Secondary Education - Elms College

Secondary Education from Elms College is a Campus Bachelor Secondary Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. Program participants will be aware of realities of schooling, educational reform movements, and pedagogical research on best practices, and will be able to thoughtfully consider the best interests of students when allocating time or other classroom resources. The secondary education program prepares prospective teachers to work with grades 8-12 in the areas of: Biology Chemistry English History Mathematics Prospective secondary teachers will be able to: Plan curriculum and instruction based on state frameworks and appropriate pedagogy. Deliver effective instruction by infusing lessons with high expectations, sufficient learning opportunities, and meaningful achievement measures. Structure classroom climate and operation by establishing appropriate uses of time, space, and management strategies. Promote equity by working to build on the assets each student contributes to the classroom culture and motivate effort among all students. Meet professional responsibilities by maintaining an enthusiasm for both subject matter pedagogy and personal relationship building: staying intellectually alive while collaborating with colleagues, parents, and students. Major Requirements B.A. Degree Major in Secondary Education (biology, chemistry, English, history, or mathematics Grades 8-12; Spanish, Grades 5-12) Major Requirements 33 credits EDU 100 Introduction to Schooling and Education PSY 214 Children's Learning and Development EDU 319 Students with Special Needs EDU 343 Models of Inclusion PSY 335 Adolescent Psychology EDU 370 Secondary Instruction EDU 330 Secondary Curriculum EDU 360 Seminar in Professional Education One of the following: EDU 430A Biology (8-12) Initial Practicum EDU 430B Chemistry (8-12) Initial Practicum EDU 430C English (8-12) Initial Practicum EDU 430D Foreign Language/Spanish (5-12) Initial Practicum EDU 430E History (8-12) Initial Practicum View more details on College of Our Lady of the Elms . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Secondary Education courses.