1. 1. Understanding of the knowledge, skills, and processes of English as defined in the Virginia Standards of Learning;
2. 2. Skills necessary to teach the writing process and the different modes of writing such as narrative, descriptive, expository, persuasive, and analytical and to employ available technology;
3. 3. Knowledge of grammar, usage, and mechanics and their integration in writing;
4. 4. Understanding of and proficiency in pedagogy to incorporate writing as an instructional and assessment tool for candidates to generate, gather, plan, organize, and present ideas in writing to communicate for a variety of purposes;
5. 5. Understanding of the nature and development of language including vocabulary appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose;
6. 6. Knowledge of reading strategies and techniques used to enhance reading comprehension skills in both fiction and nonfiction texts;
7. 7. Knowledge of communication skills including speaking and listening skills and media literacy;
8. 8. Knowledge of varied fiction and nonfiction from young adult, British, American, world, and ethnic and minority texts appropriate for English instruction;
9. 9. The ability to provide experiences in communication arts, such as journalism, dramatics, debate, forensics, radio, television, films, and other media production;
10. 10. Skills necessary to teach the analysis and production of media literacy;
11. 11. Skills necessary to teach research including ethical accessing, evaluating, organizing, crediting, and synthesizing information; and
12. 12. Knowledge of the Virginia Computer Technology Standards of Learning and their integration into English Language Arts.

The program in English shall ensure that the candidate has demonstrated the following competencies:

Statutory Authority

§§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-298.2 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 34, Issue 24, eff. August 23, 2018.