Support for Implementation of SB 2042 (Alpert): Multiple Subject Teaching
Credential
AS-2552-01/TEKR - November 1-2, 2001
RESOLVED: The Academic Senate of the California State University urge the
faculty involved in teacher preparation, both subject matter and education, to collaborate
in curriculum refinement to ensure that prospective multiple subject teachers are prepared
to teach the subject matter designated in the K-8 Academic Content Standards; and be it
further
RESOLVED: That the Academic Senate CSU urge the campus faculty to assume
leadership in modifying curriculum where appropriate to conform to the newly adopted
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing standards as set forth in the Standards of
Program Quality and Effectiveness for the Subject Matter Requirement for the Multiple
Subject Teaching Credential, developed pursuant to SB 2042; and be it further
RESOLVED: That the Academic Senate CSU urge campus faculty to participate in
the systemwide meetings to address these curricular matters in Los Angeles on December 6
and December 7, 2001.
RATIONALE: The Governor's Office, the Legislature, the State Board of
Education, and the general public expect that prospective teachers be adequately prepared
in relation to the K-12 Academic Content Standards (ACS) that make up the core curriculum
in California's public schools. In response to SB 2042, the California Commission on
Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) has now addressed these concerns with new accreditation
standards that will go into effect during the next two years. With the exception of some
courses in teaching methods, the majority of the content on which new teachers rely is
taught through subject matter areas in arts, humanities, and sciences.
Faculty have primary responsibility for the curriculum and are fundamental to its
implementation. The commitment of faculty to the effective subject matter and pedagogical
preparation of teachers will be evidenced in the faculty leadership in examining and
refining as needed teacher preparation curriculum.
The leadership of the Statewide Academic Senate is organizing an information and initial
planning meeting for campus teams of arts, humanities, and sciences faculty and administrators
to learn about the new state standards regarding subject matter preparation for students
pursuing multiple subject teaching credentials. The meeting will feature national and
state educational leaders and will include briefings and technical assistance from CCTC
staff. It will be held Thursday, December 6, and Friday, December 7, at the Crowne Plaza
Hotel near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY - November 1-2, 2001 |
