Requirements for Programs Leading to Extended Certification in French, Spanish, or Italian (0526; 0527; 0528)
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/Junior High, French, Italian or Spanish setting (FLE 407 Student Teaching of Foreign Languages in the Middle and Secondary Schools). In addition to completing a concentration of 30 hours in French, Italian or Spanish, the candidate will complete the course entitled Techniques for Teaching and Evaluating Foreign Languages in Middle and Secondary Schools (FLE 406). See advisor for appropriate concentration selections as more difficult level courses, or additional courses, may be suggested.
FLE 406 Techniques for Teaching and Evaluating Foreign Languages in Middle and Secondary School
Development of the student's skill in teaching and testing foreign languages, with special emphasis on applying a communicative syllabus to middle and secondary school language students.
FLE 407 Student teaching of Foreign Languages in the Middle/Junior High School
Teaching (under supervision) in a middle or junior high school, five days a week, with additional participation in school program. Evaluation by college and school personnel.
EDU 416 Teaching Literacy in Middle and Secondary Schools or EDU 211 or FLE 340 Reading in a Second Language
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.
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
