Catalog 73 - National University

School of Educationseveral groups of teachers:• Those who want to improve their teaching and preparethemselves to achieve National Board Certification now orsometime during their career.• Those who are active NBCT candidates and want to earn graduatelevel credit as they develop the required portfolio in response toNBPTS submission guidelines.• Those who have achieved NBCT and want to earn graduate creditas they develop an NBCT Leadership Portfolio.• New teachers who want to experience the NBCT portfolio processin advance of submitting for full candidacy to the NBPTS.The NBCT Specialization engages teachers in the preparation andsubmission of the NBPTS portfolio in any one of 24 certificate areas(as defined by the NBPTS organization (nbpts.org).The School of Education and the National University NBPTSProfessional Teaching Development Center (PTDC) provide thefollowing online and on-site services, opportunities and programoptions for new, practicing, and accomplished educators:• Support and Assistance for NBCT Candidates and School Districts• Access to Candidate Support Providers (CSPs) and NBCT Faculty• Holding National Board Certification meets requirements forclearing preliminary credentials• Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science in InstructionalLeadership, Master’s in Accomplished Collaborative Leadership• Teachers Leader and Professional Development Opportunities• Networking and Celebration of AccomplishmentsProgram Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of the program, candidates will be able to:• Demonstrate the ability to focus on student learning through asystematic study and reflection of one’s own teaching practicesand through shared knowledge gained from purposefully formedprofessional learning communities.• Demonstrate a commitment to educating all students byexamining cross-cultural educational issues and relating those toenhancing student learning.• Demonstrate knowledge of how to teach students by effectivelyaccessing and using research based learning theories, assessmentstrategies, teaching models, technology, and classroommanagement strategies to educate all learners.Specialization Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of the program, candidates will be able to:• Conduct individualized informal literacy assessments forstruggling readers at early and intermediate levels, includingEnglish language learners.• Design and conduct tutorial, small-group, and whole-classlanguage arts instruction.• Utilize the ability to incorporate instructional technology intolanguage arts instruction.• Make decisions about what ALL students need to succeed (SocialJustice).• Conduct individualized informal literacy assessments forstruggling readers at early and intermediate levels, includingEnglish language learners.• Portray a professional image, model integrity, and reflectcontinuously on actions and interactions.• Communicate results of individualized informal assessments toparents.• Communicate plans for tutorial, small-group, and whole-classlanguage arts instruction to principal and other school personnel,including assessment-based rationale.• Show knowledge about theories and research related to effectivereading and language arts instruction.• Prepare an Action Research Proposal with recommendations forinstructional interventions, based on individualized informalliteracy assessments.Required Courses(4 courses; 18 quarter units)MAT 645 Dev. Fluency in ReadingMAT 646 Comprehension StrategiesMAT 647A Lang Arts Assess and Instruc I(Prerequisites: MAT 645, MAT 646)MAT 647B Fld St: Lan Art Assess & In II(Prerequisites: MAT 645, MAT 646, MAT 647A)Completion of the reading specialization qualifies the candidate for astate of California Reading Certificate. Upon successful completion,the candidate should contact their credential advisor for the readingcertification application procedures. All courses must be taken atNational University No coursework is accepted from anotheruniversity for this program and no substitutions are allowed.EducationRequired Courses(4 courses; 18 quarter units)(NBC 639 is the capstone course and replaces the general MAT 640required for the Master of Arts in Teaching.) (please see corerequirements)NBC 680 Quality Teaching and LearningorNBCX1201X NBCTNBC 681 Membership in Learning CommunitiesNBC 682 Videotape AnalysisNBC 683 Student Work and Assessments▲ Reading Specialization and Certificate 8(740)Faculty Advisor: Marilyn Moore • (858) 642-8301 • mmoore@nu.eduThis five-course sequence is designed to meet the needs of teacherswho already have a valid teaching credential and want to attain aspecialty in assessing student reading capabilities and provideappropriate reading instruction in response to those assessments.(MAT 640C is the capstone course and replaces the general MAT 640required for the Master of Arts in Teaching.)▲ Special Education Specialization 8(747) (5 courses; 18 quarter units for students seeking a CA Level IIEducation Specialist Credential)(905) (4 courses; 18 quarter units for students not seeking a CA LevelII Education Specialist Credential)Faculty Advisor : Stuart Schwartz 858-642-8371. sschwartz@nu.eduProgram Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of the program, candidates will be able to:• Demonstrate data-based decision-making skills.• Demonstrate advanced skills in systems that assess, plan, andprovide academic instruction to support students withbehavioral and emotional needs.• Demonstrate knowledge of current research, theory, legislation,policy, and practice.• Demonstrate ability to successfully plan transitional lifeexperiences for students.• Expand the scope and depth of study in candidates’ area ofspecial emphasis.• Candidates in the mild/moderate specialization will alsodemonstrate advanced skills in the areas of assessment,curriculum and collaboration.• Candidates in the moderate/severe specialization will also181