Teacher Education Advisory Council

University of South Carolina BeaufortMay 5, 20114:00 p.m.

Welcome & Agenda•Greetings & Introductions•Approval of Minutes (Spring 2010)•TEAC Purpose•Conceptual Framework Standards•Accreditation Benchmarks/Requirements•Review Key Assessment Data/Examples/ADEPT•Demographics•NCATE & Report Updates•Changes & Program Improvements•Future Opportunities•Discussion/Recommendations•TEAC Meeting Survey

TEAC PurposeThe Teacher Education Advisory Council shall be comprised of all education faculty and staff, students, members of the community, principals and teachers from partnership schools, and educators from the USCB service region. The purpose of the council shall be to review and monitor the USCB Teacher Education unit and the quality of its graduates. In addition, the council may make suggestions for the improvement of the unit and program(s). The council will issue a written report of its meeting through minutes and any special reports deemed necessary to communicate with the faculty and administration for the improvement of the unit and program(s). The council shall meet twice a year, once during the fall semester and once during the spring semester. The council membership will be as follows:

• All USCB Department of Education faculty• The principal (or designee) and two faculty members from each partnership school

(hosted Interns within the past 3 years or regularly host practica courses)• The Beaufort and Jasper County School District Superintendent(s) (or designee)• Four community members from the USCB service region (4)• Two students from each of the USCB Department of Education Degree Program(s) • Chairs from English, Speech, & Theatre; Humanities & Fine Arts; Social Sciences;

Science & Mathematics Departments (4); and General Education Committee Chair

The Constructivist Educator asNURTURER

N-1. Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with the learner while identifying the uniqueness of each student.(D)N-2. Demonstrate positive relationships and seek partnerships with families of learners. (D)N-3. Demonstrate knowledge of human development and support, facilitate, and nurture learning.(K)

The Constructivist Educator asCOMMUNICATOR

C-1. Communicate effectively with students, parents, peers and the community using a variety of communication skills including verbal and nonverbal techniques, writing, technology, and media. (S,D)

The Constructivist Educator asREFLECTIVE

PROFESSIONAL

R-1. Reflect on classroom practice utilizing these reflections to improve future practice and classroom instruction. (K,S,D)R-2. Demonstrate a dedication to lifelong learning. (D)R-3. Demonstrate knowledge of educational theory as well as current trends through reading, research and attendance at professional conferences. (K) R-4. Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics and dispositions.(K,S,D)

The Constructivist Educator asFACILITATOR/INSTRUCTOR

F/I-1. Identify the principles of constructivism as well as other learning theories. (K) F/I-2. Demonstrate best practice in the classroom including developmentally appropriate practice, differentiated instruction, and socially and culturally appropriate pedagogical skills. (S) F/I-3. Demonstrate local, state, and national standards and their application to the curriculum. (K,S)F/I-4. Demonstrate classroom management skills that include a wide array strategies (S) F/I-5. Recognize and respond to the diverse needs and individual differences of learners and design appropriate assessments. (S)

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK STANDARDS

LEVELS ASSESSMENTS BENCHMARKS CONSTRUCTIVIST EDUCATOR PROFICIENCIES

Level IPre-ProfessionalOpen to all studentsmeeting University entrance requirements.

1. GPA 2.752. PRAXIS I: R 175, W-173, M-1723. “ C” or better in all Pre-Professional

Education courses, English 101, 102, Speech, Math 221, 222.

4. Background check5. Professional Program Disposition

Statement & Recommendations6. Service Learning: 25 hours

1. Acceptance to the University2. Completion of a minimum 55 hours of required general

education courses as identified in the Department of Education Program of Study

3. Education majors must see program advisor two times per year.

4. Professional Program Application deadline: February 1 and October 1.

5. Verification of all assessment data by Education Advisor.

NurturerN1, N2, N3CommunicatorC1Reflective ProfessionalR4Facilitator/InstructorF1

Level IIProfessional ProgramOpen only to education majors who have been accepted to the professional program.

1. GPA 2.75/3.0 (Ed)2. PRAXIS II: 1583. Child Study4. Family Study 5. Integrated Thematic Unit(s)6. Internship Interview7. SLED check

1. Maintain at least 3.0 GPA in education coursework.2. Internship Applications deadlines prior to final semester:

January 15th and September 15th

3. SC SDE Clearance4. No provisional admission.5. Appeals are considered when all requirements have been met.6. Verification of all requirements by Field Experiences

Coordinator

NurturerN1, N2, N3CommunicatorC1Reflective ProfessionalR3Facilitator/InstructorF1, F2, F3, F4, F5

Level IIIInternshipOpen to candidates who have completed all requirements for Level II.

1. GPA 2.75/3.0 (Ed)2. ADEPT Evaluations 3. Dispositions Evaluation4. Internship Portfolio 5. Video analysis and self-reflection6. Final ADEPT Summative Evaluation

1. Approval of Internship Application by Education Committee.2. ADEPT Orientation for Interns and Cooperating Teachers3. Participation in Professional Conference4. Senior Seminar

NurturerN1, N2, N3CommunicatorC1Reflective ProfessionalR1, R2, R3Facilitator/InstructorF1, F2, F3, F4, F5

Level IVProgram CompletionOpen only to students who have completed all requirements for Level III.

1. GPA 2.752. Passing Scores on Praxis II: Principles

of Learning and Teaching (PLT) 3. Program Completer Survey

1. Graduation Application2. Recommendation for certification: University Supervisor3. South Carolina Department of Education Application for

Certification

Reflective ProfessionalR2Facilitator/InstructorF1, F2, F3, F4, F5

Level VProfessional Educator

1. Alumni Survey2. Employer Survey

1. ADEPT Evaluation Report: IHE Portal

NurturerN1, N2, N3CommunicatorC1Reflective ProfessionalR1, R2, R3Facilitator/InstructorF1, F2, F3, F4, F5

Assessment Data

•Title II: Praxis Data•LiveText Data Reports •Program Completer Survey Data

2010 Education MajorsGender n %Female 121 89%Male 24 11%

RaceHispanic 2 1.50%

African American 32 24%Caucasion 98 72%2 or more 3 2%Unknown 1 0.50%

Full-Time 128 94%Part-Time 8 6%

Class LevelFreshman 57 42%

Sophomore 30 22%Junior 19 14%Senior 30 22%

Traditional 102 75%Non-tranditional 34 25%

Official RegistrarFall 2010136

Unofficial DatabaseSpring 2011182

EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (0021)

All enrolled students who have completed all nonclinical courses, 2009-10           113 112 99% 180

Test Company: ETS Other enrolled students, 2009-10 22 22 100% 181 158 160 155 97% 179Score Range: 100-200 All program completers, 2009-10 20 20 100% 178 158 614 612 100% 183  All program completers, 2008-09 10 10 100% 180 158 619 619 100% 183  All program completers, 2007-08 12 12 100% 182 158 641 640 100% 183

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PRINCIPLES LEARNING AND TEACHING K-6 (0522)

All enrolled students who have completed all nonclinical courses, 2009-10           250 224 90% 175

Test Company: ETS Other enrolled students, 2009-10 12 10 83% 176 165 271 233 86% 175Score Range: 100-200 All program completers, 2009-10 20 20 100% 176 165 1441 1394 97% 177  All program completers, 2008-09 10 10 100% 175 165 1414 1389 98% 178  All program completers, 2007-08 12 12 100% 177 165 1517 1505 99% 178

HEOA - Title II2009 - 2010 Academic Year

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA -BEAUFORT5841

South Carolina

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