Learn more: CELE's K-12 Tutor Practicum & Ed Equity Seminar
Study education equity while tutoring in our local public schools!
EDUC 260 is a 1 credit seminar. Focus will be issues pertaining to educational equity and the U.S. public education system. Students will reflect on Seattle's history with segregation, explore current-day social movements in education justice, and think critically about how universities should partner with community organizations. EDUC 260 can be taken by itself or alongside the K-12 tutor practicum course, EDUC 401. Credit types: Social Sciences (SSc) AND Community-Engaged aka Service Learning (E) credits. Graded (CR/NC)
EDUC 401 is a practicum course that provides UW students with the opportunity to engage with local K-12 students in schools. The community-engaged / practicum component of the courses involves weekly visits to local partner schools to work directly with K-12 students. In-class work and assignments will aim to prepare UW students for tutoring and provide space to reflect on their experiences.Community-Engaged aka Service Learning (E) credits. Graded (CR/NC)
Details & How to Register for the K-12 Tutor Practicum:
First-time mentors and tutors register for:
- EDUC 260 (Issues in K-12 Educational Equity)
- EDUC 401 A/B (Practicum in Community Service)
Returning mentors and tutors (who have taken 401 A or B before) register for:
- EDUC 401 C (Asynchronous section for returning tutors)
The EDUC 401 courses are variable credit.
This means that the number of credits a student receives is flexible and depends on the total number of hours a student will devote to the course including tutoring and commuting hours, seminar attendance, and assignments.
- Students can choose to register for 1-6 credits, but should plan accordingly based on the number of credits registered for. See table below for the hours to credit breakdown.
- EDUC 401 A&B meet every other week
- EDUC 401 can be repeated for credit (up to a total of 20 credits across all quarters taken)
More about community-engaged placements:
- On Day 1 of class in EDUC 401 A&B, UW students will receive guidance and browse a variety of placement opportunities in our local schools. All placements will be in-person. Most placements will be within school hours (roughly 8:30am to 2:30pm on weekdays). UW students will select a placement that fits their interests, skills, and schedules.
- Already volunteering or working in education or childcare? Inquire about a self-placement: celecenter@uw.edu
- Credit-to-fieldwork hours requirements are detailed in the table below:
Weekly and Quarterly Community-Engaged Hours Breakdown by Credit |
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Credits |
Recommended average weekly tutoring hours (typically starting week 3, and includes commuting hours) |
Minimum total engagement hours needed for quarter* |
1 |
2 |
16 |
2 |
4 |
32 |
3 |
5 |
40 |
4 |
6 |
48 |
5 |
8 |
64 |
6 |
10 |
80 |
*Based on a 10-week quarter. Assuming Week 3 start after application, onboarding, and background check process
Current EDUC 401 Students:
- Need to change the number of credits for your practicum mid-quarter? We can share instructions with you on how to submit your request to the registrar. Please email celecenter@uw.edu
- Alternate Tutor/Mentor Hours