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WELCOME!. Why Winona State University?. A Community of Learners Dedicated to Improving our World. Long History of Preparing Teachers. First teacher preparation institution west of the Mississippi in 1858 Thirteenth teacher preparation institution in the nation. Fully Accredited Programs.
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Why Winona State University? A Community of Learners Dedicated to Improving our World.
Long History of Preparing Teachers • First teacher preparation institution west of the Mississippi in 1858 • Thirteenth teacher preparation institution in the nation.
Fully Accredited Programs • Minnesota Board of Teaching • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education • Specific content professional organizations
Leadership Emphasis • Curriculum leaders • Change leaders • Technology leaders
Curriculum Leaders • Teaching as transformational • Multiple instructional models with special emphasis on inquiry-based and experiential learning • Leaders committed to advancing the field through collaboration with • Colleagues • Students & their families • Broader community • Research
Change Leaders • Rapidly changing society • Diversity of student populations • Diversity of school choice • Increased call for school accountability • Demands for use of emerging instructional technologies • Demands for “value added” assessments • Close the achievement gap
Technology Leaders • Model emerging technology • Integrate technology to enhance learning • RITE grants
Service • Contributing to the common good • Giving back to the profession • Serving the broader community
600-800 Hours of Field Experience • Three levels infused throughout the program • Level I - teaching assistantships • Level II - specific instructional and assessment activities • Level III - Student teaching
Diverse Opportunities • Urban Teacher Education Partnership • Texas field experience • Ft. Valley, Georgia • Maxwell Children’s Center • San Antonio, Texas • Student Teaching Abroad
High Standards • Admissions Competitive B or better in English B or better in Communication Studies C or better in Math Written essay Diversity experience component • Curriculum – keep a 2.75 min GPA • Progress monitored • Student Support • Freshman orientation • Personal assistance with registering • Team advising • Student assistance planning
Enrollment Information • 30 undergraduate students admitted to each of the four areas of licensure each semester • Birth to Grade 6 • K-8 • K-12 • Secondary
Faculty • Balance of doctorally prepared faculty with exemplary classroom teachers • State representative • Minnesota Teacher of the Year • Reading specialist • School district curriculum director
Student Involvement • Preprofessional student organizations • Education Minnesota Student Program • Early Childhood Club • Student International Reading Association • Student Association Supervision & Curriculum Development • Content Area Clubs • Teacher Education Unit Committees
Summary • Proven history • Commitment to community, service, leadership, excellence • Ample experiences in the field prior to student teaching • Student support • Technology • Full accreditation
Job Forecast for the Midwest • General: Demand expected to rise slightly • Hot: Secondary (5-12) Math, Science, World Languages, Business Education and Special Education • Cold: Physical Education, Health Education, and Social Studies • Elementary Education: Slight surplus unless you’re willing to move or teach in an urban setting.