Middle Grades Education A.B.
A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in middle grades (6-9) licensure meets the coursework requirements for middle grades (6-9) licensure in North Carolina. Students must apply and be admitted to the Teacher Education program and complete all requirements
A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in middle grades education requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Major Requirements
Required courses: 42 sh
| EDU3050 | Learning and Teaching with Technologies | 2 sh |
| PSY3820 | Educational Psychology | 4 sh |
| EDU3150 | Educational Assesment | 4 sh |
| EDU3250 | Adolescent Literacies | 4 sh |
| EDU4410 | Teaching Adolescents | 4 sh |
| EDU4500 | Teaching Diverse Learners in Middle and Secondary Schools | 4 sh |
| EDU4030 | Explorations Capstone Seminar II | 2 sh |
| EDU4970 | Student Teaching | 10 sh |
| EDU3550 | Teaching in 21st Century Classrooms | 4 sh |
Choose one: 4sh
Concentrations
A student majoring in middle grades education must select one subject area concentration from the following:
English language arts concentration: 28 sh
| ENG2050 | Grammar | 4 sh |
| ENG2900 | Literary Studies: Theories and Methods | 4 sh |
| ENG2240 | American Literature After 1865 | 4 sh |
| ENG3090 | Writing Center Workshop | 4 sh |
| ENG3580 | Young Adult Literature | 4 sh |
| EDU4210 | Methods of Teaching Middle Grades and Secondary English | 4 sh |
Choose one : 4 sh
| ENG2260 | African-American Literature Since 1945 | 4 sh |
| ENG2340 | Caribbean Literature | 4 sh |
| ENG2350 | Asian-American Literature | 4 sh |
| ENG2575 | LGBTQ Literature & Culture | 4 sh |
| ENG3300 | The Harlem Renaissance | 4 sh |
| ENG3340 | Native American Literature | 4 sh |
| ENG3590 | African-American Novels | 4 sh |
| ENG3810 | Latin American Literature and Culture | 4 sh |
Social studies concentration: 28 sh
| ECO1000 | Principles of Economics | 4 sh |
| GEO1310 | The World's Regions | 4 sh |
| EDU4250 | Methods of Teaching Middle Grades and Secondary Social Studies | 4 sh |
Choose one : 4sh
| HST1110 | Making of the West to 1500 | 4 sh |
| HST1120 | Search for Order in Modern Europe | 4 sh |
Choose one : 4sh
Two additional HST courses : 8 sh
- Choose any US History course
- Choose any non-US History course
Mathematics concentration: 28 sh
| STS1100 | Introduction to Statistical Reasoning | 4 sh |
| MTH1510 | Calculus I | 4 sh |
| MTH2080 | Number and Algebra for K-8 Teachers | 4 sh |
| MTH2090 | Geometry and Data for K-8 Teachers | 4 sh |
| MTH3080 | Mathematics & Statistics for Middle Grades and Secondary Teachers | 4 sh |
| EDU4220 | Methods of Teaching Middle Grades and Secondary Mathematics | 4 sh |
Choose one: 4 sh
Science concentration: 28 sh
| CHM1110 | General Chemistry I with Lab | 4 sh |
| PHY1020 | Introduction to Astronomy | 4 sh |
| EDU4240 | Methods of Teaching Middle Grades and Secondary Science | 4 sh |
| ENS1110 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 sh |
| ENS1130 | Introduction to Environmental Science Lab | 1 sh |
NOTE: One other required course is Introduction to Geology, which was deleted from PHY and should be added to the catalog as an ENS course soon.
Choose one: 4 sh
Choose one; 4 sh
| BIO1012 | Topics in General Biology | 3 sh |
| BIO1013 | General Biology Laboratory | 1 sh |
| BIO1064 | Biology: the Science of Life | 4 sh |
Program Outcomes
The outcomes expected of students who have completed the Middle Grades Education program are drawn from two sets of standards for teacher licensure programs: (a) the NC Professional Teaching Standards (NCPTS); and (b) the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) Model Core Teaching Standards.
NC Professional Teaching Standards (2013): 1. Teachers demonstrate leadership (InTASC 5) • lead in their classrooms, school, and profession • advocate for schools and students • demonstrate high ethical standards 2. Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students (InTASC 1-3) • provide a positive, nurturing environment • embrace diversity in school, community, world • treat students as individuals • adapt their teaching for students with special needs • work collaboratively with families and significant adults in the lives of their students 3. Teachers know the content they teach (InTASC 4-5) • align instruction with the NC SCOS • know the content of their teaching specialty • recognize interconnectedness of content area • make instruction relevant to students 4. Teachers facilitate learning for their students (InTASC 6-8) • know how learning takes place • plan appropriate instruction and assessment • use a variety of instructional methods • integrate and utilize technology in instruction • develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills • facilitate teamwork and develop leadership qualities • communicate effectively 5. Teachers reflect on their practice (InTASC 9-10) • analyze student learning • link professional growth to professional goals • function effectively in a complex environment 6. Teachers contribute to academic success of students
Total Credit Hours: 70