Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course introduces concepts and issues related to teaching diverse learners in today's contemporary public school settings, Kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12). Topics include teaching as a profession and career, educational pathways, the historical and philosophical foundations of the American education system, contemporary educational issues, pedological strategies for curriculum development and classroom engagement, and requirements for California's content standards and teacher performance expectations. This course requires a 48-hour structural field experience (3 hours per week to be scheduled) that provides opportunities to observe and cooperate with at least one assigned certificated classroom teacher in a K-6th grade educational setting. Students enrolled in EDUC 130 must show proof of current tuberculosis (TB) clearance and may be required to complete a background clearance based on field experience site requirements. For more information, contact the department at extension 3401 or 3436.Usually HeldWed 4:15pm–6:20pm 