A G E N D A Define GATE 1 Criteria for Admission Reflection Narratives Packet Format

2014 - 2015

MCEA Gate 1

ADMISSION TO PROGRAM

A G E N D A

• Define GATE 1

• Criteria for Admission

• Reflection Narratives

• Packet Format

Criteria for Admission

Overall GPA

Performance in ES203

Application materials and degree plan quality

Standards application narratives

>3.90 = 30 POINTS 3.20 - 3.29=16 POINTS

3.80 - 3.89 = 28 POINTS 3.10 - 3.19=14 POINTS

3.70 – 3.79=26 POINTS 3.00 – 3.09=12 POINTS

3.60 – 3.69=24 POINTS 2.90 – 2.99=10 POINTS

3.50 - 3.59=22 POINTS 2.80 – 2.89= 8 POINTS

3.40 – 3.49=20 POINTS 2.75 – 2.79= 6 POINTS

3.30 – 3.39=18 POINTS < 2.75= 0 POINTS

OVERALL GPA = 30 Points

Performance in ES203

Annotated lesson planCooperating teacher evaluationKnowledge of Wisconsin Teaching StandardsReflective analysis

These items are retained in the department files.

YOU DO NOT NEED COPIES OF THESE ITEMS

IN YOUR APPLICATION FOLDER.

20 Points / 5 points each

APPLICATION MATERIALS and

DEGREE PLAN QUALITY

Accurate Complete Appropriately Sequenced

5 Points Possible

STANDARD 1 REFLECTION Propose an important topic that would be appropriate for teaching a lesson or unit in elementary or middle school. Identify the level where it could be taught. Analyze why this topic is important in the elementary/middle content area.

Explain how you would impart your knowledge to elementary or middle school students.

ONE PAGE, ONE SIDE, 8 ½ x 11. SINGLE SPACED.

FONT SIZE/TYPE: ARIAL - NO SMALLER THAN 10, NO LARGER THAN 12.

One page/ 3 paragraphs/ 10 points

Standard Two Reflection Briefly summarize two different and unique experiences with children and

youth. Discuss how the first experience allowed you to understand how children

with differing ranges of ability learn. Explain how you provided instruction that supports their intellectual, social, and personal development.

In a separate paragraph discuss your second experience as in #2 above.




Standard Four Reflection Provide a summary of your lesson.

Discuss how this teaching experience allowed you to use of a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology* and other materials.

Explain how you encouraged students’ development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.

STAPLE the reflection on the top of your ES 203 lesson plan. Remove all names and lesson reflection from the lesson plan.

* The use of technology is recommended but not required at this stage.




Standard Nine Reflection1. Identify two examples of collaborative practices that you have observed/ experienced in your ES 203 placement or in some other school setting.

2. Evaluate effect of choices and actions involving students, parents, and professionals in the community

3. Identify two goals for improving your own professional growth in the area of collaborative leadership




Writing Quality of Application Narratives

Content/Ideas/Organization: 3 points possible

Sentence structure/Usage/Spelling: 2 points possible

Organizing Application Materials

A LETTER SIZE, TOP TAB, MANILA FILE FOLDER – NOT MANILA ENVELOPE -

With your name legibly printed on the top tab (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial) .

Folder should contain:One Application Cover Form One Program PlanOne Current Degree AuditTwo sets of the four reflective narratives including two copies of your

lesson plan where required. Each complete set should be PAPER CLIPPED TOGETHER Points will be deducted

if these instructions are not followed.

Application Deadline

Friday, February 27th, 2015 at 12:00 noon

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

EDUCATION STUDIES OFFICE CENTENNIAL HALL 3215

Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:45 am – 4:30 pmApplication materials left at any other location will be considered as

NOT SUBMITTED. Applicants must complete the sign-in sheet and have their submission

initialed by a staff member to complete the submission process.

Admission decisions will be emailed approximately two weeks after the application deadline.

ACADEMIC MISCONDUCTALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED MUST BE THE WORK OF THE

STUDENT SUBMITTING. COLLABORATION WITH OTHER STUDENTS IS NOT ALLOWED ON MCEA GATE 1 APPLICATION MATERIALS.

Students bear the responsibility for the academic integrity of their work. Any academic misconduct will be considered as a serious offense, and the strongest possible academic

penalty for such behavior will be pursued. For further details please review the Blugold Code at the Dean of Students website.

Academic MisconductThe instructor considers academic misconduct a serious issue and follows the guidelines and procedures outlined on

the UW—Eau Claire Dean of Students web site (www.uwec.edu/DOS/policies/upload/BlugoldCode2012.pdf). As per the handbook:

“Academic misconduct is an act in which a student:a. Seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another without authorization or citation;

b. Uses unauthorized material or fabricated data in any academic exercise;c. Forges or falsifies academic documents or records;

d. Intentionally impedes or damages the academic work of others;e. Engages in conduct aimed at making false representation of a student’s academic performance; or

f. Assists other students in any of these acts.”

Questions?

1. Review this PowerPoint on the Ed Studies website2. Review the MCEA website3. If you cannot find the answer to your question,

contact eitherDr. Melissa Bruce (Centennial Hall 3131)

orAmy Mitchell, Academic Dept Associate (Centennial Hall 3215)

Amy is available to review the organization of your application folder up until Wednesday, February 25th at 4:00 p.m.

QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED UNTIL Wednesday, February 25th at 4:00 p.m.

Documents

A G E N D A Define GATE 1 Criteria for Admission Reflection Narratives Packet Format