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What to Expect with the Double Major
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Coursework as early as the Freshman year provides opportunities to begin observations in the field.
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Fieldwork at the Sophomore level allows for one-on-one time with a student implementing Response to Intervention strategies.
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Fieldwork at the Junior/Senior level provides opportunities in both the Elementary and Special Education settings. Candidate choice is present through varied grade levels and diverse settings.
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Junior and Senior level field placements are evaluated through the Danielson Framework, a common evaluation tool for practicing teachers.
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Senior level field placement is completed through a year-long internship model. This strengthens the collaboration and partnership between candidate and cooperating teacher.
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Education Seminar during Student Teaching placement allows candidates to learn about critical educational topics, gain interviewing skills, and garner peer mentoring and support.
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Program Directors maintain continuous connections with administrators and accomplished teachers to create high-quality field placements.
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After four years, students can graduate, be licensed to teach in elementary and special education settings, and will hold a double major.
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Our coursework provides opportunities to utilize the specific, evidence-based instructional practices needed for success across our Five Core Components of the Teacher Education Conceptual Framework.
- Assessment
- Classroom Mangement
- Content Knowledge
- Professionalism
- Teaching Strategies
Staff Contacts
Associate Professor of Education
janelled@eureka.edu (309) 467-6548Burklund Education Center
Learn MoreVisiting Assistant Professor of Education
wcarver@eureka.edu (309) 467-6864Burklund Education Center
Learn MoreEureka College graduates are employed or in graduate programs within six months of graduation.