Students will explore education as a career in a course that combines learning from texts and learning from experience. Students will read and research the history of public schools in the United States, study teaching strategies and curriculum design, and explore social justice in education. They will also do classroom observations and work in classrooms in an education internship. This course may be eligible for dual credit.

Students have the opportunity to mentor and tutor students in 9th grade English, Modern World History, Physics, Health/CTE, Geometry or beginning World Language classrooms. The coursework involves learning about teaching, relating to younger students, how to build trusting relationships, and how to be of help with tutoring training/strategy sessions. Students who choose this course should be dedicated scholars who enjoy coaching younger students in both small group and individual situations. You need to have excellent attendance and be a positive role model. You need to like people and have the ability for patience and curiosity about younger students. Students taking this class can earn college credit simultaneously with high school credit. This course aligns with PCC course CG190. For more information go to: http://www.pcc.edu and http://www.pcc.edu/dualcredit.

This course is designed for Juniors and Seniors who are interested in a career in Education. Students enrolled in this class are placed in an elementary school classroom, PE, student support or the main office to assist the school, students, teachers and parents. Students learn a variety of skills such as classroom management, tutoring, classroom and academic support, and working with parents. This class fulfills the career related experience graduation requirement. Students receive a mandatory orientation on the first day of school, as well as a monthly meeting that requires their attendance. At the meeting, students discuss required readings on the topic of Child and Family Development.