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Welcome to the Teacher Education Program (TED) at Misericordia University

Welcome!. Welcome!. Welcome to the Teacher Education Program (TED) at Misericordia University. TED 100 Education Seminar TED 190 Ed Seminar Field Dr . Steve Broskoske. Outline. Intro. to course and TED Guidebook Clearances TED contact people TED/MU policies Intro. to Ed Sem Field.

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Welcome to the Teacher Education Program (TED) at Misericordia University

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  1. Welcome! Welcome! Welcome to the Teacher Education Program (TED) at Misericordia University TED 100 Education SeminarTED 190 Ed Seminar FieldDr. Steve Broskoske

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

  3. Introductions

  4. Meet the Instructor Dr. Steve BroskoskeAssociate Professor of EducationDirector of Graduate Teacher Ed.Specialty: Educational TechnologyPA Certification: K-12

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

  6. Introduction to Course

  7. Teacher Education Programat Misericordia University • Challenging • Demanding • Innovative • Rewarding • Recognized • Respected

  8. TED: Quality and Experience

  9. TED: Quality and Experience • 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!

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.).

  13. 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.

  14. This course will examine… TED Guidebook UniversityCatalog

  15. This course will prepare you for… InitialReviewProcess(IRP)

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

  17. 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).

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

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

  21. 1: Print materials. 2: Work on them every class. Print Materials from Website • Locate materials on Website and print them out ASAP! • Work on these materials as we proceed through this seminar.

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

  23. Submission of Materials • Submit your materials to Dr. Steve. Drop them off at his office. • 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.

  24. TED GuidebookSECTION I Basic Information

  25. Importance of Publications • TED Guidebook (updated annually) • University Catalog (year you start with) Obtain and keep a copy of these publications. YourContract

  26. Analysis: Mission of the TED • 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.

  27. Mission of the TED • 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.

  28. Mission of the TED • 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.

  29. Mission of the TED • 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.

  30. Mission of the TED • 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.

  31. ACTIVITY Why Do You Want toBe 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.

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

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

  34. 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.

  35. IRP Expectations • Achieved minimum 3.0 GPA. • 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). • Achieved a passing grade in TED 100 Education Seminarand field experience(s). Continued…

  36. IRP Expectations • 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. 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

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

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

  42. How do I apply for clearances? • Federal Criminal History Record (Act 114):http://www.pa.cogentid.com • 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”. • In person: • Take photo ID with you (state-issued driver’s license, US passport, College-issued Student ID). www.pa.cogentid.com

  43. How do I apply for clearances? • 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

  44. 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.

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

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

  47. 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

  48. ACTIVITY 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!

  49. TED Administration TED is the 3rd largest major on campus!

  50. TED Contact People • Dr. Kingsley Banya • Department Chair

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