5.4.h.1 Teaching best practices
Course
Teaching Method
AGED 601
Differentiated instruction. Assignment structured so that candidates can determine their
needs and the needs for their agriculture programs, and they design a program based
upon their needs. Project based learning, online discussions, video documentaries.
AGED 610
Project-based learning, with different forms of assessment modeled throughout the
class, and used by candidates in their projects.
CMSD 441
Project-based learning with case studies.
CMSD 632
Project-based RtI/single-subject research designs applied to actual clients in therapy at
university clinic
CMSD 640
Service learning and community service hearing screening and conservation activity
with instructor-based supervision.
EDAD 609
Convert policy application—lit relevant policy reconstruction for LCFF and LCA
candidacies (own schools/districts).
EDAD 611
Professional Development planning, candidates construct rubric for this “real world
experience” projects and assignments—put into presentation.
EDAD 614
Project-based teaching, field-based learning, group presentations, role-playing, case
studies.
EDCI 557/657
Literature discussion groups via collaborate synch online distance groups.
EDCI 602
Stimulate system of activities at a school site.
EDCI 611
Project-based learning.
EDMA 610
Project-based learning—lit reviews, all steps of research to get lit review writing.
EDTE 150
Experimental learning (classroom-based field observations and reflective discussions.)
EDTE 255
Service learning, group presentations, and case studies.
EDTE 255
Experimental learning-field trip to Los Molinos (student presentation and visit.)
Reflective discussion (Los Molinos 8th graders visit our campus on 4/18.)
EDTE 302
Autobiography, video discussion and critique.
EDTE 302
Group papers and presentations; Culture Group Investigations.
EDTE 302
Socratic Circles, cooperative learning, debates, case studies, inquiry.
EDTE 520
Modes-whole class, small group, and individual targeting all language arts domains.
EDTE 521
Video critique, in-class collaboration, case study, discussion, mini teaching lesson.
EDTE 523A
Inquiry: cooperative learning, discussions, etc.
EDTE 523B
Models, demonstration, project-based learning, cooperative groups, candidates teach.
EDTE 524A
Lecture, inquiry, community, project-based learning, stations, modeling, experiential,
stimulations, partnership, lesson plan “Night at Museum.”
EDTE 524B
Advocacy for content area, community engagement, “real world” situations,
differentiated instruction-model (how-to use technology), prompt feedback (written
audio via Turnitin.com, etc.), demonstrations/models, role-playing, project-based
learning, high enthusiasm, student–centered approach on reflective practices.
EDTE 530
Case Studies/Case Study Analysis Assignment, Backward Planning, design curriculum
of class around 8 best practices for classroom management.
EDTE 530/580
SPED 520
Cooperative learning, lesson on instructional methods to model methods to classmates,
stimulation.
EDTE 532
Case studies.
EDTE 536
Inquiry-based pedagogy-model, reflect; they use it.
EDTE 672
Fieldtrip, local proctoring and immersion-teachers open classrooms for students to see
language arts models in Spanish.
EDTE 673
Lesson Study, Instructional Conversations.
EDTE 676 B
Mini action research/PAAID (analyze data, critically examine own practice, change
own practice, analyze results.)
KINE 315
Service learning, group presentations
KINE 516
Assessments with case studies, role playing of IEP meetings.
PSYC 636
Service learning with university-based supervision and guidance regarding behavioral
modification & consult
PSYC 661 &
PSYC 661P
Individually administered assessments, case studies, presentations on current
assessment tools.
SPED 343
Case study, inquiry, critique video (cases of classroom situations/issues).
SPED 564
Debate/conference presentation simulation (mock-professional poster presentation), inclass collaboration.
SPED 691
Student-centered approach, project-based learning, high enthusiasm, apply reflective
practices, case studies, differentiated instruction-model, IEP process, apply content to
real world situations, instruction.