Teacher Education

MU352* Instrumentation and Arranging .................. 3 hrs. MU299/399 Directed Independent Study (in literature and pedagogy of particular instrument) ................... 3 hrs.

Two methods courses selected from the following: MU365* Applied Brass Tech/Repertoire ................... 2 hrs. MU366* Applied String Tech/Repertoire .................. 2 hrs. MU367* Applied Woodwind Tech/Repertoire ......... 2 hrs. MU368* Applied Percussion Tech/Repertoire .......... 2 hrs.

For small ensemble experience, choose from the following as offered (2 hours):

MU168A Brass Quintet ................................................ 1 hr. MU168C Chamber Ensemble ...................................... 1 hr. MU168D Jazz Combo ................................................... 1 hr. MU168F Flute Ensemble ............................................. 1 hr. MU168H Strings .......................................................... 1 hr. MU168P Saxophone Quartet ...................................... 1 hr. MU168R Percussion Ensemble .................................... 1 hr. MU168S Trumpet ........................................................ 1 hr. MU168T Trombone ..................................................... 1 hr. MU168W Woodwind Ensemble .................................. 1 hr. MU171 Bethany Brass Ensemble ................................ 1 hr.

Piano Principal Emphasis (10 hours):

MU373 Piano Literature and Pedagogy .......................... 3 hrs. MU379* Voice Literature and Pedagogy………………………..3 hrs . Two courses selected from the following: MU352* Instrumentation and Arranging .........................3 hrs. MU364 Choral Conducting and Materials ........................2 hrs. MU377 Music in Worship ............................................... 3 hrs.

For small ensemble experience, choose from the following as offered (2 hours):

MU168C Chamber Ensemble ............................................ 1 hr.

Organ Principal Emphasis (10 hours):

MU374* Service Playing .................................................. 2 hrs. MU375* Beginning Improvisation .................................. 2 hrs. MU376* Organ Pedagogy and Literature ........................3 hrs. MU377* Music in Worship ............................................. 3 hrs.

For small ensemble experience, choose from the following as offered (2 hours):

MU168C Chamber Ensemble ............................................ 1 hr. MU168V Chamber Choir ................................................... 1 hr. MU168Z Handbells ............................................................ 1 hr.

Voice Principal Emphasis (11-12 hours)

MU278 Lyric Diction ........................................................ 2 hrs. MU379* Voice Literature and Pedagogy ........................ 3 hrs.

One course selected from the following: MU352* Instrumentation and Arranging ........................ 3 hrs. MU364 Choral Conducting and Materials ........................2 hrs. MU377* Music in Worship ............................................. 3 hrs.

One course selected from the following: CM212 Oral Interpretation ............................................. 3 hrs. TH111 Acting ................................................................... 3 hrs.

For small ensemble experience, choose from the following as offered (2 hours):

MU168O Opera Scenes ..................................................... 1 hr. MU168V Chamber Choir ................................................... 1 hr. MU168X Men’s Ensemble ................................................. 1 hr.

TEACHER EDUCATION Program—Norland, Chair, Education Department

Mission Statement: The Bethany College Education Department strives to instill in candidates the knowledge base, teaching skills, as well as professional attitudes and values necessary to become exceptional, reflective teachers in a diverse culture.

Program Vision: We believe teacher education is a cooperative venture in building relationships and empowering candidates to be knowledgeable, skillful, and inspiring professionals who focus on the interests, welfare, and success of learners.

Overview of the Teacher Education Program

NOTE: Contact the Education Department or refer to the current handbook for teacher education for current information regarding the Teacher Education Program.

The Teacher Education Program at Bethany College seeks to prepare qualified pre-service candidates for teaching positions in fields for which it has program approval from the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE). To accomplish this the Teacher Education Department functions to:

1. Coordinate efforts on campus so that all teacher preparation programs are of sufficiently high quality to be eligible for Kansas State Department of Education program review approval and accreditation 2. Provide opportunities through which candidates can develop the qualities identified in the Bethany College model of a liberally educated person. 3. Provide early experiences in elementary and secondary classrooms for those considering teaching. 4. Identify candidates with professional promise and encourage them to enter the teaching profession. 5. Enable candidates who select teaching majors to develop the competencies and qualities associated with the Bethany College Exceptional Teacher Model. 6. Provide effective guidance services related to candidates’ academic goals and social concerns. 7. Recommend for licensure those who have completed an approved program and meet all requirements for licensure.

NOTE: All approved programs leading to licensure are subject to change. Consequently, although a candidate completes coursework listed for any of the teaching majors and endorsements in the catalog that was in effect when they entered Bethany, it is imperative that candidates check with the Education Department often to ensure that they complete the coursework required for their approved program.

1. The state of Kansas might deny licensure to a candidate who has been convicted of a felony in specified classifications, or who has entered into a diversion agreement for such offenses. Candidates will be required to submit a Background Self-Disclosure Form in

ED100 Introduction to Teacher Education and the

Teaching Profession, when applying for placement in

ED200, Introduction to Teaching: Classroom Experience, and prior Clinical Practice. 2. Teacher education candidates must have a grade of “C” or higher in all required courses. 3. Travel expenses incurred from practicum and clinical practice placements are the responsibility of the candidate. 4. All candidates participating in ED200 Introduction to

Teaching: Classroom Experience and Clinical Practice must purchase $1,000,000.00 Professional Liability

Insurance and submit negative TB test results. It is highly recommended that prior to any other practicum experience, candidates purchase $1,000,000 worth of

Professional Liability Insurance. See the Education

Office for details. 5. It is highly recommended that all methods courses need to be taken at Bethany; however, the Chair of the

Education Department may accept other methods courses from another Kansas institution with a KSDE approved program.

Field Experiences

All teaching candidates are required to complete a minimum of 110 field experience hours. This includes ED200 Introduction to Teaching Classroom Experience: a 3-week, Interterm field experience of 80 hours that helps the candidates further explore the profession of teaching. Field experiences are incorporated into selected methods courses and other education classes for elementary and secondary education majors, and PreK-12 Music, Art, and Health/PE teaching majors. Field experiences include observations and active participation in the classroom while working with students. Field experiences may occur in other educational settings, or include relevant community projects or events, that involve teaching, learning, mentoring or interacting with students. All preservice teachers complete a minimum of minimum of 80 days or 16 weeks of clinical practice (student teaching) or 580 hours. (Refer to the Bethany College Teacher Education Handbook and Assessment Manual for additional information.)

Admission to the Teacher Education Program

All candidates wishing to be formally admitted to the Teacher Education Program must be approved by the Teacher Education Coordinators (TEC) committee and meet the following criteria:

1. Application: A formal application to the Teacher

Education Program must be filed upon completion of

ED200, Introduction to Teaching: Classroom Experience, or upon enrollment in 300 level education courses. 2. Admission: Criteria include: a. Sophomore standing. b. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above (including transfer hours). c. Pass ED100, Introduction to Teacher Education and the Teaching Profession with a grade of C or higher or equitable transfer course approved by the Chair of the Education Department. d. Pass ED200, Introduction to Teaching: Classroom Experience with a grade of C or higher, or equitable transfer course approved by the Education Chair, including evidence of 80 hours of field experience. e. Have a Teaching Candidate Disposition averaged score of 2.75 or higher (or 14 out of 20 points). f. Pass a Math course (MA104 College Algebra or MA124 Mathematics for the People or equivalent course) with a grade of C or higher. g. Pass one ID20X Writing, Research, or Religion or EN101 Thinking and Writing or equivalent course with a grade of C or higher to demonstrate reading, writing and literacy skills.

NOTE: In order to enroll in upper-division professional education courses, candidates must have applied for admission to the Teacher Education Program or have approval of the Chair of the Education Department.

Admission to Clinical Practice be formally admitted to Clinical b All candidates wishing to be formally admitted to Clinical Practice (Student Teaching) must be approved by the Teacher Education Coordinators (TEC) committee and meet the following criteria: following criteria: 1. Have been admitted to the Teacher Education Program. 2. Submitted the formal application to Clinical Practice a year prior student teaching (refer to the Teacher Education

Handbook for dates.) 3. Teacher education candidates must have a grade of “C” or higher in all required courses. 4. Have completed sufficient semester hours to make graduation possible for December graduates or within the

Interterm and Spring term following clinical practice for

May graduates with an approved graduation application check from the Registrar. 5. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above (including transfer hours). 6. Have a Teaching Candidate Disposition averaged score of 2.75 or higher (or 14 out of 20 points) 7. Have a pre-clinical practice student teaching interview with

Education professors the semester before student teaching. 8. Provide evidence of a minimum of 100 field experience hours (with a goal of 110 hours or more) before entering the student teaching experience. 9. Provide evidence of completion of required academic artifacts for Education or have approval from the Education

Department Chair.