LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR DISORDERS GRADES P-12 (dual certification with P-5
or 5-9)
1)
The grade level is P-12 rather than K-12 as indicated.
Corrected
2)
EDU 433 appears in the conceptual framework strands matrix on page 11;
however, this course is not present on any curriculum contracts/guidesheets
used in this program.
EDU 433 has been removed
3)
The mode of delivery is not clearly addressed.
Addressed in 5th paragraph of Course Relationship to Conceptual Framework
narrative
4)
The current admission and field experience requirements are not clearly
addressed within the narrative.
Reference made to School of Education Handbook Policies and Procedures in
first sentence of Continuous Assessment Plan
5)
The teaching of writing is not clearly addressed.
Edu 325 Teaching Language Arts in the Elementary School/ Edu 326 Teaching
Language Arts in the Content Areas & Edu 336 Methods: Learning and Behavior
Disorders include the teaching of writing. See Syllabi
6)
The current CEC standards are not addressed.
Matrix included and addressed in syllabi
7)
It is not clear how the KCAS are integrated throughout the program.
Methods Courses deal with content specific KCAS as teacher candidates
develop standards based units/lessons.
8)
On page 38 a grade of C or above is identified as the performance assessment
for KTS 1. Would a grade of C in the courses identified result in the 2.75 GPA
that is required for the program?
Phrase added “ Achieving and maintaining a >2.75 GPA” to Alignment Matrix.
While only grade of C would not yield 2.75, a mathematic combination of A’s, B’s
and C’s would.
9)
Some courses listed in the matrix for meeting standards are not included on the
curriculum contracts/guidesheets (i.e.,EDU 344, SPPA 250, EDU 104).
Edu 344 chanced to 334, CSD 250 changed to Sppa 250 on checksheet, Edu
104 is an IECE class and has been removed from matrix
10)
Some courses are identified as requirements but the courses do not appear on
the curriculum contracts/guidesheets and some do not have corresponding
course descriptions (i.e., SPPA 254, EDU 430, EDU 257, MTH 213, EDU 103).
Sppa 254 added to checksheet as a choice of elective: either Sppa 250, Sppa
254, or Edu 430.(as stated in BU Catalog). Edu 257 is only required of Special
Education and Elementary Education programs and is included in the Related
Subject Requirements for LBD/Elementary. Mth 213 added to course description
in Math Academic Emphasis section. Edu 103 included in Conceptual
Framework Matrix and throughout.
11)
Some syllabi contain outdate terminology (New Teacher Standards and KERA
initiatives). Some syllabi are included twice in the submission. Terminology was
updated. Only syllabi from Spring 2013, Fall 2013, or last time course(s) was
taught are included.
12)
Some experiences listed for Literacy/Reading in the EPSB themes matrix are
unrelated to Literacy/Reading. EPSB themes Matrix edited
13)
The faculty matrix is incomplete. Only faculty with assignments in this program
should be included. Corrected by adding rank/status to university and to include
only Faculty who deliver program specific course work
14)
All curriculum contracts/guidesheets for LBD/Middle School content areas
include EDU 326. Is this course required for the other content area majors in
addition to EDU 322? Elementary Education has EDU 321 Teaching Reading &
EDU 325 Teaching Language Arts, and Middle School Programs have EDU 322
Teaching Reading in the Content Area and EDU 326 Teaching Language Arts in
the Content Area as requirements.
15)
The course credit hours do not add up to be the 37 hour requirement for the
Professional Education column. Program Check sheets updated Fall 2013
16)
The curriculum contract/guidesheet for Middle School Science does not include
the grade level. Program Check Sheets updated Fall 2013
NOTE: The matrix demonstrating the alignment with the Praxis is not a required
component of the program guidelines. REMOVED
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