Transcript Delta State University College of Education Annual Student

Delta State University
College of Education
Annual Student Update
September, 2007
Contact Information
Thad Cochran Center for
Rural School Leadership and Research
Ewing Hall 314
Post Office Box 3217
Cleveland, MS 38733
Fax: 662/846-4869
662/846-4395
Faculty & Staff
Specialist Advisor:
Dr. Dan McFall
[email protected]
Doctoral Track Advisors:
Dr. Lynn Varner
[email protected]
Dr. Matt Buckley
[email protected]
Dr. Joe Garrison
[email protected]
Division Secretary:
Ms. Cindy Horton
[email protected]
Additional Faculty
• Dr. Kathleen Jenkins
[email protected]
– Coordinator of Masters
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Dr. Ann Harland Webster
Dr. Janice Dean
Dr. Arthur Cartlidge
Dr. Eurmon Hervey
Mrs. Julie Avent
– Research Assistant
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Conceptual
Framework
DELTA
P3
MODEL
Vision: The Delta State University College of Education promotes a vibrant
educational community committed to preparing capable and confident
candidates who can positively affect learning outcomes of students in the P-12
school setting. Appropriately illustrated by the Delta triangle, the model reflects
candidate development through the triad of preparation, performance and
professionalism, supported by the greater Delta educational community (faculty,
educational partners, and alumni).
Guiding Principles:
1.
Education is a lifelong endeavor, requiring an ever-expanding
content knowledge base, a repertoire of skills, and a broad experience
base. (GP1)
2.
Education is interactive and reflective, a process that is
accomplished
through assessment and reflection of a collaborative nature. (GP2)
3.
Education is culturally contextualized, requiring both an
understanding
and appreciation of the diversity of all individuals within the learning
community. (GP3)
4.
Education is dynamic, with change being driven by assessment data
and the needs of all segments of the educational community. (GP4)
5.
Education is enhanced by technology, infused throughout programs
and services. (GP5)
Consistent Assessments Across the
College of Education Graduate Programs
• Technology Assessment
– ELR 605 (MEd)
– CUR 701 (EdS)
– Part of admission for EdD
• Openness to Diversity &
Challenge Survey
– EPY 601 (MEd)
– CUR 701 (EdS)
– AED 830 (EdD)
• Dispositions Rating Scale
– ELR 605 (MEd)
– ELR 702 (EdS & EdD)
• Writing (Literature Review)
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In all classes in our division
Formal
APA
Early feedback
Consistent rubric
Diversity Proficiencies Expected
of all Candidates
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The development of the capacity to function within diverse
settings with students and colleagues of varying backgrounds,
ethnicities, capabilities, and beliefs (CF 1, 3; DRS 7.1/8.1;
7.3/8.3; STAI 10, 11)
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The ability to identify contextual factors that may influence
student learning (CF 2, 3, 4; DRS 7.3/8.3; STAI 18, 20)
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The establishment of a classroom and school climate that
celebrates diversity (CF 2, 3, 4; DRS 7.1/8.1; 7.2/8.2; 7.3/8.3;
STAI 8, 10, 11, 18, 20)
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The ability to differentiate instruction and experiences based
on individual needs (CF 2, 3, 4, 5; DRS 7.1/8.1, 7.3/8.3; STAI 4,
8, 18, 19, 20)
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The ability to group for instruction for a variety of purposes
related to the diverse needs of learners (CF 3, 4; DRS 7.1/8.1,
7.3/8.3; STAI 4, 18, 19, 20)
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The ability to use appropriate assessment strategies to identify
the diverse needs of learners (CF 3, 4; DRS 7.2/8.2; STAI 4, 18)
*CF = Delta P3 Model; DRS = Dispositions Rating Scale; STAI =
Student Teaching Assessment Instrument
Grade Requirements
• No Grade Below a C
• Not More Than Two C’s
• Minimum 3.25 GPA
• See Graduate Catalog for
Academic Suspension,
Dismissal, Grievance Policy,
and Re-admission
Plagiarism and Cheating
• Know what these are and
DON’T do them!
• All work is expected to be
original to the student and the
course
• Know how to site direct quotes,
paraphrased information, and
secondary sources
Graduate Catalog
• The program of study may be
found in the Graduate
Catalog. There is a link to the
catalog on the Center’s
website homepage. It has a
great deal of important
information for which you are
responsible.
Mutual Expectations
• Professionalism
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Commitment
Mutual Expectations:
Professionalism
• Dispositions
• Ethics
• Honor
Mutual Expectations:
Collaboration
• Class participation
• Group work
• Active role in your education
• Active role in improvement of
our programs
• Service to Delta schools
Mutual Expectations:
Communication
Candidate to
Faculty
Faculty to
Candidate
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• Availability
• Changes in classes or
program
• Systematic feedback
• Troubleshooting
• Response to your
communication
Keep us informed
Phone etiquette
E-mail etiquette
Concerns and
complaints
• Crisis management
Mutual Expectations:
Commitment
Candidate
Commitment
Faculty
Commitment
• Excellence
• Self advocacy
• Professional
and personal
growth
• Excellence
• Mentoring
• Professional and
personal growth
• School and
community
service
Comprehensive Examination
• Dissertation Seminar is to be taken
in the last semester of coursework
(excluding ELR 890). Passage of
comprehensive examination is a
prerequisite for ELR 888.
• Comprehensive Exam covers all
coursework, is essay style, is
completed in a computer lab on
campus
Dissertation Seminar
• ELR 888
• Last semester
• Rough draft of Chapters 1-3
Requesting a Dissertation
Chair
1. Student requests chair (usually done in Dissertation
Seminar)
2. Doctoral Coordinator and Track Coordinator work
together to appoint a chair after consultation with
division chair
3. Student and chair recommend the committee
members
4. Recommendations approved by doctoral coordinator,
track advisor, and division chair
5. Suggested committee approved by student and chair
6. Student asks the members to serve (only with proper
documentation that these steps have been followed)
Dissertation Proposal
• Usually about 1 or 2 semesters
before Defense
• Student formally presents
Chapters 1-3 to committee for
approval
Dissertation Defense
• Public formal presentation of
Chapters 1-5.
• MAY get signatures of
committee after this
meeting….often additional
revisions are required before
signatures
Dissertation Hour
Requirements
• Must finish within 7 years from
last 45 class hours (excluding
dissertation hours)
• Minimum of 12 hours
• Continuous enrollment in ELR
890 required (2 of 4 semesters a
year….spring, summer, fall)
• Turn in at least 1 new draft each
semester signed up for ELR 890
Library Resources and Links
• http://www.deltastate.edu/docs/library/dissertation.pdf
• http://www.deltastate.edu/pages/1268.asp
• http://www.deltastate.edu/docs/library/offcampus.pdf
• http://www.deltastate.edu/docs/library/eric2.pdf
• http://www.deltastate.edu/docs/library/education.pdf
• http://www.deltastate.edu/pages/869.asp