The
California Teach seminar classes are the logical place to start your
exploration of teaching.
Each
two unit seminar includes:
1.
90
minute on-campus seminar, once a week, for 10 weeks
2.
30
hours of paid observation, participating and assisting in local K-12 schools
Ideally, you should begin your
California Teach involvement in your first or second year (transfer
students are welcome and encouraged to apply).
While many pathways are possible, we recommend the route outlined
below.
In your first quarter of involvement, you will enroll in California Teach 1
(CaT1). You will choose your
area of focus – either math or science.
The two-unit seminar course will meet once per week, on Tuesday’s
from 4:00-5:30pm. Your 30-hour
field-work involvement will be in a local elementary school.
In exchange for the 30-hour commitment, you will receive a $600
stipend from the State of California.*
Once you have completed CaT1, you will be eligible for California Teach 2
(CaT2). You will again choose
your area of focus – either math or science. The two-unit seminar course
will meet once per week, on Wednesday’s from 4:00-5:30pm.
Your 30-hour field work involvement will be in a local middle school.
In exchange for the 30-hour commitment, you will receive a $600
stipend from the State of California.*
Once you have completed CaT2, you will be eligible for California Teach 3
(CaT3). You will again choose
your area of focus – either math or science.
If you choose the science focus, your 30-hour commitment will be in a
local high school. In exchange
for the 30-hour commitment, you will receive a $600 stipend.* For the math
focus, you will enroll in Math 330, which is a 3-quarter series in which you
commit 12 hours of observation per quarter in a local high school.
There is no prerequisite for Math 330.
Refer to the links below for more information.
For
detailed information about the CaT1, CaT2, and CaT3 classes, click on the
links below.
CaT1 Classroom Practices in Elementary School
CaT2 Classroom Practices in Middle School
CaT3 Classroom Practices in High School
*Stipends are guaranteed for the 2007-2008 school year, and are subject to
continued funding in subsequent years.
Many pathways are available to enter the field of teaching.
All students are invited to make an appointment for personalized advising on
pursuing teaching as a career.
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