2009-2010 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

School of Social Sciences and Human Performance Education 72 Cedarville University 2009–10 Education Ruth Hess, Assistant Professor of Education. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1967; M.Ed., Cedarville University, 2009. At Cedarville since 2008. Brenda MacKay , Associate Professor of Education. Education: B.A., Oglethorpe University, 1965; M.A., University of Georgia, 1972; Ed.D., Bob Jones Univerisity, 1992. At Cedarville since 2000. Thomas Sweigard , Associate Professor of Education. Education: B.S., Bowling Green State University, 1973; M.A., The Ohio State University, 1982; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1992. At Cedarville since 2003. Omer Bonenberger , Associate Professor Emeritus of Education. Education: B.A., Bob Jones University, 1960; M.A., Arizona State University, 1968; D.Ed., University of Maine, 1981. At Cedarville since 1981. Dwayne Frank , Professor Emeritus of Education. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1960; B.S., Central State University, 1960; M.A.T., Albertson College, 1965; Ed.D., University of Idaho, 1973. At Cedarville since 1968. PT/Adjunct since 2003. Praxis II Pass Rate Data: Regular Teacher Preparation Program Academic Year: 2007–08 Testing Period: 7/07–6/08 Number of Program Completers: 88 *No pass rate information is reported when fewer than 10 teacher candidates take a particular Praxis II test. Results are reported in Aggregate Assessment Pass Rate below. t The state passing rate is based on data collected from all Ohio individuals taking the Praxis II in 2007–08, regardless of their status in a teacher education program. 2 The national passing rate is calculated at Ohio’s cut scores, which are among the highest in the nation. Type of Assessment # Taking Praxis II Ave. Pass Rate (%) OH Pass Score OH Pass Rate (%) 1 Professional Knowledge Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Child 30 100 166 100% Principles of Learning and Teaching: 5-9 21 95 168 96% Principles of Learning and Teaching: 7-12 30 100 165 97% Aggregate Assessment Pass Rate 3 Number who took one or more tests in a category and within their area of specialization. 4 Number who passed all tests they took in a category and within their area of specialization. 5 Number who successfully completed one or more tests across all categories used by the state for licensure and the total pass rate. *No pass rate information reported when fewer than 10 candidates take the exam. Type of Assessment # Taking Praxis II 3 # Passing Praxis II 4 Institutional Pass Rate (%) OH Pass Rate (%) Aggregate- Professional knowledge 81 80 99 98 Aggregate- Academic Content Areas (Math, English, Biology, etc.) 101 99 98 98 Aggregate- Teaching Special Populations (Special Ed., ELS, etc.) 6 * * 95 Summary Totals and Pass Rates 5 81 79 98 96 *Average number of student teachers supervised by each supervisor in each 13-week term of student teaching. Does not include overseas student teachers. Contextual Information for the 2007–08 Academic Year Total number of students officially enrolled in teacher preparation, all specializations, in academic year 2007–08 461 Number of students in supervised student teaching in academic year 2007–08 93 Number of faculty members who supervised student teachers in 2007–08 20 Student teacher/faculty supervisor ratio* 4.6:1* The average number of student teaching hours per week required 35 The total number of weeks of supervised student teaching required 12 Average total number of hours required 345