Course Description

Designed for students considering teaching as a career or for those interested in a class that focuses on issues facing teachers and students in today's schools. Course examines opportunities, requirements, responsibilities, and rewards in teaching as well as skills needed and problems often encountered in the classroom. Additional focus on educational philosophies and sociology of education. In addition to class time, the course includes field work training and requires a minimum of 45 hours of structured fieldwork in public school elementary classrooms that represent California's diverse student population and includes cooperation with at least one campus-approved certificated classroom teacher. Meets the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requirement that students who are considering a teaching career have early and frequent opportunities to engage in field experiences that are linked with college/university coursework. C-ID: EDUC 200.