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West Chester University
West Chester, PA 19383
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Undergraduate Handbook B.S. Geoscience: B.S.Ed. Earth
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ADDITIONAL BSEd INFORMATION Admission to Teacher Education All students seeking a Bachelor in Science in Education degree must formally apply for admission to Teacher Education. Minimum criteria for admission to Teacher Education are:
Only students admitted to Teacher Education
are eligible to take designated advanced professional educational coursework.
Students admitted to Teacher Education must maintain the GPA required
for admission in order to continue taking advanced professional education
coursework. Please note that some programs require that students have
a higher GPA than 2.5 in the major to student teach. Other Requirements of the B.S. Ed. Programs 1. You will be assigned a professional advisor from the Councilor and Secondary Education Department to monitor your progress through the education course component of your program. Check with that department for the name of your Professional Advisor (436- 2958). 2. You must apply for placement the semester prior to your enrollment in EDS 306 (Principles of Teaching and Field Experience in Secondary Education) and EDS 411-412 (Student Teaching) and attend organizational meetings. These are usually scheduled very early in the semester. Contact the Office of Field Experiences for information (436-3036). 3. You must complete: a. a Speech and Hearing test, at Speech and Hearing Clinic, 201 Carter Drive, 436-3402, b. a Reading Test, administered by Dept. of Childhood and Reading, Recitation 108B, 436-2944. 4. You must have a GPA of 2.5 or better. (a Requirement of the Pennsylvania Department of Education) 5. You must successfully complete the PRAXIS tests (formerly called National Teacher Tests - NTEs). The exams are offered six times per year on the WCU campus. Register five weeks prior to taking the exam. Costs are approximately $120. For information regarding these exams, contact the Secondary Education Student Advisement Center, 251 Library, 436- 3090, or contact the Office of Field Experiences for information (436-3036), or WWW.ets.org/praxis. a. Earth and Space Science Certification 1) Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching, 7-12 (30524) 2) Praxis: Earth and Space Science, 20570 b. General Science Certification 1) Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching, 7-12 (30524) 2.) Praxis: Biology and General
Science (10030), OR Chemistry, Physics and General Science
(10070) Competencies, Requirements, and Assessments The following lists student competencies for the B.S. in Education--Earth & Space Science program (numbered items), a description of program requirements that the student must complete to develop each competency (part A under each numbered item), and a description of how the Department of Geology & Astronomy assesses and insures that the student has achieved each competency satisfactorily (part B under each numbered item). These competencies are based on the following list of resources: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), 1993. Benchmarks for Scientific Literacy: New York, Oxford University Press, 418p. Mayer, V.J., and R.E. Armstrong, 1992. What every 17-year old should know about planet Earth--the report of a conference of educators and geoscientists: Science Education, 74(2): 155-165. National Research Council (NRC), 1996. National Science Education Standards: Washington, D.C., National Academy Press, 262p. National Center for Earth Science Education & American Geological Institute, 1991. Earth Science Education for the 21st Century--A Planning Guide: Alexandria, VA, American Geological Institute, 34p. National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), 1992. Scope, Sequence, Coordination--the Content Core: A Guide for Curriculum Designers. Washington, D.C., NSTA. Palmer, A.R., 1990. What should my neighbor know (about Earth science)?: Earth Scientist, Spring edition, p. 3-7. Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Standards for Program Approval and Teacher Certification--Earth & Space Science, G.L. 7-12, Scope: CSPG 33. Pennsylvania Rules and Regulations (for K-12 Quality Education), Title 22, Chapter 5 (Pennsylvania Bulletin, vol. 23, no. 30, p. 3549-3565, 1993. Students in the B.S. in Education--Earth & Space Science must...... 1. understand the goals of Pennsylvania's quality education as set forth in Pennsylvania's Title 22 Code, Chapter 5 (PA Bull., v.23, no. 30, p. 3549-3550); A. complete EDF100 and SCE350 where these goals are analyzed and evaluated; and B. achieve a grade of C- or higher in SCE350 and C or higher in EDF100. 2. complete studies distributed over the areas defined in Pennsylvania General Standard XIV and Pennsylvania Department of Education General Standard IX; A. enroll in the Teacher Education Program and complete 30 credit hours of Secondary-Education Professional-Education course requirements (EDF100, EDM300, EDP250, EDP351, EDS306, EDS411-412, SCE350), and must also complete the University's General Education Requirements; and B. achieve Full Admission Status in the Teacher Education Program, including a minimum grade of C in the Secondary-Education Professional-Education course requirements and a minimum grade point average of 2.5 in the Secondary-Education Professional-Education course requirements, plus achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. 3. demonstrate understanding of basic principles of biology, chemistry, and physics in the context of scientific, technological, and real-world situations and explain how these principles have been historically and scientifically developed. A. complete BIO110, CHE103 and CRL103, PHY130 or PHY170, and a minimum of four or more semester hours at a higher level in biology, chemistry, or physics; and B. achieve a grade of C- or higher in each course listed in 3A. 4. demonstrate understanding of basic concepts of mathematics and computer science; A. complete one semester of calculus (MAT108, 161, or above), computer science (CSC115 or CSC141), and statistics (MAT121); and
B. achieve a grade of C- or higher in each course listed in 4A. 5. understand and evaluate processes responsible for the physical and historical development and interactions of the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, biosphere, and the astronomical environment/Universe in the context of Earth as a unique dynamic system; A. complete a minimum core of courses in geology (ESS101, ESS202, ESS204, (ESS236), meteorology (ESS270), oceanography (ESS230), biology (BIO110, see competency 3), astronomy (ESS111), and electives (see competency 23); and B. achieve a grade of C- of higher in each course listed in 5A. 6. understand the impact of technology on the Earth and its environments and inhabitants, including humans; be trained in the use of basic technologies utilized in the Earth & space sciences; and be able to apply his/her technology training to develop models and solve problems involving Earth and space science, environments, and organisms (including humans); A. complete a computer science course (CSC115 or CSC141) and all technological training that is embedded within all required and elective courses in science of the major; and B. achieve a grade of C- or higher in each course indicated in 5A, 6A, and 23A. 7. demonstrate mastery of fundamental techniques of field work in the Earth & space sciences and the ability to utilize local field sites as outdoor laboratories for demonstrations, modeling, experimentation, and research; A. complete training in fundamental field techniques of field work the Earth & space sciences that is embedded in all courses listed in 5A, 6A, and 23A; complete a methods course in Science Education in the Secondary School (SCE350); and B. achieve a grade of C- or higher in each course listed in 5A, 6A, and 23A. 8. understand geomorphic and other surficial processes; A. complete Introduction to Geology (ESS101), Historical Geology (ESS204), and Environmental Geology (ESS236); and B. achieve a grade of C- or higher in each course listed in 8A. 9. study and complete practical experiences in meteorology and astronomy in ways that involve comprehension, application, and evaluation, of fundamental concepts, techniques, and technologies of these disciplines (and the ability to describe, analyze, and interpret objects in the sky and changes in the sky); A. complete practical laboratories and real-life projects in meteorology (ESS270) and astronomy (ESS111); and B. achieve a grade of C- or higher in courses listed in 9A. 10. understand and evaluate relationships among science, technology, and society and be able to teach using basic STS pedagogy; A. complete courses listed in 3A, 5A, 6A, and 23A plus Science Education in the Secondary School (SCE350); and B. achieve a grade of C- or higher in courses listed in 10A. 11. demonstrate mastery of the ability to apply skills of observation, data collection, analysis, pattern recognition, prediction, and scientific reasoning in designing and conducting experiments, solving technological problems, and communicating results of investigations effectively in written and oral formats; A. complete field and laboratory requirements for courses listed in items 3-7, 9, and 10; and B. achieve a grade of C- or higher in courses listed in 11A. 12. understand and evaluate some advantages, disadvantages, and ethical implication associated with the impact of science and technology on current and future life; A. complete Introduction to Geology (ESS101), Environmental Geology (ESS236), and University General Education requirements in the Behavioral & Social Sciences and the Humanities; and B. achieve a grade of C- or higher in ESS101 and ESS236 plus complete the University General Education requirements in Behavioral & Social Sciences and the Humanities. 13. understand and evaluate the impact on current and future life of the development and use of varied energy forms, natural and synthetic materials, and agriculture and the need for conservation, sustainable development, and stewardship; A. complete Introduction to Geology (ESS101) and Environmental Geology (ESS236); and B. achieve a grade of C- or higher in courses listed in 13A. 14. understand how geoscientists infer relative and absolute time relationships and infer that the Earth is at least 4.5 billion years old; A. complete Introduction to Geology (ESS101), Historical Geology (ESS204), and General Astronomy (ESS111); and B. achieve a grade of C- or higher in courses listed in 14A. 15. understand that scales of matter vary from subatomic to the entire Universe, and that changes in the Earth system occur over intervals of milliseconds to millions of years; A. complete Introduction to Geology (ESS101), Historical Geology (ESS204), General Astronomy (ESS111), General Chemistry (CHE103, CRL103), and Physics (PHY130 or 170); and B. achieve a grade of C- or higher in courses listed in 15A. 16. understand the evolution of the world's oceans and ocean basins and our present knowledge of ocean properties, resources, dynamics, and other principles of oceanography; A. complete Introduction to Geology (ESS101) and Introduction to Oceanography (ESS230, and ESL230); and B. achieve a grade of C- or higher in courses listed in 16A. 17. analyze and evaluate natural hazards faced by humans and understand the processes used to assess risk taken by humans in relation to such hazards; A. complete Introduction to Geology (ESS101) and Environmental Geology (ESS236); and B. achieve a grade of C- or higher in courses listed in 17A. 18. understand the historical development of Earth and life on Earth on all time scales (including geologic time); A. complete Introduction to Geology (ESS101), Historical Geology (ESS204) and General Biology (BIO110), and General Astronomy (ESS111); and B. achieve a grade of C- or higher in courses listed in 18A. 19. understand the origin and evolution of the Universe and solar system, objects observed in the night sky; A. complete General Astronomy (ESS111); and B. achieve a grade of C- or higher in ESS111. 20. understand and evaluate the nature of Earth's geochemical and biogeochemical cycles; A. complete Introduction to Geology (ESS101), General Biology (BIO110), General Chemistry (CHE103/CRL103), Historical Geology (ESS204), and Environmental Geology (ESS236); and B. achieve a grade of C- or higher in courses listed in 20A. 21. analyze, evaluate, plan, implement, and assess pedagogical strategies involving current methods of teaching science based on constructivist, inquiry-oriented, hands-on activities and authentic experiences that are in keeping with the National Science Education Standards and Pennsylvania's Title 22 Code, Chapter 5 (PA Bull., v.23, no. 30, p. 3549-3550); A. complete courses in psychology (PSY100), educational psychology (EDP250), methods of teaching science in the secondary school (SCE350), classroom observation experiences with exemplary teachers (EDS306), and student teaching field experiences that employ such pedagogical strategies (EDS41-412); and B. achieve a grade of C- or higher in SCE350 and a grade of C or higher in the other courses listed in 21A. 22. analyze, evaluate, plan, implement, and assess assessment strategies for assessing school student progress and the quality of one's teaching that are in keeping with the National Science Education Standards and Pennsylvania's Title 22 Code, Chapter 5 (PA Bull., v.23, no. 30, p. 3549-3550); A. complete courses in psychology
(PSY100), educational psychology (EDP250), methods of evaluation
and measurement (EDP351), statistics (MAT121), methods of teaching
science in the secondary school (SCE350), classroom observation
experiences with exemplary teachers (EDS306), and student teaching
field experiences that employ such assessment strategies and applications
(EDS41-412); and 23. complete electives in a specialized course of study in the Earth & space sciences; A. complete two Earth & space science interdisciplinary requirements (two of the following courses: ESS102--Humans and the Environment, Science, and SCB210--Origin of Life and the Universe); and complete one of the three BSEd--Earth & Space Science "Tracks" consisting of three additional courses (Environmental Geoscience Track, Geology Track, or Astronomy Track); and B. achieve a grade of C- or higher
in courses listed in 23A. |
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