The Middle Grades Education major equips future servant leaders with knowledge of the diverse learners and content they will teach, skills in planning instruction, assessing, and managing, as well as character reflecting appropriate interaction with the school community, life-long learning, and a calling as a Christian servant leader with a Biblical worldview for kingdom service. The Professional Teaching Objectives for this major are based on the InTASC standards.
Minors
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- English
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language (TESOL)
“My experience with the Teacher Education Department was tremendous. I chose Toccoa Falls partly because of the quality of this program and it exceeded my expectations. Being able to have real relationships with staff and professors was invaluable. My time and education at TFC has given me success professionally both in and out of a classroom setting. My education coupled with other opportunities and experiences makes me grateful I made the decision to attend Toccoa Falls College.”
-Alex Merritt, Class of 2013
-Alex Merritt, Class of 2013
Program Layout
Each candidate in this program declares two areas of concentration from the four general areas offered: language arts, social studies, math, and science. Fifteen hours in each area of concentration are required in addition to methodology classes and practical application involvement. This is a 127 hour program that includes 48 hours of general education courses (including 15 hours of Bible & Theology), 15 hours of open electives, and 64 hours in Education-specific courses. Examples of classes include Curriculum & Assessment, Philosophy of Classroom Management, Exploring Diversity in Education, and Clinical Practice.
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Middle Grades Education gallery image