Overview - Education Department, Undergraduate

MAJORS

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GRADES P-5

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION P-5 (see APS Program- KY)

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION K-6 (see APS Program- FL)

MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADES 5-9

LBD P-12 DUAL CERTIFICATION

MSD P-12 DUAL CERTIFICATION

P-12 EDUCATION AND SECONDARY EDUCATION 8-12 (major requirements housed in other departments)

ART GRADES P-12
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE GRADES 8-12
CHEMISTRY GRADES 8-12
ENGLISH GRADES 8-12
FRENCH GRADES P-12
HEALTH EDUCATION & PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRADES P-12
LATIN EDUCATION P-12
MATHEMATICS GRADES 8-12
MUSIC EDUCATION P-12
PSYCHOLOGY GRADES 8 - 12
SOCIAL STUDIES GRADES 8-12
SPANISH GRADES P-12

MINORS

PRE-EDUCATION for the associate degree

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Dr. S. Powers, Dean

Dr. R. Oswald, Associate Dean

Professors: Dr. V. Lowe, Dr. R. Oswald, Dr. S. Pauler, Dr. S. Powers

Associate Professor: Dr. T. Crook

Assistant Professors:, Dr. C. Horn, Ms. B. Kennedy, Ms. H. Rader, Mr. J. P. Rader, Mr. D. Riel, Dr. J. Wallace,

Prof. M. Butler

Asbury University has a variety of teaching majors leading to either the Bachelor of Science in Education or the Bachelor of Arts degree. The mission of the School of Education is as follow:

Our mission as the School of Education is to facilitate the preparation of professional educators who embody world-class academic excellence, spiritual integrity, and servant leadership.

The goal of the School of Education is to provide a strong academic Clinical-Based Preparation Program and to prepare quality educators who are committed to professional excellence and who positively impact P-12 student learning. It is the intent of the School of Education to provide educators who can design instruction, assess student learning, analyze the work of learners, diagnose pupil progress, and prescribe for student success. To accomplish this, candidates in education will have specific and intentional clinical opportunities in each course and will have extended clinical school-embedded experiences integrated throughout the preparation process. The entire program is designed to facilitate education candidates entering a student-centered profession for the 21^st century.

This commitment is embodied in the School of Education’s model: "Facilitators of Student Success," which seeks to prepare educators in response to the Kentucky Teacher Standards who will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of content
Design/plan instruction
Create/maintain learning climate
Implement/manage instruction
Assess and communicate learning results
Demonstrate implementation of technology
Reflect/evaluate teaching/learning
Collaborate with colleagues/parents/others
Engage in professional development
Demonstrate professional leadership
Demonstrate dispositions that facilitate student learning and success while fostering professional community

An integral facet of the program is education in a Christian context with preparation for service in various educational settings. Addressing a broad range of contemporary educational issues, many courses offer opportunities for working with school-age young people. Cooperating officials of nearby school systems provide the School of Education staff and students access to practical educational experiences. The School of Education preparation programs are approved and accredited by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board and accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), now changing to the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Candidates who are on the Orlando campus follow the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPS).

TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM

The Teacher Education Program is administered through a Performance Assessment System built on a continuous improvement cycle which includes four progress check points or “Gates”:

Gate 1—Program Entry; complete Form 1

Gate 2—Admission to Teacher Education; admission to upper level courses

Gate 3—Admission to Student Teaching; complete Form 2

Gate 4—Program Exit; recommendation for certification

Each Gate consists of an interview and a portfolio review. A student must complete each Gate successfully (proficient rating) on both the interview and portfolio review before moving to the next Gate. Candidates in education use an e-portfolio process for each of the Gate assessments.

Students seeking a recommendation for a teaching certificate must be accepted into the Teacher Education Program (Gate 2) in order to complete required professional courses (300 or above). Receiving a “proficient” rating at Gate 3 is required to pursue the professional semester and obtain a student teaching assignment. Fulfilling the requirements of Gate 4 (exit from program) results in a recommendation for certification. Student teaching, which is considered to be a full-semester of coursework, involves two weeks of seminars and day-long involvement and participation for 13 weeks during a semester in a local school district. A minimum grade of 2.75 for all coursework in the cumulative, major, and professional courses GPAs must be maintained for continuation in all education major programs. [The professional courses are as follows: ED/EDA 301, 320, 341, 342, 350, 360, 380, 390, 385, 393, 395, 401, 405, 410, 420, 421, 422, 425, 428, and all Student Teaching courses.]

ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION (GATE 2)

Gate 2 Admission For Traditional Undergraduate- Residential Programs:

1. Meet Teacher Education Program entry requirements.

2. Obtain a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in the cumulative GPA for admission into the Teacher Education Program.

3. Submit a formal application (Form 1) for admission into teacher education.

4. Obtain a grade of "C" or above in each of these courses:

ENG 110 or ENG 151 (or ENG equivalent)
COM 130 or 150 (or equivalent)
MAT 120 for middle school, secondary, and P-12 education majors (May be met by ACT/SAT Math score of 26/600) or MAT 201 (or equivalent) for elementary education majors

5. Complete the PRAXIS I and obtain KY passing scores.

6. Obtain a grade of "C" or above in ED/EDA 200 Introduction to Education.

7. Complete successfully ED/EDA 201 Structured Inquiry Clinical, 60 hours, that includes at least one diversity experience with positive teacher recommendations (proficient rating)—including disposition ratings.

8. Obtain clearance from the Office of Student Development concerning moral, social, and ethical behavior.

9. Obtain 5 positive recommendations with disposition ratings for admission into teacher education.

10. Submit completed “Character and Fitness” form that meets Kentucky’s Code of Ethics

11. Complete a successful interview with the Teacher Education Committee (Proficient ranking).

12. Obtain an overall Proficient score on the Gate 2 portfolio, which includes Standard XI for dispositions.

Gate 2 Admission For APS – Adult Professional Studies - Elementary Education Programs:

1. Obtain 39 credit hours plus the first 14 credit hours in the Elementary ADULT PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Program.

2. Obtain a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in cumulative, professional, and major GPAs by the end of the 14 elementary education credit hours.

3. Submit a formal application (Form 1) for admission into teacher education.

4. Obtain a grade of "C" or above in each of these courses:

ENG 110 or ENG 151 (or ENG equivalent)
COM 130 or 150 (or equivalent)
MAT 201 (or equivalent) for elementary education majors

5. Complete the PRAXIS I and obtain KY passing scores or obtain a passing score on the FL General Knowledge Test.

6. Obtain a grade of "C" or above in EDA 200 Introduction to Education.

8. Sign off on the Community Life Form.

9. Obtain 5 positive recommendations with disposition ratings for admission into teacher education. Two of the five recommendations come from application to the Program (one personal and one professional).

10. Submit completed “Character and Fitness” form that meets Kentucky’s/Florida’s Code of Ethics.

11. Complete a successful interview with the Teacher Education Committee (Proficient ranking).

12. Obtain an overall Proficient score on the Gate 2 portfolio, which includes Standard XI for dispositions.

ADMISSION TO STUDENT TEACHING (GATE 3) - all programs

1. Cumulative GPA 2.75 minimum

2. Major GPA 2.75 minimum

3. Professional GPA 2.75 minimum

4. Complete Form 2--Application to Student Teaching

5. Obtain positive department approval, including disposition ratings

6. Submit completed “Character and Fitness” form that meets Kentucky’s/Florida’s Code of Ethics or the comparable documentation in Florida

7. Complete all professional education courses with a grade of “C” or better

8. Obtain Medical Clearance

9. Complete criminal background check

10. Obtain a Proficient rating on each ED/EDA 301 & 401 Clinicals

11. Obtain a Proficient rating on the interview

12. Obtain a Proficient rating on the portfolio, including Standard XI for dispositions

13. Interview with the Director of Clinical/Field Experiences

EXIT FROM PROGRAM – RECOMMENDATION FOR TEACHER CERTIFICATION (GATE 4) – all programs

1. Cumulative GPA minimum of 2.75

2. Major GPA minimum of 2.75

3. Professional GPA minimum of 2.75

4. Complete Certification Application

5. Obtain positive cooperating teacher recommendation, including Standard XI for dispositions

6. Complete and meet the criteria on the “Character and Fitness” Form or FL Code of Ethics

7. Complete student teaching with a Proficient rating, including Standard XI for dispositions

8. Obtain a Proficient rating on the interview

9. Obtain a Proficient rating on the portfolio, including Standard XI for dispositions

Licensure Examinations:

All education majors are required to take the appropriate PRAXIS II Specialty Area Exam(s) and the respective Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) or Florida assessments (FCTE) prior to graduation.

Certification (Gate 4)

The Teacher Education Program at Asbury University is accredited by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE—now CAEP—Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation). Requirements for each teaching area at Asbury University are in compliance with the minimum regulations set forth by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board and are subject to change. Each program curricular design responds to the specific NCATE (CAEP) specialty professional associations (SPA).

Applicants for a Kentucky teaching certificate must complete state approved program requirements and all graduation requirements which provide for meeting the initial academic certification standards. To be recommended for certification, a candidate must pass the Gate 4 interview and the portfolio review with a proficient rating, which includes a rating on candidate dispositions. For certification the candidate must also receive scores that meet or exceed the Kentucky established minimums on the PRAXIS II Specialty Area Assessment(s) and Principles of Learning and Teaching or the Florida assessments.

When the approved teacher education program and Kentucky certification testing requirements have been met and when an application for Kentucky certification has been completed, a Statement of Eligibility may be requested from the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (Florida certification process will be explained to Orlando candidates). Upon securing a teaching contract in Kentucky or Florida, the beginning teacher must participate in the Kentucky Teacher Internship Program (KTIP) or the Florida process for Professional certification during the first year of teaching in Kentucky.

Asbury graduates currently teach throughout the United States and in many foreign countries. Over 60% of the states, including Kentucky, belong to the Interstate Certification Compact. (When certification is desired in another state, keep in mind that most state Departments of Education request a copy of the teaching certificate obtained from the state in which the teacher education program was completed.) Graduates can contact a state’s Department of Education to ask for an application for certification and can contact the Certification Specialist at Asbury University for assistance in interpreting individual state certification requirements.

Student Teaching Overseas - Asbury is affiliated with Interaction International/CCTECC (Christian College Teacher Education Coordinating Council) and SEND International. These organizations provide Asbury with an accredited framework to offer overseas student teaching. Dual placement is necessary, with candidates teaching stateside in a local school district with supervision by Education faculty during the first half of the semester. Student teaching overseas occurs during the last half of the professional semester. Careful consideration needs to take place by anyone desiring to student teach overseas. There is an application and stateside training fee. Candidates must apply at least one full calendar year in advance of student teaching placement. Contact the Director of Field and Clinical Experiences in the School of Education for details and application specifications.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

The Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board mandates four levels of certification requirements which include Elementary (P-5), Middle School (5-9), Secondary (8-12), and all grade levels (P-12) Education. Students must meet the requirements of one of the prescribed certification programs.

Fifty percent of the major must be taken at Asbury University to receive a degree, and student teaching must be completed in a school district with which Asbury has a contractual agreement. All program requirements are in response to Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board and Florida Department of Education regulations and are subject to change.

2012-2013 BULLETIN 07/13/2012