Teacher Education
Department Information
Department of Teacher Education
College of Education and Allied Studies
Office: Art and Education Bldg. 242
Phone: (510) 885-3027 FAX: (510) 885-4632
Website: www.csueastbay.edu/teach
Professor Emeritus
David R. Stronck, Ph.D. Oregon State University
Professors
Joan D. Davenport, Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh
Phillip E. Duren, Ph.D. Ohio State University
Bijan B. Gillani, Ed.D. University of Southern California
Carolyn Nelson, Ed.D. University of San Francisco
Lettie Ramirez, Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin
James J. Zarrillo, Ph.D. Claremont Graduate School
Associate Professors
Jeanette M. Bicais (Chair), Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley
Li-Ling Chen, Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin
Denise M. Fleming, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley
Valerie A. Helgren-Lempesis, Ed.D. University of Miami
Shira Lubliner, Ed.D. University of San Francisco
James M. Mitchell, Ph.D. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Catherine F. Reed, Ph.D. University of Virginia (FERP)
Assistant Professors
Maliika Chambers, Ed.D. Mills College
Eric Engdahl, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles
Michele Korb, Ph.D. Marquette University
Felipe H. Razo, Ph.D. Claremont Graduate School/San Diego State University
Diane Mukerjee, Ed.D. University of California, Berkeley
Craig B. Wilson, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley (FERP)
General Information
The Department of Teacher Education offers primarily post-baccalaureate and graduate courses. See Teacher Education in the graduate section of this catalog.
Minor Requirements
The minor in Early Childhood Education consists of 24 units.
Required Courses:
- TED 4070 Early Childhood Education: Language & Literacy Development (4)
- TED 4071 Early Childhood Education: Integrated Language Arts & Social Studies (4)
- TED 4072 Early Childhood Education: Integrated Math & Science (4)
- TED 4073 Early Childhood Education: Integrated Arts (2)
- TED 4074 Early Childhood Education: Children With Special Needs (4)
- TED 4075 Early Childhood Education: Professional Seminar & Practicum (6)
Undergraduate Courses
These undergraduate courses may be taken to enhance teaching skills and give potential master's degree or teaching credential candidates additional experience working with children and young adults.
| Course Number | Course Information |
|---|---|
| 3001 |
Exploring Education (3) Introduction to the field of teaching. Reports and discussions related to directed observations of preschool, elementary and secondary classrooms, and non-school educational settings. Examination of changing issues in education and their implications for future teaching practices and theories. Two hrs. lect., 2 hrs. act. |
| 3005 |
Intermediate Field Experience in the Elementary School A (1) Observation and participation in an elementary school classroom in second quarter of blended Multiple Subject Credential/Liberal Studies Major program. Reports and discussion on issues raised. Prerequisite: admission to blended Multiple Subject Credential/Liberal Studies Major Program. CR/NC grading only. Two hrs. act. |
| 3006 |
Intermediate Field Experience in the Elementary School B (1) Observation and participation in an elementary school classroom in third quarter of blended Multiple Subject Credential/Liberal Studies Major program. Reports and discussion on issues raised. Focus on classroom management. Prerequisite: T ED 3005. CR/NC grading only. Two hrs. act. |
| 3007 |
Intermediate Field Experience in the Secondary School A (1) Observation and participation in a middle or high school classroom. Reports and discussion of issues raised during field experience. Prerequisite: Admission to Bachelors Plus Single Subject Credential Program. CR/NC grading only. Two hrs. act. |
| 3008 |
Intermediate Field Experience in the Secondary School B (1) Observation and participation in a middle or high school classroom. Reports and discussion of issues raised during field experience. Prerequisite: TED 3007 and admission to Bachelors Plus Single Subject Credential Program. CR/NC grading only. Two hrs. act. |
| 3898 |
Cooperative Education (1-4) Supervised work experience in which student completes academic assignments integrated with off campus paid or volunteer activities. Prerequisites: at least 2.75 GPA; departmental approval of activity. May be repeated for credit, for a maximum of 8 units. No units may be counted toward credential programs. CR/NC grading only. |
| 3999 |
Issues in Teacher Education (4) Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in teacher education. May be repeated for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 8 units. |
| 4041 |
Advanced Tutoring Methods in Reading, Writing and Learning Skills (4) An introduction to the theories and methods of tutoring reading, writing, and learning skills at the college level. Analysis of receptive and expressive language and learning skills and their application to the content areas. Development of tutor communication skills and diagnostic/prescriptive tutoring methods. Prerequisite: T ED 4040. Two hrs. lect., 4 hrs. tutoring. |
| 4042 |
Advanced Tutoring Methods in Mathematics and Science (4) An introduction to the theories and methods of tutoring mathematics and science at the college level. Analysis of the critical thinking, learning skills, and problem solving strategies required in math and science. Development of tutor communication skills and diagnostic/prescriptive tutoring methods. Prerequisite: TED 4040. Two hrs. lect., 4 hrs. tutoring. |
| 4070 |
Early Childhood Education: Language and Literacy Development (4) Curriculum and instruction for language and literacy development in pre-school programs. Focus on cognition, comprehension, vocabulary, concepts about print, phonemic awareness, needs of English Language Learners, and family literacy. Field Component. Prerequisite: Junior-year status and concurrent enrollment in the B.A. in Human Development, Early Childhood Option; or 12 quarter units of courses in child development; or a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. |
| 4071 |
Early Childhood Education: Integrated Language Arts and Social Studies (4) Curriculum and instruction for integrated language arts and social studies in pre-school programs. Focus on literature and play, a framework for promoting diversity, social skills, and young children's understanding of themselves in relationship to others. Field component. Prerequisite: Junior-year status and concurrent enrollment in the B.A. in Human Development, Early Childhood Option; or 12 quarter units of courses in child development; or a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. |
| 4072 |
Early Childhood Education: Integrated Math and Science (4) Curriculum and instruction for integrated math and science in pre-school programs. Focus on inquiry based math and science instruction, emergent numeracy, concepts of number and pattern, and science concepts. Field component. Prerequisite: Junior-year status and concurrent enrollment in the B.A. in Human Development, Early Childhood Option; or 12 quarter units of courses in child development; or a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. |
| 4073 |
Early Childhood Education: Integrated Arts (2) Curriculum and instruction for integrated arts education in pre-school programs. Focus on the integration of the visual and performing arts across the curriculum. Field component. Prerequisite: Junior-year status and concurrent enrollment in the B.A. in Human Development, Early Childhood Option; or 12 quarter units of courses in child development; or a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. |
| 4074 |
Early Childhood Education: Children With Special Needs (4) Curriculum and instruction for children with special needs in pre-school programs. Focus on spectrum of needs, assessment and legal issues, early intervention, service delivery approaches for developmental delays and those at-risk. Field component. Prerequisite: Junior-year status and concurrent enrollment in the B.A. in Human Development, Early Childhood Option; or 12 quarter units of courses in child development; or a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. |
| 4075 |
Early Childhood Education: Professional Seminar and Practicum (6) Culminating course in Early Childhood Education Minor. Focus on pre-school models, standards-based instruction, positive classroom environments, characteristics of effective programs, working with colleagues and families. Supervised field practicum. Prerequisites: Completion of all of the following courses: TED 4070, TED 4071, TED 4072, TED 4073, and TED 4074 or permission of instructor. |
| 4320 |
Art Skills for Teachers (4) Designed specifically for teachers with little or no art experience. Work in drawing, printmaking, weaving, papier maché, puppets, masks, batik, tie dyeing, lettering. Suggestions for translating teacher skills into activities for children. May be repeated once for credit, for a maximum of 8 units. |
| 4900 |
Independent Study (1-4) May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor for a maximum of 12 units. |
