"Intro to Teaching" DeCal Student Interest Form

Thank you for interest in the “Intro to Teaching” Spring 2024 Decal and Teaching Pathways Pilot!

This course provides an introduction to the teaching profession and the K-12 education landscape, both locally and nationally. This course offers a real-world view into what it looks and feels like to be a teacher in today’s world, with a particular emphasis on urban schools serving historically marginalized communities. Students in this course will learn about the Bay Area education landscape, hearing directly from teachers in our local community (Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and surrounding areas) about their day-to-day experiences and their journey into teaching – their preparation pathway, what drives them to teach, the challenges they face and how they navigate these challenges, and advice they would offer to college students considering a career in teaching. We will also explore different types of schools and look at innovative new school models that are reimagining approaches to teaching and learning – and rethinking the role of teachers. This course will examine the experiences and career trajectories of BIPOC educators, the importance of racial diversity in the teaching profession, and culturally responsive teaching practices. We will also look at important national issues and trends shaping the field of education, including early literacy, mental health and college and career readiness.

Please complete this form if you are interested in enrolling in this DeCal course. Thank you!

Name(Required)

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Berkeley Email(Required)

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Please select the identities that apply to you(Required)

BIPOC

First-Generation Student

Low-income

LGBTQIA2+

Undocumented/DACA

Disabled Students’ Program

None of the above

Other

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What year are you in school?(Required)

First year

Second year

Third year

Fourth year

Fifth year +

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What is your major?

Are you considering becoming a teacher?(Required)

Yes

Maybe

Have you had any experience working in schools (either volunteer or paid)?(Required)

Yes

If yes, what type of school-based experiences have you had?

What grade and subject are you most interested in exploring through this course?(Required)

(e.g. kindergarten, high school math, middle school social studies) As part of the course, you will get paired with a mentor teacher, who will be a resource for you (addressing your questions about what it’s like to be a teacher, how to pursue a teaching credential, and providing job shadowing opportunities at their school). In order to best match you with a mentor teacher, we would like to learn a little about you and your interests.

What interests you about this course? What are you hoping to get out of this course?(Required)

Is there any additional information that would be helpful for us to know?

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How did you hear about this course?(Required)

Application

“Intro to Teaching” DeCal Student Interest Form

Ready to elevate your teaching?

Application

“Intro to Teaching” DeCal Student Interest Form

Ready to elevate your teaching?

What program?

Elevate Teacher Residency

Teaching Pathways Fellowship