Session 4 TED Curriculum TED 100 Education Seminar

Session 4 TED Curriculum TED 100 Education Seminar TED 190 Ed Seminar Field Dr. Steve Broskoske

MU Letters “Away” Team • Receive your letter of request and clearances today. “Home” Team • A letter of request with clearances will be sent tomorrow. Check placement info. Both Teams • Contact your school to make arrangements to attend. (Home team: allow some time for the letter to be received. )

Clearances/changes? q Have clearances? • School districts require a copy of clearances for you to enter a school for field experience. • You will need clearances during advisement in order to sign up for future fields. q Any changes in field location? • E-mail Dr. Steve with any changes.

If You Do Not Have Clearances • If you are missing one clearance, you may be accepted to a field placement. Just carry the clearance with you. • If you have not applied for clearances, you may need to schedule the field placement later in the semester. Worst Case Scenario: Take a “U” in course this semester, and have the grade changed when you complete the field placement.

TED Guidebook SECTION 8 Curriculum

Overall Course Sequence • • • + • Core TED General Courses TED Specialty Courses Field Experiences Approx. 134 credits Consult TED Guidebook, University Catalog, and faculty advisor for exact requirements.

The Core

Liberal Arts Education Literature • Benefits: – Teachers must be knowledgeable in many areas. – A good education prepares you both for a career and for life. Religion Mathematics Science Philosophy History Fine Arts

Course Sequence Core Courses • Humanities (2 courses/6 credits each area): – History/Government (any 2 courses/6 credits) – Religious Studies (2 courses/6 credits) • RLS 104 World Religions (required, but not prereq. ) – Fine Arts (2 courses/6 credits) – Philosophy (2 courses/6 credits) • PHL 100 Intro to Philosophy (required 1 st course) – Literature (2 courses/6 credits) • ENG 151 University Writing Seminar

Course Sequence Example of American Literature • 2 nd Literature Course for TED Majors: – ENG 102 Literature of Discovery: Modern and Early Modern Literary Texts – 104 Literature of Discovery: American Literature – 108 African American Literature – 111 Literature of American Immigrants

Course Sequence Core Courses (cont’d) • 6 credits in each of the following: – Mathematics (2 courses/6 credits) • 1 course must be statistics. – Science (any 2 courses/6 -8 credits) • One course must have a lab. – Behavioral Science (2 courses/6 credits) • Introduction to Psychology • Comparative Sociology • Contemporary Economics History sec. ed. Choose 2. Macroeconomics and Microeconomics are 2 additional choices, usually taken by business majors.

Course Sequence Writing Intensives • When electing core courses, students complete a total of 2 writing intensive courses. • Writing intensives may be in any field (not just English). • Honors students do not have to elect 2 writing intensive courses. ENG 151 University Writing Seminar is a prerequisite to taking writing intensive courses.

Course Sequence Writing Intensives • Writing counts for at least 60% of grade. • Total of 12 double-spaced pages of writing in course. • Minimum of 3 writing assignments. • Revisions required for at least 2 assignments. • Maintain a writing portfolio (rough drafts, final copy, and feedback). ENG 151 University Writing Seminar is a prerequisite to taking writing intensive courses.

Course Sequence By the End of Sophomore Year • By the end of sophomore year (before formal admission to TED), you must have completed: – 2 math courses (1 has to be statistics) – ENG 151 University Writing Seminar – 1 literature course (American literature)

Technical Competency Test Traditional Students • Automatically enrolled for TC 000. • 50 -minute, hands-on PC-based test takes place during FYE. • Covers Word, Excel, and Power. Point. • Online video tutorials are available. • Passing score is 70%. • If failed, automatically re-enrolled for next semester.

Technical Competency Test Transfer Students • Automatically enrolled for TC 100. • Online tutorial/exam. • Take until you pass.

Flexibility in Electing Courses • When should I take TED courses? – Where they are suggested in the sequence. – Your advisor will help with this. • When should I take core courses? – Take core courses as they fit into your schedule. (They are suggested in the sequence. ) – Just complete the core before graduation.

Summer Courses? • If you would like to lighten your course load in future semesters, consider taking a course(s) during the summer. • 6 credits in summer = free dorm. • Talk to your advisor to plan.

Transferring Credits into MU • All students may transfer in 9 additional credits while attending MU (6 credits may be core). • For summer courses, apply through the Office of Summer Studies in April. Students who have earned 60 or more credits may not take courses at a 2 -year (community or junior) college. Courses must be taken from a 4 -year college.

TED Curriculum

TED Majors Early Childhood/ Special Educ. (preschool-4) Middle Level (4 -8) Secondary Education (7 -12) MIDDLE SCHOOL: Math & Science Math & English Math & Social Studies Science & English Science & Social Studies HIGH SCHOOL: Chemistry Biology English Math Citizenship (History)

Fields Tied to Courses • Fields are “tied” to specific courses (like labs are in the sciences). • Fields focus on content covered in the accompanying course.

What Is Field Experience? • TED students complete a developmental series of field experiences that culminate with a full semester of Student Teaching. • Fields link theory and practice. Link

Purpose of Field Experience • Purpose of your TED courses: – Prepare you in theory, knowledge, and simulation to be a teacher. • Purpose of field work is to: – Prepare you to be a teacher with practical experience in the classroom. – Help you link theory and practice. – Get you ready for the real world of teaching.

8 Field Experiences • Freshman year: – Education Seminar Field (10 hrs. ) Education Seminar – Freshman Field (20 hrs. ) Cultural Awareness • Sophomore year: – Sophomore Field I & II (30 hrs. each) • Junior year: – Practicum I & II (50 hrs. each) • Senior year: – Practicum III (50 hrs. ) – Student Teaching (9 credits) Accompanying course depends on major.

Elementary Education: Early Childhood/Special Education Dual Major BS Degree 100 190 ECE 460 Collaborating with Families

Elementary Education: Early Childhood/Special Education Dual Major BS Degree TED 394 TED 395 TED 498 ECE 387 TED 496 Integrating the Arts

Middle Level Education • Graduates will specialize and meet the standards for "Highly Qualified" in two content areas: – Mathematics/English-Language Arts-Reading – Mathematics/Social Studies – Mathematics/Science – Science/English-Language Arts – Science/Social Studies

Middle Level (Grades 4 -8) Certification Example: Math/Social Studies 100 190 TED 243 TED 292 Adolescent Development

Middle Level (Grades 4 -8) Certification Example: Math/Social Studies TED 351 TED 498

Secondary Education Certification Freshman Year Fall Semester TED 121 Educational Technology TED 101 100 Education Seminar TED 102 190 Education Seminar Field Freshman Year Spring Semester 3 TED 131 Cultural Awareness 0 TED 191 Freshman Field 0 Sophomore Year Fall Semester TED 231 Learning TED 241 Adolescent Development TED 294 Sophomore Field Sophomore Year Spring Semester 3 SPE 111 Special Ed. and Excep. Learners 3 SPE 211 Educational Assessment 0 TED 271 Classroom Management TED 377 Classroom Mgt Secondary TED 293 Sophomore Field II 3 3 2 1 0 Junior Year Fall Semester TED 252 Intro. to Instr. Planning TED 396 Practicum I Junior Year Spring Semester 1 TED 367 Curric/Methods Sec 0 TED 398 Practicum II 3 0 Senior Year Fall Semester SPE 411 Inclusive Practices TED 495 Practicum 3 Senior Year Spring Semester 3 TED 497 Student Teaching 0 TED 412 ELL TED 411 Professional Practice 9 2 2 1 0

TED Guidebook SECTION 9 Field Experience

About Field Experience • Field experience is: – Associated (tied) to a particular course. – Completed during the regular semester. – A graded experience. Grading policy will be explained in the accompanying course. – Required by MU, TED, and PDE.

Field experience is meant to… • Help you discover the real world of teaching. • Lessen your anxiety about teaching. • Help you gain the skills it takes to succeed in teaching. • Prepare you gradually for teaching.

Sequence of Involvement 1. 2. 3. 4. Observe veteran teachers. Assist veteran teachers. Gradually teach more (practicum). Teach full-time (student teaching). Our field experience program is developmental; the farther you go into our curriculum, the more advanced the field work becomes.

All students participate in field experience each semester. Transfer students do not need to make up missed fields.

Scheduling Field Experience • Location of placements: – For some fields, you get to choose where you go (district, building, grade, teacher). – For some fields, all students are sent to a particular location. • Scheduling of field experience: – Some fields are arranged at set times and days. – For some fields, you get to arrange certain aspects of scheduling. (Time slots are blocked in the schedule. )

A Varied Experience • All students: – – – Urban, suburban, rural. Public, private. Special needs. ELL. Cultural diversity. • Early childhood: – Early childhood setting (preschool and K) – 1 -4 • Middle level: – 4 -8 • Secondary education: Your advisor will help you plan and track this info. – 7 -9 – 10 -12

Mrs. Michelle Brague Mrs. Brague and your advisor will help you plan and track field experiences.

Applying for Field • When applying for any field (except freshman level fields), complete an Application for Field/Practicum. • Take this form along with copies of your clearances to your advising appointment.

Applying for Field

Applying for Field It is important to be specific here, esp. for middle level placements.

Special Placement Information Early Childhood • Sophomore fall – ECE setting • Sophomore spring – 3 -4 • K, preschool, daycare • Early intervention ctr. – Head Start – YMCA – WV Child. Assoc. • Junior fall – K-2 • Senior fall – Sp. Ed. K-8 • Junior spring – K-8 Sp. Ed.

Special Placement Information Middle Level • Sophomore fall – Major 1 • Junior fall – Major 1 • Sophomore spring – Major 2 • Junior spring – Major 2 • Senior fall – Sp. Ed. 4 -5 Vary your placements so that you experience grades 4 -8.

Special Placement Information Secondary Education • Sophomore fall – Vary grade • Junior fall – Vary grade • Sophomore spring – Vary grade • Junior spring – Vary grade • Senior fall – Spec. Educ. Vary your placements so that you experience grades 7 -12.

MISERICORDIA UNIVERSITY THE TEACHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT FIELD EXPERIENCE LOG VISIT DATE TIME IN TIME OUT TIME STUDENT’S SPENT INITIALS _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ ______ Visits ______ Hours _______ _______ (To be completed by student. ) _________________ Cooperating Teacher I verify that the above named student completed _____ hours during this field placement. (To be completed by Cooperating Teacher. )

To qualify for student teaching… ü GPA: Have minimum 3. 0 GPA. ü Exams: Successfully completed PAPA. ü Fields: Completed field experiences. ü Recommendations: Obtain from TED faculty. ü Courses: Completed all courses required by TED. ü Clearances: Act 34, 151, 114, and 24. ü Medical/psychological: Document absence of any mental or physical condition which might disqualify you from state certification.

Field Experience Preparing for Student Teaching • Be on the “lookout” during fields: – Teacher you would feel comfortable working with. – Grade level you would enjoy teaching. – School district you like.

Student Teaching Placement • All requests for student teaching placements should be within a 60 -mile radius of Misericordia (with the exception of opportunities for student teaching experiences abroad). Exceptions can be made. Discuss with your advisor and Mrs. Brague.

What Is Student Teaching Like? • TED 498 Student Teaching (spring or fall) – 9 credits – Full-time teaching: approximate the roles and responsibilities of classroom teachers.

Two 7 -week Placements • Two different classrooms. • Two different buildings or districts. • Two different certification areas. Weeks 1 -7 Weeks 8 -14

Phasing In • Phase into teaching per your comfort level. – Take your time: phase in slowly. – Average: phase in sooner. – Ready to go: take over the class now. Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 10% 25% 50% 75% 100%

Honor Internships • Student Teaching Abroad – Teach one semester in Ireland. – To gain PA teacher certification, teach the other semester in a Pennsylvania school. Talk to Sr. Pat early o n!

PDE Form 430 • “Pennsylvania Statewide Evaluation Form for Student Professional Knowledge and Practice” • Completed by university supervisor PDE 430 during student teaching. • Categories assessed: – – Planning and preparation. Classroom environment. Content and pedagogy. Professionalism. • Documents evidence of performance. Student teaching evaluation form.

Field Experience Summary By the end of your years at MU, you will have spent about 750 hours engaged in practical experience in schools! You will feel prepared!!!

So What Will My Schedule Actually Look Like?

Course Sequence 4 Years • Freshman and Sophomore – General courses. • Junior and Senior – TED specialization courses. • Field experience – Field each semester, tied to various classes. – Advisor will help you plan/track.

Course Sequence Summary of Credits • • • Core TED Introductory & Generic Specializations Content Majors (Sec. Ed. ) Field Experiences q 48 -50 q 21 q 4 -47 q 45 q 9 approx. 134

Other Helpful Academic Information

Grade Replacement Policy • Can elect to grade replace a D or F, or TED courses lower C+. • Regulations: – Repeat course must be taken at MU. – The new grade will hold (even if lower). – Must complete grade replacement form to avoid 2 grades for same course. Remember that you have to repeat TED courses with a grade less than C+. Transcript New B grade! D B A

Honors • Dean’s List (every semester): – Earn at least 3. 55 semester GPA. – Eligible after completing 12 credits at MU. – Credit load: • FT: Carry at least 12 credits. • PT: Carry at least 6 credits.

Degrees with Distinction • Summa Cum Laude: – Graduate with GPA of 3. 90 and above. • Magna Cum Laude: – Graduate with GPA of 3. 70 to 3. 89. • Cum Laude: – Graduate with GPA of 3. 50 to 3. 69. You must complete at least 60 credits at MU to qualify for these honors.

GPA Troubles? • Don’t forget to check with your advisor or with Dr. Steve if you have GPA issues in the TED program. Dr. Steve’s GPA Calculator

Closing Thoughts • Closing thoughts/recommendations from our university registrar.

Next Week… • Examine Ed Seminar Field projects: – Part A: General Observation in the School and Classroom – Part B: Observing, Reflecting On, and Analyzing a Lesson