Education–Secondary
The teacher education program at Northwestern College commits itself to a Christ-centered holistic development of teachers called to serve Christ and society in diverse classroom settings. The model for the program is "Teacher as Servant." The goal is to serve you as students in the name of Jesus Christ with the expectation that you, too, will seek to offer yourselves in Christian service as you teach others. In order to serve effectively as teachers, you need a well-formed, whole educational experience. Northwestern emphasizes this wholeness in its liberal arts program by stressing intellectual, physical, spiritual/moral and social/emotional wholeness. Within this context, the teacher education program believes that effective teaching results from foundational knowledge of the profession along with knowledge and skills in learning, teaching and reflection. This body of knowledge and performances, in conjunction with the college's emphasis on teaching the whole person and developing intercultural competencies, is put into practice in diverse pre-teaching opportunities that you experience in and outside of the P-12 classroom.
A major in secondary education is designed for those individuals interested in becoming high school or middle school teachers. The secondary education major requires the completion of a second major in one of these disciplines: art, biology, business education, chemistry, English, history, mathematics, music, physical education, psychology or Spanish.
Requirements
EDU 102 - Foundations of Education
(2 credits) This course provides philosophical, historical, social and
economical
foundational background for students considering the teaching profession.
Note: This course includes a field experience. Students must earn a C- or
better in order to fulfill program requirements for elementary licensure.
EDU 202 - Early Field Experience
This course requires 30 clock-hours of field experience with a certified teacher in an area school. Prerequisite: EDU102. (1 credit)
EDU 206 - Survey of Exceptional Individuals
(3 credits) This course provides an overview of the history of special
education up
to and including present day trends and practices in education students with exceptionalities. Various areas of exceptionality are explored, including ways to support students with di
verse learning and behavioral needs in inclusionary environments.
Note: This course includes a field experience. Students must earn a C- or
better in order to fulfill program requirements for elementary licensure.
EDU 227 - Instructional Technology
This course studies the impact and uses of media and technology in educational settings. Use and operation of AV equipment will be taught. Emphasis is placed on the various ways the computer can be used in teaching. Current and future use of technology in education will be
addressed.(2 credits)
EDU 304 - Educational Psychology
The application of psychological principles to the learner, the learning process and the learning situation. This course not only explores learning theories that impact education today, but also has an emphasis on developing appropriate motivation techniques, creating developmentally appropriate and productive learning environments, developing classroom management, as well as developing authentic and appropriate evaluation and assessment. Prerequisites: EDU102, PSY221SS or 224, and junior class standing. (3 credits)
EDU 307WI - General Methods in Secondary Education
The principles and methods of teaching at the secondary level, including lesson plans, teaching skills, reading in the content area, classroom management, evaluation and school law. Note: This course includes a field experience. Students must earn a "C" or better in this course in order to fulfill program requirements for secondary licensure. Prerequisite: sophomore class standing and admission to the teacher education program. (3 credits) (Writing intensive)
EDU 340 - Human Relations
Major issues and concepts associated with living in a culturally diverse society and teaching in culturally diverse schools will be clarified. Students will consider ways in which ethnicity, gender/sexuality, social class, and religion intersect and influence beliefs and behaviors. (3 credits)
EDU 347 - Reading in the Content Area
This course addresses skills necessary in teaching students to read in social studies, math, science, and other content areas. This course offers strategies for vocabulary, comprehension, study skills, writing, assessment, and more. (2 credits)
EDU 409SR - Philosophy of Education
The liberally educated Christian teacher is the knowledgeable servant of God
and society and this course examines the reasoning behind policies and
methods of teaching, learning and schooling. Various schools of thought are
discussed, including a distinctively Christian perspective, to prepare
students to serve as professional teachers. This course is the NWCore Senior
Seminar course for education students. (2 credits)
EDU 415 - Secondary Student Teaching
This experience will include the observation, engagement and instruction of
a secondary classroom for 4-16 weeks while under the supervision of a
licensed, qualified teacher. Exact number of weeks/credits required will be
determined by student teacher coordinator and department chair. Candidates
will draw from and develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions in
planning, instruction, assessment and professionalism learned and assessed
throughout the secondary education program. Candidates are expected to model
"Teacher as Servant" throughout the experience by serving God and society in
diverse classroom settings. (4-16 credits) Note: Graded on a pass/no pass
basis. Successful completion of student teaching is a necessary step towards
licensure; a passing grade for student teaching does not guarantee licensure
recommendation from department.
Choose one course (must have methods course in each endorsed subject area):
ART 308 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Art
(2 credits, alternate years, consult department) The content, techniques
and media for teaching art at the secondary education level. This course
requires a
30-hour practicum and is required of each candidate seeking an
endorsement in this content area.
Notes: Does not count toward an art major or minor. Students must earn a
"C" or better in the special methods course in order
to fulfill program requirements for secondary licensure.
BUS 308 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Business
(3 credits, alternate years, consult department) This course is the
study of the content, techniques, materials and theory for teaching
business at the secondary level. This course
requires a 30-hour practicum and is required of each candidate seeking an
endorsement in this content area.
Notes: Does not count toward a major or minor in business
education, business administration, accounting or economics. Students must
earn a "C" or better in the special methods
course in order to fulfill program requirements for secondary licensure.
ENG 308x - Methods of Teaching Secondary English and Speech
(3 credits, alternate years, consult department) Students will study and
practice methods for teaching English and speech in middle school and
high school. Pre-service teachers will examine national standards for
English/Language Arts and develop their pedagogy for teaching writing,
literature, speaking, and listening. This course requires a 30-hour
practicum.
Note: Does not count toward an English major or minor.
Prerequisites: EDU102 and ENG250LC. EDU 307 is strongly recommended.
Cross-Referenced: Cross-referenced in theatre/speech.
KIN 318 - Methods of Secondary Physical Education and Health
The methods of teaching physical education and health at the secondary
level, emphasizing curriculum theory, instructional pedagogy, and practical
applications. This course requires a 30-hour practicum and is required of
each candidate seeking an endorsement in this content area.
Prerequisites: KIN 202 and KIN 206. (3 credits; alternate years, consult
department) Note: Students must earn a C or better in the special methods
course in order to fulfill program requirements for secondary licensure.
LAN 308 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Foreign Language
No course description available.
MAT 308 - Methods of Teaching Secondary School Mathematics
(3 credits, alternate years, consult department) Content, techniques and
materials for teaching mathematics at the
secondary or junior high level. This course
requires a
30-hour practicum and is required of each candidate seeking an
endorsement in this content area.
Notes: Does not count toward a major or minor in mathematics. Students must
earn a "C" or better in the special methods course in order
to fulfill program requirements for secondary licensure.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior class standing.
MUS 308 - Teaching Secondary Choral Music
This course deals with the areas of curriculum, materials and methodology for teaching music in both non-performance and performance situations.Prerequisite: MUS112.(2 credits, alternate years, consult department)
MUS 309 - Teaching Instrumental Music
This course deals with techniques, literature and materials used for teaching instrumental music at the elementary and secondary levels. A primary emphasis of the course is the study of educational philosophy. Score reading and analysis of wind, percussion and string music, discussion of rehearsal procedures, and the study and observation of marching band techniques are also covered in the course.(2 credits, alternate years, consult department)
NSC 308 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Natural Science
(3 credits, alternate years, consult department) A study of the techniques
and materials for teaching natural science at
the secondary school level (for biology and chemistry majors). This course
requires a
30-hour practicum and is required of each candidate seeking an
endorsement in this content area.
Notes: Does not count toward the major or minor. See course
offeringsi under biology, chemistry and physics. Students
must earn a "C" or better in the special methods course in order
to fulfill program requirements for secondary licensure.
Prerequisite: upperclassman.
SSC 308 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Social Science
(3 credits, alternate years, consult department) The content, technique and
materials for teaching social science at the
secondary level (for economic, history, political science, social science
and sociology majors). This course
requires a
30-hour practicum and is required of each candidate seeking an
endorsement in this content area.
Notes: Does not count toward a major or minor in economics, history,
political science or sociology.
See also course offerings under biology, chemistry and physics. Students
must earn a "C" or better in the special methods course in order
to fulfill program requirements for secondary licensure.
Choose one course:
PSY 221SS - Developmental Psychology: Childhood
(4 credits)(IGE option under Self and Society) This course explores
the development of the child from the prenatal period into adolescence.
Children's physical, cognitive, emotional, personality, social, moral and
faith development is examined. Psychological research methods for
studying children are covered.
PSY 224 - Developmental Psychology: Adolescence
Adolescents experience many changes in a few short years as they transition from childhood to adulthood. This course explores the major psychological issues and theories in adolescent development with emphasis on cognitive development, self-concept, peer relationships and sexuality, among others.(4 credits)
