ELED 020: Introduction to Elementary Teaching | West Valley College

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ELED 020: Introduction to Elementary Teaching

Course Description

This course introduces students to the concepts and issues related to teaching diverse learners in today's contemporary schools, Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 (PK-12). Topics include teaching as a profession and career, historical and philosophical foundations of the American education system, contemporary educational issues, California's content standards and frameworks, and teacher performance standards. 

Units: 2

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Transferable to both UC and CSU

Course Details

  • Grade Options: Letter Grade, Pass/No Pass
  • In-Class Lecture Hours: 32 – 36
  • In-Class Lab Hours: 0

Requisites and Advisories

  • Prerequisites: None
  • Co-Requisites: ELED 020A
  • Advisory: None

Transfer Details

  • CSU/UC: Transferable to both UC and CSU
  • C-ID: EDUC 200 - Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching
Last Updated 6/30/26