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TEACHER EDUCATIONdynamics of the American labor movement —itself the paradigmatic example of movementdynamics. Prerequisite: Sociology 101 andanother sociology course, or permission ofinstructor. (Fall 2007)405 Writing WorkshopAn intensive writing workshop intended for allstudents committed to developing a professionallevel of writing competence. Students focusfifteen (15) essays on a variety of topics includingscholarly articles, chapters, and books. Studentessays are mounted for overhead projectionand discussion with the class; and studentsmeet with the instructor on a rotational basisfor a close discussion of their essays. Class sizelimited to fifteen. Prerequisite: permission ofinstructor. (Spring 2008)445 Issues in Higher EducationA course that puts the Austin College experienceinto a larger historical, pedagogical, andlegal structure. Students examine topics thatinclude the history of higher education in theUnited States; academic freedom and tenure;the moral responsibility of the college; theproblem of “hate speech;” and the creation ofthe intellectual canon. Intended for students seriouslyconsidering law, medical, and graduateschool. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.450 Advanced Topics in SociologyA study of various sub-fields or major theorists.Sample subjects include contemporary socialtheory, occupations and professions, Indian society.Prerequisite: Sociology 101 and anothersociology course, or permission of instructor.May be repeated when topic varies.460 Advanced Directed Study(Variable course credit)464 Teaching/Learning Participation(Variable course credit)An individualized study that includes sharingin the instructional process for a particularsociology course under the supervision of thefaculty member. Open only to highly qualifiedjuniors and seniors by invitation. (Additionaldetails given in the section on Other LearningOpportunities.)490 Independent Study491 Sociology Honors Thesis492 Independent StudyOff-Campus/NSOCSOUTHWESTERN ANDMEXICAN STUDIESLight Cummins and Patrick Duffey,Co-DirectorsJustin Banks, College Archivistand Assistant DirectorA minor in southwestern and Mexicanstudies consists of a minimum of fiveapproved course credit units with eachcourse having a significant southwesternand/or Mexican content. Studentsmust take at least one course in eachof the two regional focus areas (southwesternUnited States and/or Mexico),with at least one course of the fivenumbered 300 or above. Languagecompetency in Spanish through the202-level also is required in addition tothe five approved courses.Disciplinary courses approved forSouthwestern and Mexican Studies arelisted collectively in the course scheduleeach term.TEACHER EDUCATIONBarbara Sylvester, chair; Thomas Baker,Julia Shahid, Jane White, John WhiteMarsha Gathron (Visiting AssociateProfessor)Sharon Guynes (Adjunct)http://austincollege.edu/Category.asp?852THE AUSTIN TEACHER PROGRAMAustin College offers prospective teachersa five-year teacher education program,which terminates with the Masterof Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree. Theprimary goal of teacher education atAustin College is to prepare teacherswho will have the breadth and depth ofintellectual development that is affordedby a vigorous undergraduate liberalCOURSES OF INSTRUCTION| 151
TEACHER EDUCATIONarts education. The program strives toeducate individuals who will be activelearners in their personal and professionallives, who will become dedicatedand creative teachers, and whowill be educational leaders in theirschools. Austin College is an initialcertifying agency and cannot grant anMAT degree to anyone already holdingany type of teaching certificate.The Austin Teacher Program (ATP) isfully accredited through the Texas StateBoard for Educator Certification. Asmandated by the Title II Act and madeavailable on the Title II website (www.title2.org), the following table providesinformation about the pass rates on theTExES/ExCET exams required for certification:Title II Report Data for Cohort Years 2005 & 2006(2006 statewide data not available by publication date)The Texas State Board for Educator Certificationhas redefined both standards andlevels for teacher education. It is possiblethat new rulings made after publicationwill make it necessary to change courserequirements for certification. Certificationstandards and levels for foreign languagesare yet to be finalized, so the currentgrades 6-12 certificate is still being issuedin those areas. All other programs aregoverned by the certificate levels immediatelyfollowing:Upon completion of all certification requirements,a Texas teaching certificateis obtainable in one of four categories:1. Early childhood through grade 4generalist (EC-4);2. Grades 4 through 8 (social studies,English language arts and reading,mathematics, science, or English languagearts and reading/social studies;3. Grades 8 through 12 (one or morestate approved subject areas);4. An all-level certificate in physicaleducation, art, or music.Students seeking EC-4 certificationmust select a major or minor in one ofthe following academicfields: art,biology, English,French, German,history, mathematics,music, physicaleducation, psychology,Spanish, orcommunicationarts. Normally, thechosen major and/or minor reflectsthe student’s specializedteachingfield for those ingrades 4 through8, 8 through 12,and all-level certificateseekers.Teaching field requirements are notnecessarily the same as requirementsfor a major. A listing of requirements forteaching fields is available in the ATPoffice and on the ATP website.2005 2005 2006AC Statewide ACBasic Skills 100% 100% 100%Pedagogy & Professional Responsibility 100% 97% 100%EC-4 PPR 100% 96% 100%4-8 PPR 100% 98% 100%8-12 PPR 100% 95% 100%All-Level PPR 100% 95% 100%Academic Content 100% 96% 100%Elementary Content 100% 98% 100%All other areas 100% * 100%Summary Pass Rates 100% 94% 100%Number in Cohort 28 24*Less than 10 exam takers in each subgroupAlthough the ATP is a five-year programrather than a fifth-year program, it ispossible for a qualified student who has152 |COURSES OF INSTRUCTION
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