Advanced Teacher Preparation

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Augusta State University College of Education

• Advanced Teacher Preparation
• Other School Professionals
• Fall 2011 Orientation for New Admits
• Graduate Programs

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College of Education

• Dr. J. Gordon Eisenman, Dean
• Dr. Paula J. Dohoney, Associate Dean
• Tammie Vickrey, Secretary to the Dean
• Christie Black, Graduate Admissions
• Julie Gray, Certification Officer
• Bill Gray, Manager Educational Technology

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Departments in the COE

• Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Special
  Education, Dr. Wayne Lord, Chair
• Kinesiology and Health Science, Dr. Karen Wish,
  Chair
• Teacher Education, Dr. Judi Wilson, Chair

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Conceptual Framework

• Prepared
• Able
• Responsive

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PREPARED

• P1 - demonstrate strong content and pedagogical
  preparation in their respective subject area or
  professional field. P2 - use self assessment
  and analysis as a basis for collaboration with
  colleagues, continuing professional development
  and lifelong learning.P3- possess an
  understanding of the central concepts, tools of
  inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) or
  professional field of study and create learning
  experiences that enable all students to learn.
  P4- demonstrate an understanding about how
  students learn and develop (intellectually,
  socially, and individually) and provide
  developmentally appropriate curricula, learning
  opportunities and support.P5- demonstrate
  knowledge about how to use information and
  technology effectively to foster active inquiry,
  collaboration, and supportive interaction in
  educational settings.

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ABLE

• A1 - understand, use and support a variety of
  instructional strategies to encourage critical
  and creative thinking, problem solving, and
  achievement.A2- create a learning environment
  that encourages positive social interaction,
  active engagement in learning, and
  self-motivation for all learners.A3- plan,
  guide, and support instruction using knowledge of
  subject matter, the learners, the community, and
  curriculum goals. A4- understand and use
  authentic assessment to evaluate and ensure the
  continuous development of the learner. A5-
  organize, allocate and manage resources to
  support learning.

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RESPONSIVE

• R1- respect the dignity of all persons believing
  that all children can learn and have the right to
  an opportunity to do so. R2- translate
  knowledge into creating and supporting meaningful
  experiences for diverse learners.R3- accept
  responsibility for teaching and working in
  authentic settings with diverse populations of
  learners. R4- demonstrate a commitment to meet
  the educational needs of learners in a fair,
  caring, nondiscriminatory, and equitable manner.
  R5 - reflect on practice and continually
  evaluate the effects of choices and actions on
  others (students, parents, and other
  professionals in the learning community). R6-
  foster professional relationships with school
  colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger
  community to support the learning and well-being
  of all students.

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Dispositions

• To think critically about the process of
  teaching, learning and assessment.
• To be creative, challenging, and flexible in
  teaching/professional practices.
• To act in a fair manner that is empathetic,
  responsive, enthusiastic, inclusive, and
  reflective in relations with students, parents,
  peers, and others.

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Doing Your Part

• Complete all necessary paperwork for your program
  (beginning to end).
• Consult regularly with your advisor know what is
  expected in your program.
• Come to class prepared.

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Academic Standing

• Good Standing
• Probation
• Suspension
• See the ASU 2011-12 catalog pages 193 194.

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LIVETEXT

• Required for all College of Education programs.
• Assignments, portfolio, other program
  requirements
• LiveText Resources

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Writing Standards

• The College of Education uses the APA Style.
• No other style will be accepted!
• Sixth Edition is most recent edition.
• APA overview on department webpages
• The ASU Writing Lab University Hall 2nd Floor
• Writing Concerns
• http//www.aug.edu/writing_center/writing_center.h
  tm

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Jag Mail

• What is Jag Mail and how do I access it?
• My ASU is the campus communication system. There
  is a link to My ASU and Jag Mail on the ASU
  homepage.
• For help and information on My ASU and Jag Mail,
  go to
• http//www.aug.edu/its/students.html

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For more info on your Jag-Card visit
http//jagcard.aug.edu/jcfaq.htm

• Pam Lightsey
• Jag-CARD Manager
• Tel [phone]
• Email jagcard_at_aug.edu

• Need a Card?
• Check http//jagcard.aug.edu/ for hours this week!

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The Curriculum Center

• Located in the rear of Media Services, 1st floor
  of University Hall
• Useful for preparing class assignments and lesson
  plans.
• GACE Study Materials (for use in center only)
• Thematic Units
• Collection of K-12 Textbooks
• Classroom Games Manipulatives
• Other Curriculum Related Activities

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Parking Permits

• Must have current decal
• You can register online (if new) or validate (if
  returning)
• Student parking spaces are available during the
  day, Student may park in faculty/staff lots
  (after 430 pm)
• Public Safety provides jump-start for dead
  batteries, Lock-Jock when keys are locked in your
  vehicle, escorts after dark
• For more information, visit the Public Safety
  Website http//www.aug.edu/public_safety/

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Books

• Buy books early
• Used books work as well as new books
• Be careful with editions
• LiveText
• Be sure you are aware of the refund deadline
• http//www.aug.edu/bookstore/

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Reese Library

• Education Resources

• Articles
• Books
• Journals
• E-journals
• E-books

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Program Sessions and Advising

• Counselor Education 327
• Educational Leadership 329
• Special Education 330
• Teacher Leader 329
• Curriculum Instruction M.Ed. 326
• Curriculum Instruction Ed.S. 328