Session 3: Program Retention & Faculty TED 100 Education Seminar TED 190 Ed Seminar Field Dr. Steve Broskoske

Outline Transfer Students TED Retention Certification Exams by Major Advising and Faculty MU Education Club

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).

Submission of Field Application Materials Please submit your Field Application Form. Please submit copies of your professional clearances. –Act 34 State Police Background Check (online) –Act 151 Child Abuse (mail) –Act 114 FBI Fingerprinting –Act 24 Arrest/Conviction Report (sign)

Next Week Correct/update print-out of field request info. Bring copies of clearances if you do not have them today.

TED Guidebook SECTION 3 Transfer Students

Types of Students in TED Traditional students. –Come from HS directly to college. Are years old. Non-traditional students. –Do not come directly from HS to college. Transfer students. –Have already attended college. –Come from another college or from another major within MU. Follow straight- forward, standard course of study through TED. Coursework determined by previous coursework taken. Determined on an individual basis.

Transfer Students Only Transfer Application Procedure Automatically admitted to TED if: –Incoming GPA 3.0 or better. –Successfully completed PAPA tests. –Possess Act 34, 114, 151, and 24 Clearances. –Possess record of experience with groups of children or adolescents. Accepted to MU as “undeclared/pre-educ.” if: –Incoming GPA less than 3.0. May take freshman and sophomore TED courses (e.g., 100 and 200 levels), but may not participate in field experiences.

Transfer Students Only Initial State Tests All students (after April, 2012) take PAPA tests instead of Praxis I (PPST’s). Exception: Transfer students who have already taken PPST tests. Continue and finish PPST’s (Praxis I).

Transfer Students Only Transfers: Meet with Dr. Tomascik Have you met with Dr. Tomascik yet? If not, meet with her as soon as possible! –ALL transfer advising is done with Dr. Tomascik: Advising before registration. Field experience arrangements. PPST registration materials. Dropping or adding courses.

Transfer Students Only Transfers: Meet with Dr. Tomascik If you register or make course changes with anyone other than Dr. Tomascik, you may: –Miss certain course sequence requirements. –Miss departmental requirements or deadlines. –Miss PDE state certification requirements. –Delay your graduation date.

TED Guidebook SECTION 4 TED Retention

Student Status Pre-education: –All Freshmen students are formally listed as “pre-education” majors. Undeclared: –If you did not meet all entrance requirements (e.g., high school GPA is less than B). This can be changed once you establish a positive academic record at MU.

Steps in TED PAPA Exams IRP (Initial Review Process) Sophomore Review Formal Program Admission Junior Review Student Teaching Praxis II/PECT Exams Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Freshman Year Initial Review Process (IRP) End of Freshman Year Expectations: –Achieved minimum 3.0 GPA. –Sat for all 3 PAPA exams. –Passed Education Seminar and field experience(s). –Obtained 4 clearances (Act 34, 151, 114, 24).

Steps in TED PAPA Exams IRP (Initial Review Process) Sophomore Review Formal Program Admission Junior Review Student Teaching Praxis II/PECT Exams Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Sophomore Year TED Formal Program Admission Sophomore review: Leads to a decision about formal program admission. All first and second-year TED students are treated as full members of the TED, but are officially “pre-education.” Am I a TED student or not?!?

Sophomore Year TED Formal Program Admission Formal admission to the TED occurs at the end of the sophomore year. –You must complete 48 credits (MU or transfer) and meet other requirements.  Students who are not formally admitted to the TED may not take 300 and 400 level TED courses.

Sophomore Year Formal Admission Based On… GPA: Minimum 3.0 GPA. Exams: PAPA tests. Fields: Freshmen and Sophomore level fields. Participation: In professional organizations. Policy: Adherence to the TED Ethics Policy. Recommendations: From TED Faculty. Clearances: Act 34, Act 114, 151, and 24.

Sophomore Year After Sophomore Year You are formally accepted into TED. You are now recognized by PDE as a TED student. Congratulations! Welcome officially to TED!

Sophomore Year Common Reasons for Not Being Admitted to the TED 1.GPA too low. 2.Did not pass all 3 PAPA tests.

Steps in TED PAPA Exams IRP (Initial Review Process) Sophomore Review Formal Program Admission Junior Review Student Teaching Praxis II/PECT Exams Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Junior Year Junior Year Activities Junior review (in May) GPA: Minimum 3.0 GPA. Grades: C+ or better in TED courses. Exams: PAPA tests. Fields: Fields and Practicum I & II. Participation: In professional organizations. Policy: Adherence to the TED Ethics Policy. Clearances: Act 34, Act 114, 151, and 24.

Steps in TED PAPA Exams IRP (Initial Review Process) Sophomore Review Formal Program Admission Junior Review Student Teaching Praxis II/PECT Exams Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Senior Year Senior Year Activities Take appropriate PECT and/or Praxis II exams. Complete student teaching.

Senior Year Certification Exams Select certification exams based on your major: –Early Childhood Education/Special Education Dual Major –Middle Level Education –Secondary Education misericordia.edu/academics/education

Certification Exams Early Childhood/Spec. Ed. 1.PAPA: Reading, Writing, Mathematics 2.PECT Pre-K to 4 certification tests (3 modules) 3.PECT Special Education Pre-K to 8 certification tests (2 modules)

Certification Exams Middle Level Education 1.PAPA: Reading, Writing, Mathematics : Grades 4-8 Core Assessment Tests (3 Modules, computer-based) If you need to retake a module, sign up for it separately: –5153: Pedagogy Subtest –5154: English Langage Arts and Social Studies Subtest –5155: Mathematics and Science Subtest

Certification Exams Middle Level Education 3.Select appropriate grades 4-8 subject area concentration tests per major: –5157: Social Studies (computer) –5156: English Language Arts (computer) –5158: Mathematics (computer) –5159: Science (computer)

Certification Exams Secondary Education 1.PAPA: Reading, Writing, Mathematics 2.Select appropriate content knowledge Praxis II test per major: –Biology: 5235 Biology (computer) OR 0235 Biology (paper) –Chemistry: 5245 Chemistry (computer) OR 0245 Chemistry (paper)

Certification Exams Secondary Education –Citizenship Education (History): 5087 Citizenship Education (computer) OR 0087 Citizenship Education (paper) –English: 5041 English Lang., Lit., & Comp. (computer) OR 0041 English Lang., Lit., & Comp. (paper) –Mathematics: 5061 Mathematics (computer) OR 0061 Mathematics (paper)

IMPORTANT Any time you receive a score report (PAPA, PECT, or Praxis II) or receive a clearance, it is imperative that you make and keep a copy for yourself. Otherwise, you may need to redo the clearance OR pay additional fees to get another score report.

Steps in TED PAPA Exams IRP (Initial Review Process) Sophomore Review Formal Program Admission Junior Review Student Teaching Praxis II/PECT Exams Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

TED Probation Policy Academic achievement issues. –GPA or PPST. Disciplinary issues. –Failed to complete expectations of the TED program. –Examples: failure to sign up or satisfactorily complete fields; failure to sign up for the pre-professional exams by specified TED deadlines. Matriculation-long issues. –Violated TED academic integrity policy. –Examples: cheated on assignments, projects, or exams; falsified or provided misleading information.

TED Probation Policy Academic or disciplinary measures: –Student in good standing. –Probation. –Suspension. –Dismissal. Matriculation-long measures: –Disciplinary notice. –Dismissal.

TED Guidebook SECTIONS 5-6 Advising and Faculty

Your Advisor Work with you to develop you schedule during advising week. Sign all of your paperwork each semester. Determine if you have met graduation requirements. Advocate on your behalf in front of the TED faculty. Your best friend on campus!

Where Can You Locate Your Advisor? All TED faculty offices are located on the 2 nd floor of McAuley Hall, located above Lemmond Auditorium.

When to Speak with Your Advisor Any scheduling issues. Problem with course or teacher. Difficulty with fields. Life problems that may impact you at school. Difficulty with passing PAPA. Update file (e.g., passed PAPA). Confused about your major. Confused about anything.

When Is Advisement? Week after Spring Break Week before Halloween

Preparing for Advisement 1.All materials are available at the Registrar’s channel on e-MU. 2.Develop tentative course selection for next semester before you meet with advisor.  Use TED Guidebook and catalog. 3.Sign up for an appointment with your advisor.  Check advisor’s door a week or two in advance for sign-up sheet.

Secondary Education Students  Secondary Education Majors must meet with both of their advisors: 1.Content Area Advisor (first). 2.TED Advisor (second).

What to Take to Your Advising Appointment  Tentative schedule for next semester.  Completed Field Application Form (if applicable).  Three (3) copies of clearances: oAct 34, 151, 114, and 24 Clearances (State Police, Child Abuse, FBI, Arrest/Conviction). oNegative TB test. HINT: Allow enough time to gather these documents! Keep copies!

Registering for Courses You can register when: 1.Your advisor has electronically approved your registration 2.You have submitted the field application form. 3.You have submitted supportive documents: Copies of clearances and TB test. Note: Your advisor will not approve your registration until all of these items are completed and submitted.

Advising Caution REMEMBER: Students are responsible for planning their course sequences. TED Advisors simply supply advice. Students, not TED Advisors, are responsible for their course selections and schedules. Your lawyer will not be able to help you if you don’t properly plan your schedule, causing you a delay in graduating.

Questions about Advising When should you speak with your advisor? –Changes, questions, or problems. –When you take/pass a test. Who is responsible for your schedule? –You are. What things should you do before advising week? –View registration materials on Registrar’s channel on e- MU. –Sign up for an appointment. –Develop your proposed schedule. ACTIVITY

Questions about Advising What should you take to your advising appointment? –Tentative schedule. –Field application form. –3 copies of clearances and TB test. ACTIVITY

TED Faculty Each TED faculty member: –Teaches at least 12 credits per semester. –Maintains 4 office hours every week. –Advise a number of TED students. –Supervise field experiences, junior practicum, and student teaching.

Meet the TED Faculty Dr. Kingsley Banya Mrs. Michelle Brague Dr. Stephen Broskoske Dr. Jodi Loughlin Dr. Patricia McCann, RSM Dr. Joseph Rogan Dr. Susan Tomascik Dr. Molly Vitale Continue

Dr. Kingsley Banya Department Chair Teaches:  Cultural Awareness  Freshman Field  Secondary Education Courses

Mrs. Michelle Brague Coordinator of Fields Coordinator of Student Teaching Teaches:  Math Methods  Senior Seminar

Dr. Steve Broskoske Teaches:  Educational Technology  Education Seminar  Ed. Seminar Field  Music Methods  Secondary Education courses Director of Graduate Teacher Education

Dr. Jodi Loughlin Teaches:  Reading Methods  Children’s Literature  Graduate courses

Dr. Pat McCann, RSM Teaches:  Early Childhood courses.  Curriculum  Teaching

Dr. Joe Rogan Teaches:  Methods in Learning Support  Classroom Management  Special Ed. courses

Dr. Susan Tomascik Transfer coordinator. Teaches:  Learning  Childrens’ Literature  Parent conferencing  Graduate courses

Dr. Molly Vitale Teaches:  Special education courses.  SPE courses.

Adjunct Faculty Adjunct (part-time) instructors teach some TED courses. –Selected to teach because of their expertise in specific areas. –Available by phone or . –Not required to maintain office hours.

TED Guidebook SECTION 7 Involvement and Recommendations

Student Organizations Required ALL TED students are expected to be active members of the following MU organization: –MU Education Club.  Note: Students enrolled in some fields are asked to volunteer in club projects. Adult students can substitute other volunteer activities for club activities.

MU Education Club (Required) Open to all TED students. Raise money: Run fundraisers. Spend money: Conduct/participate in worthwhile events that benefit K-12 students and/or the community. Sell TED clothing items! Opportunity to give back. Leadership opportunity. (Looks great on resume!)

Student Organizations Recommended Students are encouraged to join campus chapters of professional organizations: –National Education Association/Pennsylvania Education Association (NEA/PSEA) –Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

Student Organizations Other Organizations Recommended Early Childhood majors: –Student/National Association of Educators of Young Children (S/NAEYC). Elementary majors: –International Reading Association (IRA). Middle level majors: –National Middle School Association (NMSA)

Student Organizations Recommended for Sec. Ed. Students Secondary education majors: –Student/National Council of Teachers of English (S/NCTE) –Student/National Association of Science Teachers (S/NAST) –Student/National Association of Social Studies Teachers (S/NASST) –Student/National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (S/NCTM). Check with a faculty member in your specialization area.

Letters of Recommendation Ask a faculty member who you feel is familiar enough with you to write an appropriate letter. Request in writing ( or memo). Submit your current resume. Submit all the information you know about the job/scholarship/award.

Letters of Recommendation Submit other pertinent, helpful information: –Classes you took with professor. –Awards. –Achievements. –Service. –Experience.

TED Guidebook SECTION 10 Insurance

The University-sponsored policy covers: –Students & faculty who participate in activities that are a requirement of the curriculum. –The University for claims arising out of the supervision/instruction of the students insured. If you are injured during field experience, tell your field advisor or Mrs. Brague.

Preventing Disease Required: Negative tuberculin skin test (PPD or Mantaux). Recommended: Tetanus Toxoid (booster within 5 years) MMR (Measles, Mumps, Reubella) Poliomyelitis Hepatitis B

TED Guidebook SECTION 11 Professionalism

PDE View on Professionalism Pennsylvania Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators

Academic Integrity Except in cooperative learning situations, students must do their own work. Any effort to take personal credit for work done by others is a violation of the policy.

Academic Integrity Examples of Violations Cheating on a quiz or test. Copying whole or parts of modules from another student (past or present). Using inappropriate assistance in completing projects and papers. Misrepresenting others’ ideas as our own (either purposely or accidentally).

Ethical and Fair Use of Technology Some people in society challenge the boundaries of fair use, ethics, and courteousness, due to the lack of the existence of a socially accepted, clear code of etiquette in the use of technological tools. TED expects that, in the classroom and field sites, students will use technology in appropriate ways.

Ethical Use of Technology Examples of Violations Except in emergencies, use of cell phones (including text messaging), PDA’s, hand-held computing devices, instant messenger, wireless Internet connections, and other communication technologies shall not permitted in the classroom. Use of technological tools during in-class quizzes or tests shall not be permitted, except as authorized by an instructor.

Ethical Use of Technology Emergency Phone Use 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 Alert-MU emergency notification system on e-MU.

TED Honor Code 1.Students are expected to behave honorably while engaged in quizzes and examinations. –As a sign of respect for the integrity of their students, TED faculty will not proctor quizzes or examinations. 2.Students are expected to report incidents of cheating. –Quiz or exam: Report to instructor within 1 hour. –Modules or course projects: Report to instructor within 1 day.

TED Guidebook SECTION 13 Certification

Students who complete a program offered by the TED become candidates for an Instructional I Certification provided by PDE. Teaching certifications are awarded by PDE, not by the University.

Certification in Other States Students who desire certifications from another state or U.S. territory must contact that entity’s Department of Education for information about its application process and requirements. Talk to Mrs. Brague for more information.

Next Week TED Curriculum and Course Information. Class will be co-taught by Mr. Joe Redington, University Registrar.