2023-2024 BSC Catalog Updated_UG ONLY_FINAL[82]

174 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
ED 319 ELTeaching Secondary Reading (1)
Provides theories, methods, and materials necessary to teach reading in the content areas
to students ages 9 through 16. Improvement and remediation of reading are emphasized
in relation to middle and secondary school students. Laboratory required. An Experiential
Learning designated and service-learning integrated course. Prerequisite: admission to
Teacher Education Program.
ED 320 EL Teaching Mathematics in Grades 3-6 (1)
Develops techniques, materials, and methods for teaching mathematics to children in
grades 3-6. Attention will be given to teaching children with special needs. Laboratory
required. An Experiential Learning designated and service-learning integrated course.
Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education Program. Fall.
ED 323 Teaching Secondary Subjects (¾)
Designed for teacher candidates who seek certification at the secondary level, grades 6-
12. Students develop strategies, techniques, methods, and materials necessary to direct
learning within respective content areas. Teacher candidates are required to make
decisions about their teaching fields in relation to planning, presenting, and assessing
subject matter. Laboratory required. Prerequisites: enrollment in an appropriate subject
field methods course and admission to Teacher Education Program.
ED 324 Teaching Science and Health (1)
Provides teacher candidates with philosophy, content knowledge, techniques, and
materials to assist them in the teaching of science and health to grades K-6. Attention will
be given to teaching children with special needs. Laboratory required. Prerequisite:
admission to Teacher Education Program.
ED 342 Methods for Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools (¼)
Provides knowledge of current trends and issues in teaching mathematics in grades 6-12
classroom settings. Teacher candidates will demonstrate knowledge of effective use of
math manipulatives, inquiry, technology, a variety of teaching strategies that address the
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.
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.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024