EDUC 1520 Introduction to Elementary Education for the Contemporary Educator

The course is an introduction to concepts and issues related to teaching diverse learners in today's contemporary schools, Kindergarten through grades 12 (K-12). Topics include teaching as a profession and career, historical and philosophical foundations of the American education system, current educational issues, California's content standards and frameworks, and teacher performance standards. In addition to lectures, this course requires a minimum of 50 hours of structured fieldwork in public elementary classrooms that represent California's diverse student demographics and includes cooperation with at least one carefully selected and campus-approved certificated classroom teacher. TB test might be required. Fingerprint required.