MA in Curriculum Textbooks

MA in Curriculum & Instruction

EDCI 404/504: Philosophical Aspects of Christian Education (3 Units) Prerequisites: None
Instructor: Janet Mallery

Required:

Knight, George R., (1998). Philosophy and Education: An introduction in Christian perspective, (3rd Edition).
Andrews University Press

Sizer, Theodore. & Sizer, Nancy Faust, (2000). The Students are Watching: Schools and the Moral Contract.
Boston: Beacon Press.
ISBN: 0-8070-3121-6

White, Ellen, (2003). Education Any Edition

EDCI 506: Learning and Assessment (3 Units)
Prerequisites: None
Instructor: Mel Campbell

Required:

Nitko A , and Brookhart S, (2007). Educational assessment of students. Upper Saddle River,NJ: Pearson. 5th Edition
ISBN: 0131719254

Given, B (2002). Teaching to the brain's natural learning systems.Alexandra, VA: ASCD.
ISBN: 0871205696

EDCI 511: Advanced Safety and Health in Education (3 Units) Prerequisites: None
Instructor: Christine Munson
Requires: 15 hours of practicum

Required:

Chaiet, D., (1995). Staying Safe at School.
Brookshire, TX: Rosen Publisher.
ISBN 0-8239-1864-5

Bluestein, Jane. (1991). Creating Emotionally Safe Schools: A Guide for Educators and Parents.
Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications.
ISBN 1-55874-814-8

EDCI 512: Faith and Learning (3 Units)
Prerequisites: None
Instructor: Tonya Perry

Required:

Pearcey, N. R. (2004). Total Truth: Liberating Christianity from its cultural captivity.
Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.
ISBN: 1581344589

Sire, James W. (1990). Discipleship of the Mind: Learning to Love God in the Ways We Think.
Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity.
ISBN: 1581347464

ONE book per student from the following list after receiving Instructor's approval -- tperry@lasierra.edu

Coles, Robert, (1989). The Moral Intelligence of Children: How to Raise a Moral Child.
Plume.
ISBN: 0-452279372

Frankl, Viktor E. updated 1998. Man’s Search for Meaning.
Washington Square Pr.
ISBN: 0671023373

Glasser, William, (1998). Choice Theory in the Classroom.
Quill.
ISBN: 0060952873

Hunter, Cornelius G., (2001). Darwin’s God: Evolution and the Problem of Evil.
Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos Press.
ISBN: 1-58743-053-3

Marsden, George M., (1997). The Outrageous Idea of Christian Scholarship.
New York: Oxford University Press.
ISBN 0-19-512290-0

Milton, Richard, (2000). Shattering the Myths of Darwinism.
Park Street Press.
ISBN 0-89-281884-0.

Palmer, Parker J., (1998). The Courage to Teach Exploring The Inner Landscape of A Teacher’s Life.
San Francisco, CA Jossey-Bas.
ISBN: 0787910589

Peck, M. Scott, (1983). People of the Lie.
New York: Touchstone.
ISBN 0-684-84859-7

Strobel, Lee. (1998). The Case for Christ.
Zondervan Publishing Company.
ISBN: 0310209307

Wiesel, Elie, (1990). Night.
New York: Bantam Books.
ISBN: 0-553-27253-5

EDCI 513: Advanced Study of Teaching English Learners (3 Units) Prerequisites: EDCI 416/522
Instructor: Sandra Green
Requires: 15 sequential hours for practicum (4 weeks)

Required:

Echevarria, J. M., and Short, D., (2004). Making Content Comprehensible for English Learners.
Boston: Pearson Allyn & Bacon.
ISBN 0-205-38641-5

Herrell, A. and Jordan, M., (2008). Fifty Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners (with DVD) , 2nd Ed.
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-199266-5 (Book)
ISBN-10: 0-13-199266-X (DVD)

EDCI 514: Curriculum Planning (3 Units)
Prerequisites: None
Instructor: Lolita Davidson

Required:

Flinders, David J. & Thornton, Stephen J., (2004). The Curriculum Studies Reader.
Routledge: New York, NY.
ISBN: 0-415-94522-4

Fried, Robert L. (2005). The Game of School.
Jossey-Bass: San Francisco, CA.
ISBN:0-7879-7347-5

Oliver, Anita. (2006). Teaching Strategies: Help for a New Teacher. (This book is purchased from C&I Office Check or money order made out to 'Curriculum & Instruction')

Recommended:

American Psychological Association, 6th Edition. Publication manual of the American Psychological Association.
Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.

Booth, Wayne C., Williams, Joseph M., and Colomb, Gregory G., (2003). The Craft of Research.
Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

Williams, Joseph M. (1995). Style: Toward Clarity and Grace.
Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

EDCI 516: Computers in the Classroom (3 Units)
Prerequisites: Basic computer knowledge
Note: This course meets computer requirements for the California State Clear Teaching Credential and the North American Division educational technology certification requirements.
Instructor: Enilson Sarli

Required:

Grabe, Mark and Cindy, (2006). Integrating Technology for Meaningful Learning, (5th Edition).
Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

EDCI 519: Principles and Practices of Discipline (3 Units) Prerequisites: None
Instructor: Sandra Green

Required:

Green, C. & Chee, K., (1998). Understanding ADHD.
New York: Ballintine Publishing Group.
ISBN: 0-449-00152-0

Charles, C. M., (2005). Building Classroom Discipline, (8th Edition). Boston: Pearson Education, Inc.
ISBN: 0-205-41257-2

White, E.G., (1952). Discipline (pp.287-297) and An Illustration of His Methods (pp. 84-96) in Education.
Mt. View, CA: Pacific Press Publishing Association.
ISBN: 0-81-630042-9

EDCI 545: Brain Science and Learning (3 Units)
Prerequisites: None
Instructor: Sandra Green

Required:

Sousa, David A., (2006). How Brain the Brain Learns, (3rd Edition). Thousand Oakes, CA: Corwin Press.
ISBN: 1-4129-3661-6

Wolfe, Patricia, (2000). Brain Matters.
ASCD, Alexandria, VA
ISBN: 0-87120-517-3

Jensen, Eric, (2000). Learning with the Body in Mind.
The Brain Store, San Diego,
ISBN: 890460-07-9

EDCI 550: Instructional Models and Origins of Learning (3 Units) Prerequisites: None
Instructor: Warren Minder

Required:

Schunk, Dale H. (2004) Learning Theories: An Educational Perspective, (4th Edition).
New Jersey, Prentice-Hall
ISBN: 0-13039496-8

EDCI 552: Analysis of Curricular Alternatives (3 Units)
Prerequisites: None
Instructor: Lolita Davidson

Required:

Apple, Michael W. (2004). Ideology and Curriculum.
Falmer Press.
ISBN: 0415949122

Dewey, J. (January 1897). My Pedagogic Creed.
School Journal. Vol. 54 (pp. 77-80)
This article is available online here.

Freire, Paulo. (2000). Pedagogy of Freedom: Ethics, Democracy, and Civic Courage. (Critical Perspectives Series) (Paperback)
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 0847690474

Mcgrath, Alister. (2004). The Twilight of Atheism: The Rise and Fall of Disbelief in the Modern World.
Garden City, NY: Doubleday.
ISBN: 0385500629

White, Ellen G. (2003 edition). Education.
Coldwater, MI: Remnant.
This title can be found online here.

American Psychological Association, 6th Edition. Publication manual of the American Psychological Association.
Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.

EDCI 464/564: Special Education in the Regular Classroom (3-4 Units) Prerequisites: None
Instructor: Bob Van Setten
Requires: 3 hours observation

Required:

When purchasing your textbook make sure it included the myeducationlab booklet. You will need this for assignments in the class.

Hallahan, Daniel P., Kauffman, James, Exceptional Learners, (11th Edition). Allyn & Bacon
ISBN: 13: 978-0-205-57104-8
ISBN -10- 0-205-57104-2 (Used book must also have Case Study book and you will need to pay to have access to myeducationlab.com)

Armstrong, Thomas. Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, (2nd Edition).
ISBN: 0-87120-376-6

EDCI 597: M.A. Project (3-6 Units)
Prerequisites: completed all requirements for master
Instructor: Curriculum & Instruction Faculty

Required:

No Textbook Required

EDCI 598: Seminar in Current Trends (3 Units)
Prerequisites: None
Instructor: Wallace Minder

Required:

Noll, James W. Taking Sides: Clashing views on Controversial Educational Issues, (12th Edition).
Guilford, Connecticut, McGraw-Hill/Dushkin
ISBN: 0-07319153-1

EDAD 524: Educational Organization and Leadership (3 Units) Prerequisites: None
Instructor: Staff

Required:

Kowalski, T. J. (2003). Contemporary School Administration: An Introduction.
Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
ISBN 0-205-34792-4

EDRS: 504 Methods and Materials of Research (3 Units)
Prerequisites: None required
Instructor: Matthew Perry

Required:

Wiersma, W. & Jurs, S. G. (2005). Research Methods in Education, An Introduction. (8th ed.).
Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
ISBN: N/A

EDPC 540: Principles of Counseling (3 Units)
Prerequisites: None
Instructor: Dora Clarke-Pine

Required:

American Psychological Association, 6th Edition. Publication manual of the American Psychological Association.
Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.

Cavanagh, M. E., & Levitov, J. E., (2002). The Counseling Experience: A Theoretical and Practical Approach.
Prospect Heights, IL: Waveland, Press, Inc.

Richards, P. S., & Bergin, A. E., (1997). A Spiritual Strategy for Counseling and Psychotherapy.
Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.