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Program Overview

The Middle-Level Education program focuses on the unique needs of adolescent learners. Students explore middle-level teaching strategies, classroom management, and subject-specific instruction. Graduates are prepared to teach in middle schools and contribute to the academic and social development of young adolescents.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Credit Hours

60 Hours

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Courses Offered

10

Pedagogical Foundations And Teaching Methods:

The College of Education begins with a focus on pedagogical foundations and teaching methods. Students delve into the principles of education, child development, and innovative teaching techniques. This foundational knowledge equips them with the skills necessary to inspire and educate future generations.

Classroom Experience And Student Engagement:

Beyond the theoretical framework, our College of Education places a strong emphasis on classroom experience and student engagement. Students have opportunities to participate in teaching practicums, work with diverse student populations, and collaborate with local schools. These experiences not only enhance their teaching skills but also provide valuable insights into effective education strategies.

Global Education Perspectives And Cross-Cultural Teaching:

The College of Education at Los Angeles City University is committed to promoting global education perspectives and cross-cultural teaching. Our curriculum explores international approaches to education and encourages students to engage in cross-cultural teaching experiences through study abroad programs and collaborations with educators from around the world. This global perspective equips students to excel in diverse educational settings.

Effective Methods in Teaching

The course presents a model of teaching, the goals of instruction, how teaching is done in an era of standards and accountability, planning for e-learning, teaching history, basic teacher instructional methods and how classroom has to be managed in order to ensure that students worldwide could acquire quality education.

Management of E-Education

This course provides an overview of online learning. The course presents various methods through which students get online education and how people can learn from E-Courses.

Management of teaching for special fields

The course emphasizes the importance of education for handicapped children and how teachers have to deal with them to provide quality education. The course covers various techniques used by teachers in learning process of special children.

Community Relations in Education

Central to the course are a variety of broad topics demonstrating the positive contribution that a good school-community relations plan has upon student achievement. The positive impact on student achievement that results from the development of a common school-community culture is stressed.

Multicultural Education

The course examines multicultural education through a focus on the historical, sociological, and philosophical foundations of education. Special emphasis is placed on the role of ethnicity in the development of the United States and its education system.

Classroom Management for Middle School

This course gives teachers the information and skills that they need, to establish management systems in today's rich, multicultural classroom, this course emphasizes on the most effective management systems that are necessary to the Middle school Management.

Research Methods in Education

This course discusses a wide range of quantitative research methods, such as logic regression, multilevel modeling, and structural equation modeling. This course discusses a number of other advanced research techniques as well, that are central to Education and Learning.

Special Topics in Early Childhood

This course offers both theoretical and practical application to guide you to a successful conclusion of the practicum and student teaching experience. In addition, this course is a reference containing research-based, practical advice on such topics as developmentally appropriate practices and teacher competencies.

Advanced Middle School Concepts

The course employs as its focus constructivism, multiculturalism, and a proactive approach to teaching. Constructivist Strategies for Proactive Middle Level Teachers are designed to prepare prospective middle level teachers for their first classroom experience and to help in-service teachers improve their teaching skills.

Reading/Writing Methods in the Middle School

This course focuses on practical, research-based approaches you can employ to help your potential students hone their reading abilities, learn from what they read, and become increasingly motivated to read and compete in responding to the sophisticated narrative and expository course they encounter in the middle grades and beyond.

Cost of Attendance

Tuition Fee Breakdown Cost
MASTERS DEGREE $27,000
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $27,000
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At Los Angeles City University, we believe in where affordability meets opportunity. Our commitment to accessible education ensures that quality learning doesn't come with a hefty price tag. We open the doors to knowledge, offering students the chance to thrive without the burden of overwhelming tuition fees, empowering them for a brighter future.

Teaching & learning and effective methods in teaching

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    One: becoming a teacher
    Two: today and rsquo;s students
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Three: families and communities
    Four: schools as the work place for students and teachers
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Five: the history of schools in the united states
    Six: the social context of schools
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Seven: thinking about teaching and learning
    Eight: focusing on learning and results
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Nine: teaching strategies
    Ten: integrating technology and teaching
    Eleven: assessing student learning and results
    Twelve: managing the classroom and student behavior
    Thirteen: improving teachers and schools, and school reform
    Fourteen: succeeding in your teacher education program and ndash;and beyond

Management of e-education

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Technology and media-facilitating learning
    Instructional strategies-integrating technology and media
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Visual principles-designing effective materials
    Introduction
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Computers and multimedia-accessing digital worlds
    Distance education-connecting learners beyond the classroom
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Online learning-learning through the internet and computer networks
    Instructional materials and displays-using media to engage learners
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Visuals- nhancing learning with visuals
    Audio-listening and learning
    Video-enhancing learning with moving images
    Trends in technology and media-looking ahead

Management of teaching for special fields

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Foundations
    Collaboration between professional educators and families
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Students with low incidence disabilities
    Students with high incidence disabilities
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Students with other special learning needs
    A process of delivering special education and related services
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Systematic assessment for inclusion: the saale model
    Adapting the learning environment
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Adapting lesson plans
    Adapting teaching techniques
    Adapting the format of content
    Adapting assessment evaluation and grading
    Transition

Community relations in Education

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Home, school, and community influences on children's lives.
    Historical and philosophical perspectives.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Viewing family diversity.
    Understanding roles and experiences of parents.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Meeting child-care needs from infancy through school age.
    Including children with disabilities.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Responsibility for educating and protecting children.
    Curriculum of the home.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Curriculum of the school.
    Curriculum of the community.
    Strategies for working together.
    Models for parent--school--community partnerships.

Multicultural Education

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Foundations of multicultural education
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Class
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Ethnicity and race
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Gender
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Exceptionality
    Religion
    Language
    Age
    Education that is multicultural

Classroom Management for Middle School

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Organizing your classroom and materials.
    Choosing rules and procedures.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Managing student work.
    Getting off to a good start.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Planning and conducting instruction.
    Managing cooperative learning groups.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Maintaining appropriate student behavior.
    Communication skills for teaching.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Managing problem behaviors.
    Managing special groups.

Research Methods in Education

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Design, measurement, and analysis.
    Standard deviation and correlation.
    Variables and the relations among them.
    The uses of descriptive statistics.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Surveys and random sampling.
    Experiments and random assignment.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Reliability and validity.
    Statistical inference.
    Regression analysis.
    Back to regression.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Methods for categorical variables including logistic regression
    Multi-level modeling.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Factor analysis.
    Structural equation modeling.

Special Topics in Early Childhood

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Preparing to begin student teaching
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Becoming a professional
    Establishing effective professional relationships
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Guiding young children in the classroom
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Classroom management: environments and routines
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Observations and evaluations of student teaching
    Assessment of young children
    Supportive instruction
    Understanding diverse communities and interacting with childrens' families
    Completion of student teaching: looking ahead

Advanced Middle School concepts

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Teaching and you.
    Using performance objectives.
    Long range planning.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Planning daily lessons.
    Evaluation.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Test administration, administration, and scoring
    Individualizing instruction.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Teaching in multicultural classrooms.
    Teaching strategies.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Communications
    Motivation.
    From discipline to self-discipline.

Reading/Writing Methods in the Middle School

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The middle-school learner: theory and research that inform practice
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Motivation and engagement
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Literature for adolescents
    Scaffolding students' comprehension, learning, and engagement with text
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Teaching comprehension and study strategies
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Teaching literature
    Fostering higher-order thinking and deep understanding
    Vocabulary instruction
    Assessment
    Organizing classrooms to promote reading and responding
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