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Building a Student Chapter of CEC
Brian Kajiyama Jason Siegel
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa2013 CEC Convention & Expo
April 6, 2013
AgendaHistory
Rationale for a Student chapter
Challenges
Service projects/opportunities
Strengths
Weaknesses
Building or strengthening your student chapter
Why this matters
History of HI-SCECStarted off with solid student-based membership
Part of Teacher Training program (B.Ed. and M.Ed.)
Moving away from “requirement”SCEC became stagnant and faded away
New faculty advisor in 2001Breathes new life into student chapterActively recruited officersOfficers planned events, meetings, socials, etc.
Constant development
Rationale of SCECTeacher candidates need exposure to the
community
Getting students out of “ivory tower”
Fostering “community” within the College of Education
Introducing teacher candidates to great resources
Providing leadership opportunities
ChallengesStudent interest plateau
“New” generation of students Juggling many roles
The reality of being a student hits
Different priorities
Challenge in developing highly motivated student leaders
Lack of full faculty “buy in”
Service Projects/Opportunities
StrengthsParticipating in service opportunities in the
community
Networking with fellow peers
Developing leadership skills
Fostering greater relationships between teacher candidates and university faculty
Giving back just feels right
WeaknessesInitial enthusiasm fades
Lack of continuity
Convincing teacher candidates and other students that providing service to their communities is great
Same core students helpComplacency, tiredness, feeling “alone”
Discussion On Strengthening or Building
Your SCECGroup discussion
How can we strengthen you current student chapter?
How can we support you in building a student chapter?
Why the SCEC MattersNetworking
Gaining valuable resources
Taking evidence-based practices into the classroom
EmploymentLooking for well-rounded teacher candidates
Children with exceptionalities deserve the best teachers possible!SCEC helps develop teacher candidates further
Thank You!
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