School of Education
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Education and Developmental Psychology Sophomore Year Fundamentals of Communication Studies in Literature American Government Physical Science for Elementary Teachers Christian Scripture I Children's Literature Foreign Language I, II
Curriculum Center Library The Curriculum Center Library is located on the lower level of Benner Library. This collection includes school textbooks, the juvenile collection, teaching aids, pamphlets, resource units, and other instructional materials selected as resources for students planning to become teachers. These materials are available for examination and use by students and faculty. The Curriculum Center Library is supervised by the Special Collections Librarian.
School of Education Office While teacher education is a function of the total university, represented by the Teacher Education faculty, the various administrative details connected with the program are coordinated through the School of Education office. Here, students may pick up various forms to be filled out and return them for filing; various reference forms and rating scales are sent out from and returned to this office; and, in general, it serves as a center for Teacher Education activities.
Title II Certification Pass Rate Data ONU's Teacher Education Unit seeks to prepare candidates who will be “Professionals Influencing Lives:� through a strong knowledge foundation; proficiency in curriculum, instruction, and evaluation; a high level of professionalism; and a Christ centered character. The Unit seeks to prepare candidates who view teaching as a noble profession, a lifelong pursuit, and a continual search for excellence. The U.S. Congress has asked the U.S. Department of Education to require all colleges and universities with teacher education programs to release certification test pass rates of program completers. In most recent Title II data, 100 percent of Olivet Teacher Education students passed the basic skills test; 98 percent passed the academic content test; and 99 percent passed the Assessment of Professional Teaching test for State of Illinois certification. Complete Title II information may be obtained through Olivet's Director of Teacher Education.
Typical Program of Courses for a Student Majoring in Elementary Education Freshman Year College Writing I, II Introduction to Fine Arts Instructional Technology American Civilization Christian Formation General Biological Science Wellness or Nutrition Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I, II Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education Early Adolescent Development 84