Course Catalog Information (24-25)
EDUC 1
Introduction to Elementary Education in a Diverse Society
Course Description
This course introduces students to the concepts and issues related to teaching diverse learners in today's contemporary schools, Kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12). Topics include teaching as a profession and career, historical and philosophical foundations of the American education system, contemporary educational issues, California's content standards and frameworks, and teacher performance standards. In addition to class time, the course requires 36 hours of structured fieldwork in public school elementary classrooms that represent California's diverse student population and includes cooperation with at least one carefully selected and campus-approved certificated classroom teacher. (This course meets the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing adopted Elementary Subject Matter Standards: Standard 7.)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences in the elementary classroom.
- Identify and explain the responsibilities and professional commitments expected of an elementary classroom teacher.
Course Details
- Units
- 3 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 2
- Weekly Lab Hours: 3
- Gen Ed
- Non-GE Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to both UC and CSU
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory(ies)
- ESL 272 and ESL 273, or ESL 472 and ESL 473, or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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