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for California State University, Fresno.
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for California State University, Fresno.
COURSES
Note: Students must provide their own transportation to off-campus
sites for classes, student teaching, practica, and field activities -- and
defray any resulting expense.
Literacy and Early Education (LEE)
LEE AR. Reading Skills (1-3; max total 3)
Designed to improve reading abilities. Emphasis on improving vocabulary,
comprehension, and flexibility in reading rate. Focus is on college level
textbooks. Lecture-discussion approach with directed reading. CR/NC grading
only; not applicable toward baccalaureate degree requirements.
LEE 1R. Reading Application Skills (1-3; max total 3)
A combination of lecture, discussion, and direct application to improve
skills, such as identifying main point, building vocabulary, and drawing
inferences. CR/NC grading only; not applicable toward baccalaureate degree
requirements.
LEE 2R. Basic Skills Reading Development (3)
Designed to further the basic skills in reading for applicants to teacher
education credential programs. Students who pass the course will satisfy
the CBEST reading requirement for admission into teacher education. Students
are still required to pass the CBEST to qualify for a teaching credential.
CR/NC grading only; not applicable toward baccalaureate degree requirements.
LEE 120. Problems in Education
(2-3; repeatable with different topics; maximum of 3 units per code, e.g.,
CL, ST)
In-depth study of various areas in education including children's literature
(CL) and storytelling (ST). Selected topics may require activities.
LEE 129. Hmong in Bilingual Schools: BCLAD (3)
Prerequisite: HMONG 101 or equivalent. Emphasis on Hmong language development for bilingual teachers. Includes basic content area instruction in Hmong, evaluation of teaching materials, and conferencing with parents. FS
LEE 135. Teaching Content in Hmong (3)
Prerequisites: Hmong language fluency or permission of instructor. L1 methods and materials used to teach content in bilingual classrooms. Designed for BCLAD candidates. Students will deliver lessons in the Hmong language in bilingual classrooms in local schools under university supervisor. FS
LEE 136. Teaching Content in Spanish (3)
Prerequisites: Spanish language fluency or permission of instructor. L1 methods and materials used to teach content in bilingual classrooms. Designed for BCLAD candidates. Students will deliver lessons in the Spanish language in bilingual classrooms in local schools under university supervisor. FS
LEE 138. Teaching the Linguistically Different (3)
Studies and methods used in English Language Development (ELD) classrooms,
including multimedia instruction, SDAIE methodology, development and adaptation
of materials. Parent involvement and working with paraprofessionals in an
ELD classroom.
LEE 144. Teaching English Learners: Foundations and Strategies (3)
Prerequisite: admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program.
Knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive instruction in the subjects
of the core curriculum for English learners. Covers English Language Development
strategies that support the development of academic language and comprehension
for students in elementary school. (Formerly LEE 180T).
LEE 148. Integrated Curriculum (3)
Concurrent enrollment with EHD 114. Integrated curriculum design, facilitation, and assessment in early childhood programs, including preschool, kindergarten, and grades 1-6. Lecture supported by curriculum development activities. (2 lecture, 2 activity hours) FS
LEE 154. Content Area Language and Literacy Instruction (5)
Prerequisites: admission to the Single Subject Credential Program and prior or concurrent enrollment in EHD 155A or 155B. Educational issues, methodologies, and materials to improve students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing in content areas at the secondary level (7-12). Special emphasis on skills necessary to deliver comprehensive instruction to English learners. FS SU (Formerly LEE 180T)
LEE 171. Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education (3)
A comprehensive study of the field of early childhood education, including principles of early childhood education, parent relations, use of community resources, and organization of programs in early childhood education. FS
LEE 172. Cultural Language and Context of the Classroom (3)
Prerequisite: admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program. CI 171 or concurrent enrollment. Students not concurrently enrolled in EHD 174 need to make special arrangements with instructor. The impact of culture on teaching and learning in the elementary school. Language acquisition theory and instructional strategies for English learners. Promoting student success, including achievement of state-adopted content and language-development standards. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) FS SU
LEE 172ECES. Cultural Contexts of Teaching and Learning (3)
Prerequisites: admission to Multiple Subject Credential, Early Childhood Education Program; completion or concurrent enrollment in CI 171ECE. Broadly interprets culture, including student family, ethnicity, language, the culture of the profession, and classroom culture. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) FS (Formerly LEE 172ECE)
LEE 173. Teaching Reading and Social Studies in Grades 4-8 (3)
Prerequisite: admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program. CI 171, LEE 172 (or concurrent enrollment). Concurrent enrollment in EHD 174. Teaching state-adopted English-Language Arts (4-8) and history-social science (K-8) content standards using research-based methods. Use of a variety of assessments to determine students' progress. Organizing, managing, and planning instruction for reading and social studies. Developmentally appropriate practices to make content accessible to all students. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) FS SU
LEE 173ECE. Teaching Literacy and English Language in Grades 4-8 (3)
Prerequisites: admission to Multiple Subject Credential, Early Childhood Education Program; concurrent enrollment in EHD 174ECE; completion or concurrent enrollment in CI 171ECE and LEE 172ECE. Teaching reading, writing, language arts, and English language development in grades 4-8. Making content area reading (e.g. in history/social studies) accessible. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) FS
LEE 175. Teaching and Evaluating English Learners in K-12 Classrooms
(3)
Prerequisite: previous or concurrent enrollment in LEE 138. Methods
and materials for teaching and evaluating K-12 limited-English proficient
students, with special emphasis on developing and assessing English language
ability and interrelating language instruction with content area subject
matter. Emphasis on SDAIE, Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English.
LEE 177. Teaching Reading and the Arts in K-3 (3)
Prerequisites: CI 171, LEE 172, LEE 173, EHD 174, CI 175, CI 176 (or concurrent enrollment). Concurrent enrollment in EHD 178. Assessment and instructional approaches for the balanced teaching of reading/language arts in the primary grades: using developmentally appropriate practices, studying state standards for literacy development and component strands for visual and performing arts, and selecting techniques for culturally/linguistically diverse learners. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) FS
LEE 177ECE. Language and Literacy Development and Instruction (3)
Prerequisites: completion of Phase 1 Multiple Subject Credential, Early Childhood Education Program (CI 171ECE, LEE 172ECE, LEE 173ECE, EHD 174ECE, CI 176); concurrent enrollment in EHD 178ECE. Early literacy instruction from birth, including a comprehensive literacy program for pre-kindergarten through grade 3, first and second language acquisition, family literacy, and early intervention. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) FS
LEE 180T. Topics in Literacy and Early Education (1-3; max total 9)
Issues and topics in reading, bilingual/cross-cultural education, reading, and language development. FS
LEE 190. Independent Study
(1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading. FS
(See Catalog Numbering System.)
Literacy and Early Education (LEE)
LEE 213. Teaching the Language ArtsK-12 (3)
Seminar on integrated language arts, reading-writing connections, and
using languagerts in literature-based reading programs and theme cycles.
LEE 214. Literature for Children and Adolescents (3)
Prerequisite: admission to program or permission of instructor. Survey
of genre, authors, and illustrators; critical interpretation and classroom
application of books; the impact of social and cultural patterns in literature.
LEE 215. Language Issues in Reading (3)
Prerequisite: admission to program or permission of instructor. Seminar
exploring issues related to language acquisition and literacy development
with special emphasis on culturally and linguistically diverse learners.
LEE 224. Assessment and Development of Reading Abilities (3)
Analysis of reading performance utilizing portfolio and performance
based assessments and diagnostic instruments. Consideration of methods and
materials for instruction.
LEE 230. Supervised Teaching in Reading/Language Arts (3)
The first of two supervised fieldwork courses required for the Reading
Specialist Credential. Provides supervised practice in research-based methodologies
and intervention approaches for beginning readers, English learners, and
students with reading difficulties. A combination of practica and seminars
required.
LEE 232. Literacy in Early Childhood Education (3)
Prerequisite: admission to program or permission of instructor. Examines
development of oral and written language in young children. Explores theories,
curricula, and strategies for teaching literacy.
LEE 233. Curriculum and Assessment in Early Childhood Education (3)
Prerequisites: admission to program or permission of instructor. Design
of appropriate curriculum and assessment for young children. Includes standards,
planning, project approach, integration of play, and materials. Use of observation,
rubrics, and portfolios to document development and learning. Organizing
environments in early childhood settings, infants through grade three. (2
lecture, 2 lab hours)
LEE 234. Clinical Experiences in Reading Assessment and Instruction (3)
Prerequisite: LEE 224. Clinical experiences in the supervised application
of principles learned in LEE 224. Emphasis on individual and small group
evaluation and instructional procedures. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Instructional
materials fee, $10)
LEE 235. Concept Development in Early Childhood Education (3)
Prerequisite: admission to program or permission of instructor. Study
of how young children develop concepts. Analysis of existing curriculum
and design of relevant curriculum. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
LEE 241. Fieldwork in Early Childhood Education (3)
Prerequisite: admission to program or permission of instructor. Supervised
experiences in work with young children and their families in pre-K-3 classrooms
and other early childhood education settings.
LEE 244. Research for Reading Professionals (3)
Prerequisites: LEE 213, 215, 278, and permission of instructor. Study
of past and current research in reading related to instructional issues;
planning and analysis of curricula in light of current research; application
of research skills.
LEE 254. Supervised Field Experiences in Reading (3)
Prerequisite: LEE 224, 244, and permission of instructor. Intensive
varied supervised field experiences in settings with reading specialists,
consultants, or staff development personnel involving diagnosis and treatment
of reading difficulties; development or refinement of reading programs;
evaluation of reading instruction; application of interpersonal communications
and group process skills.
LEE 271. Diversity and Inclusion in Early Childhood Education (3)
Understanding and responding to cultural, ethnic, and linguistic diversity
and the ways they affect personality, language, cognitive development, and
socialization. Creating inclusive learning environments and curriculum in
early childhood education. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
LEE 278. Literacy Processes and Practices (3)
Prerequisite: LEE 154 for Single Subject Credential holders; or permission
of instructor. Understanding literacy processes through the investigation
of current theories, issues, and practices.
LEE 280T. Advanced Topics in Literacy and Early Education (1-3; max total
3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Advanced, in-depth analysis
of issues and problems related to literacy, bilingualism, and early childhood
education. Emphasis placed on advanced research.
LEE 290. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading.
LEE 298A. Project -- Literacy (4)
Prerequisite: advancement to candidacy for the master's degree; B average
on 24 units of the master's program including ERA 220. See Criteria
for Thesis and Project. A project consists of a significant undertaking
appropriate to education. An approved proposal is required for enrollment.
Approved for RP grading.
LEE 298B. Project -- Early Childhood Education (4)
Prerequisite: advancement to candidacy for the master's degree; B
average on 24 units of the master's program including ERA 220. See Criteria for Thesis and Project. A project
consists of a significant undertaking appropriate to education. An approved
proposal is required for enrollment. Approved for RP grading.
LEE 299. Thesis (4)
Prerequisite: advancement to candidacy for the master's degree; B
average on 24 units of the master's program including ERA 220 and completion
of an acceptable thesis proposal. See Criteria
for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission of an
acceptable thesis for the master's degree. Approved for RP
grading.
(See Catalog Numbering System.)
Literacy and Early Education (LEE)
LEE 380T. Topics in Literacy and Early Education (1-6; max total 12)
Studies in theory, procedures, and application in such areas as pertain
to departmental focus.
LEE 383. Problems in Child Study (2; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Methods of studying children; relationship of child study groups, reviews
of research findings in child development, and adolescent behavior.
Literacy and Early Education Degrees