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Provides the candidate the opportunity to teach English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to students in the schools of Gaming and Scheibbs, Austria. Candidate school placements, in both towns, may be one of the following: Volksschule (ages 6-10), Hauptschule (ages 10-14), or Fachschule (ages 14-17) . Additionally, participation in the ELISA experience also enables candidates to tutor students studying at the Language and Catechetical Institute for 10 hours of EFL experience with adults. In addition to the study and pedagogical practice of culturally relevant teaching, the ELISA program's assignments are aligned to the Ohio Educator Standards, the CCSSO's Global Competence Matrices, and Catholic Social Teaching, coupled with the integrated use of technology and Blackboard tools.
Is a field-based experience for students to begin to address the competencies of the specific licensure area sought (early childhood, adolescent to young adult, or mild/moderate intervention specialist and multi-age license). It is an in-depth continuation of Early Experience I. Candidates are provided with the opportunity to study and become directly involved with curriculum materials and technology, diagnostic and prescriptive procedures, and methods of instruction that are developmentally appropriate for the licensure area sought, and to ensure increased proficiency in teaching responsibilities as outlined by the specific ODE curriculum models. Candidates will be evaluated based upon successful competency completion within the licensure area being sought, i.e., unit preparation and implementation. Performance-based assessments adhering to CAEP Standards and Specialized Professional Associations (SPA) are required. Candidate Dispositions are assessed. (60 hours in the classroom). Candidates responsible for transportation.
This two-credit course centered on video modules enables education majors to better prepare themselves for the challenges of becoming a future educator. Each week, students will complete activities based on videos and instructional tutorials presented by education department faculty. The weekly modules focus on topics that include, but are not limited to, early field experiences, mission outreach, the Danielson Framework, professional e-portfolios, the edTPA assessment, child protection, career services, substance addiction, the diverse learner, and APA writing. Each module was selected based on areas of need for future educators. This course provides future educators with valuable resources and insight into the teaching profession.
The 50-hour service and professional development learning projects are designed to encourage pre-service educators to engage in rich and varied experiences of working with children and youth in educational and community settings that may include cultural, linguistic, socio-economic, and individual diversity. The pre-service educator can select from a broad and varied menu of activities to fulfill the 50-hour service and professional development requirement. Hours will be accumulated as fulfilling requirements of specific courses; however, the majority of hours will be awarded in fulfillment of self-selected community, school, and university service to others and professional development opportunities. In addition, the student can select a variety of ways to creatively document and verify the experience or to engage in additional research. The learning projects are designed to document the student's experience over a 4-year period of time. The awarding of 1-hour credit will occur upon the successful completion of experiences, documentation, and required assignments.
Provides a developmental approach grounded in theory for orienting pre-service teachers to understanding and appreciating the relationship between learning, play, creativity, and development. This course emphasizes planning and implementing developmentally appropriate creative learning experiences that nurture curiosity, discovery, collaboration, and critical thinking as well as the academic disciplines. Active participation in community programs provides pre-service teachers with valuable experience in creative and arts-based teaching/ learning while building reciprocal community relationships.
Includes an overview of the place of education in society, the theoretical foundations of educational philosophy and theology, the foundations for a science of education, and the concerns of modern education, school organization, administration, and curriculum. The course will examine the influence of diversity and social issues and comparative and global education. The course examines school law. Candidates are introduced to the Conceptual Framework and Outcomes of the Education Department. (5 clinical hours).