• Teacher Education Teacher Education General Information 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. 455. Outdoor Education (3) Provides basic concepts of outdoor education, and direct firsthand experiences with learning resources beyond the classroom. 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, Cooperative Work Experience. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used, it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript 493. Outdoor Educational Workshop (3) A broad inter-disciplinary approach to the methodology of outdoor education teaching techniques. DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER EDUCATION Chair: Keith R. Burnett Location: Education Building, Room 224 Telephone Contact: Lynda Olmstead 626-6269 Professors: Harley K. Adamson, Keith R. Burnett, Luan H. Ferrin, J. Burden Johnson, Richard V. Jones, W. Blair Low, A. Earl McCain, Jimmie D. Merrill, A. Cordell Perkes, Donald K. Sharpes; Associate Professors: Richard H. Blake, Shannon K. Butler, Judith P. Mitchell, Karen E. Nielsen, R. Michael Smith; Assistant Professor: Karen Lofgreen. Instructor: Judy Bezoski. 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). Education 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. 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 37 quarter hours of professional course work; 51 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 Applicants for Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education programs will be admitted by satisfying Section I and Section II requirements: SECTION I: Demonstrated high academic capabilities as evidenced by satisfying all requirements in one of the following options: 134 Option A: Option B: 1. 2. SECTION II: A. B. D. Have earned a 3.25 cumulative GPA, which includes at least 45 quarter hours of General Education courses. Have earned a 2.75 cumulative GPA on total college coursework of at least 45 quarter hours; OR a 3.00 GPA on at least the last 30 quarter hours of coursework. Earn ACT (or equivalent) scores of at least: 19 in English; 17 in Mathematics; 17 in Social Science; 20 in Natural Sciences. Demonstrated personal qualities and technical skills appropriate to the teaching profession as evidenced by satisfying each of the following: Complete Education 195 and 300 with favorable evaluations from cooperating teachers and instructor. Complete English 101 and 102 (or equivalents) with grades of "C" or better. Satisfy the WSC Math Competency requirement (see index). Pass the Writing Proficiency Exam (Exempt from testing if ACT English subscore is 21 or above; OR if "A-" minimum grades in English 101 and 102.) E. Pass the Education Spelling Exam (90% proficiency level). F. Complete Communications 102,107 or 307 (or equivalent) with "B-" or better. NOTE: Students needing to take exams may do so in the College Testing Center, telephone 626-6802. Times required for taking various exams are: Writing Proficiency, 90 minutes; Spelling, 40 minutes; Mathematics, 50 minutes; ACT, variable time depending upon number of subtests taken. A fee of $ 1.00 will be charged for each exam or subtest taken. Information on preparing to take ACT exams is availble in the Testing Center. PROVISIONAL ADMISSION Provisional Admission status is a one-quarter grace period provided mainly for transfer students. It may be granted when a student has satisfied all Teacher Education Admission criteria, with minor exceptions that are currently in progress of being completed within the subsequent quarter. Students provisionally admitted will be allowed to register only for Education 302,304,350, and/or 363. Full admission status must be attained before other blocks (classes) in the Professional Education Core may be taken. Requests for provisional admission should be directed to the Teacher Education Admission Office. 1 TIME LIMITS ON ADMISISON AND COURSEWORK Period of Admission: Admission to Teacher Education Programs is valid for a period of five years. If a student has not completed the program within the five-year period, s/he must seek readmission under current admission standards. Current Program Requirement: If a program is not completed within a three year period, a student must meet the course requriements of the current certification program. Changes in state certification requirements may necessitate more immediate program changes. Currency of Credits: Professional education credits older than eight years from the time of admission will not be counted. All education courses previously taken will be evaluated for currency standards and may need to be repeated. TEACHER EDUCATION RETENTION POLICY Students are expected to maintain all standards at or above levels required for admission to the Teacher Education Program, and demonstrate expected levels of competence in all course work leading to teacher certification. Additionally, students are expected to adhere to standards of personal integrity and citizenship commonly expected of professional educators. LIMITATION ON "T" GRADES The "T" grade will be given where all requirements in an education core block are not satisfied within the quarter of registration. Students who receive "T" grades will be required to reregister for the block and meet current minimum competency requirements to receive credit. Students who receive "T" grades in education core blocks will be notified in writing that they may reregister for the block one time only and must satisfactorily complete all requirements for the block during that quarter. If the student does not complete the block by the end of the second registration, the student's admission to Teacher Education will be suspended for one calendar year. REFERRALS Students may be referred to the Teacher Education Admission and Retention Committee by faculty or staff members when maintenance of standards is in question, or when concerns arise that seemingly would impair a student's potential to perform successfully as a classroom teacher. SUSPENSION When it becomes necessary to suspend a student's admission to the Teacher Education Program, the Retention Committee will notify the student in writing of the terms and period of suspension. When the terms and period of the suspension have been satisfied, a student desiring to resume teacher education studies may petition the Retention Committee in writing for readmission to the Teacher Education Program under current policies. 35 Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology Continuing Education