Increasing demands of math and science education require additional preparation of future teachers, as well as collaborative efforts to enrich their experiences.
The Center provides an opportunity for pre-service teachers to:
- experience being taught in a technology-rich classroom, and practice using the latest technology
- focus on revised NYS Learning Standards
- be immersed in cooperative learning strategies
- develop project-based, authentic, activities and learning experiences
The Center also:
- fosters collaboration among mathematics, science, and teacher education faculty
- serves as a resource for curriculum development with faculty in the School of Arts and Sciences
- allows regional teachers are the opportunity for professional development