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Today’s TopicsThe College of Education • Advising• Program Options• Program Milestones• Clearances• Candidacy

Your Year Ahead• Timeline• Managing Stress

Next Steps• Registration Process• Registration Planning• Action Plan check list

Quiz- MAJOR prizes awarded!

Joining the College of Education:What Does it Mean?

• Joining a Community Passionate about Education

• A Professional Program from Day 1• Unique Opportunities for a Unique Calling• Special Responsibilities

Academic AdvisingWhat do We Do?Assist you in developing educational plans compatible with your life goals

Areas Academic Advising Covers:• Establishing goals and an overall academic plan• Academic issues and problem solving• Course schedule options, registration troubleshooting• Academic policies• Candidacy planning and application review• Student teaching and graduation progress

When Should You See Us?At least once per semester

AdvisingHow to Contact Us

Walk-in hours• Mondays 9am-12pm, 2-4pm• First come-first serve, no advisor preferenceScheduled appointments • Tues-Fri, call (215)204-8011• Students free to schedule with advisor of their

choice.Email us• www.temple.edu/education/undergrad

Academic Advising

Taking Ownership of Your Education:• Responsible for your academic progress• Take advantage of resources on campus• Know your program requirements• Know academic policies and deadlines. If

unsure, be assertive and ask!• See an advisor regularly and come prepared!

Level Teacher Education Programs

Early Childhood/Elementary Ed

(PreK-4th)

Designed to prepare teaching of all subject areas

4+1 Program – Highly selective program for students starting as Freshmen. Combination- 4 year B.S. with certification in ECE + 1 year M.A. with certification in Special Ed with choice of focus

Middle Grades(4th-8th)

Math and Language Arts (English) Math and Science Science and Language Arts (English)

Secondary(7th-12th)

Duel Major Programs

World Languages:• Spanish • French• Hebrew• Latin• French• German• Italian• Portuguese

MathEnglishSocial Studies (History)Science• Chemistry• Earth Science• Physics• Biology- (TU Teach-CST)• General Sci (TU Teach- CST)

College of Ed Programs

Other Program OptionsTeacher Certification

Career and Tech Ed (K-12)• Business, Computer & Info Tech Ed• Industrial Ed• Marketing EdArt Ed (Tyler School of Art, K-12)Music Ed (Boyer School of Music, K-12)Health and Phys Ed (College of Health Professions, K-12)

Non Teaching EducationApplied Communication for Professional Educators • Designed for roles in training, organizational development,

conflict management within schools and other organizations.

Program Milestones

Temple College of Ed Major

Gen Ed courses

ClearancesIntro Ed coursesPraxis I

Candidacy Praxis II Methods courses

Student Teaching

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ClearancesWhat are they?• Pennsylvania State Police- Renew yearly• Child Abuse History- Renew yearly• Federal Criminal History- Good for duration of program*• P.P.D. Tuberculin Test - Renew yearly

How do I order them? Links to each clearance site available on:• College of Education Undergraduate Student Community Blackboard

site • College of Education web page

*Must renew if not enrolled for 1 or more semesters or leave U.S. for study abroad or travel.

Temple College of Ed Major

Gen Eds

ClearancesIntro Ed CoursesPraxis I

Candidacy Praxis II Methods

Student Teaching

Clearances

Criminal Records Check• If concerned about passing required clearances,

inform your advisor as soon as possible.

• Being in our Teacher Ed program has unique responsibilities. Minimize risks in your personal life that could jeopardize your teaching plans.

Praxis Exams:What are they?

Praxis I “PPST” Required before Candidacy • General Knowledge in Math, Reading,

Writing.

Praxis II Required before Student Teaching• Knowledge of content from teaching

methods and subject area coursework.

Temple College of Ed Major

Gen Ed Courses

ClearancesIntro Ed CoursesPraxis I

Candidacy Praxis II Methods Courses

Student Teaching

Praxis Exams:Preparing for the Praxis I

Start preparing now! Plan to pass exams before start of Sophomore Year.

How to Prepare:• Review content and register at www.ets.org

• Use PLATO- online Praxis prep program

• Attend PRAXIS workshops

• Borrow/Purchase a Praxis Study Guide

What is Candidacy?• Major benchmark at the end of your

Sophomore Year.• Verifies specific requirements are met before:– Officially admitted into Teacher Education Program. – Taking higher-level teaching methods courses and

student teaching.

Temple College of Ed MajorGen Ed Courses

ClearancesIntro Ed CoursesPraxis I

Candidacy Praxis II MethodsCourses

Student Teaching

Early Childhood Education: Middle Grades and Secondary Ed:

Completed: ECE 2101 ED 2103 SPED 2231 ECE 2105 ECE 2106 ECE 2108

Completed: ED 2109 ED 2103 SPED 2231

Minimum Major GPA of 2.0

Requirements for Advancing to Candidacy

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B average).

Passing Praxis I scores in all 3 sections- math, reading, writing.

2 Math and 2 English courses required by program.

48 credits completed, 36 credits from your program sheet.

Speech screening conducted by an academic advisor.

FallAugust – December

16 weeks

SpringJanuary – April

16 weeks

Your Year Ahead:

Semester Calendar

Summer Session IMay – June

6 weeksSummer Session II

July- August 6 weeks

Aug-Sept

Oct Nov Dec Jan Mar May

•Excitement •Testing •Freedom•Frequent calls•Anxiety about room mates•First exams• Pre- Enrollment

•First test grades returned

•Midterm Exams

•Consequences of decision-making experienced

•Mid Term Grades Returned

•Papers Due

•Excitement/•Anxiety about home for Thanksgiving

•Anxiety about Finals

•Leaving friends for holiday

•Anxiety about home for holiday

•Fresh Start

•Dealing with last term grades

•Homesick

•Midterm exams

•Concern re: summer employment

•Excitement/ Disappointment re: Spring Break Plans

•Final Exam anxiety

•Worried about summer plans

•Leaving friends

HIGH MODERATE MODERATE HIGH LOW HIGH HIGH

Your Year Ahead: Managing Stress

Next Steps:Registration Process

Tomorrow at the Student Resource Center:• Meet with an Academic Advisor• Receive program sheet listing all required

courses• Receive pin # which you will need for

registration• Register for classes using Self Service Banner

in advising computer lab

Next Steps:Registration Planning

Suggested Fall Schedule:• 1 Math course (based on math placement test)• 1 English course (based on English placement test)• General Education courses• Intro subject courses, depending on your major

Tell us if you:• Have AP credits• Plan to study abroad• Thinking of changing your major

Trouble logging into your account? • Call Tech Center Help Desk at 1-800-204-8000 today.

QUIZ

• Get into teams of 4• 1 pt. awarded per correct answer• Major prizes awarded

Quiz:Part 1:Fill in the Blanks (9 pts.)

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Quiz:Part 2:Questions (7 pts.)

1.) Walk in appointments are held which day of the week?__________

2.) This test is a required clearance: A.) Tuberculin, B.) Rubella, C.) Tetanus, D.) Rabies, E.) All of the Above

3.) Candidacy is needed at the end of your____ year: A.) Freshman, B.) Sophomore, C.) Junior, D.) Senior Year

4.) The websites for ordering Clearances can be found by going (here) or (here) .

5.) On the GPA scale (0.0-4.0), what is the cumulative GPA required for Candidacy? ______. What letter grade does this equal (A-F)? _____

6.) Temple University was founded by _____ in 1884: A.) Benjamin Franklin, B.) John Preston Temple, C.) Fran Dunphy, D.) Russell Conwell

Thank You!