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California State University Conference
Strengthening Teacher Education in the
Undergraduate Years
CAMPUS ACTION PLAN
February 1998
Campus Name: California Poly, San Luis Obispo
Team Member: Robert Cichowski, Coordinator of Liberal Studies
Role: Team Leader
Team Member: Steve Kaminaka, Prof. of Ag. Engineering
Liaison to Academic Senate, Interdisciplinary Course Development
Team Member: Michael Malkin, Prof. of Theater
Curriculum Revision Design Team and Co-Leader.
Team Member: Sue McBride, Prof. of Teacher Ed.
Curriculum Revision Design Team and Co-Leader.
Team Member: Susan Roper, Director UCTE
Role: Teacher Education Liaison to Administration
Team Member: Harry Sharp, Jr., Interim Dean College of LA
Role: Support and facilitate the development of the new Liberal
Studies Program.
Team Member: Paul Zingg, Provost
Role: Support and facilitate the development of the new Liberal
Studies Program.
Additional faculty associated with the effort.
Team Member: Philip Bailey, Dean, College of Sci/Math
Role: Support and facilitate the development of science/math/technology
elements of the Teacher Education Program.
Team Member: Harvey Greenwald, Interim Vice-Provost
Role: Support and facilitate approval of new programs.
Tasks/Person(s) Responsible/Completion Dates
Goal 1. Improve Elementary (Multiple Subject Credential) Teacher
Preparation Program at Cal Poly
· Draft a four year and BA and Credential program.
· Draft a four year & one quarter BA and Credential
program.
· Draft a five year BA, MA, and Credential program.
· Report out work to UCTE's Multiple Subject Committee,
UCTE, CLA
Curriculum Committee, Academic Senate Committee, CSU Chancellor's
Office, Cal. Commission for Teacher Credentialing.
Bob Cichowski, Sue McBride, Mike Malkin Fall 1997, Winter
&
Spring 1998
Goal 1. Improve Elementary (Multiple Subject Credential) Teacher
Preparation Program at Cal Poly
· Promote closer ties between the administration of the
Multiple Subject Credential Program (UCTE) and Liberal Studies Program
(College of Liberal Arts) with the purpose of improving the advising and
earlier induction into the teaching profession.
Bob Cichowski, Harry Sharp, Susan Roper Winter & Spring 1998
Goal 1. Improve Elementary (Multiple Subject Credential) Teacher
Preparation Program at Cal Poly
· Increase early field experiences/service learning components
of the curriculum.
Bob Cichowski Spring 1998
Goal 2. Strengthen the Liberal Studies and Elementary (Multiple
Subject Credential) Teacher Preparation Programs at Cal Poly as a Model
Program in Science/Math/Technology
· Seek to create a Science and Math Ed Center on Campus
via Cal Poly Plan Funding and Private donors.
· Develop the fifth year masters component with a technology
curricular and pedagogical focus via Cal Poly Plan Funding.
· Promote the infusion of technology in courses serving
the Liberal Studies and Multiple Subject Credential Programs.
Bob Cichowski, Phil Bailey (Dean CSM), Susan Roper Fall
1997,
Winter & Spring 1998
Goal 2. Strengthen the Liberal Studies and Elementary (Multiple
Subject Credential) Teacher Preparation Programs at Cal Poly as a Model
Program in Science/Math/Technology
· Increase the Math and Science requirements for the LS
major.
· Discuss the current and future requirements with the appropriate
departments in the College of Science and Math.
Bob Cichowski,
Sue McBride, Mike Malkin Fall 1997, Winter & Spring 1998
Goal 3. Strengthen the Liberal Program by developing a Core of
Interdisciplinary General Education Courses
· Identify the Arts and Science Faculty Members to develop
the courses.
· Develop the courses in stages (include field experiences
and model a variety of pedagogies).
· Mount the effort to pinpoint resources to offer the courses.
· Seek innovative ways to sustain the existence of the courses.
Bob Cichowski, Harry Sharp, Steve Kaminaka, Mike Malkin, Harvey Greenwald
Fall 1997, Winter & Spring 1998
Goal 4. Give Status to the Liberal Studies Major/Elementary Education
Major
· Seek innovative ways to provide Liberal Studies Majors
(the 4th largest at Cal Poly) a department home and faculty.
All Fall
1997, Winter & Spring 1998
Goal 5. Make Teacher Education an All University Responsibility
· Determine how other CSU Campuses are progressing in tackling
this goal via Communication/meetings with Hart's Institute for Education
Reform, the CTC, and Chancellor's Office (Bill Wilson) and report
to San Diego Team, UCTE, and University-wide Liberal Studies Committee.
Bob Cichowski Fall 1997, Winter & Spring 1998
Goal 5. Make Teacher Education an All University Responsibility
Facilitate improving the University image of Teacher Education
among Arts and Science Faculty
· Discuss issue with Multiple Subject Credentialing Program
Committee.
· Invite selected Arts and Science Faculty members to luncheon
to discuss issue.
· Invite selected Arts and Science Faculty members to attend
classes of selected Teacher Education Faculty members and have Education
Faculty attend classes of selected Arts and Science Faculty members.
Sue McBride (UCTE), Mike Malkin (CLA), Bob Cichowski (CSM) Winter &
Spring 1998
Goal 5. Make Teacher Education an All University Responsibility
· Discuss at a Dean's Meeting the need for more teachers
in California, the status of Liberal Studies (its place in the CLA and role as
a pipeline to UCTE, the lack of resources and faculty associated
with the 400+ students, i.e., its status as a second-class major).
Paul Zingg, Harvey Greenwald, Susan Roper, Harry Sharp, Phil
Bailey Winter & Spring 1998
Goal 5. Make Teacher Education an All University Responsibility
· Determine how other CSU Campuses are progressing in tackling
thisgoal via CSU VP meetings and report to the President and Deans.
Paul Zingg Winter & Spring 1998
Goal 5. Make Teacher Education an All University Responsibility
· Determine how other CSU Campuses are progressing in tackling
this goal via CSU Education Deans meetings and CCER meetings and report
to UCTE faculty, Deans, and the San Diego Team.
Susan Roper Winter & Spring 1998
Goal 5. Make Teacher Education an All University Responsibility
Facilitate improving the University image of Teacher Education.
· Establish an ad hoc committee to examine grading patterns
for education courses.
· Plan revisions in assessment methods in selected courses
(e.g., ED 306, 307, 480 ).
Susan Roper, Bob Cichowski Winter & Spring 1998
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