ED 101A Observation and Guidance

Students observe children and teachers in an elementary or secondary classroom setting and assist the teacher as appropriate. Students spend six hours each week in the classroom and one hour each week in seminar. Appropriate for students with limited prior experience with children or in a structured teaching setting. Must be arranged one term in advance.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Recommended: ED 216 Purpose, Structure and Function of Education in a Democracy or HDFS 233 Professional Foundations in Early Childhood or HDFS 225 Child Development before taking this class.

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Observe behavior, reflect on what worked and what did not. Identify next step in their educational plan. Employ critical thinking processes to explore current educational issues. Contribute to students learning and reflect on that process.