Building Bridges: Transformative Student Teaching

Catalog description

Building Bridges focuses on the dynamic intersection of collaborative clinical experiences, reflection, and professional growth. Student Teaching equips teacher candidates with the tools to build meaningful partnerships with parents, community stakeholders, and professional peers, leveraging digital tools and communication strategies to enhance student learning. Teacher candidates will develop skills for navigating legal and ethical responsibilities, and fostering inclusive, equitable learning environments. Emphasizing self-assessment and reflection, teacher candidates will be prepared for the complexities of modern education and will emerge as reflective, collaborative, and resilient educators ready to inspire and lead. Supervised clinical experiences are required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all courses in the major.