TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMSURVIVAL GUIDETASHA BENNETT, CHRISTINE GOLD, AMBER HERMES, AND REBECCA RICHARDSON

Teacher Education Program People To Know

Who To Know Faculty Advisor- Log into MyUHV go to

Student Center on your right you will see your advisors name.

Certification Analyist- Ana Laura Pineda and Deborah Westbrook

Who To Know Educator Preparation Office (EPO) Room

222 West Building TeXes Academy Coordinator- Dr. Young Director of Field Experiences- Dr. Barnhill Professors

What Courses Should I Take and When?

• You must take your Block 1 courses first! Pay close attention to what you can take with Block 1 & what you’re allowed to take after you complete Block 1 classes.

• In addition to Block 1 courses, you should take at least one of your Upper Level Requirement courses if you have not completed them already. Try to get those done as soon as possible.

• I would advise taking ENGL 3430 (Professional Writing), SCIE 3320 (Physical Science), and the 2 Math Courses to get those out of the way.

What Classes Should I Take Together?

When registering for classes, take the time and read the course descriptions.

Everyone is eager to finish up Block 1 classes and be one step closer to student teaching, but, registering for classes without knowing what the requirements for each class are could result in A LOT of work in the course that maybe you’re not prepared for.

What Classes Should I Take Together cont.

Consider taking a LITY course with a CUIN, ANTH, SPED, and MATH course.

For example:LITY 3320 (Foundations of Literacy)CUIN 3324 (Classroom management)ANTH 3311 (Anthropology)SPED 3321 (Exceptional Children)MATH 3318 (Concepts in Math I)

What Courses Should I Keep Separate?

Don’t take your CUIN science, math, or history classes together!

Your higher level (junior/senior) classes require more time and dedication and it may get overwhelming at times.

After Block 1 you don’t have to take your classes in order. When taking CUIN 4316, CUIN 4322, and CUIN 4324 register for a class that may not require as many projects, tests, or group work to balance everything out.

What About Minimesters and Summer School? YES! YES! YES! If any course offers a minimester, register for it! A minimester is fast paced three week course but

that’s just one more class you have out of the way! Summer school courses are two days a week if

they’re face to face, that last up to 4 hours depending on the class.

I recommend taking one summer school class per summer session if you’re able to do a minimester. If not, take up to 3 summer classes. One online and two face to face but don’t overdo it!

What About Minimesters and Summer School? YES! YES! YES! If any course offers a minimester, register for it! A minimester is fast paced three week course but

that’s just one more class you have out of the way! Summer school courses are two days a week if

they’re face to face, that last up to 4 hours depending on the class.

I recommend taking one summer school class per summer session if you’re able to do a minimester. If not, take up to 3 summer classes. One online and two face to face but don’t overdo it!

Grades While in The Program

Shoot for the stars! Honors!! What are they and how do I get

them? GP-What?! Cum Laude 3.50-3.67 GPA Magna Cum Laude 3.68-3.84 GPA Summa Cum Laude 3.85-4.0 GPA Only UHV courses count! How do I Know my GPA?

Somebody Help Me! Study Buddy!!! Check over courses. Find the best combinations! Research and ask around! Rate my Teacher!!! Be prepared for a hard semester!

Additional information Sign your degree plan! Get to know your peers. Get in the school system NOW! Know what lies ahead and PREPARE!

Professionalism

Professionalism• Desire to Educate • Role Model• Organizational skills• Positive attitude

• Respectful to peer and mentors• Commitment and Engagement• Creative, Energetic, and patient

ProfessionalismMaking a Good First

Impression Remember that these

are the people that will be giving your references and interviews

Dress appropriately and follow district rules

Acting appropriately and responsible

Professionalism and Technology

Keep in touch with professors

Do not wait until the night before to email them with a problem

Write emails using professional language and leave out text jargon

Professionalism and Technology Watch what you

post on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter

Set privacy settings on these types of sites so others cannot post things about you without approval