English 481A (concurrent enrollment required in Education 401C) will be taught by English faculty member and Community Literacy Program Director Elizabeth Simmons-O’Neill. This linked pair of courses offers an
opportunity for English Majors considering careers in education to gain crucial school-based experience, serves as a bridge between undergraduate and Teacher Education Program curriculum, and gives you an
opportunity to work in partnership with community organizations as you complete your undergraduate degree.

In English 481 students will meet twice weekly on campus (MW 10:30-12:20) in a writing-intensive seminar focused on learning effective methods of working with Pre-K and elementary school students,
exploring some central challenges and opportunities for public education (including early childhood education and out-of-school literacy organizations) and using writing and presentation to inquire into, develop
and communicate your thinking about these issues. Writing projects focused on education-related careers and Teacher Education Program applications will be offered in partnership with the UW Career Center and
College of Education. English 481 may be used toward the UW VLPA requirement, and optional W credit is available.

In EDUC 401, you will put what you learn on campus into action, volunteering (4-5 hours a week, on a schedule you arrange) in one of our partner programs, all located in the Lake City neighborhood in north
Seattle: Head Start Pre-K at Olympic Hills, Olympic Hills Elementary School and Jackson Park Youth Tutoring Program (afterschool program located at Seattle Housing Authority's Jackson Park community).
Education 401 may be used toward the field work requirement or as an elective in the Education, Learning and Society Minor, and provi! des documentation of school-based experience for application to Teacher
Education programs.

For add codes or with questions: contact instructor Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill, esoneill@uw.edu