1. Teacher Education Program
Orientation

2. What will we accomplish today?
Objective: You will be able to explain basic program requirements and identify sources of information.
Rationale: We want you to know what to expect and where to find information.
Assessment: Answer the questions on your exit ticket.
Jessica
Morgridge College of Education
morgridge.du.edu

3. TEP Mission & Vision
Our mission is to provide an intensive, integrated, and transformational experience that supports the development of dispositions, knowledge, and skills for equitable and effective teaching.
Our vision is that equitable and effective teachers engage, plan, teach, and lead to promote the growth and development of all learners.
Jessica
Morgridge College of Education
morgridge.du.edu

4. TEP Faculty and Staff Faculty:
Jessica Lerner: Program Director, Assistant Professor of Practice
Kim Schmidt: Assistant Clinical Professor
Paul Michalec: Clinical Professor; Field Supervisor
Maria Salazar: Associate Professor; Field Supervisor
Betsy Leonard: Field Coordinator, Field Supervisor
Michelle Shedro: Field Supervisor
Jodie Wilson: Field Supervisor; Adjunct Professor
Jessica
Morgridge College of Education
morgridge.du.edu

5. TEP Faculty and Staff Staff: Academic Services Associate: TBD
Mayumi Beckelheimer: interim
Financial Aid: James Banman
Jessica
Morgridge College of Education
morgridge.du.edu

6. Program Overview Coursework Fieldwork Jessica
Morgridge College of Education
morgridge.du.edu

7. Program Overview Licensure Master’s Cognate Fieldwork Summer 2017
*July 10
Fall 2017
Winter 2018
Spring 2018
Summer 2018
Licensure
5 classes
4 classes
3 classes
Master’s
Cognate
1 course
(3 aesthetics courses)
Fieldwork
Begin Fieldwork
Fieldwork:
3 days per week
4-5 days per week
Jessica
Morgridge College of Education
morgridge.du.edu

8. cognates 3 courses (9 credits) of specialization area
Dual degree students: already completed
Fall/winter/spring:
Gifted and talented (GT)
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD)
Math education
Special education (SPED)
Summer:
Aesthetics

9. cognates
Information about each cognate posted on student resource site
The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) offers endorsements “on top of” an existing teaching license. It is an additional credential.
A cognate is not a CDE endorsement. Endorsements typically require 24 credit hours in that specialization area. However, CLD, SpEd, and GT cognate courses can be applied toward an endorsement if you choose to pursue one.

10. Quiz your neighbor Which classes will you take in the fall?
How many days will you be in your field placement in spring?
Which cognate will you/did you take?

11. Student Evaluation COURSEWORK FIELDWORK Grades
Framework for Effective and Equitable Teaching (FEET)
C or higher
Maintain 3.0 GPA
Competency-based assessment
“Unsatisfactory” ratings lead to probation
Professionalism in the program
Professionalism in the field
* The TEP Handbook details the specific policies related to probation and dismissal.
Jessica
Morgridge College of Education
morgridge.du.edu

12. Handbook Attendance policy Probation and Dismissal
Handbook is posted on the student resource site:
Attendance policy
Probation and Dismissal

13. Red Flags: Lack of Communication Unprofessional Tone
Respond to s within 48 hours
Unprofessional Tone
Err on the side of formality
Mr/Ms/Mrs/Dr for Mentors;
Dr or Professor for faculty
Struggling in Coursework
Get help early

14. Staying on track… Important Program Information: Handbook
Student Bulletin sent through listserv
Student resource site
Upload paperwork and verification:
Canvas advising site
Note: all important program information will be sent to your du.edu address. Ensure your preferences are up to date in PioneerWeb.
Jessica
Morgridge College of Education
morgridge.du.edu

15. Summer Advising & Canvas Site The purpose of the Canvas site is to help you stay on track to graduate. The Canvas site will collect & store all non-course-related documents needed.

16. Fieldwork Overview What is an Apprentice Teacher?
What is the difference between an Apprentice Teacher and a student teacher?
When should I begin fieldwork?
What should I do when I am in my school site?
Betsy
Morgridge College of Education
morgridge.du.edu

17. Professionalism in Fieldwork
Fieldwork is a year-long job interview.
Betsy
Morgridge College of Education
morgridge.du.edu

18. Fieldwork Do’s and Don’ts
Do set up a regular meeting time with your Mentor.
Do offer to help with any and everything.
Do arrange to observe other teachers.
Do introduce yourself to the principal.
Do go to trainings, meetings, professional development, etc.
Betsy
Morgridge College of Education
morgridge.du.edu

19. Fieldwork Do’s and Don’ts
Don’t engage in gossip (teachers, students, parents)
Don’t post pictures of students anywhere
Don’t become “friends” with your students.
Betsy
Morgridge College of Education
morgridge.du.edu

20. General Questions

21. break

22. Logistics

23. Important contacts Advising: Jessica Lerner
Field Placements: Betsy Leonard
Registration Questions: ASA
Financial Aid: James Banman

24. Where can you find program information?
advising
The first rule of advising: please read the information provided to you.
Where can you find program information?

25. Student resource site

26. Registration Information posted on student resource site.
Caution! There are courses in other programs with the same name!
Register through PioneerWeb
If you get stuck, who should you contact?

27. Canvas
Online course platform

28. University library

29. Apa style for all papers
Resource: OWL at Purdue

30. apa
Pay attention to:
In-text citations
Headers
Reference page

31. Why are you here?

32. Developing your initial teaching philosophy
Why are you here?
Who has inspired you?
What will you accomplish?
Why does it matter?

33. Tell your story Jessica’s story Partner-share (3 minutes each)
Switch 2 times
Share out to the whole group:
What did you hear that surprised/ impressed/ motivated you?

34. Who has inspired you?
Think about the most important teachers in your life. What was it about them that made an impression on you?

35. Memorable teachers are…
Flexible
Present
Passionate
Challenging / high expectations
Fair but hard
Mentor
Relatable
Honest – clear
Dedicated
Patient
Advocates
Inquisitive / active engagement

36. What will you accomplish this year?
Partner Discussion:
What are your hopes and fears about embarking on this journey?

37. Hopes and fears
I hope…
I worry that…

38. Your educational philosophy
What is great teaching and why does it matter?

39. Write a letter to your future self
TEP is only 10 months long. It goes by very quickly, but you will experience an amazing amount of growth and transformation.
What do you hope to accomplish?
Who do you hope to be when this is over?