Courses of Study - William Jewell College

elementary education major to observe and teach
in an elementary school classroom. The student is
assigned to a cooperating teacher who works with
the college supervisor to give the student an
opportunity to teach under supervision. The student
teacher must, during this time, develop in
proficiency and assume complete responsibility for
the children in the classroom for at least five consecutive
school days. The principal and other
school personnel cooperate to include, as nearly as
possible, all of the experiences of a contract
teacher. Students must successfully complete the
Teacher Education Portfolio before receiving a
grade in student teaching. See Student Handbook
for Teacher Education and Student Teaching Policy
Manual for admission requirements and general
policies governing the program.
423. Student Teaching in Middle School.
2 cr. hrs. Education majors receiving teaching certification
in Middle School, grades 5-9, observe and
teach in a middle school classroom. The student,
under the direction of the cooperating teacher at
each level and the college supervisors, assumes
responsibility for teaching. The principal and other
school personnel cooperate to include, as nearly as
possible, all of the experiences of a contract teacher.
Students must successfully complete the Teacher
Education Portfolio before receiving a grade in student
teaching. See Student Handbook for Teacher
Education and Student Teaching Policy Manual for
admission requirements and general policies governing
the program.
Courses of Study – Education
424. Student Teaching in Secondary School.
8-10 cr. hrs. Education majors receiving teaching
certification in Secondary Education, grades 9-12,
observe and teach at a secondary campus. The student,
under the direction of the cooperating teacher
and the college supervisors, assumes responsibility
for teaching. The principal and other school personnel
cooperate to include, as nearly as possible, all of
the experiences of a contract teacher. Students must
successfully complete the Teacher Education
Portfolio before receiving a grade in student teaching.
See Student Handbook for Teacher Education
and Student Teaching Policy Manual for admission
requirements and general policies governing the
program. Must be taken at William Jewell College
within seven years prior to applying for teacher certification.
Students receiving only secondary teacher
certification will enroll for ten credit hours. Students
receiving a secondary teacher certification and a
middle school teaching certificate will enroll for
eight credit hours in EDU 424, Student Teaching in
Secondary School, and two credit hours in EDU
423, Student Teaching in Middle School.
425. Student Teaching in Grades K-12. 10 cr. hrs.
This course provides for the education major receiving
teaching certification in grades K-12 to observe
and teach in school campus settings at both the elementary
level and the secondary level. The student,
under the direction of the cooperating teacher at
each level and the college supervisors, assumes
responsibility for teaching. The principal and other
school personnel cooperate to include, as nearly as
possible, all of the experiences of a contract teacher.
Students must successfully complete the Teacher
Education Portfolio before receiving a grade in student
teaching. See Student Handbook for Teacher
Education and Student Teaching Policy Manual for
admission requirements and general policies governing
the program.
430. Independent Studies in Education. 1-4 cr. hrs.
This course is provided for those students desiring
or needing opportunities to pursue interests in any
areas of concern to teachers. Prerequisite: GPA of
3.5 and approval of faculty. Students interested in
an independent study should complete the request
for independent study form in the Department of
Education office.
440. Undergraduate Research Seminar 1-4 cr. hrs.
An introduction to the basic concepts, philosophies,
and methodologies of educational research. Students
will acquire a basic understanding of research design,
implementation, and analysis of data as well as
interpretation, use and limitations of results. Students
taking the course for advanced credit will design
and implement a research project investigating a
topic pertinent to K-12 teaching and learning practice
and report their research findings. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor.
451. Music Methods in the Elementary School.
2 cr. hrs. See Music section for course description.
Clinical field experience required.
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