Education Department: Title II: 99-00

1999-2000 Title II Report

Michigan Technological University

Mission: We prepare students to create the future.

Teacher Preparation Programs: Every education student at Michigan Technological University (MTU) is required to obtain an academic major and minor in his or her chosen field of study. In nearly every case, the rigor and major program are the same as that of the non-education majors. In addition, students at Michigan Technological University gain a wide range of real-world, practical classroom experiences that prepare them for the realities of the modern, technologically oriented classroom. This dedication to content and method means that our graduates have the knowledge to successfully begin a teaching career. The Department of Education program, in cooperation with the academic departments, provides professional course work in secondary teacher preparation for persons receiving either the Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, physics, biology, geology, mathematics, computer science, or engineering or a Bachelor of Arts in English or social studies.

Student Characteristics: Ninety-one percent of MTU's undergraduates are of traditional college age, 91% attend full-time, 77% are Michigan residents, and 79% are engineering, mathematics or science majors. The average ACT score for fall 1999 freshmen was 25.21.

Admission Requirements: Candidates desiring admission to secondary teacher certification programs must apply to the Department of Education. Application is usually made during their sophomore year. For undergraduate students, the recommendation for admittance comes from the Dean of Students. Postgraduate students seeking admittance must submit two letters of recommendation. In addition, all applicants must complete the Conviction Statement form authorizing release of all records and information pertaining to any and all convictions.

Accreditation: The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools accredit Michigan Technological University, and the State of Michigan's Periodic Review/Periodic Evaluation program accredits the Department of Education. The State Teacher Certification Board/Michigan State Board of Education approves all of the university's teacher preparation programs.

Teacher Education Vision: The professional education programs at Michigan Technological University are committed to the integration of a strong content preparation with effective pedagogical skills designed to optimize classroom learning for all students. Our commitment to both a strong content knowledge base and effective pedagogy is grounded in the basic notion that quality teacher preparation is the responsibility of the academic disciplines, the Department of Education, cooperating schools, and, in fact, the entire University community. At Michigan Technological University, teaching teachers is about cooperation.

Best Practices: Our students have the option of obtaining a coaching endorsement along with their secondary teacher certification. Education students complete a major and a minor in the same academic programs as non-education students.

Notable Features and Accomplishments

*Ninety-four percent of our graduates are certified in the areas of mathematics and science-areas experiencing teacher shortages.

*In May 2000 our Family Science Program received the Michigan Association of

School Boards 2000 Education Excellence Award.

Single-Assessment Pass-Rate Data: Regular Teacher Preparation Program

Academic Year: 1999-2000 Testing Period: 10/99-9/00 Number of Program Completers: 40*

	# Taking Assessment	# Passing Assessment	Institution Pass Rate	Statewide Pass Rate
Basic Skills	34	34	100%

Academic Content Areas	70	70	100%

Biology	13	13	100%
Chemistry	5	5	--
Computer Science	0	0	0
Earth Science	3	3	--
English	1	1	--
Mathematics	18	18	100%
Physics	2	2	--
Science	26	26	100%
Social Studies	2	2	--


Summary of Individual Assessments	70	70	100%

*Explanation: Recommendation for certification to the State of Michigan was made mid-August 2000 for

6 candidates. However, those individuals were not issued a certificate until after the August 31st deadline.

This resulted in 6 candidates not being included on the report. Therefore, the number of students reported is 34.

Contextual Information

S.1 Total number of students admitted into teacher preparation, all specializations, in academic year 1999-2000	75
S.2 Number of students in supervised student teaching in academic year 1999-2000	33
Number of faculty members who supervised student teachers:
S.3A Full-time faculty in professional education	0
S.3B Part-time faculty in professional education but full-time in the institution	0
S.3C Part-time faculty in professional education, not otherwise employed by the institution	2
S.4Total faculty student teaching supervisors	2
S.5 Student teacher/faculty ratio	16.5
S.6A The average number of student teaching hours per week required	40
S.6B The total number of weeks of supervised student teaching required	11
S.7 Average total number of hours required	440

Annual Institution Report - Supplement

Program Year 1999-2000

NES Testing Records 9/1/95-8/31/00

Clarification on Number of Program Completers

Issue: The Annual Institutional Report designates 40 program completers, but the number tested and passed on the Basic Skills is only 34 students.

Explanation: Recommendation for certification to the State of Michigan was made mid-August 2000 for 6 candidates. However, those individuals were not issued a certificate until after the August 31st deadline. This resulted in 6 students not being included on the NES report. Therefore, the number of students reported by NES is 34.

Clarification on Summary Totals and Pass Rate of 35

Issue: Summary Totals indicate 35 students, one less than the 34 students indicated in the Basic Skills Aggregate.

Explanation: One person took the Basic Skills Test prior to the five-year period and therefore is not counted on the Basic Skills section of this report. However, this person is included in the Aggregate for the Academic Content Areas of the NES report.

Department of Education
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931-1295
(906) 487-2460; Fax 487-2468