Radford University
ENGL ED Licensure Process
Teaching Facts
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A Career In-Demand!
Studies indicate that national shortages have made demand higher than ever for qualified, enthusiastic teachers.
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A Career That Matters!
Studies depict a passion for impacting the lives of young people and the future as an extraordinary quality among new teachers.
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A Career You Love!
Studies show that two-thirds of teachers in K-12 express continued satisfaction with their chosen profession in teaching.
Degree Progression
Freshman Year
Like most students, the freshman year is spent primarily completing general education courses and low-level major courses. This year is a great opportunity to begin forming important connections with other students and faculty within the School of Writing, Language and Literature (SWLL) through attendance and participation at various program events. See our SWLL homepage for a list of events this semester!
Sophomore Year
During their sophomore year, most students are finishing up their remaining general education requirements and enrolling in more major-specific courses.
Early in the fall semester, English Education students meet with a faculty advisor in order to map out their individualized program-of-study, review any necessary certifications and discuss the various extracurricular requirements for teaching licensure.
In the spring semester, based on the plan developed with their academic advisors, students typically begin taking English Education concentration courses, as well as other Professional Education courses.
Junior Year
During their junior year, students explore innovative, science-based methods for teaching writing, literature and language arts.
In the fall semester, students attend a mandatory meeting about applying for the English Education program and typically finish any remaining major courses (i.e. any pre-TEP required courses).
In the spring semester of their junior year, students formally apply for the teacher education program in order to start the student-teaching placement process (with student teaching occurring during their senior year). In this spring semester, it is also recommended that students attempt the PRAXIS II exam, which tests knowledge in particular subject areas related to K-12 education.
Senior Year
During the fall semester of their final year, students spend three days per week working directly within a classroom while being mentored by an experienced teacher. In addition, each student is supervised by a faculty member in the English Education program. During this time, students "shadow" the classroom teacher, co-teach several lessons and eventually design and teach several lessons on their own.
During the spring semester of their final year, students work full-time with a mentor teacher in a classroom setting and are again supervised by faculty in the English Education program. During the student teaching experience, candidates are gradually given more control of the classroom until they are fully responsible for the planning, delivery and assessment of all classes.