Will Power Education Module Spring 2021 Description Whether you have known forever that you want to be a teacher or you are thinking about teaching for the first time, this is the module for you! Here you will learn about what it means to be a teacher and how to get there. You will explore the teaching profession in general and the specific requirements for becoming a teacher in New Jersey. You will learn how the College of Education helps you get there, including program offerings, academic supports, and field experiences. You will reflect on the characteristics and skills of a great teacher and put in place a plan of action to see yourself as an engaging and impactful teacher! We begin with a brief welcome from the Dean of the College of Education (click here). Then jump into the sections listed below and be sure to submit the required activities for each. When everything is in, you will receive a Certificate of Completion to submit in Blackboard to your Will Power facilitator. If you have any questions throughout this module, please email orrl@wpunj.edu and put Will Power Module in the subject line. Welcome to the Teaching Profession: Click here to explore more about the teaching profession. Welcome to the WP College of Education: Click here to learn how the COE will prepare you to be an engaging and impactful teacher. 0-44 Workshop Attend a Friday (online) Session to learn of and practice some of the professional qualities of a teacher (0-44 workshop). Dates are to be announced. Meet and Greet with the College of Education: Choose one online Zoom session (below) and get to know the supportive staff and faculty that make up the College of Education! We look forward to meeting with you and learning about your specific goals in the teaching field. Friday 2/19 9:00-9:45AM Friday 3/19 12:00-12:45PM Friday 4/16 4:00-4:45PM Have you completed all of the above? If so, email orrl@wpunj.edu to request the COE Module Certificate of Completion. OPTIONAL: If you are ready to get started in meeting the requirements to begin the education coursework for teacher certification, a first step is to meet the basic skills assessment requirement. Once the basic skills assessment requirement is met, it’s time to explore the required subject area assessments. Click here for more information on these state requirements and pursue the following activities. Test Preparation: Select the Basic Skills Activity if you have not received qualifying scores on the basic skills assessments in reading, writing and mathematics. Select the PRAXIS Subject Activity below if you have met the basic skills assessment requirement: Basic Skills Activity: Please participate in this if you have not met the education major required assessment of basic skills with qualifying PRAXIS CORE, SAT or ACT scores. Review this chart to explore how you can meet this requirement and see the scores required. Take the Khan Academy’s free practice test for the PRAXIS CORE or the SAT (links, below). Complete the survey to reflect upon your results and review areas of success and areas for improvement and create an action plan. Learn about supports to help you. Complete the Basic Skills Reflection and the Basic Skills Action Plan and complete the Basic Skills Progress Update Form. PRAXIS CORE Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/prep/praxis-core https://www.khanacademy.org/prep/praxis-core/overview or SAT Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/sat A personalized practice plan will result after you take the Khan Academy practice tests. Complete the Basic Skills Reflection and the Basic Skills Action Plan For Success. Reflect on your scores and the scores needed to qualify. Identify Khan Academy and WP free resources to assist you in achieving success in the areas you have identified. Choose at least two supports and incorporate them into your Basic Skills Action Plan for Success. You will submit your practice test results, including the diagnostic profile, provided by Khan Academy for the practice test(s) you completed. Complete and upload your Basic Skills Action Plan For Success. Retake the practice test(s). After completing the practice test for a second time, complete and upload the Basic Skills Progress Update. Praxis Subject Activity: This activity is only for those who passed the basic skills requirement (qualifying CORE, SAT or ACT scores) already. Learn about the PRAXIS assessments required by the NJ Department of Education for your teacher licensure area by visiting this website. Click on the subject area of your license. Click on the “Study Companion PDF” link directly under the test title. This free resource will provide specific information about achieving success on this required assessment. Other resources from ETS are available at the site for a fee. Using the preparation books available through the College of Education or the Library, take a practice test in your subject area. You can alternatively take a practice test from ETS for a fee, if desired. Fill out this form to request a study guide from the university. Complete the PRAXIS (II) Subject Assessment Reflection and the PRAXIS (II) Subject Assessment Action Plan For Success. Reflect on your scores and the scores needed to qualify. Identify WP and other resources to assist you in achieving success on your licensure area test. Choose at least two supports and incorporate them into your PRAXIS (II) Subject Assessment Action Plan for Success. Complete and upload your PRAXIS (II) Subject Assessment Action Plan For Success. Retake the practice test(s). After completing the practice test for a second time, complete and upload the PRAXIS (II) Subject Assessment Progress Update. Contact Person: Dr. Lynne Orr OrrL@wpunj.edu
