Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026Class SizeNot publishedCredits3PrerequisiteNone. Recommended: ENGL C1000 (formerly ENGLISH 101) or E.S.L. 110. Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course is designed to provide future teachers with the fundamental knowledge essential for understanding the American educational enterprise, especially issues in urban multicultural schools. Concepts and methods from the fields of sociology, philosophy, and the politics of education are used to analyze the current conditions of American schools and to evaluate selected proposals/models for reform. A minimum of 45 hours of observation of and participation in a multicultural accredited K - 12 school setting is required. The course content standards include the California Standards of Teaching Professionals (CSTP) and Teaching Performance Expectations (TPE). Additional topics include the roles of the teachers in general and special education, history and governance of schools, examination of one's beliefs about teaching, and accommodating diverse learners. The course content standards are integrated into the reflective coursework and structured 45 hours of field experience in school settings. 