Elementary Education Residency Licensure (C55490) Certificate

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Purpose

The Elementary Education Residency Certificate curriculum provides a course of study leading to the development of the general pedagogical competencies needed to become certified to teach by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Course work includes learning theory, instructional/educational technology, diverse learners, school policies and procedures, expectations and responsibilities of educators, teaching strategies/methods for specific content/specialty areas, formative/summative assessments, data informed practice, and classroom organization/management to enhance learning.

Graduates should meet general pedagogical competencies and demonstrate effective teaching practices. Additional requirements, such as pre-service training, passing the state required assessments, and the criteria included in the North Carolina Teacher Evaluation System, are required for licensure.

Program Curriculum

First Semester (Fall)

EDU 270 - Effective Instructional Environments Credit Hours: 2
EDU 277 - Integrated Curriculum & Instruction: Math/Science Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 4 | Lab Hours 3 | Credit Hours 5

Second Semester (Spring)

EDU 272 - Technology, Data, and Assessment Credit Hours: 3
EDU 278 - Integrated Curriculum & Instruction: Soc Stu/ELA Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 4 | Lab Hours 6 | Credit Hours 6

Third Semester (Fall)

EDU 279 - Literacy Develop and Instruct Credit Hours: 4

Class Hours 3 | Lab Hours 3 | Credit Hours 4

Fourth Semester (Spring)

EDU 283 - Educator Preparation Practicum Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 2 | Lab Hours 3 | Credit Hours 3

Total Credit Hours 18

Additional Curriculum Notes

1. Eligibility: To be eligible for this program, individuals must meet the following requirements:

● Employed or under contract for employment with a school

● Bachelor’s degree (degree must meet the 24 hrs of gen ed required by NCDPI)

● 2.7 GPA

2. Completion Timeline: Overall, the program is designed to be completed in two to three years. Teachers seeking licensure can complete Robeson Community College’s residency program and be recommended for licensure in less than three years. To complete the program and be recommended for licensure, students must complete the following in their three years of residency licensure:

● Six courses (18 credit hours) with a grade of “C” or better.

● Required Testing with minimum passing scores (Praxis Math: 150 & Pearson Reading: 229)

● edTPA (passing scores all three components, edTPA PA 13: 34, edTPA PA 15: 40, edTPA 18: 48)