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Show • Teacher Education RECREATION COURSES-REC M 168. Introduction to Recreation (2) Acquaint the student with the content, nature, extent and significance of recreation. 283. Games and Game Leadership (2) A, W Leadership techniques, methods, and practical experience in low organized games. New games concepts emphasized. 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. Open to all students in Recreation who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. 292. Short Course, 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. 355. Recreation Leadership (3) Prepare the student in the effective planning and leadership of groups in social and recreation games, arts and crafts, music, skits, and dance activities. 360. Backpacking (2) 5 Give students a foundation in the skills and principles of backpack camping leadership. Overnight field trip(s) required. 361. Outdoor Survival (3) Provide the necessary opportunity for a student to acquire skills needed to survive and to live off the land. One lecture and 3 hour field trip are required each week. 362. Winter Camping (2) W Develop camping skills in winter environment and teach the student how to survive under adverse conditions. (Overnight field trips required). 386. Field Experience (2) Provide opportunities for students to gain practical experience in the field by assisting in the activities of community agencies, schools, and the college. Registration for the course requires prior approval of the instructor for the course and the cooperating agency. It cannot be repeated for credit in the same area of concentration. Prerequisite: Rec 168. 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) 5a A broad inter-disciplinary approach to the methodology of outdoor education teaching techniques. DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER EDUCATION Chair: Janice R. Fauske Location: Education Building, Room 224 Telephone Contact: Lynda Olmstead 626-6269 Professors: Harley K. Adamson, Richard H. Blake, Janice 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 Forsyth, Karen Lofgreen, R. Michael Smith; Assistant Professor: Francis J. Bybee, Forrest Crawford, Linda Gowans, Linda Oda, Jack L. Rasmussen; Instructor Specialist: Judy Bezoski.; Instructors: Ray Wong, Ann Larson 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. Teacher Education • General Information 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. These courses are reserved largely for students of junior and senior standing. 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 Teacher Education Admission Requirements - Applicants will be admitted to Teacher Education Programs by satisfying requirements in Sections I and II below. After all requirements have been satisfied, an application form should be submitted to the Teacher Education Admission Office (Education 230A). SECTION I: Demonstrated high academic capabilities as evidenced by satisfying all requirements in one of the following options: Option A: Option B: 1. SECTION II: Have earned a 3.25 cumulative GPA (including at least 75 quarter hours of General Education courses) plus English _. ' r b Student Proficiency and Math Competency (see Services below). (Both 1 and 2 must be satisfied.) Have earned a 2.85 cumulative GPA (total college course work including at least 75 quarter hours of General Education courses), OR a 3.00 GPA on at least the last 30 quarter hours of course work. Earn Enhanced ACT (or equivalent) scores of at least: 21 in English; 19 in Mathematics; 17 in Social Science; 20 in Natural Sciences. Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Demonstrated personal qualities and technical skills appropriate to the teaching profession as evidenced by satisfying each of the following: A. Education 195 - Complete course with favorable evaluations from cooperating teachers and instructor. B. English 111 and 112 - Complete both (or equivalents) with grades of "C" or better. C. Math Competency Requirement - See WSU Catalog. (Requirement is most often satisfied by an ACT Enhanced Math score of 19+, or by passing Math 105 with a grade of "C" or better.) Must be completed before admission. D. Writing Proficiency - The Writing Proficiency Exam is administered the third week of each quarter. (Prerequisite: English 111 and 112, or equivalents, with grades of "C" or better; the exam may be repeated one time. Exemption: ACT Enhanced English score of 24+ or "A-" or better grades in both English 111 and 112.) E. Spelling Proficiency - Demonstrated by scoring 90% or higher on the Education Spelling Exam. (The Spelling Exam is administered at the University Testing Center in the basement of the Stuart Library during regular business hours. A list of words for study is available in Education Rooms 230 or 230A.) F. Communication Proficiency - Completion of communication 102, 107 or 307 (or equivalent) with grade of "B-" or better. Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 170 171 Continuing Education |
