Sharks in the WaterSharks in the WaterBarriers to Teacher Education Barriers to Teacher Education

PreparationPreparation

Dr. Jeannine Hirtle, Associate Professor, Education DepartmentDr. Candace Wheeler, Distance Learning Coordinator

An Island State

Remote takes on a new meaning

Students reside on……Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, andHawaii (Big Island East and West)

Post Bac in Secondary Education

Launched: Fall 2009

Exploring the Waters

University System: 10 InstitutionsBudget issues: Collaboration building on strengths and shared resources

Some Islands only have Community CollegesAccess to Teacher Licensure either by relocating or Online with student teacher available on their resident island

UH Hilo Education Department

Face-to-face Post – Bac Secondary Teacher Program

Exploring the Waters

Exploring the Waters

Students 2008-2009 DataDepartment of Education (170,000 students)Charter (20%), Private (unknown)SPED 10.3%ELL 11.2 %

42% on Free and Reduced Lunch

Teachers 2008-2009 Data11, 094 Teachers90.3% Licensed

73% Highly Qualified (teaching not in discipline)31% with Advanced Degree

Exploring the Waters

Shark #1: On the HookShark #1: On the Hook(Approvals)(Approvals)

• Three Institutions offering Teacher LicensureBudget issues worked in our favor to collaborate

• UH Hilo Education Department ApprovalConcern over F2F being weakened – result strengthened

• UH Hilo Administrative ApprovalComplete support

• UH System FundingModel: Building on individual institutions strengths

Shark #2: DL-STEPS BirthShark #2: DL-STEPS Birth(Curriculum Development)(Curriculum Development)

Distance Learning – Secondary Teacher Education Program for Success

(DL-STEPS)

Modeled on existing face-to-face program

One year program extended to two years

Reflections:Research on

a.) Current UH Hilo practicesb.) Best Practice of Teacher Preparationc.) Best Practice for Online Delivery

Goal to revise both face-to-face and online (NCATE)

Shark #3: Learning to SwimShark #3: Learning to Swim(Faculty Training)(Faculty Training)

• Laulima (Sakai)Used by all 10 campuses

• Lack of Instructional Design TeamLearned: Need Contract on Deliverables

• Experienced FacultyEmersion Week + One-on-one

• Resistant FacultyAnd proud of it!

Shark #4: Feeding FrenzyShark #4: Feeding Frenzy(Implementation)(Implementation)

High Expectations and High Demands of:

• Faculty

• The Education Department

• The Students

• The Administration

• Student Field Experiences - multiple islands

Shark #5: ChummingShark #5: Chumming(Enrollment Processes)(Enrollment Processes)

• Marketing Remember – Island State

• UH Hilo Admission ProcessSwimming Pool Activity Fee

• Education Department Acceptance ProcessInitial Screening Survey - onlineInterviews - Skype

• Registration Restrictive coding (open to other solutions)

Shark #6: New EcosystemShark #6: New Ecosystem

Definition: Interconnectedness of units that functions as a stable system.

UH Hilo: High quality, online program, that is integrated, fosters inquiry, and includes field based curriculum.

Students: Enables students to earn licensure while residing on remote islands so they can teach in a culturally rich, technology-changingsociety.

Facts at a Glance: 1 year

Quality of our Students

88: Prospective students identified52: Prospective students with minimum requirements48: Prospective students with a major in licensure content area34: Prospective students currently teaching Fall 2009 Accepted Students33: Accepted into DL-STEPS Program

 

It is about the Students: Quotes

““Most successful experience I have ever had.”Most successful experience I have ever had.”

“I am applying what I learned everyday in my classroom.”

““I’m happy I took the risk.” I’m happy I took the risk.”

“I am excited to use what I learned in3 my current teaching position.”

““It improved my teaching ability.”It improved my teaching ability.”

“I learned a lot. I shared a lot.”

““Wonderful opportunity. Thank you.”Wonderful opportunity. Thank you.”

Shark #1: On the Hook (Approval) Shark #2: Birth (Curriculum Development)Shark #3: Learning to Swim (Faculty Training) Shark #4: Feeding Frenzy (Implementation) Shark #5: Chumming (Enrollment Process)Shark #6: New Ecosystem

Sharks in the WaterSharks in the WaterBarriers to Teacher Education PreparationBarriers to Teacher Education Preparation

Questions?Questions?

Those who swim with the Sharks

Dr. Jeannine HirtleAssociate Professor, Education DepartmentUniversity of Hawaii – Hilohirtle@hawaii.edu

Dr. Candace WheelerDistance Learning CoordinatorUniversity of Hawaii – Hilomcandace@hawaii.edu

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