Welcome to the
Education Department
~Mission Statement~
The Education Department at Worcester State College is committed to creating a teaching/learning-based environment that will provide caring, competent, and creative teachers for the Commonwealth and beyond.
We have designed early childhood, elementary, middle, and secondary education programs to provide our students with theoretical and practical knowledge of children’s and adolescents’ developmental needs, abilities, and interests. Thus, students are firmly grounded in subject matter knowledge, National State Standards, as well as pedagogical and technical skills that will prepare them to be the consummate professional.
We believe that college students who are schooled in reflective practices and contemporary, research-based classroom techniques, strategies, and resources become skilled educators. Therefore, it is imperative that students be adept at building connections among the discreet components of their content discipline and instructional applications.
We further recognize that lifelong learning is a requirement of being an effective teacher/scholar; that professional development is integral to teacher growth and impact on the teaching/learning process. We, therefore, encourage teaching and research activities that support the individual’s cognizance that s/he is serving in a profession that is vital to our nation’s future.
[Pictures from opening reception for the Department of Education Licensure Team]
Table of Contents
Early Education and Care(Non-Licensure)
Early Childhood Education (grades PK-2) (DOE Licensure)
Elementary Education (grades 1-6)
Middle School Education (grades 5-8)
Secondary Education (grades 8-12)
Licensure and Student Teaching
Pre-service Performance Assessment Form
Massachusetts
Tests for Educator Licensure-College Results (MTEL)
MTEL Test Preparation General Information
MTEL Practice Tests Available on-line at www.mtel.nesinc.com
Communication
and Literacy Skills (01)
Early
Childhood (02)
Mathematics
(09)
Foundations
of Reading (90)
General
Curriculum (03) will be available shortly
Foundations of Reading Test Preparation
For
more information, contact Dr. Margaret Bouchard at (508) 929-8840 or
mbouchard@worcester.edu
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Elementary Education/General Curriculum Test Preparation
For
more information, contact Dr. Raynold Lewis at (508) 929-8883 or
rlewis1@worcester.edu
Early Childhood
For
more information, contact Dr. Carol Donnelly at (508) 929-8667 or
cdonnelly@worcester.edu
Communication and Literacy Skills
Workshops
and Tutoring: Worcester State College offers three different
workshops designed to help individuals prepare for the Communication and
Literacy Skills Test. Each is completed on campus. Further
information is available in the foyer of the Education Department.
The
Writing Center: The Writing Center at WSC offers on-line
resources. Go to
wwwfac.worcester.edu/owl and click on Teacher Test.
PLATO
Simulated Test System: Worcester State College offers free
access for matriculated students to simulated tests in math, reading, and
writing. See the Licensure Officer to register.
Publications:
The Worcester State College bookstore carries numerous guides on
study skills and test preparation. Specific publications for MTEL
preparation are also available including those offered by XAM Publishing, Inc.
An order form can also be accessed at
http://www.xamonline.com
Teacher Education Resources
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Compact Process (Collaborative Program QCC & WSC) |
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Forms (PDF Reader Required) |
View of our students: (click here)
designed by: Michael L.
Whittier
(c) 2003