BECOME A SPANISH TEACHER
Becoming a Spanish Teacher
So you are trying to become a Spanish Teacher OR You're thinking about it . . .
CHECK OUT THIS INFO!
Becoming a Teacher -- Secondary Education (Grades 6-12)
PATHWAY TO BECOMING A TEACHER
1) MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ALL YOUR GEN EDS COVERED!
General Education for Secondary Education 2019-2020 Changes
Secondary Education Core General Education GPA Requirement 2019-2020
SEMESTERS 1-4
2) TAKE CONTENT AREA COURSES (SPANISH!!!)
SEMESTERS 1-6
3) TAKE EDUCATION COURSES & COMPETENCY EXAMS
SEMESTERS 4-7
REQUIRED COMPETENCY EXAM INFORMATION
Updated Competency Testing Information (we suggest students take competency tests a year prior to Phase I admission to allow time for any potential re-takes)
WHEN SHOULD YOU APPLY FOR PHASE 1 (OBSERVING IN THE CLASSROOM!)
PHASE 1 = SEMESTER 7
Although there are no formal prerequisites at this time, due to course content and required class tasks, it is recommended that students have taken ED/EL 220
and are at least junior-level status before taking EL 416, IT 360, and ED 340.
THEN, APPLY FOR PHASE 2 (STUDENT INTERNSHIP)!
PHASE 2 = SEMESTER 8
This is your last semester at ESU as an undergrad!
THEN YOU TEACH SPANISH AND SAVE THE WORLD!
IMPORTANT --
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TTC is also participating in a month of online tutoring free for students. If you want some help with the CORE, PLT, or some of the Praxis II exams, contact your Modern Languages advisor (Dr. Spaulding) and they'll point you in the right direction!