Commission Continues to Expand Options for New Teachers


Filed Under Late Breaking News | Leave a Comment

Print this Article Print this Article


writing, speaking and listening). The depth and breadth of the required subject matter courses are categorized under the headings of Language, Civilization and Culture, Literature, Applied Linguistics, Subject Matter Competency Course and Integration Course. The program philosophy underscores the importance of rigorous intellectual preparation, broad social and cultural awareness, appreciation of diversity, along with the pedagogical training and early public classroom experience prospective teachers need in order to be effective in delivering academic content to all students in California schools.

The Program’s faculty model appropriate and effective teaching strategies for candidates in the Spanish courses. Built into the course requirements is a study abroad experience where the teacher candidates’ previous learning can be reinforced in a natural cultural lab even as new learning is acquired. Candidates demonstrate language competency in listening, reading, speaking and writing through responses, reports, presentations, research and literary analysis.

For further program information please contact: June Hamlow, Professor Emerita, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, at (626) 815-6000 ext. 3772 or jhamlow@apu.edu

Azusa Pacific University: Physical Education
The Azusa Pacific University Physical Education Subject Matter Program prepares students to be physical education teachers by providing academically rigorous courses, beginning with skill acquisition and a strong foundation in the sciences, and moving toward pedagogy and advanced principles in the discipline. Courses are designed and assessed based on the Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools and Physical Education

Curriculum Framework, National Association of Sports & Physical Education (NASPE), and American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) standards for physical education teachers. Learning objectives have been developed to frame the overall curriculum. The Single Subject program in Physical Education emphasizes communication in both written and oral form, the use of multiple technologies, the acquisition of appropriate skills, and the ability to combine and synthesize information from a diversity of sources and individuals. Most of the required courses in the program include field experiences at elementary, middle and secondary grade levels, providing candidates with multiple opportunities to evaluate teaching as a career choice.

For further program information please contact: Dr. Sharon Lehman, Ed.D., Chair, Department of Exercise and Sport Science, at (626) 815-5308 or slehman@apu.edu

NEW BTSA INDUCTION PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
Approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing
August 7, 2008

Los Banos Unified School District Professional BTSA Induction Program
In order to better serve its teacher population, Los Banos Unified School District (LBUSD) is

Popularity: 8% [?]

Page copy protected against web site content infringement by Copyscape

Continue Lesson - Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6

Did you find this lesson helpful? Would you like to be alerted when a new lesson like this is posted?

 Subscribe to ACE the CSET Blog
Discover What RSS Is And Why It Is So PopularWhat is RSS?

Or, Subscribe via email:

Comments

Leave a Reply





The Buzz