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1.50 Credits
Faculty will refresh and develop their outlook on teaching and learning by observing exemplary faculty in a classroom setting. The faculty member will also review the syllabus of any observed class for further insights. The faculty to be observed must first give their permission prior to the observation. Repeatability: Any combination of PSE 301, 301X, 301Y & 301Z may be taken a maximum of six times for credit. Six hours of classroom observation for each half unit of credit. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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2.00 Credits
Faculty will refresh and develop their outlook on teaching and learning by observing exemplary faculty in a classroom setting. The faculty member will also review the syllabus of any observed class for further insights. The faculty to be observed must first give their permission prior to the observation. Repeatability: Any combination of PSE 301, 301X, 301Y & 301Z may be taken a maximum of six times for credit. Six hours of classroom observation for each half unit of credit. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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2.00 Credits
Formerly: CHEM 41 Introduce prospective science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teachers to the field of Middle School education and the teaching and learning of science in Middle School classrooms. Pairs of students are placed in local Middle School classrooms to observe, participate, and assist a Mentor Teacher in instruction. Students also participate in the weekly seminar and discussion of learning in Middle School culture, cognitive development of students, and best means to teach appropriate science concepts at this level. Foothill students are expected to work a minimum of 20 hours (2 hrs/week x 10 weeks; will be adjusted for Middle School calendar as required) in the Middle 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. Support 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. Pass/No Pass. Not open to students with credit in CHEM 41. One and one-half hours lecture, two hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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2.00 Credits
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 Credits
Introduce prospective science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teachers to the field of high school education and the teaching and learning of science in high school classrooms. Students are placed in local high school classrooms to observe, participate, and assist a mentor teacher in instruction. Students also participate in the weekly seminar and discussion of learning in K-12 culture, cognitive development of students, and best means to teach appropriate science concepts at this level. Foothill students are expected to work a minimum of 20 hours (2 hrs/week x 10 weeks; will be adjusted for K-12 calendar as required) in the high school classroom during the quarter. Introduced to the concepts that as classroom assistants or teachers, they are role models to the K-12 students and there is a large responsibility inherent in assuming this role. Support 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; Pass/No Pass. One and one-half hours lecture, two hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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5.00 Credits
Exploration of primary areas, problems and concepts of psychology. Factors influencing human behavior and experience. Methodology, physiological basis, learning cognitive processes, perception, motivation and emotion, personality, pathology, treatment, and social processes. Area overview and emphasis on experimental, personality, developmental and humanistic psychology. Five hours lecture. GE Area: Social & Behavioral Sciences
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the most common types of research on human behavior: experimentation, survey research, and field research. Examination of the logic of each technique, applications of techniques using actual research studies; limitations of studying human behavior. Advisory: Not open to students with credit in SOC 10. Four hours lecture. GE Area: Social & Behavioral Sciences
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4.00 Credits
Intellectual, social, and personality development during childhood and adolescence. Four hours lecture. GE Area: Social & Behavioral Sciences
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4.00 Credits
Survey of gender issues based upon psychological and sociological theories and research. Examination of sex role stereotyping and differences. Developmental considerations. Advisory: Not open to students with credit in SOC 21 or WMN 21. Four hours lecture. GE Area: Social & Behavioral Sciences
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4.00 Credits
Psychological aspects of group interaction. The complex psychological patterns that develop among different majority and non-majority ethnic and racial groups resulting from the effects of overt and covert discrimination. Four hours lecture.
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