by: Dr. Kathy Richardson-Jones, Coordinator
During Spring Semester, members of the Teacher Education Division were involved in a number of activities including professional and community activities that are highlighted elsewhere in the newsletter. Working with students and schools is a joyful process for all of us. We are so pleased each year when we hear about the successes of our students in the completion of their internships and as they move into their chosen profession.
Activities related to transformation of the Teacher Preparation Program are supported by shared decision making with Content Area faculty members. Spring activities included:
- Continued refinement of the Master of Arts in Teaching and Undergraduate programs of studies.
- Participation in activities related to the Center for Partnerships in Schools.
- Participation in systemic renewal and curriculum development for the Berkeley Country School District through course offerings related to "The Patriot Project."
- Finalization of the proposal to add a joint MAT program in Middle Grades with the College of Charleston.
- Incorporation of Darkness to Light into MAT and Undergraduate preparation and in taking that training to various community groups.
- Monthly Undergraduate Education major meetings which have served as platform for learning about the profession and getting to know other education majors and have been sponsored by the Education Leaders Club.
- Analysis of data collected through the revised assessment system as well as graduate information provided through the Commission on Higher Education to further improve the programs to ensure success of our candidates and the K-12 students they will teach.
We believe that education is a process and that you grow teachers. Through our Learner-Centered approach, the Teacher Education Division also strives to model best practices through experiential classroom learning experiences and field experience activities that make a difference in the lives of our students and the K-12 students they work with.
