Inner Pathways to Teaching
EDUC 401U
SLN: 12893
Facilitators: Angel Corral (acorral@uw.edu), and Stephanie Gove (sngove@uw.edu)
Dates: Thursdays, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Location: MGH 284
prerequisites: previous Inner Pipeline seminar (EDUC 401), or the GEN ST 300 Colloquium (through the Education, Learning, and Societies minor),and sophomore standing or higher.
add codes available from pipeline@uw.edu.
Teachers are one of the most influential people in shaping our society and younger generations, yet there is a shortage in the field of qualified, dedicated teachers. In this seminar, we will help prepare students who are interested in teaching apply for graduate school or alternative teaching programs by working on personal statements, resumes, and interview strategies, as well as classroom experience. We will also discuss the issues surrounding education of teachers, tackling the debates of teacher quality, preparing teachers for cultural diversity, and the future of teacher education under the Obama-Arne Duncan administration. Students will obtain all of the necessary information and support to feel confident when taking the next steps in their teaching careers.