Course Description

EDLS 300

Introduction to Teaching as a Profession (4)

LECTURE, 3 HOURS; LAB, 1 HOUR AND 15 MINUTES PER WEEK This course provides an overview to the teaching profession, focusing on the art of teaching at the K-12 level. Issues addressed surround the California State Standards for the Teaching Profession and Content Standards including school organization, curriculum and pedagogical practices, classroom management, and assessment. The service learning lab requires 15 hours in a K-12 school. Prerequisite: sophomore standing