英语教育
English education encompasses the four language arts of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. 相应的, the English education major includes a broad range of English and professional education courses so that teacher candidates fully understand (a) each of the arts, (b) current theories of adolescent development, and (c) current best practices in secondary instruction. Teacher candidates also apply their knowledge and build their teaching skills during multiple clinical experiences in local schools.
对于那些
Are interested in elements of communication and the arts, and have a passion for lesson planning, 教与学.
寻找
A major that prepares you to teach language arts in an effective and creative way and opens the door to worldwide opportunities. Coursework in linguistics, creative writing 和文学.
成为
- 小学教师
- Middle School English Teacher
- High School Literature Teacher
- 通信专家
- 出版商
这个项目
Candidates in the English education major are prepared to teach language arts to students in grades 5-12 with creativity and confidence. Our curriculum comprises a variety of courses in language/linguistics, 成分/修辞, 和文学. Teacher candidates in our British, 美国, 世界, and Young Adult literature courses explore fiction, 诗歌, and non-fiction written by men, 女性, 和少数民族. Our professional education courses prepare teacher candidates to incorporate active learning strategies, create effective methods for assessment, and adjust instruction to accommodate multiple learning styles.
Professional Education Courses
Teacher candidates may enroll in the 300-level professional education courses before being formally admitted to the School of Education (SOE). Prior to enrolling in the 400-level courses, teacher candidates must complete the application for admission to the SOE; attain a minimum of a 2.75 grade point average overall in their course work and education courses; and pass the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators test or meet minimum scores on the ACT+. Requirements for admission can be found on the School of Education website.
学生教学
Student teaching (clinical practice) is the culmination of the teaching program. During the clinical practice, teacher candidates apply the knowledge and skills acquired in their college courses to real-world classrooms under the supervision of experienced English teachers in middle or secondary schools. Faculty members from NDSU conduct regular on-site visits to support, 鼓励, and evaluate teacher candidates so that they gain the confidence and ability to join the teaching profession after graduation.
学生深思熟虑
An academic advisor works individually with English education majors to plan their programs of study and to advise and assist them as they progress to degree completion. Students are 鼓励d to seek their advisor's help whenever needed.
许可
Upon completing this program, teacher candidates are eligible for teacher licensure in English Language Arts in most states. Our program is accredited by the Council for the 认证 of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board (ESPB).
职业发展机会
English teachers are in high demand across the country, so our graduates usually obtain full-time employment in school districts shortly after graduation. In addition to teaching careers, some English education graduates choose to teach English abroad or seek advanced degrees in English, 法律, 图书馆学, 和咨询. Others obtain careers as corporate trainers or technical writers. Many options are available because an English education degree effectively teaches students to think critically, 综合信息, write and speak clearly and concisely, and to work effectively on teams.