H IRAM C OLLEGE Praxis II Pass-Rate Data: Regular Teacher Preparation Program Academic Year: 2000-2001
Follow-up Report: April 2005
Type of Assessment
Principles of Lmg & Teaching K-6 Principles of Lmg & Teaching 5-9 Principles of Lmg & Teaching 7-12 Academic Content Areas Early Childhood Education Elementary Education: C/I/A Education in Elemen. School Business Education N/A English Lang., Lit. and Comm. Mathematics Mathematics: Content Knowledge Chemistry Earth Science General Science 1 General Science 2 Chemistry, Physics and Gen. Sci Biology — Content Knowledge 1 Biology — Content Knowledge 2 Physics — Content Knowledge Biology & General Science Social Studies Social Studies — Content Knowledge German — Content Knowledge German — Productive Lang. Skills French — Content Knowledge French — Productive Lang. Skills Spanish — Content Knowledge Spanish — Productive Lang. Skills Health Education N/A Library Media Specialist N/A Music Content Knowledge Physical Educ. — Content Knowledge N/A Art — Content Knowledge *Special Education — Application of core *Special Education — Knowl-based core *Tching Students w/Learning Disabil Teaching Students w/visual impair. N/A Home Economics Education N/A Marketing Education N/A Aggregate – Professional Knowledge Aggregate – Academic Content Areas Summary Totals and Pass Rates
# Taking Praxis II
# Passing Praxis II
Number of Program Completers: 30
Inst’l Pass Rate (%)
22
21
95%
7
7
100%
23
23
100%
1
1
100%
1 1
2
1
6
1 1
2
1
6
100% 100%
100%
100% 100% 100% 100%
OH Passing Score
OH Pass Rate (%)
168 168 165
97% 89% 97%
570 162 510 610 167 139
99% 98% 98% 92% 94% 100% 95% 95% 100% 90% 95% 97% 96% 90% 80% 100%
153 151 155 149 520 158 144 134 560 157 165 169 160 169 160 167 480 610 154 153 157 147 151 580 540 440
30 28 30
29 28 29
97% 100% 97%
C ONTEXTUAL I NFORMATION Total number of students enrolled in teacher preparation, all specializations, in academic year 2000-2001
101
Number of students in supervised student teaching in academic year 2000-2001
36
Number of faculty members who supervised student teachers in 2000-2001
8
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Full-time faculty in professional education Part-time faculty in professional education, not otherwise employed by the institution
1
7
Total faculty student teaching supervisors
8
Student teacher/faculty ratio
4.5:1
The average number of student teaching hours per week required
35
The total number of weeks of supervised student teaching required
12
Average total number of hours required
420
96%
100% 77% 90% 69% 100% 100% 94% 93% 98% 98% 98% 100% *** 100% 97% 96% 95%
Student teaching varies by program, ranging from 12 to 15 weeks. Note: Ohio Passing Scores that are over 200 are older versions of the Praxis II test in that area N/A — Hiram College does not offer programs in these licensure areas. * Hiram College no longer offers a program in this licensure area. ** The national passing rate is calculated at Ohio’s cut scores, which are among the highest in the nation. For instance, Ohio requires the highest cut score in Principles of Learning and Teaching 5-9 (middle childhood) and ranks second in Principles of Learning and Teaching in K-6 and 712 (early childhood and adolescent/young adult). *** No pass rate percentage is calculated when fewer than 10 teacher candidates take the Praxis II test.
H IRA M CO L L E G E IN S T IT U T IO N A L REPORT ON T H E Q U A L I T Y O F T E A C H E R PR EPARATI ON Mission: Our mission at Hiram College is to enable students of all ages to develop as intellectually alive, socially responsible, ethical citizens ready for leadership and for continuous personal and professional growth. We are committed to fostering a rigorous and demanding intellectual environment with an able, carefully selected student body and a strong, dedicated faculty; to maintaining a creative and value-based curriculum; and to maintaining a mentoring community which integrates academic life with the total campus experience; fosters mutual regard and responsibility among students, faculty, staff, and village residents; and honors our historical traditions and environment. Since its founding in 1850, Hiram College has prepared teachers within the liberal arts tradition. This tradition prepares teachers to think well and with discipline. Grounded in the understanding that knowledge is interrelated and interdisciplinary, this tradition prepares teachers to be keen and critical observers of how the world works—seeing issues, alternatives, solutions, and aspects of life that more narrowly trained minds do not. These skills, when combined with knowledge in a subject and in the art and science of teaching, are the finest teacher preparation students can attain. Teacher Preparation: Hiram College offers licensure in early childhood, middle childhood, integrated language arts, integrated mathematics, integrated social studies, integrated science, life science, life science/chemistry, life science/physics, physical sciences, drama/theatre, music, visual arts, French, German, and Spanish. Student Characteristics: During the 2000-2001 academic year, the Department of Education had a full-time enrollment of 101 undergraduate students; 58 additional students were completing requirements for admission into the program. The average grade point average for students completing licensure in 2000-2001 was 3.44. Eleven percent of Hiram College students were minority students; three percent were international students.
Admission Requirements: Admission to Teacher Education: Requirements include a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average as well as a 2.5 in coursework in professional education and the licensure area; successful completion of coursework in educational foundations; and demonstration of basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics (ACT or SAT, PRAXIS I).
Admission to Student Teaching: Students must be seniors who have maintained a minimum 2.5 grade point average in all areas described above; have completed all required clinical experiences; and have been approved by the Department of Education and the faculty in the adolescent or multi-age licensure area. * Grade point average requirements have been raised to 3.0 for the entering class of 2001.
Accreditation: Hiram College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Teacher licensure programs have been approved by the Ohio Department of Education.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S : • Clinical experiences are integrated throughout the professional education curriculum and are closely supervised by education faculty. • Hiram College's 12-3 academic calendar is unique to the nation and provides excellent opportunities for intensive clinical experiences. • Hiram's education program boasts an excellent job placement record. Ninety percent of our teachers graduating in 2001 are now teaching in their licensure area. Others are pursuing advanced degrees. • Over fifty percent of Hiram College students take advantage of international study opportunities. Some teacher education graduates have continued their international interests by teaching in countries such as Argentina, France, and Japan.
