Transcript Seminar Session 1 - Misericordia University

Welcome to the Teacher
Education Program (TED)
at Misericordia University
TED 100 Education Seminar
TED 190 Ed Seminar Field
Dr. Steve Broskoske
Outline
• Intro. to course and
TED Guidebook
• Clearances
• TED contact people
• TED/MU policies
• Intro. to Ed Sem
Field
Introductions
Meet the Instructor
Dr. Steve Broskoske
Associate Professor of Education
Director of Graduate Teacher Ed.
Specialty: Educational Technology
PA Certification: K-12
Meet the Class
• First semester TED/MU students?
• Freshmen? Transfer students?
• Anyone new to the area?
Let’s all meet
someone new.
Introduction to Course
Teacher Education Program
at Misericordia University
• Challenging
• Demanding
• Innovative
• Rewarding
• Recognized
• Respected
TED: Quality and Experience
TED: Quality and Experience
• TED was the first program on our campus
(1920’s).
• TED recently revised and updated all of its
programs to meet with new PDE mandates.
• PDE is now emphasizing special education:
– TED has offered special education for 40+ years.
– TED has 2 fully credentialed and experienced special
education faculty members.
As we revised our programs, we did not have
to add special education to our program -- we
already had it!
TED: Quality and Experience
• The programs offered by TED have earned
"candidate status" awarded by the prestigious
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher
Education (NCATE).
• Our TED was the first program in the state
reviewed and accredited under PDE’s 2001
standards, and among the first accredited under its
2010 guidelines.
Purpose of this Class
• Learn how the TED is situated, governed,
and staffed.
• Learn how the curriculum and policies of
the TED are required and regulated by PDE.
• Learn about teacher certification.
Purpose of this Class (cont’d)
• Understand aspects of TED:
– Essential Performance Demands (EPDs).
– Admission and retention program.
– Curriculum and course sequences (including
field experiences).
– How TED uses course-based modules.
– Introduce TED policies (Code of Ethics,
Attendance Policy, etc.).
Purpose of this Class (cont’d)
• State requirements of TED students:
– State exams
• Which ones to take, when to take them, how to
enroll, how to study.
– Clearances
• What you need, where to get it.
This course will examine…
TED
Guidebook
University
Catalog
This course will prepare you for…
Initial
Review
Process
(IRP)
In essence, this course will…
Help you understand what it
takes to successfully
graduate from the TED
program.
Course Expectations
•
•
Attend all 5 sessions of this seminar.
Attend Virtus Training (1 session)
–
•
Date and time will be announced soon.
Submit materials (after the course ends)
by the announced deadline date (listed on
course Web page).
Virtus Training
•
•
•
•
•
Virtus: Excellence Builds Trust
Training required to enter parochial schools.
1 session – 2 hours.
Child abuse awareness training.
Why:
– Many students will do class experience, field,
or student teaching in a parochial school.
Course Expectations:
What You Will Submit
• Complete and submit 2 items:
Module of activities.
Statements of Understanding.
These documents can be found and
downloaded from our course Web page.
Course Web Site
Mark down this Web site:
www.misericordia.edu/academics/education/drsteve
Explore Course
Web Site
Print Materials from Website
•
•
Locate materials on Website and print
them out ASAP!
Work on these materials as we proceed
through this seminar.
1: Print materials.
2: Work on them every
class.
Place Materials in a Folder
Label Clearly
TED 100
Education
Seminar
Semester
Your Name
Place in Folder
Seminar
Materials
Statements of
Understanding
Submission of Materials
1. Submit your materials to Dr. Steve. Drop
them off at his office.
2. Pick up your materials.
–
–
Grade will be enclosed.
If something is not in order and needs to be
redone:
•
Follow the instructions enclosed and return the
binder to Dr. Steve for grading.
TED Guidebook
SECTION I
Basic Information
Importance of Publications
• TED Guidebook (updated annually)
• University Catalog (year you start with)
Obtain and keep a
copy of these
publications.
Your
Contract
Analysis: Mission of the TED
1. Misericordia University's Teacher
Education Department is committed to
preparing excellent teachers. One of the
university's first majors, Teacher
Education embraces the university mission
and continues to reflect the values of our
founders: mercy, justice, service and
hospitality.
Mission of the TED
2. The program seeks to develop effective
teachers who are masters of the content
they will teach and who teach in
pedagogically sound ways that inspire
students to learn.
Mission of the TED
3. Using educational theory and methods
courses with the liberal arts core as a base,
the program provides a variety of learning
opportunities to facilitate a thorough
knowledge of human development and an
appreciation of diversity so that, as
teachers, graduates will understand,
respect, and respond to the unique
strengths, needs and desires presented by
individual students and their families.
Mission of the TED
4. Through coursework and field-based
activities that are conducted in
collaboration with partnering schools and
agencies, teacher candidates study, observe
and apply strategies to structure learning
experiences and learning environments that
are responsive to students' needs.
Mission of the TED
5. Through teaching, supervision, and
personal example, education faculty
establishes the expectation that students
will conduct themselves at all times in
accordance with the highest standards of
ethical practice and professionalism. The
faculty strives to develop in our graduates
a commitment to on-going personal and
professional growth.
Why Do You Want to
Be a Teacher?
• John Stuart Mill proposed that teaching is
the noblest profession. Physicians can only
cure one person at a time, but teachers can
instill greatness in many who, themselves,
would go on to do good things.
Why Do You Want to Be a
Teacher?
1. Hold a brief discussion with others about why
you might want to become a teacher.
2. Mark down a word or short phrase that describes
your main reason for wanting to become a
teacher.
3. Dr. Steve poll the class. It is OK to have the same
word/phrase as someone else.
Wordle.net
Understanding the IRP
(Initial Review Process)
and Professional Clearances
IRP: Just the Facts
• WHO: All new students.
• WHAT: TED faculty evaluate student
status.
• WHEN: At the end of your second semester
in TED.
The TED Faculty monitor student progress at the end
of every 2 semesters.
IRP Expectations
1. Achieved minimum 3.0 GPA.
2. Submit a copy of Praxis I (PPST) scores
to your advisor.
•
Should have taken all 3 by end of second
semester on campus (May for most students).
3. Achieved a passing grade in TED 100
Education Seminar and field
experience(s).
Continued…
IRP Expectations
4. Obtained professional clearances:
•
•
•
•
Act 34
Act 151
Act 114
Act 24
You will be submitting a copy of
clearances in order to participate in
TED 190 Ed Seminar Field.
Apply for Clearances Immediately!
• If you have not done so yet, apply as soon as
possible for the Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114
clearances!
– In order to participate in any TED field
experiences, you must possess current
background checks.
– Act 34 and 151background checks are renewed
annually, along with Act 24.
Failure to have current background checks
may delay or discount you from going into a
school for field experience.
What do the clearances mean?
Required for All Fields
• Act 34 (PA State Police Criminal Record Check).
– Verifies you have no criminal background in PA.
• Act 151 (Child Abuse History Clearance).
• Verifies you have no child abuse history.
• Act 114 (Federal Criminal History)
• Verifies you have no federal criminal background.
• Act 24 (Arrest/Conviction Report)
• Verifies you have no arrests or convictions.
TED Student Website
• To learn about the professional clearances,
state-required tests, and other information,
check out this site often:
www.misericordia.edu/academics/education
How do I apply for clearances?
1. State Police Background Check (Act 34):
http://epatch.state.pa.us
Cost: $10
Complete
Renewed every year.
online!
epatch.state.pa.us
How do I apply for clearances?
2. Child Abuse clearance (Act 151):
http://www.dpw.state.pa.us
DPW key words: “child abuse
clearance forms”
Download
Cost: $10
form and
Renewed every year.
mail it in.
www.dpw.state.pa.us
How do I apply for clearances?
3. Federal Criminal History Record (Act 114):
http://www.pa.cogentid.com
a) In advance:
•
•
Register prior to going to the fingerprint site (required).
Walk-in service is not allowed.
Pay $28.75 fee online using credit/debit card.
–
You can pay in-person by money order or cashier check (no personal
checks). Make checks payable to “Cogent Systems”.
b) In person:
•
Take photo ID with you (state-issued driver’s license, US
passport, College-issued Student ID).
www.pa.cogentid.com
How do I apply for clearances?
4. Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form
(Act 24):
Search for “Act 24” on Google.
Verifies that you have no arrests or convictions:
–
–
–
–
Major crimes (homicide, assault, kidnapping).
Sexual crimes (rape, stalking, indecent exposure).
Crimes against children.
Drugs/controlled substance.
 Just sign and date, and check the box.
PDE Act 24 page
Special Notes about Act 114
• If you are not a PA resident, you need to
obtain Act 114 within this state (even if you
already obtained it in another state).
• Do not go to the PA State Police to be
fingerprinted. Your fingerprints must be on
file electronically.
• This clearance is obtained only once
during your matriculation at MU.
TB Test
• In addition to the 4 clearances, you also
need to get a TB test each year.
• Required for fieldwork.
• Keep a copy.
Important Note about Clearances
• Make and keep copies of each clearance.
You need to submit copies of these every
semester.
Help in Applying for Clearances
• On the TED 100 and
TED 190 Web pages,
you can download
specific, detailed
instructions on how to
apply for the 4
professional clearances.
How to Apply for
Professional
Clearances
Questions About Clearances
• For which 3 professional clearances do you
need to apply?
–
–
–
–
Act 34 (State Police)
Act 151 (Child Abuse)
Act 114 (Federal background: fingerprinting)
Act 24 (Arrest/Conviction Report)
• Which clearances are renewed annually?
– State Police, Child Abuse, and Arrest Report.
• When do you need to get these clearances?
– Immediately!
TED Administration
Dr. King
VP for Academic
Affairs
Dean of College
Dr. Croop
College of Profess.
Studies and Social
Sciences
Dr. Pottle
College of Arts
and Sciences
Dr. Banya
TED
Dr. Serino
Biology
Dr. Saladino
Chemistry
Dr. Touhey
Math
Dr. Wright
Citizenship
Dr. Steinberger
English
TED Faculty
Biology
Faculty
Chemistry
Faculty
Math
Faculty
History Faculty
English Faculty
TED is the 3rd largest major on campus!
TED Contact People
• Dr. Kingsley Banya
– Department Chair
TED Contact People
• Dr. Susan Tomascik
– Coordinator of
Transfer Students
TED Contact People
• Mrs. Michelle Brague
– Coordinator of Field
Experiences
– Coordinator of Student
Teaching
TED Contact People
• Mrs. Rose Hometchko
– TED Faculty Secretary
– Phone: 674-6270
Who You Gonna Call?
•
•
•
•
Questions about field placements?
Obtain forms, schedules, or other info.?
Cannot get in touch with your advisor?
If you are a transfer student, who do you
call with questions?
• If you are a transfer student, who do you
call if you are unsure of which program
applies to you?
Introduction to TED Courses
Modules, Grading,
and Attendance Policies
TED Student Web Site
• Check this page often!
• This page is the information source for
TED students.
www.misericordia.edu/academics/education
Delivery System
How is instruction delivered?
• TED courses can consist of the
following:
– Modules.
• Learning activity packages, usually 1 per each
objective.
– Quizzes/tests.
– Course projects/activities
• Paper, PowerPoint, poster, presentation.
– Final exam.
Delivery System
What Is a Module?
• Paper-based series of activities.
– Questions to be answered.
– Items to look up/research.
– Activities/projects.
TED 101
Module 1
• May reflect learning outside of class as well as
material discussed in class.
• Forms the notebook for the course.
• Submit to instructor to be graded.
• Quizzes and tests are usually based on modules.
Assessment and Grading
Course Grading
• Modules (40%).
• Course project(s) (10%).
• Final cumulative examination of course
objectives (could be up to 50%).
Most every course includes these 3 elements,
although their grade value may be different in
each course. Individual faculty will explain their
policies.
Assessment and Grading
Course Grading
Wow!
That’s a lot!
Modules
40%
Final
Exam
50%
Projects
10%
Assessment and Grading
Courses
•
TED courses are based on 2 items:
1. The realities of high stakes assessment.
2. The mastery learning paradigm.
Assessment and Grading
High Stakes Assessment
• Emphasis on final exams is based on “high stakes
assessment.”
• FACT: MU students have to pass state tests to be
a teacher.
– Students must maintain an
overall minimum GPA
of 3.0 (required by PDE).
• FACT: Public school funding
is based on students passing
state tests.
Assessment and Grading
Mastery Learning
• All students need to demonstrate mastery of
all objectives, and not simply pass courses.
Would you like to visit
a dentist who graduated
in the lower half of
his/her class?
Assessment and Grading
Mastery Learning
• Students must obtain a minimum final grade
of a C+ in TED courses.
– C or lower, you must repeat the course.
– Only applies to TED courses, not core.
Second Chance: Some TED professors will
allow you to “recycle” or redo assignments
to increase your mastery of the objectives.
Assessment and Grading
Mastery Learning
• Mastery or better:
A
 A B+
B
 B C+
95+
92-94
89-91
85-88
82-84
80-81
• Non-mastery:
C
 CD
F
75-79
72-74
67-71
0-66
TED courses of C or less must be repeated.
Attendance Policy
Class Attendance
• In our TED courses, we have a very
simple attendance policy – we expect
students to be present and prepared for
each and every class.
• “Cuts” are not allowed.
• Some instructors will deduct points
for cuts.
Attendance Policy
Policies for In-Service Teachers
What do teachers do if they are sick?
• Phone in and call off.
• Deliver lesson plans and materials.
• Note: Even for valid reasons, there is a limit
to how many days teachers may miss. If
they miss too many days, they can be
suspended; in some cases, even dismissed.
Attendance Policy
TED Attendance Procedures
1. Before missing class, inform Rose
Hometchko (674-6270) of the date and
reason for the absence.
2. Inform instructor(s) of upcoming
absence. May leave a voice mail message.
3. If an instructor requires, present a brief
note stating that you missed a class and
why.
Mrs. Rose Hometchko
Phone: 674-6270
TED 190
Ed Seminar Field
Ed Seminar Field
• Will be conducted at a school district of
your choice. Depending on scheduling, you
could visit your home school district.
• Can request to be placed with 1 or 2
teachers in the same district as you desire.
• Schedule 2 or more visits (10 hours total).
Field Assignment
For Next Week…
A. Apply for Clearances
1. Collect the 4 professional clearances to copy
and submit.
2. Apply for clearances (if you do not already
have them).
B. Choose School Placements
1. Select one (or two schools) where you can
complete the 10-hour field experience.
Helpful University-wide Policies
Adding/Dropping/Withdrawing
Cancellation of Classes
Alert-MU
Adding/Dropping/Withdrawing
• Add a course:
– Until Monday after the 1st week of classes.
• Drop a course:
– Until end of 4th week of classes.
• Withdraw from a course:
– 5th through 8th week of classes. Receive a “W.”
– Not officially withdrawn: receive an “F.”
MU-Alert
• It is permissible to keep
your cell phone on in class,
provided that you place it
in the vibrate mode.
• Sign up to receive
emergency transmissions
from the MU-Alert
emergency notification
system on e-MU.
Cancellation of Classes
• On e-MU, check university-wide and
individual faculty cancellations (due to
illness or weather).
Future Classes
• Week 2: Understanding State Testing and
the IRP.
• Week 3: Program Retention, Advising,
Fields
• Week 4: TED Curriculum
• Week 5: Ed Seminar Field Projects
• Extra session: Virtus Training (date to be
arranged)