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Robert Haven Thompson
EDUC 360
Seattle Campus
Discusses policy approaches to social mobility and educational access and supports development of communication and mentoring skills gained in EDUC 260. Supports students' mentorship of high school students on college readiness and access to higher education. Credit/ no-credit only. Corequisite: EDUC 369. Offered: AWSp.
Class description
The course curriculum is dependent on the quarter. Autumn is focused on college admissions, winter on financial aid and scholarships, and spring on mentorship. To sign up, please register at our class website in addition to MyUW.
*Please note, there is an additional fee associated with this class that pays for each mentor's workbook, course pack, and t-shirt, all of which are required class materials.*
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
The course is student-run, and will primarily consist of guest speakers, breakout sessions, and discussions in addition to the weekly high school visits.
Recommended preparation
No preparation is required and the course is open to all undergrads. Any experience working with high school students or an interest in education would be a great help.
Class assignments and grading
Two short reflection papers at the middle and end of the quarter.
Credit is assigned based on participation.
