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Teaching program is designed to assist candidates with a baccalaureate
degree in obtaining teacher certification.
Objectives of Teacher Education Programs
Candidates in teacher education programs at UNO are expected to:
1. Develop a background of knowledge in general education and
one or more academic content areas.
2. Develop an awareness of teaching as a profession, which includes
an understanding of how teachers promote individual student
achievement, school improvement, school and district accountability,
and long term professional development.
3. Develop an awareness of the relationship between socio-cultural
factors and the educative process, which includes developing the
ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, other
site-based professionals, and persons representing community
agencies.
4. Understand, identify, assess, and make plans to accommodate the
individual student’s emotional, social, physical, and intellectual
needs.
5. Demonstrate skills aligned with the Louisiana Components of
Effective Teaching, relevant Louisiana Content Standards, and
other curriculum reform initiatives in planning, implementing,
and assessing instruction and its impact on student learning.
6. Plan instruction that correlates with the Louisiana Educational
Assessment Program (LEAP 21).
7. Plan, deliver, and assess instruction that integrates a variety of
electronic software applications and related technologies.
8. Acquire and apply skills of classroom management and interpersonal
relationships that enhance the educational environment
and promote student learning.
9. Demonstrate dispositions expected of effective educators as documented
through field experience in school settings.
The University of New Orleans Teacher Education Program is
designed using an inquiry-based conceptual framework to support the
preparation of reflective practitioners. Information about the conceptual
framework may be found on the college web site at http://www.
ed.uno.edu/. Following are the key elements of the Teacher Education
program of study.
1. Performance-based. The program of study moves beyond simply
aligning specific competencies with specific courses. Rather, it supports
teacher candidates in the repeated use of competencies in
different ways according to the changing demands of students and
teaching environments. This model ensures that teachers can produce
effective outcomes for their students and for the schools in
which they teach.
2. Role-focused. A performance based program focuses on teachers
being competent in performing the multiple roles associated with
effective teaching. These roles are aligned with the Louisiana Components
of Effective Teaching.
3. Thematic content. The program of study is designed for key
content related to teaching performance (e.g., assessment) to be
addressed at multiple points rather than in singular courses.
4. Sequenced field activities. Opportunity to practice targeted competencies
in schools is critical to a performance based program. An
effective program of study includes well-crafted field experiences
that increase in demand and complexity as the candidate moves
through the program.
5. Authentic evaluation. The UNO teacher education program utilizes
an electronic professional portfolio as the key tool for evaluating
teacher effectiveness and content mastery. All teacher education
candidates are required to purchase a Live Text account to support
the development of an electronic portfolio. Information on Live
Text may be found at www.ed.uno.edu. Performance review takes
place at distinct points during the program of study in order to
identify both professional strengths and areas of need. Multiple
perspectives are incorporated into the evaluation process.
6. Shared induction. The portfolio format used in the teacher education
program is designed to complement the newly adopted
requirements for new teachers to develop a professional portfolio
in order to pass the (LaTAAP) Louisiana Teacher Assistance &
Assessment Program.
Undergraduate Teacher Education Option
Three grade-level certification options are offered at the undergraduate
level: Preschool (Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 3), Elementary
(Grades 1- 5), and Secondary (Grades 6-12) in a specific content area.
Secondary content areas include: English, mathematics, social studies,
and science (Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or Earth Sciences). The
College of Education and Human Development also offers Elementary-
Secondary (Kindergarten -Grade 12) certification programs in Music
(vocal) and Music (instrumental). The program of study for each certification
area (except elementary-secondary K-12) includes all coursework
required for certification in special education, mild/moderate
disabilities. Candidates who complete a student teaching with both
general and special education experiences and complete additional
performance requirements for special education certification are eligible
to receive joint certification.
The undergraduate teacher education program of study is divided
into four tiers, each associated with a specific block of coursework
and set of related field experiences. As the candidate moves from one
tier to the next, the scope of the content and field work becomes more
complex. Candidate progression from one tier to the next is dependent
upon satisfaction of certain criteria, including satisfactory completion
of required coursework, satisfactory completion of required field experiences,
and meeting all candidate assessment requirements specified
for that particular phase (tier) of the program of study. Throughout
the program of study, candidates develop a professional portfolio that
contains artifacts resulting from coursework and field activities. The
candidate organizes the various artifacts as evidence that specific program
competencies have been met. Thus, candidate performance is
measured via course grades as well as authentic evidence that knowledge,
skills, and dispositions related to effective education can be demonstrated
in school and classroom settings.
Admission to and Retention in the College of Education
and Human Development (Tier II)
To be admitted to the College of Education and Human Development,
a student must have met the following criteria:
1. Completed a minimum of 30 hours of coursework with at least a
2.2 grade-point average.
2. Completed a Candidate Acknowledgement Form.
3. Received a Curriculum Program Sheet approved by an Academic
Counselor in the College of Education and Human Development.
4. Successfully completed Education 1000 and 1100, including associated
field activities.
All candidates in a program of study resulting in certification must
also be admitted to a teacher education program (see requirements
below). All candidates must submit official transcripts from each college
and university attended. One transcript with all transfer credits
is not acceptable. This is a requirement for all candidates pursuing
initial certification.
The Teacher Education Review and Retention Committee reserves
the right to review the candidate’s total academic record, evidence of
knowledge, skills, and dispositions and other qualifications as they
relate to the candidate’s potential as an effective teacher.
In view of its responsibility to the teaching profession, the College
of Education and Human Development will continuously evaluate the
qualifications of a candidate to determine his or her suitability to
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