Arkansas has a reciprocity agreement with all states Constructivism Field experiences in all courses Emphasis on diversity and use of technology 100% placement rate

SECONDARY EDUCATION TEACHING LICENSE (includes major in a subject area) – English, Foreign languages, Life/earth science, Math, Physical/earth science, Social Studies P-8 or Art Phasing out ECE

PRAXIS I –Basic Skills: Reading, Writing, and Math –Dates: See handout (Can be taken throughout the United States)

PRAXIS I –Computer-based ($$??) –Paper Test ($$??) –For reimbursement, MUST SUBMIT COPY OF ADMISSION TICKET TO DR. JENNINGS THE WEEK IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE TEST

PRAXIS I –Must meet Arkansas cutoff scores –Required for admission to our Teacher Education Program –

PRAXIS II –Must meet Arkansas cutoff scores –Required for completion of program PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING AND TEACHING (PLT) SUBJECT AREA ASSESSMENT – –We MUST have both sheets that list your scores – (1) overall PRAXIS II; (2) breakdown of score by subcomponents

OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: –Complete program application –2.50 GPA (in education courses and in major) –Favorable recommendation from major department –Complete all method courses before student teaching –Junior Portfolio –Senior Portfolio

JUNIOR PORTFOLIO: No Rewrite Policy –Pre-deadline –Deadline –Teacher Education Meeting SENIOR PORTFOLIO: No Rewrite Policy –Pre-deadline –Deadline –Teacher Education Meeting

The four “P’s” of Student Teaching: Prompt Prepared Professional (attitude/attire) Priorities (extra-curricular activities/jobs)

Student Teaching Site Selection: Joint selection between Hendrix College and the Cooperating School District Must be within a 50-mile radius of Conway Student teacher candidates should make Education faculty aware of special considerations during the student teaching placement process

Student Teaching Blocks August Observation: 2 nd or 3 rd week of August First three days of school (for public schools) 7:45am – 4:00pm Observe how teachers set up rules and routines Keep a journal of observations

Student Teaching Blocks Intro to Student Teaching (2 week seminar) Four Week Block Journals/lesson plans Eight Week Block Journals/lessons/2 week unit Six Week Blocks Journals/lessons/1 week unit at each site (NOTE: During student teaching, you will follow the spring break schedule of your cooperating school NOT the Hendrix spring break schedule)