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Applicants who have attended a college or university outside of the United States are required to submit a course-by-course evaluation of their transcript(s) from WES (World Education Services) or ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators). Please note that ECE or WES transcript evaluations may take several weeks.(http://louisville.edu/education/degrees/info/transcripts)
Curriculum Vitae:
Please follow the resume template when developing your resume and upload to your on-line application. Please include the following:
Diverse experiences working with children and/or adolescents through volunteer and paid work such as: after school programs, church programs, coaching, daycare worker, tutoring, babysitting, camp counselor, etc.
Recommendation Letter:
The College of Education and Human Development requires all applicants to submit a minimum of three letters of recommendation. Additional recommendations are optional. Recommendations written by relatives will not be considered.http://louisville.edu/education/degrees/info/lor
Professional Statement Essays:
Please complete a response for each (as directed above) and upload to your on-line application.
Essay #1
In what ways has your cultural heritage and background influenced the way you learn, and impacted your interactions with others who come from a different cultural background? Describe an example of an injustice or inequity that you witnessed, experienced, or became aware of, and your response at that time. Then, explain how you would respond if it occurred again. Finally, explain how you would support respect for diversity in your future classroom, and how you would demonstrate a commitment to social justice and equity.
Essay #2
In thinking about the characteristics of an effective teacher, name one characteristic as your greatest strength and explain why this characteristic is important to effective teaching. Name one or two characteristic(s) you need to develop to become an effective teacher, and your plan for improvement.
Please note that we already assume you “love kids” and “have patience.” Your answers should be based on careful reflection and may include such dispositional qualities as: initiative, flexibility, intellectual curiosity, creativity, preparation/organization, responsibility, reflection, collaboration, dedication, and/or dependability.
Written Communication Proficiency:
Applicants are required to provide proof of written communication proficiency to satisfy state certification requirements. Applicants who complete a course in research writing (or related course), with a grade of "C" or better, automatically meet this requirement. In addition, applicants who who meet the passing score requirement in writing for one of the approved admission exams automatically satisfy this requirement.http://louisville.edu/education/degrees/info/written-comm