Motlow Smyrna's Education Department Hosts PRAXIS Workshop

                SMYRNA -- The Motlow Smyrna Education Department recently hosted a PRAXIS workshop for students pursuing the AST degree in Education.

                According to Education Instructor Debbie Simpson, the workshop was presented by the Tennessee arm of the National Education Association. Students in this degree program must pass a national exam, the PRAXIS Core, as a requirement for completing their degree from Motlow State.

                October’s workshop was unique in that it was broadcast via ITV to all four Motlow campuses.  The presenting organization requires 12 students in attendance, minimum.

                “Last year, we were able to offer the workshop only to Smyrna Students, as we did not have enough sign up at the other campuses,” Simpson said. “This year, 20-plus students attended and learned about the exam, study tools for the exam, and security measures at the exam site. Students were most appreciative of the PRAXIS workshop as they were able to attend for free.”

This and That...

It’s Homecoming Time!

Motlow State Community College will welcome students, alumni, friends and supporters to the Moore County campus on Feb. 10 (Saturday) for the annual Homecoming celebration.

There are activities on the Smyrna campus, too! To help get students in the spirit, Smyrna Student Government will have treats the week of Feb. 5-9 in the MLA Lobby that match the theme of the day.

* Monday’s theme is Blue Cheese - Wear Blue. There will "blue" treats to enjoy in the lobby around 10:30 a.m.

* Tuesday is Thousand Island - dress tropical. Look for tropical flavored goodies around 11:30 a.m.

* Wednesday is Ranch Dressing - dress cowboy. Gather up some trail mix and granola around 10:30 a.m.

* Thursday is House Dressing - wear your Motlow Gear. Green and gold treats will show up around 9 a.m.

Homecoming activities on the Moore County campus on Saturday are centered around the men’s and women’s basketball teams hosting Walters State Community College in Nisbett Center, Copperweld Arena. The men’s game will begin at 2 p.m., and the women’s game will follow at 4 p.m.

 

Plant a Tree

It’s “tree time” again at Motlow. Join the Biology Club and the TECTN in planting 250 native trees across the State of Tennessee!

* Step 1:  Order your free trees at http://www.TECTN.org/250KTreeDay

* Step 2:  Pick up your trees at the Motlow Smyrna campus on Feb. 23 (Friday) from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tree Species are Persimmon, Loblolly Pine, Redbud, Red Oak, and Tulip Poplar.

* Step 3: Plant your Trees on Feb. 24!

Students Attend PRAXIS CORE Exam Workshop

Sixteen students majoring in Education attended a PRAXIS CORE Exam workshop hosted by the Education Department on Jan. 25 on the Smyrna campus.

The workshop, which was presented by the Student Tennessee Education Association, helped students prepare for the upcoming PRAXIS CORE exam. The exam is required for students who hope to enroll in a Teacher Education Program at a four-year university. It is also required for graduation for those students who are pursuing the Associate of Science in Teaching (AST) degree in elementary or early childhood education.

“The presenter shared information about the security surrounding the exam site and how to overcome test anxiety, as well as information about the types of questions on the exam,” said Debbie Simpson, curriculum chair of the Education Department.

Students were provided a resource notebook with materials related to the PRAXIS CORE exam. They were given particulars about the number of questions in each section and the amount of time they would have to complete that section. The sections are reading, writing and math. Students were allowed to practice questions similar to those on the PRAXIS CORE in a timed setting.

Other workshops are planned on the Moore County and McMinnville campuses in early February. 

Students interested in attending a similar workshop in the fall term are encouraged to contact Simpson at dsimpson@mscc.edu   

                         

Motlow Smyrna to Host PRAXIS CORE Exam Workshop on Jan. 25

                  SMYRNA -- The Motlow Smyrna Education Department will host a PRAXIS CORE Exam Workshop from 5-7 p.m. Jan.  25 (Thursday) for students majoring in education.

                  Students pursuing the AST degree in Elementary (K-5) or Early Childhood (pre k - 3) Education must pass the PRAXIS exam prior to graduating with the degree. Other students seeking a transfer degree in education must pass the PRAXIS prior to being admitted to their university's Teacher Education Program.

                  Students who made a 22 on the ACT exam are exempt from taking the PRAXIS CORE exam. Students planning to attend Tennessee Tech are exempt from the PRAXIS CORE with a score of 21 or higher on the ACT exam.

                  Contact Professor Debra Simpson at dsimpson@mscc.edu before Jan. 18 if you plan to attend the workshop.