Education (EDUC)

EDUC 010     Introduction to Education in a Multicultural Society     3 Units

Students examine the role and function of the educational system in a multicultural society. The promise and challenges associated with kindergarten through grade twelve education in the United States will be explored. Topics will include teaching as profession and career pathways, historical and philosophical foundations of the educational system, California's content standards and frameworks, and contemporary educational issues. This course requires a minimum of 45 hours of structured fieldwork in a variety of public, elementary and middle school classrooms that reflect California's diverse student population. (C-ID EDUC 200)

Lecture Hours: 2  Lab Hours: 3  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 4 Write: 4 Math: 2

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

For General Education (GE) information, please refer to assist.org or consult a counselor.

EDUC 290     Leadership in Small-Group Peer-Assisted Learning     0.5 Units

Students will assume the roles and responsibilities associated with being a Peer Leader employee and gain knowledge in leadership.This course introduces the philosophy of small-group peer-assisted learning. It is designed to develop the role of a Peer Leader with focus on principles and practices of effective leadership, mentorship, oral and aural communication skills to facilitate learning within a small-group setting.

Lecture Hours: 0.5  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: Completion of PLTL/SI designated course with B grade or better.

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

For General Education (GE) information, please refer to assist.org or consult a counselor.

EDUC 291     Pedagogies/Best Practices in Small-Group Peer-Assisted Learning     0.5 Units

Students will gain knowledge of principles and practices related to pedagogies of small-group peer-assisted learning. Students will apply best practices to a small-group setting.

Lecture Hours: 0.5  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: Completion of PLTL/SI designated course with B grade or better.

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

For General Education (GE) information, please refer to assist.org or consult a counselor.