Teacher Education Walter H. Gmelch, Director, Teacher Education and Dean, College of Education All students who are recommended by Iowa State University for teacher licensure must meet the requirements of the teacher education program and be recommended by the College of Education. An undergraduate seeking a bachelor's degree must be enrolled in the department in which he or she plans to major and must meet the graduation requirements of that department and the college in which it is located. Students already holding a bachelor's degree should consult with the coordinator of the area in which they plan to specialize so that an individualized program of study can be developed. Admission to Undergraduate Teacher Education Program A student seeking admission to a teacher education program must be accepted by a selection committee for the specific program which the student seeks to enter. Factors considered in evaluating applications include scholarship, interest in teaching, character, and physical and mental health. Recommendations by selection committees must be confirmed by the University Teacher Education Committee before admission to the program in teacher education is granted. Students may apply as early as four semesters before the one in which they plan to enroll for student teaching; however, they must be fully admitted into the Teacher Education Program by mid-semester prior to their planned students teaching semester. Requirements for full admission to the Teacher Education Program are: 1. A minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average that must be maintained through graduation to be recommended for licensure. (Some licensure areas may require a higher cumulative grade point average.) 2. One of the following: -Minimum ACT composite of 19. -Minimum SAT I composite score of 910 -High school rank above the 49th percentile. 3. A composite Praxis I (PPST) score of 522, with a minimum of 170 for each subtest (reading, writing, and mathematics.) (Some licensure areas may require higher Praxis I scores.) Details regarding the dates and fees for any of these tests are available in the Testing Office in 2030 Student Services Building or from the Teacher Education Program Coordinator in Education Student Services. 4. Documented completion of 10 hours of pre-student teaching field experience. Student Teaching Student teaching is the culminating experience to the teacher preparation program at Iowa State University. To ensure that students are prepared for this experience, the following requirements must be met prior to student teaching: 1. Full admission to the teacher education program by mid-point of the semester prior to the semester when student teaching is planned. 2. A passing grade must have been earned in all required professional teacher education courses (see The Professional Teacher Education Requirement) and selected courses in one's licensure area. 3. Completion of the student teaching application by the first week of fall semester for spring student teaching and the first week of spring semester for fall student teaching. Details regarding application are available in the Field Experiences Office, E105 Lagomarcino Hall. 4. A minimum ISU cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or higher at time of application for student teaching. (Some licensure areas may require a higher cumulative grade point average.) Teacher Licensure The Iowa Initial License may be recommended for those who hold the bachelor's degree from Iowa State and who have completed the following: 1. All requirements of an approved teacher education program, including the human relations requirement of C I 406. 2. A minimum of 33.5 semester hours in courses designed to serve the general needs of college students. This total will include Engl 104 and 105, one course appropriate for developing interpersonal or group presentation skills (see college or department for appropriate courses), Psych 230 or HD FS 102, Lib 160, two natural sciences courses and one mathematics course. 3. Additional requirements as designated by the State of Iowa that include, but are not limited to, a special education component and 50 hours of pre-student teaching field experience, 40 of which are to be taken after admission to the Teacher Education Program. 4. A minimum ISU cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or higher was maintained through graduation (or completion of the Teacher Education Program). (Some licensure areas may require a higher cumulative grade point average.) 5. Documentation from the student teaching supervisor that the student has successfully completed the final assessment of his/her program portfolio. 6. The State of Iowa has mandated that practitioner preparation programs assess students' teaching and content competencies relative to designated performance standards. Each licensure area at ISU has developed its own way of meeting these standards. In order to obtain a teaching license, each student, who started as a freshman in Fall 2001, or thereafter, must demonstrate that he or she meets these licensure standards. The state standards are: 1. Student Learning. The practitioner understands how students learn and develop, and provides learning opportunities that support intellectual, career, social, and personal development. 2. Diverse Learners. The practitioner understands how students develop in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are equitable and are adaptable to diverse learners. 3. Instructional Planning. The practitioner plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, curriculum goals, and state curriculum models. 4. Instructional Strategies. The practitioner understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students' development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills. 5. Learning Environment/Classroom Management. The practitioner uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interation, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. 6. Communication. The practitioner uses knowledge of effective verbal, non-verbal, and media communication techniques, and other forms of symbolic representation, to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and support interaction in the classroom. 7. Assessment. The practitioner understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner. 8. Foundations, Reflection, and Professional Development. The practitioner continually evaluates the effects of the practitioner's choices and actions on students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community, and actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally. 9. Collaboration, Ethics, and Relationships. The practitioner fosters relationships with parents, school colleagues, and organizations in the larger community to support students' learning and development. 10. Computer Technology Related to Instruction. The practitioner uses computer technology to enhance student learning. 11. Subject Matter Specialization. The practitioner understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structure of the discipline(s) her or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students. Note: Specific courses taken to be used for licensure may not be taken pass/not pass. Complete details of the State of Iowa requirements for licensure are outlined in the University Teacher Education Handbook that may be purchased at the University Bookstore. Approval for the early childhood education license requires successful completion of the licensure curriculum through either the Department of Curriculum and Instruction or the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. Graduate programs are available for those who seek approval as elementary and secondary school principals, superintendents, counselors, or instructional media specialists. Students also may pursue a program for approval to teach in the area of special education, art, agriculture, family and consumer sciences, mathematics, reading, and other programs as approved by the Iowa Department of Education. Information concerning licenses not described above, as well as more detailed requirements for any license, may be obtained from the Education Student Services Office in the College of Education. The General Education Requirement All prospective teachers are required to complete a program in general education which is integrated with their professional preparation and extends through the undergraduate curriculum. The student is expected to complete studies in four groups in general education. Usually, courses relating to a given area may be found in several different departments. Credits listed are minimum requirements. Cr. 9 I. Natural sciences and at least one mathematics course 9 II. Social sciences 6 III. Humanities 9 IV. Communication skills .5 Library Skills (Lib 160) 33.5 Total This total will include Engl 104 and 105, one course appropriate for developing interpersonal or group presentation skills (see college department for appropriate course), Psych 230 or HD FS 102, and one course in American history or government (see approved list). Additional credits in general education may be required by departments preparing teachers. The Professional Teacher Education Requirement As part of a total educational program, the prospective teacher must complete certain studies related directly to the profession of teaching. All students in teacher education must take the following courses prior to student teaching, unless one's licensure area has an approved content area course that addresses the same performance standards. Cr. 3 C I 201-Instructional Technology 3 C I 204-Social Foundations of American Education 3 C I 333-Educational Psychology OR C I 332 -- Educational Psychology of Young Learners 3 C I 406-Multicultural Awareness and Non-sexism in the Classroom 12-16 Student teaching (minimum-12 weeks) Secondary education students must also complete the following courses: R C I 415-Senior Seminar 3 C I 426-Principles of Secondary Education All students must satisfactorily complete at least one credit of pre-student teaching laboratory experience. This requirement may be met through a pre-student teaching course (e.g. C I 280) or, in certain subject areas, a course designated to provide an equivalent experience. Professional Courses in Areas of Specialization AgEdS-AgEds 211, 310, 401, 402, 416, 417 Biology-C I 280M, 347, 418, 419, 468J, 468K, C I/LAS 417D Chemistry-LAS 417B, 419 Earth Sciences-C I 280M, 347, 418, 419, 468J, 468K, C I/LAS 417J English-C I 395; Engl 392, 394, 417, 494; LAS 417E Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies, Teacher Education option-FCEDS 206, 306, 318, 403, 413, 417A, 417B Foreign Languages-F Lng 417, 487 General Science-C I 280M, 347, 418, 419, 468J, 468K, C I/LAS 417B Health Education-H S 375, 417 Mathematics-LAS 417C, 480C, Math 497, 542 Music-LAS 417K and/or 417L, Music 266, 366, 466, Vocal: 358A, 360, 367, 465, Instrumental: 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 358B, 368 or 369, 464 Physical Education-Ex Sp 275, 375, 395, 417, 418, 470, 475 Physical Sciences-C I 280M, 347, 418, 419, 468J, 468K, C I/LAS 417B Physics-C I 280M, 347, 418, 419, 468J, 468K, C I/LAS 417B The Requirements for Areas of Specialization in Teacher Education A teacher must also be competent in the area of a teaching specialization. For instance, certain competencies are required of those who would teach at the prekindergarten-kindergarten or the elementary level. Those preparing to teach at the secondary level must develop a depth of understanding in one or more subject matter areas. For full-time teaching in secondary schools an approved subject matter concentration of at least 30 semester hours is required. Additional subject matter areas, usually consisting of 24 semester hours each, are possible but not required. Students interested in adding a second subject area should consult with the coordinator of the area. The additional courses required by specific teaching areas are: Agricultural Sciences and Agribusiness See Curriculum, Agricultural Education. Art See Curriculum, Art Education, Department of Art and Design, B.F.A. Biology Coordinator: Warren Dolphin Students seeking approval to teach biology must earn 13 credits in chemistry, 8 in physics, and at least 6 in mathematics, and take the following biological courses: Biol 201, 201L, 202, 202L, 301, 301L, 302, 303, 302L, and 312. Bot 306 Micro 202 Zool 355 Seven additional credits at the 300 level or above in a basic biological science. A course emphasizing concepts in biotechnology is recommended, but not required. Students who have begun their biological science program under earlier catalogs need to see the science teaching adviser if they have questions. Chemistry Coordinator: Thomas Greenbowe Students seeking approval to teach chemistry must earn credits in the following courses: General chemistry 177, 177L, 178, Analytical chemistry 210 or 211, 211L, 316, and 316L Organic chemistry 331, 331L, 332, 332L Inorganic chemistry 301 Physical chemistry 321, 321L, 322 Math 165, 166 Phys 221 and 222 or 111 and 112 A minimum of one course in biology is required. The recommended course is Biol 201, 201L or equivalent. Students with an endorsement in a natural science who seek approval to teach chemistry as an additional area must earn credits in the courses below (15 minimum credits): Chem 177, 177L, 178, 178L, 211, 211L, 331, 331L, 332, 332L or Chem 163, 163L, 164, 164L, 211, 211L, 231, 231L Students with no natural science endorsement who seek approval to teach chemistry as an additional area must complete one of the two sets of courses listed above plus sufficient additional courses to total 24 chemistry credits, chosen from: Chem 316, 316L, 301, 321, 322, 321L or BBMB 301, 320, 311, 451 In addition, students are required to take the physical science teaching methods course LAS 419. Coaching Interscholastic Athletics Coordinator: Rich Engelhorn Students seeking approval for the Iowa State University endorsement to coach interscholastic athletics must: a. Satisfy the professional teacher education requirements of the College of Education. b. Satisfy the requirements of a teaching specialization area. c. Earn credits in the following: Zool 155; EX SP 220, 258, 355, 315, 358, 365. Curriculum and Instruction Early Childhood Education. See Curriculum, Curriculum and Instruction or Human Development and Family Studies. Elementary Education. See Curriculum, Curriculum and Instruction. Earth Sciences Coordinator: Kenneth Windom Students seeking approval to teach earth sciences must earn credits in the following courses: Geol 100, 100L, 102, 102L, 302, 305, 311, 356, 365, 368, 480 Mteor 206 Astro 120, 150 Chem 177, 177L, 178, 178L Phys 111, 112; or 221, 222 Math 151 or 160 or 165 Com S 107 and one course in biology. Students with an endorsement in a natural science who seek approval to teach earth sciences as an additional area must earn credits in the following courses: Geol 100, 100L, 102 Mteor 206 Astro 120, 150 Courses 300 or above-3 credits Students with no other natural science endorsement, but who seek endorsement in this area, must take the listed courses plus additional credits in this area to give a total of 24. See area coordinator for approval prior to taking courses. English Coordinator: Robert Tremmel Students seeking endorsement to teach English (7-12) must earn 58 credits in the following courses: 12 English Studies: 199 (required, but no credit); 219; 260; 310; 339 3 Advanced writing (selected from 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 309, 313, 314, 315, 316) 3 Classical Studies: Cl St 353 6 British literature (selected from 370, 373, 374, 375, 376, 378) 6 American literature (selected from 360, 362, 364) 3 Any literature course 3 Women's and/or multicultural literature (selected from 340, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 460) (or 301, 366, 389, 461, 464, 489 when appropriate) 22 English Education: 220; 394; 420; 392 (C I 280 for 2 cr. must be taken concurrently with 392); 494 (C I 280 for 2 cr. must be taken concurrently with 494); C I 395 Students seeking to add English as an additional endorsement area must earn 43 credits in the following courses: 3 Advanced writing (selected from 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 309, 313, 314, 315, 316) 9 English Studies: 220, 260, and 310 3 British literature (selected from 370, 373, 374, 375, 376, 378) 6 American literature (selected from 360, 362, 364) 3 Any literature course 3 World, women's, or multicultural literature (selected from 340, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 353, 354); 16 English education 394; 392 (C I 280 for 2 cr. must be taken concurrently with 392), 494 (C I 280 for 2 crs. must be taken concurrently with 494); C I 395 English as a Second Language Coordinator: Roberta Vann To add a K-12 teaching endorsement in English as a Second Language, students must fulfill the certification requirements in a major subject area and complete twenty-four semester hours in ESL. Those twenty-four hours must include Engl 518 and 588. In addition, students must take at least one course in each of the following areas. In some cases, relevant special topics courses or experimental courses may be substituted. Some courses have prerequisites. Teaching ESL: Engl/Ling 524, 525, 528 Applied Linguistics: Engl/LIng 220, 419/516, 519, 526 Language in Culture: ComSt 310; Anthr/Ling 309, 500; Engl 344, 349, 549, Span 320. Bilingual Education: Engl/Ling 514 Nature of Language: Engl/Ling 219, 420, 511, 512, 527 Process in Language Acquisition: Engl/Ling 425, 517 Family and Consumer Sciences and Studies Coordinator: Beverly Kruempel See Curriculum, Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Teacher Licensure option. Foreign Languages and Literatures Coordinator: Linda Quinn Allen Students seeking approval to teach a foreign language as their first endorsement must have a major in the target language. For a second endorsement in a foreign language, students must earn 25 credits in that language. Nine (9) credits must be at the 300 level or above with six (6) of these credits in composition and conversion. Courses at the 100 level are not counted in the 25 required credits. All students seeking to teach a modern foreign language must demonstrate their proficiency in the language by taking the ACTFL OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) and scoring at least at the advanced-low level. Students are responsible for the cost of the administration of the OPI and must request that the results of the OPI be added to their transcript. Students are required to take a mock OPI, at no cost, during their sophomore year. For an endorsement in Latin, 10 of the 25 credits must be at the 300 or 400 level and must include Hist 430 (Cl St 403). Students seeking approval to teach Greek or Portuguese as an additional language must earn 25 credits in the language; 9 of these credits must be at the 300 level or above. Endorsement in Greek also requires History 402. General Science Coordinators: Thomas Greenbowe, David Meltzer Students seeking approval to teach general science must earn credits in the following courses: Biol 201, 201L, 202, 202L Chem 163, 163L, 164, 164L, 231, 231L Geol 100, 100L Phys 111, 112; or 221, 222 Math 151 or 160 or 165 At least 6 credits from courses numbered 300 or above in astronomy and astrophysics, biochemistry and biophysics, biology, botany, chemistry, genetics, geology, meteorology, microbiology, physics, and zoology. Health Education Coordinator: Frank Schabel Students seeking approval to teach health education must earn credit in the following courses: EX SP 258; H S 110, 215, 305, 310, 350, 375, 390; FS HN 167, HD FS 276, 373 or 377; Zool 155, 156. Students seeking approval for health education as an additional subject area must earn credits in the following courses: FS HN 167; HD FS 276; H S 110, 215, 305, 310, 350, 375, 390; Zool 155, 156. Human Development and Family Studies Early Childhood Education. See Curriculum, Human Development and Family Studies or Curriculum and Instruction. Mathematics Coordinator: Janet Sharp Students majoring in mathematics and seeking approval to teach mathematics as a primary endorsement must take the following: One of the following sequences: Math 165, 166, 201; or 175, 176. Math 265, 266 or 267, 301, 302 or 307 or 317, 304 or 341, 365, 414, 435, 436, 489, 497. Com S 107 or 207 or 227. Students wishing to add mathematics as an additional endorsement area or as a non-mathematics major seeking a license to teach mathematics must take the following: Math 165, 166, 201. Math 266 or 267, 301, 304 or 341, 302 or 307 or 317, 414, 435, 436, 489, 497. Com S 107 or 207 or 227. Music Coordinator: Sylvia Munsen Students seeking approval to teach music must earn credits in the following courses: Music 119, 120, 219, 221, 222, 231, 232, 248, 266, 319, 331, 332, 337, 338, 361, 362, 366, 419, 466, 3 credits of advanced music history, and 3 credits of advanced music theory. Music 327, 358A, 360, 367 and 465, and 3 credits of music theater or opera studio are required for students planning to teach vocal music. Music 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 358B, 464, and either 368 or 369 are required for students planning to teach instrumental music. Physical Education See Curriculum, Exercise and Sport Science, Physical Education Licensure. Physical Sciences Coordinators: Thomas Greenbowe, David Meltzer Students seeking approval to teach physical sciences must earn credits in the following courses: Astro 120, 150; or 342, 346 Chem 163, 163L, 231, 231L Geol 100, 100L Mteor 206 Phys 111, 112; or 221, 222 Biology: one course Math 151 or 160 or 165 Three credits from courses numbered 300 and above in astronomy and astrophysics, chemistry, meteorology, physics, and geology. Students with an endorsement in a natural science who seek approval to teach physical sciences as an additional area must earn credits in the courses listed below. Students with no other science endorsement, but who seek an endorsement in this area, must take the listed courses plus additional credits in the area to yield a total of at least 24. See area coordinator for approval prior to taking additional courses. Astro 120 or 150 or 342 or 346 Chem 163, 163L Geol 100, 100L Mteor 206 Phys 111, 112; or 221, 222 Physics Coordinator: David Meltzer Students seeking approval to teach physics must earn credits in the following courses: Phys 221, 222, 311T, 399 (2 cr), 321 or 324, and at least 12 credits from Phys 302, 304, 306, 310, 321L, 322, 322L, 361, 364, 365, 396; Astro 342, 344L, 346; Chem 321, 322; E E 201, 203, 441; E M 274, 345, 378; M E 330, 332. Students with an endorsement in a natural science who seek approval to teach physics as an additional area must complete one of the following sets of courses: Phys 221, 222, 311T, 321, 321L, 399 (2 cr.); or Phys 111, 112, 302, 311T, 399 (2 cr.) Students with no other natural science endorsement who seek approval to teach physics as an additional area must complete one of the two sets of courses listed above plus sufficient additional credits from the following list of courses to total 24 credits: Phys 221, 222, 271, 272, 302, 304, 306, 310, 321, 321L, 322, 322L, 324; Astro 342, 344L, 346; Chem 321, 322; E E 201, 203, 441; E M 274, 345, 378; M E 330, 332. Reading (K-6; 7-12) Coordinator: Donna Merkley Students seeking endorsement to teach reading (7-12) as an additional area must earn credits in the following courses: Engl 219, 394; Engl 302 or 304 or 305 or 306 or 404 or 405; C I 378, 395, 488/588. Students seeking reading approval for grades K-6, see elementary education adviser. Speech Communication Coordinator: Connie Ringlee Students seeking endorsement to teach speech as an additional area must earn credits in the following courses: ComSt 102; Sp Cm 212, 313, 322, 412, 495A, 495B; Thtre 255, 358; Jl MC 101. Advisers for Areas of Specialization in Teacher Education Persons interested in teaching in one of the following areas should consult with the appropriate individual. Details of each area will be found in the appropriate departmental section. Elementary Education-Al Campbell, Erin Sheldahl, Kari Soderholm Early Childhood Education-Al Campbell (College of Education), Patricia Walsh (College of Family and Consumer Sciences) Special Education-Pat Carlson Secondary Education Agricultural Sciences/Agribusiness Education-Gregory S. Miller Art-Barbara Caldwell Biology-Warren Dolphin, Mike Clough Chemistry-Thomas Greenbowe Coaching Interscholastic Athletics-Rich Engelhorn Earth Sciences-David Meltzer, Mike Clough English-Robert Tremmel English as a Second Language-Roberta Vann Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies-Beverly Kruempel Foreign Languages-Linda Quinn Allen General Science-Michael Clough, Thomas Greenbowe Health Education-Frank Schabel Mathematics-Janet Sharp, Richard Tondra Music-Sylvia Munsen Physical Education- Katherine Thomas Physical Sciences-Mike Clough, Thomas Greenbowe, David Meltzer Physics-David Meltzer Reading-Donna Merkley Speech Communication-Connie Ringlee