Requirements for Programs Leading to Extended Certification in English (0523)
This program requires completion of the childhood education professional sequence with the following additions or adaptations. The semester of student teaching will be divided into two quarters - one in an elementary setting (EDU 404: Practicum in Teaching) and one in a Middle School English setting (ENG 464: Student Teaching in the Middle/ Secondary School). In addition to completing a concentration of 30 hours in English the candidate will complete the courses entitled Methods and Materials in Teaching Secondary English (ENG 462) and Teaching Literacy in the Middle and Secondary Schools (EDU 416) or Introduction to Literacy (EDU 211). The English Department also offers a six credit methods course (ENG 463) which may be taken in lieu of ENG 462 and EDU416, pending approval. See advisor for appropriate concentration selections.
ENG 462 Methods and Materials in Teaching Secondary English
Required three credit hour course for English extension students at this time. A study of the methods and materials necessary to become an effective teacher of English in the middle school.
ENG 463** Methods, Materials, and Professional Development for Teachers of English (pending approval) (6 crs.)
A study of the methods and materials necessary to become an effective teacher of English, including such areas as secondary school curriculum, NYS standards for the language arts, planning, assessment, and classroom management. An additional emphasis is placed on professional development with on-site observations, practice teaching sessions, and interactions with public school teachers and personnel.
ENG 464 Student Teaching in Middle School/Junior High School
Full-time practice teaching five days per week for seven weeks in a middle school/junior high school situation. College supervision biweekly. Elementary extension students teach one situation. (Required of juniors and seniors in secondary English and elementary extension.)
EDU 404 Practicum in Elementary School Teaching
(Pre-requisite: Grade of "C" or higher in EDU 310, EDU 311, and EDU 312; cumulative average of 2.5 or higher in all class work. Successful completion of math and English competency.)
Provides supervised teaching experience in an elementary grade setting five days a week for approximately seven consecutive weeks. Effective demonstration of content knowledge, pedagogical preparation, instructional delivery, classroom management, knowledge of student development, collaboration with school professionals, and reflectivity of practice are required. Only EXE/EDF 362, or EDU/EXE 375, may be taken with student teaching to total 18 credit hours.
EDU 402 Seminar to accompany student teaching
