EDSS 300A-T - Introduction to Teaching

(3 units)

Prerequisites: Advanced sophomore or junior standing. Students must have a valid Certificate of Clearance and proof of a negative TB test to begin clinical practice hours in this course.
Structure, organization, culture of schools; curriculum, instruction, assessment, classroom management; history and current status of the subject area; becoming a reflective professional. Submission of application to the Single Subject Credential Program (SSCP). “B” grade or better required for admission to the SSCP. First course in the professional education sequence of the SSCP. Students register for the section bearing the letter associated with their discipline from the list below.

A. Art

B. Dance

C. Science

D. Health Science

F. World Languages

G. English

M. Mathematics

N. Music

P. Physical Education

S. Social Science

T. Theater

Letter grade only (A-F). 35-hours of clinical practice required. Course fee may be required. Students must have a valid CTC Certificate of Clearance and proof of a negative TB test to begin clinical practice hours in this course. (Lecture 3 hours) May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters.