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Education

Christie Bonfiglio, Assistant Professor of Education
Kevin Gary, Assistant Professor of Education
Lisa Gautsche, Adjunct Professor of Education
Greg Imbur, Assistant Professor of Education
Patti McGlauchlen, Adjunct Professor of Education
Kathy Meyer Reimer, Department Chair, Professor of Education
Trish Miller, Adjunct Professor of Education
Michael Nolt, Adjunct Professor of Education
Annetta Ropp, Adjunct Professor of Education
Barbara Stahly, Adjunct Professor of Education
Danae Wirth, Adjunct Professor of Education
Linette Young, Adjunct Professor of Education

Introduction

Goshen College seeks to graduate teachers who interact with their students and the content they teach, lifelong learners who are professionally active and who put their faith into practice in all aspects of teaching and learning. Goshen College is authorized by the Indiana Office of Educator Licensing and Development to prepare teachers for elementary and secondary schools. The teacher education program has been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education since 1954.

An important part of Goshen’s teacher education program is learning first-hand in the schools. Students will work in a variety of settings with diverse populations. If Study-Service Term (SST) is part of the international education experience, students will also have the opportunity to work with children or youth in another culture.

School systems in the area cooperate with Goshen College to provide strong and varied student teaching experiences. Pre-service teachers experience a broad spectrum of classroom situations. During the student teaching experience, students will work 12 or more weeks full time in a local school system and will be supervised by classroom teachers and college professors. After satisfactorily completing an approved teaching program and the Praxis II exam, students will apply and be recommended for licensure. Goshen graduates are generally eligible for initial certification in other states.

Visit the education department Web site at www.goshen.edu/education.

Education programs available:

Elementary education (K-6)

Upon completion of a major in elementary education, pre-service teachers are eligible to be certified to teach kindergarten through sixth grade. Fieldwork takes place in a variety of classroom settings where pre-service teachers learn to teach language arts, math, social studies, science, art, physical education and music. Approaches to classroom management, discipline and evaluation are also explored.

Elementary education/Special education (K-6)

Goshen offers certification in Exceptional Needs: Mild Intervention for K-6 in conjunction with an elementary education certificate. It is a certification that must be completed at the same time as an elementary education certification, but does not stand alone as a separate program. To complete this program, 12 additional hours (Student Teaching: Exceptional Needs, Special Education Issues, Learning Disorders and Social Emotional Disorders) are added to the elementary education program.

All-grade education in English language learners, music, physical education or visual arts (K-12)

All-grade education focuses on the content area while including requirements for general and professional education at all developmental levels.

Secondary education (5-12)

Pre-service teachers can be certified to teach fifth through 12th graders upon completion of teacher education requirements for teachers of early adolescence, adolescence and young adults and content requirements in the chosen field of instruction. Goshen offers teaching majors in:

American Sign Language
Bilingual/bicultural
Business
Chemistry
English/Language arts
English Language Learners (ELL)
Journalism
Life sciences
Life science and chemistry
Mathematics
Music: vocal and/or instrumental
Physical education
Physical sciences
Physics
Social studies
Spanish
Theater arts
Visual arts

Special attributes of Goshen’s teacher education program

Elementary and exceptional needs dual certification program – Nationally, there is a critical shortage of special education teachers. Completing this dual certification program dramatically increases a candidate’s marketability. In addition, all classrooms include students with special needs. We believe that all special education teachers need to know what regular classroom teachers know, and all regular classroom teachers need to know what special education teachers know. The marriage of these two licensure content areas will prepare candidates to meet the needs of all students in their classrooms.

English Language Learners – Schools continue to need teachers who are skilled in working with students who do not speak English as their first language.

Conflict transformation – As school violence has increased, we have seen the need for teacher candidates to develop skills in conflict mediation. In collaboration with the peace, justice and conflict studies department, we are able to offer a series of three courses that equip our students in mediation, conflict transformation and systems analysis. We strongly recommend that all teacher education candidates complete this sequence, which results in a Goshen College Certificate in Conflict Transformation (see below).

Environmental education – Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center, a 1,150-acre nature conservancy owned by Goshen College, hosts more than 5,000 school children each year for outdoor education. All elementary education majors have the opportunity to work in environmental education as part of their program.

Laboratory kindergarten - Since 1959, a laboratory kindergarten has been operated by the education department in the Church-Chapel Building. Starting in 2008, the laboratory kindergarten became a joint partnership with the Goshen Community Schools, and is considered both a lab kindergarten for Goshen College students and a GCS kindergarten for children who function well within a language rich and experience rich interactive environment. The laboratory kindergarten is an integral part of teacher education at Goshen College. It provides opportunities for (1) observation of child development and behavior; (2) observation of teaching procedures; and (3) field placements for the kindergarten internship.

Curriculum Library, Peace Curriculum Collection and Royer Reading Room - (Children’s Literature Collection) in the Harold and Wilma Good Library. This collection of materials provides excellent resources for teaching and research.

Admission to the teacher education program

Students generally apply for admission to the Goshen College teacher education program during the sophomore year. Admission to the program includes:

Successful completion of the reading, writing and mathematics sections of the Pre-Professional Skills Test (Praxis I)
A review of the high school record
Successful performance in early fieldwork experiences
Supportive references
Demonstrated experience with children or youth
Verification of competency in technology
A written essay

Teacher education students must maintain a 2.5 GPA overall and a 2.8 in their content area. All content related courses for the license content area must be passed with a C or higher. Because the field of education is continually changing, education courses taken more than 15 years prior to admission to the program will not be accepted for transfer credit.

Major in elementary education (K-6)

Modified general education program (60-73 credit hours)

Language arts
Comm 202, Oral Communication 2-3
Educ 307, Children's and Adolescent Literature 3
Engl 110, Literature and Writing (or Engl 210) 3
Engl 204, Expository Writing (strongly recommended) 3

Science
Phys 100, The Physical World (or alternate) 3
Biol 100, The Biological World (or alternate) 3
Biol 340, Field Experience in Environmental Education 3

Mathematics
Math 131, Math Concepts for Elementary Classroom I 3
Math 132, Math Concepts for Elementary Classroom II 3

History and Social Science
Hist 105 or 202, American History I or II 3
Educ 310, Education Psychology: Elementary 3

Physical education
PhEd 100, Wellness 1
PhEd 309, Physical Education for Children 2
Certification in first aid and CPR 0-1

Humanities
Hum 220-225, Humanities 4
Educ 330, Fine Arts for Children 3

Bible/religion/philsophy/peace studies
Bibl 100 or Bibl 200 3
PJCS 210, Transforming Conflict and Violence 3
Any Bible or religion class (except Greek or Hebrew language) 3

International/intercultural education
Foreign language competency (or alternate) 0-8
SST or alternate intercultural study 12-13

Professional education courses (K-6) (37 credit hours)

Verification of competency in technology
Educ 201, Foundations of Education 3
Educ 300, Exceptional Students 3
Educ 301, Curriculum Studies: Math 2
Educ 303, Literacy I: Developmental 3
Educ 304: Curriculum Studies: Social Studies 2
Educ 308, Curriculum Studies: Science 2
Educ 344, Adaptation and Assessment 3
Educ 401, Child Development Practicum 1
Educ 402, Student Teaching: Elementary 12
Educ 406, Literacy II: Diagnostic 3
Educ 409, Elementary Education Seminar 3

Additional requirements for Exceptional Needs: Mild Intervention (K-6) (12 credit hours)

Educ 340, Learning Disorders 2
Educ 342, Social and Emotional Disorders 2
Educ 346, Special Education Issues 3
Educ 415, Student Teaching: Exceptional Needs 5

Planning guide elementary education

First year	American History Biological World General education Foundations of Education Literature and Writing Oral Communication Physical World Technology competency verification Transforming Conflict and Violence Expository Writing (strongly recommended)
Second year	Children’s and Adolescent Literature Exceptional Students General education Humanities Math Concepts for Elementary Classroom I & II Mediation Processes (strongly recommended) Physical Education for Children SST (spring) or alternate
Third year	Adaptation and Assessment Field Experience in Environmental Biology Curriculum Studies: Math Curriculum Studies: Science Curriculum Studies: Social Studies Educational Psychology Fine Arts for Children General education Learning Disorders Literacy I: Developmental Literacy II: Diagnostic Social and Emotional Disorders
Fourth year	Balance of general education Elementary Education Seminar Special Education Issues Student Teaching (fall) Student Teaching: Exceptional Needs (spring) Conflict in Groups (strongly recommended)

Secondary education certification (grades 5-12 or K-12)

Modified general education requirement

Additional communication skills course, strongly recommended:
Engl 204, Expository Writing 3

For PJCS/Phil requirement:
PJCS 210, Transforming Conflict and Violence 3

For social science requirement:
Educ 309, Educational Psychology: Secondary 3

Professional education requirements (30 credit hours)

Educ 201, Foundations of Education 3
Educ 302, Adolescent Exceptional Learners 3
Educ 309, Educational Psychology: Secondary 3
Educ 314, Curriculum & Instruction for Adolescent Learners: General Methods 2
Educ 315, Curriculum & Instruction for Adolescent Learners: Content Methods 1*
Educ 321, Middle School Curriculum & Instruction 3
Educ 401, Child Development Practicum1**
Educ 403, Secondary Education Seminar 3
Educ 405, Student Teaching 12

*For K-12 licensure, a content area methods course in the major department is required instead of Educ 315.
**For K-12 only

Planning guide secondary education

First year	General education Literature and Writing Oral Communication Technology competency verification Transforming Conflict and Violence Science/Math Introductory courses in major
Second year	General education Foundations of Education Educational Psychology Science/Math Expository Writing (strongly recommended) Mediation: Process, Skills and Theory (strongly recommended) Courses in major
Third year	Child Development Practicum (K-12 only) Adolescent Exceptional Learners Middle School Curriculum & Instruction General education Curriculum & Instruction: General Methods Curriculum & Instruction: Content Methods (not K-12 programs) Courses in major/content area
Fourth year	General education Balance of major and certification requirements Student Teaching (fall) Education Seminar Conflict in Groups (strongly recommended)

Certificate in conflict transformation for teachers

9 credit hours

This certificate may be added to an elementary, middle school, or secondary education program. For further information, consult with a member of the teacher education faculty. Education students who wish to complete the conflict transformation studies minor at the conclusion of their certificate requirements should declare the minor and consult with a PJCS adviser for further details.

PJCS 210, Transforming Conflict and Violence 3
PJCS 325, Mediation: Process, Skills and Theory 3-4
PJCS 426, Conflict in Groups 3

Transition to Teaching (grades K-6 or 5-12)

Transition to Teaching (TtT) is an alternative certification program based on the premise that a candidate already has the content knowledge in the licensing area. Candidates must have completed an undergraduate degree in their field with at least a 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this program, based on Indiana state law. An assessment of content knowledge and skills will be completed for each candidate by the GC licensure adviser before entering the program. Additional course work may be a prerequisite for admission to the program. The 18 credit hours required for secondary and 24 credit hours required for elementary programs are for education coursework only. Candidates must verify basic technological proficiency in the fall, take an on-line course, or transfer credit for a course approved by the licensure adviser.

Courses listed for two credit hours are taught jointly with three credit courses, with modifications in assignments. TtT students pay for only two credit hours. Field experience is required for some classes.

Additional information about the Secondary Education TtT program is available at www.goshen.edu/education/Transition_to_Teaching.

Elementary education TtT curriculum

24 credit hours

First year fall semester

Educ 301, Curriculum Studies: Math 2
Educ 302, Adolescent Exceptional Learners 2
Educ 303, Literacy I: Developmental 3
Educ 310, Educational Psychology 2
Verification of Technology Competency

First year spring semester

Educ 304, Curriculum Studies: Social Studies 2
Educ 307, Children's and Adolescent Literature 2
Educ 308, Curriculum Studies: Science 2
Educ 401, Child Development Practicum 1
Educ 406, Literacy II: Diagnostic 2

Second year fall semester

Educ 410, Transition to Teaching Practicum 6

Education courses

EDUC 201 Foundations of Education 3
Includes both campus and field study of learning environments, classroom management and instructional methods that meet the needs of diverse student populations. The course emphasizes race, gender, ethnicity, socio-economic status, family structures, language and exceptionalities from a social justice, critical perspective in light of the historical, philosophical, and social foundations of education.

EDUC 300 Exceptional Students 3
A study of exceptional students within a general education setting. Offers practical information on meeting exceptional needs within the context of general education. Provides basic information on identification procedures, characteristics of different categories of special education, instructional methods, materials, adaptations, and accommodations to meet the needs of diverse learners. Explores the professional context and collaborative nature of designing and implementing educational services for exceptional students. Tailored to meet developmental needs of elementary school learners.

EDUC 301 Curriculum Studies:Math 2
A study of mathematics pedagogy with an emphasis on conceptually sound and developmentally appropriate lessons. Includes selecting and evaluating topics of study, multiple representations of information and instructional strategies, interdisciplinary teaching, and using school and community resources. Also includes study of ways to adapt curriculum for special needs students. Field experiences in diverse classrooms. Enrollment limited to those who have been admitted to the teacher educaation program.

EDUC 302 Adolescent Exceptional Learners 3
A study of exceptional students within a general education setting. Offers practical information on meeting exceptional needs within the context of general education. Provides basic information on identification procedures, characteristics of different categories of special education, instructional methods, materials, adaptations, and accommodations to meet the needs of diverse learners. Explores the professional context and collaborative nature of designing and implementing educational services for exceptional students. Tailored to meet developmental needs of middle and high school learners.

EDUC 303 Literacy I:Developmental 3
A study in the development of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Focus on instructional methods, assessment and developing authentic engagement that leads to a life-long enjoyment of reading and writing in many modes and styles. A study of literacy development, methodology and curricular options for K-6 learners. Includes study of literacy and exceptional needs learners. Oppportunity to work with children and teachers in diverse classroom settings.

EDUC 304 Curriculum Studies:Social Studies 2
A study of social studies curriculum and pedagogy with special emphasis on instruction and assessments, including connecting curriculum to student's prior learning, abilities and needs. Field experiences in diverse settings.

EDUC 307 Children's & Adolescent Literature 3
A survey of children's and young adolescent literature studying genre, authors, illustrators, the art of writing and illustration; extensive reading in the field as well as writing a book for children.

EDUC 308 Curriculum Studies:Science 2
A study of science pedagogy with an emphasis on conceptually sound and developmentally appropriate lessons. Includes selecting and evaluating topics of study; multiple representations of information and instructional strategies; and interdisciplinary teaching. Also includes study of ways to adapt curriculum for special needs students. Field experiences in diverse settings. Enrollment limited to those who have been admitted to the teacher education program..

EDUC 309 Educational Psychology:Secondary 3
A study of human developmental theories, learning processes and individual preferences within the classroom. Offers theoretical information on how to appreciate student diversity and identify successful, research-based teaching practices for teaching diverse learners. Observation, hypothesis testing and social scientist techniques are used to develp reflective teachers both in theoretical knowledge and practice in a field placement. Classroom management, motivation, and behavior analysis is a strong focus. Tailored to meet developmental needs of middle and high school learners.

EDUC 310 Educational Psychology:Elementary 3
A study of human developmental theories, learning processes and individual preferences within the classroom. Offers theoretical information on how to appreciate student diversity and identify successful, research-based teaching practices for teaching diverse learners. Observation, hypothesis testing and social scientist techniques are used to develp reflective teachers both in theoretical knowledge and practice in a field placement. Classroom management, motivation, and behavior analysis is a strong focus. Tailored to meet developmental needs of elementary school learners.

EDUC 314 Sec Curr & Instruct:General Methods 2
General class sessions emphasize planning, classroom management, multicultural teaching, instructional strategies and school reform. Subject-specific class sessions concentrate on curriculum and instruction in those subject areas. To be taken concurrently with Educ 315 and 321 the year prior to student teaching.

EDUC 315 Sec Curr & Instruct:Content Methods 1
Subject-specific class sessions concentrate on curriculum and instruction in those subject areas. To be taken concurrently with Educ 314 the year prior to student teaching. Not required for ENL, music, art or physical education content areas.

EDUC 321 Middle School Curr & Instruction 3
Instructional methods, strategies and classroom management particularly as they pertain to 5th-8th graders. Also includes a study of the development of middle schoolers and how that influences which methods and strategies are most appropriate to use. A tutoring clinic is embedded into the framework of this course which will develop students' understanding of theory and practice related to literacy skills in the content area.

EDUC 330 Fine Arts for Children 3
A study of drama, art and music as it pertains to the elementary classroom. Participatory experiences, integration across the arts and integration of the arts into the classroom.

EDUC 340 Learning Disorders 2
The study of assessment, identifiication, characteristics and instruction of elementary students with learning disabilities provides a foundation for accommodating students with learning challenges who do or do not qualify for special education. Traditional and contemporary measures are explored and practiced with a field placement.

EDUC 342 Social and Emotional Disorders 2
The study of assessment, identifiication, characteristics and instruction of elementary students with emotional disabilities provides a foundation for accommodating students with difficult behaviors who do or do not qualify for special education. Legislative mandates (Functional Behavior Assessment/Behavior Intervention Plans) are explored and practiced within a field placement.

EDUC 344 Adaptation and Assessment 3
A study of multiple forms of assessment and record keeping provides a focus on selection, utilization and interpretation of a wide variety of formal and informal assessments. Communication of information to parents and colleagues is a focus. Using assessment to guide instruction and interventions for both individuals and groups is central.

EDUC 346 Special Education Issues 3
Issues and policy in special education that directly apply to schools and teachers are explored including law, politics, legislation, parent issues, community issues, and collaboration within the educational system. The dynamics of issues and policies with respect to the educational setting are explored. To be taken concurrently with Educ 415.

EDUC 401 Child Development Practicum 1
A study of child development. Focuses on learning theory and the importance of play for young children. Will include a field experience based on the application of developmentally appropriate practice. Required for K-12 art, ENL, music and physical education content areas.

EDUC 402 Student Teaching:Elementary 12
At least 12 weeks of full-day student teaching in elementary schools under the supervision of a licensed elementary teacher and a faculty member of the GC education department. Includes several workshops on campus to reflect on important teaching issues.

EDUC 403 Secondary Education Seminar 3
An intensive three-week seminar immediately following Educ 405. Uses licensure portfolio as a frame and aslo focuses on: educational philosophy, classroom management and discipline, evaluation, integration of faith and teaching. Includes student projects and presentations, group work, variety of approaches to individual reflection on teaching, and preparation of the licensure and presentation portfolios. Corequisite: Educ 405.

EDUC 405 Student Teaching:Secondary 12
At least 12 weeks of full-day student teaching in a secondary school under the supervision of a teacher licensed in the student teacher's major teaching area and a GC faculty member. Includes several workshops on campus to reflect on important teaching issues.

EDUC 406 Literacy II: Diagnostic 3
A second course in literacy focusing on observing and recording children's literate behaviors closely to be able to support struggling readers and writers and prevent further difficulties in developmentally appropriate ways. Emphasis on strategic teaching based on the psychosocio-linguistic nature of language. Includes tutoring a struggling reader. Prerequisite: Educ 303.

EDUC 407 Field Studies 1 (1-2)
Individual study, research or field experience on a variety of topics.

EDUC 408 Studies in Education 1
Individual study, research or field experiences on a variety of topics.

EDUC 409 Elemementary Education:Seminar 3
An intensive three-week seminar immediately following Educ 402. Uses the licensure portfolio as a frame and also focuses on: educational philosophy, classroom management and discipline, evaluation, integration of faith and teaching. Includes student projects and presentations, group work and a variety of approaches to individual reflection on teaching and preparation of the licensure and presentation portfolios. Corequisite: Educ 402.

EDUC 410 Transition to Teaching Practicum 6
Student teaching for those enrolled in the Transition to Teaching program (TtT). Requires at least 12 weeks of full-day student teaching under a supervising teacher. Also includes preparation for licensure and formation of a presentation portfolio.

EDUC 415 Student Teaching:Exceptional Needs 5
Student teaching encompasses ten (10) weeks of half-day student teaching in a mild disability context under the close supervision of a supervising teacher licensed for mild disabilites and a Goshen College faculty member. This experience focuses on assessment, planning, instruction, and intervention following Indiana Division of Educator Licensing and Development Standards 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 for Teachers of Exceptional Needs. To be completed concurrently with Educ 346.

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