Getting a Head Start on Their Teaching Careers
Posted on September 9, 2021
The 新澳门六合彩开奖记录 and Mobile County Public Schools have established an initiative that allows student-teachers in their final semester to get an early start on their careers.
鈥淭he program came about from a desire of the district and the college to begin to address the teacher shortage that so many districts are experiencing these days,鈥 said Dr. Andre Green, professor and associate vice president of academic affairs.
Student-teachers typically work in a classroom alongside a certified teacher referred to as the cooperating teacher. A University supervisor also visits the classroom several times a month to provide support and observe lessons.
In the new 鈥淭ransitioning to Teaching鈥 program, student-teachers are working in the MCPSS Academy of Virtual Learning. A team of supervisors, who are retired teachers, serve as both the cooperating teacher and University supervisor. They help with planning and providing support as needed. There are also other certified teachers onsite to provide additional help.
The student-teachers receive a monthly stipend, and the program pays their fall tuition. A goal is for each to be offered a full-time position with Mobile County Public Schools after graduation and certification.
In addition to being taught successful teaching methods in the college classroom, South鈥檚 student-teachers also have experience in elementary school classrooms.
鈥淚 think it is important to note that these student-teachers have had extensive field experiences over the past two semesters. Their program requires over 200 hours in local schools each semester in the two semesters prior to internship,鈥 said Jennifer Simpson, senior instructor and director of field services in College of Education and Professional Studies.
COVID-19 has disrupted school systems nationwide, but new ideas and strategies have also emerged as a result of the pandemic.
鈥淭he program is able to assist the district with meeting a need and the district is able to assist the college in providing this opportunity for our students,鈥 Green said. 鈥淚t is a win for 新澳门六合彩开奖记录 as we sincerely hope that in a little as seven years some of these elementary students will become Jaguars.鈥
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