Requirements for Programs Leading to Extended Certification
in Mathematics (0524)
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 Mathematics setting (MED 407 Teaching in the Middle/Junior High School). In addition to completing a concentration of thirty/thirty-two hours in Mathematics the candidate will complete the courses entitled Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School (MED 309) and Teaching Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School (EDU 416) or EDU 211. See advisor for concentration course selections.
MED 309 Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School
An introduction to the theory and practice of classroom teaching for prospective middle school teachers. Experiences in classroom discipline, planning for instruction, curricular issues, evaluation and testing, and special learning techniques. Includes lectures, peer presentation, construction and critique of lesson plans, use of media, and research of teaching strategies.
EDU 416 Teaching Literacy in Middle and Secondary Schools or EDU 211
An analysis of the special reading problems in middle and secondary schools. Topics to be discussed include the reading process, reading skills, and techniques for assessing developing reading skills. Special emphasis placed on critical reading in the content areas.
MED 407 Student Teaching of Mathematics in Junior High-Middle School
Early secondary-school classroom laboratory experiences, goal of early secondary math education, psychological influences, teaching models, testing and evaluation techniques, total involvement in early secondary school activities -practicum.
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, (EDU/EXE411 for early childhood certification) may be taken with student teaching to total 15 credit hours.
EDU 402 Seminar to accompany student teaching
