Education
Professor Lowe, ChairProfessors Banker, Pauler, Young
Associate Professor Oswald
Assistant Professors Crook, Gagle, L. Anderson
Asbury College has a variety of teaching majors leading to either the Bachelor of Science in Education or the Bachelor of Arts degree. The goal of the Education Department is to provide a strong academic program and prepare quality educators who are committed to professional excellence and who positively impact P-12 student learning. This commitment is embodied in the Education Department's model: "Facilitators of Student Success." Embedded within the model are standards for educator preparation as follows:
A teacher who is a Facilitator of Student Success will demonstrate competence in these teacher performance standards:
• Design and plan instruction and learning climates
• Create a learning climate
• Introduce, implement, and manage instruction
• Assess student learning and communicate results
• Reflect and evaluate teaching, learning, and programs
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and agencies
• Evaluate professional performances and development
• Demonstrate adequate content knowledge
• Use technology to support instruction
• Demonstrate professional leadership
• Demonstrate dispositions that facilitate student learning and success
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, as well as the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board, provide the Department staff and students access to practical educational experiences.
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 (sophomore standing)
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 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 course work, 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 point average of 2.75 must be maintained for all education major programs.
Admission to Teacher Education (GATE 2)
In order to seek admission to the Teacher Education Program at Asbury College, a student must have:
1. obtained a minimum of 30 semester hours of college credit (sophomore standing).
2. filed an application with the Education Office for Admission to the Teacher Education Program (GATE 2) on the official form provided (FORM 1), after the semester in which the applicant has earned 30 semester hours.
NOTE: The application for certification requires all applicants to sign a statement of verification of character and fitness, which includes never having been convicted of a misdemeanor, a felony, or a crime involving moral turpitude.
3. obtained a grade of "C" or above in following: ED 200 Introduction to Education, which is to include satisfactory completion of the practicum component (ED 210), positive cooperating teacher recommendation(s), and a prepared, proficient entry teacher portfolio; (ED 220; ED 230/240 recommended).
4. obtained a grade of "C" or above in ENG 110 Freshman Composition (or ENG 251); COM 150 Principles of Communication; MAT 162 Elementary School Mathematics I or MAT 120 Concepts of Computer Science and Math (or its equivalent).
5. completed the ACT examination with a composite score of 21 or higher. Those who have met the minimum PRAXIS I score requirements will be exempt from taking the ACT. Each candidate must demonstrate competency in the basic skills.
6. obtained a minimum cumulative g.p.a. of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
7. obtained clearance from the Office of Student Development concerning moral, social, and ethical behavior acceptable to the school community and the community at large.
8. completed the GATE 2 portfolio review (including standard on dispositions) and Teacher Education committee interview with a minimum score of “proficient.”
9. obtained 5 positive recommendations with disposition ratings for admission.
Continuation in the program requires a 2.75 g.p.a. in all coursework (cumulative), the teaching major, and in the professional core. The professional courses are as follows: ED 320, 340, 342, 350, 360, 370, 380, 393, 400, 405, 410, 420, 421, 422, 423, 425, 430, 435, 440, 450, 455, 460, 465, 470, 999 (Student Teaching code)
Admission to Student Teaching (GATE 3)
In order to seek admission to the Student Teaching professional semester at Asbury College, a student must have:
1. filed a Supervised Student Teaching Application (FORM 2) with the Education Office by midterm of the semester prior to student teaching.
2. completed at least 75% of the course work for the teaching major (senior standing).
3. completed all institutional prerequisites with respect to time in residence and laboratory experiences.
4. obtained a minimum g.p.a. of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in the professional education core, the teaching major, and the cumulative g.p.a. (Middle school majors must obtain a minimum g.p.a. of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in the professional education core, each of the two teaching minors, and the cumulative g.p.a.)
5. been admitted to and retained good standing in the Teacher Education Program (GATE 2).
6. received the recommendation of his/her major department.
7. received the recommendation of the Department of Education.
8. submitted a current physical examination report (to be done immediately prior to student teaching.)
9. completed the GATE 3 (Admission to Student Teaching) interview with proficient rating, completed field components with a proficient rating, presented a proficient e-portfolio, and demonstrated a proficient rating on Standard X regarding dispositions.
Certification 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) prior to graduation.
Certification (GATE 4)
The Teacher Education Program at Asbury College is accredited by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Requirements for each teaching area at Asbury College 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 specialty professional associations (SPA’s).
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.
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. Upon securing a teaching contract in Kentucky, the beginning teacher must participate in the Kentucky Teacher Internship Program (KTIP) 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 College for assistance in interpreting individual state certification requirements.
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 College 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 regulations and subject to change.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GRADES (P-5) (83 hour major + general education + electives)
ART 200; ED 200, 210, 220, 230, 320, 341, 342, 350, 360, 380, 400, 405, 410, 430/435 or 440; ENG 240, 360; GEO 211; HED 322; MAT 162, 261, 262; MED 301; PSY 100
Academic Emphasis—12 hours from one of the following areas (general education and other courses required above may not be included):
English (12);
English as a Second Language (12 hours from ED 418,ENG 200, 331, 335, 336); Mathematics (12 hours from MAT 131 or higher; not 162, 261, 262);
Science (12 hours from BIO, CHE, ESC, and/or PHY);
Social Studies (12 hours from HIS, PS, PSY, and/or SOC);
World Language (12 hours in one language);
Fine Arts (12 hours from Music and/or ART with 3 hour limit on independent studies, ensembles, private lessons);
Cross-Cultural (12 hours as follows: SOC 212, 312, SW 353; 3 hours from COM 311, ENG 200, 362, MIS 201, 312, 322, 323, 330).
Learning and Behavior Disorders (P-12) (12 from ED 225, 330, 332,334, 338, 415, and 416; completion of all 18 hours provides dual certification in elementary and special education)
Interdisciplinary Emphasis (12 hours from Humanities [Fine Arts, Literature, Philosophy], English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Communications, and World Languages; not ENG 100 or MAT 100)
LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR DISORDERS (P-12) DUAL CERTIFICATION WITH ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL (19)
Learning and Behavior Disorders (P-12) Dual Certification with Elementary/Middle School (19) ED 225, 330, 332, 334, 338, 415, 416.
MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADES (5-9) (61-64 hour major + general education + electives)
Professional Courses (37): ED 200, 210, 220, 240, 320, 385, 405, 410, 425, 450 and 455.
Middle School Education Minors (48): Select two from the following five minors:
English & Communication Middle School Education Minor (24): ENG 230, 231, 232, 250, 301, 302, 331, 361.
Mathematics Middle School Education Minor (26): MAT 152, 181, 232, 241, 362, 462; MAT 371 or 471; CSC 113 or 121.
Science Middle School Education Minor (24): BIO 161,162,163,164; BIO/CHE 341; CHE 111, 112; ESC 202, PSC 151.
Social Studies Middle School Education Minor (27): HIS 301, 302, 350, 351 or 352, 3 hours from HIS 320-329; PS 101 (or PS 300); GEO 211; ECN 100; SOC 100 or PSY 100.
Learning And Behavior Disorders (P-12) (18): ED 225, 330, 332, 334, 338, 415, 416
P - 12 EDUCATION
P-12 EDUCATION (All grade levels) Students preparing to teach at all levels must follow the curriculum as outlined by the departments offering P-12 majors. These majors have the following components: general education 46.5-48 hours; professional courses 28-34 hours; P-12 teaching major 39-61.5 hours. Major Fields: Art, French, Health and Physical Education, Music, and Spanish.
SECONDARY EDUCATION (8-12)
Students preparing to teach at the secondary level must follow the curriculum as outlined by the departments offering majors in education. Note: Secondary majors may obtain a middle school extension by taking the additional methods course for middle school. These majors have the following components: general education 39-48 hours; professional courses 37 hours; and teaching major 42-56 hours. Major Fields: Biological Science, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, and Social Studies.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE P-12 (15 hour endorsement; education majors only)
ENG 200, 331, 335, 336; ED 418
MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADES 5-9 EXTENSION (27-30 hour extension)
ED 425; plus one of the Middle School Education Minors. The middle school certification extension may be added to the secondary education or elementary major. Elementary Education (P-5) majors may add a Middle School extension by completing one of the four Middle school minors.
