1991-1993 Catalog - Catalogs - West Virginia University

..ization Test for the area(s) for which certification is being sought.4. Submit positive evidence that the applicant meets requirements of physicalcondition and emotional stability necessary for performance of duties as a teacher.5. Exhibit reading, writing, speaking, and hearing proficiencies necessary for theteaching profession. Remediation will be required before student teaching for thosewho do not demonstrate acceptable competencies.6. Admission is by application made before March 1 of the preceding year to theDirector of Student Teaching.7. Additional courses may not be taken with student teaching block. 8.Studentteaching will be done in selected centers throughout the state. Students who wish toteach in an Indian Reservation school must make that decision in the Junior year.Therefore, students should be prepared to live off-campus if so assigned and toprovide their own transportation.NOTE: Students must avoid employment, social commitments, or housing contractswhich would interfere with an off-campus assignment.188. Student Teaching: Secondary Education. I, II. 4-12 hr. PR: Students enrolled inSecondary Education undergraduate programs who meet eligibility requirements andother guidelines:1 At the time of application for student teaching have a minimum overall gradepointaverage of a 2.50, 2.50 average in course work in the teaching fields, and 2.50average in education course work. The above requirements must also be met at theend of the semester prior to student teaching (not including summer sessions).2. Have completed all courses in education and three-fourths of course workrequired in each teaching field before the student teaching semester.3. Have met the State Board of Education requirements on the Content SpecializationTest for the area(s) for which certification is being sought.4. Submit positive evidence that the applicant meets requirements of physicalcondition and emotional stability necessary for performance of duties of a teacher.5. Exhibit reading, writing, speaking, and hearing proficiencies necessary for theteaching profession. Remediation will be required before student teaching for thosewho do not demonstrate acceptable competencies.6. Admission is by application made before March 1 of the preceding year to theDirector of Student Teaching.7. Additional courses may not be taken with student teaching block. 8. Studentteaching will be done in selected centers throughout the state. Students who wish toteach in an Indian Reservation school must make that decision in the Junior year.Therefore, students should be prepared to live off campus if so assigned and toprovide their own transportation.NOTE: Students must avoid employment, social commitments, or housing contractswhich would interfere with an off-campus assignment.205. The Junior High School. I, II, S. 2 hr. PR: Consent. Developing philosophy,program, and practices of the junior high school.210. Early Childhood Education 1. 1, II, S. 3 hr. PR: CD&FS 216, Ed. P. 103 or 105. (Ainstruction and programfield experience with children 3-5 years of age is required.)organization, development and evaluation. The content of this course is applicable tofield placement in a preschool, nursery school, day care, and/or childhood care center.21 1Early Childhood Education 2. 1, II, S. 3 hr. PR: CD&FS 216, Ed. P. 103 or 105. (Afield experience with children 3-5 years of age is required.) This course is designed forindividuals who will be working with early childhood programs for children under 8years of age. The various aspects of early childhood education are studied in relationshipto organizational and administrative structures; includes planning, budgeting,staffing, supervising, and evaluating comprehensive learning facilities for youngchildren.212. Methods in Preschool Education. I. 3 hr. PR: Ed. F. 1 or C&l 7 or equiv. Developmentof an experiential model of teaching young children. Application of methods in338 Curriculum and Instruction Courses