University Park,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The English Education Secondary program centers on the National Council of Teachers of English's guidelines for training English language arts educators. These benchmarks outline key components that form a strong basis for language arts instruction. The NCTE standards cover four primary areas: Subject Matter Expertise, Teaching Methodologies, Student Development and Learning, as well as Professional Competencies. These guidelines represent the educational community's view that teacher preparation must address curriculum content, instructional approaches, student needs and learning processes, plus the professional educator's responsibilities within schools and society.