Education 101: American Schools and Society
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 54 Lecture total
Recommended Preparation: English 101/101H
Introduction to the historical, sociological and psychological goals of American schools as a social/political institution. Topics include equality of educational opportunity; student diversity and multicultural education; economic, societal and political influences; teacher roles and responsibilities; curriculum standards; and globalization of education. CSU/UC
Education 110: The Teaching Experience:ExplorationUnit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 54 Lecture total
An exploration of the teaching profession both from academic understanding and from experience gained through 20 hours of classroom observations, assisting in schools and educational centers and designing, preparing and teaching standards based lessons in grades K-12. Topics will include instructional techniques and skills for the teaching profession, exploration of diversity and student learning and roles and responsibilities of teachers. Career and life plans for the teaching profession
will be developed. CSU
Education 113: Tutoring Reading in Elementary Schools
Unit(s): 1.0
Class Hours: 18 Lecture total, 16 Hours Arranged Field Experience
An examination of effective tutoring strategies with a focus on the reading skills of elementary age children. Students are placed in local K-8 classrooms to gain experience with school-age children. CSU
Education 200: Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 54 Lecture total
Recommended Preparation: English 101/101H and Education 101.
Introduction to educational theory and practice, assessing issues and standards for teaching in California's culturally and linguistically diverse school settings; explores instructional methods for teaching and assessing reading. Students participate in 45 hours of structured observation and internship in a local elementary classroom. CSU/UC (C-ID EDUC 200)
Education 204: Proficiency in Educational Technologies for TeachersUnit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 54 Lecture total
Development of personal proficiency in educational technologies to facilitate the teaching process. Training in computer hardware and software terminology; spreadsheets, word processing, publication, and presentation applications; internet search and retrieval; information literacy; electronic communication and awareness of legal and ethical issues. CSU
Education 209: Roles and Responsibilities of the Special Educaiton Paraprofessional
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 54 Lecture total
This course is designed to train persons who work as classroom paraprofessional/teaching assistants in the public schools. The course provides an overview of paraprofessional roles and responsibilities including legal, instruction, evaluation and behavioral issues. Supports current legislation for paraprofessionals. CSU
Education 210: The Teaching Experience: Secondary Education
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 54 Lecture total
Introduction to the history, philosophy, and sociology of secondary education. This course will cover the California Teaching Performance Expectation and Assessment; needs of special populations, English learners, and struggling readers; content standards; and major curriculum reform documents. Students participate in 40 hours of structured observation and internship in a local secondary classroom. CSU/UC
Education 211: Classroom Practices for Diverse Learners
Unit(s): 3.0
Class Hours: 54 Lecture total
Prepares individuals to assist teachers in various settings to support diverse learners (individuals who have disabilities, are second language learners, are gifted, etc.). Topics will include lesson planning, adapting academics: reading, Mathematics, Science, art, job coaching, behavioral support, etc. CSU
