Approved Curriculum Proposals

22-23-01 Curriculum Change - Elementary Education	Date Approved Tue, 01/17/2023	Download Proposal
Abstract Beginning September 2024, all teacher education programs in West Virginia must adopt a nationally normed, scientifically valid, and reliable instrument of teacher performance assessment (TPA). The adopted TPA (must be approved by the WV Board of Education) and is a requirement f teacher certification. Previously, teacher candidates completed an Action Research project and took the Principles of Learning and Teaching exam for certification; the WV Department of Education and WV Board of Education is no longer recognizing these two assessments for certification requirements. To support teacher candidates in secondary Education programs through the completion of the TPA, students will take EDUC 4480 Teacher Assessment Seminar (2 CH)

22-23-02 New Course - EDUC 4480	Date Approved Tue, 01/17/2023	Download Proposal
Abstract New course proposal for EDUC 4480. This is a required course that seniors in Elementary Education or any Secondary Education program must take during their student teaching/Residency 2 semester to fulfill WV Board of Education Policy 5100 6.7.b.2. The revision to this policy requires all teacher education programs in WV to adopt a nationally normed, scientifically valid and reliable instrument of teacher performance assessment (TPA) by September 1, 2024, to certify in West Virginia. This course will provide the supportive space and tools needed for students to engage in analysis of their teaching to prepare them for the reflective thinking process and writing assessed by TPA.

22-23-03 Curriculum Change - Secondary Specialization Programs	Date Approved Tue, 01/17/2023	Download Proposal
Abstract Beginning September 2024, all teacher education programs in West Virginia must adopt a nationally normed, scientifically valid, and reliable instrument of teacher performance assessment (TPA). The adopted TPA (must be approved by the WV Board of Education) and is a requirement for teacher certification. Previously, teacher candidates completed an Action Research project and took the Principles of Learning and Teaching exam for certification; the WV Department of Education and WV Board of Education is no longer recognizing these two assessments for certification requirements. To support teacher candidates in secondary Education programs through the completion of the TPA, students will take EDUC 4480 Teacher Assessment Seminar (2 CH).