Ivy Yee-Sakamoto, Ph.D., is Professor in the Teacher Education Department. Her focus is promoting total human development for all students. Her interests are the preparation of teachers for linguistically and culturally diverse student populations, and social studies education. A veteran teacher of young children in public and private schools, she currently teaches and supervises new and beginning teachers. She also serves as the CTEL (California Teachers for English Learners) Program Coordinator and conducts research in the areas of multicultural education, diversity education, and bullying prevention in schools and classrooms.
Education
Ph.D. Curriculum and the Study of Schooling; University of California, Los Angeles
M.A. Special Education; University of San Francisco
B.A. Psychology; University of California Berkeley
Credentials/CertificationsCalifornia Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate
Clear California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (Life)
Department
Expertise
- Diversity in the Classroom
- Teacher Education
Courses Taught
EDLS 405 – Diversity in the Classroom
EDUC 504 – Teaching and Cultural Diversity
TEP 545 – Clinical Experiences with Integrating the Humanities (K–8)
TEP 546 – Methods of Integrating the Humanities (K–8)
TEP 585 – Intern Teaching Seminar (K–8)
TEP 586 – Student Teaching Seminar (K–8)
Office Hours
Wed 4-5 pm and by appointment
Office Location
Building One, Suite 113, West Campus
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