Explore math and science teaching in introductory seminars that include
field experience in regional K-12 classrooms.

*** Open to Math, Science, Engineering and ICS majors. Undeclared students may enroll with instructor's consent ***

"Cal Teach 1" - Introduction to Science and Mathematics Teaching:  F, W, S

For students interested in becoming middle or high school teachers of mathematics or science. Meets five times for students to gain an understanding of effective, research-based teaching strategies. Includes an opportunity to experience math and science teaching in a grade K-5 classroom. This course includes a commitment of 20 total hours of fieldwork in a local school during the quarter. Students must be available to complete the fieldwork during school hours, which are typically between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m, Monday through Friday. Pass/No Pass or letter grade.

Cross listed: Physical Sciences 5 OR Biological Sciences 14

"Cal Teach 2" - Middle School Science and Mathematics Teaching:  F, W 

For students interested in becoming middle or high school teachers of mathematics or science. Meets five times for students to gain an understanding of effective, research-based teaching strategies. Includes an opportunity to experience math and science teaching in a grade 6-8 classroom. This course includes a commitment of 25 total hours of fieldwork in a local school during the quarter. Students must be available to complete the fieldwork during school hours, which are typically between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m, Monday through Friday. Prerequisite: Completion of Cal Teach 1. Pass/No Pass or letter grade.

Cross listed: Physical Sciences 105 OR Biological Sciences 101

"Cal Teach 3 " - High School Science and Mathematics Teaching:  F, W

Capstone of a series of three seminars for students interested in becoming secondary math or science teachers. Meets 6 times for students to understand effective, research-based teaching strategies. Includes an opportunity to experience teaching in a High School.  This course includes a commitment of 20 total hours of fieldwork in a local school during the quarter. Students must be available to complete the fieldwork during school hours, which are typically between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m, Monday through Friday. Prerequisite: Completion of Cal Teach 2.  Pass/No Pass or letter grade.