Program Goals:
- That prospective K-6 teachers will develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to provide developmentally appropriate learning experience for elementary (K-6) students.
- That prospective K-6 teachers will show evidence of progress toward higher cognitive-development stages.
Program Objectives:
The following objectives are designed to achieve these goals and are based on the Teacher Education Program's knowledge base and reflect the expectations of professional practice:
- To acquire the general knowledge and skills in content areas (English/communication skills, mathematics, science, social studies, find arts, foreign language, healthful living) to competently teach and extend the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Grades K-6.
- To develop knowledge and understanding of theories and principles of human growth and development and learning and of their implications for providing developmentally appropriate instruction for K-6 students.
- To develop an understanding of basic principles of curriculum planning and implementation and to demonstrate the ability to plan and execute varied instructional strategies appropriate for a comprehensive, integrated classroom program.
- To demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to people from diverse backgrounds (race, gender, socio-economic status, cultural heritage, handicapping conditions, special needs).
- To participate in a series of increasingly complex field experiences designed to develop and refine skills in managing all aspects of the elementary teacher's role and to provide the conditions for cognitive-developmental growth.
- To develop the habit of reflecting on experience as a basis for decision making and as a component of professional growth.
- To demonstrate the use of technological tools and skills for planning, presenting, assessing, and record keeping.
Required Professional Education Courses
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Course Number
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Course Title
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Hours
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Education 101
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Introduction to Teaching (optional)
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1
|
|
Education 202
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Psychology of Development in Education
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3
|
|
Education 219
|
Education Practicum I (Co-requisite: Education 202)
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1
|
|
Education 205
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Education in the Elementary Grades
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3
|
|
Education 224
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Sophomore Fieldwork (Co-requisite: Education 205)
|
1
|
|
Education 245
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Introduction to Special Education
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3
|
|
Education 246
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Special Education Practicum (Co-requisite: Education 245)
|
1
|
|
Education 322
|
Literacy and Learning I
|
2
|
|
Education 360
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Literature for Children
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3
|
|
Education 326
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Educational Psychology: Elementary Grades
|
3
|
|
Education 323
|
Literacy and Learning II
|
1
|
|
Education 311
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Technology in Education
|
2
|
|
Education 355
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Methods of Teaching: Social Studies
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3
|
|
Education 357
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Methods of Teaching: Communication Skills
|
3
|
|
Education 335
|
Methods of Teaching: Mathematics
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3
|
|
Education 345
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Methods of Teaching: Science
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3
|
|
Education 346
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Classroom and Behavioral Management: Elementary Focus
|
3
|
|
Education 412
|
Technology Application and Integration for the 21st Century
|
1
|
|
Education 419
|
Senior Education Practicum (Co-requisite: EDU 335, 345)
|
3
|
|
Education 499
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Senior Seminar (Pre-requisite: EDU 326, 311)
|
3
|
|
Education 431
|
Internship in the Elementary School
|
11
|
Required Courses in Supporting Disciplines
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Course Number
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Course Title
|
Hours
|
|
I. FINE ARTS SUPPORTING COURSES - 3 Hours Required
|
|
Art 301
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Art in the Elementary School
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3
|
|
Music 332
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Music in the Elementary School
|
3
|
|
Theatre 305
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Creative Dramatics
|
3
|
|
(Note: Choose one of the courses above based on those areas not covered in the freshman year focus course.)
|
|
II. LITERATURE SUPPORTING COURSE - 3 Hours Required
|
|
* English 200
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Self and Society in Literature
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3
|
|
III. MATHEMATICS SUPPORTING COURSES 6 Hours Required
|
|
Mathematics 153
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Number Systems
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3
|
|
Mathematics 154
|
Survey of Mathematics
|
3
|
|
IV. PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPPORTING COURSES 3 Hours Required
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|
Physical Education 232
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Physical Education in the Elem. School
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3
|
|
V. SCIENCE SUPPORTING COURSES - 12 Hours Required
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|
Natural Science 111
|
Selected Topics in Physical Science
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4
|
|
Natural Science 112
|
Earth Science
|
4
|
|
* Biology 110
|
Biology: A Human Perspective
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4
|
|
VI. SOCIAL STUDIES SUPPORTING COURSES - 9 Hours Required
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|
* History 101 or 102
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Western Civilization
|
3
|
|
*History 205 or 206
|
American History
|
3
|
|
*Political Science 201
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U.S. Government
|
3
|
|
VII. OTHER SUPPORTING COURSES - 6 Hours Required
|
|
Speech 201
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Fundamentals of Speech
|
3
|
|
* Psychology 202
|
Introduction to Psychology
|
3
|
Suggested Elementary Education Curriculum
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FRESHMAN University Theme: Self and Society
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|
Fall Semester
|
Hours
|
Spring Semester
|
Hours
|
|
*Art/Theatre/Music 120
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3
|
*Biology 110
|
4
|
|
*History 101 or 102
|
3
|
*Religion 100 or 200 level
|
3
|
|
*English 102
|
3
|
Mathematics 154
|
3
|
|
Mathematics 153
|
3
|
*Foreign Language
|
3
|
|
*Foreign Language
|
3
|
*PE Activity
|
1
|
|
*PE 105
|
1
|
Education 101
|
1
|
EXP 101
|
1
|
EXP 102
|
1
|
|
Total
|
17
|
Total
|
16
|
|
SOPHOMORE University Theme: Self and Society
|
|
Fall Semester
|
Hours
|
Spring Semester
|
Hours
|
|
Education 202
|
3
|
Education 205
|
3
|
|
Education 219
|
1
|
Education 224
|
1
|
|
Natural Science 111
|
4
|
Natural Science 112
|
4
|
|
*Psychology 202
|
3
|
Education 245
|
3
|
|
*History 205 or 206
|
3
|
Education 246
|
1
|
|
English 200
|
3
|
*Political Science 201
|
3
|
|
Total
|
17
|
Total
|
15
|
|
JUNIOR University Theme: World and Vocation
|
|
Fall Semester
|
Hours
|
Spring Semester
|
Hours
|
|
Education 322
|
2
|
Education 326
|
3
|
|
Education 360
|
3
|
Education 323
|
1
|
|
*Speech 201
|
3
|
Education 311
|
2
|
|
Art 301/Music 332/Theatre 305
|
3
|
Education 355
|
3
|
|
PEC 232
|
3
|
Education 357
|
3
|
|
*Ethics Course
|
3
|
*Global Studies
|
3
|
|
Total
|
17
|
Total
|
16
|
|
SENIOR University Theme: World and Vocation
|
|
Fall Semester
|
Hours
|
Spring Semester
|
Hours
|
|
Education 335
|
3
|
Education 431
|
11
|
|
Education 345
|
3
|
Education 499
|
3
|
|
Education 346
|
3
|
Education 412
|
1
|
|
Education 419
|
3
|
|
|
|
Elective (NC History, CIS 130)
|
3
|
|
|
|
Total
|
15
|
Total
|
15
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* Denotes High Point University required core courses
