College of
Education
UCTE BEGINS COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF INITIAL PREPARATION PROGRAM
At its meeting on November 19, the University Council on Teacher Education (UCTE) heard a report on the NCATE Board of Examiners exit interview from Jerry Robbins.
It also endorsed a proposal from the Department of Art that FA 317 Teaching of Art (2) be removed from the list of courses for which admission to the teacher education program is required.
The bulk of the meeting was devoted, as will be the forthcoming meeting on December 3, to committee work reviewing all aspects of the initial preparation program. Background materials and a list of issues to be considered were provided to each committee.
Committee A is on General Education/Basic Studies for Prospective Teachers. Mildred Lintner is chair and Mary Krieger is an additional member.
Committee B is on Specialty Studies/Major and Minor for Prospective Teachers. Patricia Zimmer is chair. Other committee members are Chris Bocklage, Jim Palasek, Jennifer Sharkey, and Rose Wingo.
Committee C is studying the Professional Studies for Prospective Teachers, with Kathleen Beauvais as chair. Other committee members are Louise Patrick and Carla Tayeh.
Committee D is reviewing the State Subject Matter Test Content and EMU Curriculum, with John Novak, chair. Other committee members are Jerry Jennings, Robbie Johnson, Steve Moyer, and Bonnie Wylo.
Some members of UCTE have not yet joined a committee for this work.
NSTA APPROVES REMAINING SCIENCE PROGRAMS
Dean Jerry Robbins has been notified by NCATE and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) that the programs for preparing secondary teachers of chemistry and earth science have been found to be in compliance with mandatory NSTA guidelines.
A previous submission to NCATE/NSTA apparently was only partially reviewed, resulting in a lack of approval for these two fields. The recent action and notification brings all EMU programs for the preparation of teachers of science into NCATE/NSTA compliance.
ASHTON-MILLER--JOHNSON PAPER ACCEPTED FOR AACTE
A paper on "Enhancing the High School Student Teaching Experience: A Collaborative Project Between Eastern Michigan University and Huron High School (Ann Arbor)" by Kathryn Ashton-Miller and Robbie Johnson has been accepted for presentation at the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE) convention in San Diego.
The paper was one of 198 selected from among almost 600 applications. EMU currently has eight student teachers at Huron High School under Ashton-Miller's supervision.
CALL FOR WORKSHOP PROPOSALS BY INFANT MENTAL HEALTH GROUP
The Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health has issued a call for workshop proposals for the April 25-27 meeting at the University of Michigan. Submission deadline is December 18.
Proposals are requested that deal with increasing understanding and awareness of risk factors and conditions; presentations describing clinical training and supervision, political action, and collegial support; and examples of collaboration between programs, agencies, and systems.
Information is available from Sheryl Goldberg, Lenawee CMH, 1040 S. Winter, Suite 1022, Adrian, MI 49221.
$500 SCHOLARSHIP FOR BERRIEN COUNTY EDUCATION STUDENT
The Berrien County Association for Retired School Personnel offers a $500 scholarship for an accepted prospective teacher with a B average who is a graduate from a Berrien County high school. Application deadline is February 15.
Information is available from Mrs. Mary Wilhelmsen, 5905 Dunham, Stevensville, MI 49127.
BOONE HALL VISITORS
Recent visitors to Boone Hall, as partially reported in an earlier Monday Report, included Senator Joe Schwarz, M.D. Senator Schwarz is the chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for Higher Education and a member of the Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee.
Schwarz was accompanied by Ellen Jeffries, Deputy Director of the Senate Fiscal Agency and Senate Analyst for the Higher Education Appropriations Bill, and Rob Abent, Senate Analyst for the Capital Outlay Bill.
EMU Student Government President Jerry Gemignani and Vice President Michael Sharum toured Boone Hall with Dean Jerry Robbins and Associate Dean Donna Schmitt.
Forthcoming visitors to Boone Hall will include Kelly Sobel, Ed Markwart, and Terese Walls, all of the Michigan Management and Budget agency.
Representative Kirk Profit has been in Boone Hall several times in recent months.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - EMU teacher educators produce:
Knowledgeable professionals who are caring, reflective decision-makers in a culturally diverse society.
(covers all basic-level programs)
THEMES FOR KNOWLEDGE BASES
(see p. 2 for basic level)
The development of educators who are committed to their ongoing professional growth and are aware of the challenges of democracy in our culturally diverse society. These educators will assert leadership, apply and practice scholarship, and exercise reflective
thinking to meet the needs of
learning communities. (covers masters-level programs in early childhood education, elementary education, middle school education, secondary school teaching, K-12 curriculum, and reading)
Development of career and technical education teachers who exercise leadership in their professions, apply and practice scholarship, and develop the business literacy and employability competencies required in a technological and global economy. (covers masters-level program in business education)
Development of technology and career/technical teachers who exercise leadership in their professions, apply and practice scholarship, and develop the creative and critical thinking skills, understanding of social and global impacts of technology, and technical skills required in a technological society. (covers masters-level program in industrial education)
The development of educators who are committed to their ongoing professional growth and are aware of the challenges of democracy in our culturally diverse society. These educators will assert leadership and the ability to cultivate abstract thinking skills and analyze visual statements for personal meaning. (covers masters-level program in art education)
An advanced musician/teacher education program to provide the knowledge and competencies necessary for meeting the culturally diverse music education needs of the twenty-first century. (covers masters-level program in music education)
The development of special education professionals with the comprehensive knowledge, skills, and attitudes to deliver a continuum of habilitative/rehabilitative services to persons with special needs and to their families within a multicultural society. (covers masters-level programs for teachers in special education.
The school counselor as a caring professional whose focus is on the relationships needed to facilitate the development of students for effective living in a changing global society. (covers masters-level program in school counseling)
Based on the recommendations of the Spring Hill Conference, the training emphasis is to provide school psychologists who can meet the comprehensive psychological, educational, and mental health needs of a culturally diverse student population found in the public and private educational institutions of Michigan and the United States. Emphasis is given toward direct and consultative services to students, parents, teachers, and administrators. (covers specialist-level program in school psychology)
The development of leaders with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for helping to build learning communities within a culturally diverse society. (covers masters-level programs in leadership; specialist-level programs in leadership; doctoral program in leadership)
The development of leaders in special education with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for building quality services for persons with special needs and their families within a multicultural society. (covers specialist-level programs for leaders/administrators in special education)
November 9 issue--MDC, NCREL meeting, Ren Group, etc. from previous week. MACTE from previous week--JR, RJ, CTayeh.
PLANNING AHEAD
December 3----UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Alumni Room, McKenny. (Note change of location.)
December 9--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
December 17--UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
January 7--UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
January 13--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
January 15--Deadline for applying for $2000 Hollingworth award in gifted/talented.
January 20--COE faculty meeting with Provost Collins, 4-5 p.m., Boone 31.
January 21--UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny
January 27--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
February 1--Deadline for manuscripts to JTE on "Teacher Education in Relation to National Goals"; manuscripts to ATE on "National Forces on Teaching and Teacher Education." Deadline for applying for Graduate School Research Fund for following year; deadline for applying for AASCU Senior Associate position.
February 4--UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
February 10--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
February 17-20--Eastern Educational Research Association conference, Clearwater, FL. For information contact Jeffrey S. Kaiser, Governors State University, University Park, IL 60466.
February 18--UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
February 24--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
March 4--UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
March 10--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
March 18--UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
March 24--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
April 1--Deadline for manuscripts to JTE on "Supply and Demand of New Teachers and Proposed National Standards and New Sources for Teachers." UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
April 14--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
April 15--UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
April 28--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
May 6--UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
May 12--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
May 20--UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
May 26--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
June 3--UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
June 9--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
June 17--UCTE meeting, 3:30 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.
June 23--COE Council meeting, 2:00 p.m., Gallery I, McKenny.