The Loading... program will allow students to explore and think outside the box, leading them to become teachers that will change lives.
What You Will Learn
- Principles of Education
- Course work in Literacy and Special Education
- Real-world use of student achievement data and how to provide effective feedback to ensure student success
- Practice of theory and effective teaching techniques under the guidance of certified teachers and college supervisors
- Effective classroom management skills and techniques to engage students and create exciting lessons
- Guidance and support from faculty
- Student Teaching
Unique Program Features
- Begin working with school age children as early as your freshman or sophomore year
- Math/Science center
- TESA - Teacher Education Student Association
- Sheard Literacy Center
- Student Teaching opportunities in many counties within NYS as well as NYC, Canada and Australia
- Education scholarships
- Faculty support
- Small class sizes
Fieldwork Experience
- Work closely with certified teachers in elementary classrooms
- Support and guidance of college supervisors during field placements
Questions?
Contact Lisa Stewart, Undergraduate Teaching Education Advising Coordinator, at (315) 267-3429 or stewarla@potsdam.edu.