Course Descriptions
EDUC 6790: Asset Based Lesson Planning – Preparing for the CalTPA Cycle 1 (3 extension units)
In this course – current teachers, interns, and student teachers who are working through CalTPA Cycle 1 will advance their knowledge about lesson planning. Specific areas of focus include: learning about student strengths and learning needs, asset-based lesson development, and support strategies that will further the academic development of English learners, students with special needs, and students who have other challenging life experiences. The course will unpack these topics with a detailed walk through of all elements in CalTPA cycle 1, and prepare candidates to submit their cycle for scoring.
EDUC 6791: Planning for assessments – Preparing for the CalTPA – Cycle 2 (3 extension units)
In this course – current teachers, interns, and student teachers who are working through CalTPA Cycle 2 will advance their knowledge about assessment driven instruction. Specific areas of focus include: Informal, student-self, and formal assessment planning, rubric development, the development of higher order thinking skills, and the integration of instructional technology. The course will unpack these topics with a detailed walk through of all elements in CalTPA cycle 2 and prepare candidates to submit their cycle for scoring.
Registration Information
Spring 2021
EDUC 6790: Asset Based Lesson Planning – Preparing for the CalTPA Cycle 1
Dates: March 27, 2021- May 8, 2021
Classes meet virtually on Saturdays from 8:30-10:00 am.
Course Cost: $500
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Drops & Refunds
In order to drop please fill out a drop form and submit it to the Extended Education office.
Through April 3rd – 100% refund
April 4th – April 24th – 65% refund
*No drops or refunds after April 24th
Fall 2021
EDUC 6791: Planning for assessments – Preparing for the CalTPA – Cycle 2
Dates: September 18, 2021- November 6, 2021
Course Cost: $500
Registration will open on July 1, 2021
About the Instructor
Dr. Daniel Soodjinda
Dr. Daniel Soodjinda is currently the CalTPA faculty coordinator at CSU Stanislaus where he is also an associate professor of Liberal Studies and Teacher Education. He has over 15 years of experience with the CalTPA and has facilitated CalTPA support workshops for teacher candidates, teacher education faculty, university supervisors, and mentor teachers across the state. He also conducts research related to the CalTPA and has and presented his findings at a number of nationwide conferences.