ALUMNA
Spotlight
MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION :
LIBERAL ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
( Grades 4-9 ) Bachelor of Science
Areas of concentration : math and science or
A SAMPLING OF COURSES AND ELECTIVES IN MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION
Curriculum Principles and Practices Educational Psychology
Integrating Technology and Digital Learning in the Classroom
Internship I and II : Middle School Education Literary Genres : Youth Literature Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Middle School Methods of Teaching Social Studies in Middle School Principles of Special Education Reading in the Content Areas I and II : Middle School Child and Early Adolescent Development
English language arts and social studies BRE ONGLEY ’ 15
Teacher , Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Bre knew what she was looking for in a university , and when she discovered Stevenson she knew
Our middle school education program enables candidates to complete the requirements for teacher certification and to synthesize and integrate educational research and technology in the middle school classroom . The curriculum provides a foundation in young adolescent development and includes classroom management , inclusion , and assessment . The middle school education program is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education ( MSDE ) and includes the two MSDE required reading courses for middle school . In addition , Stevenson has earned national accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation ( CAEP ).
The field study portion of the program enables middle school education majors to translate theory into practice in a school environment . During the second year , candidates spend one morning each week in a middle school observing teaching at the individual , small group , and classroom levels . In the third year , candidates spend one full day each week in a middle school classroom . During the fourth year , candidates complete a year-long internship in a Professional Development School . Each candidate spends two days a week in the fall semester and five days a week during the spring semester immersed in the internship experience . Under the guidance of a professional teacher , the candidate assumes all of the roles and responsibilities of a middle school teacher . where she wanted to go . “ Stevenson fit all of my criteria . It was a smaller university with an education program that incorporated field experiences early on in the curriculum .”
Not only did the program and the school size attract Bre to SU , but the help she received did as well . “ The staff was more than helpful in assisting me with any questions I posed to them . They made me feel comfortable and excited to come to class every day to work with teachers who are passionate about their careers in education .”
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