Purpose

The LindenTeach program is designed to improve the preparation of new teachers, improve the achievement of all students and provide support to buildings experiencing a deficit in substitute teachers.

The purpose of the internship program is to ensure that you are preparing to be innovative, collaborative, effective and reflective;

• Innovative: to motivate creative thinking from students in the classroom by providing interesting, authentic learning experiences.  A focus on STEM and integration of technology to prepare 21st learners for jobs that aren’t yet even developed.

• Collaborative: to engage with other educators and students within the program. To find opportunities to observe master teachers in the classroom and vice versa for feedback.

• Effective: to provide a meaningful educational experience through the evidence of high quality instructional methods with a focus on the achievement of learning standards informed by appropriate assessment and data analysis.

• Reflective: to be committed to continuous improvement through professional development, research, expert and peer modeling.

Mission Statement

The Mission of the College of Education and Human Services at 51¸£ÀûÉç is to provide an experiential education of exceptional quality which prepares students to successfully lead and serve as professionals in a diverse society.