Sunday, June 30, 2013

Find Your Inner Warrior


We have just a few days left before we are celebrating graduation, sharing a meal, and saying farewell. First, we must tackle these next 4 1/2 days. I know many of you are feeling the fatigue and this is the time to find your strength and know that you can do it. Since I am guessing you can't handle another philosopher or theorist right now, I will offer you a quote from another source -- LL Cool J


When adversity strikes, that's when you have to be the most calm. Take a step back, stay strong, stay grounded and press on. 




Thursday, June 27, 2013

Session 3 Class Photos

 Dr. Mawhinney is thoughtfully considering how much her Content Literacy class can handle this session.
No one seems to want to get too close to Content Literacy professor Jim Lattanzi.
 The quality of the jazz hands seems to have diminished considerably since session 1 as Dr. Monroe's General Seminar demonstrates.
 This is the "crazy" version of the Supervision class pictures. These future administrators aren't playing around.
Laurent is down! Laurent is down! We have a casualty in Dr. Petroff's Special Education class.

Resources to Encourage the Use of iPads in the Early Education Classroom

Click the link below to find a great list of technology resources for your classroom.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9p8CL4d8-ZZd19fUlB5TzVuTW8/edit?usp=sharing




You will bring me your pink forms, you will bring me your pink forms...



Damn you SOCS!


A few quick notes regarding SOCS -- 
1. SOCS goes down every day for about a half hour between 1:30p and 2:00p, and then again between 5:00a and 6:00a. Please plan for this so you aren't caught off guard when you need to access a resource or submit something to Dropbox.

2. TCNJ will be phasing out SOCS over the next academic year. Please download resources from your SOCS sites on to your hard drive so that you will have them for future reference.

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Massages Return for Session 3


We know how hard you are working and we want to keep you motivated, energized, and healthy.
On Tuesday, July 2nd there will be an opportunity to get a free 15 minute massage. Appointments will be between 11:00a and 1:00p. Please sign up in the office. Tips for the masseuses will be appreciated.

Welcome to Session 3: All aboard Tabitha's Magic Fun Bus!


In the past 20 days some of you have already completed 2 Graduate level courses. This is a wonderful accomplishment for which you should feel proud. I have watched you do this with poise, commitment, and care. More importantly, you have taken advantage of the power of learning collaboratively and developed "academic siblings". These "academic siblings" are the people you have studied with, vented to, and supported throughout your coursework and the bonds that develop are worth nurturing.
As you begin this last session I hope you will maintain the same level of enthusiasm and discipline. Please let me know if I can do anything to support you as you are nearing the finish of your Summer, 2013 classes.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Session 2 -- Class Pictures

 Dr. Amtzis' class can see the light at the end of the tunnel!
Joanna's class can't imagine why student's don't like school when they are having so much fun.

 Judging by the pictures of Dr. Mawhinney and Dr. Monroe's classes, insanity is an Advanced Trend.
 Dr. Russo's testosterone loaded class -- poor Jillian -- let us know if you need to talk.
Dr. Dell'Angelo's class wins the "Most Symmetrical" class picture prize!

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Are you getting ready to complete your certification?

If you plan to finish your certification (CQ or CEAS) sometime before Summer, 2014, please complete a pink form and let me bring it back to TCNJ for you. 

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Service Trip to Pakkred Babies Home


Please join us to visit Pakkred Babies home on June 29th. We will go and help out in whatever way is needed. This may include playing with children, helping with feeding, bathing, etc. We will leave Kantary House at 8:00 a.m. and be back around noon.
Please contact Tabitha (dellange@tcnj.edu) with any questions. Sign up outside room 305. The van (donated by Kantary House) has limited seating.
Donations of Pediasure, educational toys, books, coloring books, crayons, etc. are accepted. 

Floating Market Trip

Saturday, June 22nd
Bus will leave Kantary House at 6:45a and leave the market at 12:30p
500 Baht includes transportation, guide, visit to Sugar Factory, Teak Factory, long tailed boat ride, and floating market. 
Sign up outside room 305. Give money to Kevin or Pang.
Family members welcome.
**** We have filled one bus and have a wait list for the trip. If we have 10 more ppl we can get a second bus. ****

Research Resources

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

NJ Principal Certification Information for TCNJ Global Educational Leadership Candidates


                   
¨      Certification Description & Process:   Graduation and Certification are not automatic upon program  completion.    U.S. citizens are eligible for the New Jersey initial principal certificate, the Certificate of Eligibility,  CE, enabling candidates to be hired as a principal in NJ.  It is generally recognized by International School community.

¨      The TCNJ Certification Office processes NJ Certification Documents for candidates (U.S. citizens) upon completion of all items below:

1.   All students  must Apply for Graduation on-line through PAWS, whether  in a Masters Degree or a Post-Masters program.   This prompts an academic audit & “Completion of Approved Program”  or “Master of Education”  to be posted permanently on the TCNJ transcript.

     2.  NJ-State-required Standardized test: SLS (School Leaders Licensure) Assessment, test 6011  -  report must name NJ  State Dep’t of Educ. as a score recipient & contain the candidates’ correct U.S. Soc. Sec. number; (www.ets.org/sls)

3.     HIB requirement- HIB training (Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying).  Since 2011, all education candidates MUST have HIB training before they receive NJ State-issued certification.  Please attach HIB training certificate copies to the pink certification application form.
         
    4.  TCNJ program coordinator must recommend each candidate for certification to the TCNJ Certification Office.
            
    5.  NJ (pink) certification application, submitted to TCNJ Certification Office, along with $190.00 (payable to TCNJ) & a  Copy  of the SLS test score.  Combined with # 1-3 above, documents are submitted to the NJ State DOE, where documents are linked with test scores & certificates are issued-mailed directly to candidates from the NJ DOE  (stateside addresses only).
     
      6.   5 years educational experience under a valid State-issued certificate is required.  Please attach a copy of the certificate and an official letter of experience to the pink certification application.

      7.  TCNJ M.Ed. diplomas & “Certificates of Completion” are sent separately by TCNJ Registrar/Graduate Studies Office. 


¨      Directions for Completion of the NJ Certification Application (pink form) 
     Please type or print all information legibly.

Item 1:  Required U.S. SS#   [aligns w. #3 above]

Items 10-15 Enter information as requested.

Items 2-7:  Enter information as requested. 
 Certificates are only mailed to “U.S. addresses.”
Item 16:  Dr. Carroll or another TCNJ faculty advisor can sign above the words “notary seal”
Item 8: Enter CE, principal 
Item 17: Signature required

Item 9:  LEAVE BLANK -  applies to teacher  candidates

    
¨      Important Reminders for Candidates:

Ø  Administrative programs are not necessarily reciprocal state-to-state. TCNJ can verify for another state that you have completed a college & state-approved program in Educ. Leadership.  Each state sets its’ own policies for administrative certification.  Some states require teaching experience under a certificate.  ****5 years educational experience under a valid State-issued certificate is required.  Please attach an official letter of experience to the pink certification application form****

Ø  If you seek administrative certification in a state other than New Jersey, upon anticipation of program completion, go on-line to the licensing office of the state in which you seek certification, and www.nasdtec.org. State’s policies are subject to change.

            TCNJ Certification Office                                     
  Jen Pirone: pironej@tcnj.edu
Education Bldg. 106                                                              phone: 609.771.2396   
PO Box 7718
Ewing, NJ  US  08628                                                                                                                  
                                                                 

Just a thought


"You don't learn from experience. You learn from

 reflecting on experience."

-Ken Bain


Tuesday, June 11, 2013

We love our dads!



This weekend lots of Americans will be BBQ'ing and children will be giving lame ties and macaroni necklaces to dads everywhere. Here at TCNJ BKK we invite all of our dads to have an ice cream on us. This Friday you may go to the canteen station that has ice cream and tell them you are on the Father's Day list. 

Massages!

We know how hard you are working and we want to keep you motivated, energized, and healthy.
This Friday, June 14th there will be an opportunity to get a free 15 minute massage. Appointments will be between 11:00a and 1:00p. Please sign up in the office. Tips for the masseuses will be appreciated.


Guides to Technology and Learning by Edudemic

Click on the link below to be inspired, amazed, and prepared to incorporate technology into your classroom in meaningful ways.


CQ vs CEAS

Some of you may be wondering about the difference between a CQ (Certificate of Qualification) and a CEAS (Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing). Here's a little more information about the two.

CQ is:
  • Awarded to non-US citizens who have completed all of the requirements necessary to be a certified teacher.
  • Are not required to complete on-line HIB training.
  • Can not take the Praxis because you need a Social Security number in order to register for the Praxis.
  • Receive a Certificate of Completion from The College of New Jersey
  • Receive an official Certificate of Qualification signed by the State of New Jersey.
  • Does not qualify you to teach in the US.
CEAS is:
  • Awarded to US citizens who have completed all of the requirements necessary to be a certified teacher.
  • Are required to complete HIB training.
  • Must take Praxis exams.
  • Must complete EdTPA
  • Receive a Certificate of Completion from The College of New Jersey.
  • Receive and official Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing from the State of New Jersey.
  • Qualifies you to teach in the US.

Monday, June 10, 2013

Class Pictures -- Session 1

Who would win in a fight? 


The Elementary Internship I lead by Louise Ammentorp aka "The Hammer"...


or

The Secondary Internship I lead by Karen Gordon who knows fight secrets no one else knows.

 Ginormous Cultural Foundations class. Is Dr. Horback even there or has she run away?

Our future administrators lead by George Bloch who seems to think he can fly.

Our Research course lead by Nathan Smith who is apparently teaching them "jazz hands".



10 Great Tools for Academic Research You Should Know About

Thank you to our super tech guru Eric Jacklich for finding this great resource http://goo.gl/404ge

Pizza Discount!

Delizia Pizza on Ramkamhaeng Soi 164 is offering TCNJ students a 10% discount during their first restaurant visit. Simply show your TCNJ ID card.
Wednesday night is Pizza night! Order pizzas from the Pizza menu at Delizia for only 190 Baht.

Ultimate Frisbee

Bring your sports gear to play ultimate Frisbee every Wednesday and Friday at 3:30p at the Godbout Field.

#tcnjbkk

#tcnjbkk is our official hashtag. Please use it if you post anything related to the program on Facebook, Twitter or other social media.

Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Professional Development



Sometimes the HIB professional development will be embedded into your Child & Adolescent Development (EPSY 523) course. This means that if you have the HIB training as part of the course you will NOT have to do the on-line training. However, if your EPSY 523 class did not cover this topic you will need to complete the on-line training. The information for this is below. Here are the steps you need to take:
1. Do the on-line training
2. Save a copy of your completion certificates
3. Send the completion certificates to Tabitha (dellange@tcnj.edu) with the subject line "HIB Cert"

NJ Legal One on-line HIB Training
You are required to complete two (2) online courses:  
Bullying 101 for Educators 
and
LEGAL ONE New Jersey Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights

GETTING STARTED
1) Access the LEGAL ONE web site;
The site is available at http://www.legalonenj.org/

2) Establish your LEGAL ONE account; 
Creating Account
To establish your LEGAL ONE account, go directly here: http://www.legalonenj.org/register/create-account. Or on the main menu click “My Account”, either of which will bring you to the “Create – My account” page.  Click on the “create an account now” text link.

You will soon receive an email that provides further instructions.  Please use this established account information when you logon to LEGAL ONE the first time. Then, change (and safely maintain!) your Password, as desired. Should you ever forget, simply click on the “forgot?” link located to the right of the “Log in” button at the top right of page.
Your Registration Code: COLLEGENJ2012


3) Purchase the courses; Taking a course;
Purchasing a LEGAL ONE Course:
Once you have all of your account information, you are ready to purchase your LEGAL ONE course(s) – Bullying 101 (for Educators) and Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights.  To purchase these course(s), log on to the site (if you are not already) and click on the “View Course Catalog” link at the lower right of the page.  Then, scroll to the bottom of the first Catalog page and click on the Bullying 101 for Educators link (left column).  You may purchase both courses on the same order or one at a time.
Your Coupon Code: TCNJ2013

Next, click the “Add to cart” button; then, click the “Checkout” button. This will take you to the “Checkout” page where you will select the desired Payment Method (i.e., Check, Credit Card, etc.).  
Next, complete the necessary payment information then enter the “Coupon Code” in the area designated for “Coupon Code” and click on the “Apply to Order” button. 
Use your Coupon Code: TCNJ2013
Next, click the “Review order” button located in the bottom right corner of the “Checkout” page. 
Finally, carefully review the information presented in the “Review order” table and, once satisfied, click the “Submit order” button located at the lower right of the “Review order” table.  Once successfully submitted, you will soon receive an email from LEGAL ONE to confirm your purchase.

Taking the Course
Once your LEGAL ONE course order has been processed, the appropriate course title link will automatically appear under the “My Courses” header located in the upper left vertical menu, as well as in the table presented under the “My Courses” horizontal menu link at top of page.

Click the desired course title link.  Then, click on the “Take Course” link (or tab) and follow the directions provided.  Given that Bullying 101 for Educators is a Hazelden course, you will click on the “Launch” button located in the video frame to initiate the course.

Once you have viewed the course in its entirety, you will take the LEGAL ONE-specific assessment. DO NOT take the assessment in the actual video, as it WILL NOT COUNT.

4) Provide Proof of Completion.
Finally, once you successfully complete the assessment (e.g., passing rate of 80% for Bullying 101), you can print your Certificate by simply clicking on the course Certificate link. This will generate a PDF version of the certificate that you can save and/or print. 



The fee only covers the cost of the service.  TCNJ receives no remuneration from the Foundation of Educational Administration.   On your resume, it may be helpful for you to add “completed HIB training courses” and indicate the date you completed the training.  You can also include your HIB certificates in your portfolio.  During the semester of your graduation, include copies of the 2 HIB Certificates  along with your certification materials.  Please do not lose the HIB Certificates. 
Please register and participate in your training on line as soon as possible.  If you have any questions, please feel free to Dr. Bartoletti at 609-771-2327 or email at bartolet@tcnj.edu or Ms. Conjura  at 771-2318 or rconjura@tcnj.edu.    





Graduation Speakers

Do you have a classmate who has been particularly inspiring to you? Do you have something that you would like to say to your fellow graduates? If so, please contact Tabitha (dellange@tcnj.edu) and nominate yourself or a fellow student to say a few words at graduation.

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Elementary Praxis!


Elementary school: Multiple subjects - test 5031...  This is ONLY taken via Computer format at an ETS-sponsored site.

Students taking the test overseas please see the instructions below. You MUST include the U.S. Soc. Sec. # on your ETS registration form and list the NJ Department of Education (R7666) as a score recipient in addition to TCNJ -- R2519).

Important note: When you get your scores, send a screenshot to Tabitha (dellange@tcnj.edu). This will help expedite the process of putting your packet together on campus.


To arrange to take the Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects test in Thailand or any other Asian city, please complete and submit the 4-page paper-delivered test registration form (available at www.ets.org/praxis/about/bulletin) to us at the following fax number:

Fax Number:609-683-2040
Attn:Debra Siwczak

Although the form indicates that it cannot be used for computer-delivered test registration, we do need you to complete this form so that we have all the pieces of information we need to set up a test site overseas. For the Test Center section of the form, if you could leave the site name and code blank and fill in the city and country, we will use that information to find the closest available site.

Upon receipt of your forms, we will begin making arrangements to set up a computer-delivered test site at a location in or near the location you designate on your form. Please note that the process of setting up the test site takes at least six weeks.

We appreciate your inquiry, and we hope this information is helpful.

Thank you for your inquiry. We appreciate the opportunity to assist you. If you have additional questions, please contact our Customer Service team at (800) 772-9476 or (609) 771-7395, or visit our Web site at www.ets.org/praxis. If you contact us via e-mail, please include all previous correspondence or a summary of information regarding your inquiry.  ETS is committed to improving your customer service experience. Please take a moment and complete a short Customer Service Survey athttp://surveys1013.websurveyor.net/wsb.dll/bfried/VOTCE.htm?WSB36=PRAXIS , so that we may identify ways to improve our service to you. If you're unable to access the survey by clicking on the link, please copy the entire link and paste it into the address bar of your web browser. Thank you in advance for your participation.

Be sure to add @ets.org to your address book or safe sender list to ensure that you receive e-mail messages from ETS.

What can Tabitha do for me?


Tabitha Dell’Angelo is the primary academic advisor for the Bangkok TCNJ program. She can help you choose classes, make sure you are on the right path to meet your goals with certification or a Master’s degree, she can even just take materials back to New Jersey if needed.
Tabitha will be in room 305 for advising during sessions 1 and 3. In session 2 she is teaching Child & Adolescent Development. If you are in her class, plan to meet with her for advising during session 2. Everyone else should at least stop by to introduce yourself and ask questions sometime during sessions 1 or 3.

Other helpful people -- 
Registration issues: Nicole Maldonado can be reached at maldonad@tcnj.edu
Billing and Finances: Megan Gordon can be reached at gordonm@tcnj.edu
Program logistics: Kevin Curran is here on campus and Kevin@rism.ac.th
Who is Tabitha’s boss? Stuart Carroll can be reached at szcarrol@tcnj.edu

Upcoming Events



Friday, June 13th – Massages in room 305 (15 min free/tips accepted for masseuse)

Saturday, June 22nd – Floating Market (cost: 500 Baht)

Saturday, June 29th – Service Day at Pakkred Babies Home (Kantary House donated their van/no charge)

*Sign up on the door of room 305

Session 1, 2013 Faculty


Internship I
Karen Gordon/ room 407
Louise Ammentorp/ room 310
Research Methods
Nathan Smith/ room 312
Cultural Foundations
Sachi Horback/ room 406
Intro to Admin
George Bloch/ room 313

Just be...




-- Kind. to yourself and to one another. I know many of you just ended your school year just a few days ago. With very little time to rest and recharge you are here and ready to study. Be proud of your commitment to your students and to your own personal growth. Take care of yourself – eat well, get sleep, check in on your friends and classmates.
-- Disciplined. You will be doing a semester of work in 7 days. With no time to procrastinate you will see how you can expand your capacity to meet this challenge. Work hard now because the end result is worth it.
-- Reflective. Take time to reflect on the work you are doing and how it will improve your practice. Listen to your classmates – we learn so much from sharing our experiences. At the end of this journey reflect upon what you learned about one another, your students, and yourself.


Also, just be…
·      mindful of the children on campus
·      paperless when possible
·      conscientious about keeping your classroom trash free