The Student Teaching and Field Placement experiences boast a clear set of research-based program goals and carefully sequenced learning experiences.
Students will learn to integrate what one teaches with how it is taught and will receive more than 1,000 hours of experience in public school classrooms. The program functions in close collaboration with exemplary local public schools and has selective and rigorous standards for admission and retention of students as well as rigorous performance requirements that are relevant to effective teaching practice.
Student Teaching Spotlight:Kenna Katarski
Ms. Katarski recently guided students through Ancient China by helping them create detailed Salt Dough Maps, a hands-on project designed to explore the physical, environmental, and human geography that shaped this fascinating civilization. From the towering Himalayas and the vast Gobi Desert to the crucial rivers that enabled trade and agriculture, students had the chance to sculpt and understand how these features influenced Ancient Chinese society.
This creative approach allowed students to visualize and physically engage with the geographic challenges and resources that influenced the region’s culture, economy, and history. Ms. Katarski’s passion for history and innovative teaching methods are making a big impact on East Fairmont's young learners.