2018-2019 Program Handbook

2018-2019

Program Handbook

Ohio Wesleyan University Teacher Education Unit

Mailing Address: 61 S. Sandusky Street Delaware, Ohio 43015

Phone: 740-368-3557 Fax: 740-368-3553 E-Mail: educ@owu.edu Website: owu.edu.education

Updated 03/27/2019

Teacher Education Department Mission Statement

The mission of the Teacher Education Department at Ohio Wesleyan University is to prepare competent, committed, professional teachers for diverse, democratic societies who know how to create developmentally appropriate programs for all learners in a variety of settings so that these students become self-disciplined, independent, lifelong learners who think critically and creatively. Specifically, the Unit's curriculum is designed to develop teachers who:

are knowledgeable of and enthusiastic about content and how to effectively convey essential concepts and ideas in cognitively engaging ways.

make effective decisions about curriculum, use of technology, and instructional methods, based on solid understanding of human development and content as well as knowledge of research on best practices in the education of all learners.

interact and communicate effectively with all students.

assess and evaluate the growth of all learners using multiple sources of data.

communicate effectively and work cooperatively with all parents, school personnel and community agencies.

believe all students can learn.

affirm their commitment to democratic ideals as the foundation of all teaching and learning.

act professionally and ethically.

manifest commitment to self reflection and life-long professional learning.

Candidates in the program are expected to demonstrate commitment to the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth of all learners as well as their own personal growth as a competent, committed, professional educator; to advocate on behalf of PreK-12 students, families and the education profession; and to articulate the desire to become future educational leaders.

Program Handbook Table of Contents

A Message from the Department Faculty .......................................................................... 1 Opportunities for Education Students ............................................................................... 1

Loan Forgiveness Program for Teachers ......................................................................... 1 Kappa Delta Pi ................................................................................................................. 1 Education Department Student Board ............................................................................. 2

Curriculum Resource Center Information........................................................................ 3 Education Department Contact Information .................................................................... 4

Summary of Conceptual Framework: Teacher Education Department ....................... 5

Ten Learning Outcomes for Teacher Candidates............................................................. 6

Education Department Licensure Programs..................................................................... 7 Early Childhood Licensure Program ............................................................................... 8 Middle Childhood Licensure Program............................................................................. 8 Special Education Licensure Program ............................................................................. 9 Integrated Science Major Licensure Program.................................................................. 10 The Adolescence to Young Adult and Multi-Age Licensure Programs .......................... 10 Progression through the Selected Licensure Program ..................................................... 11 Licensure Program Checklists ......................................................................................... 11

Professional Organizations for Licensure Programs........................................................ 12

Complaint Process ............................................................................................................... 13 Concerns Brought by Student Board ............................................................................... 13

Background Check Information......................................................................................... 14 Background Check Locations .......................................................................................... 15 Biometric Information Management................................................................................ 16

OWU Statement of Technology Integration to Support Student Learning ................... 17 Technology Integration Lesson and Reflection ............................................................... 19 Standards for Minimum Competency .............................................................................. 20

Using Research to Inform Practice ................................................................................... 21 Standards for Minimum Competency .............................................................................. 22

Licensure Information......................................................................................................... 23 edTPA .............................................................................................................................. 23 Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) ......................................................................... 23 Registration Information .................................................................................................. 24

Gateways Gateway I: Admission to Licensure Program ................................................................. 25 Gateway II: End of Methods Courses & Field Experiences: Admission to Student Teaching. 25 Gateway III: End of Student Teaching ........................................................................... 25 Gateway IV: Eligibility for Licensure ............................................................................ 26 i

Admission and Retention Policies/Procedures .................................................................. 26 When should a Student Apply for Admission to the Teacher Education Program?.. 26 Requirements for Admission to the Education Program ........................................... 27 Procedures for Applying to the Teacher Education Program .................................... 27 Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Tests Overview..................................... 28 Praxis Test Fees ......................................................................................................... 29 Application Essays..................................................................................................... 30 Application for Education Program Form ................................................................. 31 Waiver of Access to Letters of Recommendation ..................................................... 32 Application Feedback Report .................................................................................... 33 Appeal Process: Admission/Retention Decisions ..................................................... 34 TK 20 Assessment Technology ................................................................................. 34 Candidate Eligibility for Student Teaching ............................................................... 34

Field Experiences ................................................................................................................. 35 Field Experience Policies................................................................................................. 36 Summary: Expectations for Field Experience ................................................................. 38 ELL Lesson Plan Revision Assignment .......................................................................... 39 Rubric for ELL Lesson Revision Assignment ......................................................... 41 Field Experience: Self-Reflection Paper.......................................................................... 43

Appendix A: EPP Conceptual Framework and Alignment with Standards................. 45 Theme I: Content Knowledge ......................................................................................... 46 Theme II: Teaching and Learning................................................................................... 46 Theme III: Character and Professionalism ..................................................................... 47

Appendix B: Field Experience Evaluation Forms ........................................................... 48 Education 105: Intro to EC Education Evaluation Form: Community Field Experience 49 Education 105: Student Community Service Documentation Form............................... 50 Education 110: Role of the School Evaluation Form: Community Agency Experience. 51 Education 110: Student Community Service Documentation Form................................ 52 Education 251: Psych. Foundations of Educ. Evaluation Form: Tutoring Experience ... 53 Scheduling Form: Field Experience................................................................................. 54 Weekly Record of Field Experience Activities ............................................................... 55 Field Experience Formative Observation Form............................................................... 56

Appendix C: General Forms.............................................................................................. 58 Lesson Plan Template ...................................................................................................... 59 Early Childhood Majors: Application for Student Teaching ........................................... 61 Middle Childhood Majors Application for Student Teaching ......................................... 63 AYA and Multi-Age Application for Student Teaching.................................................. 64 Procedures for Applying to Student Teach Off-Cycle..................................................... 66 Petition to Student Teach Off-Cycle.......................................................................... 67 Off-Campus/Study Abroad Student Teaching Information Sheet ................................... 68 Dispositional Assessment Informational Page................................................................. 70 Dispositional Assessment Form....................................................................................... 71 Standards Addressed by the Dispositional Assessment................................................... 75 Pre-CPAST and CPAST Criteria ..................................................................................... 77

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A Message from the Department Faculty

Ohio Wesleyan University has been preparing teachers for the nation's schools for over one hundred years. Our chapter of the Kappa Delta Pi education honorary was established in 1923, making OWU one of the oldest member universities. In the context of Ohio Wesleyan's liberal arts tradition, the Education Department of today has blended our rich heritage in teacher education with the knowledge and innovations of the present to create a rigorous, practice-oriented program. We believe that teachers are not born, but rather can be developed through a high-quality teacher education program. This Handbook will help you understand the program, its procedures, and its policies. We encourage you to read it carefully.

Opportunities for Education Students

Loan Forgiveness Program for Teachers

The Federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue in the teaching profession. Under this program, if you have federal student loans and you meet certain qualifications, you may be eligible for forgiveness of up to $17,500 on specified loans. For specific information, check out the link below.



Kappa Delta Pi

Kappa Delta Pi is the Education Honorary. The alpha alpha chapter at Ohio Wesleyan was founded in 1923. The mission of the alpha alpha Chapter is to promote scholarship, improvement in teaching, and promote a sense of community in the Education Department. Membership is by invitation. To be considered for membership, a student must meet these criteria:

1. Be enrolled in an institution offering an education degree and have the intent to continue academically and professionally in the field of education.

2. completed at least 30 hours of course work; have at least 12 credit hours in education course work programmed, in progress, or completed;

3. cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater for an undergrad; 3.2 graduate student; 4. demonstrate leadership attributes; 5. receive an invitation to membership from the chapter at the college currently attending.

Invitations for membership are sent to qualifying students during the spring semester. Interested invitees must complete the required paperwork and return it to the department secretary with the initiation fee by the requested date. The Initiation Ceremony takes place during the spring semester.

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