Transfers ToCSUDescriptionTotal Lecture Hours: 54 This course introduces students to the concepts and issues relatedtoteachingdiverselearnersintoday'scontemporaryschools, Kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12). Topics include teaching as a profession and career, historical and philosophical foundations of the American education system, contemporary educational issues, California's content standards and frameworks, and teacher performance standards. In addition to class time, the course requires a minimum of 45 hours of structured fieldwork in public school elementary classrooms that represent California's diverse student population, and includes cooperation with at least one carefully selected and campus-approved certificated classroom teacher. To comply with local school district regulations for observing in classrooms, students must show proof of a current MMR, Tdap, negative TB test, LiveScan fingerprinting completed in order to complete the course. Proof of COVID vaccination may be required. 