2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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Ernest Broadwater, Professor
Marilynn Davis, Assistant Professor
Barry Hertz, Professor
Linda Metzke, Professor
Timothy Sturm, Professor
B.S. Elementary Education, Endorsements:
(The following concentrations allow for Vermont licensing)
Elementary Education
Early Childhood Education
Paraeducator Certificate
Special Education - Special Educator (K-8)
- Class Programs
- Resource Teacher Programs
Program Mission Statement
In keeping with the mission of Lyndon State College and the requirements of the Vermont Department of Education, the successful student will graduate with a major in both Education and Liberal Studies, Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies, or one of the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
The core program, student teaching, and approval of a final portfolio allow students to become licensed to teach in the selfcontained elementary classroom.
The core program plus 12 additional credits and student teaching allow students to be licensed as a Special Educator (K-8); or as a Special Educator (K-8) and an Elementary Teacher (K-6).
The core program plus nine additional credits and student teaching in grades K-3 allow a student to qualify for the Early Childhood License (PreK-3).
Program Goals
Our goals articulate the unifying theme of our college-wide teaching programs: “Teaching is Learning.” The Education Program’s goals are :
- to prepare students to meet the competencies defined by the Vermont State Board of Education
- to increase students’ content competencies through the completion of a degree in the Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies, or Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
- to prepare students for teaching through extensive field-based experience in teaching and classroom work.
To prepare students to meet licensure requirements defined by the Vermont State Board of Education, competencies for every licensure area in our program have been formulated based on qualitative analysis of the Standards for Vermont Educators and the Regulations Governing the Licensing of Educators and the Preparation of Educational Professionals. These program competencies relate directly to appropriate state and national standards. Development and documentation of competencies by students is facilitated by an advisor who is a specialist in a particular field.
Program Assessment
Assessment of goals takes place through portfolio development and review at both Junior and Senior levels. Attainment of all competencies must be documented with evidence presented in the portfolios. The variety of field placements allow students to use practicing teachers in addition to college supervisors as resources for competency development. The consequent combination of campus based course requirements and portfolio development activities results in an in-depth assessment of both knowledge and skills. Nationally established standardized testing is also used as entrance and exit assessments of basic academic skills and content knowledge.
Program Approval
Lyndon’s teacher preparation programs are approved by the Vermont State Board of Education. Graduates who are recommended by the College must apply to the State Department of Education for their teaching license. Currently, Vermont teaching licenses are accepted by many states in the U.S.
Travel and Study in England
Occasionally, students have the opportunity to visit and observe a variety of classrooms in English schools during summers. This experience is coordinated with visits to sites of historical and cultural interest. With permission of the department, students may complete half of their student teaching in an English school in a fall or spring term.
The Major Programs
- The core program plus student teaching and approval of a final portfolio allow students to become licensed to teach in the self-contained elementary classroom.
- The core program plus 12 additional credits and student teaching allow students to be licensed as a Special Educator (K-8); or a Special Educator (K-8) and an Elementary Teacher (K-6).
- The core program plus nine additional credits and student teaching in grades K-3 allow a student to qualify for the Early Childhood License (Pre-3).
Acceptance to the Elementary Education Major
- Students should apply to their major during the second semester of their sophomore year.
- Students must have completed EDU 2210 Foundations of Education: Elementary and Special Education, EDU 2840, Field Experience, and EDU 3020 Educational Psychology, or the equivalent, with grades of C- or better.
- At the end of the second semester of the sophomore year, the department will review reading and math competencies as well as the cumulative grade-point average expected (2.50 overall and 2.75 major).
- Students must pass the Praxis I standardized test in order to be accepted to the Education major.
- Students will be informed the following fall semester as to whether they are accepted, provisionally accepted or denied acceptance to the major.
Eligibility for Student Teaching
Student teaching, usually carried out during the senior year, requires the student to have completed a minimum of 90 hours of college work with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 and a grade-point average for required education courses of 3.00 or, in extraordinary circumstances, demonstrated intellectual competence as certified by the Academic Dean. Departmental permission is also required. Students must pass a course in First Aid and complete the Criminal Records check before they student teach.
Teacher Testing
All Students must comply with current State of Vermont and Lyndon State College regulations regarding Praxis testing for licensure:
- Praxis I results must be on file at the college prior to the first of November before registering for Teaching Apprenticeship.
- Praxis II results must be on file at the college prior to November 1st for registering for student teaching in the Spring semester and prior to April 1st for registering for student teaching in the Fall semester.
Completion of Student Teaching
In order to be eligible for licensing in Vermont, student teachers must receive a grade of “B” or better in student teaching and receive a positive recommendation from the college supervisor.
Second Major: Liberal Arts
Every elementary education student must also select a liberal arts major. Any of the regularly offered liberal arts major programs in the college or one of the broad-based Liberal Studies majors can be selected. The student must select a major and advisor in that field as soon as possible in his/her program.
Education Programs
Elementary Education - see Department of Education
Secondary Education - see Secondary Education and also:
Department of English
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Department of Natural Sciences
Department of Social Sciences
Physical Education (K-12) - see Department of Exercise Science
Endorsements - see this section
Post-Baccalaureate Plan - see this section
Teaching is a continuous process of developing an understanding of the relationships among content, pedagogy, and human development in order to assist others to learn. At Lyndon, we strive to inspire teacher-licensure students to become competent beginning teachers and to commit to an ongoing process of learning. We prepare teachers able to apply developmentally appropriate practice and feedback to help their students achieve goals important to our schools and society.
Programs
The teaching licensure programs available at Lyndon include three grade levels and six academic disciplines. They are as follows:
VT Ref. VT License Grade Lyndon Academic Department/
Number* Title Level Lyndon Concentration Area
5440-36 Early Up to Education
Childhood Age 8 Early Childhood2
Education**
5440-00 Elementary K-6 Education
Education Elementary Education
5440-05 English 7-12 English Literature degree
plus licensure program
5440-11 Mathematics 7-12 Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics degree
plus licensure program
5440-08 Physical K-12 Allied Health Science and
Education Physical Education
Teacher Education
5440-13 Science 7-12 Natural Science
any concentration plus
licensure program
5440-15 Social 7-12 Social Science
Studies any concentration plus
licensure program
5440-82 Special K-8 Education
Educator
* Regulations Governing the Licensing of Educators and the Preparation of Educational Professionals September, 2003.
Important Program Note: ** This endorsement has the elementary endorsement as a prerequisite for initial licensure.
State Approval
Lyndon’s teacher-preparation programs have been granted program approval by the Vermont State Board of Education. Graduates in these programs are eligible for a license to teach in Vermont upon completion of a portfolio, recommendation of their major department and the Dean of Academic Affairs, completion of a criminal records check, acceptance of their portfolio by a review panel, satisfaction of Vermont State Standards, receipt of their degrees, and passing required Praxis tests. Licenses are issued by the State Department of Education following application by the graduate. Currently, Vermont Teaching Licenses are accepted reciprocally by 29 other states.
Program Theme
All Lyndon teacher-licensure programs function under a single theme: Teaching is Learning. We see teaching and learning as reciprocal and mutually supporting activities. Good teachers constantly learn from their students and professional sources. What they learn in turn shapes and refines their teaching. Students learn and are empowered to pass on what they learn through formal and informal teaching/sharing opportunities. From this perspective, all those involved in a teaching/learning situation benefit and grow.
Portfolio
The State of Vermont and Lyndon State College require that students complete a theme-based portfolio reflecting mastery of required competencies and growth over the period of the program. The student’s portfolio is evaluated by a panel and must receive a positive evaluation in order for the student to be recommended for a teaching license.
First Aid
Prior to student teaching Lyndon State College requires all teacher-preparation students to hold a valid First Aid Certificate.
Eligibility for Student Teaching
Student teaching, usually carried out during the senior year, requires the student to have completed a minimum of 90 hours of college work with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 and a grade-point average for required education courses of 3.00, or in extraordinary circumstances demonstrated intellectual competence as certified by the Academic Dean. Departmental permission is also required.
Post-Baccalaureate Licensing Plan in Teacher Education
The Post-Baccalaureate Licensing Plan serves two groups:
- College graduates who decide to become teachers;
- School teachers who desire an additional endorsement.
In general, those already holding a bachelor’s degree are eligible. This program of study requires students to complete the same courses, or to demonstrate equivalent competency, as required of undergraduates in the college’s teacher-preparation programs. This usually requires at least 30 credits beyond the bachelor degree. Candidates should apply to the Admissions Office and will be assigned an academic advisor in the department sponsoring certification. The individual program of courses required will be stated in writing for each candidate by the advisor and with the approval of the Dean of Academic Affairs. The candidate’s previous preparation, present needs, occupational goals and individual interests will be considered in this statement. The program requirements for teacher certification must have appeared in a catalog no more than two years prior to completion of course work.
Teacher Testing
All students must comply with current State of Vermont regulations regarding testing for licensure.
Completion of Student Teaching
In order to be eligible for licensing in Vermont, student teachers must receive a grade of “B” or better and receive a positive recommendation from the college supervisor and the cooperating field teacher.
Performance of Lyndon Students
Of the students who were completing the College’s teacher education program in 1999-2000, 100% satisfactorily passed all licensure assessments.
Criminal Records Check
The State of Vermont requires a criminal records check (including fingerprinting) of all persons in public school who may be with a student in a unsupervised situation. At Lyndon State College this includes all students taking a student teaching course. As a convenience, the college provides a fingerprinting service to its matriculated students. This service is available by appointment in the Security Office at no cost.
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