Teacher Education Teacher Education 453/553. Advanced Outdoor Survival (2-6) Provide rigorous outdoor survival experiences for students through direct application. Advanced skills will be learned and applied in a primitive environment where students will learn to make decisions in relation to their basic needs. 480. Independent Study (2-5) A comprehensive study of a significant problem in the field of recreation. Hours to be arranged. For seniors only. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A continuation of Rec 289. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 493. Outdoor Educational Workshop (3) Su A broad inter-disciplinary approach to the methodology of outdoor education teaching techniques. DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER EDUCATION Department Chair: Janice R. Fauske Elementary Education: Karen B. Lofgreen Location: Education Building, Room 225 Telephone Contact: Lynda Olmstead 626-7171 Educational Studies: Linda K. Oda Location: Education Building, Room 222 Telephone Contact: Lynda Olmstead 626-7171 Secondary Education: Jack Rasmussen Location: Education Building, Room 231 Telephone Contact: Gloria McAuliffe 626-6634 Professors: Harley K. Adamson, Richard H. Blake, Janice R. Fauske, Luan H. Ferrin, J. Burdett Johnson, Richard V. Jones, A. Earl McCain, Jimmie D. Merrill, Judith P. Mitchell, A. Cordell Perkes, Donald K. Sharpes; Associate Professors: Shannon K. Butler, Alfred S. Forsyth, Karen B. Lofgreen, Linda K. Oda, Jack L. Rasmussen, R. Michael Smith; Assistant Professor: Tammy V. Abernathy, Forrest C. Crawford, Linda P. Gowans, Ann Larson, Shirley A. Leali, Ray E. Wong; Instructor Specialist: Judy S. Bezos ki. Description The major purpose of the professional education curricula in teacher education is to prepare candidates for teaching in the elementary, middle and secondary schools. Preparation is also provided for teachers of mild and moderately handicapped students in public schools under special education resource programs. All programs for elementary and secondary teachers are approved by the Utah State Board of Education and are accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The preparation for teaching falls academically within three major categories: general education, subject specialization, and professional education. 1. General Education requirements—In selecting courses to satisfy the General Education requirements, students should note the General Education courses recommended and/or required in their major program outline. 2. Subject Specialization is required of all prospective elementary and secondary students. Subject specialization for the prospective secondary school teacher consists of completing a teaching major, a teaching minor, or a composite teaching major, all of which are currently being taught in Utah secondary schools. The program outline lists acceptable subject specialization areas and requirements. 3. Professional Education courses help the prospective teacher learn about children, the nature of the learning process and how to provide desirable learning experiences. To meet certification requirements, secondary school candidates are required to complete a minimum of 39 quarter hours of professional course work; 52 quarter hours are required of the prospective elementary school teacher. PERFORMANCE-BASED TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM Weber State's Teacher Education core is organized into modules. A module is similar to a "minicourse" which has a narrow focus; these modules are grouped into courses for convenience. All core classes are graded on a credit/ no-credit basis. The performance-based program requires students to demonstrate their knowledge and application of attitudes, skills, and instructional concepts in a variety of ways, and in settings which range from individual faculty/student interviews to school classrooms. A modified self-pacing sequence allows students to progress at different rates. Since students beginning the program are usually unfamiliar with the unique elements of the program's operation, it is essential that they attend orientations and contact the Director of Advisement or a faculty adviser before beginning their studies in teacher education. ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS Admission to the Teacher Education Programs is a separate process from general university admission procedures. The Teacher Education programs maintain a competitive admissions process. A specific number of applicants are admitted quarterly after having made application and met the minimum admission criteria listed below. Meeting the minimum requirements only qualifies a student to be considered for admission. Students are admitted three times per year: July 15 for autumn quarter; November 15 for winter quarter, and February 1 for spring quarter. Applicants are evaluated using a 100 point system: 30 points maximum for GPA; 30 points maximum for PPST; 40 points maximum for interview/statement. Minimum Requirements 1. Students must have completed at least 45 credit hours of General Education relevant prerequisite courses and a) have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above, or b) 3.25 GPA or above on the last 45 quarter hours taken. 2. Minimum score on the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST). This is a standardized test designed to measure basic proficiency in reading comprehension, mathematics reasoning, and writing. It is administered on specific dates and must be taken at least two months prior to the quarterly admission deadline. A specific time and place will be advertised prior to each testing date. 3. Formal interview and submission of a two-page, double spaced, type written statement detailing reasons for a) wanting to become a teacher and b) past teaching experiences. The interview schedule is available in ED 230. Students should bring three copies of the statement to the interview. 4. English competency completed (grade C or above in Engl EN111 and EN112, or equivalent). 5. Mathematics competency completed (see catalog). 6. Communication competency completed (grade B- or above in Commun 102, 107, 307, or equivalent). 7. Educ 195 completed with favorable evaluations. 8. Formal Application and Admission form submitted to Teacher Education Admissions Office (ED 230A) at least one month prior to the admission date. Transcripts of all college course work must accompany the application. 9. Teacher Education also recognizes specific program and diversity needs of professional education and reserves the right to consider such factors in the admission of candidates. Additional Notes: a. Students who do not meet the established minimum requirements or who are not admitted may reapply the following quarter or may appeal to the Chair of the Teacher Education Admission and Retention Committee by submitting a written request outlining why special consideration should be given. b. Students are admitted to a specific teacher education program: (1) early childhood education; (2) elementary education; (3) secondary education. Students wishing to change programs must reapply for admission. c. Admission to a specific program is valid for a period of five years. If a student has not completed the program within the five-year period, he/she must seek readmission under current admission standards. Current Program Requirement: If a program is not completed within a five year period, a student must meet the course requirements of the current certification program. Changes in state certification requirements may necessitate more immediate program changes. d. Professional education credits older than five years at the time of program admission generally will not be counted. However, students may revalidate outdated course work by following procedures available in Teacher Education Admissions Office (ED 230A). e. Students who have not been admitted under current admission criteria prior to July 15, 1993, must be admitted under the new admission criteria outlined above, except that the ACT scores will replace the PPST for Winter Quarter, 1994, admission. f. Admission requisrements must be completed before the dates listed below: Completion Dates Quarter of Admission: Autumn Winter Spring Registration to take the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) (approximate dates) PPST (approximate dates) English Competency Mathematics Competency Communications Proficiency Educ 195 Application for Admission Transcripts (if needed) Interview/statement (see interview schedule) Admission Notification Student Services Febl July 1 Sept. 15 April 1 May 1 Aug. 1 Nov. 1 June 15 Oct. 15 Dec. 15 Interdisc. Programs Science July 1 July 15 Nov. 1 Nov. 15 Jan.15 Feb. 1 178 179