Dr. Mary Ariail Georgia State University Teacher Education in the United States Mary Ariail, Ph.D. Department of Middle and Secondary Education College of Education Georgia State University Atlanta, GA

Dr. Mary Ariail Georgia State University

Dr. Mary Ariail Georgia State University THE UNITED STATES GEORGIA GSU Atlanta

Dr. Mary Ariail Georgia State University Teacher Preparation in the United States 1.The future of teacher preparation in the United States; the Obama plan for education 2.Teacher preparation in Georgia – ITP (Initial Teacher Preparation) programs in Department of Middle and Secondary Education at Georgia State University – Overview of one 4-year program (BSE MLE) 3.Implications for teacher education

Dr. Mary Ariail Georgia State University Teacher Education in the United States Current status and future trends Historically, decisions about education have been left to the 50 states. President George W. Bush – 2001: No Child Left Behind (NCLB); tied federal funding to state compliance with standard-setting and measurable goals 2008: Obama administration inherited legacy of NCLB Both administrations support increased national standardization (e.g., common core standards, edTPA) Compliance from states is now driven by Race To The Top R2T funding ($4.35 billion)

Dr. Mary Ariail Georgia State University Georgia is a Race to the Top State Received $4,000,000 in federal funding to improve teacher education

Dr. Mary Ariail Georgia State University Initial Teacher Preparation Programs (ITP) Middle and Secondary Education Georgia State University Programs – 1 Undergraduate (BSE) in Middle Level Education – 1 Undergraduate program for Physics majors in College of Arts & Sciences (BS Physics) – 7 graduate programs on campus (MAT) – 1 graduate program online (MAT) Total of 10 programs and approximately 180 ITP students in this department; 800 across the College of Education

Dr. Mary Ariail Georgia State University Middle and Secondary Education UNDERGRADUATE BSE (4-8) Concentrations (2) – Reading – Language Arts – Mathematics – Science – Social Studies BS Physics (6-12) GRADUATE MAT English (6-12) Mathematics (6-12) Science (6-12) Social Studies (6-12) Middle LA/SS (4-8) Middle MA/SC (4-8) ESOL (PK-12) ESOL (PK-12) online

Dr. Mary Ariail Georgia State University Initial Teacher Preparation (ITP) Programs Undergraduate Programs Undergraduate - Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) – Certification to teach grades 4-8 – Students select 2 concentrations: Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Undergraduate – Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physics – Certification to teach grades 6-12 – Degree is held in the College of Arts & Sciences – Concentration in Education

Dr. Mary Ariail Georgia State University Initial Teacher Preparation (ITP) Programs Graduate Programs Graduate – Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) – Secondary Certification to teach grades 6-12 English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies – Middle Level Certification to teach grades 4-8 Concentrations in Lang.Arts/Soc Studies or Math/Science – ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certification to teach grades PK-12 Parallel online program (separate but equal)

Dr. Mary Ariail Georgia State University Overview of BSE 4-year Undergraduate Program Areas A-E: Undergraduate core (years 1 &2) Area F: Preteaching (year 2: 2 nd semester) Area G.1: Content concentrations (year 3: 1 st semester) Admission to Teacher Education Area G.2: Core Knowledge for Middle Childhood Education (year 3, 2 nd semester) Area G.3: Pedagogical Knowledge (year 4: 1 st semester) Area H: Student Teaching (year 4: 2 nd semester)

Dr. Mary Ariail Georgia State University Undergraduate Requirements for Admission to Teacher Education GPA (grade point average) Passing scores on the GACE Program Admission Test (may be exempted with high SAT scores) Completion of an online criminal background check Completion of liability insurance form Successful interview with program faculty

Dr. Mary Ariail Georgia State University Program Coursework Semester 1 after Admission to Teacher Education Area G.2: Core Knowledge for Middle Childhood Education (12 hours) (year 3, 2 nd semester) -EDCI 3200: Organization and Instruction of the Middle Grades Curriculum (3) -EDCI 3220: Understanding and Supporting Middle School Learners (3) -IT 3210: Teaching, Learning & Technology Integration (3) -EXC 4020: Characteristics and Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities (3)

Dr. Mary Ariail Georgia State University Undergraduate Coursework Semester 2 after Admission to Teacher Education Area G.3: Core Knowledge for Middle Childhood Education (12 hours) (year 4, 1 st semester) -EDCI 4600: Practicum I (16 hours/week in schools) -EDRD 4600: Reading and Writing in the Content Areas (3) -Two “Concepts and Methods” courses in two selected concentration areas (6): -EDLA 4400: Language Arts (3) -EDMT 4460: Mathematics (3) -EDRD 4450: Reading (3) -EDSC 4470: Science (3) -EDSS 4480: Social Studies (3)

Dr. Mary Ariail Georgia State University Typical Schedule for Practicum Semester (G.3) Equivalent of 2 full days per week (16 hours/week) – 4 th or 5 th grade classroom: 4 weeks, beginning in August – 6-8 th grade classroom: 10 weeks, September-December Afternoon and evening coursework (Monday- Thursday): – Reading/Writing Across the Curriculum – 2 methods courses – 1 additional content course

Dr. Mary Ariail Georgia State University Undergraduate Coursework Semester 3 after Admission to Teacher Education Area H: Student Teaching (12 hr) (year 4, 2 nd semester) -EDCI 4700: Student Teaching (40 hr/week in schools plus (1) written assignments, (2) successful observations and (3) evaluations of professional behavior and dispositions) (9) -EDCI 4640: Critical Issues in Middle Grades Education (3) -May take one additional course, if needed

Dr. Mary Ariail Georgia State University Typical Schedule for Student Teaching Semester Full-time placement in one classroom: Monday- Friday, 40 hours per week, approximately 15 weeks Evening coursework: – Critical issues in Middle Grades Education – 1 additional content course, if needed Note: Including observation hours in pre-teaching courses, teacher candidates spend more than than 800 contact hours in school settings by the end of program.

Dr. Mary Ariail Georgia State University Observations of numerous classrooms Detailed lesson plans Gradual increase in teaching responsibilities (individual, small group, whole class) edTPA: planning, instruction, assessment, videos of teaching Reflections on learning Major Assignments for Practicum and Student Teaching

Dr. Mary Ariail Georgia State University Additional Program Requirements Successful completion of all coursework with a B (84) or higher in all courses in Areas G.2, G.3, and H Passing score on program portfolio Additional Certification Requirements Passing score on GACE Content Exam Passing score on edTPA (beginning fall 2015)

Dr. Mary Ariail Georgia State University Key Components of the edTPA A nationally available performance assessment of readiness to teach Three major components: Planning, Instruction, Assessment Teacher candidates prepare, teach, and analyze 3-5 consecutive lessons. Artifacts, including videos of teaching are submitted online to external reviewers. Passing score required for students to receive induction certificate for teaching

Dr. Mary Ariail Georgia State University Graduate Program (MAT Degree) Admission Requirements Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in content area 2.5 GPA Passing score or exemption on GACE Program Admission Assessment Official score on GRE 2 letters of recommendation Goal statement/writing sample

Dr. Mary Ariail Georgia State University Major Implications for Teacher Preparation Programs More government control over program requirements – Must teach common core standards – New certification requirements – edTPA performance assessment More accountability for student achievement at all levels (including higher education) Increased linking of student achievement to teaching effectiveness of program graduates Use of federal funding to leverage compliance at state level; more government intervention and less state autonomy

Dr. Mary Ariail Georgia State University Contact Information Dr. Mary Ariail Associate Chair, Department of Middle and Secondary Education Georgia State University (404)