1. Educational Studies: Elementary Education Major or Interdisciplinary Educational Studies Major Group Academic Advising Session

2. Introduction

3. Academic Advising Assignment at IWU Students are assigned to an advisor who is a faculty member in their declared major department. Once assigned to an advisor in the major, students will remain with that advisor through graduation. Students who are undeclared or contemplating a change in major should see the Director of Academic Advising.

4. Role of the Academic Advisor ▪To assist students in academic decisions and provide guidance in their selection of courses. ▪To encourage advisees to think strategically about their progress through college and to start developing a cohesive academic plan. ▪To communicate the values of a liberal arts education. ▪To provide a source of assistance in cases of academic difficulty and to listen sympathetically to the advisees’ problems. ▪To share in advisees’ successes and encourage their active, balanced participation in the IWU community.

5. Academic Advising Expectations As an advisee, you are expected to: ▪Participate fully in the advising experience; ▪Attend regular appointments fully prepared; ▪Respond promptly to email and phone contacts; ▪Advocate for yourself by asking questions; ▪Familiarize yourself with the Teacher Education Handbook and the Catalog; ▪Regularly review your degree evaluation and unofficial transcript; ▪Take responsibility for your own decisions.

6. General Education and Graduation Requirements

7. Definition of a Unit ▪A unit is the measurement used to track academic credit at IWU. ▪1 unit = 4 semester hours/6 quarter hours ▪Expectations are that students spend a minimum of 10-12 hours a week (in and out of class) per course unit ▪Majority of classes are 1 unit –Classes with labs are 1.25 units –Some music and theatre classes are.25-.5 units –There are 0 unit classes that are either required for graduation (e.g. PE) or for a specific major/minor ▪Typical course load is 4 units/classes per semester ▪Units required by degree are as follows: –Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science = 32 units –Bachelor of Science in Nursing = 32 units –Bachelor of Fine Arts = 32 units –Bachelor of Music = 35 units –Bachelor of Music Education = 36 units

8. University Graduation Requirements ▪Completion of major requirements ▪Completion of a minor(s) is optional ▪Completion of General Education (Gen Ed) requirements (pp.81-126 in University Catalog) ▪Completion of university graduation requirements (pp.49-51 in University Catalog) ▪Electives to reach minimum number of units/courses for degree ▪2.0/4.0 GPA cumulatively and in the major/minor

9. 2016-2017 University Catalog ▪Important pages to note: ▪University calendar – pp. 2-3 ▪Graduation requirements – pp. 49-51 ▪Grade designations and quality points – pp. 69-70 ▪General education – pp. 81-126 –General Education Table – p. 84 ▪General Education Requirements met through Educational Studies courses and courses in your major: pp. 23-24 of the Teacher Education Handbook ▪How to read a course description

10. General Education Requirements General Education Categories ▪Gateway Colloquium ▪Analysis of Values ▪The Arts (no Creative Writing for elementary ed) ▪Contemporary Social Institutions (met through EDU 225) ▪Cultural and Historical Change ▪Formal Reasoning (met through Math 106 for elementary ed) ▪Intellectual Traditions ▪Second Language (equivalent of proficiency from 3 college semesters) ▪Natural Sciences: Life Science or Physical Science; Lab or Issues General Education Flags ▪Global Diversity ▪U.S. Diversity (met through EDU 257) ▪Writing Intensive (met through Gateway, EDU 255, and EDU 498) ▪Physical Education Fitness LabIssues Physical Science Life Science

11. Second Language Requirement ▪Second language placement exam review ▪Check your schedule.

12. Formal Reasoning Requirement Math 106 or declare Math Minor (Elementary Education Majors)

13. Physical Education Requirement ▪Physical Education courses labeled as “X” meet the entire semester, and Physical Education courses labeled as “Y” meet half of the semester. ▪Depending on your schedule, the timing of when you take these courses is flexible; however, it is recommended to complete them as soon as possible. ▪Physical Education courses are non-credit bearing and are taken in addition to a student’s regular course load. ▪Physical Education requirement can be met in one of the following ways: –Successful completion of 2 PECX courses, one of which is also a PE Fitness Course –Successful completion of 4 PECY courses, one of which is also a PE Fitness Course –Successful completion of 1 PECX course and 2 PECY courses, one of which is also a PE Fitness Course –2 seasons of participation in a varsity sport

14. EDUCATIONAL STUDIES Elementary Education major

15. COURSE PLANNING

16. Educ 225 Educ 255 Math 105 Education and Social Justice (CSI) Child Study and Assessment (WI) (or sophomore year) Mathematical Concepts for Elementary Teachers I (Math 105/106 before the end of sophomore year; Math minors may take Math 176/177 instead) FRESHMAN YEAR

17. Educ 255 Educ 257 Math 106 Child Study and Assessment (WI) (if not already taken) The Exceptional Child (U) (may be taken concurrently with 300 level curriculum courses) Mathematical Concepts for Elementary Teachers II (FR) (Math 105/106 before the end of the sophomore year; Math minors may take Math 176, 177, or 278 instead) SOPHOMORE YEAR

18. Educ 320 Educ 325 Educ 301 Educ 303 Educ 305 Foundations of Literacy: Reading, Writing, and Oral Communication Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Technology in K-8 Mathematics Social Studies Inquiry and Democratic Learning Environments Integrating Fine Arts Across the Curriculum Curriculum and Pedagogy Across the Natural Sciences JUNIOR YEAR

19. Educ 490 Educ 496 Educ 498 Student Teaching Seminar (1 unit) (Fall semester) Student Teaching (3 units) (Fall semester) Educational Inquiry (WI) (Spring semester) SENIOR YEAR

20. If planning to travel abroad, do so prior to the junior year, or during any May Term, and plan enrollment in EDU 225, 255, and 257 accordingly. EDU 257 may be taken concurrently with 300 level courses the junior year. Ninth semester graduates take required 300 level courses and EDU 498 spring semester of the senior year prior to student teaching SCHEDULING NOTES

21. Social Science o American Studies o Anthropology o Economics o Political Science o Psychology o History o International Studies o Sociology Fine Arts o Art, Art History o Music (BA) o Music Theatre o Theatre Arts o Theatre Dance Language Arts / Humanities o English o Hispanic Studies (Spanish) Natural Science o Biology o Chemistry o Environmental Studies o Physics o Earth and Space Science CONTENT AREA EMPHASIS 4 COURSES, AT LEAST ONE UPPER DIVISION COURSE (300/400) Reading EDU 272,320, 322, 323, 497 (and other curriculum courses) Math 106 3 Courses in Analysis, Algebra, Number Theory, Geometry or Probability and Statistics Mathematics Health

22. Social Science Coursework is required in: o History o International Studies o Political Science o Sociology o Anthropology and/or o Economics o Content must address Illinois, the United States, and the World. Pick three to four courses across the social sciences which may also meet General Education requirements in CHC, IT, AV or CSI and U and G. Natural Science Coursework must address three areas of the natural sciences: o Physical Science o Life Science o Earth and Space Science Environmental Studies may meet one of these requirements pending ED Studies faculty approval. Psychology does not meet this requirement. GENERAL EDUCATION IN STATE MANDATED CONTENT AREAS

23. TESTING

24. You do not have to take the TAP if: You scored a 22 or higher on ACT Plus 19 on Writing and Literature prior to September 15, 2015; or You scored a 22 or higher on ACT Plus 16 on Writing and Literature after September 15, 2015; or You have an SAT composite score of 1030 with a Writing score of 450. TAP ( TEST OF ACADEMIC PROFICIENCY ) OR ACT/SAT

25. Elementary Candidates need to obtain disciplinary breadth and depth with respect to the state of Illinois content area requirements in Social Science, English Language Arts, Fine Arts, Natural Science, and Mathematics. The content test in Elementary Education is taken the spring term of junior year; required for student teaching. ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (ISBE) CONTENT AREA REQUIREMENTS

26. Concurrent with Student Teaching and Student Teaching Seminar ED TPA (TEACHER PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT)

27. TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM PHASES AND REQUIREMENT

28. Freshman EDU 225/255 Satisfactory field placements Sophomore EDU 255/257 Application to program (essay, interview, GPA 2.85, satisfactory field placements, successful scores on TAP/ACT/SAT- submitted) Junior 300 level curriculum courses Student Teaching Review Satisfactory field placements GPA 3.0 (cumulative and education) Senior Student Teaching (B or higher) EDU 498 GPA 3.0 (cumulative and education) Freshman Mandated Reporter No grades lower than C Background checks Sophomore TAP/ACT/SAT No grades lower than C Junior Content Exam No grades lower than C Senior edTPA No grades lower than C State and District Requirements Department Requirements

29. I. Indication of intent to pursue licensure II. Enrollment in Professional Education Courses (225/255/257) III. Criminal History Record Information Checks IV. Declaration of Major V. Application and admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) VI. Application to Student Teaching and Upper Level Field Placement VII. Student Teaching (with edTPA) VIII. Recommendation for Teacher Licensure IWU TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM: PHASES AND REQUIREMENTS

30. ED 225: Education and Social Justice ED 255: Child Study and Assessment 2 ED Studies Electives (requires advisor approval) Education 497 (Internship) Education 498 (Educational Inquiry) 4 courses at least one upper division from one of the interdisciplinary concentrations : Child and Family Studies Education and Public Policy Education, Ethnicity, and Social Class Education and International Studies INTERDISCIPLINARY EDUCATIONAL STUDIES MAJOR COURSE PLANNING

31. Summary of Requirements Gen Ed Requirements (9 Gen Ed Categories; 2 Flags)

32. Summary of Requirements Gen Ed Requirements (9 Gen Ed Categories; 2 Flags) University Requirements (32 units)

33. Summary of Requirements Gen Ed Requirements (9 Gen Ed Categories; 2 Flags) University Requirements (32 units) Department Requirements

34. Summary of Requirements Gen Ed Requirements (9 Gen Ed Categories; 2 Flags) University Requirements (32 units) Department Requirements Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Requirements

35. Faculty ▪Professor Robin Leavitt (rleavitt@iwu.ed) 556-3504rleavitt@iwu.ed ▪Professor Pennie Gray (pgray1@iwu.edu) 556-3446pgray1@iwu.edu ▪Professor Maggie Evans (mevans@iwu.edu) 556-3574mevans@iwu.edu ▪Ms. Jen Crider (jcrider@iwu.edu) 556-3924jcrider@iwu.edu ▪Dr. Colleen Herald (cherald@iwu.edu) 556-3926cherald@iwu.edu ▪Professor Irv Epstein (iepstein@iwu.edu) 556-3105iepstein@iwu.edu ▪Ms. Christine Horner (chorner@iwu.edu) 556-3027chorner@iwu.edu ▪Also listed in the Ed Studies Newsletter

36. Academic Resources at IWU ▪Professors ▪Advisors ▪Academic Skills Series ▪Ames Library ▪Departmental Tutoring ▪Language Resource Center (LRC) ▪Writing Center

37. Registration ▪Snapshot Handout pp. 7-8 ▪Video Tutorials on the Registrar's Website ▪Academic Advising and Registration Moodle Course

38. Registration Tools ▪2016-2017 University Catalog ▪Degree Evaluation ▪Schedule of Classes ▪Course Search on MyIWU ▪Course Selection Form ▪Academic Advising Center Website ▪Registrar’s Office Website

39. Important Academic Events at Orientation ▪Second Language Placement Exams – Wednesday, the 24 th from 12:00-2:00pm ▪Summer Reading Program Discussion – Wednesday, the 24 th from 6:15-7:15pm ▪Pre-Professional/Secondary Education Information Sessions OR Advising Preparation Time – Wednesday, the 24 th from 2:15-3pm –Secondary Education – CLA 305 ▪Individualized advising appointment and registration – Thursday, the 25 th ▪Academic Expectations Panel – Thursday, the 25 th from 11am-12pm or 1-2pm

40. We are here to help! ▪Questions or clarifications?