EDUCATION

Associate Professors Murrill, Reynolds; Assistant Professors Earp, Whitt; Teaching Associate Elmore; Visiting Instructor of Education Updike

Roanoke College’s Education Program is approved by the Department of Education for the Commonwealth of Virginia.  The program offers teacher licensure with endorsements in the following areas:

Elementary Education (PreK-6)

 

Art Education (PreK-12)

 
English as a Second Language (PreK-12)  

Music Education Vocal/Choral (PreK-12)

Theatre Arts (PreK-12)

 

Foreign Languages (PreK-12)

 
 

French; German; Spanish

Health and Physical Education (PreK-12)

 
Computer Science (6-12)  

English (6-12)

 
 

Speech Add-on;

 

Journalism Add-on

History and Social Science (6-12)  

Mathematics (6-12)

 
 

Mathematics; Algebra I; Computer Science

Science (6-12)

 
 

Biology; Chemistry; Physics;

History and Social Science (6-12)

 


For elementary licensure, freshmen and transfer students entering Roanoke College major in a liberal arts discipline (any major except business administration) as required by the Virginia State Board of Education. Secondary education licensure is acquired through a major in an appropriate subject.

Course Requirements for Specific Teacher Licensure Programs

EDUCATION-RELATED COURSE REQUIREMENTS ARE:

Elementary Education (PK-6)

 

EDUC 210

Principles of Education

 

EDUC 211

Children’s and Adolescent Literature

 

EDUC 221

The Exceptional Student

 

EDUC 333

Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School

 

EDUC 334

Teaching Science in the Elementary School

 

EDUC 335

Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School

 

EDUC 336

Teaching of Reading and Language Arts in the Elementary School

 

EDUC 338

Field-Based Internship

 

EDUC 340

Field Experience in Reading Instruction and Diagnosis

 

EDUC 342

Instructional Technology

 

EDUC 404 A&B

Student Teaching-Grades PK-6, Elementary (2 units)

 

PSYC 210

Child Development

 

PSYC 211

Adolescent Development

 

GEOG 101

Introduction to Geography OR

 

GEOG 110

World Geography

 

HIST 175

United States History


Art Education (PK-12)

 

EDUC 210

Principles of Education

 

EDUC 221

The Exceptional Student

 

EDUC 324

Secondary Methods (6-12)

 

EDUC 338

Field-Based Internship

 

EDUC 341

Teaching Reading & Writing in the Content Areas

 

EDUC 342

Instructional Technology in PK-12 Classrooms

 

EDUC 402-404

Student Teaching PK-12 (two units)

 

PSYC 210

Child Development

 

PSYC 211

Adolescent Development

 

ART 105

Arts and Crafts in the Schools

 

ARTH 146

History of Art: Prehistoric through Medieval

  ARTH 156 History of Art Renaissance through Modern

 

ART 240

Children and Their Art (at Hollins)


Seven additional units*

Two units from the following: ART 111, 121, 131, 151

One unit from the following: ART 171, 181

Two units from the following: ART 211, 221, 231, 241, 261, 271, or 281

Two units from the following: ART 311, 321, 331, 341, 361, 371, or 381

NOTE: Two media must be completed through the advanced (300) level.  Medias are painting, ceramics, photography, drawing, printmaking, graphic art, and sculpture.

NOTE:  ART 151 is the entry class for ART 241 and ART 261.

English as a Second Language (PK-12)

EDUC 210                  Principles of Education
EDUC 221                  The Exceptional Student
EDUC 338                  Field-Based Internship
EDUC 341                  Teaching Reading & Writing in the Content Areas
EDUC 342                  Instructional Technology 
EDUC 402-404           Student Teaching PreK-12 (two units)
PSYC 210                   Child Development
PSYC 211                   Adolescent Development
TESL 210                    Cross-Cultural Learning and Communication
TESL 246                    Reading and Principles of Second Language Acquisition
TESL 340                    Field Experience in Reading Instruction and Diagnosis for English Language Learners
TESL 346                    Curriculum and Assessment for the ESL Teacher
LING 320                   Basic Linguistics
ENGL 321                  Advanced Grammar and Style
LANG 341                  Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages

In addition, students must complete 2 units of modern foreign language study in the same language. (Competency will be accepted based on College “Competency Standards”).

Music Education (Vocal/Choral PreK-12)

EDUC 210                  Principles of Education
EDUC 221                  The Exceptional Student
EDUC 338                  Field-Based Internship
EDUC 341                  Teaching Reading & Writing in the
                                     Content Areas
EDUC 342                  Instructional Technology
EDUC 402-404           Student Teaching PreK-12 (two units)
PSYC 210                   Child Development
PSYC 211                   Adolescent Development
MUSC 150                  Fundamentals of Music
MUSC 339                  Music Education in the Elementary School
MUSC 340                  Music Education in Secondary School
MUSC 251                  Diatonic Harmony
MUSC 252                  Chromatic Harmony
MUSC 261                  Music History I: 300 A.D. to 1750
MUSC 262                  Music History II: 1750 to Present
MUSC 321                  Instrumentation and Score Reading
MUSC 323                  Conducting
MUSC 350                  20th-Century Theory
MUSC 360                  Music in Culture

Private applied music (5 sem. @ 1 /4 unit each = 1.25 units)
Second private applied music (4 sem. @1 /4 unit each = 1 unit)
Ensemble (7 sem. @ 1 /4 unit each = 1.75 units)

Theatre Arts (PreK-12)

EDUC 210                  Principles of Education
EDUC 221                  The Exceptional Student
EDUC 324                  Secondary Methods (6-12)
EDUC 338                  Field-Based Internship
EDUC 341                  Teaching Reading & Writing in the Content Areas
EDUC 342                  Instructional Technology
EDUC 402 A&B        Student Teaching PreK-12 (two units)
PSYC 210                   Child Development
PSYC 211                   Adolescent Development
TART 125                   Stagecraft
TART 150                   Play Analysis
TART 211                   Acting I
TART 212                   Acting II

Three other Theatre Arts courses (three units)

French (PreK-12)

EDUC 210                  Principles of Education
EDUC 221                  The Exceptional Student
FREN 341                   Methods of Teaching French OR
EDUC 324                  Secondary Methods (6-12)
EDUC 338                  Field-Based Internship
EDUC 341                  Teaching Reading & Writing in the Content Areas
EDUC 342                  Instructional Technology
EDUC 402 A&B        Student Teaching PreK-12 (two units)
PSYC 210                   Child Development
PSYC 211                   Adolescent Development
FREN 101                   Elementary French I
FREN 102                   Elementary French II
FREN 201                   Intermediate French I
FREN 202                   Intermediate French I

One language course from the following: FREN 300, 301 or 303
One composition course from the following: FREN 302 or 304
One civilization and culture course from the following: FREN 311, 312, 313 or 315

One course from four of any of the five periods of literature listed below:

Middle Ages

FREN 421                                  The Medieval World Renaissance
FREN 431                                      Renaissance Vision and Voices
FREN 420                                           The French Poetic Tradition

17th and 18th Centuries

FREN 441                             Political and Civil Order in 17th and
                                                  18th-Century French Literature

19th Century

FREN 420               The French Poetic Tradition
FREN 451                Romanticism, Realism and Naturalism in
                                 the 19th-Century  Literature


20th Century


FREN 461                               The Modern Novel and Short Story
FREN 462                          From Surrealism to the Absurd in 20th

Century Drama

NOTE: FREN 420 may be counted for only one period of Literature.

Majors must take one unit in civilization and culture from:

FREN 311                   Building a Nation: French Civilization and Culture I
FREN 312                   A Nation Emerges: French Civilization and Culture II
FREN 315                   Francophone Societies

German (PreK-12)

EDUC 210                  Principles of Education
EDUC 221                  The Exceptional Student
EDUC 338                  Field-Based Internship
EDUC 341                  Teaching Reading & Writing in the Content Areas
EDUC 342                  Instructional Technology
LANG 341                  Methods of Teaching of Foreign Languages OR
EDUC 324                  Secondary Methods (6-12)
EDUC 402 A&B        Student Teaching PreK-12 (two units)
PSYC 210                   Child Development
PSYC 211                   Adolescent Development
GRMN 101                 Elementary German I
GRMN 102                 Elementary German II
GRMN 201                 Intermediate German I
GRMN 202                 Intermediate German II
GRMN 301                 German Composition and Conversation
GRMN 314                 The Cultures of the German-Speaking Countries OR
GRMN 315                 The Post-War Germanies
GRMN 320                 Age of Goethe: Faust
GRMN 321                 Survey of German Literature
GRMN 461                 20th-Century Fiction
GRMN 335                 German Phonetics and Phonology

Spanish (PreK-12)

EDUC 210                  Principles of Education
EDUC 221                  The Exceptional Student
SPAN 341                   Methods of Teaching Spanish OR
EDUC 324                  Secondary Methods (6-12)
EDUC 338                  Field-Based Internship
EDUC 341                  Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas
EDUC 342                  Instructional Technology
EDUC 402 A&B        Student Teaching PreK-12 (two units)
PSYC 210                   Child Development
PSYC 211                   Adolescent Development
SPAN 101                   Elementary Spanish I
SPAN 102                   Elementary Spanish II
SPAN 201                   Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN 202                   Intermediate Spanish II
SPAN 303                   Spanish Composition
SPAN 304                   Spanish Conversation
SPAN 311                   Civilization and Culture: Spain OR
SPAN 312                   Civilization and Culture: Spanish America
SPAN 320                   Introduction to Literature: Spain
SPAN 323                   Introduction to Literature: Spanish America
SPAN 402                   The Structure of Modern Spanish

Two 400-level Spanish courses
Two one-unit elective Spanish courses from 300-400 level courses.

Health and Human Performance (PreK-12)

EDUC 210                  Principles of Education
EDUC 338                  Field-Based Internship
EDUC 341                  Teaching Reading & Writing in the Content Areas
EDUC 342                  Instructional Technology
EDUC 402-404           Student Teaching PreK-12 (two units)
PSYC 210                   Child Development
PSYC 211                   Adolescent Development
HHP 201                     Skill Analysis: Individual/Dual Sports I
HHP 202                     Health Fitness Concepts and Applications
HHP 203                     Skill Analysis: Individual/Dual Sports II
HHP 204                     Skill Analysis: Team Sports I
HHP 205                     Skill Analysis Team Sports II
HHP 206                     Skill Analysis: Fundamentals of Dance
HHP 221                     Professional Concepts and Leadership Development
HHP 223                     First Aid & Safety (or demonstrated competency in “Responding to Emergencies” course)
HHP 301                     Personal and Community Health
HHP 302                     Physical Education Methods & Materials I: PreK-7
HHP 305                     Adapted and Developmental Physical Education
HHP 335                     Comprehensive Coordinated School Health
HHP 402                     Kinesiology
HHP 404                     Physical Education Methods and Materials II: 8-12
HHP 409                     Health Education Methods & Materials: PreK-12
HHP 410                     Exercise Physiology
BIOL 101                   Life on Planet Earth (or Biol 120 and 215)
BIOL 230                   Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Two Physical Education activities from catalog listings, one of which must be HHP 160, are required.

Computer Science (6-12)

EDUC 210                  Principles of Education
EDUC 221                  The Exceptional Student
EDUC 324                  Secondary Methods (6-12)
EDUC 338                  Field-Based Internship
EDUC 341                  Teaching Reading & Writing in the Content Areas
EDUC 342                  Instructional Technology
EDUC 402 A&B        Student Teaching 6-12 (two units)
PSYC 210                   Child Development
PSYC 211                   Adolescent Development
CPSC 120                   Fundamentals of Computer Science I
CPSC 170                   Fundamentals of Computer Science II
CPSC 220                   Fundamentals of Computer Science III
CPSC 270                   Algorithms
CPSC 310                   Topics in Applied Computing
CPSC 340                   Database Systems OR
BUAD 258                 Information Systems I-Concepts & Applications
CPSC 370                   Computer Architecture and Operating Systems

English (6-12)

EDUC 210                  Principles of Education
EDUC 221                  The Exceptional Student
EDUC 324                  Secondary Methods (6-12)
EDUC 338                  Field-Based Internship
EDUC 341                  Teaching Reading & Writing in the Content Areas
EDUC 342                  Instructional Technology
EDUC 402 A&B        Student Teaching 6-12 (2 Units)
PSYC 210                   Child Development
PSYC 211                   Adolescent Development
GST 101-102              Writing Course I & II
COMM 101                Introduction to Communications Studies OR
COMM 220                Public Speaking
ENGL 220                  Special Topics OR
ENGL 260                  World Literature
ENGL 240                  British Literature
ENGL 250                  American Literature
ENGL 321                  Advanced Grammar and Style
ENGL 322                  Theory & Practice of Composition
ENGL 323                  The English Language

Two additional one-unit upper level courses at the 300-400 levels.

Add-ons to English License (6-12):

Speech

COMM 101                Introduction to Communications Studies
COMM 220                Public Speaking
TART 111                   Voice and Diction

Journalism

COMM 202                Mass Communication
COMM 319                Journalism
ENGL 322                  Composition Theory and Practice

History and Social Science (6-12)

EDUC 210                  Principles of Education
EDUC 221                  The Exceptional Student
EDUC 324                  Secondary Methods (6-12)
EDUC 338                  Field-Based Internship
EDUC 341                  Teaching Reading & Writing in the Content Areas
EDUC 342                  Instructional Technology
EDUC 402 A&B        Student Teaching 6-12 (two units)
PSYC 210                   Child Development
PSYC 211                   Adolescent Development
HIST 125                    World History I OR
HIST 150                    World History II
HIST 175                    U.S. History

Two units from the American History course groups (200, 300, 400 levels) in history major.

One other one-unit history course from departmental offerings. A non-western unit is strongly recommended to fulfill the additional course required.

GEOG 110                  World Geography and One other one-unit geography course from departmental offerings; Geography 101 is strongly recommended.

two one-unit economics courses from Business/Economics department offerings

POLI 101                    American National Government and

Two other one-unit political science courses from departmental offerings

Mathematics (6-12)

EDUC 210                  Principles of Education
EDUC 221                  The Exceptional Student
EDUC 324                  Secondary Methods (6-12)
EDUC 338                  Field-Based Internship
EDUC 341                  Teaching Reading & Writing in the Content Areas
EDUC 342                  Instructional Technology
EDUC 402 A&B        Student Teaching 6-12 (two units)
PSYC 210                   Child Development
PSYC 211                   Adolescent Development
MATH 101                 Contemporary Mathematics
MATH 121                 Calculus I
MATH 122                 Calculus II
MATH 201                 Linear Algebra

Three other one-unit 200-level courses from department offerings (other upper-level courses may be substituted for Math 101)

Also:

STAT 101                   Introductory Statistics OR
STAT 202                   Probability
CPSC 101                   Introduction to Computers OR
CPSC 120                   Fundamentals of Computer Science I


Add-ons to Math License (6-12)


Algebra I (6-12)


EDUC 210                  Principles of Education
EDUC 221                  The Exceptional Student
EDUC 324                  Secondary Methods
EDUC 338                  Field-Based Internship
EDUC 341                  Teaching Reading & Writing in the Content Areas
EDUC 342                  Instructional Technology
EDUC 402 A&B        Student Teaching 6-12 (two units)
PSYC 210                   Child Development
PSYC 211                   Adolescent Development
MATH 101                 Contemporary Mathematics
MATH 121                 Calculus I
MATH 122                 Calculus II
MATH 131                 Discrete Mathematics
MATH 201                 Linear Algebra
STAT 101                   Introductory Statistics OR
STAT 202                   Probability

One, one-unit computer science course.

Biology (6-12)

EDUC 210                  Principles of Education
EDUC 221                  The Exceptional Student
EDUC 324                  Secondary Methods (6-12)
EDUC 338                  Field-Based Internship
EDUC 341                  Teaching Reading & Writing in the Content Areas
EDUC 342                  Instructional Technology
EDUC 402 A&B        Student Teaching 6-12 (two units)
PSYC 210                   Child Development
PSYC 211                   Adolescent Development
BIOL 120                   Principles of Biology
BIOL 125                   Biodiversity
BIOL 455                   Seminar

One unit from Molecular Biology & Genetics:  BIOL 215, 345, 365, 380, 390, 400;

One unit from Cell Biology & Microbiology:  BIOL 235, 290, 345, 375, 390, 420, 430;

One unit from Integrative Biology:  BIOL 235, 240, 265, 270, 275, 345, 365, 375;

One unit from Ecology & Evolution:  BIOL 200, 300, 345, 360;

Two additional units from any of the four Biology core courses.

Also:

CHEM 111                 General Chemistry I
CHEM 112                 General Chemistry II
CHEM 221                 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 222                 Organic Chemistry II
PHYS 103                   Fundamentals of Physics I
PHYS 104                   Fundamentals of Physics II
MATH 112                 Concepts and Techniques or higher of Calculus
STAT 101                   Introductory Statistics

It is recommended that students seeking this endorsement substitute MATH 121 (Calculus I) for one of the math requirements and Physics 201-202 (General I-II, which are calculus-based) for Physics 103-104.

Chemistry (6-12)

EDUC 210                  Principles of Education
EDUC 221                  The Exceptional Student
EDUC 324                  Secondary Methods (6-12)
EDUC 338                  Field-Based Internship
EDUC 341                  Teaching Reading & Writing in the Content Areas
EDUC 342                  Instructional Technology
EDUC 402 A&B        Student Teaching 6-12 (two units)
PSYC 210                   Child Development
PSYC 211                   Adolescent Development
CHEM 111                 General Chemistry I
CHEM 112                 General Chemistry II
CHEM 221                 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 222                 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 331                 Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 332                 Physical Chemistry II
Three other units from department offerings.
Also:
BIOL 125                   Biodiversity
PHYS 201                   General I
PHYS 202                   General II
MATH 121                 Calculus I

Physics (6-12)

EDUC 210                  Principles of Education
EDUC 221                  The Exceptional Student
EDUC 324                  Secondary Methods (6-12)
EDUC 338                  Field-Based Internship
EDUC 341                  Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas
EDUC 342                  Instructional Technology
EDUC 402 A&B        Student Teaching 6-12 (two units)
PSYC 210                   Child Development
PSYC 211                   Adolescent Development
PHYS 201                   General Physics I
PHYS 202                   General Physics II
PHYS 203                   General Physics III
PHYS 315                   Experimental Physics
PHYS 350                   Electronics
PHYS 370                   Thermal Physics
PHYS 480                   Physics Capstone
MATH 121                 Calculus I
MATH 122                 Calculus II
MATH 331                 Differential Equations
CHEM 111                 General Chemistry I
CHEM 112                 General Chemistry II
BIOL 125                   Biodiversity

Guidance in the selection of both General Education and elective courses is strongly advised. A second advisor from the Education faculty is required for all students seeking teacher licensure. Consultation with education faculty and a major advisor is necessary since requirements for licensure often differ from major requirements. Many secondary subject areas require courses other than major courses for teacher licensure.

For teacher licensure, Honors courses will count in the same manner for General Education courses or major courses as in the Honors program. For specific information, consult with a major advisor.

PSYC 210 and PSYC 211 covers the licensure requirements previously attained through PSYC 215, a course no longer offered at Roanoke College. If a student has earned a child and adolescent psychology course credit at another institution that is equivalent to the requirements of Roanoke College’s former PSYC 215, this credit will substitute for the requirements of PSYC 210 and 211.

Education 210 is a prerequisite for all education courses in the department.

Minor in Elementary Education PK-6

A minor in elementary education PreK-6 requires seven units, including Education 210, 221, 333, 334 335, 336, 338 and 342.

NOTE: Completion of a minor in Elementary Education does not meet all requirements for elementary teacher licensure. A 2.5 GPA, successful Virginia Communications and Literacy Assessment test scores,  and successful Praxis I test scores, or the SAT/ACT required pass rate scores, as outlined below, are required for granting the minor.

Minor in Secondary Education

A minor in secondary education requires six units, including Education 210, 221, 324, 338, 341, 342; and Psychology 210 and 211.

NOTE: Completion of a minor in Secondary Education does not meet all requirements for secondary teacher licensure. A 2.5 GPA, successful Virginia Communications and Literacy Assessment test scores, and successful Praxis I test scores, or the SAT/ACT required pass rate scores, as outlined below, are required for granting the minor.

Teacher Licensure Program

The College has selective admission policies and practices for the Teacher Education Program, including the minors in education.Prior to formal admission to the program, the student must successfully complete Praxis I of the National Teacher Examination (NTE) or the SAT/ACT required pass rate scores and the Virginia Communications and Literacy Assessment (VCLA). The student must meet minimum passing scores on these tests as set by the Virginia Board of Education. Admission into the education licensure program is defined as a student’s initial entry into one of three field-based course experiences (EDUC 338, EDUC 340, EDUC 402/404). Students seeking teacher licensure may not enroll in EDUC 338, EDUC 340 or EDUC 402/404 until Praxis I and the VCLA cut scores are successfully achieved, required grade point average(s) achieved, and background screening completed and approved.

Admission to the internship (EDUC 338) and Diagnostic Reading (EDUC340) requires a 2.5 overall grade point average. Required at the time of application for student teaching is a 2.5 overall grade point average, a 2.5 average in the student’s major and/or teaching endorsement area, and a 2.5 overall average in education and psychology courses applicable to licensure.

GPA requirements of 2.5 for the EDUC 338 (Internship), EDUC 340 (Diagnostic Reading) and EDUC 402-404 (Student Teaching) refer to the grade point average earned at Roanoke College. ONLY the 2.5 overall minimum GPA earned at Roanoke College will be considered for EDUC 338 or EDUC 340. In exceptional circumstances, the minimum 2.5 GPA requirement for student teaching (overall, major, and Education/psychology licensure courses) may include consideration of course credit earned at all other colleges/universities if it in no way compromises the intent of the minimum standard. Students seeking to use course credit earned at other colleges/universities to achieve a 2.5 GPA must submit a formal written appeal, with justification, to the Chair of the Education program.

Admission to student teaching requires two recommendations from full-time faculty members (one must be from the student’s major department) and possession of a grade point average of 2.5 overall as well as in the major and/or teaching endorsement area and in all education and psychology courses applicable to licensure. All non-degree seeking students must meet the same standards. All non-degree seeking students must have earned a minimum of four units of credit approved by the Education department at Roanoke College prior to placement in student teaching. Standards for admission to the Teacher Education Program must be maintained during the period of student teaching. All tests (Praxis I, or the SAT/ACT required pass rate scores,  Virginia Reading Assessment [Elementary Education only], Virginia Communications and Literacy Assessment, and Praxis II specialty tests required for licensure by the Virginia Department of Education) must be successfully completed and scores furnished to the Registrar’s Office before the College recommendation for licensure can be given.

*NOTE: SAT score substitutions will be allowed in lieu of Praxis I. A score of 1100 on the SAT, taken after April 1, 1995, with at least a 530 on the verbal and a 530 on the mathematics tests OR a score of 1000 on the SAT, taken prior to April 1, 1995, with at least a 450 on the verbal and a 510 on the mathematics tests may be used as a substitute for Praxis I.

*In addition, ACT score substitutions will be allowed in lieu of Praxis I.  A composite score of 21, if taken prior to April 1, 1995, with no less than a score of 21 in mathematics and an English Plus Reading score no less than 37 OR a composite score of 24, if taken after April 1, 1995, with no less than a 22 on mathematics and an English Plus Reading score no less than a 46.

Field Placements

Candidates applying for domestic or international field placements are required to make application in writing in the semester preceding the one in which the field placement is to be taken.  March 1st and October 1st are the closing dates for such applications. In September and January, informational meetings are held for each field experience by the Director of Field Placements or Internship Supervisor.  During these meetings, applications are supplied, requirements are reviewed and questions are answered.  Students wishing to do a field placement (EDUC 338, EDUC 340 or EDUC 402/404) during the Fall semester must have met all prerequisites by March 1st. Students wishing to do a field placement (EDUC 338, EDUC 340, or EDUC 402/404) during the Spring semester must have met all prerequisites by October 1st.

In accordance with state requirements, an applicant must possess the physical and mental health necessary for the tasks to be performed. In addition, the student should demonstrate good moral character. Violation of the Roanoke College academic integrity regulations or of judicial rules and regulations, as well as convictions of any felony or any misdemeanor laws involving moral turpitude, may be taken as evidence of lack of fitness for admission or for recommendation for licensure. Evidence must be available from appropriate College officials and state government/police officials verifying that this standard has been met. The above described standards for admission to the program must be maintained, or the student may be dropped from the program.

Student Teaching

Students seeking one endorsement area are required to student teach for a minimum 13 weeks (65 days). Students seeking added endorsements for teacher licensure will be required to extend their student teaching beyond the regular term. A minimum of 16-18 weeks of student teaching will be required if additional endorsements are sought. Specific endorsement areas and the required number of weeks of student teaching (noted parenthetically) are listed below:

Elementary:  PreK-6 (thirteen weeks)

Secondary:  Secondary 6-12 (thirteen weeks)

< PreK-6 and One Secondary Subject Area (sixteen weeks total):  PreK-6 (eight weeks), Secondary subject area (eight weeks)

PreK-12 Art, Music, Theatre or Physical Education (sixteen weeks total):  PreK-6 (eight weeks), Secondary (eight weeks)

PreK-12 Art, Music, Theatre or Physical Education and PreK-6 (eighteen weeks total):  PreK-6 (six weeks), Subject area PreK-6 (six weeks); Subject area 6-12 (Six Weeks)

Note:  During the term of student teaching, students may enroll in no more than one unit of credit in addition to student teaching.

International Student Teaching

Roanoke College has a student teaching agreement with the US Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DoDDS). Student teaching candidates, who have met all of the above qualifications, including the appropriate applications, may seek permission to student teach in DoDDS. Candidates are not guaranteed the opportunity. The decision to place students in an international setting is determined by the Education International Placement Committee, consisting of the Director of Field Placements, Education Program Chair or International Placement Coordinator, and the student’s education advisor.  If desired, the student may ask his/her major advisor to serve on the committee. The committee considers if the student’s attributes match the requirements and expectations of an international setting. Preference for admission is given to students who have achieved a 3.0 GPA and who have significant global, multicultural, civic and community service experience. Students seeking permission to student teach abroad should consult their education advisor for details on the application process.

Mandated Tests

•  Praxis I
   Minimum Scores:
   Mathematics.................. 178
   Reading......................... 178
   Writing.......................... 176
   OR
   Composite..................... 532

Note:  SAT/ACT scores may substitute if minimum scores are met. See Admission to Teacher Licensure Program for more details.

•. Virginia Communications and Literacy Assessment (VCLA)
   Minimum Score: ........... 470

•  Virginia Reading Assessment (VRA) – Elementary Licensure Candidates Only
   Minimum Score: ........... 235

•. Praxis II Specialty Area Test

Note:  Students should take Praxis II in their specialty area based on the guidance of their education advisor.  Minimum scores for each Praxis II specialty area tests are available in the Education Department.

Program Completion

Completion of the education licensure program is defined as a student’s passage of the appropriate Praxis II examination, the Virginia Communications and Literacy assessment, and the Virginia Reading Assessment (elementary only), as well as successful completion of student teaching and fulfillment of all course requirements as outlined in the College Catalog.  No College recommendation for teacher licensure will be given until requirements are met.

Title II Reporting–Academic Year 2005-2006

As required by Sections 207 and 208 of Title II Higher Education Act, all colleges and universities with teacher licensure programs must report the performance of program completers on Praxis tests.

During the 2005-2006 academic year, there were 25 program completers in the teacher preparation program at Roanoke College. All 25 program completers passed the Praxis I in reading, writing, and mathematics or met the composite score, and all 25 program completers passed the Praxis II specialty area test for their licensure area, which resulted in a 100% pass rate. During the 2005-2006 academic year, twenty-six (26) students were enrolled in student teaching clinicals. Students were in supervised (4 or 5 student teachers per supervisor) clinical student teaching experiences for 13 weeks or more averaging 35 hours per week for a minimum 400 required hours. In addition, there were 42 students formally admitted into the teacher preparation program for the academic year 2005-2006.

210 Principles of Education

Historical, philosophical, political and social principles of American education. Curricular patterns and objectives with emphasis on present-day changes and legal implications for schools and teachers. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

211 Children’s and Adolescent Literature

A survey of child and adolescent literature (PreK-6) for those who plan to become pre-school, kindergarten, elementary, or middle school teachers. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite or co-requisite: Education 210.

221 The Exceptional Student

Study of the development of children with exceptional needs (e.g., gifted, students with disabilities). (1/2)
Lecture: 1 1/2 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Education 210.

260, 261 Selected Topics in Education

A course offered in various formats, designed to give students instruction in topics not regularly offered, with topics selected on the basis of faculty and student interest. (1, 1/2)

324 Secondary Methods (6-12)

Curriculum making and instructional planning, including technology and organization of the middle and secondary school. Current practices and trends in teaching at the middle and secondary level. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Praxis I attempted or have met the SAT/ACT established pass rate, Education 210, Psychology 211 or Education 221.

333 Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School

The focus of this course is upon the goals, content, materials, methods, and technology of teaching mathematics in grades PreK-6. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Praxis I attempted or have met the SAT/ACT established pass rate, Education 210 and one unit from mathematics or statistics.

334 Teaching Science in the Elementary School

The focus of this course is upon goals, content, materials, methods, and technology of teaching science in grades PreK-6. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite:  Praxis I attempted or have met the SAT/ACT established pass rate, Education 210.
NOTE: Intensive Learning 177 Hands-On Science may be substituted for EDUC 334 provided the student has taken Biology as his/her lab science.

335 Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School

The focus of this course is on the goals, content, materials, methods, and technology of teaching social studies in grades PreK-6. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite Praxis I attempted or have met the SAT/ACT established pass rate, Education 210, History 175 or Geography 101 or 110, and one elementary methods course.

336 Teaching of Reading and Language Arts in the Elementary School

This course examines principles and techniques related to the teaching of reading, writing, spelling and oral communication. The course is required of students preparing to teach in grades PreK-6. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Praxis I attempted or have met the SAT/ACT established pass rate, Education 210.

338 Field-Based Internship

Practical experience in a public school classroom as a participant observer under the supervision of classroom teachers and an Education faculty member. (1)
Seminar: 1 hr/wk.; Laboratory: Minimum 115 hours in schools.
Prerequisite: Education 210; application by October 1st or March 1st passing score on Praxis I and the VCLA, and approval.

340 Field Experience in Reading Instruction and Diagnosis

Techniques that can be used by the classroom teacher in evaluating reading progress and discovering each child’s needs; methods for meeting these needs through differentiation of instruction and remediation in the classroom. (1/2)
Lecture: 1 1/2 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: Field experience is required.
Prerequisite: Praxis I passed or have met the SAT/ACT established pass rate, passing score on the VCLA, Education 210, 336; application and approval by Department.

341 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas

Teaching middle and secondary students reading, writing, and study skills in the subject matter areas. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Praxis I attempted or have met the SAT/ACT established pass rate, Education 210.

342 Instructional Technology

Classroom teachers maximize both instructional efficiency and power with appropriate use of technology. Examine educational applications and creation of rich-media, html, spreadsheets, word-processors, course management tools, and related applications. (1/2)
Lecture: 1 1/2 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Education 210 or approval.

402 Student Teaching-Grades 6-12, Secondary

The student may elect student teaching in a middle or secondary field. (1, 1)
Seminar: 1 1/2 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Application and approval by the Department.

404 Student Teaching-Grades PreK-6, Elementary

The student may elect student teaching in grades pre-school through six. (1, 1)
Seminar: 1 1/2 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Application and approval by the Department.

405, 406, 407 Independent Study and Research

Selected research projects or topics in education carried out under the supervision of the departmental staff. (1/2, 1, 1/2)
Prerequisite: Permission.