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Application for Admission to Teacher Education
Albany State University – Educator Preparation Program
Candidates please follow all steps below to complete your application.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
STEP 1:
All applicants must create a My PSC and GACE.ETS Account (see
attached instructions on how to set-up account)
STEP 2:
Register for GACE Program Admissions Test (Require My PSC and
GACE account)
Register for and take GACE Ethics Entry Assessment (Require My PSC
and GACE
account)
Print & fill out the application completely
Complete Background Check and attach it to the application (See Ms.
Sims in BCB 244)
Complete Pre-Service Certification Application; Submit with application
Copy of Driver’s License
Proof of Liability Insurance: ie, GAE, PAGE student membership.
You must also provide the all documents listed below for verification and
attach to your application
STEP 3:
Meet with assigned advisor to review the application & make revisions
as necessary
Advisor will submit application to Office of Teacher Admission
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NOTE: Applications will be accepted only from academic advisors
AND
Students should contact advisors regarding status of applications
The Admission to Teacher Education Application Package
Assemble in the following order:
Application (Check Front and Back)
Practitioner Demographic Data (Front Only)
Candidate Self Evaluation (Front Only)
Code of Ethics (Front and Back)
Essay Analysis and Critique Rubric (Name and Ram ID)
Two Recommendation Forms from (Front Only)
Transcripts (2.50 GPA)
GACE Program Admissions Scores OR substitute scores, SAT, ACT, GRE,
Praxis
Criminal Background Check application (See Ms. Sims in BCB 244)
o NOTE: You must pass the Criminal Background Check every
semester you are enrolled in 3000-4000 level classes in order to
maintain your status as a Candidate in the Teacher Education
Program.
GACE Ethics Entry Exam Certificate (Beginning Fall 2014)
Pre-Service Certificate Application completed (Beginning Fall 2014)
Copy of Driver’s License or ID
Liability Insurance i.e. GAE or PAGE student membership (copy)
Professional Disposition Statement signed by student.
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Candidate Requirement
Step 1: MyPSC Account
Go to the link below and register for a My PSC Account
https://mypsc.gapsc.org/Register.aspx
Select: “Enrolled in Georgia Educator Preparation Program”
Select: “To take GACE assessment”
o Certification Identification # will be provide; keep this number for your
records
IMPORTANT: In 5-7 days go back to your account to claim enrollment at
Albany State.
o Go to “Program” in MyPSC Menu and claim enrollment record
(Albany State University); if it is not there contact Ms. Chambers
at bonnie.chambers@asurams.edu
or 229-430-4685
Step 2: GACE Testing Account
Register for an ETS GACE Test account. This allows you to take the GACE
Program Admission, Ethics, and GACE Content test (Must have My PSC account
first before create GACE Testing account)
Click here to create account www.GACE.ets.org
Select “Sign-In” (top right of website)
Go to “New User” area
Select “Create Account”
Save log-in credentials
Register and complete Program Admissions Test (Reading, Writing, Math)
Assessment;
Dates and times test is available will be shown when you register
Print a copy of passing scores and submit with application
Register and Complete GACE Ethics Entry
Assessment is anytime and anywhere
Assessment cost $30
Print Certificate of Achievement and submit with application
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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE
EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM
Applicant Information Must be admitted to ASU
RAM I D
Name
ADDRESS
City: State:
ZIPCODE:
PREFERRED PHONE
E-MAIL
HOME PHONE
CERTIFICATION INFORMATION CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
MYPSC.COM ID #
AREA:
SEEKING
EARLY CHILDHOOD
MUSIC EDUCATION
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
SCIENCE (BROAD BASED
FIELD)
SPECIAL EDUCATION
OTHER:
MIDDLE EDUCATION
PRIMARY-P
SECONDARY-S
CONCENTRATION
LANGUAGE ARTS
MATH
SCIENCE
SOCIAL STUDIES
DEGREE
MINOR IN EDUCATION NON-
CERTIFIED
TRANSITION STATUS
CERTIFICATION ONLY
T4-BACHELOR
T5-MASTERS
REQUIREMENTS (Attach documents of verification for all applicable items below.)
1. _______ENGL 1101
2. _______ENGL 1102
3. _______EDUC 2110
4. _______EDUC 2120
5. _______EDUC 2130
6. _______ASU Hours Earned
7. _______Institutional GPA
8. _______Transfer GPA
9. _______Transfer Hours
10. _______Program of Study/Checksheet
11. _______GACE Ethics Entry Exam
12. ______Pre-Service Certification Application
13. ______Copy of Driver’s License or ID
14. ______Letters of Recommendation(2) From any
current or former ASU Faculty
15. ______Applicant Self Evaluation
16. ______Applicants Essay
17. ______Interview Date
18. ______Criminal Background Check Application
19. ______GACE Program Admissions Scores or IF
EXEMPT: ACT 43 MATH/ENGLor SAT 1000
VERBAL/MAT
Advisor Signature: _______________________________________________________________ Date: _________
(I have reviewed and verified evidence for Performance Measures in Performance Measures in Part III)
FOR ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION OFFICE USE ONLY
Approved by ____________________________________________________________ Date______________
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APPLICATION PROCESS
THE ADMISSION OFFICE OF THE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION UNIT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE
PROVISIONS LISTED IN THE CATALOG AND OTHER STUDENT-INFORMATION DOCUMENTS IN
ADHERENCE TO CHANGES MANDATED BY FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES THAT GOVERN
TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS
APPLICANT
The application forms are available in The Admission Office of the Professional Education Unit, Academic (ACAD)
Building Suite 252. The applicant must initiate the application process by completing the information in Part I,
Part II, and Part III (if applicable) of the application, attaching verification documents for each section, and
presenting the complete packet to the assigned advisor.
ADVISORS
Advisors facilitate the application process to ensure that the application is signed and complete the application.
Advisors should submit the applicant’s packet to the Coordinator of Admissions to Teacher Education.
CERTIFICATION OFFICER FOR TEACHER EDUCATION
The Certification Officer for the Professional Education Unit approves or denies applications. If denied, the
Certification Officer will return the application packet, with explanation, to the Advisor within five working days of
receipt of the application packet. Upon approval the Certification Officer provides the applicant a letter of
admittance by ram e-mail.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION PACKET
The applicant must initiate the application process one semester prior to the semester in which they expect to
enroll in 3000 or 4000 level Teacher Education courses.
GPA
A GPA of 2.50 or above must be maintained for good standing in the Teacher Education program and is required
for certification and Graduation You must have a 2.50 GPA to participate in Student Teaching or Internships. A
GPA of 2.75 or better is required for Second Chance applicants. .
BEGINNING SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
All students are required to spend two weeks in a public school to observe/participate at the beginning of the
school year. Students must apply for the beginning school experience during the spring semester prior to the
academic year they are scheduled to student teach, whether student teaching in the fall or the spring. They must
complete this non-paid volunteer experience as a staff member in a public school setting. Approval and
arrangements for the beginning school experience are made with the public school by the Director of Clinical
Experiences. Service for one year as a paraprofessional may substitute for the beginning school experience.
EDUC 3403: PREPARATION FOR TEACHING
Approval from the ASU coordinator of student teaching is required for enrollment in this class. Students should
take this course in THE SEMESTER before STUDENT TEACHING or INTERNSHIP. You must pass your
Criminal Background Check and maintain the 2.50 GPA in order to Student Teach or Intern.
All Candidates must pass all areas of the GACE in their program of study prior to Graduation.
EDUC. 2199 Orientation to Teacher Education
Candidates will be enrolled in this course upon acceptance and must complete the course in order to remain in
the Teacher Education Program.
I read and understand the above policy statements about the procedural process for admittance to the Teacher
Education Program at Albany State University.
Applicant’s signature: _____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
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Practitioner Demographic Data
Directions: Please select the appropriate choice from the following items.
Certification Level:
P-5
4-8
7-12
BS Ed. T-4
MS Ed T-5
Area(s) of Certification
English Education
Early Childhood Education
Math Education
Middle Grades Education
Broad Field Science Education
Social Science Education
Special Education
Interrelated/ M Ed
Intellectually Disabled BS Ed
Other:
Science Education
Health and Physical Education
Music Education
Other School Personnel
Principal
Assistant Principal
School Counselor
Age:
Under 21 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-59 59+
DOB:
___________
Gender:
Male Female
Ethnicity:
White/Non-Hispanic
Hispanic
Black/Non-Hispanic
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian/Pacific Islander/East Indian
Multi-ethnic
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Candidate Self-Evaluation
Rating scale: 1Unacceptable 2Acceptable 3 Targeted
Score
Commitment to students and their learning.
1. I exhibit personal and professional integrity.
2. I respect the learners he/she teaches.
3. I provide multicultural learning environments.
4. I hold high expectations for all learners.
5. I respond appropriately to the needs of each individual learner.
6. I create learning environments that support the development of every learner.
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Knowledge & Skills
7. I demonstrate knowledge of the content required for his/her teaching area.
8. I use appropriate oral and written language skills to communicate content.
9. I implement effective instructional practices.
10. I use technology to support learning experiences for students.
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Managing and monitoring student learning.
11. I design instruction that is guided by principles of human growth and development
that is appropriate for all learners.
12. I design instruction that is guided by the Georgia Quality Core Curriculum and/or
other appropriate standards.
13. I design instruction that incorporates parental involvement of all learners.
14. I use multiple methods of assessing student learning.
15. I recognize the characteristics of children with exceptional needs and follows
appropriate processes for student referrals.
16. I attain student achievement goals on specified learning outcomes.
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Personal Reflection
17. I use feedback to improve on learning and practice.
18. I participate in opportunities for further professional development.
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Community Service
19. I volunteer to assist with the unique needs of local families and the learning
community.
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20. I volunteer to work with programs that seek to improve children’s academic skills.
1 2 3
Comments:
Total_____________
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THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR EDUCATORS
Effective June 15, 2015
Introduction.
The Code of Ethics for Educators defines the professional behavior of educators in Georgia and serves as a
guide to ethical conduct. The
Professional Standards Commission has adopted standards that represent the conduct generally accepted by the
education profession. The code protects the health, safety and general welfare of students and educators,
ensures the citizens of Georgia a degree of accountability within the education profession, and defines unethical
conduct justifying disciplinary sanction.
Definitions
“Certificate” refers to any teaching, service, or leadership certificate, license, or permit issued by authority of the
Professional Standards Commission.
“Educator” is a teacher, school or school system administrator, or other education personnel who holds a
certificate issued by the Professional
Standards Commission and persons who have applied for but have not yet received a certificate. For the
purposes of the Code of Ethics for
Educators, “educator” also refers to paraprofessionals, aides, and substitute teachers.
“Student” is any individual enrolled in the state’s public or private schools from preschool through grade 12 or any
individual between and including the ages of 3 and 17.
“Complaint” is any written and signed statement from a local board, the state board, or one or more individual
residents of this state filed with the
Professional Standards Commission alleging that an educator has breached one or more of the standards in the
Code of Ethics for Educators. A “complaint” will be deemed a request to investigate.
“Revocation” is the invalidation of any certificate held by the educator.
“Denial” is the refusal to grant initial certification to an applicant for a certificate.
“Suspension” is the temporary invalidation of any certificate for a period of time specified by the Professional
Standards Commission.
“Reprimand” admonishes the certificate holder for his or her conduct. The reprimand cautions that further
unethical conduct will lead to a more severe action.
“Warning” warns the certificate holder that his or her conduct is unethical. The warning cautions that further
unethical conduct will lead to a more severe action.
“Monitoring“ is the quarterly appraisal of the educator’s conduct by the Professional Standards Commission
through contact with the educator and his or her employer. As a condition of monitoring, an educator may be
required to submit a criminal background check (GCIC). The
Commission specifies the length of the monitoring period.
STANDARDS
Standard 1: Legal Compliance - An educator shall abide by federal, state, and local laws and statutes. Unethical
conduct includes but is not limited to the Commission or conviction of a felony or of any crime involving moral
turpitude; of any other criminal offense involving the manufacture, distribution, trafficking, sale, or possession of a
controlled substance or marijuana as provided for in Chapter 13 of Title 16; or of any other sexual offense as
provided for in Code Section 16-6-1 through 16-6-17, 16-6-20, 16-6-22.2, or 16-12-100; or any other laws
applicable to the profession. As used herein, conviction includes a finding or verdict of guilty, or a plea of nolo
contendere, regardless of whether an appeal of the conviction has been sought; a situation where first offender
treatment without adjudication of guilt pursuant to the charge was granted; and a situation where an adjudication
of guilt or sentence was otherwise withheld or not entered on the charge or the charge was otherwise disposed of
in a similar manner in any jurisdiction.
F.D. Toth, Executive Secretary
Georgia Professional Standards
Commission
Two Peachtree Street, Suite 6000
Atlanta, GA 30303-3141
Gary Walker, Director
Educator Ethics Division
404-232-2700
800-537-5996
Fax: 404-232-2720
ethica@gapsc.com
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Standard 2: Conduct with Students - An educator shall always maintain a professional relationship with all
students, both in and outside the classroom. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to: 1. committing any act
of child abuse, including physical and verbal abuse; 2. committing any act of cruelty to children or any act of child
endangerment; 3. committing any sexual act with a student or soliciting such from a student; 4. engaging in or
permitting harassment of or misconduct toward a student that would violate a state or federal law; 5. soliciting,
encouraging, or consummating an inappropriate written, verbal, electronic, or physical relationship with a student;
6. furnishing tobacco, alcohol, or illegal/unauthorized drugs to any student; or 7. failing to prevent the use of
alcohol or illegal or unauthorized drugs by students who are under the educator’s supervision (including but not
limited to at the educator’s residence or any other private setting). (c)
Standard 3: Alcohol or Drugs - An educator shall refrain from the use of alcohol or illegal or unauthorized drugs
during the course of professional practice. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to: 1. being on school or
Local Unit of Administration (LUA)/school district premises or at a school or a LUA/school district-related activity
while under the influence of, possessing, using, or consuming illegal or unauthorized drugs; and 2. being on
school or LUA/school district premises or at a school-related activity involving students while under the influence
of, possessing, or consuming alcohol. A school-related activity includes, but is not limited to, any activity
sponsored by the school or school system (booster clubs, parent-teacher organizations, or any activity designed
to enhance the school curriculum i.e. Foreign Language trips, etc). 505-6-.01 Page 3 (d)
Standard 4: Honesty - An educator shall exemplify honesty and integrity in the course of professional practice.
Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to, falsifying, misrepresenting or omitting: 1. professional
qualifications, criminal history, college or staff development credit and/or degrees, academic award, and
employment history; 2. information submitted to federal, state, local school districts and other governmental
agencies; 3. information regarding the evaluation of students and/or personnel; 4. reasons for absences or
leaves; 5. information submitted in the course of an official inquiry/investigation; and 6. information submitted in
the course of professional practice.
Standard 5: Public Funds and Property - An educator entrusted with public funds and property shall honor that
trust with a high level of honesty, accuracy, and responsibility. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to: 1.
misusing public or school-related funds; 2. failing to account for funds collected from students or parents; 3.
submitting fraudulent requests or documentation for reimbursement of expenses or for pay (including fraudulent
or purchased degrees, documents, or coursework); 4. co-mingling public or school-related funds with personal
funds or checking accounts; and 5. using school or school district property without the approval of the local board
of education/governing board or authorized designee.
Standard 6: Remunerative Conduct - An educator shall maintain integrity with students, colleagues, parents,
patrons, or businesses when accepting gifts, gratuities, favors, and additional compensation. Unethical conduct
includes but is not limited to: 1. soliciting students or parents of students, or school and/or LUA/school district
personnel, to purchase equipment, supplies, or services from the educator or to participate in activities that
financially benefit the educator unless approved by the local board of education/governing board or authorized
designee; 2. accepting gifts from vendors or potential vendors for personal use or gain where there may be the
appearance of a conflict of interest; 3. tutoring students assigned to the educator for remuneration unless
approved by the local board of education/governing board or authorized designee; and 4. coaching, instructing,
promoting athletic camps, summer leagues, etc. that involves students in an educator’s school system and from
whom the educator receives remuneration unless approved by the local board of education/governing board or
authorized designee. These types of activities must be in compliance with all rules and regulations of the Georgia
High School Association. 505-6-.01 Page 4 (g)
Standard 7: Confidential Information - An educator shall comply with state and federal laws and state school
board policies relating to the confidentiality of student and personnel records, standardized test material and other
information. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to: 1. sharing of confidential information concerning
student academic and disciplinary records, health and medical information, family status and/or income, and
assessment/testing results unless disclosure is required or permitted by law; 2. sharing of confidential information
restricted by state or federal law; 3. violation of confidentiality agreements related to standardized testing
including copying or teaching identified test items, publishing or distributing test items or answers, discussing test
items, violating local school system or state directions for the use of tests or test items, etc.; and 4. violation of
other confidentiality agreements required by state or local policy. (h)
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Standard 8: Abandonment of Contract - An educator shall fulfill all of the terms and obligations detailed in the
contract with the local board of education or education agency for the duration of the contract. Unethical conduct
includes but is not limited to: 1. abandoning the contract for professional services without prior release from the
contract by the employer, and 2. willfully refusing to perform the services required by a contract. (i)
Standard 9: Required Reports - An educator shall file reports of a breach of one or more of the standards in the
Code of Ethics for Educators, child abuse (O.C.G.A. §19-7-5), or any other required report. Unethical conduct
includes but is not limited to: 1. failure to report all requested information on documents required by the
Commission when applying for or renewing any certificate with the Commission; 2. failure to make a required
report of a violation of one or more standards of the Code of Ethics for educators of which they have personal
knowledge as soon as possible but no later than ninety (90) days from the date the educator became aware of an
alleged breach unless the law or local procedures require reporting sooner; and 3. failure to make a required
report of any violation of state or federal law soon as possible but no later than ninety (90) days from the date the
educator became aware of an alleged breach unless the law or local procedures require reporting sooner. These
reports include but are not limited to: murder, voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault, aggravated battery,
kidnapping, any sexual offense, any sexual exploitation of a minor, any offense involving a controlled substance
and any abuse of a child if an educator has reasonable cause to believe that a child has been abused.
Standard 10: Professional Conduct - An educator shall demonstrate conduct that follows generally recognized
professional standards and preserves the dignity and integrity of the education profession. Unethical conduct
includes but is not limited to any conduct that impairs and/or diminishes the certificate holder’s ability to function
professionally in his or her employment position, or behavior or conduct that is detrimental to the health, welfare,
discipline, or morals of students.
Standard 11: Testing An educator shall administer state-mandated assessments fairly and ethically. Unethical
conduct includes but is not limited to: 505-6-.01 Page 5 1. committing any act that breaches Test Security; and 2.
compromising the integrity of the assessment. (4) Reporting (a) Educators are required to report a breach of one
or more of the Standards in the Code of Ethics for Educators as soon as possible but no later than ninety (90)
days from the date the educator became aware of an alleged breach unless the law or local procedures require
reporting sooner. Educators should be aware of legal requirements and local policies and procedures for reporting
unethical conduct. Complaints filed with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission must be in writing and
must be signed by the complainant (parent, educator, or other LUA/school district employee, etc.). (b) The
Commission notifies local and state officials of all disciplinary actions. In addition, suspensions and revocations
are reported to national officials, including the NASDTEC Clearinghouse. (5) Disciplinary Action (a) The Georgia
Professional Standards Commission is authorized to suspend, revoke, or deny certificates, to issue a reprimand
or warning, or to monitor the educator’s conduct and performance after an investigation is held and notice and
opportunity for a hearing are provided to the certificate holder. Any of the following grounds shall be considered
cause for disciplinary action against the holder of a certificate: 1. unethical conduct as outlined in The Code of
Ethics for Educators, Standards 1-11 (GaPSC Rule 505-6-.01); 2. disciplinary action against a certificate in
another state on grounds consistent with those specified in the Code of Ethics for Educators, Standards 1-11
(GaPSC Rule 505-6-.01); 3. order from a court of competent jurisdiction or a request from the Department of
Human Resources that the certificate should be suspended or the application for certification should be denied for
non-payment of child support (O.C.G.A. §19-6-28.1 and §19-11-9.3); 4. notification from the Georgia Higher
Education Assistance Corporation that the educator is in default and not in satisfactory repayment status on a
student loan guaranteed by the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation (O.C.G.A. §20-3-295); 5.
suspension or revocation of any professional license or certificate; 6. violation of any other laws and rules
applicable to the profession; and 7. any other good and sufficient cause that renders an educator unfit for
employment as an educator. (b) An individual whose certificate has been revoked, denied, or suspended may not
serve as a volunteer or be employed as an educator, paraprofessional, aide, substitute teacher or in any other
position during the period of his or her revocation, suspension or denial for a violation of The Code of Ethics. The
superintendent and the educator designated by the superintendent/Local Board of Education shall be responsible
for assuring that an individual whose certificate has been revoked, denied, or 505-6-.01 Page 6 suspended is not
employed or serving in any capacity in their district. Both the superintendent and the superintendent’s designee
must hold GaPSC certification. Should the superintendent’s certificate be revoked, suspended, or denied, the
Board of Education shall be responsible for assuring that the superintendent whose certificate has been revoked,
suspended, or denied is not employed or serving in any capacity in their district. Authority O.C.G.A. § 20-2-200;
20-2-981 through 20-2-984.5A
I have read and understand the Code of Ethics for Educators.
Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ______________
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Letter of Recommendation Form
Educator Preparation Program
Applicant:
Date:
SUMMARY EVALUATION
Unacceptabl
eBelow
Average
Acceptabl
e
Average
Targeted
Above
Average
Top 10%
Inadequate
Opportunity
To Observe
Research aptitude
Intellectual ability
Ability to work with others
Creativity and imagination
Maturity
Self-confidence
Communication skills-oral
Communication skills-written
Analytic ability
Motivation
Potential in career field
Signature: ________________________________ Date:
.
Comment Box:
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Letter of Recommendation Form
Educator Preparation Program
Applicant:
Date:
SUMMARY EVALUATION
Unacceptable
Below
Average
Acceptable
Average
Targeted
Above
Average
Top 10%
Inadequate
Opportunity
To Observe
Research aptitude
Intellectual ability
Ability to work with others
Creativity and imagination
Maturity
Self-confidence
Communication skills-oral
Communication skills-written
Analytic ability
Motivation
Potential in career field
Signature: _____________________________________
Date:___________________
Comment Box:
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Essay Analysis and Critique Rubric
Educator Preparation Program
Name: ___________________________________________________________________ RAM ID: ____________________________
Essay Topic: How will I use my content knowledge, technological skills, and cultural
awareness to influence and transform the students that I work with while maintaining Ethical
Standards when I become a Educator?
Applicant’s Checklist
Two-page minimum
Introductory paragraph
Typed, double spaced
Minimum 3-paragragh body
Times New Roman font
Concluding paragraph
12 point size
Scoring Key Appraisal Remarks
I. Content
3 = Well organized and developed content, good use and interpretation of
professional code of ethics, good focus of how writer wants to impact students
as an educator, understands philosophy of education concepts. Demonstrates
awareness of Cultural impacts on Learning and Teaching.
2 = Some organization to content, little interpretation of professional code of
ethics, questionable focus on why writer wants to become educator, questionable
understanding of philosophy of education concept. Little understanding of the
Impact of Cultural systems on Learning and Teaching.
1 = Little organization, little interpretation of professional code of ethics, little focus
on why writer wants to become educator, no understanding of philosophy of
education concepts. No Understanding of Cultural impacts on Learning and
Teaching.
II. Style
3 = Fluid, easy to read, excellent use of word, descriptive, concise follows
assigned task.
2
= Easy to read but lacking in descriptive quality, some rambling, some misuse of
words, drifts from assigned task.
1 = difficult to follow, extensive rambling, little description, directions not followed.
III. Mechanics
3 = Targeted: Excellent command of grammar & mechanics; few, if any
Errors.
2 = Acceptable : Good command of grammar & mechanics; some errors
but does not impede comprehension of content
1 = Unacceptable: Poor command of grammar & mechanics;
numerous errors
ADD Sections I thru III
MULTIPLY score x 11
(Minimal Passing Score = 77) Total Evaluation Score
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Educator Preparation Program
Professional Dispositions Statement
Candidates in the Educator Preparation Program at Albany State University are expected to
demonstrate professional dispositions at the acceptable level. These dispositions will be evaluated by
university professors during classes and university supervisors/cooperating stakeholders during field
and clinical experiences. Failure to do so may result in dismissal from the course, field/clinical
experience. Continued failure to demonstrate professional dispositions may result in dismissal from the
Education Program.
The candidate demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, and
pedagogical knowledge for the discipline.
The candidate plans appropriately for class, field/clinical experiences and professional
development opportunities.
The candidate models research based clinical/instructional strategies relevant to the content
area and self-engages in active learning that promotes development of key skills.
The candidate engages in activities and conversations that show an appreciation for individual
learning differences.
The candidate uses reflection, constructive criticism and self-assessment to transform current
skills and dispositions for self and others.
The candidate systematically gathers, analyzes, and uses relevant data to measure self-
progress, to inform clinical/instructional participation, and to engage in relevant conversations
with educational leaders about academic success.
The candidate displays dispositions that contribute to a safe, orderly environment that is
conducive to learning and encourages respect for all.
The candidate contributes to the academic environment in a manner that facilitates teaching
and learning at high levels.
The candidate demonstrates a commitment to professional ethics and dispositions, including
dress, attendance, honesty, confidentiality and criminal offenses.
The candidate communicates effectively with University faculty/staff, other candidates, P-12
students, parents or guardians, district and school personnel, and other stakeholders in ways
that enhance learning.
My signature below indicates that I have read and understand the disposition policy and
I agree to abide by the standards stated while enrolled in the Educator Preparation
Program at Albany State University.
______________________________________ __________________________
Candidate Signature Date