Eastern Kentucky University College of Education

Secondary Educational Counselors

Secondary Teaching Majors should contact their education counselor during the semester in which they are enrolled in EDF 203 or 310. You should plan to complete your Admission to Teacher Education Interview during the semester that you enroll in EDF 319. Admission to the program is required before you can register for EDF 413, SED 401, or your particular content methods course(s).

The Teacher Education Checklist provides a list of the steps required prior to student teaching.

All Secondary Teaching Majors must complete 30 hours of independent field experiences. These should include observations at multiple school sites and multiple classrooms. Your education counselor will explain the specific requirements of your field of study. Forms for documentation of these experiences are available in Combs 112.

Art

Dr. Julie Bucknam Campbell 423 859-622-1637

Art Education Majors are encouraged to schedule an appointment with their Education Counselor as soon as the major has been declared to discuss options and opportunities for completion of the required 30 hours of field hours. It is the student's responsibility to make this contact, using the information provided below. With the demands of required hours in other classes, it is recommended that students begin working on the 30 required individually planned hours as soon as possible, preferably by the completion of EDF 203.

Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, Math

Dr. Melinda Wilder Case Annex 104 859-622-1476

Each secondary education student is responsible for individually completing 30/35 hours of field/clinical hours. These 30/35 hours contribute to your total of 150 field/clinical hours. The primary purpose of these field/clinical hours is to permit you to experience real world classrooms and real world secondary students. It is important to have a variety of experiences. In particular, you should gain insight into the typical high school science or math curriculum, high school teaching techniques, classroom management techniques, and characteristics of adolescents. These guidelines should be used in completing the 30/35 hours.

English, French, Spanish, Theatre Arts, Business & Marketing

Dr. Dorie Combs Combs 109 859-622-1432

Secondary Education Teaching majors in English, foreign language, and theater are required to complete 30 hours of independent field experiences, These should include time in grades 8 – 12 as well as in urban, rural, small and large schools. Three – five of the hours may be obtained through approved professional development experiences. Up to 7 hours of substitute teaching in the teaching field at a high school may also be used. Foreign language majors also count field hours completed with ESE 442 in elementary and middle school.

Family & Consumer Science

Dr. Jackie Jensen Burrier 102 89-622-2392

Observe and participate at each level: Grades 5-8, and 8-12. Up to six hours of professional conferences or workshops may be counted. Contact Dr. Jensen for suggestions for field experiences and professional development opportunities.

History, Geography

Dr. Cynthia Resor Keith 142 859-622-2165

Students may complete the 30 independent observation hours by choosing from any or all of the following options: A. Observations/assisting in social studies classrooms – grades 8 – 12. B. Attending conventions, workshops, lectures (that are not a part of a college course), professional development related to education, social studies education and/or social studies/history. C. Visiting historical sites/historical events. (Please provide a copy of your ticket stub with the report) For more specific details, click here.

Music

Dr. Cheryl Jackson Campbell 326 859-622-1396 Observation report form

Observe and participate at each level: Grades P-5, 6-9, and 10-12. Observe performing groups as well as non-performing classes (elementary general music, music appreciation, and History and Appreciation of the Visual and Performing Arts). Up to four hours of professional conference clinics (KMEA, CMENC, for example) may be counted. In addition, credit for 1 hour each for Instrumental and Choral Lab will be given.

Physical Education & Health

Dr. John Ferguson Moberly 231 859-622-1897

Observe and participate at each level: Grades P-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Up to four hours of professional conferences or workshops may be counted

Technology, Agriculture, Industrial Education

Dr. John Thomas Keith 136 859-622-2927

Observe and participate at each level: Grades 5-8, and 8-12. Up to four hours of professional conferences or workshops may be counted