Session 3: Program Retention & Faculty

TED 100 Education SeminarTED 190 Ed Seminar Field

Dr. Steve Broskoske

Outline• Transfer Students• TED Retention• Certification Exams by

Major• Advising and Faculty• MU Education Club

TED 190Ed 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 ofField 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 GuidebookSECTION 3

Transfer Students

Types of Students in TED

• Traditional students.– Come from HS directly to college. Are

18-19 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 GuidebookSECTION 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 ExamsIRP (Initial Review Process)

Sophomore ReviewFormal Program Admission

Junior Review

Student TeachingPraxis II/PECT Exams

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Freshman YearInitial 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 ExamsIRP (Initial Review Process)

Sophomore ReviewFormal Program Admission

Junior Review

Student TeachingPraxis II/PECT Exams

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Sophomore YearTED 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 YearCommon Reasons for

Not Being Admitted to the TED

1. GPA too low.

2. Did not pass all 3 PAPA tests.

Steps in TED

PAPA ExamsIRP (Initial Review Process)

Sophomore ReviewFormal Program Admission

Junior Review

Student Teaching Praxis II/PECT Exams

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Junior YearJunior 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 ExamsIRP (Initial Review Process)

Sophomore ReviewFormal Program Admission

Junior Review

Student TeachingPraxis II/PECT Exams

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Senior YearSenior Year Activities

• Take appropriate PECT and/or Praxis II exams.

• Complete student teaching.

Senior YearCertification Exams

• Select certification exams based on your major:– Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Dual Major– Middle Level Education– Secondary Education

www.pa.nesinc.com

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 Education1. PAPA: Reading, Writing, Mathematics

2. 5152: 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 Education1. 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 toredo the clearance OR payadditional fees to get anotherscore report.

Steps in TED

PAPA ExamsIRP (Initial Review Process)

Sophomore ReviewFormal Program Admission

Junior Review

Student TeachingPraxis 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 GuidebookSECTIONS 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 friendon campus!

Where Can YouLocate Your Advisor?

• All TED faculty offices are located on the 2nd 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 YourAdvising Appointment

Tentative schedule for next semester. Completed Field Application Form (if

applicable). Three (3) copies of clearances:

o Act 34, 151, 114, and 24 Clearances (State Police, Child Abuse, FBI, Arrest/Conviction).

o Negative 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 youif 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 AwarenessFreshman FieldSecondary Education

Courses

Mrs. Michelle Brague

• Coordinator of Fields

• Coordinator of Student Teaching

• Teaches:Math MethodsSenior Seminar

Dr. Steve Broskoske

• Teaches:Educational TechnologyEducation SeminarEd. Seminar FieldMusic MethodsSecondary Education

courses• Director of Graduate Teacher

Education

Dr. Jodi Loughlin

• Teaches:Reading MethodsChildren’s LiteratureGraduate courses

Dr. Pat McCann, RSM

• Teaches:Early Childhood

courses.CurriculumTeaching

Dr. Joe Rogan

• Teaches:Methods in

Learning SupportClassroom

ManagementSpecial Ed. courses

Dr. Susan Tomascik

• Transfer coordinator.• Teaches:

LearningChildrens’ LiteratureParent conferencingGraduate 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 e-mail.– Not required to maintain office hours.

TED GuidebookSECTION 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 OrganizationsRecommended

• 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 (e-mail 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 GuidebookSECTION 10

Insurance

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 GuidebookSECTION 11

Professionalism

PDE View on Professionalism

Pennsylvania Codeof

Professional Practice and Conductfor Educators

www.pde.state.pa.us

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 andFair 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 TechnologyEmergency 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 GuidebookSECTION 13

Certification

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.