The Education, Child and Family Studies (ECFS) programs focus on the in-depth foundational knowledge, skills, and dispositions that prepare students with workforce competencies for various careers within the profession. The programs offer students the opportunity to complete general education requirements, coursework for education transfer to a four-year university in education.
Elementary Teacher Education (ETD) program focus is on a set of transferable skills for students pursuing a teacher credential as well as an entry level position as an elementary school teacher assistant (paraeducator).
EDUC 2 SLOs for the class were assessed during the course of the semester using a variety of methods: criterial-referenced tests, performance assessments, rating scales and simulations. I used these assessments to provide feedback for both myself and the students. My goal of using these assessments was to reflect on the learning process as multi-dimensional, integrated process done throughout the course of the semester. I did note that there was a very strong correlation between the passing rate in the class and high attendance. Thus, I believe the SLO assessments used were both accurate and reliable and therefore, I do not believe any changes will be made to my assessment methodologies.
This was my first time teaching this class, so I feel like I need to improve on all objectives. However, this one...Analyze ecological challenges outside the classroom that impact student learning and identify school and community resources that address these challenges...needs the most work. I need to do some research to figure out exactly what is meant by "ecological challenges."
The AA/T Elementary Teacher Education is new to Butte College therefore the data will be low.
The AA/T Elementary Teacher Education is new to Butte College therefore the data will be low.
In the fall 2015, the AA-T Elementary Teacher Education was approved. This degree was assigned to the Family and Consumer Studies (FCS) department. The FCS department is seeking to change the department’s name to Education, Child and Family Studies (ECFS). It is the department’s goal to build this Elementary Teacher Education program with three thoughtful goals.
Goal # 1 –Increase student's success by increasing the quality of the student’s lab experience in the Education 2 course.
Goal #2 -Create a certificate of achievement for the career field of elementary school teacher assistance (paraeducators) in general education classroom and those assisting in special education classrooms.
Goal #3- Create an instructional coordinator position for this new transfer degree.
The AA-T Elementary Teacher Education degree is new an AA/T for the college. We've not had a program review nor have a date set to complete program review.
In the fall 2015, the AA-T Elementary Teacher Education was approved. This degree was assigned to the Family and Consumer Studies (FCS) department. The FCS department is seeking to change the department’s name to Education, Child and Family Studies (ECFS). It is the department’s goal to build this Elementary Teacher Education program with three thoughtful goals.
Goal # 1 –Increase student's success by increasing the quality of the student’s lab experience in the Education 2 course.
Goal #2 – Create a certificate of achievement for the career field of elementary school teacher assistance (paraeducators) in general education classroom and those assisting in special education classrooms.
Goal #3- Create an instructional coordinator position for this new transfer degree.
Strategy 1 - Increase student's success by increasing the quality of the student’s lab experience in the Education 2 course.
The benefits for increasing the quality of the student’s lab experience in Education 2 will provide the students with an organized and meaningful lab experience, increase the quality of their off-campus placement, keep the student up-to-date with Teaching-related performance tasks embedded in clinical practice. With an increase in focused lab planning, instruction, assessment, and analysis of student’s teaching experience we will better prepare students for a California issued credential by aligning ourselves with preparation program such as CSU, Chico teacher education department.
Over the past month several local and state newspapers are informing the public about the shortage of school teachers. In a report by the California Commission on Teaching Credential recently noted, in 2013 there were fewer than 20,000 students enrolled in teacher preparation programs, less than half the number in 2008.
The reality of teacher shortages in Butte and Glenn counties hits home when one scrolls through job postings on EdJoin.org, the state’s online repository of available education positions. A total of 118 current job openings including elementary school teachers, substitute teachers, preschool teachers, child care teachers, special education and paraeducators.
Recruiting our next generation of great teachers can only be done by acknowledging this critical need and working together.
Strategy 2 - Create a certificate of achievement for the career field of elementary school teacher assistance (paraeducators) in general educ
Teacher Assistants provide instructional and clerical support for classroom teachers, allowing them more time for lesson planning and teaching. Under the direction of the teacher, they work with students individually or in small groups. An Assistant might listen to one student read, help another find information for a report, or watch another work out math problems. Many Assistants work with special education or remediation students, as well as English language learners. Teacher Assistants also supervise students in the cafeteria, on school grounds, in hallways, or on field trips. They may also serve as crossing guards.
In California, the number of Teacher Assistants is expected to grow slower than average growth rate for all occupations. Jobs for Teacher Assistants are expected to increase by 8.2 percent, or 11,900 jobs between 2012 and 2022.
In the Sacramento Metro Area, the number of Teacher Assistants is expected to grow slower than average growth rate for all occupations. Jobs for Teacher Assistants are expected to increase by 8.5 percent, or 810 jobs between 2012 and 2022.
Educational requirements vary by school district and range from a high school diploma to some college coursework. Employers are increasingly seeking candidates who have completed a minimum of two years of college. Schools designated as Title I schools, with a large proportion of students from low-income households, have additional federal requirements.
Strategy 3 - Create an instructional coordinator position for this new transfer degree.
To meet the demands of the new AA-T Elementary Teacher Education leadership will be needed. In fall 2016, this degree was added to the CDF department chair’s duties.
With the needs of future teachers in California the window of opportunity to grow this program starts today. Therefore, it vital that college invest in assigning a coordinator to this program. With such leadership this program will increase FTE’s for the college through recruitment and outreach efforts with K-12 partnerships, creating career and transfer pathways clear and easy to navigate, using advisory committees to ensure that programs provide the skills needed in the workforce and oversight of data to make program decisions.
No additional faculty needed for this program
No additional classrooms or office space needed
No additional funds for meeting with faculty
No exteranl funding or supplemental funding available at this time.
| Original Priority | Program, Unit, Area | Resource Type | Account Number | Object Code | One Time Augment | Ongoing Augment |
| Description | Supporting Rationale | Potential Alternative Funding Sources | Prioritization Criteria | |||
| 1 | Personnel | $0.00 | $2,200.00 | |||
| Program leadership and coordination | With the needs of future teachers in California the window of opportunity to grow this program starts today. Therefore, it vital that college invest in assigning a coordinator to this program. With such leadership this program will increase FTE’s for the college through recruitment and outreach efforts with K-12 partnerships, creating career and transfer pathways clear and easy to navigate, using advisory committees to ensure that programs provide the skills needed in the workforce and oversight of data to make program decisions. |
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| 2 | Education | Operating Expenses | $6,500.00 | $350.00 | ||
| We hope to provide a STEM approach within the program to meet the demand for teachers with backgrounds in career technical education. Specifically, we want to help students develop a skill set that better addresses technology. Colleges throughout the state have implemented various teacher preparedness program that support both STEM and CTE concurrently and we wish to do the same. The additional training in technology also meets the needs of students pursuing fields that work among children. | “When used intentionally and appropriately, technology and interactive media are effective tools to support the learning environment. The fundamental premise of the position statement is that technology and interactive media are tools for teachers and administrators to use in early childhood programs. The effectiveness of technology and interactive media, as with other tools, depends on their being used in the right ways, under the right circumstances, by those skilled in their use.” [National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Fred Rodgers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media 2012] This need of technology integration is essential for both early childhood programs and public school institutions and therefore students need opportunities to integrate technology which parallels both the public school sector and early childhood programs. With all students being placed off-campus for the lab experience we’ve placed a undue hardship on faculty traveling to visit students. At this time the college has no universal agreement to pay faculty for their mileage. *20 Chromebooks with a charging cart * Professional development training with chromebooks in the classroom |
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| 3 | $2,500.00 | $0.00 | ||||
| Program and Certificate Development | In California, an average of 1,190 new job openings per year is expected for Teacher Assistants, plus an additional 3,280 job openings due to net replacement needs, resulting in a total of 4,470 job openings. In the Sacramento Metro Area, an average of 81 new job openings per year is expected for Teacher Assistants, plus an additional 217 job openings due to net replacement needs, resulting in a total of 298 job openings. |
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