ELEM 292 - Lab I: Introduction to the Teaching Profession

Description:
An opportunity for beginning education students to develop a holistic understanding of an elementary school, beyond a classroom. A minimum of 30 observation/engagement hours at assigned school(s) and participation in weekly group discussion is required. Grade will either be S or U. Course will be offered every year. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: Valid WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance is required for this course. The clearance must appear in OSPI’s Fingerprinting Database and be valid throughout the quarter enrolled. Co-requisite: ELEM 323 and ELEF 212.

Credits: (1)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Explain how support functions including but not limited to library, cafeteria, and playground impact academic preparation.
Investigate support programs including but not limited to physical education, the arts, and therapeutic services.
Observe interactions (adult-child and child-child) beyond the classroom.
Investigate, home and community, learning connections and opportunities to school.
Read aloud to a small group of children.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
4/5/18