Workshop: Certification Process for Faculty Teaching in The Bachelor of Science Degree Program*

Course ID - CTD0449

Short Title:  B. S. Certification

(Course ID, Reference #, or Keyword title can be used to find and register for this course in Odyssey) 

Description:
This certification process will equip faculty with the background, knowledge and skills to complement knowledge of their disciplines and experience in the teaching/learning process as they engage students in courses toward the Bachelor of Science.  
The certification process is comprised of three components: a 17 hour workshop held over 5 weeks, completion of a course syllabus that meets the School of Education standards and the development of an Individual Development Plan (IDP) that they will complete by the end of the academic year.  The purpose of the IDP is to assure that all expected competencies are addressed and that individuals will pursue other workshops to develop needed skills (Web CT, Unique and Compelling Applications of the Internet, Faculty Web Page, Cooperative Learning, Learning Communities, Technology in Teaching, etc.). 

* Approved CT&D Workshop for Faculty Professional Development hours.

Objectives

As a result of successful completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Develop a philosophy of education that is consistent and compatible with the philosophy of the School of Education
• Use their knowledge of State DOE terminology and requirements and School of Education policies and procedures by incorporating them appropriately into their syllabi
• Synthesize their understanding of the national, Sunshine State and subject standards, CBCs and FEAPs by developing a plan for addressing them in their syllabi
• Commit to the value of modeling multiple teaching/learning strategies by addressing these strategies in their syllabi
• Infuse technology throughout the teaching learning process by using their faculty web page, using unique and compelling applications of the Internet for student assignments, coordinating on-line discussion groups, using email with students and using other technologies as appropriate
• Develop strategies to use in assessing student learning in learning communities, cooperative learning and project based learning
• Create an electronic portfolio using the School of Education model
• Commit to their unique roles and responsibilities for preparing students for the FTCE by judiciously validating students'  successful completion of accomplished practices in their electronic portfolios
• Commit to the expectations for Teacher Educators by adhering to the standards set for Teacher Educators, Field Experiences, special programs under NCLB and current laws

 

Dates	Reference #	Days	Time	Campus/Room	Instructor

Registration information
Course ID: - CTD0449
Course Title: Certification
Reference # - see table 

How to Register

Registration for CT&D workshops are through the Student Information and Registration system.  The process for registering for a CTD workshop will be the same as registering for a regular class at MDC.  

New - Easier registration for workshops

You can access the Registration System and register for a CTD workshop using the same user name and password that use to login to your computer.    Example:   Richard Johnson  would be rjohnson     (You will NOT need to create a separate student myMDC account to register for a CTD workshop) 

Make a note of the Reference Number for the workshop then go to Registration Instructions

Once you have registered for a class, you can print your schedule.    Please make every effort to attend once you've registered as seats are limited.     However, If you need to drop, you can also do this through the Web Registration screen.     CTD classes will appear on your transcript as non-credit classes.

If you need special assistance to participate in this workshop due to a disability, please call CT&D at 7-2366 so that appropriate arrangements can be made.  College Training and Development complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.