EDUC 144.2: Cal & Our Community

Students collaborate and learn with East-Bay school partners, engaging in a process of critical service learning and centered engagement with the goal of mutual learning and positive impact. Through course content, fieldwork, and critical reflection,
students:

• Learn: about yourselves & our community

• Connect: build authentic relationships and collaborations within your school community

• Contribute: collaborate and contribute as a positive presence

• Reflect: critically reflect on root-cause issues, your experience, your positionality, and how you think about yourself as a community contributor and agent of change

• Develop: your personal philosophy of change-oriented civic & community engagement

• How many credits is this class? 

  • Students can take the class for 1, 2, or 3 credits

  • 1 credit = 21 total hours at school site

  • 2 credits = 63 total hours at the school site

  • 3 credits = 105 total hours at the school site

• Is this class graded?

  • Students can choose to take the class P/NP or Graded 

• What is the difference between credits taken?

  • The primary difference is the number of hours required at your field site (school) (see above).

  • In addition, students who only take the class for 1 credit do not complete the final project (Personal Philosophy) 

• When does the class meet?

  • The class is asynchronous, meaning the coursework is all online

  • We will meet 3 mandatory times throughout the semester: 3 x 75 min in-person sessions (beginning, middle, end of semester)

  • Your fieldwork/site placement will 

• Do I need a background check? 

  • YES. You must complete a background check through campus. You will be prompted through the steps once you enroll.

  • Additionally, your school site may have an additional background check requirement. 

• How do I figure out my site placement?

  • The Cameron Institute will work with you to identify a site placement that aligns with your interests and schedule. If you have an existing relationship with an organization that you would like to work with, this is a possibility, but it must be equity-focused and center on elementary and middle school students.

• How will I get to my school site?

  • Uber vouchers are provided; you are also welcome to drive if you have a personal vehicle 

• What are the current field sites? 

  • Sylvia Mendez Elementary: Berkeley

  • KIPP Bridge Middle School & Elementary School: West Oakland

  • Emerson Elementary School: North Oakland

• *Can be applied to Ed major or minor