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Recent
graduate Jessica Pettigrew ’03
found her way to the classroom by giving piano lessons
and encouraging her students to sing and perform.
“That’s when I decided what I wanted to
do,” she said. “I loved watching them
learn.”
“At Champlain there’s
plenty of opportunity to get in the classroom and
teach what you have learned.”
- Regan Galipeau ’00
“Champlain has opened my eyes…showing
me things that I can accomplish that I might never
have considered before.”
- Heather Auclair ‘03
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Middle level licensure
requires two (18 credit minimum) minors.
In Champlain’s Middle School
Teacher Education program, you will
dual minor in English and history.
This degree prepares you for a license
to teach in two discipline areas at
the middle level (grades 5-9).
Program Highlights:
- Hands-on learning -- Participate
in student teaching during seven of your eight semesters. In
fact, you’ll be out working with students your very first
semester.
- Learn from experts in the field --
Champlain’s professors are master teachers with
decades of experience working with middle school students.
- Dual
certification -- Preparation
for dual certification in language
arts and social studies, will make
you extra-desirable, and extra-flexible,
when filling teaching positions.
- Strong integration of technology
-- Learn using state-of-the-art technology resources,
including multimedia technology to create an electronic portfolio
to showcase your collegiate work for principals and school board
members. Technology is increasingly used in today’s classroom
and Champlain’s reputation as a leader in technology education
means that you will have the skills you need to be at the front
of this trend.
- Become licensed to teach --
Graduates are eligible for Vermont Teaching Licensure, which
is recognized in 48 states, including all of New England, New
York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. All courses are aligned with
state and national standards for teacher education.
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