“The Survival Guide to
an Education Degree”
By:
Chelsea Walters
Rhonda Vela
Kim Rogers
Carmen Ybarra
Degree plan/format of
classes
• Evaluate your work, home and activities schedules.
• DO NOT overlap your schedule
• Do not take more than 5-6 classes a semester if
you don’t have too.
• Your will get overwhelmed and burned out.
• Can affect your grade
• Plan your schedule accordingly
• Some courses may not be available so have a backup
plan
• We don’t recommend taking 2-3 LITY classes
together in a semester
• Schedule observation hours in schools ASAP.
Degree plan/format of
classes Cont..
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DO NOT leave it to the end of the semester.
Make sure you are taking the correct courses.
Schedule your classes with a friend
Study buddy
Carpool
Take advantage of Mini courses in May or
December
In between all this study for your PPR and
Generalist
Start taking the practice exam ASAP.
Don’t wait till the end of your last semester
Try not to take a class while student teaching
Sample Schedule
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SUMMER 2012 6/4 – 8/7/12
ANTH 3311
FF
SPED 3321
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FALL 2012 8/27 – 12/12
CUIN 3323
INDS 3323
LITY 3352
ENGL 3430
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SPRING 2013 1/14 – 5/10/13
MATH I 3318
Online
LITY 3320
FF
CUIN 4316
Online
CUIN 3324
Online
SCIE 3320
FF
Take PPR Test
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MINI SUMMER COURSE IN MAY
LITY 4365-18715FF
FF Sugar Land
Delosantos
Dr. Barnhill
Klages
Riedesel (A)
Dr. Foley
5/13 – 5/31/13
Dr. Barnhill
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SUMMER 2013
6/3 – 8/7/13
ESED 4312-18659
Online
LITY 4362-18666
Online
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FALL 2013 8/26 – 12/13/13
*CUIN 4322-23230
*CUIN 4324-23249
MATH II 3320-23291
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Dr. Lin
Dr. Trowbridge
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FF
Online
Dr. Lasage
Dr. Patton
Delosantos
FEDU 4310-23281
Dr. Young
Apply for Student Teaching Aug. 2013 and Take Generalist Test
SPRING 2014 Student Teaching
ESED 4303
Field Class first 30 days student teaching
ESED 4304
Field Class last 30 days student teaching
ESED 4307
Professional Seminar FF Class once a month
Education Sec: Ana Pineda / pinedaa@uhv.edu
Advisor: Dr. Lin Analyst: Natalie O’Dea 832-842-2853 odean@uhv.edu
PPR/Gen Scheduling Ms. Dee Dee Canion caniond@uhv.edu
Online
Importance to stay in
touch with advisor
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Contact your advisor as soon as possible
Set up an appointment
Bring your degree plan
List your goals to present to advisor
List your concerns
Try to meet at least once a semester or
more if needed
ESL
• Many school districts are requiring new
teachers to have ESL certification in
their hiring process.
• Many school districts are seeing their
schools more diversified.
• ESL teaching techniques can benefit not
just the ESL students but can also help
all students with their learning
Importance of a Study Buddy
• Preventing Procrastination – Forming study groups helps prevent
people from procrastinating because when they are in a study
group it helps them stay on task.
• Building Comprehension - When collaborating with other peers
helps you comprehend what is being studied. Many times you are
also able to learn the material faster. Sometimes when you are
able to sit and ask questions you are able to make more sense of
the material.
• Different viewpoints – When you participate in a study group you
are able to see different viewpoints, which can help provide
more information to build on to your prior knowledge.
Importance of a Study Buddy
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• New study skills – A study group can help offer you
different study techniques and help you make good study
habits for the future.
• Good company – By talking and engaging in the content you
are able to enjoy what you are studying. Many times the
material being studied becomes more interesting.
• Minimize Anxiety – When in a group setting it could help
you feel more confident in your studying.
• Build Professional Skills – When becoming an educator you
are required to collaborate with your team and coworkers. By getting in a study group you are developing
those skills needed for the work place.
Registration Deadlines
• Fall Student Teaching application deadline is March 1st
• After April 1st late applications for student
teaching will not be accepted.
• Spring Student Teaching application deadline is
September 15th
• After October 15th late applications for student
teaching will not be accepted.
• $100.00 late fee for student teaching applications
submitted within 30 days after the student teaching
application deadline.
Registration Deadlines Cont.
• General Registration Information - Online registration is
required for every term of attendance at UH-Victoria.
• Cancellation of Registration - A student may cancel
registration after payment without financial penalty if the
student does so before the official first day of class. The
student is entitled to a full refund and is regarded as never
having registered.
• Class Schedule - A class schedule of course offerings for the
term, may be viewed in advance of the beginning of the term
online at www.uhv.edu . The “Important Dates & Deadlines”
calendar includes online registration dates and procedures.
Course offerings are generally available for web viewing on the
following dates:
• Fall – June 1 Spring – November 1 Summer – April 1
Fears and Anxiety
• Definition - an abnormal and overwhelming
sense of apprehension and fear often marked
by physiological signs (as sweating, tension,
and increased pulse), by doubt concerning the
reality and nature of the threat, and by selfdoubt about one's capacity to cope with it
How to Recognize Anxiety
Symptoms
• Recognizing an anxiety symptoms in an
older adult can be challenging. Aging brings
a higher prevalence of medical conditions,
concern about physical problems, and a
greater use of prescription medications.
Some symptoms of anxiety may include
headaches, back pain, or a rapid heartbeat.
As a result, separating a medical condition
from symptoms of an anxiety disorder is
more complicated.
Physical Symptoms
• Change in body temperature, Burning skin, itchy, “crawly,” prickly or
other skin sensations, skin sensitivity, numbness on the skin, Burning skin
sensation on the face, neck, ears, scalp, or shoulders, Chest pain, chest
tightness, Cold chills, feeling cold, Dizziness, feeling lightheaded,
Electric shock feeling, body zaps, Excess of energy, you feel you can’t
relax, Feel like you are going to pass out or faint, Hyperactivity, excess
energy, nervous energy, Muscle twitching, Nausea, Neck, back, shoulder
pain, tightness/stiffness, Persistent muscle tension, stiffness, Pounding
heart, heart feels like it is beating too hard, Sweating, uncontrollable
profuse, sweating, Warm spells, Weak - feel weak, weakness, low
energy, light, soft, like you may faint, Weak legs, arms, or muscles,
Weight loss, weight gain
• See web site for more
http://www.anxietycentre.com/anxiety-symptoms.
Ways to Cope With Anxiety
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Repeat your worry
Set aside worry time.
Take your hand off the horn.
Breathe it out.
Make peace with time.
Recognize false alarms
Disconnecting yourself from it.
Don’t let your worries stop you from living
your life.
THANKS 
• We hope you know more about:
– Classes
– Degree Plan
– ESL
– Study groups
– Registration Deadlines
– Fears and Anxieties
Chelsea Walters
Rhonda Vela
Kim Rogers
Carmen Ybarra