2. Welcome to the Teacher Education Program (TED) at Misericordia University TED 100 Education Seminar TED 190 Ed Seminar Field Dr. Steve Broskoske Welcome!

3. Outline Intro. to course and TED Guidebook Clearances TED contact people TED/MU policies Intro. to Ed Sem Field

4. Introductions

5. Meet the Instructor Dr. Steve Broskoske Associate Professor of Education Director of Graduate Teacher Ed. Specialty: Educational Technology PA Certification: K-12

6. Meet the Class First semester TED/MU students? Freshmen? Transfer students? Anyone new to the area? ACTIVITY Let’s all meet someone new.

7. Introduction to Course

8. Teacher Education Program at Misericordia University Challenging Demanding Innovative Rewarding Recognized Respected

9. TED: Quality and Experience

10. TED was the first program on our campus (1920’s). TED recently revised and updated all of its programs to meet with new PDE mandates. PDE is now emphasizing special education: –TED has offered special education for 40+ years. –TED has 2 fully credentialed and experienced special education faculty members. As we revised our programs, we did not have to add special education to our program -- we already had it!

11. TED: Quality and Experience The programs offered by TED have earned "candidate status" awarded by the prestigious National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Our TED was the first program in the state reviewed and accredited under PDE’s 2001 standards, and among the first accredited under its 2010 guidelines.

12. Purpose of this Class Learn how the TED is situated, governed, and staffed. Learn how the curriculum and policies of the TED are required and regulated by PDE. Learn about teacher certification.

13. Purpose of this Class (cont’d) Understand aspects of TED: –Essential Performance Demands (EPDs). –Admission and retention program. –Curriculum and course sequences (including field experiences). –How TED uses course-based modules. –Introduce TED policies (Code of Ethics, Attendance Policy, etc.).

14. Purpose of this Class (cont’d) State requirements of TED students: –State exams Which ones to take, when to take them, how to enroll, how to study. –Clearances What you need, where to get it.

15. This course will examine… University Catalog TED Guidebook

16. This course will prepare you for… Initial Review Process (IRP)

17. In essence, this course will… Help you understand what it takes to successfully graduate from the TED program.

18. Course Expectations Attend all 5 sessions of this seminar. Attend Virtus Training (1 session) –Date and time will be announced soon. Submit materials (after the course ends) by the announced deadline date (listed on course Web page).

19. Virtus Training Virtus: Excellence Builds Trust Training required to enter parochial schools. 1 session – 2 hours. Child abuse awareness training. Why: –Many students will do class experience, field, or student teaching in a parochial school.

20. Course Expectations: What You Will Submit Complete and submit 2 items:  Module of activities.  Statements of Understanding. These documents can be found and downloaded from our course Web page.

21. Course Web Site www.misericordia.edu/academics/education/drsteve Mark down this Web site: Explore Course Web Site

22. Print Materials from Website Locate materials on Website and print them out ASAP! Work on these materials as we proceed through this seminar. 1: Print materials.2: Work on them every class.

23. Place Materials in a Folder TED 100 Education Seminar Semester Your Name Label Clearly Seminar Materials Statements of Understanding Place in Folder

24. Submission of Materials 1.Submit your materials to Dr. Steve. Drop them off at his office. 2.Pick up your materials. –Grade will be enclosed. –If something is not in order and needs to be redone: Follow the instructions enclosed and return the binder to Dr. Steve for grading.

25. TED Guidebook SECTION I Basic Information

26. Importance of Publications TED Guidebook (updated annually) University Catalog (year you start with) Obtain and keep a copy of these publications. Your Contract

27. Analysis: Mission of the TED 1.Misericordia University's Teacher Education Department is committed to preparing excellent teachers. One of the university's first majors, Teacher Education embraces the university mission and continues to reflect the values of our founders: mercy, justice, service and hospitality.

28. Mission of the TED 2.The program seeks to develop effective teachers who are masters of the content they will teach and who teach in pedagogically sound ways that inspire students to learn.

29. Mission of the TED 3.Using educational theory and methods courses with the liberal arts core as a base, the program provides a variety of learning opportunities to facilitate a thorough knowledge of human development and an appreciation of diversity so that, as teachers, graduates will understand, respect, and respond to the unique strengths, needs and desires presented by individual students and their families.

30. Mission of the TED 4.Through coursework and field-based activities that are conducted in collaboration with partnering schools and agencies, teacher candidates study, observe and apply strategies to structure learning experiences and learning environments that are responsive to students' needs.

31. Mission of the TED 5.Through teaching, supervision, and personal example, education faculty establishes the expectation that students will conduct themselves at all times in accordance with the highest standards of ethical practice and professionalism. The faculty strives to develop in our graduates a commitment to on-going personal and professional growth.

32. Why Do You Want to Be a Teacher? John Stuart Mill proposed that teaching is the noblest profession. Physicians can only cure one person at a time, but teachers can instill greatness in many who, themselves, would go on to do good things. ACTIVITY

33. Why Do You Want to Be a Teacher? 1.Hold a brief discussion with others about why you might want to become a teacher. 2.Mark down a word or short phrase that describes your main reason for wanting to become a teacher. 3.Dr. Steve poll the class. It is OK to have the same word/phrase as someone else. ACTIVITY Wordle.net

34. Understanding the IRP (Initial Review Process) and Professional Clearances

35. IRP: Just the Facts WHO: All new students. WHAT: TED faculty evaluate student status. WHEN: At the end of your second semester in TED. The TED Faculty monitor student progress at the end of every 2 semesters.

36. IRP Expectations 1.Achieved minimum 3.0 GPA. 2.Submit a copy of Praxis I (PPST) scores to your advisor. Should have taken all 3 by end of second semester on campus (May for most students). 3.Achieved a passing grade in TED 100 Education Seminar and field experience(s). Continued…

37. IRP Expectations 4.Obtained professional clearances: Act 34 Act 151 Act 114 Act 24 You will be submitting a copy of clearances in order to participate in TED 190 Ed Seminar Field.

38. Apply for Clearances Immediately! If you have not done so yet, apply as soon as possible for the Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114 clearances! –In order to participate in any TED field experiences, you must possess current background checks. –Act 34 and 151background checks are renewed annually, along with Act 24. Failure to have current background checks may delay or discount you from going into a school for field experience.

39. What do the clearances mean? Required for All Fields Act 34 (PA State Police Criminal Record Check). –Verifies you have no criminal background in PA. Act 151 (Child Abuse History Clearance). Verifies you have no child abuse history. Act 114 (Federal Criminal History) Verifies you have no federal criminal background. Act 24 (Arrest/Conviction Report) Verifies you have no arrests or convictions.

40. TED Student Website To learn about the professional clearances, state-required tests, and other information, check out this site often: www.misericordia.edu/academics/education

41. How do I apply for clearances? 1.State Police Background Check (Act 34): http://epatch.state.pa.us Cost: $10 Renewed every year. epatch.state.pa.us Complete online!

42. How do I apply for clearances? 2.Child Abuse clearance (Act 151): http://www.dpw.state.pa.us  DPW key words: “child abuse clearance forms” Cost: $10 Renewed every year. www.dpw.state.pa.us Download form and mail it in.

43. How do I apply for clearances? 3.Federal Criminal History Record (Act 114): http://www.pa.cogentid.com a)In advance: Register prior to going to the fingerprint site (required). Walk-in service is not allowed. Pay $28.75 fee online using credit/debit card. –You can pay in-person by money order or cashier check (no personal checks). Make checks payable to “Cogent Systems”. b)In person: Take photo ID with you (state-issued driver’s license, US passport, College-issued Student ID). www.pa.cogentid.com

44. How do I apply for clearances? 4.Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form (Act 24): Search for “Act 24” on Google. Verifies that you have no arrests or convictions: –Major crimes (homicide, assault, kidnapping). –Sexual crimes (rape, stalking, indecent exposure). –Crimes against children. –Drugs/controlled substance.  Just sign and date, and check the box. PDE Act 24 page

45. Special Notes about Act 114 If you are not a PA resident, you need to obtain Act 114 within this state (even if you already obtained it in another state). Do not go to the PA State Police to be fingerprinted. Your fingerprints must be on file electronically. This clearance is obtained only once during your matriculation at MU.

46. TB Test In addition to the 4 clearances, you also need to get a TB test each year. Required for fieldwork. Keep a copy.

47. Important Note about Clearances Make and keep copies of each clearance. You need to submit copies of these every semester.

48. Help in Applying for Clearances On the TED 100 and TED 190 Web pages, you can download specific, detailed instructions on how to apply for the 4 professional clearances. How to Apply for Professional Clearances

49. Questions About Clearances For which 3 professional clearances do you need to apply? –Act 34 (State Police) –Act 151 (Child Abuse) –Act 114 (Federal background: fingerprinting) –Act 24 (Arrest/Conviction Report) Which clearances are renewed annually? –State Police, Child Abuse, and Arrest Report. When do you need to get these clearances? –Immediately! ACTIVITY

50. TED Administration TED is the 3 rd largest major on campus! Dr. King VP for Academic Affairs Dean of College Dr. Croop College of Profess. Studies and Social Sciences Dr. Banya TED TED Faculty Dr. Pottle College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Serino Biology Biology Faculty Dr. Saladino Chemistry Faculty Dr. Touhey Math Faculty Dr. Wright Citizenship History Faculty Dr. Steinberger English English Faculty

51. TED Contact People Dr. Kingsley Banya –Department Chair

52. TED Contact People Dr. Susan Tomascik –Coordinator of Transfer Students

53. TED Contact People Mrs. Michelle Brague –Coordinator of Field Experiences –Coordinator of Student Teaching

54. TED Contact People Mrs. Rose Hometchko –TED Faculty Secretary –Phone: 674-6270

55. Who You Gonna Call? Questions about field placements? Obtain forms, schedules, or other info.? Cannot get in touch with your advisor? If you are a transfer student, who do you call with questions? If you are a transfer student, who do you call if you are unsure of which program applies to you? ACTIVITY

56. Introduction to TED Courses Modules, Grading, and Attendance Policies

57. TED Student Web Site Check this page often! This page is the information source for TED students. www.misericordia.edu/academics/education

58. Delivery System How is instruction delivered? TED courses can consist of the following: –Modules. Learning activity packages, usually 1 per each objective. –Quizzes/tests. –Course projects/activities Paper, PowerPoint, poster, presentation. –Final exam.

59. Delivery System What Is a Module? Paper-based series of activities. –Questions to be answered. –Items to look up/research. –Activities/projects. May reflect learning outside of class as well as material discussed in class. Forms the notebook for the course. Submit to instructor to be graded. Quizzes and tests are usually based on modules. TED 101 Module 1

60. Assessment and Grading Course Grading Modules (40%). Course project(s) (10%). Final cumulative examination of course objectives (could be up to 50%). Most every course includes these 3 elements, although their grade value may be different in each course. Individual faculty will explain their policies.

61. Assessment and Grading Course Grading Wow! That’s a lot!

62. Assessment and Grading Courses TED courses are based on 2 items: 1.The realities of high stakes assessment. 2.The mastery learning paradigm.

63. Assessment and Grading High Stakes Assessment Emphasis on final exams is based on “high stakes assessment.” FACT: MU students have to pass state tests to be a teacher. –Students must maintain an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 (required by PDE). FACT: Public school funding is based on students passing state tests.

64. Assessment and Grading Mastery Learning All students need to demonstrate mastery of all objectives, and not simply pass courses. Would you like to visit a dentist who graduated in the lower half of his/her class?

65. Assessment and Grading Mastery Learning Students must obtain a minimum final grade of a C+ in TED courses. –C or lower, you must repeat the course. –Only applies to TED courses, not core. Second Chance: Some TED professors will allow you to “recycle” or redo assignments to increase your mastery of the objectives.

66. Assessment and Grading Mastery Learning Mastery or better:  A95+  A-92-94  B+89-91  B85-88  B-82-84  C+80-81 Non-mastery:  C75-79  C-72-74  D67-71  F0-66 TED courses of C or less must be repeated.

67. Attendance Policy Class Attendance In our TED courses, we have a very simple attendance policy – we expect students to be present and prepared for each and every class. “Cuts” are not allowed. Some instructors will deduct points for cuts.

68. Attendance Policy Policies for In-Service Teachers  What do teachers do if they are sick? Phone in and call off. Deliver lesson plans and materials. Note: Even for valid reasons, there is a limit to how many days teachers may miss. If they miss too many days, they can be suspended; in some cases, even dismissed.

69. Attendance Policy TED Attendance Procedures 1.Before missing class, inform Rose Hometchko (674-6270) of the date and reason for the absence. 2.Inform instructor(s) of upcoming absence. May leave a voice mail message. 3.If an instructor requires, present a brief note stating that you missed a class and why.

70. Mrs. Rose Hometchko Phone: 674-6270

71. TED 190 Ed Seminar Field

72. 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).

73. Field Assignment For Next Week… A.Apply for Clearances 1.Collect the 4 professional clearances to copy and submit. 2.Apply for clearances (if you do not already have them). B.Choose School Placements 1.Select one (or two schools) where you can complete the 10-hour field experience.

74. Helpful University-wide Policies Adding/Dropping/Withdrawing Cancellation of Classes Alert-MU

75. Adding/Dropping/Withdrawing Add a course: –Until Monday after the 1 st week of classes. Drop a course: –Until end of 4 th week of classes. Withdraw from a course: –5 th through 8 th week of classes. Receive a “W.” –Not officially withdrawn: receive an “F.”

76. MU-Alert 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 MU-Alert emergency notification system on e-MU.

77. Cancellation of Classes On e-MU, check university-wide and individual faculty cancellations (due to illness or weather).

78. Future Classes Week 2: Understanding State Testing and the IRP. Week 3: Program Retention, Advising, Fields Week 4: TED Curriculum Week 5: Ed Seminar Field Projects Extra session: Virtus Training (date to be arranged)