Liberal Studies:?Elementary Teaching Content Preparation graduates:

• Make explicit connections between California K-8 Content Standards and subject matter knowledge in Liberal Studies major coursework.
• Demonstrate integrative thinking through the development of projects that connect and integrate discipline knowledge across subject matter areas.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the diverse cultural, linguistic, and learning abilities of students, and understanding of a variety of teaching strategies to effectively teach all learners.
• Demonstrate effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills in a variety of communication contexts
• Reflect thoughtfully and critically examine volunteer service activities in K-8 classrooms.
• Demonstrate educational technologies relevant to teaching and learning.