Catalog 73 - National University

School of Education• Propose further, action based research that will contribute to theexisting research base• Develop a plan for continued growth in accordance with CTCProfessional Growth Manual Guidelines• Analyze and articulate the strengths and challenges of currentresearch and theory on how children learn upon classroompractice.Required Courses(4 courses; 18 quarter units)ECE 650ECE 651ECE 652ECE 653The Early Childhood TeacherTransitions in Early ChildhoodCognition and the Young ChildBest ECE Teaching Practices▲ Early Childhood Special EducationSpecialization 8(898)Faculty Advisor: Lucinda Kramer • (714) 429-3132 • lkramer@nu.eduThis specialization is designed for individuals who have completedLevel II coursework in special education and hold a ProfessionalSpecialist Credential, Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severedisabilities. Completion of the specialization extends teachingauthorization from birth through 22.Specialization Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of the program, candidates will be able to:• Demonstrate the knowledge, application, and analysis of severaltheoretical bases supported by research upon which earlyintervention and instructional techniques are developed• Demonstrate the use of information literacy skills to makeresearched -based decisions to modify child and family outcomesand intervention priorities.• Demonstrate an understanding of current federal and state lawsand regulations governing and/or impacting programs andassessment of young children with special needs and theirfamilies.• Demonstrate and affirm cultural and linguistic responsiveness tosupport home language and promote anti-bias approachesthrough creation of developmentally appropriate learningenvironments and experiences.• Demonstrate expertise in administering and interpreting variousassessment tools across developmental domains includingdevelopmental checklists, adaptive behavior scales,developmental scales, behavioral rating checklists, informalobservational data, critical incident techniques, time samplings,that support families’ relationships with their children andconfidence in their children’s and their own abilities.• Demonstrate competence to translate assessment information intofunctional long-term goals and short-term objectives andeffectively communicate the results to the family and appropriateprofessionals.PrerequisitesCompletion of Level II coursework in either Mild/Moderate,Moderate/Severe Education Specialist credential, Learning,Handicapped or Severely Handicapped credentials, and experiencein early childhood development with a concentration in infants,toddlers, and preschoolers. Professionals in other fields shouldschedule an appointment with lead faculty in special education foradmission.Required Courses(6 courses; 27 quarter units)EXC 603EXC 605EXC 606EXC 607EXC 608EXC 609Dev. EC Spec NeedsAssessment ECSEECSE Family & PartnershipIFSP ProcessECSE InterventionsECSE Field Experience (must be the last course)Additional Requirements for the Certificateand Application InformationAfter completing their coursework successfully, students must meetwith a credential advisor to complete the exit paperwork andapplication for the certificate to the CTC.▲ Educational Technology Specialization 8(745)Faculty Advisor: Cynthia Chandler • (858) 309-3457 • cchandler@nu.eduThis specialization is designed for individuals wishing to developtheir knowledge and skills for using technology in the educationalsetting.Specialization Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of the program, candidates will be able to:• Explore and analyze various learning theories such asbehaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism and neurocognitionand apply those theories to instruction with technology.• Research and report the ways that technology can be used tosupport specific types of learners.• Identify and demonstrate methods and techniques toaccommodate learners in an online or blended environment.• Identify ways in which new learning technologies are supportedby research.• Participate in online community-building and in web-basedinteractive activities.• Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of multimedia coursewareas an instructional delivery system.• Describe the critical issues involved in designing effectivedistance educational programs, including formation ofinstructional goals and objectives, media/technology selection,and financial considerations.• Design web-based courses using web page design authoringtools• Discuss the hardware and software requirements which need tobe met in order to effectively utilize online learning.• Analyze appropriate Internet resources to use in designingcurriculum.Required Courses(4 courses; 18 quarter units)EDT 605EDT 610EDT 660EDT 671Education Theory & TechnologyTeaching OnlineMultimedia and Interactive TechnologiesCurriculum Design for Online Learning▲ National Board Certified Teacher LeadershipSpecialization and Certificate 8(897)Faculty Advisor and NBCT Program Director: Ronarae Adams • (858)642-8352 • radams@nu.eduThe five-course NBCT sequence is designed to meet the needs of180