Mission Statement: The mission of the Teacher Education Program of Great Basin College is to provide a distinctive early childhood, elementary, secondary and special education program for rural Nevada.
The Teacher Education Program is designed to develop competence, values, skills, and knowledge to promote lifelong learning and is distinctive in the following ways:
• We recognize and value diversity in the heritage and traditions of the region;
• We utilize the professional expertise and contributions of faculty and staff in all academic disciplines;
• We utilize technology for distance education and delivering education courses in rural areas; and
• We collaborate with the six rural school districts in the region to offer early and extensive clinical and field experiences throughout the programs. |
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| 1. Goal: Continue to develop and provide superior teacher education programs through rural Nevada. (Theme 3) Added on 01/07/2010 by Bonnie Hofland
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1.1 Objective: The TEP will maintain state accreditation. Last changed on 10/10/2012 by Sarah Negrete
Status: Due 12 of 2013 |
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1.1.1 Task: Rewrite conceptual framework Last changed on 10/10/2012 by Sarah Negrete
Status: Due 09 of 2013 |
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1.1.2 Task: Rewrite field experience rubrics Last changed on 10/10/2012 by Sarah Negrete
Status: Completed |
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1.1.3 Task: Rewrite internship rubric Last changed on 10/10/2012 by Sarah Negrete
Status: Completed |
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1.1.4 Task: Attend TEAC conference to gather information Last changed on 05/25/2011 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Completed |
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1.1.5 Task: Determine whether we consider TEAC or NCATE or state (state may require one) Last changed on 05/25/2011 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Completed |
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1.1.6 Task: Complete doctorate programs Last changed on 10/10/2012 by Sarah Negrete
Status: Completed |
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1.1.7 Task: Eliminated Last changed on 10/10/2012 by Sarah Negrete
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1.1.8 Task: Determine if assessments are aligned to INTASC and if new assessments need to be used to document learning Last changed on 10/10/2012 by Sarah Negrete
Status: Ongoing |
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1.1.9 Task: Create database to include rubrics, Praxis II scores, placement rates, surveys, portfolios, student teaching rubric scores for continuous improvement. Consider Livetext and other technology means. Last changed on 10/10/2012 by Sarah Negrete
Status: Completed |
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1.1.10 Task: Enter and maintain relevant data in student database. Last changed on 10/10/2012 by Sarah Negrete
Status: Ongoing |
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1.1.11 Task: Yearly evaluations of program based upon assessments starting on May 2012. Last changed on 10/10/2012 by Sarah Negrete
Status: Due 05 of 2013 |
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1.1.12 Task: Create database to track field experiences for diversity in placements Last changed on 10/10/2012 by Sarah Negrete
Status: Completed |
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1.1.13 Task: Enter data to field experience database Last changed on 10/10/2012 by Sarah Negrete
Status: Ongoing |
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1.1.14 Task: Create grids with alignment with state requirements for each degree Last changed on 08/18/2010 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Completed |
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1.1.15 Task: Survey service area for needs for educators Last changed on 02/23/2011 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Completed |
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1.1.16 Task: Eliminated Last changed on 10/10/2012 by Sarah Negrete
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1.1.17 Task: Eliminated Last changed on 10/10/2012 by Sarah Negrete
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1.2 Objective: Eliminated Last changed on 02/23/2011 by Bonnie Hofland
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| 2. Goal: Assess community needs, student interests, and college resources and develop appropriate programs. (Theme 2) Last changed on 05/25/2011 by Bonnie Hofland
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2.1 Objective: The education department will partner with UNLV to create a 2+2 Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood Education. Last changed on 02/23/2011 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Completed |
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2.1.1 Task: Negotiation with UNLV Last changed on 08/20/2010 by Lynette MacFarlan
Status: Completed |
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2.1.2 Task: Complete Memorandum of Understanding accepting GBC’s terms Last changed on 08/20/2010 by Lynette MacFarlan
Status: Completed |
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2.1.3 Task: Advertise and offer program Last changed on 08/24/2010 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Completed |
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2.2 Objective: The education department will collaborate with content departments to develop endorsements in secondary science, social science, English, math and business education. Last changed on 08/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 12 of 2012 |
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2.2.1 Task: Work with David Freistroffer to define the endorsements as academic minors in the content area or minor endorsements in education. Last changed on 02/23/2011 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Due 12 of 2011 |
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2.2.2 Task: Meet with content departments for each endorsement area to identify courses that can be used, paying attention to the minimum requirements for state licensure. Develop additional courses if needed. Last changed on 02/23/2011 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Due 12 of 2011 |
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2.2.3 Task: Present for approval to TEC and Curriculum and Articulation Last changed on 05/25/2011 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Due 05 of 2012 |
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2.2.4 Task: Write catalog descriptions Added on 01/07/2010 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Due 12 of 2011 |
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2.2.5 Task: State/Regents approval Added on 01/07/2010 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Due 05 of 2012 |
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2.3 Objective: The education department will create the business and industry license online. Last changed on 08/17/2010 by Cliff Ferry
Status: Due 05 of 2011 |
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2.3.1 Task: Develop a flyer of the courses to advertise with state department and school districts Last changed on 08/18/2010 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Completed |
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2.3.2 Task: Offer EDCT 471 online. If the interest is high enough (at least 10 students enrolled), start the development of EDCT 439 Last changed on 08/18/2010 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Completed |
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2.3.3 Task: Develop EDCT 447, teach EDCT 439 Last changed on 08/18/2010 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Completed |
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2.3.4 Task: Develop EDCT 490, teach EDCT 447 Last changed on 08/18/2010 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Completed |
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2.3.5 Task: Teach EDCT 490 Last changed on 05/25/2011 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Completed |
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2.4 Objective: The education department will create the four classes for the TESL endorsement online. Added on 05/25/2011 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Due 05 of 2013 |
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2.4.1 Task: Dian Musial will create the fall class EDRL 471 this fall and then create EDRL 474 in fall 2012. Added on 05/25/2011 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Due 05 of 2013 |
| 3. Goal: Use technology to provide quality instruction throughout rural Nevada. (Theme 3) Added on 01/07/2010 by Bonnie Hofland
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3.1 Objective: The full-time education faculty will integrate technology into classes, modeling for our students. Last changed on 08/24/2010 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Due 05 of 2014 |
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3.1.1 Task: Eliminated Last changed on 08/24/2010 by Bonnie Hofland
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3.1.2 Task: Utilize Smartboards as a presentation tool Last changed on 08/18/2010 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Completed |
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3.1.3 Task: Utilize Smartboards as an interactive tool Last changed on 02/23/2011 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Due 12 of 2011 |
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3.1.4 Task: Purchase Sirus Response System and utilize in IAV classes Last changed on 02/23/2011 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Due 05 of 2012 |
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3.1.5 Task: Eliminated Last changed on 02/23/2011 by Bonnie Hofland
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3.1.6 Task: Utilize podcasts in online courses Last changed on 02/23/2011 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Due 12 of 2011 |
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3.1.7 Task: Utilize e-book sources and IPod applications for technology Last changed on 02/23/2011 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Completed |
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3.1.8 Task: Attend technology conferences and professional development trainings. At least one department member will attend a technology conference or training and then come back to the department and teach the others. Last changed on 08/24/2010 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Due 05 of 2014 |
| 4. Goal: Enhance communication within department and with students. (Theme 1) Added on 01/07/2010 by Bonnie Hofland
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4.1 Objective: The education department will communicate with current, past and future students. Last changed on 08/24/2010 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Due 05 of 2014 |
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4.1.1 Task: Meet with Lisa to determine feasibility of using Starfish program or other programs that would be able to used to meet our database needs Last changed on 08/20/2010 by Tom Reagan
Status: Completed |
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4.1.2 Task: Collect data for listserve Last changed on 08/24/2010 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Due 05 of 2014 |
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4.1.3 Task: Create electronic database (current students and graduates) Last changed on 05/25/2011 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Due 12 of 2011 |
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4.1.4 Task: Write newsletter beginning Fall 2010 Last changed on 08/24/2010 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Completed |
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4.1.5 Task: Send newsletter to all students in database Last changed on 08/24/2010 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Due 07 of 2011 |
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4.1.6 Task: Update database each semester Last changed on 08/24/2010 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Due 05 of 2014 |
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4.2 Objective: The education department will improve communication with adjunct faculty. Last changed on 08/24/2010 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Due 05 of 2014 |
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4.2.1 Task: Schedule semester meetings with adjunct faculty Last changed on 08/24/2010 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Due 05 of 2014 |
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4.2.2 Task: Create the adjunct survey Added on 01/07/2010 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Due 09 of 2013 |
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4.2.3 Task: Send quality newsletters to adjunct faculty consistently every semester. Last changed on 05/25/2011 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Due 02 of 2014 |
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4.2.4 Task: Create a syllabus checklist to include basic expectations and education specific outcomes. Last changed on 02/23/2011 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Due 10 of 2011 |
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4.2.5 Task: Observe each adjunct faculty once/year starting in fall 2009 Last changed on 08/24/2010 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Due 10 of 2014 |
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4.2.6 Task: Survey adjunct faculty yearly by mail starting Spring 2014 Last changed on 08/24/2010 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Due 06 of 2014 |
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4.2.7 Task: Review survey results and make changes accordingly Added on 01/07/2010 by Bonnie Hofland
Status: Due 10 of 2014 |
