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CAL TEACH
Recruiting, Supporting, and Preparing Exceptional Science and Mathematics Teachers
California Teach is a University of California system-wide program to recruit, support, and prepare exceptional secondary science and mathematics teachers. The initiative began in response to both state and national concerns about the critical shortage of qualified science and mathematics teachers. Cal Teach combines quality undergraduate courses and classroom experience to prepare students to enter a teacher credential program, such as the Gevirtz School’s Teacher Education Program. An exciting new addition to Cal Teach, here at UC Santa Barbara, is the Minor in Science and Mathematics Education.
The experiences and resources of Cal Teach are offered to both UCSB undergraduates, including transfer students from regional community colleges. These talented UCSB students, along with support from mentor teachers, UCSB faculty, and donor partners, all contribute to the success of the Cal Teach program.
For more information about UCSB's California Teach contact:
Susan Johnson
UCSB California Teach Coordinator
(805) 893-8091
sjohnson@education.ucsb.edu
For more information on the UC-wide Science and Mathematics Initiative (California Teach):
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/academics/1000teachers/
Nobel Laureate Walter Kohn reflects on the importance of a science teacher on his choice of careers.
Video of Walter Kohn
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Announcement: New Minor in Science and Mathematics Education.
We are pleased to announce a new minor in science and mathematics education. The minor is designed for UCSB students who are interested in becoming secondary science and mathematics teachers. Detailed information is available on this website.