Education
4 courses · San Jose City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
EDUC 010 Introduction to Education in a Multicultural Society
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 2, Lab Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- EDUC 200
Students examine the role and function of the educational system in a multicultural society. The promise and challenges associated with kindergarten through grade twelve education in the United States will be explored. Topics will include teaching as profession and career pathways, historical and philosophical foundations of the educational system, California's content standards and frameworks, and contemporary educational issues. This course requires a minimum of 45 hours of structured fieldwork in a variety of public, elementary and middle school classrooms that reflect California's diverse student population.
EDUC 290 Leadership in Small-Group Peer-Assisted Learning
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 0.5
- Prerequisite
- Completion of PLTL/SI designated course with B grade or better.
Students will assume the roles and responsibilities associated with being a Peer Leader employee and gain knowledge in leadership.This course introduces the philosophy of small-group peer-assisted learning. It is designed to develop the role of a Peer Leader with focus on principles and practices of effective leadership, mentorship, oral and aural communication skills to facilitate learning within a small-group setting.
EDUC 291 Pedagogies/Best Practices in Small-Group Peer-Assisted Learning
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 0.5
- Prerequisite
- Completion of PLTL/SI designated course with B grade or better.
Students will gain knowledge of principles and practices related to pedagogies of small-group peer-assisted learning. Students will apply best practices to a small-group setting.
EDUC 292 Learning Strategies in Small-Group Peer- Assisted Learning
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 0.5
- Prerequisite
- Completion of PLTL/SI designated course with B grade or better.
Students will gain knowledge of learning strategies as they apply to small-group peer-assisted learning. They will learn the positive effects that learning strategies have on students' confidence and competence.