School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University

2010-2011
TEDU507 2 units
Social Cultural Foundations of Education
Enables future teachers to examine a broad overview of concepts and issues of multicultural education and the pedagogical
implications for teachers in a pluralistic society. Students will learn concepts and strategies for infusing cultural understanding
into the classroom. Students will reflect upon the new knowledge acquired to develop a multicultural perspective. (Prerequisite or
taken concurrently: TEDU501)
TEDU508 3 units
Curriculum and Methods: Humanities
The purpose of this course is to focus on curriculum and teaching methods in history, social science, visual & performing arts,
and the language arts. Curriculum is based on the California state-mandated curriculum frameworks and standards. Methods
include analytical thinking through the use of a variety of media and integration of the subject areas with an awareness of child
developmental research. (Prerequisites or taken concurrently: TEDU 501, TEDU507)
TEDU509 3 units
Curriculum and Methods: Sciences
The student learns methods and curriculum planning for teaching and learning math and sciences in public/private elementary
and middle schools. The primary focus will be placed on learning best practice instructional methods and evaluation procedures.
Typical activities required will include observation of credentialed teachers in a number of different settings, preparing lesson
plans, and several teaching demonstrations. Statistics and probability will be explored. (Prerequisites or taken concurrently:
TEDU501)
TEDU510 2 units
Applied Technology for Teachers
This course is a comprehensive overview of the use of computer-based technology in the educational environment and integration
of computer based applications into instruction in the classroom. Emphasis is on making significant changes in teaching and
learning through technology by connecting instructional strategies with relevant technologies. Topics for study include interactive
technologies, computer application, educational utilities, computer ethics, computer access and equity, critical thinking/problem
solving, computer-assisted instruction, and the impact of these technologies on our schools and nation. The focus of the class
time will be on curriculum theory and design, classroom management and discipline, professional development.
TEDU570 1 unit
Initial Student Teaching
Serving as a classroom assistant, the student will learn about the dynamics of classroom preparation and instruction. Field
experience requirement for the course is 30 hours. The student will learn about specific pedagogical skills for subject matter
instruction, the interpretation and use of assessments, making content accessible to students, developmentally appropriate
teaching practices, and teaching English learners. These expectations will be demonstrated in Teaching Performance Assessment
Task 1 (Subject Specific Pedagogy), which will be prepared and submitted (passing score of 3 or 4 is required). (Prerequisites or
taken concurrently: TEDU501, TEDU507, TEDU509)
TEDU575 4 units
Student Teaching I
Provides teaching experience in the day school under guidance of the University supervisor with cooperation of a credentialed
master teacher in a regular school classroom. (May be public, private or charter school setting.) The course is open to multiple
subject credential candidates who have been cleared for student teaching. An application for student teaching must be received by
March 15 for the fall semester and by October 15 for the spring semester. Weekly seminars accompany student teaching. Field
experience involves five weeks of half-day classroom instruction under supervision. Task 2 (Designing Instruction) and Task 3
(Assessing Learning) of the Teaching Performance Assessments will be prepared and submitted (passing score of 3 or 4 is
required for each task). This experience may not be with the same teacher, the same grade level, or the same subject used in
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