This course combines discussion, guided practice, and actual teaching experiences in a local middle/high school/academy. Attention is given to using North American Division and TN Learning Standards to guide instruction and assessment. Secondary teacher candidates become familiar with content pedagogy as well as resources for planning, instruction, assessment, and evaluation. This course is offered for biology, chemistry, English, history, languages, mathematics, physics, and religion, which includes Encounter training for secondary education. A required field experience provides opportunity for application of knowledge, skills, and dispositions. Prerequisite(s): Achieved Teacher Education Candidacy or EDUC 201.