Teacher Education Handbook

Teacher Education Handbook

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The Teacher Education Handbook © 2007 Ball State University
Office of the Dean, Teachers College, Ball State University

Expert Engagement in Context: A Conceptual Framework for Professional Education

The mission of the professional education program at Ball State University is to prepare engaged educational experts who are sensitive and responsive to the contextual bases of teaching, learning, and development. LEARN MORE

Welcome to Teacher Preparation at BSU!

What Makes Ball State Teachers Distinctive

Keys to Success

Instructional License Programs

Places to Know on the Ball State Campus

So You Want to be a Teacher?

Preparing to Become a Licensed Teacher

Standards Required for Licensure

General Requirements

Licensing

Tests Required for Teacher Licensure

Indiana Teaching Licenses

Applying for a Teaching License

Indiana Mentoring and Assessment Program

Reciprocity and Your License

Field Experiences

Importance of Field Experiences

Special Opportunities

Criminal History Check

Zachary's Law

Observation and Participation

Student Teaching

Student Teaching Orientation/Seminar

Termination from Student Teaching

Professional Organizations

Student Organizations for Professional Education Majors

National Professional Education Organizations

To complete a teacher education program and to be recommended for licensing by Ball State, the candidate must move through four decision points. Please visit the rGrade Web site for specific requirements for your licensing area.

Digital Portfolio Process