| EDUC-1 | Introduction to Education |
| CSU | (2 units lecture) | |
| An introduction to teaching as a career, including the types of skills and knowledge required and steps involved in becoming a teacher. The course provides an overview of social and historical understanding of public schooling in America through the lens of contemporary controversies in the field. |
| Recommended: ENGL-350 |
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| EDUC-10 | Teaching Secondary Math and Science |
| CSU | (2 units lecture/lab) | |
| An exploration of secondary school math and science teaching as a career including an overview of knowledge and skills required to teach math and science at the high school level. Students complete observation and participation in a high school math and science classroom. |
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| EDUC-1L | Introduction to Education Lab |
| CSU | (1.5 units lecture/lab) | |
| Provides early fieldwork experience in schools (K-8). Students observe a minimum of 54 hours in a classroom and keep a log. The lecture element provides opportunity for structured reflection of observation experiences. |
| Recommended: ENGL-350 |
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| EDUC-2 | Reading Tutoring Techniques |
| CSU | (2 units lecture) | |
| A study designed to prepare college students for tutoring reading in elementary schools. A variety of tutoring skills are explored including phonemic awareness, letter names and shapes, decoding, vocabulary, comprehension, and higher level thinking. Students will learn how to implement appropriate tutoring techniques for small groups and individual children. |
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| Note: Optional lab class (EDUC-2L) enables students to implement tutoring techniques in an elementary classroom. |
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| EDUC-2L | Reading Tutoring Techniques - Lab |
| CSU | (1 - 2 units lab) | Repeatable to a maximum of four enrollments |
| Tutoring reading with children from Kindergarten through sixth grade, in an approved elementary school site to allow students to implement skills learned in EDUC-2, Reading and Tutoring Techniques. |
| Prerequisite: EDUC-2 or concurrent enrollment |
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| Note: Students may be responsible for the cost of background clearances required by elementary school sites. Units offered may vary by semester Consult Schedule of Classes for section information. |
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| EDUC-3 | Math Tutoring Techniques |
| CSU | (2 units lecture) | |
| A study designed to prepare college students for tutoring math to elementary school students. A variety of tutoring skills are explored including coaching, mentoring, appropriate use of manipulative materials, and supporting metacognitive analysis regarding basic computation and procedural skills necessary for a higher level of conceptual understanding. Students will learn how to implement appropriate tutoring techniques for small groups and individual children. |
| Prerequisite: MATH-375/376 |
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| Note: Optional lab class (EDUC-3L) enables students to implement tutoring techniques in an elementary classroom. |
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| EDUC-3L | Math Tutoring Techniques - Lab |
| CSU | (1 - 2 units lab) | Repeatable to a maximum of four enrollments |
| Tutoring math with children from Kindergarten through sixth grade, in an approved elementary school site to allow students to implement skills learned in EDUC-3, Math Tutoring Techniques. |
| Prerequisite: EDUC-3 |
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| Note: Students may be responsible for the cost of background clearances required by elementary school sites. Units offered may vary by semester. Consult Schedule of Classes for section information. |
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| EDUC-4 | Technology Skills for Educators |
| CSU | (3 units lecture) | |
| This course provides a broad overview of computing skills and terminology in preparation for a career in education. Information and hands-on explorations allow students to develop basic skills for using computers, their peripherals, media equipment, and many common computer applications. Assignments are tailored to meet specific technology competencies mandated by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. |
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| EDUC-6 | Introduction to Children’s Literature |
| CSU | (3 units lecture) | |
| Evaluates the criteria for selecting and presenting appropriate literature for children through exploration of genres, age levels, and the literary and artistic quality of various texts. Selected literature will be analyzed relative to appropriate educational uses. |
| Recommended: ENGL-350 |
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| EDUC-7 | Positive Guidance in the Classroom |
| CSU | (3 units lecture) | |
| Provides principles of positive guidance based on contemporary research and child development. The course focuses on application of the principles of effective communication, understanding child development and behavior, appropriate limits and rules, structuring problem solving, and consequences. |
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