Science Education A.B. - Biology
A Bachelor of Arts with a major in Science Education with Secondary Science Comprehensive Licensure and a concentration in Biology requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below. Students must apply and be admitted to the Teacher Education program and complete all requirements to be recommended for teacher licensure.
Major Requirements:
BIOLOGY: 56 sh
PHY 2010 and PHY 2020 may be substituted for PHY 2210 and PHY 2220.
Choose one course from the molecular/cellular biology category: 4 sh
Choose one course from the following: 4 sh
| STS 1100 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL REASONING | 4 sh |
| STS 2120 | STATISTICS IN APPLICATION | 4 sh |
Choose one biology lab course 3000-level or higher: 4 sh
Choose one course from the following: 4 sh
Professional Courses: 38 sh
| EDU 3050 | Learning and Teaching with Technologies | 2 sh |
| PSY 3820 | EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | 4 sh |
| SOC 2430 | SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION | 4 sh |
| EDU 4030 | Explorations Capstone Seminar II | 2 sh |
| EDU 3150 | Educational Assesment | 4 sh |
| EDU 3550 | Teaching in 21st Century Classrooms | 4 sh |
| EDU 4240 | Methods of Teaching Middle Grades and Secondary Science | 4 sh |
| EDU 4500 | Teaching Diverse Learners in Middle and Secondary Schools | 4 sh |
| EDU 4970 | Student Teaching | 10 sh |
Program Outcomes
The outcomes expected of students who have completed the Science Education licensure programs 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