Evangel University - Lancer Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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EDUCATION 1 68 Education Winston larry On the student's level, Julie Carlson, sophomore, answers questions about story problems. Miss Carlson teacher aided in the fall semester at Watkins. Practicum makes perfect what students enrolled in: the education department encountered in classes de- signed to prepare future Learning how to teach is! teachers. Students integrated all areas of studies e social studies, science, music, physical education, language arts, and much more. Exper- ience and observation played an important role in the process of preparation. Before becoming a student teacher, an education major attends classes designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge of teaching. Foundations of Education, usually the first practicum course, gave sophomores a chance to get into the class- room. At this time, the endless paper work that plagues most teachers becomes a reality. The practicum also gave students the opportunity to decide whether teaching was for them. Janice Martin, senior elementary major, stated, The teachers stressed how to be an effective teacher. The classes were designed to help the' students have a better aware- ness of 'what is actually in- volved in being a successful teacher. For students who planned to teach secondary level sub- jects, the program was a little different. A major in any subject, such as math, business, or communications, was first required. Then, to receive a teaching certificate, a founda- tions education methods class and Psychology of the Excep- tional Child were taken prior to the student teaching semes- ter. Cindy Snyder, another senior education major, said, I learned how to deal with the psychological and physical growth of the child.ll Under- standing the learning process was a major objective of the education classes. Miss Snyder accepted a position at Glen- dale High School, which she will fill in 1981. Observation, instruction, and experience combined to mold the student into a teacher, giving them con- fidence that they will be successful in every classroom. -Clleryl Deken e Free time games are also a part of the activities that sophomore Cheryl Van Luven plans for her students. Cheryl worked at Watkins Elementary School. Photo by Winston larry.

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a9! ierfect 1115 who planned ndary level sub- gram was a little major in any 5 math, business, ations, was first n, to receive a :icate, a founda- n methods class ;y of the Excep- iere taken prior teaching semes- Iyder, another 3n major, said, I :0 deal with the and physical : child. Under- learning process abjective of the ses. Miss Snyder osition at Glen- 1ool, which she 1. on, instruction, :e combined to tudent into a 1g them con- they will be ever classroom. Y 8 -. re also a part of the homore Cheryl Van er students. Cheryl tkins Elementary Winston Larry. Iunior Opal linde assists a young student in reading. Teacher aiding was one of the education classes that yielded practical classroom exper- ience. Help with writing skills is always appreciated, as Annette Britton, sophomore, offers her services as a student aid. Winston Larry Education 1 69