Partners At Learning UCSD Partners at Learning Contacts:
What Is PAL?
General Information: PreK:
The Partners at Learning Program (PAL) functions as the service learning component of UC San Diego’s (UCSD) Education Studies Program. As part of PAL courses, UCSD undergraduates work with PreK12 students in public schools as tutors, mentors and art scholars. These PAL college role models challenge and support students’ academic work and inspire them to pursue a college education. UCSD PAL students work closely with classroom teachers to address the ongoing challenges faced by underserved PreK12 students.
Melissa Wolf
Alison Wishard
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Elementary and Artsbridge: Secondary:
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Who Works with PAL?
PAL Courses
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Each school year the PAL program places more than 500 UCSD tutors, mentors and art scholars in schools across San Diego County. These students provide over 20,000 hours of public service. One of PAL’s primary objectives is to work in underserved schools and communities. Almost all PAL partner schools are located in low to middle income neighborhoods. The median free and reduced lunch participation rate of students at these schools is 90%. In addition, PAL’s partner schools’ median Academic Performance Index (API) ranks below the California statewide target.
Mentors (EDS 130)
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Grades 36
Regardless of your career and educational goals, D you will benefit from the real world skills and the unique perspective gained from taking a PAL course. Working with children and their families, interacting with education professionals, and tackling authentic challenges will enhance your communication and social skills. Most importantly, you will be contributing to the community and making a difference.
PAL Goals
Grades K12
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Explore the place of public service in U.S. Society and the social and political organization of the school system
• Learn practical and meaningful ways to assist children in PreK12 settings • Learn about and reflect on the impact of public service on individuals and communities • Learn innovative approaches to teaching and learning
Develop mentoring relationships with individual students through: •
Oneonone mentoring
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Educational Field Trips
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Events at UCSD
Tutors (EDS 134/136/138)
Support academic learning for the students in classrooms by:
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Why Should I Take a PAL Course?
Do I Have to Want to be a Teacher to Take a PAL Course?
PreK
No. These courses are open to students from all majors and colleges. Many UCSD students take PAL classes to work with children and youth, to get real world experiences, or to do community service. PAL courses also fulfill GE and significant writing requirements for some colleges, as well as some of the requirements for a minor in Education Studies.
Assist in the classroom or community center by:
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Working closely with classroom teachers and students
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Tutoring oneonone or in small groups
Preschool Assistants (EDS 131)
• Gain knowledge about public education and related fields
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• Make a difference in a child’s life
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Assisting children with academic and social development Facilitating activities which help linguistic and socioemotional growth
Artsbridge (EDS 137) Grades K12 College art scholars work with classrooms and schools to: •
Create and deliver unique art lessons and projects
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Connect art activities with state and national standards.
What’s the Difference Between a Mentor, a Tutor and an Art Scholar?
PAL mentors work closely with one or two students. PAL tutors are assigned to a teacher and work with individuals and small groups in the classroom. Art Scholars work on artsbased projects in classrooms and communities. All UCSD PAL students with schools and strive to enhance PreK12 students’ achievement and motivation.