Session 3: Program Retention &
Faculty
TED 100 Education Seminar
TED 190 Ed Seminar Field
Dr. Steve Broskoske
Outline
• Transfer Students
• TED Retention
• Certification Exams by
Major
• Advising and Faculty
• MU Education Club
TED 190
Ed Seminar Field
Ed Seminar Field
• Will be conducted at a school district of
your choice. Depending on scheduling, you
could visit your home school district.
• Can request to be placed with 1 or 2
teachers in the same district as you desire.
• Schedule 2 or more visits (10 hours total).
Submission of
Field Application Materials
• Please submit your Field Application Form.
• Please submit copies of your professional
clearances.
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Act 34 State Police Background Check (online)
Act 151 Child Abuse (mail)
Act 114 FBI Fingerprinting
Act 24 Arrest/Conviction Report (sign)
Next Week
• Correct/update print-out of field request
info.
• Bring copies of clearances if you do not
have them today.
TED Guidebook
SECTION 3
Transfer Students
Types of Students in TED
Follow straightforward, standard
course of study
through TED.
• Traditional students.
– Come from HS directly to college. Are
18-19 years old.
• Non-traditional students.
– Do not come directly from HS to
college.
Coursework
determined by
previous
coursework taken.
Determined on an
individual basis.
• Transfer students.
– Have already attended college.
– Come from another college or from
another major within MU.
Transfer Students Only
Transfer Application Procedure
• Automatically admitted to TED if:
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Incoming GPA 3.0 or better.
Successfully completed PAPA tests.
Possess Act 34, 114, 151, and 24 Clearances.
Possess record of experience with groups of children or
adolescents.
• Accepted to MU as “undeclared/pre-educ.” if:
– Incoming GPA less than 3.0.
• May take freshman and sophomore TED courses (e.g., 100 and
200 levels), but may not participate in field experiences.
Transfer Students Only
Initial State Tests
• All students (after April, 2012) take PAPA tests
instead of Praxis I (PPST’s).
• Exception: Transfer students who have already
taken PPST tests. Continue and finish PPST’s
(Praxis I).
Transfer Students Only
Transfers: Meet with Dr. Tomascik
• Have you met with Dr. Tomascik yet? If
not, meet with her as soon as possible!
– ALL transfer advising is done with Dr.
Tomascik:
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Advising before registration.
Field experience arrangements.
PPST registration materials.
Dropping or adding courses.
Transfer Students Only
Transfers: Meet with Dr. Tomascik
• If you register or make course changes with
anyone other than Dr. Tomascik, you may:
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Miss certain course sequence requirements.
Miss departmental requirements or deadlines.
Miss PDE state certification requirements.
Delay your graduation date.
TED Guidebook
SECTION 4
TED Retention
Student Status
• Pre-education:
– All Freshmen students are formally listed as
“pre-education” majors.
• Undeclared:
– If you did not meet all entrance requirements
(e.g., high school GPA is less than B). This can
be changed once you establish a positive
academic record at MU.
Steps in TED
Senior
Student Teaching
Praxis II/PECT Exams
Junior
Junior Review
Sophomore
Freshman
Sophomore Review
Formal Program Admission
PAPA Exams
IRP (Initial Review Process)
Freshman Year
Initial Review Process (IRP)
• End of Freshman Year
• Expectations:
– Achieved minimum 3.0 GPA.
– Sat for all 3 PAPA exams.
– Passed Education Seminar and field
experience(s).
– Obtained 4 clearances (Act 34, 151, 114, 24).
Steps in TED
Senior
Student Teaching
Praxis II/PECT Exams
Junior
Junior Review
Sophomore
Freshman
Sophomore Review
Formal Program Admission
PAPA Exams
IRP (Initial Review Process)
Sophomore Year
TED Formal Program Admission
• Sophomore review: Leads to a
decision about formal program
admission.
• All first and second-year TED
students are treated as full
members of the TED, but are
officially “pre-education.”
Am I a TED
student or
not?!?
Sophomore Year
TED Formal Program Admission
• Formal admission to the TED occurs at the
end of the sophomore year.
– You must complete 48 credits (MU or transfer)
and meet other requirements.
Students who are not formally admitted
to the TED may not take 300 and 400
level TED courses.
Sophomore Year
Formal Admission Based On…
 GPA: Minimum 3.0 GPA.
 Exams: PAPA tests.
 Fields: Freshmen and Sophomore level fields.
 Participation: In professional organizations.
 Policy: Adherence to the TED Ethics Policy.
 Recommendations: From TED Faculty.
 Clearances: Act 34, Act 114, 151, and 24.
Sophomore Year
After Sophomore Year
You are formally
accepted into
TED. You are
now recognized
by PDE as a TED
student.
Congratulations!
Welcome
officially to TED!
Sophomore Year
Common Reasons for
Not Being Admitted to the TED
1. GPA too low.
2. Did not pass all 3 PAPA tests.
Steps in TED
Senior
Student Teaching
Praxis II/PECT Exams
Junior
Junior Review
Sophomore
Freshman
Sophomore Review
Formal Program Admission
PAPA Exams
IRP (Initial Review Process)
Junior Year
Junior Year Activities
• Junior review (in May)
 GPA: Minimum 3.0 GPA.
 Grades: C+ or better in TED courses.
 Exams: PAPA tests.
 Fields: Fields and Practicum I & II.
 Participation: In professional organizations.
 Policy: Adherence to the TED Ethics Policy.
 Clearances: Act 34, Act 114, 151, and 24.
Steps in TED
Senior
Student Teaching
Praxis II/PECT Exams
Junior
Junior Review
Sophomore
Freshman
Sophomore Review
Formal Program Admission
PAPA Exams
IRP (Initial Review Process)
Senior Year
Senior Year Activities
• Take appropriate PECT and/or Praxis II
exams.
• Complete student teaching.
Senior Year
Certification Exams
• Select certification exams based on your
major:
– Early Childhood Education/Special Education
Dual Major
– Middle Level Education
– Secondary Education
www.pa.nesinc.com
misericordia.edu/academics/education
Certification Exams
Early Childhood/Spec. Ed.
1. PAPA: Reading, Writing, Mathematics
2. PECT Pre-K to 4 certification tests (3
modules)
3. PECT Special Education Pre-K to 8
certification tests (2 modules)
Certification Exams
Middle Level Education
1. PAPA: Reading, Writing, Mathematics
2. 5152: Grades 4-8 Core Assessment Tests
(3 Modules, computer-based)
If you need to retake a module, sign up for
it separately:
– 5153: Pedagogy Subtest
– 5154: English Langage Arts and Social Studies
Subtest
– 5155: Mathematics and Science Subtest
Certification Exams
Middle Level Education
3. Select appropriate grades 4-8 subject
area concentration tests per major:
– 5157: Social Studies (computer)
– 5156: English Language Arts (computer)
– 5158: Mathematics (computer)
– 5159: Science (computer)
Certification Exams
Secondary Education
1. PAPA: Reading, Writing, Mathematics
2. Select appropriate content knowledge
Praxis II test per major:
– Biology:
5235 Biology (computer)
OR 0235 Biology (paper)
– Chemistry:
5245 Chemistry (computer)
OR 0245 Chemistry (paper)
Certification Exams
Secondary Education
– Citizenship Education (History):
5087 Citizenship Education (computer)
OR 0087 Citizenship Education (paper)
– English:
5041 English Lang., Lit., & Comp. (computer)
OR 0041 English Lang., Lit., & Comp. (paper)
– Mathematics:
5061 Mathematics (computer)
OR 0061 Mathematics (paper)
IMPORTANT
• Any time you receive a score report (PAPA,
PECT, or Praxis II) or receive a clearance, it
is imperative that you make and keep a
copy for yourself.
• Otherwise, you may need to
redo the clearance OR pay
additional fees to get another
score report.
Steps in TED
Senior
Student Teaching
Praxis II/PECT Exams
Junior
Junior Review
Sophomore
Freshman
Sophomore Review
Formal Program Admission
PAPA Exams
IRP (Initial Review Process)
TED Probation Policy
• Academic achievement issues.
– GPA or PPST.
• Disciplinary issues.
– Failed to complete expectations of the TED program.
– Examples: failure to sign up or satisfactorily complete
fields; failure to sign up for the pre-professional exams
by specified TED deadlines.
• Matriculation-long issues.
– Violated TED academic integrity policy.
– Examples: cheated on assignments, projects, or exams;
falsified or provided misleading information.
TED Probation Policy
• Academic or disciplinary measures:
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Student in good standing.
Probation.
Suspension.
Dismissal.
• Matriculation-long measures:
– Disciplinary notice.
– Dismissal.
TED Guidebook
SECTIONS 5-6
Advising and Faculty
Your Advisor
• Work with you to develop you
schedule during advising week.
• Sign all of your paperwork each
semester.
• Determine if you have met
graduation requirements.
• Advocate on your behalf in front
of the TED faculty.
Your best friend
on campus!
Where Can You
Locate Your Advisor?
• All TED faculty offices are
located on the 2nd floor of
McAuley Hall, located above
Lemmond Auditorium.
When to Speak with Your Advisor
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Any scheduling issues.
Problem with course or teacher.
Difficulty with fields.
Life problems that may impact you
at school.
Difficulty with passing PAPA.
Update file (e.g., passed PAPA).
Confused about your major.
Confused about anything.
When Is Advisement?
Week before
Halloween
Week after
Spring Break
Preparing for Advisement
1. All materials are available at the Registrar’s
channel on e-MU.
2. Develop tentative course selection for next
semester before you meet with advisor.
 Use TED Guidebook and catalog.
3. Sign up for an appointment with your advisor.
 Check advisor’s door a week or two in advance for
sign-up sheet.
Secondary Education Students
 Secondary Education Majors must meet
with both of their advisors:
1. Content Area Advisor (first).
2. TED Advisor (second).
What to Take to Your
Advising Appointment
 Tentative schedule for next semester.
 Completed Field Application Form (if
applicable).
 Three (3) copies of clearances:
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Keep
copies!
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Act 34, 151, 114, and 24 Clearances (State
Police, Child Abuse, FBI, Arrest/Conviction).
Negative TB test.
HINT: Allow enough time to gather these documents!
Registering for Courses
You can register when:
1. Your advisor has electronically approved
your registration
2. You have submitted the field application
form.
3. You have submitted supportive documents:
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Copies of clearances and TB test.
Note: Your advisor will not approve your registration
until all of these items are completed and submitted.
Advising Caution
REMEMBER:
• Students are responsible for planning
their course sequences.
• TED Advisors simply supply advice.
• Students, not TED Advisors, are
responsible for their course selections
and schedules.
Your lawyer will not be able to help you
if you don’t properly plan your schedule,
causing you a delay in graduating.
Questions about Advising
• When should you speak with your advisor?
– Changes, questions, or problems.
– When you take/pass a test.
• Who is responsible for your schedule?
– You are.
• What things should you do before advising week?
– View registration materials on Registrar’s channel on eMU.
– Sign up for an appointment.
– Develop your proposed schedule.
Questions about Advising
• What should you take to your advising
appointment?
– Tentative schedule.
– Field application form.
– 3 copies of clearances and TB test.
TED Faculty
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Teaches at least 12 credits per semester.
Maintains 4 office hours every week.
Advise a number of TED students.
Supervise field experiences, junior practicum,
and student teaching.
Meet the TED Faculty
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Dr. Kingsley Banya
Mrs. Michelle Brague
Dr. Stephen Broskoske
Dr. Jodi Loughlin
Dr. Patricia McCann, RSM
Dr. Joseph Rogan
Dr. Susan Tomascik
Dr. Molly Vitale
Continue
Dr. Kingsley Banya
• Department Chair
• Teaches:
Cultural Awareness
Freshman Field
Secondary Education
Courses
Mrs. Michelle Brague
• Coordinator of
Fields
• Coordinator of
Student Teaching
• Teaches:
Math Methods
Senior Seminar
Dr. Steve Broskoske
• Teaches:
Educational Technology
Education Seminar
Ed. Seminar Field
Music Methods
Secondary Education
courses
• Director of Graduate Teacher
Education
Dr. Jodi Loughlin
• Teaches:
Reading Methods
Children’s Literature
Graduate courses
Dr. Pat McCann, RSM
• Teaches:
Early Childhood
courses.
Curriculum
Teaching
Dr. Joe Rogan
• Teaches:
Methods in
Learning Support
Classroom
Management
Special Ed. courses
Dr. Susan Tomascik
• Transfer coordinator.
• Teaches:
Learning
Childrens’ Literature
Parent conferencing
Graduate courses
Dr. Molly Vitale
• Teaches:
Special education
courses.
SPE courses.
Adjunct Faculty
• Adjunct (part-time) instructors teach some
TED courses.
– Selected to teach because of their expertise in
specific areas.
– Available by phone or e-mail.
– Not required to maintain office hours.
TED Guidebook
SECTION 7
Involvement and Recommendations
Student Organizations
Required
• ALL TED students are expected to be active
members of the following MU organization:
– MU Education Club.
Note: Students enrolled in some fields are
asked to volunteer in club projects.
Adult students can substitute other volunteer
activities for club activities.
MU Education Club
(Required)
• Open to all TED students.
• Raise money: Run fundraisers.
• Spend money: Conduct/participate in
worthwhile events that benefit K-12
students and/or the community.
• Sell TED clothing items!
• Opportunity to give back.
• Leadership opportunity. (Looks great on resume!)
Student Organizations
Recommended
• Students are encouraged to join campus
chapters of professional organizations:
– National Education Association/Pennsylvania
Education Association (NEA/PSEA)
– Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Student Organizations
Other Organizations Recommended
• Early Childhood majors:
– Student/National Association of Educators of
Young Children (S/NAEYC).
• Elementary majors:
– International Reading Association (IRA).
• Middle level majors:
– National Middle School Association (NMSA)
Student Organizations
Recommended for Sec. Ed. Students
• Secondary education majors:
– Student/National Council of Teachers of
English (S/NCTE)
– Student/National Association of Science
Teachers (S/NAST)
– Student/National Association of Social Studies
Teachers (S/NASST)
– Student/National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics (S/NCTM).
Check with a faculty member in your specialization area.
Letters of Recommendation
• Ask a faculty member who you feel is
familiar enough with you to write an
appropriate letter.
• Request in writing (e-mail or memo).
• Submit your current resume.
• Submit all the information you know about
the job/scholarship/award.
Letters of Recommendation
• Submit other pertinent, helpful information:
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Classes you took with professor.
Awards.
Achievements.
Service.
Experience.
TED Guidebook
SECTION 10
Insurance
Insurance
• The University-sponsored policy covers:
– Students & faculty who participate in activities
that are a requirement of the curriculum.
– The University for claims arising out of the
supervision/instruction of the students insured.
If you are injured during field
experience, tell your field
advisor or Mrs. Brague.
Preventing Disease
Required:
• Negative tuberculin
skin test (PPD or
Mantaux).
Recommended:
• Tetanus Toxoid
(booster within 5
years)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps,
Reubella)
• Poliomyelitis
• Hepatitis B
TED Guidebook
SECTION 11
Professionalism
PDE View on Professionalism
Pennsylvania Code
of
Professional Practice
and Conduct
for Educators
www.pde.state.pa.us
Academic Integrity
Except in
cooperative
learning situations,
students must do
their own work.
Any effort to take
personal credit for
work done by
others is a violation
of the policy.
Academic Integrity
Examples of Violations
• Cheating on a quiz or test.
• Copying whole or parts of modules from
another student (past or present).
• Using inappropriate assistance in
completing projects and papers.
• Misrepresenting others’ ideas as our own
(either purposely or accidentally).
Ethical and
Fair Use of Technology
TED expects that,
in the classroom
and field sites,
students will use
technology in
appropriate ways.
• Some people in
society challenge the
boundaries of fair
use, ethics, and
courteousness, due to
the lack of the
existence of a
socially accepted,
clear code of
etiquette in the use of
technological tools.
Ethical Use of Technology
Examples of Violations
• Except in emergencies, use of cell phones
(including text messaging), PDA’s, hand-held
computing devices, instant messenger, wireless
Internet connections, and other communication
technologies shall not permitted in the
classroom.
• Use of technological tools during in-class quizzes
or tests shall not be permitted, except as
authorized by an instructor.
Ethical Use of Technology
Emergency Phone Use
• It is permissible to keep your cell phone on
in class, provided that you place it in the
vibrate mode.
• Sign up to receive emergency transmissions
from the Alert-MU emergency notification
system on e-MU.
TED Honor Code
1. Students are expected to behave honorably
while engaged in quizzes and examinations.
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As a sign of respect for the integrity of their students,
TED faculty will not proctor quizzes or examinations.
2. Students are expected to report incidents of
cheating.
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Quiz or exam: Report to instructor within 1 hour.
Modules or course projects: Report to instructor
within 1 day.
TED Guidebook
SECTION 13
Certification
Certification
• Students who complete a program offered
by the TED become candidates for an
Instructional I Certification provided by
PDE.
• Teaching certifications are awarded by
PDE, not by the University.
Certification in Other States
• Students who desire certifications from another
state or U.S. territory must contact that entity’s
Department of Education for information about its
application process and requirements.
Talk to Mrs.
Brague for more
information.
Next Week
• TED Curriculum and Course Information.
• Class will be co-taught by Mr. Joe
Redington, University Registrar.