School of Education
Undergraduate
Advisement
Handbook
Elementary
Teacher
Education
2022-2023
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School of Education
2021-2022 Undergraduate Advisement Handbook
Table of Contents
Welcome Letter
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Program Requirements ……………………………………………………….... 5
Advisement/Scheduling Tips ………………………………………………....... 9
Sample Course Sequencing Sheets ………………………………………...... 11
Choosing a Concentration Area ……………………………………………….. 19
English as a Second Language ……………………………………………….. 20
Middle School English
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Middle School Mathematics ………………………………………………......... 23
Middle School Science ………………………………………………………...... 24
Middle School Social Studies ………………………………………………....... 26
Special Education ……………………………………………………………...... 27
Single Certification option
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28
ETE Honors Degree Curriculum
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University Minors ………………………………………………………………… 31
4+1 Programs …………………………………………………………………..... 32
Checkpoints and Clearances …………………………………………………... 33
Upper Division Clearance ………………………………………………………. 34
Field Experiences ………………………………………………………………… 35
Professionalism …………………………………………………………….......... 37
Praxis Subject
Assessments……………………………………………….........
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Certification……………………………………………………………….............. 41
Residency Requirement.…………………………………………………………. 41
Suggested Bookmarks…………………………………………………………… 42
International Student Teaching…………………………………………………. 43
APPLE Student Organization…………………………………………………… 44
Student Resources………………………………………………………………. 45
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Disclaimer: Please note that the information in this manual is accurate as of July 2022.
This information is subject to change during the students’ program. The program
requirements will not change.
Students are strongly encouraged to seek advisement each semester.
Dear ETE Student,
Congratulations and welcome to the School of Education at the University of Delaware! We are
thrilled that you have decided to join our School in your journey to become a teacher. Teachers
play a critical role in our 21
st
century society because of their potential to influence and shape
future generations of learners. I am sure you can name a teacher who has influenced your path
thus far. My mother, father, and grandmother were all teachers and I still remember my fourth-
grade teacher reading Newberry Award winning books to my class! You have chosen an
important path and we are here to help you reach your destination!
The School of Education is a vibrant intellectual and social community of faculty and students.
Daily, our faculty work to understand evidence-based practices that improve how teachers
provide instruction and how students learn and grow academically and socially. Our graduates
are also making a difference in real-world classrooms across a variety of settings.
Our faculty, field instructors, and advisors are here to help you develop the knowledge, skills,
and professional dispositions you need to be a successful teacher in an ever-changing
educational landscape. They can also identify University resources that would help address
your individual needs. Do not hesitate to reach out to them!
The School of Education will be your home away from home during the next four years. I wish
you every success and I look forward to hearing about your accomplishments. Should you have
any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly. Welcome to the Blue Hen
family!
Steve Amendum, Ph.D.
Interim Director and Professor
amendum@udel.edu
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ELEMENTARY TEACHER EDUCATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Elementary Teacher Education and Special Education, Middle School Education, or
English as a Second Language
The following Elementary Teacher Education (ETE) course requirements are for
students who enter the University of Delaware during the 2022-2023 school year. All
ETE students take the General Studies and Professional Studies courses and complete
the courses in one of the following six concentration areas. Students must have a C- or
better in all courses. The total number of credits for this major that leads to a Bachelor
of Science in Education (BSED) is 123 credits.
GENERAL STUDIES COURSES
English
ENGL 110 - Critical Reading and Writing
ENGL 204 (students in the middle school English concentration) OR any ENGL course
at the 200-level or higher (students not in the middle school English concentration)
Fine Arts
Any 3-credit ART, ARTH, DANC, MUED, MUSC, OR THEA course. This course should
satisfy the Creative Arts and Humanities category for the University Breadth
Requirements* unless this category is satisfied by another course (e.g., an ENGL
course at the 200-level or higher that satisfies the Creative Arts and Humanities
category).
Mathematics
MATH 251 - Mathematics for K-8 Teachers: Numbers & Operations
MATH 252 - Mathematics for K-8 Teachers: Rational Numbers & Probability
MATH 253 - Mathematics for K-8 Teachers: Geometry, Algebra and Measurement
Science
BISC 104 OR 207 - Principles in Biology OR Introductory Biology I
GEOL 113 - Earth Science (spring only)
SCEN 101 - Physical Science
Social Studies
UAPP/ECON 102 - Civics & Economics for Teachers. NOTE: UAPP 102 and ECON 102
are the same course (cross-listed).
GEOG 101, 102, 120, 152, 203, 235, 236, 310, 311, 315, 320, 346 or 352
HIST 103, 104, 105, OR 106 - World History OR U.S. History
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PROFESSIONAL STUDIES COURSES
EDUC 100 - Introduction to Elementary and Middle School Education (fall only)
EDUC 205 - Human Development: Grades K-8
EDUC 210 - Beginning Literacy Instruction
EDUC 230 - Introduction to Exceptional Children
EDUC 240 OR 247 - Law and Ethics in Education OR History of Education in America
EDUC 258 - Cultural Diversity, Schooling & the Teacher
EDUC 310 - Reading & Writing in Elementary School
EDUC 335 - Elementary Curriculum: Math
EDUC 341 - Elementary Curriculum: Science
EDUC 346 - Elementary Curriculum: Social Studies
EDUC 387 - Integrating Technology in Education
EDUC 390 - Classroom Management for Social and Emotional Learning
EDUC 400 - Student Teaching: Elementary Education
EDUC 428 – Critical Reflection of Teacher Decision Making
EDUC 433 - Student Teaching Seminar: Elementary Ed
EDUC 436 OR 437- Differentiated Literacy Instruction OR Diagnosis & Instruction:
Literacy Problems (special education)
EDUC 440 - Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners
EDUC 451 - Educational Assessment for Classroom Teachers
CONCENTRATION AREAS
English as a Second Language
EDUC 401 - Language Development in the Classroom (spring only)
EDUC 447 – Adv. Methods in Teaching ESL (fall only)
EDUC 459 - Urban Schools in Urban Landscapes (spring only)
EDUC/LING 472 - Teaching English as a Second Language (spring only)
LLCU/LING 424 - Second Language Testing (fall only)
LING 101 – Introduction to Linguistics
LING 477 - The Structure of English (every other odd fall)
Foreign language course at the 100-level or higher.
EDUC 400 - Student Teaching: English as a Second Language
EDUC 433 - Student Teaching Seminar
Middle School English
ENGL 206 - British Literature II
ENGL 207, 208, 209 or 210 (genre course)
ENGL 294 - English Language: Grammar and Usage
ENGL Writing course (from approved list)
ENGL Multicultural course (from approved list)
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ENGL 396 - Teaching Composition in Secondary School (spring only)
EDUC/ENGL 403 - Literature for Adolescents: Multimedia Texts
EDUC 320 - Reading and Writing in the Middle Grades (fall only)
EDUC 400 - Student Teaching: Middle School English
EDUC 433 – Student Teaching Seminar
A list of approved writing and multicultural courses is available online at
www.education.udel.edu/ete/middle-school-english/.
Middle School Mathematics
MATH 217 - Algebra for Middle School Teachers (fall only)
MATH 115 or Math 231 or Math 241
MATH 221 or Math 232 or Math 242
MATH 240 - Geometry & Measurement for Middle School Teachers (spring only)
MATH 308 - Historical Development of Mathematical Concepts and Ideas (spring only)
STAT 200 - Basic Statistical Practice
EDUC 406 - Teaching Math in Middle School (fall only)
EDUC 400 - Student Teaching: Middle School Math
EDUC 433 – Student Teaching Seminar
Free elective
Middle School Science
Biology courses (6 cr.)
Physical science courses (6 cr.)
Earth science course (3 cr.)
Environmental science course (3 cr.)
SCEN 650 – Scientific Inquiry for Teachers (odd falls only)
EDUC 441 - Teaching Science in Middle School (fall only)
EDUC 400 - Student Teaching: Middle School Science
EDUC 433 – Student Teaching Seminar
A list of approved science courses is available online at
www.education.udel.edu/ete/middle-school-science/.
Middle School Social Studies
ECON course
GEOG course
HIST 103, 104, 105, OR 106 – World History or US History (in the area different from
the course taken for General Studies, so that students have one World History and
one US History course)
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HIST 315 – History for Teachers (fall only)
HIST course from the list of approved courses available at
www.education.udel.edu/ete/middle-school-social-studies.
POSC 150 or 270 – American Political System OR Comparative Politics
Free elective from ECON, GEOG, HIST or POSC
EDUC 348 – Investigating Social Studies in Middle School Communities (fall only)
EDUC 400 – Student Teaching: Middle School Social Studies
EDUC 433 – Student Teaching Seminar
Special Education
EDUC 410 - Assistive Technology
EDUC 431 - Applied Behavior Analysis
EDUC 432 - Curriculum for School-Aged Exceptional Children
EDUC 435 - Educational Evaluation for Exceptional Children
EDUC 400 - Student Teaching: Special Education
EDUC 433 – Student Teaching Seminar
After required courses are completed, enough elective credits must be taken to meet
the minimum credits required for the BSED degree.
No Concentration – Elementary Education only (single certification)
Any university official minor is required. Student can take any approved minor (except
for Educational Studies) which could be from 15-21 credits. After all required courses
are complete including minor, enough elective credits must be taken to meet the
minimum credits required for the BSED degree. This option may limit your marketability
and job options as school districts will often give preference to those candidates that are
dually certified.
* University Breadth Requirements: All students must fulfill the University Breadth
Requirements in the four areas of Creative Arts and Humanities; History and Cultural
Change; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Mathematics, Natural Sciences and
Technology. ETE students can take courses that automatically satisfy all the categories,
but you must choose carefully in the Creative Arts and Humanities category to keep
from taking an extra course.
NOTE: Creative Arts and Humanities is different from the
Fine Arts requirement for the ETE program.
The courses that satisfy the University Breadth Requirements are listed online at
http://AcademicCatalog.udel.edu/Pub_ShowCatalogPage.aspx?CATKEY=CATKEY_21
10&ACYEAR=2015-2016
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Advisement/Scheduling
Tips
General Studies Courses
• ENGL 110 is usually taken in the spring of freshman year.
• Two of the three science courses should be taken by the end of sophomore year.
However, taking all three by the end of sophomore year is recommended.
• MATH 251, 252 and 253 should all be taken during the freshman and sophomore
years. It is best to take MATH 251 in your first semester if possible.
• Social Studies – at least two of the three social studies courses should be completed
by the end of the sophomore year.
• The Fine Arts course (ART, ARTH, DANC, MUED, MUSC, or THEA) can be taken
any time during the four years. Consider choosing a course that also fits the Creative
Arts and Humanities university breadth requirement.
• Please note that Fine Arts and the University Creative Arts and Humanities breadth
requirement are not the same requirement. For example, if a different course is
taken to satisfy the Creative Arts and Humanities breadth requirement, a Fine Arts
course is still required.
Professional Studies Courses
• EDUC 100 is the required Freshman Year Experience (FYE) course for ETE. It
needs to be taken in the fall of freshman year.
• EDUC 205, 210, 230, 240/247, 258 should be completed during freshman or
sophomore years.
• EDUC 387 must be taken prior to the elementary block semester.
• The other 300-level EDUC courses are fall or spring junior level courses. Students
cannot take these courses until you have successfully completed the Upper Division
Clearance requirements. EDUC 390 is an exception and can be taken before UDC if
it is taken on a study abroad trip.
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• EDUC 410 (1 credit) is for special education students only. The course can go with
student teaching, but it is to your advantage to take it earlier. Note that EDUC 230 is
a prerequisite for EDUC 410.
• EDUC 451 MUST be taken prior to the elementary block.
• EDUC 440 should be taken before the elementary block or in the winter for special
education students. Middle school and ESL students can take EDUC 440 with their
middle school block or ESL block. Please check with your advisor to see the best
semester to take this course.
• EDUC 400 is the Student Teaching course. Students doing dual certification will
student teach in both an elementary classroom as well as a classroom in your
concentration area during the first or second semester of senior year.
Concentration Courses
Please see your advisor for the best time to take concentration courses.
Middle School Math: Students must stay with the same pre-calculus/calculus sequence. In
other words, if you take Math 115 you must take Math 221; if you take Math 231, you must
take Math 232; if you take Math 241, you must take Math 242. Math 217 is only offered in
fall semester. Math 308 and 240 are only offered in spring semester.
Middle School English: ENGL 396 must be taken spring of sophomore year.
Middle School Social Studies: HIST 315 is only offered in the fall semester.
Middle School Science: SCEN 650 is only offered every odd year.
ESL: Students need to follow sequence sheet closely when it comes to ESL courses.
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The following plans are SAMPLE course sequences. This is only an example to
understand how the program can fit into eight semesters.
ELEMENTARY & ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (K-8)
*Field placement required
Freshman Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
EDUC 100 (2) EDUC 258 (3)
EDUC 230* (3) ENGL 110 (3)
EDUC 240 or 247 (3) LING 101 (3)
GEOG (3) approved list SCEN 101 (4)
MATH 251 (3) MATH 252 (3)
HIST 103, 104, 105 or 106 (3)
17 credits 16 credits
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
EDUC 210* (3) EDUC 205* (3)
EDUC 451 (3) EDUC 401 (3) spring only
Fine Arts (3) EDUC 387 (3)
MATH 253 (3) 200 Level English or above (3)
BISC 104 (4) GEOL 113 (4) spring only
16 credits 16 credits
Junior Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Elementary Block* ESL Block A*
EDUC 310 (3) EDUC/LING 472 (3) spring only
EDUC 335 (3) EDUC 428 (2)
EDUC 341 (3) EDUC 459 (3) spring only
EDUC 346 (3) Foreign Language (3)
EDUC 390 (3) EDUC 440 (3)
15 credits 14 credits
Senior Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
ESL Block B* Student Teaching*
EDUC 447 (3) EDUC 400 Elem (6)
EDUC 436 (3) EDUC 400 ESL (6)
LING 477 (3) odd fall only EDUC 433 Elem (1)
LLCU/LING 424 (3) EDUC 433 ESL (1)
UAPP/ECON 102 (3)
15 credits 14 credits
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ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH (K-8)
*Field placement required
Freshman Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
EDUC 100 (2) EDUC 258 (3)
EDUC 230* (3) ENGL 110 (3)
EDUC 240 or 247 (3) BISC 104 (4)
GEOG (3) approved list UAPP/ECON 102 (3)
MATH 251 (3) MATH 252 (3)
HIST 103, 104, 105 or 106 (3)
17 credits 16 credits
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
EDUC 210* (3) EDUC 205* (3
SCEN 101 (4) EDUC 403 (3)
ENGL Multicultural (3) approved list GEOL 113 (4) spring only
ENGL 294 (3) ENGL 396 (3) spring only
MATH 253 (3) ENGL 206 (3)
16 credits 16 credits
Junior Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
ENGL 204 (3) Elementary Block*
EDUC 387 (3) EDUC 310 (3)
ENGL 207, 208, 209 or 210 (3) EDUC 335 (3)
ENGL Writing (3) approved list EDUC 341 (3)
EDUC 451 (3) EDUC 346 (3)
EDUC 390 (3)
15 credits 15 credits
Senior Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Middle School Block* Student Teaching*
EDUC 320 (3) EDUC 400 Elem (6)
EDUC 436 (3) EDUC 400 MS ELA (6)
EDUC 428 (2) EDUC 433 Elem (1)
EDUC 440 (3) EDUC 433 MS ELA (1)
Fine Arts (3)
14 credits 14 credits
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ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH (K-8)
*Field placement required
Freshman Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
EDUC 100 (2) EDUC 230* (3)
EDUC 240 or 247 (3) EDUC 258 (3)
BISC 104 (4) GEOL 113 (4) spring only
HIST 103, 104, 105 or 106 (3) ENGL 110 (3)
MATH 251 (3) MATH 252 (3)
15 credits 16 credits
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
EDUC 210* (3) EDUC 205* (3)
SCEN 101 (4) GEOG (3) approved list
STAT 200 (3) Fine Arts (3)
MATH 253 (3) MATH 240 (3) spring only
MATH 115 (3) MATH 221 (3)
OR MATH 231 (4) OR MATH 232 (3)
OR MATH 241 (4) OR MATH 242 (4)
16/17 credits 15/16 credits
Junior Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
UAPP/ECON 102 (3) Elementary Block*
EDUC 387 (3) EDUC 310 (3)
MATH 217 (3) fall only EDUC 335 (3)
ENGL 200 or above (3) EDUC 341 (3)
EDUC 451 (3) EDUC 346 (3)
EDUC 390 (3)
15 credits 15 credits
Senior Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Middle School Block* Student Teaching*
EDUC 406 (3) EDUC 400 Elem (6)
EDUC 436 (3) EDUC 400 MS Math (6)
EDUC 428 (2) EDUC 433 Elem (1)
EDUC 440 (3) EDUC 433 MS Math (1)
Free Elective Math 308 (3) spring only
14 credits 17 credits
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ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE (K-8)
*Field placement required
Freshman Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
EDUC 100 (2) EDUC 258 (3)
EDUC 230* (3) ENGL 110 (3)
EDUC 240 or 247 (3) BISC 104 (4)
GEOG (3) approved list MATH 252 (3)
MATH 251 (3) Physical Science (3) approved list
Hist 103, 104, 105 or 106 (3)
17 credits 16 credits
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
EDUC 210* (3) EDUC 205* (3)
SCEN 101 (4) ENGL 200 level or above (3)
Physical Science (3) approved list Env Science (3) approved list
Biology (3) approved list Biology (3) approved list
MATH 253 (3) GEOL 113 (4) spring only
16 credits 16 credits
Junior Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
UAPP/ECON 102 (3) Elementary Block*
Earth Science (3) approved list EDUC 310 (3)
EDUC 387 (3) EDUC 335 (3)
Educ 451 or SCEN 650 (3) odd fall only EDUC 341 (3)
Fine Arts (3) EDUC 346 (3)
EDUC 390 (3)
15 credits 15 credits
Senior Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Middle School Block* Student Teaching*
EDUC 441 (3) EDUC 400 Elem (6)
EDUC 436 (3) EDUC 400 MS Sci (6)
EDUC 428 (2) EDUC 433 Elem (1)
EDUC 440 (3) EDUC 433 MS Sci (1)
EDUC 451 or SCEN 650 (3) odd falls only
14 credits 14 credits
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ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES
*Required Field Placement
Freshman Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
EDUC 100 (2) EDUC 258 (3)
EDUC 230* (3) ENGL 110 (3)
EDUC 240/247 (3) BISC 104 (4)
HIST 105 or 106 (3) MATH 252 (3)
GEOG (3) approved list POSC 150 or 270 (3)
MATH 251 (3)
17 credits 16 credits
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
EDUC 210 (3) EDUC 205* (3)
MATH 253 (3) GEOL 113 (4)
SCEN 101 (4) ENGL 200 level or above (3)
HIST 103 or 104 (3) ECON elective (3)
HIST 315 (3) fall only GEOG elective (3)
16 credits 16 credits
Junior Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Elementary Block*
UAPP/ECON 102 (3) EDUC 310 (3)
EDUC 387 (3) EDUC 335 (3)
ECON, GEOG, HIST or POSC elective (3) EDUC 341 (3)
HIST (3) approved list EDUC 346 (3)
EDUC 451 (3) EDUC 390 (3)
15 credits 15 credits
Senior Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Middle School Block* Student Teaching*
EDUC 348 (3) EDUC 400 Elem (6)
EDUC 436 (3) EDUC 400 MSSS (6)
EDUC 428 (2) EDUC 433 Elem (1)
EDUC 440 (3) EDUC 433 MSSS (1)
Fine Arts (3)
14 credits 14 credits
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ELEMENTARY & SPECIAL EDUCATION (K-5)
*Field placement required
Freshman Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
EDUC 100 (2) EDUC 258 (3)
EDUC 230* (3) ENGL 110 (3)
EDUC 240 or 247 (3) SCEN 101 (4)
Hist 103, 104, 105 or 106 (3) MATH 252 (3)
MATH 251 (3) Free elective (3)
GEOG (3) approved list
17 credits 16 credits
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
EDUC 210* (3) EDUC 205* (3)
MATH 253 (3) EDUC 410 (1)
BISC 104 (4) GEOL 113 (4) spring only
EDUC 451 (3) EDUC 440 (3)
UAPP/ECON 102 (3) EDUC 387 (3)
ENGL 200 or above (3)
16 credits 17 credits
Junior Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Elementary Block* Special Educ Block*
EDUC 310 (3) EDUC 431 (3)
EDUC 335 (3) EDUC 432 (3)
EDUC 341 (3) EDUC 435 (3)
EDUC 346 (3) EDUC 437 (3)
EDUC 390 (3) EDUC 428 (2)
15 credits 14 credits
Senior Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Student Teaching* Fine Arts (3)
EDUC 400 Elem (6) Free elective (3)
EDUC 400 SE (6) Free elective (3)
EDUC 433 (1) Free elective (3)
EDUC 433 (1) Free elective (3)
14 credits 14-15 credits
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NOTE: The special education concentration has 14 credits of free
electives. These credits could be used towards the completion of a
minor or for courses on a study abroad trip. You could also use these
free electives for courses in the 4+1 program (senior year). Another
option is to use these electives for any course that UD offers that
interests you.
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ELEMENTARY ONLY (single certification)
*Field placement required
Freshman Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
EDUC 100 (2) EDUC 258 (3)
EDUC 230* (3) ENGL 110 (3)
EDUC 240 or 247 (3) BISC 104 (4)
HIST 103, 104, 105, 106 (3) MATH 252 (3)
GEOG (3) approved list Free Elective (3)
Math 251 (3)
17 credits 16 credits
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
EDUC 210* (3) EDUC 205* (3)
MATH 253 (3) GEOL 113 (4)
SCEN 101 (4) Minor (3)
Minor (3) Minor (3)
Free elective (3) ENGL 200 or above (3)
16 credits 16 credits
Junior Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
UAPP/ECON 102 (3) Elementary block*
EDUC 387 (3) EDUC 310 (3)
Minor (3) EDUC 335 (3)
EDUC 440 (3) EDUC 341 (3)
EDUC 451 (3) EDUC 346 (3)
EDUC 390 (3)
15 credits 15 credits
Senior Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Student Teaching* Minor (3)
EDUC 400 (6) Minor (3)
EDUC 433 (1) Free Elective (3)
EDUC 436 (3) Free Elective (3)
EDUC 428 (2) Fine Arts (3)
Free Elective (1)
12 credits 16 credits
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Choosing a Concentration Area
Students in the Elementary Teacher Education (ETE) program choose a concentration
from the following options. These concentrations lead to a dual certification and makes
a student highly marketable.
• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Middle School English
• Middle School Mathematics
• Middle School Science
• Middle School Social Studies
• Special Education
There is also an option for an Elementary Teacher Education certification only. Please
talk with your advisor as to whether this is a good option for you.
• Elementary – single certification
All ETE students take the two-credit course EDUC 100: Introduction to Elementary and
Middle School Education in the fall of their freshman year. This course will help students
choose their concentration. The course is considered a First Year Experience course
by the University and is required for the Elementary Teacher Education major.
Students will select their concentration near the end of EDUC 100. After your
concentration area has been approved at end of first semester, students must go to
UDSIS and declare their concentration so that it appears on their transcript and on
UDSIS. This can be done by changing your major from elementary teacher education
only to elementary teacher education with the concentration.
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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Course
Credits
EDUC 401 - Language Development in the Classroom (spring)
3
EDUC 447 - Advanced Methods in Teaching English as a Second Language
(fall)
3
EDUC/LING 472 - Teaching English as a Second Language (spring)
3
EDUC 459 - Urban Schools in Urban Landscapes (spring)
3
EDUC 400 - Student Teaching: English as a Second Language
6
LLCU/LING 424 - Second Language Testing (fall)
3
LING 101 - Introduction to Linguistics I
3
LING 477 - The Structure of English (odd fall only)
3
Foreign language course at the 100-level or higher (please see below)
3
The total credits required for the ETE major with the English as a Second Language
concentration is 123. Information about this concentration is available online at
www.education.udel.edu/ete/english-second-language/.
NOTE: All courses must be completed with a C- or better. To student teach, students
must have: a minimum 2.6 cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) and a
minimum 2.75 GPA in the EDUC courses.
Approved foreign language courses
• ARAB 105, 106, 107, 200, 201, 205
• CHIN 105, 106, 107, 200, 201, 202, 205, 209, 305, 455
• FREN 101, 102, 105, 106, 107, 111, 112, 200, 205, 209, 211, 305, 306, 307,
309, 314, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 409
• GREK 101, 102
• GRMN 101, 102, 105, 106, 107, 111, 112, 200, 205, 211, 300, 305, 306, 406
• ITAL 105, 106, 107, 200, 205, 211, 212, 305, 306, 401, 403, 406
• JAPN 105, 106, 107, 200, 201, 202, 205, 209, 301, 305, 306
• LATN 101, 102
• PORT 105, 106, 216, 316
• RUSS 105, 106, 107, 200, 205, 211, 305, 401
• SPAN 101, 102, 105, 106, 107, 111, 112, 200, 201, 203, 205, 300, 305, 306,
314, 401, 403, 406
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MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH
Students in the middle school English concentration take the following courses in
addition to the ETE General Studies and Professional Studies courses.
Course
Credits
ENGL Multicultural course (see below)
3
ENGL 206 - British Literature II
3
ENGL 207, 208, 209 or 210 (genre course)
3
ENGL 294 - English Language: Grammar and Usage
3
ENGL 396 - Teaching Composition in Secondary School (spring
only)
3
ENGL writing course (see below)
3
EDUC/ENGL 403 - Lit. for Adolescents: Multimedia Texts
3
EDUC 320 - Reading and Writing in the Middle Grades (fall
only)
3
EDUC 400 - Student Teaching: Middle School English
6
The total credits required for the ETE major with the Middle School English
concentration is 123. Information about this concentration is available online at
www.education.udel.edu/ete/middle-school-english.
NOTE: All courses must be completed with a C- or better. To student teach, students
must have: a minimum 2.6 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.75 GPA in the
EDUC courses.
Approved ENGL writing courses
ENGL 227
Intro to Creative Writing
ENGL 301
Advanced Composition
ENGL 303
Script Writing
ENGL 304
Poetry Writing
ENGL 305
Fiction Writing
ENGL 306
Topics in Writing
ENGL 307
News Writing and Editing
ENGL 392
Teaching Writing One-to-One
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Approved ENGL multicultural courses
ENGL 202
Biblical and Classical Literature
ENGL 214
Literature and Gender
ENGL 344
African American Literature I
ENGL 345
African American Literature II
ENGL 348
Contemporary Jewish-American Literature
ENGL 349
Introduction to Jewish Sources: Text and Interpretation
ENGL 376
World Literature
ENGL 378
Caribbean Literature
ENGL 380
Women Writers
ENGL 381
ENGL 382
Women in Literature
Studies in Multicultural Literature in English
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Elementary Teacher Education
University of Delaware
MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS
Students in the middle school mathematics concentration take the following courses in
addition to the ETE General Studies and Professional Studies courses.
Course
Credits
MATH 217 – Algebra for Middle School Math (fall only)
3
MATH 115 or 231 or 241
3-4
Math 221 or 232 or 242
(Sequence: 115/221; 231/232; 241/242)
3-4
Free Elective
3
MATH 240 - Geometry and Measurement for Middle School Teachers
(spring only)
3
MATH 308 - Historical Development of Mathematics Ideas (spring only)
3
STAT 200 - Basic Statistical Practice
3
EDUC 406 - Teaching Math in Middle School
3
EDUC 400 - Student Teaching: Middle School Math
6
The total credits required for the ETE major with the Middle School Mathematics
concentration is 123. Information about this concentration is available online at
www.education.udel.edu/ete/middle-school-mathematics/.
NOTE: All courses must be completed with a C- or better. To student teach, students
must have: a minimum 2.6 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.75 GPA in the
EDUC courses.
Students need to place into either Math 115, Math 231 or Math 241 by their score on the
ALEKS test which is taken the summer before your freshman year. This score
will determine where you begin with your math concentration courses.
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Elementary Teacher Education
University of Delaware
MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE
Students in the middle school science concentration take the following courses in
addition to the ETE General Studies and Professional Studies courses.
Course
Credits
Biology
6
Physical Science
6
Earth Science
3
Environmental Science
3
SCEN 650 - Scientific Inquiry for Teachers (odd falls only)
3
EDUC 404 - Teaching Science in Middle School (fall only)
3
EDUC 400 - Student Teaching: Middle School Science
6
The approved biology, physical science, earth science, and environmental science
courses are listed below. The total credits required for the ETE major with the Middle
School Science concentration is 123. Information about this concentration is available
online at www.education.udel.edu/ete/middle-school-science/.
NOTE: All courses must be completed with a C- or better. To student teach, students
must have: a minimum 2.6 cumulative GPA and minimum 2.75 GPA in the
EDUC courses.
Please note that the middle school science concentration does not lead to
teacher certification in New York State because the science certifications in this
state are in specific content areas (e.g., biology) instead of in general middle
school science. This concentration does lead to teacher certification in other
states.
Biology (6 credits)
BISC 105: Human Heredity and Development
BISC 106: Elementary Human Physiology
BISC 152: Biology of Human Sexuality
BISC 171: Microbiology in Modern Society
BISC 208: Introductory Biology II
BISC 276: Human Physiology
KAAP 220: Anatomy and Physiology
PLSC 101: Botany I
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Physical Science (6 credits)
CHEM 101/102/103/104/105/106/111/112: General Chemistry
CHEM 120: Quantitative Chemistry
PHYS 133: Introduction to Astronomy OR PHYS 144: Concepts of the Universe
PHYS 139: Star and Constellation Identification (1 credit)
PHYS 141: Light, Lasers, Cameras, Perception
PHYS 143: Energy, Technology and Society
PHYS 144: Concepts of the Universe
PHYS 145: Black Holes and Cosmic Evolution
PHYS 146: Quarks, Gluons, and the Big Bang: Particles and Cosmology
Earth Science (3 credits)
GEOG 101: Physical Geography: Climatic Processes
GEOG 106: Physical Geography: Land Surface Processes
GEOG 152: Climate and Life
GEOG 220: Meteorology
GEOL 105: Geological Hazards and Their Human Impact
GEOL 108: Volcanoes and Earthquakes
GEOL 109: Planets, Asteroids and Impacts
GEOL 110: Earth History: Evolution, Extinction and the Geological Record
GEOL 111: Geology of Delaware and Its Neighbors
GEOL 115: Geological Hazards Laboratory
GEOL 120: Life’s a Beach: Geological Processes and Living with the Coast
GEOL 202: Earth Materials
GEOL 215/MAST 215: Full of Hot Air: Understanding Climate Change
GEOL 341: Climate and Climate Change
MAST 200: The Oceans
Environmental Science (3 credits)
BISC 127: Environment and Culture in Conflict
CHEM 100: Chemistry and the Human Environment
ENWC 201: Wildlife Conservation and Ecology
ENWC 205: Insects and Society (2 credits)
ENWC 214: Apiology and Apiculture (2 credits)
ENWC 215: Insects and Society Laboratory (1 credit)
ENWC 224: Apiology and Apiculture Laboratory (1 credit)
GEOG 230: Human Impact on the Environment
GEOG 235: Conservation of Natural Resources
GEOL 112: Earth Resources and Public Policy PLSC
105: Introductory Forestry
PLSC 140: People and Plants: Feast or Famine
PLSC 170: Soils and Environmental Quality
PLSC 204: Introduction to Soil Sciences
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Elementary Teacher Education
University of Delaware
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES
Students in the middle school social studies concentration take the following courses in
addition to the ETE General Studies and Professional Studies courses.
Course
Credits
Economics course
3
Geography course
3
HIST 103 or 104 - World History OR HIST 105 or 106 - US History
(whichever was not taken to fulfill General Studies; students must have one
US and one World History)
3
HIST 315 - History for Teachers
3
History course from the approved list available online at
www.education.udel.edu/ete/middle-school-social-studies/
3
POSC 150 - American Political Systems OR POSC 270 - Comparative
Politics
3
EDUC 348 - Investigating Social Studies in Middle School Communities
3
EDUC 400 - Student Teaching: Middle School Social Studies
6
Social Studies elective from ECON, GEOG, HIST or POSC
3
The total credits required for the ETE major with the Middle School Social Studies
concentration is 123. Information about this concentration is available online at
www.education.udel.edu/ete/middle-school-social-studies/.
NOTE: All courses must be completed with a C- or better. To student teach, students
must have: a minimum 2.6 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.75 GPA in the
EDUC courses.
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Elementary Teacher Education
University of Delaware
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Students in the special education concentration take the following courses in addition to
the ETE General Studies and Professional Studies courses.
Course
Credits
EDUC 410 - Assistive Technology
1
EDUC 431 - Applied Behavior Analysis
3
EDUC 432 - Curriculum for School-Aged Exceptional Children
3
EDUC 435 - Educational Evaluation for Exceptional Children
3
EDUC 400 - Student Teaching: Special Education
6
In addition to the above courses, students complete enough elective credits to total 123
credits. These electives can be used for an official university minor or for courses in the
4+1 program. They could also be used to take free electives in any area, and AP credits
can be used towards free electives.
The total credits required for the ETE major with the special education concentration is
123. Information about this concentration is available online at
www.education.udel.edu/ete/special-education/.
NOTE: All courses must be completed with a C- or better. To student teach, students
must have: a minimum 2.6 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.75 GPA in the
EDUC courses.
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ELEMENTARY TEACHER EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
Elementary (single certification)
Students must complete all general studies and professional studies courses. Students
will student teach for one semester in an elementary classroom. In addition, students
in the single certification option must complete an official university minor. Minors can
range from 15 to 21 credits. Students then complete enough elective credits to total
123 credits. For a list of minors, see www.udel.edu/academics/ugrad/ugradminor.html
Note that students cannot do the Educational Studies minor since it is in the
same department.
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Elementary Teacher Education Honors Degree Curriculum
The Elementary Teacher Education (ETE) Honors degree curriculum provides students
with the opportunity to engage deeply in the knowledge base and current issues in the
field of education through coursework and activities. The 30-credit hour curriculum
allows students to tailor their program to best match their interests and needs. Students
have the opportunity to develop close relationships with their peers and faculty through
education courses with small class sizes and projects with faculty.
The experiences in the Honors curriculum challenge ETE students to critically examine
the teaching profession and help them grow professionally. The ideas in the 200-level
education courses lay the foundation for the discussions and experiences in the 300-
and 400-level education courses. The capstone course is the culminating experience
that tackles issues in education. Students can pursue ideas that they are passionate
about in education through a research internship, independent study, and thesis
options.
All Honors students take ENGL 110 (Critical Reading and Writing) and an Honors
colloquium in their freshman year. During their program, they take at least 12 credits
required for the major and at least 12 credits in 300-level courses or higher, not
including the freshman colloquium. General information about the Honors program can
be found online at https://sites.udel.edu/honors/.
The following courses are taught by School of Education faculty and will count towards
the Honors degree for ETE students. Students may take courses from other
departments and/or pursue one of the research opportunities below to complete the
required 30 credits at the Honors level. Updated information about the ETE Honors
Degree is available online at www.education.udel.edu/ete/ete-honors-degree/.
Students are expected to take at least one honors course each year.
Freshman/Sophomore Years
• EDUC 205 – Human Development: Grades K-8 (even-numbered fall semesters)
• EDUC 210 – Beginning Literacy Instruction (fall semester)
• EDUC 240 – Legal and Ethical Issues in American Education or EDUC 247 –
The History of Education in America (odd-numbered spring semesters)
• EDUC 258 – Cultural Diversity, Schooling and the Teacher (odd-numbered fall
semesters)
• MUED 391 – Aesthetics and Education (spring semester)
• EDUC 451 – Classroom Assessment for Teachers (fall and spring sophomore year)
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Junior/Senior Years
• EDUC 310 – Reading and Writing in Elementary School
• EDUC 390 – Classroom Management for Social and Emotional Learning
Senior Year – Capstone Course
• EDUC 470 – Topics in Education (spring semester) or UNIV 490 – Honors Tutorial
(fall semester)
Research Opportunities
• EDUC 366 – Independent Study
• EDUC 469 – Research Internship Experience
• UNIV 401/402 – Senior Thesis (UNIV 402 satisfies the above capstone course
requirement)
Please see this link for further research opportunities.
http://www.education.udel.edu/research-projects/
https://www.urp.udel.edu/
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University Minors
There are numerous university minors that a student could choose as an option to
enhance their program. In the special education concentration, it is particularly easy to
do a minor, although it is not necessary. The only time a minor is necessary is when you
are pursuing the single certification option. Other options to enhance your program,
such as a study abroad program or the 4+1 program, are equally good choices. Below
are university minors that are particularly popular for students in the special education
concentration, but keep in mind that any official minor is okay.
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Human Development and Family Studies
http://www.hdfs.udel.edu/minor/
Disabilities Studies
https://www.cds.udel.edu/disability-studies-minor/
Race, Culture and Equity in Education
https://www.education.udel.edu/race-culture-minor/
Educational Technology
http://www.education.udel.edu/ed-tech-minor/
Please note that if a student chooses a minor to go along with their special education
concentration, some courses may overlap. For example, EDUC 205 could count for both
the ETE requirements and the Disabilities Studies minor. However, students must be
careful about the total number of credits prior to graduation. Overlapping courses for the
major and minor and not making up those credits with free electives could make a
student fall short of the required number of credits to graduate. Your academic advisor
will help you decide whether you need additional elective credits.
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4+1 Programs for Elementary Teacher Education Students
The following four 4+1 programs are options for Elementary Teacher Education
students at the University of Delaware. Students in these programs graduate with
their bachelor’s degree in four years and can complete a master’s degree in one
more year. The 4+1 programs enable students to complete the master’s degree
in a short amount of time because they take some of the graduate courses that
count towards the master’s degree during their undergraduate program.
• Autism/Severe Disabilities. ETE students in the Special Education
concentration can become eligible for teacher certification/endorsement
in Autism/Severe Disabilities and earn a M.Ed. in Exceptional Children and
Youth in the +1 year. Information about this program is available online at
www.education.udel.edu/4-1/autismsevere-disabilities-41-program/.
• Elementary Special Education. ETE students in the ESL or Middle School
concentrations can become eligible for teacher certification in special
education and earn a M.Ed. in Exceptional Children and Youth in the +1
year. Information about this program is available online at
www.education.udel.edu/4-1/elementary-special-education-41-program/.
• Secondary Special Education. ETE students in the Middle School
concentrations can become eligible for teacher certification in special
education and earn a M.Ed. in Exceptional Children and Youth in the +1
year. Information about this program is available online at
www.education.udel.edu/4-1/secondary-speced/.
• Childhood Foreign Language Education. ETE students who demonstrate
a minimum level of proficiency in Spanish can earn an M.A. in
Childhood Foreign Language Education in the +1 year. Information about
this program is available online at https://www.dllc.udel.edu/grad-
study/areas-of-study/ma-childhood-education-in-languages-literatures-and-
cultures
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Checkpoints and Clearances
Professional academic advisors provide advisement for the Elementary Teacher
Education majors. These advisors provide students with information about the program
in many ways, including individual advisement appointments, class meetings, email and
the Elementary Teacher Education web site at www.education.udel.edu/ete/. Students
are strongly encouraged to seek advisement each semester as planning is essential.
Nevertheless, it is the students’ responsibility to avail themselves of the major and
university policies and procedures and to complete the requirements for various
checkpoints promptly. These checkpoints are outlined below.
Upper Division Clearance
Before students may begin their upper level (methods) courses, they must satisfy
certain requirements established by the faculty in the School of Education through a
process called "Upper Division Clearance". Students are cleared for Upper Division
Clearance in March of their sophomore year at the earliest. Students must satisfy the
requirements in this clearance to take their methods courses in their junior and senior
years.
Student Teaching
All students will student teach in an elementary classroom and a classroom in their
concentration except for those in the single certification option. Students are responsible
for their own transportation to their student teaching placements. To be eligible to
student teach, students must satisfy the following requirements.
• A 2.60 GPA or above in all work completed at the University of Delaware.
• A 2.75 GPA or above in all required education (EDUC) courses. All courses
must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
• Earn a C- or better in all elementary block and middle school/ESL block courses.
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Upper Division Clearance
What is Upper Division Clearance (UDC)?
It is a checkpoint to determine a student's eligibility to begin upper-level education
methods courses. This occurs in the spring of their sophomore year at the earliest.
What are the criteria I must satisfy to be cleared?
1. Minimum overall grade point average of 2.60 in all work taken at the
University of Delaware.
2. The following General Studies courses must be successfully completed with a
grade of C- or better.
• ENGL 110
• Two of the three science courses
• Two of the three social sciences courses
• MATH 251, 252, and 253
3. Completion with a grade of C- or better and a minimum grade point average
of 2.60 in the required courses in education. The required education courses
are:
• EDUC 100 – Introduction to Elementary and Middle School Education
• EDUC 205 – Human Development Grades K-8
• EDUC 210 - Beginning Literacy
• EDUC 230 - Introduction to Exceptional Children
• EDUC 240 - Law and Ethics in Education OR EDUC 247 - History of
Education in America
• EDUC 258 - Cultural Diversity, Schooling, and the Teacher
• EDUC 387 – Integrating Technology in Education
4. Official enrollment in the major.
5. The Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators test may be required.
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Field Experiences
The numerous field experiences in the Elementary Teacher Education (ETE) program
begin in the freshman year and gradually build upon one another. There are three levels
of field experiences for all teacher education candidates at the University of Delaware.
These levels are:
• Level 1: Early field experiences
• Level 2: Methods field experiences
• Level 3: Student teaching
These experiences provide you with an opportunity to learn about the classroom
environment in diverse settings and to connect theory and practice throughout your
program.
The Level 1 field experiences in your freshman and sophomore years include working
closely with individual students and observing classrooms. These early experiences will
help you learn how to work with students and view classrooms from the perspective of a
teacher. You will complete course assignments that are linked to your work in the field in
the following courses:
EDUC 205 - Human Development Grades K-8
EDUC 210 - Beginning Literacy Instruction
EDUC 230 - Introduction to Exceptional Children
Level 1 field experience settings vary and may be located up to an hour from campus.
Transportation is provided through the Office of Clinical Studies for placements that are
not within walking distance of UD. If you have a car on campus, it needs to be
registered through Public Safety and you must adhere to proper parking regulations.
The Level 2 field experience takes place when you are in the methods courses where
you begin to learn how to teach. This experience builds on the early field experiences
and situates you in the role of a classroom teacher. You will design and implement
lessons as well as work with individual children.
You are responsible for your own transportation for Level 2 and 3 field experiences. You
will often be in school with a partner or other UD students, so carpooling may be an
option if you do not have your own transportation.
The Level 3 field experience consists of student teaching for two placements for those
seeking dual certification and for one placement for those in the single certification
option. Student teachers engage in all classroom responsibilities and complete
activities that are designed to prepare them for the teaching profession
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Field Experience Clearances
TB Testing: To comply with state regulations, it is necessary for you to show
documentation of having completed a PPD (Mantoux) Tuberculin Test to work in
schools. Please note that a Tine or Monovac Test cannot be substituted for the PPD
Mantoux Tuberculin Test. You will need to present your PPD test results to Student
Health Services in Laurel Hall prior to your first field experience.
All students must complete a TB test and present the results to the Student Health
Center. This clearance is valid for three years and must be updated prior to student
teaching. In addition, Delaware state law requires that all student teachers must
complete a new TB test within one year of their student teaching placement. Please
visit the Office of Clinical Studies website at www.ocs.udel.edu for specific details.
Criminal Background History: Prior to all field experiences, students will need to
annually complete a federal and state of Delaware fingerprinting criminal background
check.
Incoming freshmen will receive a mailing to their home with instructions for completing
their federal and state of Delaware fingerprinting criminal background clearance. Please
refer to the Office of Clinical Studies website at http://www.ocs.udel.edu/fingerprinting/
for additional details for completing the criminal background clearances.
All ETE students will need to complete their criminal background clearances annually.
They will receive an email during the mid-semester with instructions for completing
upcoming background clearances at the Delaware State Police sites. Results must be
received in the Office of Clinical Studies prior to the first day the semester. There will
no exceptions to this rule. If a student does not have an updated criminal background
clearance before the first day of the semester, he or she will be pulled from any course
that has a field placement.
Please note that criminal background clearances for employment will not serve as a
clearance for field experiences.
All criminal background clearances submitted by students must be completed within the
state of Delaware except for incoming freshmen.
Any questions regarding criminal background clearances should be directed to
clinicalstudies@udel.edu.
Stewards of Children: All student should complete the on-line program Stewards of
Children and submit the certificate of completion. The on-line training costs $10 and
takes approximately 2 hours to complete. See https://www.d2l.org/online-login-groups/
to create an account for individual training.
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Professionalism
Professional dispositions and behaviors are expected when you are in the schools and
university classrooms. Please keep in mind that you represent the University of
Delaware when you are in the field. The chart below describes the eight professional
dispositions that all teacher candidates at the University of Delaware must exhibit in
schools and university classrooms. You will be evaluated on these dispositions during
your methods courses and in student teaching. In addition, course instructors, field
instructors/ supervisors, or clinical educators may submit a Professional Dispositions
form documenting inappropriate student behaviors to the ETE program coordinator at
any time during a student’s program.
Students who exhibit behaviors inconsistent with the dispositions listed below will be
called to a meeting with the Elementary Teacher Education program coordinator.
During this meeting, an action plan is created to help students be successful in their
program. Multiple or severe disposition issues could lead to the student being removed
from the field and/or the ETE program. The dispositions policy and forms are available
online at www.ocs.udel.edu.
University of Delaware Professional Education Dispositions
1. Demonstrates commitment to the belief that all learners can achieve and persists in
helping each learner reach his/her full potential.
2. Exhibits enthusiasm, initiative, and a positive attitude.
3. Respects and considers the input and contributions of families, colleagues, and other
professionals in understanding and supporting each learner’s development.
4. Respects learners as individuals with differing personal and family backgrounds, and
with varying skills, abilities, perspectives, talents, and interests; he/she is committed
to using this information to plan effective instruction.
5. Takes responsibility for his/her learners’ learning and uses ongoing analysis and
reflection using current research, education, and policy to improve his/her planning
and practice.
6. Reflects on constructive criticism and guidance, and appropriately modifies his/her
behavior or practice.
7. Demonstrates the ethical use of assessment and assessment data to identify
learners’ strengths and needs.
8. Demonstrates professionalism by being on time; representing him/herself
appropriately through dress, language and written materials; and meeting deadlines.
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Below are examples of behaviors that you need to exhibit while in the field.
• Always behave in a professional manner when you are in schools. This means
you will be respectful, show initiative, help when asked, and graciously accept
constructive criticism. Please remember you are a UD guest in the school.
• Dress in a professional manner. This means: no jeans, T-shirts, shorts, sweats,
mini-skirts, see-through clothing, midriffs, sneakers, baseball caps, or excessive
cologne or jewelry. Exceptions to this might include some field trips, special
activities, and other situations as deemed appropriate by your clinical educator
(classroom teacher).
• Become familiar with the rules and procedures of the districts, schools, and
classrooms in which you work. Typically, these will be provided to you or
discussed with you during orientation sessions. You are a guest in the schools
and classrooms where you complete your field experiences, so be prepared to
abide by their rules.
• Effective communication is central to a good field experience. Communicate with
your clinical educators, field instructors/supervisors, and course instructors.
Always let them know when you are experiencing a problem in fulfilling your
obligations. Ask questions if you are uncertain about something, and raise
concerns before they become major problems.
• When you are assigned to a field experience site, the clinical educator (teacher)
and students are counting on you to be there each assigned day on time, to
remain for the full assigned session, and to give your full attention and
enthusiasm to the tasks you are asked to or required to complete.
• Be discreet about your personal life. If you have a Facebook or other social
media accounts, be careful about what is there for the public to see and never
“friend” a student or parent. Schools are not the best places to discuss your
social life or personal experiences. Cell phones are never appropriate in the
classroom for personal use.
• Always keep in mind that bad decisions and improper or illegal conduct can
jeopardize your teaching career. Study carefully the information contained at the
web address listed above.
You will receive more detailed information about the field experiences as you progress through
the ETE program. If you have any questions, there are many people who will be happy to assist
you including your course instructors, field instructors, academic advisors and program
coordinators.
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Professional Education Conduct Board
One of the goals of the University Council on Teacher Education (UCTE) is to ensure
“that the University of Delaware offers only professional education programs of high
quality.” UCTE establishes policies that apply to all professional education programs
and approved the following policy on December 11, 2013.
Effective immediately, any candidate in violation of UD’s Student Code of
Conduct may be removed from their field placement and/or prohibited from future
field placements.
Undergraduate candidates in professional education programs who are charged with a
violation of the Code of Conduct receive due process through the Undergraduate
Student Conduct System. Candidates’ violation(s) will be reviewed by the Professional
Education Conduct Board (PECB) if they receive a sanction other than a Disciplinary
Warning or a Notice of Reprimand by the Office of Student Conduct and meet at least
one of the following conditions:
• The sanction was based on an incident related to academic dishonesty or actual
harm to others.
• The candidate has at least two incidents on record with the Office of Student
Conduct.
• The candidate has at least one incident on her/his federal criminal background
check that is not on record with the Office of Student Conduct.
The PECB may remove candidates from their current field placement(s) and/or prohibit
them from future field placements if the candidates’ conduct would prohibit them from
being successful in a setting with children, youth, or adults (e.g., school classroom,
community center) and/or pose a risk to children, youth, or adults.
The details of this policy and other UCTE policies can be found online at
www.ucte.udel.edu/policies/.
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Praxis Subject Assessments
Elementary Teacher Education students must take the Praxis Subject Assessments
tests that are required for State of Delaware teacher certification in elementary
education and in their concentration (e.g., special education) prior to graduation.
Students must pass these Praxis Subject Assessments according to the State of
Delaware guidelines to earn an institutional recommendation for teacher
certification. This institutional recommendation is noted on students’ transcripts and is
needed to apply for teacher certification in Delaware and other states.
Please see the web page at http://www.education.udel.edu/ete/praxis/ for the list of
Praxis Subject Assessments that apply to you. This web page also includes information
on how to prepare for the tests.
When to Take the Tests
All UD teacher education candidates should take the Praxis Subject Assessments by
February of their senior year. Information on how to get and send your scores is
available online at
http://www.ets.org/praxis/scores?WT.ac=praxishome_scores_121126.
ETE students are prepared to take the Praxis Subject Assessment in Elementary
Education test after they complete their block of elementary education curriculum
(methods) courses. Students in the special education concentration are prepared to
take the Praxis Subject Assessment in Special Education test after they complete their
special education courses. Students in the ESL and middle school concentrations are
prepared to take their area-specific Praxis Subject Assessments after they have
completed most or all the concentration area coursework.
Registering for the tests
Students can register for the Praxis tests on the ETS (Educational Testing Service) web
site at www.ets.org. They can take the tests wherever there is a testing location that
administers them; they do not have to take the tests in Delaware. The test can be taken
at the UD Computer-Based Testing Center at 218 Allison Hall or at a location listed on
the ETS web site.
When students register for the test, they can designate where they want their test
scores sent. They can have scores sent to four places for free. UD students must
designate the University of Delaware (5811) as one of their score recipients. In
addition to UD, they should designate as score recipients three other states where they
may want to teach and that require the test.
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Certification
Students who complete a University of Delaware “state approved” teacher education
program, which includes achieving a passing score on all tests required by the State of
Delaware for teacher certification at the time of their graduation, will receive the
University’s institutional recommendation for teacher certification.
An institutional recommendation is necessary to apply for certification in all states.
Upon receiving the University’s institutional recommendation, students must apply for
certification through the individual state’s Department of Education. A directory of all the
states' certification offices is found on UD's teacher education web site at
www.teachered.udel.edu/certification/. Although you will not be able to complete the
application process until you have completed your program of study, you should learn
about the application process early in your senior year so that you will know what steps
you will need to complete before submitting your application (e.g., state-specific testing
requirements, physical examination).
Licensure requirements may change from year to year. Students must meet licensure
requirements at the time of their graduation, which may be different from licensure
requirements in effect at the time they entered the University of Delaware. The most
current licensure and certification requirements are available online at
http://www.teachered.udel.edu/certification/informational-booklets/
Please contact Ms. Tory McHugh at [email protected] in the Delaware Center for
Teacher Education for further questions about certification issues. To schedule an
appointment with the Certification Officer use the following link:
http://www.teachered.udel.edu/meet-with-certification-officer/
Residency Requirement
Students taking coursework at other institutions should be aware of the University’s
credit hour residency policy. To receive a University of Delaware baccalaureate degree,
admitted students must complete 90 of the first 100 credits or 30 of the last 36 credits,
full- or part-time, at the University of Delaware. To receive an associate degree, at least
31 of the required 60 credits must be earned at the University of Delaware. Additional
baccalaureate credit hour residency requirements may be required within individual
majors and minors. Students with questions about meeting this requirement should
consult their advisor or the assistant dean of their college.
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Bookmark the School of Education’s website at
www.education.udel.edu/ete for valuable information, including:
• ETE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS!
•
CERTIFICATION
INFORMATION!
• FIELD EXPERIENCE INFORMATION!
•
ADVISEMENT
INFORMATION!
• PRAXIS INFORMATION!
• INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!
• STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM INFORMATION!
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International Student Teaching
Have you ever dreamed of teaching abroad? Here is your chance! EDUC 400 is the student teaching
course you will take in your senior year. One section will be for an elementary placement and another
section will be for your chosen 2
nd
area for certification (middle school, ESL, or special education). Each
SPRING, there is an opportunity to student teach for 7 weeks abroad and then you would come back to
UD to complete the final 7 weeks of your program.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION – There are 3 schools we have partnered
with abroad that are all English speaking and can provide you with a wonderful, unique student teaching
experience.
Athens, Greece
American Community School
https://www.acs.gr/
Seville, Spain
Colegio Internacional de Sevilla-San Franscisco de Paula
https://colegiosfpaula.com/en/our-school/
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Cayman International School
https://www.caymaninternationalschool.org/
TELL ME MORE . . .
- While working with a classroom teacher every day, you will also be supervised by a UD field
instructor remotely.
- Students typically live in apartment-style dorms with other UD students.
- This is a very independent experience as you travel with a small group from UD.
- Candidates being considered need to have a 3.0 or higher and no Student Code of Conduct
violations.
- COST: regular tuition for resident/non-resident, program fee which largely covers housing,
airfare, and of course your spending money for excursions and food.
IF INTERESTED . . .
- Inform your advisor so they can help you navigate courses to ensure you are student teaching in
the SPRING of senior year.
- Start saving money.
- Stay connected with Vicki Goettel [email protected]u , the faculty director for this study abroad
experience.
- Recruitment begins in the spring of Junior year.
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REGISTERED STUDENT ORGANIZATION (RSO)
The Association of Pre-Professional Leaders in Education, or APPLE, was created during
the Spring of 2010 out of a need for a group for Elementary Education Majors at the University
of Delaware. The objective of this group is not only to unify the students in the major, but also
to create a group that would be conducive to exchanging methods, ideas, and concepts that
will be important in creating a strong generation of teachers. APPLE has
three areas of focus:
1. Professional Development
2. Social Events
3. Outreach Opportunities
Officers 2022-2023
President - Madison Barber (ETE Senior)
Vice President - Sophie Ciolko (ECE Sophomore)
Treasurer - Cara Leegan (ECE Senior)
Secretary – Tori Martin (ECE Junior)
Professional Development - Kate Dawson (ETE
Senior)
Public Relations - Jillian Nitsberg (ECE
Sophomore)
Social Chair - Kate Schneider (ETE Junior)
Outreach - Abby Vanderloo (ETE Senior)
Faculty Advisor - Vicki Goettel
Membership FUN!
Apple Picking
Paint Night
Student Teacher/Blocks Panel
1
st
Year Teacher Panel
What Not to Wear Fashion Show
Outreach with UD’s other campuses
and monthly meetings!
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Links to Helpful Student Resources
For active links visit:
https://www.education.udel.edu/ete/academic-advisement/
Academic Calendar https://www1.udel.edu/registrar/cal/
Academic Enrichment https://www.ae.udel.edu/
Advising https://www.advising.udel.edu/
Campus Map https://css-rdms1.win.udel.edu/maps/
Canvas Getting Started with Canvas as a Student
Canvas Student Guides
Canvas Mobile Guides - Student App
Career Center https://www.udel.edu/students/career-center/
Food Insecurity Blue Hen Bounty Food Pantry
Office of Clinical Studies https://www.ocs.udel.edu/
Office of Disability Support Services https://sites.udel.edu/dss/
Safety & Wellness Student Safety
Self-Care https://sites.udel.edu/counseling/self/
Services UD IT Help Ticket System
Student Support Student Life @ UD
Center for Counseling & Student Development
Tips for Succeeding in Classes Online
Tips for Online Learning
Office of Student Conduct
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Teacher Education http://www.teachered.udel.edu/
Technology Support https://sites.udel.edu/techatud/
WebReg www.udel.edu/webreg
Writing Center https://www.writingcenter.udel.edu/
Zoom Zoom Help Center
Zoom Technical Support
Counseling and Psychiatric Services
Location:
Wellbeing Center at Warner Hall
280 The Green
Telephone: 302-831-2141
Fax: 302-831-2148
For after-hours medical emergencies, call 911 or UD Hotline at 302-831-1001.
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Send the message UDTEXT to the number 741741 to connect with our Crisis Text Line, which is
anonymous and also available 24 hours a day.
You can also send STEVE to connect with a professional who specializes in supporting students of color.
