Education courses

The Reading and Literacy Portfolio is a course that captures learning and field experiences from each of the courses and connects them together in a cohesive manner. Candidates will collaborate with instructors from each course on an individual basis to…

This course is designed for educational consultants interested in broadening their range of services to parents and their dependent student. It focuses on vehicles of college funding, issues of affordability, and sources of federal and institutional financial…

This course is designed to introduce a career as an Independent Educational Consultant. It will familiarize students with the professional issues faced when advising students in the college planning process. Topics in this course examine the principles and…

Field experience activities totaling 80 hours (40 hours in EDUC X397A and 40 hours in EDUC X397B) in the administration or supervision in a California school. The school district, student, and UC Irvine jointly plan the work experience, its supervision, and…

Field experience activities totaling 80 hours (40 hours in EDUC X397A and 40 hours in EDUC X397B) in the administration or supervision in a California school. The school district, student, and UC Irvine jointly plan the work experience, its supervision, and…

This course is designed to introduce participants to the features of oral language and the skills required to speak and to understand speech in English as a second or foreign language. We will discuss and practice principles and strategies for assisting…

This course will explore the basic skills required to perform effectively as a Career Advisor. Career Development is an interdisciplinary field which takes into account workplace dynamics and individual growth and change. Career advisors help focus clients’…

This course features practical strategies & effective instructional techniques for holding the attention of adult learners, thereby enhancing their educational experience. Topics include ages & stages in adult development, characteristics of adult learners,…

Induction Inquiry II provides Candidates with manifold opportunities to work collaboratively with assigned Mentors and instructors in the ongoing development, delivery and assessment of objectives embedded within the Candidate’s Individualized Learning Plan…

Induction Year 1 Reflection provides Candidates with manifold opportunities to work collaboratively with assigned Mentors and instructors in the ongoing development, delivery and assessment of objectives embedded within the Candidate’s Individualized Learning…

This culminating course of the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization is a Fieldwork course in which candidates will complete 45 hours of documented work in an educational setting that includes opportunities to deliver balanced, comprehensive, and…

This course prepares leaders to administer early childhood programs from the ground up — covering the general responsibilities of a program director, program types, and the skills needed to organize, open, and operate an early care and education program.…

The Culminating Induction Individualized Learning Plan Portfolio serves for Candidates to submit verification of their learning, observations, field experiences, and Individualized Learning Plan forms from courses and California Standards for the Teaching…

Induction Mentor Year 1 Reflection provides Mentors with an opportunity to guide and support Candidates as they participate in a collaborative experience with other Candidates in the Induction Program. Mentors will have multiple conversations with Candidates…

Induction Site-Based Mentor Debrief provides Induction Mentors with the opportunity to provide purposeful feedback. This course will review the Mentor experience throughout the Induction program. Topics will also include best practices in adult learning;…

Mentor Induction Inquiry II provides Mentors with the tools and resources needed to guide and support Candidates in the Induction Program as they design their own personal professional development using a self-selected area of interest from the California…

All K-12 teachers need to be aware of how the reading process relates to their classroom or subject areas. Topics include the process of learning a language, reading for the bilingual/bicultural pupil, a historical perspective on reading, reading readiness,…

This course will explore the use of technology in education as a tool to enhance teaching and learning. Participants will learn and demonstrate the effective use of computer hardware and software and fundamental hardware care operations to ensure safety.…

The CTEL Portfolio brings together learning and field experiences from the other CTEL courses in a cohesive manner. Candidates collaborate with instructors from each course individually to determine an appropriate field assignment based on academic and…

Fulfills English Language Learner requirement (Standard 12) for the SB2042 Preliminary Credential when taken with X 426.3. Please obtain the approval of your credential program advisor before enrolling to ensure that this course satisfies your credential…

This online course presents and evaluates current technologies and their applications in the TESOL classroom, urban distance learning and adult TESOL education. Participants learn strategies for overcoming technophobia among English teachers and learners. The…

This course presents an intensive consideration of culture and diversity and their impacts in school classrooms. Instruction focuses on the nature and manifestations of culture, methods and strategies for learning about cultural differences and similarities,…

This online course covers developmentally appropriate curriculum methods for early childhood. Students learn to design, equip, plan and implement engaging learning environments for supporting developmental goals and knowledge. Learn to create optimal…

This course focuses on methodologies appropriate for facilitating English/language arts instruction at the middle and high school levels in a variety of classroom settings. As candidates for the Single Subject Credential in English, students in this course…

This orientation to the CLAD through CTEL Program gives applicants a clear understanding of the entire program, including its scope and goals, requirements, standards, procedures that affect competencies and field experience(s). This orientation is a…

Fulfills Equity, Diversity and Access requirement (Standard 9) for the SB2042 Preliminary Credential. Please obtain the approval of your credential program advisor before enrolling to ensure that this course satisfies your credential program requirements.…

Fulfills Health Education requirement (Standard 10) for SB 2042 Preliminary Credential. Please obtain the approval of your credential program advisor before enrolling to ensure that this course satisfies your credential program requirements. Taking a holistic…

Teacher Induction Program Mentors prepare for their role and responsibilities to guide new teachers through multiple cycles of individualized professional learning and reflection. Mentors learn about how UCLA Extension's program is designed to align with…

A key component of the teacher induction program is its job-embedded system of mentoring support and professional learning. The UCLA Extension mentor that is assigned to each participating teacher is responsible for coordinating with the teacher, school site…

A key component of the teacher induction program is its job-embedded system of mentoring support and professional learning. The UCLA Extension mentor that is assigned to each participating teacher is responsible for coordinating with the teacher, school site…

Teacher Induction C is one of four required core courses in the UCLA Extension Teacher Induction Program, leading to a California Clear Credential (Multiple Subject, Single Subject or Education Specialist). The essential question for this course addresses…

This is one of four required core courses in the UCLA Extension Teacher Induction Program, leading to a California Clear Credential (Multiple Subject, Single Subject or Education Specialist). The essential question for this course is: Who are my students and…

Digital Media Best Practices for Online Educators No Prerequisite | 10 Weeks Format: Asynchronous Online with Instructor Feedback and Guidance Throughout In today’s learning environments—whether in education, corporate training, or nonprofit sectors—your…

Instructional Design Portfolio Prerequisite: All 4 Core Courses | 10 Weeks As you complete the UC San Diego Instructional Design Certificate, the Instructional Design Portfolio course gives you the opportunity to synthesize your learning and present your work…

Teaching and Learning Online (TLO) No Prerequisite | 10 Weeks Format: Asynchronous Online with Instructor Feedback and Guidance Throughout As an entry point course in the Instructional Design Certificate, Teaching and Learning Online covers the many aspects…

Learning Design and Technologies Prerequisite: Introduction to Instructional Design or Teaching and Learning Online | 10 Weeks Format: Asynchronous Online with Instructor Feedback and Guidance Throughout Technology is reshaping how people learn, teach, and…

At a time when public discourse is increasingly polarized, learning to disagree thoughtfully and engage across differences from a young age has become an essential civic skill. This course examines how the principles of deliberative democracy can be applied…

Interactive e-learning is considered a must in developing e-learning programs, curriculum, courses, and modules. This course teaches students how to apply various interactive e-learning practices to real-world learning settings, while providing students with…

This course introduces participants to online and Web-based learning including an overview of the current models of e-learning. Students explore current learning theories incorporating principles of online learning such as the traditional ADDIE and more…

All multiple subject teachers need to be aware of how the reading process relates to their classroom or subject areas in the K-8 classroom. Topics include the process of learning a language, reading for the bilingual/bicultural pupil, a historical perspective…

Participating teachers will be required to grow and improve in their ability to reflect upon and apply the CSTPs while exploring the specific pedagogical skills for subject matter instruction. Participants will utilize the adopted academic content standards…

This course is designed for individuals interested in teaching, counseling, and administrative opportunities in the community colleges. Students gain an overview of the California community college system and the clientele it serves. Instruction includes…

This introductory course is designed to help early childhood leaders develop the foundation necessary to lead with confidence, clarity, and compassion. Participants will explore their personal leadership identity, deepen their emotional intelligence, and…

Play-based learning, also known as "playful learning," is not a new concept in early childhood education — it is a forgotten treasure being rediscovered and returned to the forefront of the field. This course is designed for ECE leaders and administrators…

This course examines the methods and principles of supervising, mentoring, and coaching student teachers, entry-level teachers, volunteers, and other adults in early care and education settings, with an emphasis on individualized, relationship- and…

The Employer Sponsored Induction Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) provides candidates admitted to the Induction program with an overview of the entire program, including its scope, goals, expectations, requirements, standards, and competencies.Through…

The Employer Sponsored Induction Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) provides candidates admitted to the Induction program with an overview of the entire program, including its scope, goals, expectations, requirements, standards, and competencies.Through…

This course focuses on effective collaboration and communication skills for members of young learner’s support team. This team includes teacher and staff, significant family members, service providers, health practitioners, as well as community partners,…

This course will investigate and understand the instructional leadership practices related to preschool through third grade (P-3) education including how to develop and enact a PK-3 vision, align and integrate Universal Transitional Kindergarten into the CA…

Learn practitioner and research-based strategies that satisfy the Performance Expectations outlined by the California Department of Education PPS credential requirements for college counseling. The course requires attendance at ten (10) in-person and/or…