University of South Carolina Spartanburg - Carolana Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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Excellence in teaching is the top priority for the School of Education. The School of Education faculty has been recognized for outstanding teaching during the past year. Most of the faculty have also been se lected by the USC Graduate pro gram to teach graduate courses in the Spartanburg area. One faculty member was recognized as Teach- er of the Year for 1979-1980. A child's education is dependent on the education of the teachersg and USCS strives fo prepare the best teachers. Our future society depends on the children. Education is an important and essential part of their lives. Q? f 'Yun

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Dr. Gunter assumes the role ot Deon ot Bust ness Admlnlstrctton cs well cms teochlng closses. Dr. Gunter clwoys hos time to help students with speclol projects. 1:91

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'r Heirs of Education The School ot Education is re- sponsible for teaching, public ser- vlce and scholarship in the area of Teacher Education. The school and Its faculty have had an ac- tlve year in all three of these areas during 1980-81. The past year has also been a very active year as well. The school received a flve year accreditation from the National Association of State Dlrecfors of Teacher Education and Certification QNASDTECJ and accomplished major program revi- slons during the year. The Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secon dary Education Programs were re vised following the accredidation reports and these changes were approved by the USCS Faculty Sen- ate. The additional area of Earth Science certification was also add- ed in the Secondary Degree Pro gram. The service functions of the school have centered around providing in-service instruction. The USCS School of Education worked with Spartanburg District 4 ln Woodruff to provide a year long curriculum development in- service course at the graduate level. The structuring of this course has been accepted by the University system as a model for ln-service delivery. Additionally, faculty members have provided in-service to all seven Spartanburg districts and dlstrlcts across the state. One ot the most successful was the Pal- metto Middle School Science Proiect greatly supported by USCS. PTGCHCOI 6XDeTl9nCe WOTklI'1Q with children is G l'l9C9SSlTY in lTGlDiT'lQ fUfUI'9 TSOCTTSTS.