Teacher Education - Ferrum College

Teacher Education from Ferrum College is a Campus Bachelor Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. About the program Students desiring to be licensed at the elementary level (PK - 6) major in liberal arts and minor in teacher education . Students pursuing a secondary license (6 - 12) may major in one of fifteen academic endorsement areas and minor in teacher education. Students seeking licensure in art, dramatic and theatre arts, physical education , or foreign language can earn an all level (PK - 12) license. The Ferrum Teacher Education Program prepares students to become teachers in today's restructured classroom. The program challenges them to think about curriculum issues, approaches to classroom management, and alternatives to traditional assessment. They are asked to reflect on current educational policy and to take and defend a stance on such matters. Students make data-driven decisions, consider effective ways to reach and involve learners, and develop their own philosophy of education , which is constantly examined and refined. The Ferrum Program produces teachers who believe that all students can learn, who have the strategies and confidence to reach all learners, and who work collaboratively with colleagues, school leaders, and parents to best serve the community. The goal is to produce teachers who become educational leaders early in their careers. Coursework in Teacher Education The curriculum incorporates a variety of topics to prepare students for opportunities in the field of Teacher Education, and includes courses such as: Introduction to Education Developmental/Diagnostic Reading Content Area Reading Strategies I and II Survey of Special Education Foundations of Education Language Arts The Middle School Student Teaching and Synthesis View more details on Ferrum College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.