Teacher Education (TED)
The TED technology lab prepares teacher candidates for effective personal and classroom use of technology resources. Students will meet and exceed Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) requirements.
This course provides preparation in the role of a teacher. Students will learn teaching strategies that are then applied in a tutoring experience.
The TED 2112 technology lab extends and builds on TED 1112 in preparing teacher candidates for effective personal and professional use of technology resources. At the conclusion of the Baylor teacher education program, candidates will meet and exceed Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) requirements as outlined in the Technology Applications Standards for All Beginning Teachers.
An introduction to the role of the teacher in the elementary school. A field experience is included.
An introduction to the role of the teacher in the middle school. A field experience is included.
An introduction to the role of the teacher in the secondary school. A field experience is included.
This course provides initial preparation in the role of a special education teacher. Students will learn teaching strategies for students with disabilities that are then applied in a one-to-one teaching experience.
This course provides teacher candidates with an introduction to the role of the all-level physical education instructor. Course includes a field experience in grades K - eight.
This course will provide an introduction to the field of education from an interdisciplinary perspective that addresses such topics as curriculum, educational theory/practice, and the role of the teaching profession in democratic life.
This course will address the history of American educational thought from the founding of the Republic to the present day. Individuals to be considered will include Thomas Jefferson, Horace Mann, William James, and John Dewey.
Varied action-oriented field experiences that allow students to develop a depth of knowledge and experience in the topics explored in TED 3380. Through field based experiences in local organizations and schools, students will have the opportunity to examine how social issues play out in real-life settings.
Course includes a field experience.
An examination of methods of teaching reading in the elementary school. Includes atypical and typical language and literacy development in children in the elementary school.
Introductions to typical and atypical literacy instruction in middle grades and an overview of cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development of adolescents. Includes reading, writing, oral language, and an introduction to literature for adolescents.
This course will prepare candidates to plan and implement inquiry-based science instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and increase their pedagogical repertoires.
Practicum of one hundred hours in a local secondary classroom matching the selected content certification area. Course includes weekly seminars.
Continuation of Teaching Associate Secondary Part I. Practicum of one hundred hours in a local secondary classroom matching the selected content certification area. Course includes weekly seminars.
Prepare the secondary education teacher candidate with research-based instructional and classroom management strategies. Provide opportunities for application of the strategies with students and opportunities for interaction with teachers at local secondary schools.
A study of the typical and atypical developmental stages of reading and writing for secondary students. Focuses on instructional strategies in reading and writing to meet the needs of all students. Course includes a field experience.
This course will expose middle school social studies candidates to the philosophies, methods and culturally relevant practices that nuance the field’s expressed disciplinary aims. Candidates will be asked to rethink traditional social studies instruction and develop transformational postures that will increase and diversify their pedagogical repertories. Concurrent enrollment in TED 3370 required.
An analysis of standardized assessments given at national, state, district, campus, and individual student levels. Planning and implementing instructional activities based on areas of need identified in the analysis. Field experiences are a critical element of the course.
This course will explore cultural and social issues that influence education. Concurrent enrollment in one hour field-based lab required.
This course prepares teacher candidates to adapt instruction in mathematics for meeting the needs of diverse students, strategy implementation for large and small groups, application of state and national standards, and development of instructional resources.
Continuation of Secondary Mathematics Practicum I. Course combines a practicum in a local secondary mathematics classroom with lecture and discussion about adapting instruction to meet the needs of diverse students, strategies for large and small groups, NCTM Standards, and teaching resources.
This course prepares teacher candidates to adapt instruction in social studies for meeting the needs of diverse students, strategy implementation for large and small groups, application of state and national standards, and development of instructional resources.
Continuation of Secondary Social Studies Practicum I. Course combines a practicum in a local school with in-depth discussion of instructional design, technology in the classroom, and assessment. The course also includes overview of content included in secondary history, geography, economics and civics education courses.
This course prepares teacher candidates to adapt instruction in science for meeting the needs of diverse students, strategy implementation for large and small groups, application of state and national standards, and development of instructional resources.
Course combines a practicum in a local school with in-depth discussion of instructional design, technology in the classroom, and assessment. The course also includes an overview of content of secondary science courses.
This course prepares teacher candidates to adapt instruction in foreign language for meeting the needs of diverse students, strategy implementation for large and small groups, application of state and national standards, and development of instructional resources.
Course combines a practicum in a local school with lecture and in-depth discussion of instructional design, technology in the classroom, and assessment and action research in the classroom.
Course combines a practicum in a local school with lecture and in-depth discussion of instructional design, components of a secondary art program, technology in the art classroom, assessment and action research in the classroom.
Continuation of Secondary Art Practicum I. Course combines a practicum in a local school with in-depth discussion of components of the art program, instructional design in art, technology in the classroom, and assessment in art classes.
This course prepares teacher candidates to adapt instruction in English/Language Arts for meeting the needs of diverse students, strategy implementation for large and small groups, application of state and national standards, and development of instructional resources.
Continuation of Secondary English Language Arts Practicum I. Course combines practicum in a local secondary English classroom with lecture and discussion about adapting instruction in English to meet the needs of diverse students, strategies for building vocabulary, developing written and oral language, and an overview of the history of English.
This course prepares teacher candidates to adapt instruction in business courses for meeting the needs of diverse students, strategy implementation for large and small groups, application of state and national standards, and development of instructional resources.
A continuation of TED 3398 Secondary Business Practicum I. Course combines a practicum in a local school with lecture and in-depth discussion of the economic system, components of a secondary business program, technology in the classroom, leadership and career development, assessment of student learning, and action research in the business classroom.
Practicum of one hundred hours in the elementary school in a local classroom. Teacher candidates will work with small and large groups in instruction in reading and social studies. Course includes daily seminars.
Practicum of one hundred hours in the elementary school in a local classroom. Teacher candidates will work with small and large groups in instruction in mathematics and science. Course includes daily seminars.
Practicum of one hundred hours in a local middle grade classroom matching the selected content certification area. Teacher candidates will work with small and large groups of students. Course includes a weekly seminar.
Continuation of TED 3630. Practicum of one hundred hours in a local middle grade classroom matching the selected content certification areas. Teacher candidates will work with small and large groups of students. Course includes a weekly seminar.
Practicum of one hundred hours in a local secondary classroom matching the selected content certification area. Course includes weekly seminars.
Practicum of 100 hours in a local secondary classroom matching the selected content certification area. Course includes weekly seminars.
In this course, teacher candidates teach small groups of early childhood through grade 6 general education with special education or gifted education students within the specific disciplinary areas that match their certificate areas. The practicum consists of 97.5 hours in a professional development or partner school (7.5 hours per week). Teacher candidates will work with small and large groups of students. Course includes seminars.
Practicum of one hundred hours teaching physical education in a local school. Teacher candidates will work with small and large groups of students. Course includes a weekly seminar.
Continuation of TED 3670. Practicum of one hundred hours teaching physical education in a local school. Teacher candidates will work with small and large groups of students. Course includes a weekly seminar.
Students will develop strategies for facilitating communication skills and integrating the language arts across the curriculum.
Preservice teachers will develop understanding of pedagogies that help elementary students develop proficiency in comprehending expository texts.
A study of the content of elementary science. Design and presentation of laboratory activities appropriate to various grade levels.
The types, classification, and organization of social studies content. Emphasis on the integration of the historical, geographical, and civic content of the social studies.
Strategies for teaching English to non-English speaking students at the elementary and secondary levels. Emphasis will be placed upon developing specific instructional approaches appropriate for the individual's language background.
Instructional methods and teaching aids and materials for the teaching of English in middle and secondary grades. Contemporary concerns relevant to the curriculum development of the English language arts in the components of language, composition, and literature will be stressed.
A survey of contemporary school science programs (all sciences) emphasizing their philosophies, designs, and unique methods and strategies for teaching in middle and secondary grades.
Mathematics content, materials, and conceptual activities for the elementary school. The emphasis of the course is to prepare the elementary school teacher to implement a constructivist approach to the teaching of mathematics based on an understanding of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards. Includes laboratory experiences in teaching mathematics in the elementary school.
The student will be exposed to a wide range of issues and theories in mathematics curriculum and encouraged to relate these to his or her own teaching practices. Opportunities for teaching and observation of teaching will be provided in order to analyze and reflect on teaching practices appropriate for upper elementary grade mathematics.
Teaching strategies will be analyzed with developmental activities that can be used in middle grades mathematics. Candidates will reflect on what it means to teach mathematics for conceptual understanding and explore the factors that influence instruction. The NCTM Standards for grades 4-8 will be emphasized. Includes laboratory experiences in teaching mathematics in middle grades.
Organization, content, research practices, and technology in the social studies curriculum in middle and secondary grades. Includes a discussion of current issues and standards in social studies teaching.
Methods and activities used to actively engage secondary school students in the construction of mathematical concepts. This course includes development of instructional methods, teaching aids, and materials for the teaching of mathematics in the secondary classroom. Contemporary concerns relevant to the development in mathematics curriculum is included.
Teacher candidates will investigate critical issues in the nature of knowledge and inquiry in middle grade and secondary school mathematics. Candidates will explore current issues related to teaching practices and experiences. The NCTM Standards along with relevant research will provide a foundation.
The focus of this course is to provide EC-4, 4-8, and 7-12 certificate level teacher education students an in-depth exploration of the curriculum and pedagogy of geography education in the social studies with special attention to the intersections of economics and geography. This emphasis guides the course themes which attend to critical geographic and economic approaches to understanding the world and taking informed action to change it.
This course is designed to engage students in educational program development and teaching experience in an informal setting. Students will examine the attributes of successful informal education (such as museums and zoos) and school partnerships and develop, create, and facilitate a curriculum or professional development project for an informal education site.
This course is designed as the final experience for students finishing their minor in informal education and preparing to enter the job market after graduation. Students engage in an immersive practicum experience in the field and design/develop and complete a professional project.
A course designed to extend student teaching to a private school. Students will be involved in full-time student teaching for a minimum of four weeks.
This program is designed to extend the teaching experience. For teaching candidates in the School of Education at Baylor University. Teacher candidates will engage in cultural exchange, travel and education programs including three weeks of teaching and a comparative study of educational systems and instructional strategies.
Full-time teaching experience in a professional development school. A mentor teacher and resident faculty will support teacher candidates as they gradually assume complete responsibilities for teaching. Course includes two eighty-minute seminars per week.
Planning and preparing lessons and materials for full-time teaching. Includes completion of content modules, conferencing with mentor teacher and university instructor, written lesson reflections, observation of lessons taught by master teachers, and preparation of web-based portfolio.
Full-time teaching experience in a professional development or partner school. A mentor teacher and intern-supervisor will support teacher candidates as they gradually assume complete responsibilities for teaching. Course includes a 2-hour weekly seminar
Planning and preparing lessons and materials for full-time teaching. Includes completion of content modules, conferencing with mentor teacher and intern-supervisor, written lesson reflections, observation of lessons taught, and experiences aligned with the teacher education standards.
Full-time teaching experience in a professional development school. A mentor teacher and resident faculty will support teacher candidates as they gradually assume complete responsibilities for teaching. Course includes one two hour seminar per week.
Secondary Content Practicum. Planning and preparing lessons and materials for full-time teaching. Includes completion of content modules, conferencing with mentor teacher and university instructor, written lesson reflections, observation of lessons taught by master teachers, and preparation of electronic portfolio.
Full-time experience in professional development. A mentor teacher and resident faculty will support teacher candidates as they gradually assume complete responsibilities for teaching. Course includes two eighty-minute seminars per week.
Planning and preparing lessons and materials for full-time teaching. Includes completion of content modules, conferencing with mentor teacher and university instructor, written lesson reflections, observation of lessons taught by master teachers, and preparation of web-based portfolio.
A full-time daily supervised teaching experience in a local public school. Students collaborate with classroom teacher to provide instruction under the direction of a university supervisor. Includes weekly seminar with supervisor.
Examination of special topics in teacher education focusing on pedagogy, curriculum, and PK-12 field experience professional development. May be repeated once under a different topic not to exceed six semester hours.