve as the foundation and the focus. The development of reading comprehension skills, vocabulary development, and literary response and analysis and culturally diverse literature are emphasized. Instruction also emphasizes reading and writing across the curriculum to support content area knowledge. This course includes intentional practice of classroom management, active and equitable participation for culturally, ethnically, linguistically and academically diverse learners, lesson planning, and formative assessment to differentiate instruction for all learners. Modifications for diverse learners and learners with exceptionalities are researched and applied through fieldwork experience. This course requires 20 hours of observation in the field.

EDT 4021  General Methods for Secondary Teachers  (3 Units)  

This methodology course explores current pedagogy and its research underpinnings with the goal of implementing specific strategies, techniques, and practice of the methods presented. Candidates will demonstrate mastery of specific competencies, including literacy and language development in detailed lesson plans to make content accessible to all learners through developmentally appropriate pedagogy, effective questioning techniques, and use of appropriate resources. Candidates' demonstration lessons provide opportunity for reflection on attempted practices. This course includes intentional practice of classroom management, active and equitable participation for culturally, ethnically, linguistically and academically diverse learners, lesson planning, and formative assessment to differentiate instruction for all learners. Modifications for diverse learners and learners with exceptionalities are researched and applied through fieldwork experience. Technology for teaching and learning is integrated in the course. This course requires 20 hours of observation in the field.

EDT 4022  Interdisciplinary Approaches to Teaching in the Content Areas  (3 Units)  

This methodology course emphasizes a cross-curricular approach to content-based instruction through critical thinking skills, basic analysis skills, study skills and specific teaching strategies and methodology for active forms of learning. The process of interrelation of ideas and information within and across science, social studies, health and physical education utilizing the academic content standards is emphasized. Included in this course is the integration of reading, writing, listening, and speaking across content areas. Instruction is aligned to the California State Standards (K-8) and the language needs of all learners. This course includes intentional practice of classroom management, active and equitable participation for culturally, ethnically, linguistically and academically diverse learners, lesson planning, and formative assessment to differentiate instruction for all learners. Modifications for diverse learners and learners with exceptionalities are researched and applied. Technology for teaching and learning is integrated in the course.

EDT 4032  Methods for Teaching Secondary Language Arts  (3 Units)  

This methodology course is designed to prepare prospective secondary-level (Grades 7- 12) candidates for successful teaching of language arts. Candidates become familiar with a variety of specific methods to use in teaching literature, composition, and language. The topics explored include the following: trends in English curriculum development, the six-trait writing process, assessment, classroom application of various forms of technology, and professional organizations. Instruction is aligned to the state adopted English Language Arts California State Standards (7-12) and the California English Language Development Standards. This course includes intentional practice of classroom management, active and equitable participation for culturally, ethnically, linguistically and academically diverse learners, lesson planning, and formative assessment to differentiate instruction for all learners. Modifications for diverse learners and learners with exceptionalities are researched. (Equivalent to Literature 5035 Methods of Teaching English.)

EDT 4033  Methods of Teaching Secondary Mathematics  (3 Units)  

This methodology course is designed to prepare prospective secondary-level (Grades 7- 12) candidates for successful teaching of mathematics content. Topics include: strategies and models for developing mathematical concepts, building skills for understanding and communicating mathematical ideas effectively, and techniques for teaching critical thinking and problem solving. Attention is also given to the following: methods of presentation, awareness of national mathematics organizations, the writing of unit/daily lesson plans, microteaching of a math lesson, selection of materials, inclusionary practices, classroom application of various forms of technology, and techniques for assessment. Instruction is aligned to the state-adopted Mathematics Standards (7-12) and the California English Language Development Standards. This course includes intentional practice of classroom management, active and equitable participation for culturally, ethnically, linguistically and academically diverse learners, lesson planning, and formative assessment to differentiate instruction for all learners. Modifications for diverse learners and learners with exceptionalities are researched. (Equivalent to Mathematics 4063 Secondary School Mathematics)

EDT 4034  Methods of Teaching Secondary Science  (3 Units)  

This methodology course is designed to prepare prospective secondary-level (Grades 7- 12) candidates for successful teaching of life and physical sciences. Topics include the following: pedagogical content knowledge, curriculum selection and design, safe laboratory management and operation, integration of language arts and mathematics in the science curriculum, methods and modalities of science teaching, assessment, classroom application of various forms of technology, and professional organizations. Micro-teaching, classroom observation and group and self-evaluation are included. Instruction is aligned to the state-adopted Science Standards (7-12) and the California English Language Development Standards. This course includes intentional practice of classroom management, active and equitable participation for culturally, ethnically, linguistically, and academically diverse learners, lesson planning, and formative assessment to differentiate instruction for all learners. Modifications for diverse learners and learners with exceptionalities are researched.

EDT 4035  Methods for Teaching Secondary Social Science  (3 Units)  

This methodology course is designed to prepare prospective secondary-level (Grades 7- 12) candidates for successful teaching of both the social and behavioral sciences. Topics include the following: instructional planning, evaluation and questioning techniques, research methods, and professional organizations. Instruction is aligned to the state-adopted Social Science Standards (7-12) and the California English Language Development Standards. This course includes intentional practice of classroom management, active and equitable participation for culturally, ethnically, linguistically and academically diverse learners, lesson planning, and formative assessment to differentiate instruction for all learners. Modifications for diverse learners and learners with exceptionalities are researched.

EDT 4036  Methods for Teaching Secondary Foreign Language  (3 Units)  

This methods course is based on the organizing principles of the California State Framework, the National Standards for the Learning of Foreign Languages in the 21st Century, the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Guidelines, and current research in methodology in foreign language instruction. Topics include the following: instructional planning, selection and classroom application of various forms of technology, evaluation and questioning techniques, research methods, and professional organizations. Each candidate will develop a unit of instruction suitable for a secondary level classroom. This course includes intentional practice of classroom management, active and equitable participation for culturally, ethnically, linguistically and academically diverse learners, lesson planning, and formative assessment to differentiate instruction for all learners. Modifications for diverse learners and learners with exceptionalities are researched.

EDT 4037  Methods for Teaching Secondary Visual Arts  (3 Units)  

This methods course introduces the study to the theory and practice of teaching visual arts in secondary schools. Content is designed to address content areas of the California Visual Arts Standards in middle and high schools. Topics include the following: instructional planning and classroom management, selection and classroom application of various forms of technology, evaluation and questioning techniques, state and national content standards and assessments, research methods, professional organizations (National Association of Art Educators), and the inclusive classroom. Each candidate develops a unit of instruction suitable for a secondary level classroom. Each candidate is required to prepare a final portfolio of the work in the course. This course includes intentional practice of classroom management, active and equitable participation for culturally, ethnically, linguistically and academically diverse learners, lesson planning, and formative assessment to differentiate instruction for all learners. Modifications for diverse learners and learners with exceptionalities are researched. (Equivalent to ART 4055)

EDT 4038  Methods for Teaching Secondary Physical Education  (3 Units)  

This methods course introduces the philosophical bases, instructional techniques and procedures, and the various elements involved in teaching physical education at the secondary level. Topics include the following: classroom teaching methods, practical application, and the California State Framework in Physical Education. Each candidate is required to prepare a final portfolio of the work in the course. This course includes intentional practice of classroom management, active and equitable participation for culturally, ethnically, linguistically and academically diverse learners, lesson planning, and formative assessment to differentiate instruction for all learners. Modifications for diverse learners and learners with exceptionalities are researched.

EDT 4039  Content-Specific Pedagogy for Secondary Teachers  (3 Units)  

This methodology course introduces candidates to a variety of assessments, instructional, and management strategies as related to secondary content subject matter. Candidates explore the delivery of instruction in the content areas in which they seek their credential with extensive research, practice, and reflection. Topics include the following: lesson planning and formative assessment. This course includes intentional practice of classroom management, active and equitable participation for culturally, ethnically, linguistically and academically diverse learners, lesson planning, and formative assessment to differentiate instruction for all learners. Modifications for diverse learners and learners with exceptionalities are researched. (Equivalent to Music Education 4054 Secondary School Music Methods (3))

EDT 4040  Elementary Clinical Practice I  (4 Units)  

This Clinical Practice experience provides the candidate with an opportunity to work directly with learners in a university-assigned elementary classroom with a Cooperating Teacher. Candidates observe and apply instructional strategies under the leadership of the Cooperating Teacher to learn to manage and deliver instruction in the elementary classroom. The Cooperating Teacher models appropriate teaching methods, lesson planning and delivery, classroom management, use of technology, and parent communication. Throughout the student teaching experience, the teaching responsibility gradually shifts from the Cooperating Teacher to the candidate, with careful consideration as to when the candidate is ready to assume the full-day teaching experience. The Clinical Practice experience contributes to candidates' preparation to complete the California Teaching Performance Assessment (CalTPA) Cycle 1 required for credential completion.

Credit/No Credit.  
Corequisite(s): EDT 40CP1  
EDT 4050  Secondary Clinical Practice I (CalTPA Cycle 1)  (4 Units)  

This Clinical Practice experience provides the candidate with an opportunity to work directly with learners in a university-assigned secondary classroom with a Cooperating Teacher. Candidates observe and apply instructional strategies under the leadership of the Cooperating Teacher to learn to manage and deliver instruction in the secondary classroom. The Cooperating Teacher models appropriate teaching methods, lesson planning and delivery, classroom management, use of technology and parent communications. Throughout the student teaching experience, the teaching responsibility gradually shifts from the Cooperating Teacher to the candidate, with careful consideration as to when the candidate is ready to assume the full-day teaching experience. The Clinical Practice experience contributes to candidates' preparation to complete the California Teaching Performance Assessment (CalTPA) Cycle 1 required for credential completion.

Credit/No Credit.  
Corequisite(s): EDT 40CP1  
EDT 4053  Organization and Management for Success in the Moderate/Severe Classroom  (3 Units)  

This methodology course focuses on issues of managing the learning environment to promote success in inclusive settings for learners with moderate to severe disabilities. Techniques in training support personnel to actively use appropriate monitoring systems for support in classroom settings and natural environments are studied. Strategies related to positive behavior supports across all learning environments are emphasized.

EDT 4054  Methods of Teaching Candidates with Moderate/Severe Disabilities  (3 Units)  

This methodology course examines curriculum and instruction appropriate for individualized services including supplementary aids, services, and technology. Curricular issues addressed include modification of the curriculum within inclusive settings and natural environments, selecting appropriate curricula materials, developing and modifying appropriate curricula, and developing individual instructional plans based on formative assessment. This course requires 20 hours of observation in the field.

EDT 4055  Secondary Clinical Practice II (CalTPA Cycle 2)  (4 Units)  

This course is the second Clinical Practice teaching experience. Student Teachers are assigned to a different content area and/or grade level in a secondary classroom than in the first Clinical Practice experience with an approved Cooperating Teacher. Candidates observe and apply instructional strategies under the leadership of the Cooperating Teacher to learn to manage and deliver instruction in this new secondary classroom setting. The Cooperating Teacher models appropriate teaching methods, lesson planning and delivery, classroom management, use of technology and parent communication. Throughout the student teaching experience, the teaching responsibility gradually shifts from the Cooperating Teacher to the candidate, with careful consideration as to when the candidate is ready to assume the full-day teaching experience. The Clinical Practice experience contributes to candidates' preparation to complete the California Teaching Performance Assessment (CalTPA) Cycle 2 required for credential completion.

Credit/No Credit.  
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Clinical Practice I and completion of all Teacher Education admission requirements  
Corequisite(s): EDT 40CP2  
EDT 4060  Elementary Clinical Practice II  (4 Units)  

This course is the second Clinical Practice teaching experience. Student Teachers are assigned to a different content area and/or grade level in an elementary classroom than in the first Clinical Practice experience with an approved Cooperating Teacher. Candidates observe and apply instructional strategies under the leadership of the Cooperating Teacher to learn to manage and deliver instruction in this new elementary classroom setting. The Cooperating Teacher models appropriate teaching methods, lesson planning and delivery, classroom management, use of technology and parent communication. Throughout the student teaching experience, the teaching responsibility gradually shifts from the Cooperating Teacher to the candidate, with careful consideration as to when the candidate is ready to assume the full-day teaching experience. The Clinical Practice experience contributes to candidates' preparation to complete the California Teaching Performance Assessment (CalTPA) Cycle 2 required for credential completion.

Credit/No Credit.  
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Clinical Practice I and completion of all Teacher Education admission requirements  
Corequisite(s): EDT 40CP2  
EDT 4061  Supportive Environments and Plans for Students with Exceptionalities  (3 Units)  

Candidates will explore historical interactions and contemporary legal, medical, pedagogical, and philosophical models of social responsibility, treatment and education for individuals with disabilities. The course focuses on ensuring candidates effectively provide safe educational environments and practices for all students and families based on individualized and unique needs. These needs will be reviewed as a means to ensure students' overall access to educational environments through collaborative practices highlighting specific student abilities and challenges in areas of communication, learning, social, physical movement, mobility, sensory, emotional supports, and adaptive needs.

EDT 4062  Assessments and Case Management  (3 Units)  

Candidates will monitor student progress from eligibility, to placement in LRE using collaboration and appropriate special education supports to help students gain access towards academic content and learning goals. They will explore current knowledge and best practice of content standards through IEP development by applying knowledge of the purposes, characteristics and appropriate uses of different types of assessments including students whose cultural, ethnic, gender, or linguistic differences may be misunderstood or misidentified as manifestations of their disability. Candidates will administer and utilize assessment data to disseminate assessment data at IEPs, and develop appropriate learning goals. Candidates will make use of assessment data to: 1) identify effective intervention and support techniques, 2) develop needed augmentative and alternative systems, 3) implement instruction of communication and social skills, 4) create and facilitate opportunities for interaction; 5) develop communication methods to demonstrate student academic knowledge; and 6) address the unique learning, sensory and access needs of students with physical/orthopedic disabilities, other health impairments, and multiple disabilities.

EDT 4063  Self-Determination and Partnerships: Keys to Successful Transitions  (3 Units)  

Candidates will apply knowledge of students, including their experiences, interests, and social-emotional learning needs to develop supports and strategies for positive psychosocial development and self-determined behavior of students with disabilities. They will demonstrate the ability to develop transition plans with students, their families, appropriate school and community service personnel including goals for independent living, post-secondary education, and/or careers, with appropriate connections between the school curriculum and life beyond high school. Candidates will use person-centered/family centered planning processes, and strengths-based, and functional/ecological assessments to develop effective evidence-based instructional supports, support students in assuming increasing responsibility for learning and self-advocacy.

EDT 4064  Multidisciplinary Collaboration and IEP Development  (3 Units)  

In this methodology course candidates will understand the historical and legal aspect of developing, implementing and analyzing assessments for special education supports, how to manage caseloads of diverse special education populations and how to resolve conflicts with all stakeholders. Candidates will monitor student progress from eligibility, to placement in LRE using collaboration and appropriate supports to gain access towards learning goals. They will explore current knowledge and best practice of content standards through IEP development by applying knowledge of the purposes, characteristics and appropriate uses of different types of assessments including students whose cultural, ethnic, gender, or linguistic differences may be misunderstood or misidentified as manifestations of their disability. Candidates will demonstrate knowledge of special education law, including the administration and documentation of assessments and how to hold IEP meetings according to the guidelines established by law.

EDT 4065  Social-Emotional, Communicative Strategies, and Behavior Supports  (3 Units)  

This course utilizes evidence-based strategies for promoting social and emotional development and preventing and addressing challenging behaviors. Candidates will demonstrate knowledge of the communicative intent of behavior, implement strategies that support social emotional learning, demonstrate the ability to identify if a student's behavior is a manifestation of his or her disability and, if so, to develop positive behavior intervention plans inclusive of the types of interventions and multi-tiered systems of supports that may be needed to address these behavior issues, implement systems to assess, plan, and provide academic and social skills instruction to support positive behavior in all students, including students who present complex social communication, behavioral and emotional needs, and elicit their ability to provide positive behavioral support, taking advantage of informal and formal opportunities to engage in instruction. Participants will create supportive partnerships with parents, families, teachers and employers to provide instructional, behavioral, social, communication, sensory, and pragmatically appropriate supports to students with mild support to extensive support needs.

EDT 4066  High Leverage Practices for Inclusive Environments  (3 Units)  

Candidates will learn methods and strategies that promote diversity and foster inclusion in the classroom and within the school culture. Through collaborative learning experiences and the use of evidence-based inclusive high leverage practices (HLPs), candidates will develop knowledge and skills to better meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of students with mild to moderate and extensive support needs. Emphasis will be on the three key areas of support for successful inclusion: curricular adaptations, peer supports, and instructional and assistive technology. Field-based experiences are threaded throughout the course where candidates will engage in translating research and theory into practice.

EDT 4070M  Special Education Mild-Moderate Clinical Practice I (CalTPA Cycle 1)  (4 Units)  

This Clinical Practice experience provides the candidate with an opportunity to work directly with learners in a university-assigned classroom setting with a Cooperating Teacher and focus on the general education curriculum and California standards. The candidate is placed in an inclusive classroom that serves general education students as well as students with disabilities. Candidates observe and apply instructional strategies under the leadership of the Cooperating Teacher to learn to manage and deliver the general education curriculum and California standards. The Cooperating Teacher models appropriate teaching methods, lesson planning and delivery, classroom management, use of technology and parent communication. Throughout the student teaching experience, the teaching responsibility gradually shifts from the Cooperating Teacher to the candidate, with careful consideration as to when the candidate is ready to assume the full-day teaching experience. The Clinical Practice experience contributes to candidates' preparation to complete the California Teaching Performance Assessment (CalTPA) Cycle 1 required for credential completion.

Credit/No Credit.  
Corequisite(s): EDT 40CP1  
EDT 4070S  Special Education Moderate-Severe Clinical Practice I (CalTPA Cycle 2)  (4 Units)  

This Clinical Practice experience provides the candidate with an opportunity to work directly with learners in a university-assigned classroom setting with a Cooperating Teacher and focus on the general education curriculum and California standards. The candidate is placed in an inclusive classroom that serves general education students as well as students with disabilities. Candidates observe and apply instructional strategies under the leadership of the Cooperating Teacher to learn to manage and deliver the general education curriculum and California standards. The Cooperating Teacher models appropriate teaching methods, lesson planning and delivery, classroom management, use of technology and parent communication. Throughout the student teaching experience, the teaching responsibility gradually shifts from the Cooperating Teacher to the candidate, with careful consideration as to when the candidate is ready to assume the full-day teaching experience. The Clinical Practice experience contributes to the candidates' preparation to complete the California Teaching Performance Assessment (CalTPA) Cycle 1 required for credential completion.

Corequisite(s): EDT 40CP1  
EDT 4074M  Special Education Clinical Practice II (CalTPA Cycle 2)  (4 Units)  

This Clinical Practice experience provides the Mild/Moderate Education Specialist candidate an opportunity to focus on instructional strategies appropriate for learners with disabilities. Student teachers are assigned to a different content area, grade level, or special education service area other than that in the first Clinical Practice experience with an approved Cooperating Teacher. Candidates observe and apply instructional strategies appropriate for learners with disabilities under the leadership of the Cooperating Teacher to learn to manage and deliver instruction. The Cooperating Teacher models appropriate teaching methods, lesson planning and delivery, classroom management, use of technology, and parent communication. Throughout the Clinical Practice experience, the teaching responsibility gradually shifts from the Cooperating Teacher to the candidate, with careful consideration as to when the candidate is ready to assume the full-day teaching experience. The Clinical Practice experience contributes to candidates' preparation to complete the California Teaching Performance Assessment (CalTPA) Cycle 2 required for credential completion.

Credit/No Credit.  
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Clinical Practice I and completion of all Teacher Education admission requirements.  
Corequisite(s): EDT 40CP2  
EDT 4074S  Moderate/Severe Clinical Practice II (CalTPA Cycle 2)  (4 Units)  

This Clinical Practice experience provides the Moderate/Severe Education Specialist candidate an opportunity to focus on instructional strategies appropriate for learners with disabilities. Student teachers are assigned to a different content area, grade level, or special education service area other than that in the first Clinical Practice experience with an approved Cooperating Teacher. Candidates observe and apply instructional strategies appropriate for learners with disabilities under the leadership of the Cooperating Teacher to learn to manage and deliver instruction. The Cooperating Teacher models appropriate teaching methods, lesson planning and delivery, classroom management, use of technology, and parent communication. Throughout the Clinical Practice experience, the teaching responsibility gradually shifts from the Cooperating Teacher to the candidate, with careful consideration as to when the candidate is ready to assume the full-day teaching experience. The Clinical Practice experience contributes to candidates' preparation to complete the California Teaching Performance Assessment (CalTPA) Cycle 2 required for credential completion.

Credit/No Credit.  
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Clinical Practice I and completion of all Teacher Education admission requirements.  
Corequisite(s): EDT 40CP2  
EDT 4092  Assessment and Services for Students with Disabilities  (3 Units)  

This methodology course explores current knowledge and best practice in the screening, referral, assessment, and placement procedures necessary to identify and qualify learners with disabilities for special education services. The significant issues of learners with disabilities is reviewed through discussions of the developmental, academic, behavioral, social, communication, vocational, and community life skill needs of individual learners in order to develop and implement effective programs. Strategies in consultation and coordination of the assessment process are addressed.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of program required.  
EDT 4093  Curricular and Instructional Adaptations for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities  (3 Units)  

This methodology course provides current knowledge in the major educational practices of special education, including emergent issues, theories, and research as they relate to curricular and instructional decision-making for learners with mild/moderate disabilities. This course provides the necessary knowledge regarding curriculum, instruction, and technology, learning methodology and skill acquisition necessary to provide special education services.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of program required.  
EDT 4094  Collaboration and Consultation for IEP Implementation, Evaluation and Program Improvement  (3 Units)  

This methodology course provides expanded knowledge regarding the synthesis of all aspects of educating learners with disabilities. The candidate is given the opportunity to synthesize information related to the assessment of standards, short-range and long-range planning for learners, transition services language, and the effective use of consultation and collaboration skills. An emphasis of this course is training for collaboration with learners, parents, family members, school personnel, and agency representatives to build teams to ensure effective transitions across the lifespan of all learners.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of program required.  
EDT 4096  Principles of Language Acquisition for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities  (3 Units)  

This theory course specifically examines issues of language acquisition as related to learners with moderate/severe disabilities. Areas examined include assessment, behavior management, and communication styles that impact learning. The development of appropriate IEP goals, assistive technology, augmentative communication, and social skills instruction are emphasized. This course focuses on the principles of language acquisition and effective instructional practices for English learners. It further examines the pedagogy of educational equity to provide English learners access to the core curriculum. Foundational knowledge and classroom instructional practices are linked through the systematic study of phonemic awareness, oral language, and literacy development. Special emphasis is placed on the Structured English Immersion model as practiced in California schools. Effective instructional strategies that ensure active and equitable participation of learners who are culturally, ethnically, and socio-economically diverse are introduced and applied through 20 hours of fieldwork experiences.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of program required.