EDUC 20 - Intro to Elementary Classroom Teaching

    Recent Professors
    Megan D. Kaplinsky
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of EDUC 20
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces students to the concepts and issues related to teaching diverse learners in today’s contemporary schools, Kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12). Topics include teaching as a profession and career, historical and philosophical foundations of the American education system, contemporary education issues, California’s common core standards, 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 and campus-approved certificated classroom teacher.
    Usually Held
    Wed 9:35am–11:00am