ECE majors meeting video

The Catalog – Your contract with FMU. : 

The Catalog – Your contract with FMU.

How Your ECE Program Works: 

How Your ECE Program Works Complete General Education requirements. Take and pass Praxis I (Writing, Reading, Math). Become admitted into Professional Program . Move through required program of study. Complete the 2 semesters prior to student teaching: Block A & Block B. Take and pass Praxis II & PLT . Complete final semester: Student Teaching.

Program Sheets – Your Responsibility: 

Program Sheets – Your Responsibility

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Fall FRESHMAN YEAR Spring English 112 3 English 200 3 Speech Communication 101 3 Math 170 3 Art or Theatre 101 3 Science with lab 4 Political Science 101 or 103 3 Music or Theatre 101 3 Elective 3 Education 190 3 Education 191 1 TOTAL CREDITS 15 TOTAL CREDITS 17

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Fall SOPHOMORE YEAR Spring English 341 3 Science with lab 4 Math 270 3 Computer Science 150T 3 Science with lab 4 Education 311 3 Education 305 3 Math 370 3 Psychology 315 3 History 3 Education 313 1 TOTAL CREDITS 16 TOTAL CREDITS 17

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Fall JUNIOR YEAR Spring BLOCK A (Extended Preschool Practicum) Early Childhood Education 302 3 Early Childhood Education 314 3 Geography 101 3 Early Childhood Education 319 2 Art 217 3 Early Childhood Education 321 3 Social Science 3 Education 380 2 Literature 3 English 313 3 Health 312 3 TOTAL CREDITS 15 TOTAL CREDITS 16

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Fall SENIOR YEAR Spring BLOCK B (Extended Elementary Practicum) STUDENT TEACHING (12 week clinical) Early Childhood Education 315 3 Education 487 2 Early Childhood Education 320 3 Education 489 1 Early Childhood Education 420 3 Education 490 6 Early Childhood Education 313 3 Education 490B 6 Education 391 2 TOTAL CREDITS 14 TOTAL CREDITS 15

Sciences are tricky---be careful!: 

Sciences are tricky---be careful! Biology Physical Science 3 rd Science (choose one) Biology ( prefer 104; May not take BIOL 104 and 105) Chemistry 150 (prefer) or 101 Physics or Chemistry or Astronomy, or another Biology (do not take BIOL 104 and 105) Physical Science 101 Astronomy or Physical Science 102 or 103, or another Biology (do not take BIOL 104 and 105) Physics Another Physics or Chemistry or Astronomy, or another Biology (do not take BIOL 104 and 105)

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PRAXIS I Paper Tests: Reading Code 0710 Score 175 Writing Code 0720 Score 173 Math- Code 0730 Score 172 Computer Tests: Reading Code 5710 Score 175 Writing Code 5720 Score 173 Math Code 5730 Score 172

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PRAXIS II Education of Young Children Test Code : 5021 (Computer Based) 0021 (Paper Based) Score : 158 (either version)

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PLT Principles of Learning and Teaching Test Code : 0621 (new code) Score : 165 0521 (old code) Score : 157 Both test codes are available until the end of next semester and then only 0621.

Dispositions Matter!: 

Dispositions Matter! Professional Attributes Respect for Learning Process Ethical Standards Respect for Families, Cultures and Communities Respect for Colleagues, P-12 Students, Faculty & Staff

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Early Childhood Dispositions Assessment Rubric Professional Attributes Candidate is reliable in terms of punctuality and attendance for all classes, meetings, etc. Candidate follows directions. Candidate completes assignments on time. Candidate dresses and grooms professionally. Candidate reflects actively, persistently, & carefully about teaching before, during, and after lesson implementation. Candidate actively seeks opportunities to grow professionally. Candidate demonstrates professional oral and written communication skills Respect for Learning Process Candidate treats all students in a manner that reflects a belief that all students can learn. Candidate has a positive impact on student learning. Candidate is flexible and copes with change. Candidate believes teachers can positively impact student achievement and development. Candidate is committed to a safe and supportive learning environment. Candidate believes in establishing high and challenging standards. Candidate encourages all students to be successful learners. Ethical Standards Candidate is honest. Candidate maintains confidentiality of students and families. Candidate follows and implements school policies. Candidate maintains appropriate relationships with students and school personnel. Candidate acts as a role model for appropriate choices and decisions. Candidate upholds goals and standards of the teaching profession. Candidate refrains from choices and/or actions that could bring harm to students. Respect for Families, Cultures, and Communities Candidate establishes positive rapport and appropriate partnerships with students, families, and the community. Candidate acknowledges & respects differences in culture, race, gender, SES, religion, age, and lifestyle preference. Candidate acknowledges and considers the influence of parents/families/guardians on student development. Candidate acknowledges the complex characteristics of families and communities. Candidate respects diversity. Candidate is tolerant of the many aspects of diversity. Candidate is fair in dealing with students, families, and the community. Candidate continually evaluates the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community). Candidate avoids allowing personal bias to impact interaction and/or instruction. Respect for Colleagues, P-12 Students, Faculty, and Staff Candidate makes significant contributions to group processes. Candidate respects the opinions and contributions of others. Candidate works collaboratively and appropriately with members of the school community.

Advisement is more than registering for classes!: 

Advisement is more than registering for classes!

Did you know?: 

Did you know? You have a personal folder in the School of Education office. Most advisors require that you bring that folder to advisement. You must sign it out with Ms. Parks, and return it immediately after your advisement appointment.

Advisors are here to guide and support!: 

Advisors are here to guide and support! Do you know your advisor?

Dr. Coughenour kcoughenour@fmarion.edu: 

Dr. Coughenour kcoughenour@fmarion.edu CEMC 214 Sign up for an appointment on the sheet posted on office door.

Ms. Gunther jgunther@fmarion.edu: 

Ms. Gunther jgunther@fmarion.edu Sign up for an appointment on the sheet posted on office door. Be sure to include a phone number and email address that you check regularly. RCC 119

Dr. McWayne jmcwayne@fmarion.edu: 

Dr. McWayne jmcwayne@fmarion.edu Sign up for any day or time. (You will register yourself later.) Include phone number. Come prepared. Plan your ideal schedule, and a back–up schedule. Write them down! Print and bring your most current degree audit. See you soon! CEMC 216

Dr. Nixon cnixon@fmarion.edu: 

Dr. Nixon cnixon@fmarion.edu Dr. Nixon meets individually with all advisees. She wants to get to know you! Check her door for a sign up sheet. You may visit with Dr. Nixon prior to your scheduled day. Bring your audit sheet. CEMC 218

Dr. Pawloski tpawloski@fmarion.edu: 

Dr. Pawloski tpawloski@fmarion.edu Sign up sheet is posted on door— always include phone number . Limited advisement days this semester, so don’t wait to sign up. You may come anytime beginning now for advisement. Be on time! Come prepared with your folder , a proposed schedule and printed grade audit . RCC 103

Ms. Searfoss asearfoss@fmarion.edu: 

Ms. Searfoss asearfoss@fmarion.edu RCC 113 Sign up for an appointment on the sheet posted on office door.

School of Education Superheroes: 

School of Education Superheroes

Ms. Brandis – CLINICALS jbrandis@fmarion.edu: 

Ms. Brandis – CLINICALS jbrandis@fmarion.edu Take clinicals seriously! You can never observe enough. Make sure you have a variety of placements –age of children and different schools. Always conduct yourself as a professional--- clinicals are unofficial job interviews. Education Office

Ms. Parks cparks@fmarion.edu : 

Ms. Parks cparks@fmarion.edu Praxis and PLT issues Advisement folders Fingerprinting /SLED checks as required for clinicals Admission into Professional Program & Student Teaching Education Office

Ms. Townsend ntownsend@fmarion.edu: 

Ms. Townsend ntownsend@fmarion.edu CEMC 206

What do employers want to know about you when you apply for a position? http://www.cerra.org/home.html Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, & Advancement : 

What do employers want to know about you when you apply for a position? http://www.cerra.org/home.html Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, & Advancement

FMU School of Education Website: 

FMU School of Education Website http://www.fmarion.edu/academics/schoolofeducation

FMU Center of Excellence Website: 

FMU Center of Excellence Website http://www.fmucenterofexcellence.org

Get involved!: 

Get involved! Save evidence for your portfolio.

See you October 26th -November 4th!: 

See you October 26 th -November 4 th ! Advisement tpawloski@fmarion.edu