Teacher's Aide
Certificate of Achievement Social Sciences · Berkeley City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program Description
This certificate combines some of the core courses in the Education AA-T with fieldwork in the schools, as well as additional courses in working with learning differences and in the teaching of reading. Students who complete this program will be well qualified to serve as teachers' aides in classrooms from kindergarten to high school and adult education.
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Career Opportunities
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Teacher's aides in K-12 and adult education programs.
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Learning Outcome(s)
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- Analyze models and methods of effective teaching, especially in relation to the needs of a diverse student body
- Apply effective strategies for teaching basic concepts in mathematics, reading, and writing
- Apply knowledge of learning differences in working with students
| Course | Title | Units |
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| Required courses: | 21-23 | |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| EDUC 1 | Introduction to the Field of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 18 | Mathematical Concepts for Teachers | 3 |
| EDUC 97 | Field Studies in Education | 2-4 |
| EDUC 98 | Pedagogy of Reading | 3 |
| EDUC 99 | Introduction to Special Needs Pedagogy | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| Choose one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| CHDEV 51 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| PSYCH 21 | Lifespan Human Development | 3 |