Patricia Tempesta, Assistant Professor and H&S Coordinator of Teacher Education
The teacher education program coordinates the teaching option for all students in the School of Humanities and Sciences who are working for New York State provisional or initial certification.
The following required core program is for all teacher education candidates in H&S applying for certification before February 2, 2004. Courses are listed in the suggested sequence in which they should be taken.
327-21900 |
Elements of Tutoring |
3 |
330-21000 |
Educational Psychology (prerequisites: a course in general psychology selected from the following: 330-10300 through 330-12100, or either 330-20300 or 330-20400. See psychology course listings.) |
3 |
395-34000 |
Social Foundations of Education |
3 |
327-30800 |
Methods of Teaching on the Secondary Level |
3 |
327-30400 |
Special Methods of Teaching Speech Communication: Directing Speech Activities or |
|
327-30500 |
Special Methods of Teaching Mathematics or |
|
327-31000 |
Special Methods of Teaching Science or |
|
327-31100 |
Special Methods of Teaching English or |
|
327-31200 |
Special Methods of Teaching Social Studies or |
|
327-31300 |
Special Methods of Teaching Modern Languages |
2-3 |
327-49800 |
Professional Semester in Education. |
12 |
|
Total required core program |
26-27 |
All core education requirements must be completed before student teaching.
Foreign Language Requirement --- All students applying for New York State secondary certification must have completed one year of college-level study in a foreign language. Students may fulfill this requirement by achieving the appropriate level on the language proficiency test offered through the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures. Some departments may require more than one year of a foreign language; please consult your department for specific language requirement.
Humanities and sciences candidates seeking a provisional teaching certificate in New York State must attain a satisfactory level of performance on two components of the test battery: the Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST), and the Written Assessment of Teaching Skills (ATS-W). Registration information for these exams is available in the Center for Teacher Education and in the Office of Career Services.
Students must register for the teaching option with the coordinator of teacher education for the School of Humanities and Sciences, 211 Muller Faculty Center. This should be done at the same time the student registers for a major.
During their second year in the teaching option, students are expected to participate in a second-year review as part of their advising. Information on this review can be obtained from the coordinator of teacher education, Muller 211.
395-11000 - - - Child Abuse Identification and Prevention Workshop
All students applying for New York State secondary certification must complete a two-hour, noncredit workshop in the identification and prevention of child abuse. This workshop is offered on campus once each semester. For workshop dates and more specific information, see the coordinator of teacher education for the School of Humanities and Sciences.
395-11100 - - - Drug and Alcohol Abuse: Identification and Prevention Workshop
All students applying for New York State secondary certification must complete a two-hour, noncredit workshop in the identification and prevention of drug and alcohol abuse. This workshop is offered on campus once each semester. For workshop dates and more specific information, see the coordinator of teacher education for the School of Humanities and Sciences.
327-21900 - - - Elements of Tutoring - - - U LA
Though designed primarily for students considering teaching as a career, this course is open to all interested students. It is a coordinated offering between Ithaca College and the Ithaca City School District. The primary focus is to introduce the student to the public education system in an extended tutoring experience. Each student devotes four hours per week to actual tutoring. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
Methods courses are not necessarily offered every semester. Students should check with their department chair or the coordinator of teacher education to secure specific information on the appropriate methods courses and frequency of offerings. This is particularly important for students planning a semester abroad.
327-30400 - - - Special Methods of Teaching Speech Communication: Directing Speech Activities - - - NLA
Must be taken with 327-30800 Methods of Teaching on the Secondary Level. Provides speech education majors with information about the curricular and cocurricular activities that are commonly the responsibility of the speech communication specialist in secondary schools: debate, symposium discussions, and readers theater as well as individual events such as oral interpretation and persuasive, informative, and impromptu speeches. Cross-listed with 319-30400. Students may not receive credit for both 327-30400 and 319-30400. Prerequisites: 319-11000, 319-14900, 319-23000; 327-21900, 395- 34000; and 330-21000. Corequisite: 327-30800. 3 credits. (S,E)
327-30500 - - - Special Methods of Teaching Mathematics - - - NLA
Must be taken with 327-30800 Methods of Teaching on the Secondary Level. Examines the teaching of mathematics on the secondary level, including current knowledge on the learning of mathematics, the New York State mathematics curriculum, professional journals and organizations, supplemental instructional techniques, and actual practice in teaching. Prerequisites: 327-21900, 395- 34000; and 330-21000; and junior standing or above in the major. Corequisite: 327-30800. 2 credits. (F,Y)
327-30800 - - - Methods of Teaching on the Secondary Level - - - U NLA
Develops skills needed to teach on the secondary level. Includes instruction in lesson planning, discipline techniques, questioning skills, classroom management, appropriate testing strategies, short- and long-range planning, presentation skills, motivation. Addresses the special needs of middle school students, minority cultures in the classroom, students with handicapping conditions, and students who are gifted. Prerequisites: 327-21900, 395- 34000; and 330-21000. Corequisite: the special methods course in the discipline. 3 credits. (F,S,Y)
327-31000 - - - Special Methods of Teaching Science - - - U NLA
Must be taken with 327-30800 Methods of Teaching on the Secondary Level. Examines the teaching of science on the secondary level, including current knowledge about the learning of science, classroom demonstrations, safety, laboratory instruction, professional journals and organizations, and the New York State science curriculum. Prerequisites: 327-21900, 395-34000; and 330-21000. Corequisite: 327-30800. 2 credits. (S,Y)
327-31100 - - - Special Methods of Teaching English - - - U NLA
Must be taken with 327-30800 Methods of Teaching on the Secondary Level. Examines the teaching of English on the secondary level. Special emphasis is on the New York State curriculum, on current journals dealing with the teaching of English, and on actual practice in teaching and correcting students' work. Prerequisites: 327-21900, 395-34000; and 330-21000. Corequisite: 327-30800. 2 credits. (Y)
327-31200 - - - Special Methods of Teaching Social Studies - - - U NLA
Must be taken with 327-30800 Methods of Teaching on the Secondary Level. Emphasizes teaching social studies in grades 7-12 with special reference to the New York State social studies curriculum. Examines and applies subject-specific methods and materials, including the evaluation of student work; teaching students of varying needs, interests, and levels of preparation; and conceptualizing, organizing, presenting, and evaluating social science content. Mastery of both theoretical concepts and their application in the classroom is essential. Prerequisites: 327-21900, 395- 34000; and 330-21000. Corequisite: 327-30800. 2 credits. (Y)
327-31300 - - - Special Methods of Teaching Modern Languages - - - NLA
Must be taken with 327-30800 Methods of Teaching on the Secondary Level. Examines the teaching of modern languages in grades 7-12 including the New York State curriculum, current journals and organizations in the area of modern languages, supplemental teaching methodologies, and the correction of student work. Prerequisites: 327-21900, 395-34000; and 330-21000. Corequisite: 327-30800. 2 credits. (IRR)
327-49800 - - - Professional Semester in Education - - - NLA
One full semester (15 weeks) of observation and supervised teaching. 12 credits. (F-S)
327-41200 - - - Problems in Teaching Seminar - - - LA
May only be taken in conjunction with 327-49800 Professional Semester in Education. Emphasis on analysis of problems encountered in teaching, problems related directly to the teaching process, and problems related to the teaching profession in general. Individual research and class discussion. 3 credits. (F,S,Y)
The following required core program is for all teacher education candidates in H&S applying for certification on or after February 2, 2004.
327-21910 |
Elements of Tutoring |
3 |
312-20100 |
Technology for the Middle/Secondary School Teacher |
2 |
327-10100 |
Literacy Education for the Middle/Secondary School Teacher |
2 |
620-23900 |
Educating Children with Special Needs |
2 |
620-22900 |
Second Language Acquisition: Its Nature and Meaning for Educators |
2 |
330-21010 |
Educational Psychology |
3 |
395-34000 |
Social Foundations of Education |
3 |
327-30810 |
Pedagogy and Practice across the Disciplines |
3 |
327-30510 |
Pedagogy and Practice for the Mathematics Teacher or |
|
327-31010 |
Pedagogy and Practice for the Science Teacher or |
|
327-31110 |
Pedagogy and Practice for the English Teacher or |
|
327-31210 |
Pedagogy and Practice in the Teaching of Social Studies or |
|
327-31310 |
Pedagogy and Practice of Teaching Languages other than English |
3 |
327-41210 |
Seminar on the Practical Issues of Teaching |
3 |
327-49810 |
Professional Semester in Education |
12 |
Total required |
38 |
· All teaching option students must successfully complete a year of college-level study in a language other than English. Students may test out of this requirement by taking the language placement test and placing at the 200 level or above. Some departments require two years of language study; please consult departmental requirements.
· All teaching option students must successfully complete a writing course at the 106 level or above.
· All teaching option students must successfully complete the second-year review and maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA in their subject. Some departments require a higher GPA; please consult departmental requirements. If a student receives an unsuccessful review or a review with stipulations, the student must participate in and successfully pass a second review the following year. Unsuccessful reviews and reviews with stipulations will be accompanied by a written statement outlining what must be done before the next review is completed.
· Students must earn a grade of B or better in the methods sequence to qualify for student teaching. A grade of B- does not qualify.
· Professional Semester in Education and Seminar on the Practical Issues of Teaching constitute a full course load during the student teaching semester. No additional courses may be taken.
· All candidates for provisional or initial certification must successfully complete all three sections of the New York State Teacher Certification Exam: the liberal arts and science test, the assessment of teaching skills-written, and the content area exam.
· The student's department chair and the coordinator of teacher education in the School of Humanities and Sciences must approve any exceptions to the above requirements.
327-21910 - - - Elements of Tutoring - - - U LA
This course is required for (and only open to) students who have declared a teaching option in H&S or in speech pathology and audiology. It introduces students to the public and private education system in an extended field experience; each student completes 50 hours of fieldwork in a classroom setting. This is a coordinated offering of Ithaca College and the area schools. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. 3 credits. (F,S,Y)
312-20100 - - - Technology for the Middle/Secondary School Teacher - - - NS LA
Introduction to the concepts and skills necessary for applying information technology in educational settings. Topics include basic computer/ technology operations and concepts including terminology, access and manipulation of data, installation and use of software, basic troubleshooting, use of a variety of peripheral devices, social and ethical issues. Pedagogical study of technologies. Projects require integrating application software problem solving skills, concepts, and technical skills and relating them to some aspect of the teaching profession. Prerequisites: One course with a field experience component from the School of Humanities and Sciences teaching option program. 2 credits. (F-S,Y)
327-10100 - - - Literacy Education for the Middle/Secondary School Teacher - - - U LA
Provides prospective middle- and secondary-level teachers with an understanding of the theory and process of literacy development and how it can be integrated with discipline-specific curricula and pedagogies. Topics include theories behind language and literacy development, the cognitive consequences of literacy and language, secondary-level reading and writing as a process, media literacy, and an introduction to discipline specific literacy. 2 credits. (S,Y)
620-23900 - - - Educating Children with Special Needs - - - NLA
Introduces future educators to special populations of children encountered within mainstream classrooms. Students are introduced to the characteristics of various special populations including orthopedic impairments, mental retardation, autism, hearing and vision impairment, traumatic brain injury, ADHD, and learning disabilities. Educational methodologies that can be applied within the classroom are discussed. Federal mandates, legal issues, and family issues are presented. Collaboration with other school personnel is also addressed. Should be taken prior to student teaching. Open only to teacher education students in the School of H&S. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. 2 credits. (F-S,Y)
620-22900 - - - Second Language Acquisition: Its Nature and Meaning for Educators - - - SS LA
A comparison of first and subsequent language learning as it affects the school-age population. The sociocultural nature of language and language acquisition is addressed as a specific concern in the multicultural classroom. The multifaceted fundamentals surrounding the nonnative speaker and second language learning are provided to prepare students to understand the paradigm shifts that have resulted from the demographic changes in this country. It is recommended that this course by taken concurrently with or after 327-10100 or 620-21900. (620-21900 does not apply to H&S teaching option students.) Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. 2 credits (F-S,Y)
330-21010 - - - Educational Psychology - - - SS LA
Study of human development from infancy through adolescence, including cognitive and behavioral approaches to learning in the context of school-learning and other instructional situations. Attention given to the empirical (scientific) attitude in relating theory and practice in various educational settings. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
395-34000 - - - Social Foundations of Education - - - SS LA
Required for all students in teacher certification programs, but open to other students as well. Combines historical, philosophical, sociological, and anthropological perspectives to investigate contemporary social and cultural issues in education and teaching. Provides preparation for critically reflective decision making and working effectively with diverse students and communities. Topics include equal educational opportunity, the financing of U.S. schools; tracking/ability grouping; the sociocultural dynamics of teaching and learning; multicultural education; social class issues; gender bias and equity; the experiences of African American, Latino, Asian American and linguistic minority students in U.S. schools; education students with disabilities; the role of religion in U.S. schools; issues of sexuality; working with families and communities; developing schools as caring learning communities; effective uses of technology; and recent proposals for school reform. Prerequisites: Three social science or humanities courses. 3 credits. (F-S)
327-30810 - - - Pedagogy and Practice across the Disciplines - - - U NLA
Explores the general teaching methods that span the disciplines and promote quality teaching at the middle and secondary levels. This course also offers practice in developing teaching skills through the use of student teaching presentations that serve as a transition to student teaching. There are 10 hours of guided observations in middle and secondary schools. Prerequisites: 327-21910, 395-34000, and 330-21010. Concurrent enrollment in: the pedagogy and practice course in the discipline. 3 credits. (F,S,Y)
327-30510 - - - Pedagogy and Practice for the Mathematics Teacher - - - NLA
Must be taken with 327-30810 Pedagogy and Practice across the Disciplines. Examines the teaching of mathematics in the middle and secondary levels, including current knowledge and research on the learning of mathematics for all students, national and state standards, the New York State mathematics curriculum, professional journals and organizations, supplemental instructional techniques, appropriate use of technology and assessments, and actual practice in teaching. Twenty-hour field experience component. Prerequisites: 327-21910, 395-34000, 330-21010; and junior standing or above in the major. Concurrent enrollment in: 327-30810. 3 credits. (F,Y)
327-31010 - - - Pedagogy and Practice for the Science Teacher - - - U NLA
This is the companion course to 327-30810 Pedagogy and Practice across the Disciplines for students seeking certification in biology, chemistry, or physics. Examines the teaching of science on the middle and secondary levels, including current knowledge on the learning of science. Includes special considerations for teaching laboratory sciences, including laboratory safety. Topics include the appropriate use of technology in science education; the adaptations needed for students who are gifted and talented, students who have disabilities, and students with other special needs; and continued professional development of the teacher after certification. Students will examine professional journals and organizations as well as the New York State science curriculum. Twenty hours of observation and fieldwork in local public schools. Prerequisites: 327-21910, 395-34000, 330-21010. Concurrent enrollment in: 327-30810. 3 credits. (F,Y)
327-31110 - - - Pedagogy and Practice for the English Teacher - - - U NLA
Must be taken with 327-30810, Pedagogy and Practice across the Disciplines. Examines the teaching of English on the secondary level. Special emphasis on the New York State curriculum, on actual practice in teaching and evaluating students' work, and on current instructional technology. Includes 20 hours of fieldwork. Prerequisites: 327-21910, 395-34000, and 330-21010. Concurrent enrollment in 327-30810. 3 credits (Y)
327-31210 - - - Pedagogy and Practice in the Teaching of Social Studies - - - U NLA
Must be taken with 327-30810 Pedagogy and Practice across the Disciplines. Emphasizes teaching social studies in grades 7-12 with special reference to the New York State social studies curriculum. Examines and applies subject-specific methods and materials, including evaluation of student work; teaching students of varying needs, interests, and levels of preparation; and conceptualizing, organizing, presenting, and evaluating social science content. Mastery of both theoretical concepts and their application in the classroom is essential. Special attention given to the role of technology in social studies. Includes a field work component of 20 hours of supervised observation and teaching in the public schools. Prerequisites: 327-21910, 395-34000; and 330-21010. Concurrent enrollment in: 327-30810. 3 credits. (S,Y)
327-31310 - - - Pedagogy and Practice of Teaching Languages other than English - - - NLA
Must be taken with 327-30810 Pedagogy and Practice across the Disciplines. Examines the teaching of modern languages other than English in grades 7-12, including the New York State curriculum, current journals and organizations in the area of modern languages, supplemental teaching methodologies, and the correction of student work. Special attention given to the role of technology in second-language acquisition. Includes a fieldwork component of 20 hours of observation and teaching in public schools. Prerequisites: 327-21910, 395-34000, and 330-21010. Concurrent enrollment in: 327-30810. 3 credits (Y)
327-41210 - - - Seminar on the Practical Issues of Teaching - - - LA
Taken concurrently with 327-49810 Professional Semester in Education. This serves as the reflective component of student teaching, where students will analyze their teaching and confront issues facing them as new teachers. Students will also design and prepare their interview portfolios. Also addresses specific New York State Education Department regulations including: health and safety needs; alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse; identification and prevention of child abuse; fire safety instruction; prevention of child abduction; and safety education. Concurrent enrollment in 327-49810. 3 credits. (F,S,Y)
327-49810 - - - Professional Semester in Education - - - U NLA
Taken concurrently with 327-41210 Seminar on the Practical Issues of Teaching. A full semester of observation and supervised teaching at both the middle and high school levels. Additional coursework may not be taken without permission of department chair and coordinator of teacher education. 12 credits. (F,S,Y) Concurrent enrollment in: 327-41210.
327-49700 - - - Fieldwork in Education - - - NLA
Directed fieldwork under a teacher education program faculty member's supervision, culminating in a major paper or comparable product. Written proposal to the teacher education program, describing the terms of the particular project, is required. Open only to juniors and seniors who have completed one or more courses at level 3 or 4 in education. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Variable credit. (F-S)
327-49900 - - - Independent Study in Education - - - LA
Study, with faculty members, of specific problems in education. Written proposal to the coordinator of the teacher education program, describing the terms of the particular project, is required. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. 3 credits. (F-S)
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