English File Pre Intermediate Teacher 39;s Book Pdf

[Teena Ruiter]

Thepreparation to become an intermediate teacher includes several options. Depending on what specialization of education and training a future teaching professional chooses, several career paths are also available.

In education, grade levels are most often categorized as elementary or secondary. Elementary buildings most often include classrooms for grade levels from preschool through fifth grade. Secondary, or high school, buildings are most likely to house ninth through twelfth grade students. In many districts, there are sixth, seventh, and eight grade students in separate school buildings, usually either called a middle school or junior high. In some school districts, fifth grade and ninth grade classrooms are also included in intermediate level buildings.

Future teachers who pursue elementary education degrees take a variety of courses in order to be prepared to teach a range of subjects. Most elementary school curriculum programs require for one classroom teacher to instruct math, science, social studies, reading and writing, and history. Other prospective teaching candidates might choose to specialize in an area such as music or physical education, which typically requires a different path and completion of separate state requirements.

Some universities also have options to complete a generalist teaching program from kindergarten through up to the eighth grade level. In these programs, there could be requirements to also major in a specific academic subject area.

Like elementary teaching degrees, future educators who are interested in working in secondary level classrooms will complete a variety of courses in teaching methods, psychology, and other general education classes. Additionally, degree-seekers in secondary education programs will be required to declare a major and minor area of study from areas including English, mathematics, science, psychology, business, and more.

In order to fully qualify to be a teacher in districts throughout the United States, education professionals are required to successfully pass examinations in teaching areas. Elementary teachers must pass a test based on either general classroom subjects or a specialized area such as music, physical education, art, or a foreign language. Teaching professionals who are seeking opportunities in secondary level classrooms must complete a test in a major and minor area of study to earn certification. Additional requirements, such as student teaching, are also necessary, depending on district and location.

Certification is granted for kindergarten through sixth grades or seventh through twelfth grades. Both certifications can help a teaching professional meet the requirements to teach at the intermediate level, depending on the grade level. There are also options for kindergarten through seventh or eighth grades and seventh through twelfth. Full requirements for teacher certification by state can be found at the U.S. Department of Education website.

Depending on subject matter expertise, interest, and goals, a future education professional can choose to specialize in teaching specific age groups and grade levels. With the right education and certification, an intermediate teacher will be prepared to lead students in fifth through eighth grade classrooms.

Beginning in fall 2020, ILA will offer ILA National Recognition and ILA National Recognition With Distinction of initial licensure programs for the roles of elementary/intermediate classroom teachers.

Program faculty who prepare elementary/intermediate classroom teachers are invited to examine their program using the standards and matrices delineated in Standards 2017 to determine if they meet the criteria for ILA National Recognition and ILA National Recognition With Distinction.

Institutions submit a self-study that will be evaluated by a team of ILA-trained reviewers. Specific attention will be paid to how programs align with elements and rubrics identified in Standards 2017. If your self-study garners distinguished results and approval, you will receive ILA National Recognition.

Programs that have earned ILA National Recognition and garnered distinguished ratings and approval may advance to Stage II, which involves a site visit to your institution. A team of ILA-trained reviewers will be tasked with assessing your program through the dual lens of Standards 2017 and your self-study as well as conducting interviews with faculty, administrators, and current and former students.

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