Education

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Professors: Kerby; Associate Professors:  K’Olewe, and Schlossberg;  Assistant Professors: Gibson, Lucas (Department Chair); Lecturers: Bitto, Concepcion, Kiphart, and Willowby; Coordinator, Professional Development: Townsend.

Areas of particular teaching interest:  Professor Kerby: media/library science, young adult non-fiction; Professor K’Olewe: curriculum and instruction, teaching in secondary schools; Professor Willowby: Deaf education and Deaf Studies; Professor Schlossberg: counseling psychology;  Professor Gibson: reading assessment and instruction, reading difficulties-prevention, intervention, and remediation, and writing instruction; Professor Lucas: Teacher preparation, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership; Professor Concepcion: special education, DEI; Professor Kiphart: physical education, practicum placements for physical education; Professor Bitto: mathematics education, elementary math instructional leadership; R. Townsend: Coordinator, Teacher Professional Development, field placement, physical education, and Educational Leadership.

Education Program Requirements

McDaniel College, accredited by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) based on NCATE standards, has provided programs for teacher preparation and certification for over 110 years. The College offers a major in Elementary Education, as well as minors in Secondary and PreK-12 Education. Students who complete the Elementary Education major with certification requirements, or a minor in secondary education, or PreK12 (art, Spanish, or physical education) are eligible for initial teacher certification in the State of Maryland (and the more than 45 states involved in the Interstate Reciprocity Agreement) in elementary (grades 1-6), secondary (grades 7-12), or PreK12 (art or physical education). All of the teacher education programs are fully approved and accredited by the Maryland State Department of Education. Note that course requirements for the education major/minor are subject to change in order to reflect Maryland State Department of Education certification regulations and accreditation requirements.

The Education faculty are committed to the department mission “to prepare knowledgeable, caring, reflective practitioners to facilitate learning for all students in a diverse and technological society.” Students preparing to teach at the secondary level (middle or high school) select a major in their field such as biology, English, mathematics, etc.; students desiring certification to teach at the elementary level (grades 1-6) major in elementary education. Students receive certification in elementary education or the following secondary education fields: biology, chemistry, English, mathematics, physics, or social studies. Students may also receive PreK-12 certification in the following fields: art, Spanish, and physical education.

McDaniel College offers a unique accelerated bachelor’s to master’s program bridging dual certification in secondary general education, secondary special education, and elementary special education. Students who complete the dual certification accelerated program graduate with a B.A. in their content area (math, English, etc.), secondary teacher certification in that area (math, English, etc. in grades 7-12), a Master’s degree in Special Education, and certification in secondary special education (grades 6-12), or elementary special education (K-6).

The Professional Year

Each student is required to complete his/her final two internships in a minimum of 100 days over two consecutive semesters in a Professional Development School (PDS) as required by the Maryland State Department of Education.  Students must take their final methods course the semester prior to the semester they intend to complete a student teaching internship. During the student teaching semester, elementary education students complete 14 credits of student teaching at the primary or intermediate grade levels. Secondary education students complete 12 credits of student teaching at the middle and high school levels. PreK12 certification students complete 12 credits of student teaching at the elementary and secondary levels.

All coursework should be planned so that one semester of the senior year may be kept entirely free for student teaching.

If interested in education, make advisory contact with any of the following faculty members during the first semester on campus:

Elementary Education:  Dr. Rebecca Gibson, Dr. Laura Bitto

Secondary or PreK12 Education: Dr. Ochieng’ K’Olewe

Kinesiology/PreK12: Linda Kephart

Five-year bridging dual certification program in general secondary education and secondary special education: Tracey Lucas

Transfer students should consult with Dr. Tracey Lucas in the education department during their first months on campus to determine eligibility for admission into the major/minor.

Departmental Honors

The following criteria must be met for a student who is an Education Major to receive Departmental Honors:

• Students must have a cumulative GPA  of 3.75
• Students must have received all A’s in these identified courses:  PSY 2209, MAT 2242, MAT 3342 plus any other EDU prefix courses (such as methods)
• Students must have a final grade of A in student teaching
• Students must have the recommendation of the Education Department

Education (Elementary/Secondary/PreK-12) Major/Minor Requirements:

1. Secure an Education Department advisor.
2. Present passing PRAXIS Core scores in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics, a minimum SAT score (verbal and mathematics) of 1180 (1100 prior to January 2019 ), or a minimum ACT score of 24. If the student does not have a passing Praxis Score or a minimum ACT or SAT score, the student will meet with their advisor to discuss an alternate pathway in lieu of the basic skills requirement via the Praxis, SAT or ACT score. Students will not be allowed to take any 3000 level courses with an EDU prefix until they take the Praxis Core or have the minimum scores for SAT or ACT or sign an agreement regarding maintaining a 3.0 cumulative GPA as an alternate pathway.
3. Meet the following program requirements:
   1. Expect to spend at least 2 to 2.5 hours, twice a week in a school-based internship during semesters in which you are completing education courses with practicums, except EDU 1141. Candidates in the education major/minor must complete an approved education Jan Term internship (EDU-2100) in an ethnically diverse classroom setting usually during their third year.
   2. Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all EDU prefix courses and all other certification requirement courses. Note: students who earn a C- or lower in any course required for certification must repeat the course in order to continue in the major/minor. Students who earn a C- or lower in any course required for certification must meet with their advisor.
   3. All students are required to have a criminal background record check through fingerprinting and disclosures prior to any school-based internship.
   4. A formal application, interview, and minimum GPA of 2.75 in the major, in the education minor, and overall are required for admission to the student teaching semester. If a student does not meet the minimum basic skills requirement noted above, the student will need to have an overall GPA of 3.0 and a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the major or education minor. When possible all student teaching placements will be in a Professional Development School (PDS).
   5. Passing scores on the Praxis II, completion of the edTPA assessment, attendance at all student teaching seminars, and passing the student teaching semester are the culminating activities required for eligibility for Maryland teacher certification.

Additional Secondary/PreK-12 Education Minor Requirements:

1. Plan to complete a major in a field offering content appropriate for a minor in secondary or preK-12 education. See the various department headings in this catalog.
2. Complete all McDaniel Plan requirements and major requirements prior to the student teaching semester.
3. Meet the following program requirements:
   1. To be formally admitted into the Education minor, students must complete EDU 1141 and EDU 2240 and EDU 2140 (secondary and PreK12 education) or EDU 2304 and EDU 2104 (secondary mathematics majors) with a grade of “C” or better, present passing Praxis Core (tests in reading, writing and mathematics), SAT, or ACT scores, or the alternate pathway, and complete a candidacy application. Note that EDU 1141 should be completed in the first year or the fall of the sophomore year. Students must have sophomore standing to enroll in EDU 2240 or EDU 2304. Note that EDU 1141 is a prerequisite for EDU 2240 and EDU 2304.
   2. In order to enroll for any EDU 3000-level courses, students must be formally admitted to the education minor. and must have met the basic skills requirement of the Praxis Core, SAT, ACT or the alternate pathway noted above.
   3. Candidates seeking certification in Spanish must pass the ACTFL Oral and Written Proficiency Inventory (OPI) at the Advanced-Low level or above.

Programs

• Elementary Education Major

• Education Minor (PreK-12) with Art Major
• Education Minor (PreK-12) with Kinesiology Major
• Education Minor (PreK-12) with Spanish Major
• Education Minor (Secondary) with Biology Major
• Education Minor (Secondary) with Chemistry Major
• Education Minor (Secondary) with English Major
• Education Minor (Secondary) with History Major
• Education Minor (Secondary) with Mathematics Major
• Education Minor (Secondary) with Physics Major
• Education Minor (Secondary) with Political Science Major
• Education Minor (Secondary) with Sociology Major

Courses

• EDU 1114 - Pedagogy in Striking, Fielding
• EDU 1115 - Pedagogy in Field/Court Skills
• EDU 1141 - Teaching and Learning in a Diverse Society
• EDU 1150 - Introduction to Special Education
• EDU 2015 - Literacy Processes and Acquisition
• EDU 2100 - Internship in an Ethnically Diverse Setting
• EDU 2104 - Practicum in MS Mathematics
• EDU 2115 - Literacy Processes and Acquisition Practicum
• EDU 2140 - Practicum in Planning and Evaluating Instruction
• EDU 2227 - Teaching in the 21st Century
• EDU 2240 - Planning and Evaluating Instruction
• EDU 2295 - Internships in Education
• EDU 2298 - Independent Studies in Education
• EDU 2304 - MS Mathematics Methods
• EDU 3110 - Teaching Elementary Science Practicum
• EDU 3111 - Teaching Elementary Social Studies Practicum
• EDU 3114 - Teaching Elementary Mathematics Practicum
• EDU 3124 - Literacy Instruction and Materials Practicum
• EDU 3141 - Practicum in Secondary English Methods
• EDU 3143 - Practicum in World Language Methods
• EDU 3144 - Practicum in HS Mathematics
• EDU 3145 - Practicum in Secondary Social Studies Methods
• EDU 3150 - Practicum in Science Methods
• EDU 3153 - Practicum in PE Methods
• EDU 3154 - Practicum in K-12 Art
• EDU 3310 - Teaching Elementary Science
• EDU 3311 - Teaching Elementary Social Studies
• EDU 3314 - Teaching Elementary Mathematics
• EDU 3324 - Literacy Instruction and Materials
• EDU 3326 - Teaching with Classroom Technology
• EDU 3341 - Methodology in English
• EDU 3343 - Methodology in World Language and Literature
• EDU 3344 - HS Mathematics Methods
• EDU 3345 - Methodology in Social Studies
• EDU 3350 - Methodology in Science
• EDU 3353 - Methods in Physical Education
• EDU 3354 - Methods in K-12 Art
• EDU 3398 - Independent Studies in Education
• EDU 4105 - Assessment for Literacy Instruction Practicum
• EDU 4106 - Teaching Writing Practicum
• EDU 4117 - Practicum in Literacy I
• EDU 4118 - Practicum-Content Literacy II
• EDU 4120 - Creating Inclusive Classrooms Practicum
• EDU 4121 - Integrated Field Experience
• EDU 4205 - Assessment for Literacy Instruction
• EDU 4206 - Teaching Writing with Children’s Literature
• EDU 4417 - Literacy in the Content Areas I
• EDU 4418 - Literacy in the Content II
• EDU 4420 - Creating Inclusive Classrooms
• EDU 4425 - Elementary Education Final Internship
• EDU 4435 - Secondary Student Teaching MS/HS
• EDU 4436 - Secondary Student Teaching HS
• EDU 4445 - PK-12 Student Teaching
• EDU 4495 - Internships in Education
• EDU 4496 - Professional Development School Internship
• EDU 4498 - Independent Studies in Education
• MAT 2242 - Mathematical Structures I
• MAT 3342 - Mathematical Structures II
• SLM 3317 - Children’s Literature
• SLM 3318 - Young Adult Literature

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