Secondary Education

• EDUC 101 - Foundations of Teaching and Learning

  EDUC 101 - Foundations of Teaching and Learning

  4.00 credit hours

  Examination of the structures and processes that frame the work of teaching and learning in schools with an emphasis on equity and culturally relevant and sustainable practice. Emphasis on the impact of curricular learning standards and development of children and adolescents on teaching, learning and decision making. An overview of the profession, the Danielson Framework for Teaching, the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards, Common Core Standards and the expectations of the North Central College Teacher Education Program are introduced in this gateway course. Required: 15 field experience hours must be completed at North Central College. Students are required to provide proof of health insurance. Registration for this course at least 15 days prior to the first day of the term is strongly encouraged as additional background checks may be required; an additional fee could be incurred based on district requirements for background checks.

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• EDUC 200 - Introduction to HS/MS/K12 Teaching

  EDUC 200 - Introduction to HS/MS/K12 Teaching

  4.00 credit hours

  Introduction to HS/MS/K12 instructional and assessment strategies. Emphasis on lesson planning and strategies that develop the skills and processes needed to help high school, middle school, and K-12 students acquire foundational, conceptual and procedural knowledge. Includes instruction in appropriate use of technology in high school, middle school, and K-12 classrooms.

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• EDUC 290 - HS/MS/K12 Field Experience I

  EDUC 290 - HS/MS/K12 Field Experience I

  1.00 credit hours

  Introductory experience in directed observation and participation at selected attendance centers (50 clock hours). This course is graded pass/no pass. Students are required to provide proof of health insurance. Registration for this course at least 15 days prior to the first day of the term is strongly encouraged as additional background checks may be required; an additional fee could be incurred based on district requirements for background checks. Background check required. Tuberculosis test required.

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• EDUC 322 - Equitable Learning Environments: HS/MS

  EDUC 322 - Equitable Learning Environments: HS/MS

  2.00 credit hours

  Examination of management models and strategies, as well as school policy related to discipline. There is an emphasis on teaching for equity and change. Approaches to making classrooms, curricula and instructional strategies culturally responsive are studied.

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• EDUC 330 - Teaching Students With Disabilities

  EDUC 330 - Teaching Students With Disabilities

  4.00 credit hours

  Examines issues and current trends within inclusive and special education as well asoverviews the characteristics of persons with disabilities including multi-cultural perspectives and legal issues. Explores instructional models and methods that have empirical support for their effectiveness in addressing the learning needs of students at-risk for or with identified disabilities. Emphasis is placed on the importance and challenges associated with the role of general educator within inclusive classrooms. Candidates also explores the selection, adaptation and development of instructional supports related to lesson design, presentation, materials, assignments and assessment/evaluation. This course includes 15 hours of required field experience.

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• EDUC 360 - HS/MS Content Area Literacies

  EDUC 360 - HS/MS Content Area Literacies

  4.00 credit hours

  Examines the current research, curricular goals and methods of effectively teaching literacy learning in 6-12 classrooms. Preservice teachers develop an understanding of the reading process, demands of academic literacies and characteristics of adolescent learners. Students are exposed to targeted reading instructions for struggling adolescent readers as well as readers from linguistic and culturally diverse backgrounds and apply strategies for teaching reading within their specific disciplines.

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• EDUC 390 - HS/MS/K12 Field Experience II

  EDUC 390 - HS/MS/K12 Field Experience II

  1.00 credit hours

  Directed observation and participation experience at selected attendance centers (50 clock hours). Focus on individual, small group and whole group teaching. Students are required to provide proof of health insurance. Registration for this course at least 15 days prior to the first day of the term is strongly encouraged as additional background checks may be required; an additional fee could be incurred based on district requirements for background checks. Background check required. Tuberculosis test required.

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• EDUC 403 - HS/MS Assessment of Learning

  EDUC 403 - HS/MS Assessment of Learning

  2.00 credit hours

  Principles, methods and techniques of assessing learning of High School and Middle School students that communicates progress and achievement to students and parents as well as informs teacher decision making.

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• EDUC 411 - Equity and Access in Systems of Education

  EDUC 411 - Equity and Access in Systems of Education

  4.00 credit hours

  Students examine and analyze their role as an advocate for equity in systems of education. Drawing from leadership perspectives, students investigate educational theories and practices instituted locally, nationally and globally. The goal of this course is to assist students to both understand these systems and develop the knowledge and skills to be agents of change.

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• EDUC 490 - HS/MS/K12 Field Experience III

  EDUC 490 - HS/MS/K12 Field Experience III

  1.00 credit hours

  Provides students with an extended field experience in a MS or HS classroom in the student's major content area (art, English, foreign language, mathematics, music, science, or social studies). Students complete 75 hours of supervised field work applying research-based methods and techniques to actual teaching situations under the joint supervision of the cooperating classroom teacher and the NCC supervisor. While 75 hours are required for this field experience, candidates will complete 20-25 hours in placements prior to the start of NCC's academic term in order to experience start of school activities. This course is graded pass/no pass. Students are required to provide proof of health insurance. Registration for this course at least 15 days prior to the first day of the term is strongly encouraged as additional background checks may be required; an additional fee could be incurred based on district requirements for background checks. Background check required. Tuberculosis test required.

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• EDUC 494 - Residency Seminar

  EDUC 494 - Residency Seminar

  4.00 credit hours

  This seminar engages students to expand their knowledge and skills in topics such as engaging instruction, effective assessment, data driven decision-making, parent communication and analysis and reflection on instruction. Focus is given to all tasks of the Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA). Additionally, attention is given to aspects of professional development, professional service and community involvement.

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• EDUC 496 - Student Teaching Residency

  EDUC 496 - Student Teaching Residency

  8.00 credit hours

  A five-day per week, full day student teaching experience in an elementary, MS or HS classroom. Candidates assume all of the responsibilities of teaching (planning, instruction, assessment, record keeping, etc.) using a co-teaching model building up to full responsibility. Students are required to provide proof of health insurance. Registration for this course at least 15 days prior to the first day of the term is strongly encouraged as additional background checks may be required; an additional fee could be incurred based on district requirements for background checks. Background check required. Tuberculosis test required.

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• PSYC 100 - Psychology: Science of Behavior

  PSYC 100 - Psychology: Science of Behavior

  4.00 credit hours

  An examination of the basic concepts, processes, theories and empirical findings concerning the behavior of organisms. Consideration is given to the following topics: physiological and developmental basis of behavior, sensory and perceptual processes, states of consciousness, learning and memory, and motivation and emotion, as well as personality, intellectual functioning, psychopathology, and social influences on behavior. Community engaged learning and/or an active research experience is used to further student understanding of course topics. Gateway course.

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• EDUC 438 - HS/MS Methods: Art

  EDUC 438 - HS/MS Methods: Art

  4.00 credit hours

  Current research and methods of teaching visual arts at the HS and MS level are explored. Postmodern principles, multiple media and technological processes are applied to content areas. Art education students develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that improve students' expressive and analytical capacities.

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• EDUC 440 - HS/MS Methods: English

  EDUC 440 - HS/MS Methods: English

  4.00 credit hours

  Current research and methods of teaching English (literature, composition and language) at the high school and middle school level are explored. Consideration is given to such issues as instructional planning in a multicultural setting, teaching reading in the content areas and writing across the curriculum.

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• EDUC 442 - K12 Methods: World Languages

  EDUC 442 - K12 Methods: World Languages

  4.00 credit hours

  Current research and methods of teaching foreign languages at the HS, MS and elementary school levels are explored.

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• EDUC 444 - HS/MS Methods: Mathematics

  EDUC 444 - HS/MS Methods: Mathematics

  4.00 credit hours

  Current research and methods of teaching mathematics at the HS and MS level are explored. Consideration is given to such issues as instructional planning in a multicultural setting, teaching reading in the content areas and writing across the curriculum.

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• EDUC 446 - HS/MS Methods: Science

  EDUC 446 - HS/MS Methods: Science

  4.00 credit hours

  Current research and methods of teaching science (biology, chemistry and physics) at the HS and MS level are explored.

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• EDUC 448 - HS/MS Methods: Social Studies

  EDUC 448 - HS/MS Methods: Social Studies

  4.00 credit hours

  Current research and methods of teaching social studies at the HS and MS level are explored.

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Note:

Grades below "C-" in professional education courses and field experience are not accepted for the education major, supplemental education major or licensure.

If a student receives a "no pass" in a field experience, the student must retake the field experience the next time it is scheduled. If a student passes the field experience but not the class, then both must be retaken.

Progression Point 1: Admission to the Teacher Education Program

Course Requirements:

• Complete EDUC 101, PSYC 100 and EDUC 200 with a grade of C- or above
• Complete EDUC 290 with a grade of P

GPA Requirements: 

For full admission to the Teacher Education Program:

• Have earned an overall cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better in all coursework taken at and transferred to North Central College
• Have earned a GPA of 2.75 or better in all coursework taken for and transferred in to the Secondary Education major
• Have earned a GPA of 2.50 or better in all coursework taken for and transferred in to the content area major (min. 16 credit hours)

For conditional admission to the Teacher Education Program:

Conditional Admission to the Teacher Education Program allows candidates to progress in their plan of study while taking advantage of systems of support provided by the department to help ensure academic success in the Teacher Education Program.

• Have earned an overall cumulative GPA of 2.25-2.749 in all coursework taken at and transferred to North Central College
• Have earned a GPA of 2.25-2.749 in all coursework taken for and transferred in to the Secondary Education major
• Have earned a GPA of 2.00-2.50 in all coursework taken for and transferred in to the content area major (min. 16 credit hours)

Evaluation Requirements:

Dispositions:

• Recommendation from candidate's EDUC 101 instructor
• Dispositions Recommendation from full-time faculty member in candidate's content major
• Self-assessment of dispositions at time of application to TEP

Field Experiences:

• Field Experience Recommendation from EDUC 101
• Mentor Teacher Recommendation from EDUC 290
• Supervisor Recommendation from EDUC 290

Note: Teacher candidates must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) to take EDUC courses at the 300- or 400-level.

Progression Point 2: Progression to Student Teaching Residency

Course Requirements:

• Complete of all professional education courses for the Secondary Education major with a grade of C- or better with the exception of EDUC 494, and 496, the Student Teaching Residency course package
• Complete all courses for the content area major

GPA Requirements:

For full admission to Student Teaching Residency:

• Have earned an overall cumulative GPA of 2.75 or greater in all coursework taken at and transferred to North Central College
• Have earned a GPA of 3.00 or better in all coursework taken for and transferred in to the Secondary Education major
• Have earned a GPA of 2.50 or better in all coursework taken for and transferred in to the content area major

For conditional admission to Student Teaching Residency:

Conditional Admission to Student Teaching allows candidates to progress to student teaching while taking advantage of systems of support provided by the department to help ensure success.

• Have earned an overall cumulative GPA of 2.25-2.749 in all coursework taken at and transferred to North Central College
• Have earned a GPA of 2.50-2.999 in all coursework taken for and transferred in to the Secondary Education major
• Have earned a GPA of 2.00-2.499 in all coursework taken for and transferred in to the content area major (min. 16 credit hours)

Recommendation Requirements:

• Mentor Teacher Recommendations from EDUC 390 and 490
• Supervisor Recommendations from EDUC 390 and 490
• Practitioner Interview Recommendation, if assigned
• Receive a recommendation from the Department of Education for Student Teaching Residency

Additional Requirements:

• Complete the practice edTPA as required for EDUC 4XX HS/MS Methods:<Content Area> and EDUC 403 HS/MS Assessment of Learning
• *Earn a passing Score on the appropriate ILTS content test
  (ENGL: 207; MATH: 208; BIOL: 105 or 239; CHEM: 106 or 240; PHYSICS: 116 or 243; HIST: 246; CHIN: 126 or 251; FREN: 252, GERM: 253; SPAN 260).

Progression Point 3: Licensure

• *Pass EDUC 494 Student Teaching Residency Seminar, and EDUC 496 Student Teaching Residency with a grade of C- or better
• *Earn a passing Score on the edTPA teacher performance assessment
• *Complete all other necessary requirements to earn a bachelor's degree

* Illinois State Board of Education requirement enforced by North Central College