BSU Curriculum Forms
Form 1
Curriculum Modification Summary
College: Health Sciences and Human Ecology
Department: Professional Education
Proposer: Kris Nei/Barbara bridges
Proposer’s position: Assistant Professor Professional Ed/Professor
Describe the modification(s) you propose, and how it (/they) will work to students'
advantage. (This description and explanation will be included in Curriculum Report packets
forwarded to the Faculty Senate.):
The FasTrack Initiative will be slightly modified to reflect several different partnerships and
needs for transcript review.ED3000 will be offered with variable credits:
3 credits for all students who receive transcript review within ED3000 and complete all
modules.
2 credits for all students who complete modules but have no transcript review (SPED and other
partnerships-Media Studies/ELL etc).
1 credit for all students outside the university simply looking for a transcript review.
This proposed “FasTrack-Bemidji Secondary Post-Bac Initiative” will enable students with a
previous baccalaureate degree to complete a program to obtain licensure to teach at the
secondary level in Minnesota. We would serve the same population of candidates as we did with
the previously approved FasTrack program. This program will offer the same course sequence,
and operate within the same structure of the college. This is a simple adjustment to its licensing
purview and its ability to review candidates who potentially would be accepted into our already
approved secondary and K-12 programs. To accomplish the review of transcripts, a course is
required (ED 3000) for anyone seeking to be initially licensed in a discipline and for those who
hold a license from another state and are seeking to be licensed in Minnesota.
Modifications proposed (specify number of each):
___x__Course Modification(s) (form 2)
____New Course(s) (form 3)
_____Course Drop(s) (form 4)
____Program Modification(s) (form 5)
_____New Program(s) (form 6)
_____Program Drop(s) (form 7)
The modifications affect (check):
_____Liberal Education
____Undergraduate Curriculum
__x___Graduate Curriculum
__x__Teacher Licensure Program(s)
BSU Curriculum Forms
Form 2
Course Modification Form
Current Course Number(s): ED 3000
Undergraduate:
Proposed Course Number(s), if different:
Undergraduate:
Graduate:
Current Course Title: Introduction to FasTrack
Proposed Course Title, if different:
Current Course Description:
This course provides a comprehensive evaluation of the professional and academic experiences
of aspiring teacher candidates. Students will make the transition from content professional to
applying their knowledge to the secondary classroom. Transcripts and professional data are
reviewed by Content Coordinators and the instructor of the course. Once the evaluation is
completed and any required additional course requirements are noted by the Coordinators, the
student will work with the instructor to create an individualized program plan that leads to
teacher licensure. Students are introduced to the concept of professional reflection based on the
Standards of Effective practice, and are oriented to online learning and how the use of online
tools can enhance their own instruction. Through online discussions and reflective papers,
students explore the four components of the Professional Education Conceptual Framework in
the areas of environmental awareness, technology, proficiency in teaching, and collaboration.
The state-mandated Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) requirements are outlined and
students compare the rubrics found in the TPA with the best practices for their content area. In
addition to in-class discourse and activities, students work with a mentor in their discipline area
to observe, apply, and transfer their specific content methods into actual practice. Mentors are
required to work with students to document mastery of the content standards. Students complete
their school-based activities during their practicum hours required in ED 5110 Educational
Psychology, which is taken concurrently with ED 3000 in the first semester. Upon completion
of this course, students will have a plan of study and a list of activities and/or resources that are
aligned with the state content standards. This list will be used in ED 5350 Pedagogy: Planning
for Instruction to create lessons and units in the content area.
Proposed Course Description, if different:
This course provides a comprehensive evaluation of the professional and academic experiences
of aspiring teacher candidates. Transcripts and professional data are reviewed. Once the
evaluation is completed, the student will work with the instructor to create an individualized
program plan that leads to teacher licensure. Students are introduced to the concept of
professional reflection based on the Standards of Effective practice. Student concerns and
questions are addressed as well as an introduction to D2L and online learning. Discussions
around the four components of the Professional Education Conceptual Framework in the areas of
environmental awareness, technology, proficiency in teaching and collaboration occur via
D2L. An introduction to TaskStream and its relation to the documenting of the Standards of
Effective practice is provided. The cost for reviewing transcripts is waived for candidates who
enroll in this course. This course is required before taking any other courses in the FasTrack
program.
Current Credits: 3
Proposed Credits, if different:
Variable Credits 1-3 (This is the only change. This option provides flexibility for SPED
and future partnerships outside BSU).
3 credits for all students who receive transcript review within ED3000 and complete all
modules.
2 credits for all students who complete modules but have no transcript review (SPED and other
partnerships-Media Studies/ELL etc).
1 credit for all students outside the university simply looking for a transcript review.
Current Prerequisite(s): An earned bachelor’s degree;
Proposed Prerequisite(s), if different: An earned bachelor’s degree.
May this modified course replace the current course for students remaining in the old
curriculum? Yes ____ No __X___ If not, please drop the current course and submit a new
course form for the modification.
Current Course fee(s) per student: $
for:
Proposed Course fee(s) per student, if different: $
for:
Do these modifications change any of the following? For all yes answers, please provide updated
information on the next page.
Student Learning Outcomes
Major Content Areas
Projected Maximum Class Size
Yes __ No _X_
Yes __ No _X__
Yes __ No _X_
This course is listed in the following areas as a requirement or an elective:
Non-licensure programs: No
Teacher Licensure programs: Social Studies, Science (all areas), Communication Arts
and Literature, Math, Music, Physical Education, Health, SPED
Liberal Education: No
The above “service” area programs/departments were notified of this modification
on ____January 5, 2014 ____ (date) by Kris Nei (mail, email, or phone).
Reason(s) for change(s):
Course is now required BEFORE the candidate starts the SEP sequence, as recommended by the
Minnesota Board of Teaching. Variable Credits 1-3 (This is the only change in this
proposal. This option provides flexibility for SPED and future partnerships outside BSU).
BSU Curriculum Forms
Form 8
Signatures
_____Kris Nei____________________________________________________
Assistant Professor/ January 2014
Proposer / Title / Date
________________________________________________
Chair or Director / Department or Program / Date
Note: "All departmental recommendations [on curriculum] must be reviewed and approved by
the department's faculty."--IFO/MnSCU Master Agreement
1997-1999, 20.A.3 (p. 73).
________________________________________________________________
Dean / College / Date
[Note: at this point, packet goes to Academic Affairs Office.]
FasTrack-Bemidji Secondary Post-Bac Initiative
Schedule
Pre-program
ED 3000 Introduction to FasTrack 1- 3 Credits OFFERED EVERY SEMESTER
Semester 1
ED 3100/5100 Introduction to the Foundations of Public School Education
ED 3110/5110 Educational Psychology 3
TOTAL 9
3
Semester 2
ED 3350/5350 Pedagogy: Planning for Instruction 3
ED 3140/5140 Human Relations in Education 3
ED 3780/5780 Adaptation/Management: Designing the Learning Environment 3
TOTAL 9
Semester 3
HLTH 3400 Health & Drugs in Society 2
ED 4737/5737 Content Area Reading 3
*XXXXX Secondary Methods
3 -9
ED 4799/5799 The Professional Teacher 1
TOTAL 9 -15
Semester 4
ED 4820/5820 Student Teaching – Elementary 12
or ED 4830/5830 Student Teaching – Secondary 12
or ED 4840/5840 Student Teaching – Special Fields 12
TOTAL 12