They must have their selected concentration area courses, usually the area they teach, completed before taking the oral examination. Students must complete an application to take the oral presentation examination at the beginning of the quarter they wish to take the examination. The application must be signed by the advisor and submitted to the Middle Grades Education secretary. The writing portfolio will be developed throughout the master's program. Students will develop a writing portfolio consisting of inclass writings that have been scored, research papers, and other writing samples that will be kept in a loose leaf binder.
Students are responsible for developing and maintaining the writing portfolio.
Students who do not get a satisfactory rating on an inclass writing may retake the inclass writing the next time the class is taught. If students have more than 3 inclass writings they may select the ones they want included in their portfolio. Students will select the writings they will include in the writing portfolio. Oral expression will be rated satisfactory based upon oral presentation given to faculty members. The score sheets will be placed in the comprehensive portfolio for documentation.