Return to: BX Application, Standards
Matrix, Syllabi,
Form_XX, Dept.
of Education, University
Phone:
(517) 335-4610 *** Fax: (517)
373-0542
Directions:
I.
Application Information
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Institution |
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MDE Endorsement Area and Code (from Application Attachment
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Date of this Application |
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Name and Title of Unit Head |
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Signature of Unit Head |
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II.
Contact Information for Questions Related to This Application
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Contact Person’s Name and Title |
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Contact Person’s Phone Number |
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Contact Person’s Fax Number |
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Contact Person’s E-Mail Address |
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III.
Type of Request for Approval
(Indicate One)
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New program for institution |
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U.S. Department of Education Classification of
Instructional Programs (CIP) Code, if vocational occupational
area |
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Compliance with State Board of Education new or modified
program criteria |
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Experimental program |
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Program amendment (See Section IX for guidelines) |
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IV.
Institutional Representatives
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Please
list individuals available to serve on Michigan Department of
Education Ad-Hoc Committees Related to this Specialty Program (e.g.,
program review, standards development, test development, forum
planning). Include both
higher education faculty and K-12 representatives. |
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Name/Title |
Specialty |
Mailing Address |
E-Mail Address |
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Carolyn S. Dale Director of Curriculum and Instruction
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V.
Program Information |
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Program Summary
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Prepare a program narrative (5-6 page maximum) which: ·
Describes the
philosophy, rationale, and objectives of the specialty program and
explains how the program is consistent with the philosophy,
rationale, and conceptual framework of the unit. ·
Describes the sequence
of courses and/or experiences to develop an understanding of the
structures, skills, core concepts, ideas, values, facts, methods of
inquiry, and uses of technology. ·
Describes how
candidates are prepared to utilize a variety of instructional
approaches to address the various learning styles of students. ·
Describes any
differences that may exist between elementary or secondary
preparation to teach in each major or minor area (e.g.,
instructional resources, field placements, instructional
techniques), if applicable. ·
Describes how the
program incorporates gender equity, multi-cultural, and global
perspectives into the teaching of the subject area. ·
Describes how the
program prepares candidates to use multiple methods of assessment
appropriate to this specialty area.
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Program Coursework
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Complete
Application Attachment 3 showing the required and elective courses for
this program. This list
should include the following information.
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Contact person for
specialty program. ·
Course title and
number. ·
Number of semester
hours for required and elective courses. ·
Designation for
elementary, secondary, or K-12 certification. · Course descriptions.
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Complete the Content Guidelines/Standards Matrix (a sample
format is provided in Application Attachment 4); appropriate
program standards must be selected for each program: |
VII.
Supporting Documentation
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Field Experiences
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Describe how candidates
for majors and minors in specific specialty programs participate in
early field experiences in K-12 schools.
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Describe aspects of the
student teaching experience for certification candidates that enhance
the applicants’ abilities to teach in this specific specialty area.
Are candidates in your institution assigned to K-12 classrooms
as student teachers in both their major and minor (if applicable)?
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Instructional Methods
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Describe how candidates
are prepared to teach in this specific specialty area.
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Course Descriptions
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Provide descriptions of
all courses contained on Application Attachment 3.
Descriptions must provide enough information to show that
standards could logically be met in these courses.
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Syllabi
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Provide a
representative syllabus for each required course (those listed on
Application Attachment 3 and referenced in the standards matrix). |
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Faculty
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Please complete the Instructional
Faculty table from Application Attachment 5. ·
Include all faculty
teaching the courses shown on the Summary
of Course Requirements for Specialty Program (Application
Attachment 3), including those who may be temporary or non-tenure
stream. ·
List additional faculty
positions that will be added if this program is approved. |
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Technology
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Describe how this
program will utilize technological resources. |
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Vocational Work Experience |
· If applicable, please describe the structure and content of the required vocational work experience program. How is this evaluated? Not
Applicable |
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Applicable
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IX. Guidelines for
Applying for Amendments to Currently Approved Teacher Preparation
Programs |
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Not Applicable |