PSE 42 - Class Practices;elementary School Science

Institution:

Foothill College

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Description:

Formerly: CHEM 42 Introduce prospective science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teachers to the field of Elementary School education and the teaching and learning of science in Elementary School classrooms. Pairs of students are placed in local Elementary School classrooms to observe, participate, and assist a Mentor Teacher in instruction. Students also participate in the weekly seminar and are introduced to inquiry-based learning practices, National and California standards, reading and learning differences in children and the cognitive ability of elementary-age children as it relates to the introduction of concepts, curricular planning, classroom management, and learning assessment. Foothill students are expected to work a minimum of 20 hours (2 hrs/week x 10 weeks; will be adjusted for Elementary School calendar as required) in the Elementary School classroom during the quarter. Introduced to the concepts that as classroom assistants or teachers, they are role models to the elementary students and there is a large responsibility inherent in assuming this role. Contribute to creating a respectful and inclusive classroom atmosphere where children learn most effectively. Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on the mathematics placement test or MATH 104 or 105; satisfactory completion of a college level chemistry or physics course; recommendation from a math, physics, or chemistry faculty and approval by the instructor; will require a current TB test, finger printing, and background investigation. Advisory: ENGL 100 or ESL 25 recommended; Pass/No Pass; not open to students with credit in CHEM 42. One and one-half hours lecture, two hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable

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2.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.foothill.edu

Phone Number:

(650) 949-7777

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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