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sequence of professional preparation course work designed to establish a foundation for teaching diverse groups of children in California public schools.

For further program information please contact: Professor Terry Rizzo, Chair, Department of Kinesiology, at (909) 880-5355 or trizzo@csusb.edu

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona: English
The California State Polytechnic University, Pomona English Subject Matter Program statement of program philosophy states that students must show mastery in “literature, textual analysis, language, linguistics, literacy, composition, rhetoric and communications,” essential for teaching language arts in the public schools. The program philosophy demonstrates a strong understanding of the preparation that prospective teachers need in order to be effective in delivering academic content to students in California schools. It gives strong attention to the five areas of emphasis in the content standards (critical reading and writing, written and oral English language conventions, and listening and speaking) in coursework which addresses critical issues related to California secondary students in English classes. All of this preparation for prospective teachers is done self-reflectively and includes field experience in a secondary English classroom. Students graduate from the program with the foundation necessary to launch careers in teaching as well as to continue to develop richer, more complex, and more comprehensive pedagogy that will enable them to become teacher leaders.

The English Program culminates in an assessment seminar, incorporating opportunities for both formative and summative assessment. In this course candidates analyze and discuss key texts, keep a reading response journal, engage in field observations, prepare a portfolio of their best work in English and related courses, and present a model lesson.

For further program information please contact: Dr. John R. Maitino, Professor, English and Foreign Languages Department, at (909) 869-3826 or jrmaitino@csupomona.edu

Azusa Pacific University: Languages Other Than English: Spanish
The Azusa Pacific University (APU) Spanish Language program philosophy of the Single Subject Credential in Spanish is consistent with the Foreign Language Framework for California Public Schools in that the program goal is to provide the training and experience necessary for the teacher candidate to qualify for the credential. The design of the program is based on the major elements of the curriculum framework, using the same strands for learning (reading,

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