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Show UINTAH BASIN STANDARD, November 6, 1966, certification rules studied n State Board of haa taken under consideration a proposed mqjor reform of certification requirements. This is the moat sweeping change in how teachers and other profeaskmal educator are certified since 1966 when the present certification procedure was adopted. The proposed reform continues The Utah educator to - for the condary - ons-yes- an educator initially entering the the initial preparation of edusystem would be given a Basic cators and their first two or three Certificate valid for two years. years on the job. Job performance During this period of time, the thus becomes the major criteria individual would have the oppor- .for awarding permanent certification. tunity to demonstrate compeIn keeping with the policy of tence on the job. At .the end of the State Board of Education the two years, the recommenthat teachers be appropriately dation of the employing school district . (with input from a qualified in the Subject fields in which they are assigned, the new teacher preparation institution) Don't put barriers in creative process might fiul Some of the best kerning expectances, however, come from mistakes. Errors help children to think about things families aren't careful. Dr. Cheryl Wright, director of the University of Utah Child and Family Development Center, lists the ' common blocks to the creative process end offers tips on how parents can avoid them. The center is part of the Department of Family and Consumer Studies. The Right Answer. ' Too often, learning experiences for children are directed at right answers. If children expect a right answer they will atop ' looking as soon as they find it. Instead, children should be provided opportunities to create many solutions and answers to everyday situation. That's Not Logical. Adults often believe that logical, intellectual skills are superior skills. Wright says creative abilities in other areas are just aa important A child that shows potential in the arts, dance or personal interaction is just as gifted as child with advanced intellectual differently and non) aches. to try new is Frivolous. Many question a learning environment that includes play. However, play is nonthreatening, and a very vital companent of learning. It provides opportunities for children to explore their world in a very Play people . abilities. To Err is Wrong." People learn very early in life not to put themselves , in situations where teachers ability, ability, intellectual ability, spatial and design ability, body coordination ability, artistic ability or personal leadership ability. They should be provided opportunities and experiences to exhibit their different musical-rhythmi- c studies, etc. Public hearings scheduled will be have been to enable those who affected by the rule . changes to raise questions and express concerns. The first was held in Roosevelt on November 6, at Union High Shcool. November will pee the hearings held in the Carbon District Office in Price at' 6 4 Provo, Logan . Other meetings are , for Salt Lake City, Cedar City, Richfield, and Ogden. p.m. scheduled . . More information on the rule changes and scheduled meetings can be obtained through the State Office of Education in Salt Greg Houston, Lori Freston and Jeff Murray took first place honors at the first FFA contest of the year at Snow College. These three walked off with the top trophy in Livestock judging out of 60 teams. FIRST PLACE TEAM Conference to stress evaluation Educator throughout Utah will examine the influent of evaluation on school reform at the third annual Educational Workshop for Utah, November 8 at the Sheraton Hotel in Salt 7-- evaluation through the statewide career ladder program. The conference lets principals, central office supervisors and teachers scrutinise their systems, compare them to others, and find e ways to improve, explains Roe-ann- president-ele- ct of. year will receive commendations versity of Utah, and indudes Granite School District Superintendent Dr. John Reed Call, In addition, the conference will indude sessions on various aspects of evaluation. Educators from universities and public school systems throughout Utah will lead .each of these sessions. will take place November 7, at 1 p.m. The panel is moderated by Dr. Cedi Misled, dean of education at the Uni- University of Utah Chapter, Phi Delta Kappa (PDK), and an organizer of the conference. "Individual sessions are led by those who seem to be doing things well," Jackson said. This allows for good discussion and helps educators take ideas back to their own communities. The whole purpose is to continue improving our schools statewide. for the Keynote speakers two-da- y conference will be education professors Dr. O.L. Davis, from the University of Texas, and Dr. Roy Forbes, from East Cardins University in Greenville, North Carolina. Davis will speak on November 7, at 9 a.m., on Evaluation: The Forbes will Uncertain Sound. address the topic, Teacher Evaluation: An Applause Meter, A Litmus Test or an Aid for Better Instruction. He will peak November 8, at 9 m. A panel discussion giving , Perspectives Evaluation on State Utah Representative Robert. Garff, Betty Condfo, president of Utah Educaton Association, and Dr. Steven Bossard, professor of educational administration at the University of Utah. On November 8, Utahs Teacher of the Year for 1986, science teacher Larry Leathern of Ogden, will speak at a luncheon at 1 p.m. District teachers of the at the luncheon. The conference is sponsored by both PDK and UASCD, as well as Utah School Public Relations Association (USPRA), and Utah Association of Teacher Educators (UATE). Regis tra ton is $40 for members of these orgsnizatans, $45 for Tostado Delight with Medium Drink $1.99 14 Price Night Excludes Drink, Taco land Meals, & Nugget-OOi- Monday e' Educator Looking For A Customized Short Wheel Base 4x4 Choose Now From Our Large Selection GMC ' tint Tax TRUCKS ' V ; and License WHO Quality Used Cars And Trucks Great Selection Loaded with these extra's ' i 12 Ton s Level Mirrors AM Radio v Power Steering Aux Fuel tank Eye 4 Speed Power Brakes Rear Bumper Gages Tinted Glass i s - ' Jackson, Plus '.j jjf rrua for ' ss-- , be' subject pill Lake City. The conference, sponsored by natural way. four different education organizaThis belief tions, began in 1983 as a forum Im not creative. ' can become a for educators to discuss various prophecy. Research shows that one issues of the educatonal reform of the biggest differences between movement The movement was creative end lew creative indi- spurred by the stirring report, A viduals is that creative ' people Nation at Risk. think they are creative. The theme for this year's All young children in their conference is Evaluation: Eviformative years are creative end dence of Excellence. Organisers talented. Children may have chose the theme to reflect the creative talent in language current wnphaafo on teacher Only Sales 11 Page Lake City. they Creativity is common among children, but it can be thwarted if s T specific. In other words, secondary teachers will be required to hold subject endorsements that are compatible with their assign- - ' ments, i.s., math, English, social regarding an individual's perforr mance, a extension of the Basic Certifies ton period is permitted. The reform emphasizes doser cooperation between school districts and teacherproparation institutions of higher education in certification strucbut under the new program, r' i; f fo certification standards an continuing Standard Certificate. If a school district still has questions two-lev- el ture receive or two-lev- the- be necessary would Edu-catio- . 15 So dEs GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS |