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The Teacher Education degree program provides introductory experiences in education at the elementary, middle and/or high school level and exposes students to a variety of teaching philosophies and approaches to curriculum, classroom management, student engagement and how to meet a student’s individual needs. The historical, societal and legal aspects of teacher education are also explored.
Students who graduate from this program will be able to:
- Develop an appreciation for the act of reflective practice and recognize the impact of ongoing reflection in order to become an effective educator.
- Be exposed to elementary, middle and secondary school systems while developing an understanding of the importance of meeting the individual needs of all children.
- Acquire an understanding of various educational theories and their application to the real-world classroom.
- Be exposed to a variety of teaching techniques used in today’s classrooms to meet the individual needs of all children.
Students are advised that anyone working in a public school must be free of criminal convictions as required by the NH Department of Education. Some schools may require a background check prior to observing or volunteering. Students may incur fees in meeting this requirement.