Core

The Instructional Core (Core) is under the direction of the ECC. The Dean of TPP works with the ECC to ensure that the Core meets state standards and that appropriate key assessments and evidence are collected regularly to show compliance with those standards.

Core Scheduling

The Office of TPP schedules adequate sections of the Core classes and works with education programs across campus to provide faculty to teach those courses. In doing so, the Office of TPP coordinates with the associated faculty and their department chairs to maintain appropriate faculty load.

Core Teaching Load Distribution

In 2019, the Academic Vice President and Associate Academic Vice President for Curriculum, in conjunction with the Dean of Teacher Preparation Programs established a plan that, over time, the EPP will move toward a Core teaching load that is distributed proportionally based on enrollment in the various education programs. In other words, programs with more education students will contribute more faculty load to the teaching of the Core classes.

To accomplish this distribution, each Spring, the Dean of Teacher Preparation Programs recalculates the proportional teaching loads and works with the various programs to move toward a more equitable teaching load across those programs.

Qualifying to Teach Core Courses

As the Core is under the direction of the ECC, the Dean of TPP as well as the various education programs inform the ECC when recommending someone new teach in the Core. A vita, resume, or other document indicating the qualifications of the new instructor should also be shared at this time.

Approved by ECC on 11/9/2020