Advanced Programs Committee

Minutes of meeting on 12/14/99

In attendance: Carolyn Finch, Assoc. Dean; Chris Bocklage, FA; Kaia Skaggs, TED; Jackie Tracy, EDLD; Judy Williston, TED

Approved minutes from 11/23/99 meeting.

Dr. Finch has browsed and printed off some of the existing conceptual frameworks from master’s programs. She showed an example of another university’s conceptual framework, which looked at 5 broad areas: knowledge of students and society, knowledge of subject matter, knowledge of pedagogy, professional dispositions, and field-based experiences. This example incorporated information from research, best practices, advisory groups, accrediting agencies and organizations, and state standards. It also emanated from faculty discussion, although that discussion was embedded in a research and best-practice base.

The current conceptual frameworks address background, theme, and components of the knowledge base. All of the existing frameworks have a common theme which we might use as a starting point. Most of them go on to address background, theme, and components of a knowledge base. What is missing is the research that supports the knowledge base. We should have a research basis for what is included with a bibliography for each knowledge base component. Each specific program will need to add components particular to that program, also supported by a research base.

Currently initial programs are in a much more developed state than advanced programs. It was suggested that perhaps we come up with matrices which include outcomes rather than courses to show how the conceptual framework components are embodied in our programs. Most of what exists currently is keyed to courses rather than to outcomes. We need to present the information as clearly and succinctly as possible for review committees, and having matrices as well as narrative might help do that.

Lack of representation from all involved programs continues to be a problem. Dr. Williston will continue to try to contact committee members on the list who have not attended and will encourage departments to replace members who cannot attend. We especially need representatives from special ed., elementary ed., reading, physical education, business and technology ed.

Dr. Finch will talk to Dean Robbins about further clarification on the format for the conceptual framework.

Meeting dates for Winter term will beJan 25^th, Feb. 22^nd, March 28^th, April 18^th. The next meeting will be held on Jan. 22th at 3:30 (in 222 Porter???). Possible agenda items include:

• continue to review the conceptual frameworks that already exist

• examine the possibility of creating templates or at least some structure for programs to use to create their conceptual frameworks; possibly using art education’s work or other examples from Dr. Finch.

Respectfully submitted,

Kaia Skaggs, Secretary