Cumulative GPA Summative Numerical computation of grades based on quality points earned divided by credit hours completed one’s college career. Cumulative GPA is what is reported. Specific to content area Praxis II Comparison to a Standard For elementary students, this test has been used to document one being highly qualified (minimum score of 159) for No Child Left Behind. For secondary students, we piloted results for the 2014-2015 academic year. Results will be used as a requirement for teacher certification at all levels starting September 1, 2015. Just before or during clinical practicum (student teaching) Specific to content area CEHS Student Teaching Instrument Summative This instrument consists of 14 items that is completed by the student teacher supervisor and At the end of the Clinical Experience Item 1
Survey instrument that is completed by school administrators at the end of a candidate’s first year of teaching. It is now administered by the Nebraska Department of Education. end of the candidate’s first year of teaching 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2 Candidate Teacher Survey Summative This is a 23-item instrument that is completed by program completers at the end of the first year of teaching. It is administered by the College of Education and Human Sciences at UNL. In March/April at the end of the candidate’s first year of teaching Item 14 3 Learner/Learning Environments CEHS Student Teaching Instrument Summative This instrument consists of 14 items that is completed by the student teacher supervisor and cooperating teacher on the basis of one being proficient, basic or unsatisfactory on At the end of the Clinical Experience Items 2 & 3
proficient, basic or unsatisfactory on each item. Administrator Survey Summative This is a 21-item instrument that is completed by school administrators at the end of a candidate’s first year of teaching. It is now administered by the Nebraska Department of Education. In March/April at the end of the candidate’s first year of teaching Standards 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 Candidate Teacher Survey Summative This is a 23-item instrument that is completed by program completers at the end of the first year of teaching. It is administered by the College of Education and Human Sciences at UNL. In March/April at the end of the candidate’s first year of teaching Items 7, 8, 9, 16, 17 & 20 5 Instructional Practices - Effectiveness CEHS Student Teaching Instrument Summative This instrument consists of 14 items that is completed by the student teacher supervisor and cooperating At the end of the Clinical Experience Items 2, 3, & 5
(Prior to Freshman year) program (Sophomore year) (Semester before Student Teaching) (After Student Teaching) -- Completion of specific number of high school units. -- Appropriate ACT /SAT score --Credit hour minimum --Minimum grades in specific courses -- CORE Academic Tests -- Faculty recommendations -- Completion of Prof. & Personal Fitness Form -- Criminal History check -- Admission to TEP -- Credit Hour /overall 2.75 GPA minimum -- 2.5 GPA in content area courses, no grade below a C --2.5 GPA in Prof. Ed – specific grade requirements for methods courses -- Criminal History check -- 120 + credit hours -- successful completion of Student Teaching -- Maintain GPA minimum requirements -- Completion of a senior check --Met all financial obligations -- Apply for degree Table 3 Summary Table of Practicum Experiences Course Cr Days/ Wk. Hrs. /Day Weeks Total Hrs. ELED Sec. Ed. ELED/ SPED ECE Unif ELED/ ECE