EDUCATIONAssociate Professors Murrill, Reynolds; Assistant Professors Earp, Whitt; Teaching Associate Elmore; Visiting Instructor of Education Updike Roanoke College’s Education Program is approved by the Department of Education for the Commonwealth of Virginia. The program offers teacher licensure with endorsements in the following areas:
Course Requirements for Specific Teacher Licensure Programs EDUCATION-RELATED COURSE REQUIREMENTS ARE: Elementary Education (PK-6)
Two units from the following: ART 111, 121, 131, 151 One unit from the following: ART 171, 181 Two units from the following: ART 211, 221, 231, 241, 261, 271, or 281 Two units from the following: ART 311, 321, 331, 341, 361, 371, or 381 NOTE: Two media must be completed through the advanced (300) level. Medias are painting, ceramics, photography, drawing, printmaking, graphic art, and sculpture. NOTE: ART 151 is the entry class for ART 241 and ART 261. English as a Second Language (PK-12)
EDUC 210 Principles of Education In addition, students must complete 2 units of modern foreign language study in the same language. (Competency will be accepted based on College “Competency Standards”). Music Education (Vocal/Choral PreK-12)
EDUC 210 Principles of Education
Private applied music (5 sem. @ 1 /4 unit each = 1.25 units) Theatre Arts (PreK-12)
EDUC 210 Principles of Education Three other Theatre Arts courses (three units) French (PreK-12)
EDUC 210 Principles of Education
One language course from the following: FREN 300, 301 or 303 One course from four of any of the five periods of literature listed below: Middle Ages
FREN 421 The Medieval World Renaissance 17th and 18th Centuries
FREN 441 Political and Civil Order in 17th and 19th Century
FREN 420 The French Poetic Tradition
Century Drama NOTE: FREN 420 may be counted for only one period of Literature. Majors must take one unit in civilization and culture from:
FREN 311 Building a Nation: French Civilization and Culture I German (PreK-12)
EDUC 210 Principles of Education Spanish (PreK-12)
EDUC 210 Principles of Education
Two 400-level Spanish courses Health and Human Performance (PreK-12)
EDUC 210 Principles of Education Two Physical Education activities from catalog listings, one of which must be HHP 160, are required. Computer Science (6-12)
EDUC 210 Principles of Education English (6-12)
EDUC 210 Principles of Education Two additional one-unit upper level courses at the 300-400 levels. Add-ons to English License (6-12): Speech
COMM 101 Introduction to Communications Studies Journalism
COMM 202 Mass Communication History and Social Science (6-12)
EDUC 210 Principles of Education Two units from the American History course groups (200, 300, 400 levels) in history major. One other one-unit history course from departmental offerings. A non-western unit is strongly recommended to fulfill the additional course required. GEOG 110 World Geography and One other one-unit geography course from departmental offerings; Geography 101 is strongly recommended. two one-unit economics courses from Business/Economics department offerings POLI 101 American National Government and Two other one-unit political science courses from departmental offerings Mathematics (6-12)
EDUC 210 Principles of Education Three other one-unit 200-level courses from department offerings (other upper-level courses may be substituted for Math 101) Also:
STAT 101 Introductory Statistics OR
One, one-unit computer science course. Biology (6-12)
EDUC 210 Principles of Education One unit from Molecular Biology & Genetics: BIOL 215, 345, 365, 380, 390, 400; One unit from Cell Biology & Microbiology: BIOL 235, 290, 345, 375, 390, 420, 430; One unit from Integrative Biology: BIOL 235, 240, 265, 270, 275, 345, 365, 375; One unit from Ecology & Evolution: BIOL 200, 300, 345, 360; Two additional units from any of the four Biology core courses. Also:
CHEM 111 General Chemistry I It is recommended that students seeking this endorsement substitute MATH 121 (Calculus I) for one of the math requirements and Physics 201-202 (General I-II, which are calculus-based) for Physics 103-104. Chemistry (6-12)
EDUC 210 Principles of Education Physics (6-12)
EDUC 210 Principles of Education Guidance in the selection of both General Education and elective courses is strongly advised. A second advisor from the Education faculty is required for all students seeking teacher licensure. Consultation with education faculty and a major advisor is necessary since requirements for licensure often differ from major requirements. Many secondary subject areas require courses other than major courses for teacher licensure. For teacher licensure, Honors courses will count in the same manner for General Education courses or major courses as in the Honors program. For specific information, consult with a major advisor. PSYC 210 and PSYC 211 covers the licensure requirements previously attained through PSYC 215, a course no longer offered at Roanoke College. If a student has earned a child and adolescent psychology course credit at another institution that is equivalent to the requirements of Roanoke College’s former PSYC 215, this credit will substitute for the requirements of PSYC 210 and 211. Education 210 is a prerequisite for all education courses in the department. Minor in Elementary Education PK-6 A minor in elementary education PreK-6 requires seven units, including Education 210, 221, 333, 334 335, 336, 338 and 342. NOTE: Completion of a minor in Elementary Education does not meet all requirements for elementary teacher licensure. A 2.5 GPA, successful Virginia Communications and Literacy Assessment test scores, and successful Praxis I test scores, or the SAT/ACT required pass rate scores, as outlined below, are required for granting the minor. Minor in Secondary Education A minor in secondary education requires six units, including Education 210, 221, 324, 338, 341, 342; and Psychology 210 and 211. NOTE: Completion of a minor in Secondary Education does not meet all requirements for secondary teacher licensure. A 2.5 GPA, successful Virginia Communications and Literacy Assessment test scores, and successful Praxis I test scores, or the SAT/ACT required pass rate scores, as outlined below, are required for granting the minor. Teacher Licensure Program The College has selective admission policies and practices for the Teacher Education Program, including the minors in education.Prior to formal admission to the program, the student must successfully complete Praxis I of the National Teacher Examination (NTE) or the SAT/ACT required pass rate scores and the Virginia Communications and Literacy Assessment (VCLA). The student must meet minimum passing scores on these tests as set by the Virginia Board of Education. Admission into the education licensure program is defined as a student’s initial entry into one of three field-based course experiences (EDUC 338, EDUC 340, EDUC 402/404). Students seeking teacher licensure may not enroll in EDUC 338, EDUC 340 or EDUC 402/404 until Praxis I and the VCLA cut scores are successfully achieved, required grade point average(s) achieved, and background screening completed and approved. Admission to the internship (EDUC 338) and Diagnostic Reading (EDUC340) requires a 2.5 overall grade point average. Required at the time of application for student teaching is a 2.5 overall grade point average, a 2.5 average in the student’s major and/or teaching endorsement area, and a 2.5 overall average in education and psychology courses applicable to licensure. GPA requirements of 2.5 for the EDUC 338 (Internship), EDUC 340 (Diagnostic Reading) and EDUC 402-404 (Student Teaching) refer to the grade point average earned at Roanoke College. ONLY the 2.5 overall minimum GPA earned at Roanoke College will be considered for EDUC 338 or EDUC 340. In exceptional circumstances, the minimum 2.5 GPA requirement for student teaching (overall, major, and Education/psychology licensure courses) may include consideration of course credit earned at all other colleges/universities if it in no way compromises the intent of the minimum standard. Students seeking to use course credit earned at other colleges/universities to achieve a 2.5 GPA must submit a formal written appeal, with justification, to the Chair of the Education program. Admission to student teaching requires two recommendations from full-time faculty members (one must be from the student’s major department) and possession of a grade point average of 2.5 overall as well as in the major and/or teaching endorsement area and in all education and psychology courses applicable to licensure. All non-degree seeking students must meet the same standards. All non-degree seeking students must have earned a minimum of four units of credit approved by the Education department at Roanoke College prior to placement in student teaching. Standards for admission to the Teacher Education Program must be maintained during the period of student teaching. All tests (Praxis I, or the SAT/ACT required pass rate scores, Virginia Reading Assessment [Elementary Education only], Virginia Communications and Literacy Assessment, and Praxis II specialty tests required for licensure by the Virginia Department of Education) must be successfully completed and scores furnished to the Registrar’s Office before the College recommendation for licensure can be given. *NOTE: SAT score substitutions will be allowed in lieu of Praxis I. A score of 1100 on the SAT, taken after April 1, 1995, with at least a 530 on the verbal and a 530 on the mathematics tests OR a score of 1000 on the SAT, taken prior to April 1, 1995, with at least a 450 on the verbal and a 510 on the mathematics tests may be used as a substitute for Praxis I. *In addition, ACT score substitutions will be allowed in lieu of Praxis I. A composite score of 21, if taken prior to April 1, 1995, with no less than a score of 21 in mathematics and an English Plus Reading score no less than 37 OR a composite score of 24, if taken after April 1, 1995, with no less than a 22 on mathematics and an English Plus Reading score no less than a 46. Field Placements Candidates applying for domestic or international field placements are required to make application in writing in the semester preceding the one in which the field placement is to be taken. March 1st and October 1st are the closing dates for such applications. In September and January, informational meetings are held for each field experience by the Director of Field Placements or Internship Supervisor. During these meetings, applications are supplied, requirements are reviewed and questions are answered. Students wishing to do a field placement (EDUC 338, EDUC 340 or EDUC 402/404) during the Fall semester must have met all prerequisites by March 1st. Students wishing to do a field placement (EDUC 338, EDUC 340, or EDUC 402/404) during the Spring semester must have met all prerequisites by October 1st. In accordance with state requirements, an applicant must possess the physical and mental health necessary for the tasks to be performed. In addition, the student should demonstrate good moral character. Violation of the Roanoke College academic integrity regulations or of judicial rules and regulations, as well as convictions of any felony or any misdemeanor laws involving moral turpitude, may be taken as evidence of lack of fitness for admission or for recommendation for licensure. Evidence must be available from appropriate College officials and state government/police officials verifying that this standard has been met. The above described standards for admission to the program must be maintained, or the student may be dropped from the program. Student Teaching Students seeking one endorsement area are required to student teach for a minimum 13 weeks (65 days). Students seeking added endorsements for teacher licensure will be required to extend their student teaching beyond the regular term. A minimum of 16-18 weeks of student teaching will be required if additional endorsements are sought. Specific endorsement areas and the required number of weeks of student teaching (noted parenthetically) are listed below: Elementary: PreK-6 (thirteen weeks) Secondary: Secondary 6-12 (thirteen weeks) < PreK-6 and One Secondary Subject Area (sixteen weeks total): PreK-6 (eight weeks), Secondary subject area (eight weeks) PreK-12 Art, Music, Theatre or Physical Education (sixteen weeks total): PreK-6 (eight weeks), Secondary (eight weeks) PreK-12 Art, Music, Theatre or Physical Education and PreK-6 (eighteen weeks total): PreK-6 (six weeks), Subject area PreK-6 (six weeks); Subject area 6-12 (Six Weeks) Note: During the term of student teaching, students may enroll in no more than one unit of credit in addition to student teaching. International Student Teaching Roanoke College has a student teaching agreement with the US Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DoDDS). Student teaching candidates, who have met all of the above qualifications, including the appropriate applications, may seek permission to student teach in DoDDS. Candidates are not guaranteed the opportunity. The decision to place students in an international setting is determined by the Education International Placement Committee, consisting of the Director of Field Placements, Education Program Chair or International Placement Coordinator, and the student’s education advisor. If desired, the student may ask his/her major advisor to serve on the committee. The committee considers if the student’s attributes match the requirements and expectations of an international setting. Preference for admission is given to students who have achieved a 3.0 GPA and who have significant global, multicultural, civic and community service experience. Students seeking permission to student teach abroad should consult their education advisor for details on the application process. Mandated Tests
• Praxis I Note: SAT/ACT scores may substitute if minimum scores are met. See Admission to Teacher Licensure Program for more details.
•. Virginia Communications and Literacy Assessment (VCLA)
• Virginia Reading Assessment (VRA) – Elementary Licensure Candidates Only •. Praxis II Specialty Area Test Note: Students should take Praxis II in their specialty area based on the guidance of their education advisor. Minimum scores for each Praxis II specialty area tests are available in the Education Department. Program Completion Completion of the education licensure program is defined as a student’s passage of the appropriate Praxis II examination, the Virginia Communications and Literacy assessment, and the Virginia Reading Assessment (elementary only), as well as successful completion of student teaching and fulfillment of all course requirements as outlined in the College Catalog. No College recommendation for teacher licensure will be given until requirements are met. Title II Reporting–Academic Year 2005-2006 As required by Sections 207 and 208 of Title II Higher Education Act, all colleges and universities with teacher licensure programs must report the performance of program completers on Praxis tests. During the 2005-2006 academic year, there were 25 program completers in the teacher preparation program at Roanoke College. All 25 program completers passed the Praxis I in reading, writing, and mathematics or met the composite score, and all 25 program completers passed the Praxis II specialty area test for their licensure area, which resulted in a 100% pass rate. During the 2005-2006 academic year, twenty-six (26) students were enrolled in student teaching clinicals. Students were in supervised (4 or 5 student teachers per supervisor) clinical student teaching experiences for 13 weeks or more averaging 35 hours per week for a minimum 400 required hours. In addition, there were 42 students formally admitted into the teacher preparation program for the academic year 2005-2006. 210 Principles of Education
Historical, philosophical, political and social principles of American education. Curricular patterns and objectives with emphasis on present-day changes and legal implications for schools and teachers. (1) 211 Children’s and Adolescent Literature
A survey of child and adolescent literature (PreK-6) for those who plan to become pre-school, kindergarten, elementary, or middle school teachers. (1) 221 The Exceptional Student
Study of the development of children with exceptional needs (e.g., gifted, students with disabilities). (1/2) 260, 261 Selected Topics in Education A course offered in various formats, designed to give students instruction in topics not regularly offered, with topics selected on the basis of faculty and student interest. (1, 1/2) 324 Secondary Methods (6-12)
Curriculum making and instructional planning, including technology and organization of the middle and secondary school. Current practices and trends in teaching at the middle and secondary level. (1) 333 Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School
The focus of this course is upon the goals, content, materials, methods, and technology of teaching mathematics in grades PreK-6. (1) 334 Teaching Science in the Elementary School
The focus of this course is upon goals, content, materials, methods, and technology of teaching science in grades PreK-6. (1) 335 Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School
The focus of this course is on the goals, content, materials, methods, and technology of teaching social studies in grades PreK-6. (1) 336 Teaching of Reading and Language Arts in the Elementary School
This course examines principles and techniques related to the teaching of reading, writing, spelling and oral communication. The course is required of students preparing to teach in grades PreK-6. (1) 338 Field-Based Internship
Practical experience in a public school classroom as a participant observer under the supervision of classroom teachers and an Education faculty member. (1) 340 Field Experience in Reading Instruction and Diagnosis
Techniques that can be used by the classroom teacher in evaluating reading progress and discovering each child’s needs; methods for meeting these needs through differentiation of instruction and remediation in the classroom. (1/2) 341 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas
Teaching middle and secondary students reading, writing, and study skills in the subject matter areas. (1) 342 Instructional Technology
Classroom teachers maximize both instructional efficiency and power with appropriate use of technology. Examine educational applications and creation of rich-media, html, spreadsheets, word-processors, course management tools, and related applications. (1/2) 402 Student Teaching-Grades 6-12, Secondary
The student may elect student teaching in a middle or secondary field. (1, 1) 404 Student Teaching-Grades PreK-6, Elementary
The student may elect student teaching in grades pre-school through six. (1, 1) 405, 406, 407 Independent Study and Research
Selected research projects or topics in education carried out under the supervision of the departmental staff. (1/2, 1, 1/2) |
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