Welcome to the Teacher Education Program (TED) at Misericordia
University TED 100 Education Seminar TED 190 Ed Seminar Field Dr.
Steve Broskoske Welcome!
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Outline Intro. to course and TED Guidebook Clearances TED
contact people TED/MU policies Intro. to Ed Sem Field
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Introductions
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Meet the Instructor Dr. Steve Broskoske Associate Professor of
Education Director of Graduate Teacher Ed. Specialty: Educational
Technology PA Certification: K-12
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Meet the Class First semester TED/MU students? Freshmen?
Transfer students? Anyone new to the area? ACTIVITY Lets all meet
someone new.
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Introduction to Course
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Teacher Education Program at Misericordia University
Challenging Demanding Innovative Rewarding Recognized
Respected
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TED: Quality and Experience
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TED was the first program on our campus (1920s). 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!
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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
PDEs 2001 standards, and among the first accredited under its 2010
guidelines.
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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.
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Purpose of this Class (contd) 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.).
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Purpose of this Class (contd) 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.
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This course will examine University Catalog TED Guidebook
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This course will prepare you for Initial Review Process
(IRP)
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In essence, this course will Help you understand what it takes
to successfully graduate from the TED program.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Course Web Site
www.misericordia.edu/academics/education/drsteve Mark down this Web
site: Explore Course Web Site
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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.
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Place Materials in a Folder TED 100 Education Seminar Semester
Your Name Label Clearly Seminar Materials Statements of
Understanding Place in Folder
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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.
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TED Guidebook SECTION I Basic Information
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Importance of Publications TED Guidebook (updated annually)
University Catalog (year you start with) Obtain and keep a copy of
these publications. Your Contract
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Understanding the IRP (Initial Review Process) and Professional
Clearances
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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!
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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.
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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 drivers license, US passport,
College-issued Student ID). www.pa.cogentid.com
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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
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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.
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TB Test In addition to the 4 clearances, you also need to get a
TB test each year. Required for fieldwork. Keep a copy.
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Important Note about Clearances Make and keep copies of each
clearance. You need to submit copies of these every semester.
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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
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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
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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
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TED Contact People Dr. Kingsley Banya Department Chair
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TED Contact People Dr. Susan Tomascik Coordinator of Transfer
Students
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TED Contact People Mrs. Michelle Brague Coordinator of Field
Experiences Coordinator of Student Teaching
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TED Contact People Mrs. Rose Hometchko TED Faculty Secretary
Phone: 674-6270
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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
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Introduction to TED Courses Modules, Grading, and Attendance
Policies
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TED Student Web Site Check this page often! This page is the
information source for TED students.
www.misericordia.edu/academics/education
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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.
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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
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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.
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Assessment and Grading Course Grading Wow! Thats a lot!
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Assessment and Grading Courses TED courses are based on 2
items: 1.The realities of high stakes assessment. 2.The mastery
learning paradigm.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mrs. Rose Hometchko Phone: 674-6270
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TED 190 Ed Seminar Field
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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).
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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.
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Helpful University-wide Policies Adding/Dropping/Withdrawing
Cancellation of Classes Alert-MU
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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.
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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.
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Cancellation of Classes On e-MU, check university-wide and
individual faculty cancellations (due to illness or weather).
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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)