2019-2020 BSC Catalog

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needs of students, a mathematics curriculum that integrates mathematical concepts across
all disciplines, and co-curricular activities, such as mathematics tournaments and clubs.
Prerequisites: enrollment in ED 323 and admission to Teacher Education Program. Fall.
ED 343 Methods for Teaching Social Studies in Secondary Schools (¼)
Provides knowledge of current trends and issues in teaching social science and social
studies in grades 6-12 classroom settings. Teacher candidates will demonstrate
knowledge of key concepts, generalizations, and methods of inquiry appropriate to the
study of the target social science. Prerequisites: enrollment in ED 323 and admission to
Teacher Education Program. Fall.
ED 344 Methods for Teaching Visual Arts in Secondary Schools (¼)
Provides knowledge of current trends and issues in teaching visual arts in grades 6-12
classroom settings. Teacher candidates will demonstrate knowledge of teaching and
learning theories related to art education, professional literature, methods, and materials
of contemporary art education including technology, fiscal management of an art
program, and the role, responsibilities, and impact of various educational and community
agencies on art education. Prerequisites: enrollment in ED 323 and admission to Teacher
Education Program. Fall.
ED 345 Methods for Teaching Science in Secondary Schools (¼)
Provides knowledge of current trends and issues in teaching science in grades 6-12
classroom settings. Teacher candidates will show knowledge of and ability to create
science lessons using multi-level strategies and methods including technology in the
secondary classroom. Prerequisites: enrollment in ED 323 and admission to Teacher
Education Program. Fall.
ED 360 Methods and Materials for Teaching Students with Special Needs (1)
A practical course on how to provide appropriate accommodations and modifications for
instruction of children with special needs in a typical inclusive and/or non-typical
classroom. Common areas of exceptionalities and assistive technology for grades K-6
will be addressed. Laboratory required. A service-learning integrated course.
Prerequisites: at least junior standing and admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Fall.
ED 410 Internship II (1½)
Full-time teaching internship in grade K, 1, 2, or 3 for six weeks under supervision of a
certified teacher and a college supervisor. Prerequisites: enrollment in ED 411 and
admission to Teacher Education Program. Fall, Spring.
ED 411 Internship III (1½)
Full-time teaching internship in grade 4, 5, or 6 for six weeks under the supervision of a
certified teacher and a college supervisor. Prerequisites: enrollment in ED 410 and
admission to Teacher Education Program. Fall, Spring.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2019-2020