An introduction to teaching and to education as a social institution. The opportunities and requirements for teaching in California and teaching as a profession are presented. The crucial issues facing education in contemporary American society are considered in the framework of the democratic way of life.
Special attention is given to the goals, curriculum, and methods of elementary education.
This course is not designed to be a course in professional education. Tutors will demonstrate knowledge of tutoring theory by producing a video and a written self-critique of a tutorial session. The primary goal is to make the tutee independent so the focus is on process, not on providing answers.