Elementary Teacher Education
The Elementary Teacher Education (ETE) program prepares teachers to be reflective practitioners who serve a diverse community of learners as scholars, problem solvers, and partners, as described in the University of Delaware Conceptual Framework. All ETE majors are dually certified in elementary education and special education or a middle school content area. Students' numerous field placements begin in their first year and take place in urban, suburban, and rural settings such as the Latin American Community Center and the Bancroft Elementary Professional Development School in the Christina School District. Through the field experiences and coursework, students in this nationally accredited program have the opportunity to learn the content knowledge, how to teach this knowledge, and the pedagogical skills to be an effective classroom teacher.
Announcements
Intersession at Maple Lane Elementary School
University of Delaware Students: Do you enjoy working with children? Would you like to impress your future employer? Would you like to give back to the community by using your skills or talent?
Maple Lane Elementary School is looking for volunteers to work during Intersession January 19-22, 2010. We’re looking for people who can give instruction in dance, music, art, reading, math, science, and the graphic arts. Intersession is a four-day camp that provides remediation and fun for students. You can work AM or PM, two classes or four classes a day, with children in grades K-5. Please contact: Dean of Education Laura Glass or Gwendolyn James, Dean of Students at Maple Lane Elementary School (302)792-3906. Deadline: Dec. 16, 2009.
David A. Plastino Scholars Program
Follow Your Passion! Study grants are available for UD undergraduate students who exhibit extraordinary talent, promise and imagination. The grants support self-designed, off-campus learning experiences that make a transformational difference in the lives of Plastino Scholars.
Please attend the Plastino Scholars Interest Meeting on October 20 at 7 PM in 204 Gore Hall. For more information, visit www.art-sci.udel.edu/plastino-scholars. Applications are due December 9, 2009.
Participate in Midnight Madness and Support Best Buddies
UD Best Buddies is hosting a fundraiser on November 7th. The event, Midnight Madness, is a photo tour of campus. Teams of 6-10 can register online and fundraise for this worthy cause. Participants are asked to race around campus and take pictures of their entire time at certain locations. You do not need to be a member of Best Buddies to participate in this event. Prizes are awarded to the top fundraiser and the team with the most points. Last year’s prizes included airline vouchers, Phillies Suite Tickets, electronics, gift certificates and more!
What is Best Buddies? Best Buddies is a club on campus that pairs a UD student in a one-to-one friendship with an individual with an intellectual or developmental disability. These friendships evolve into a life changing experience for all involved.
Help support Best Buddies and their dedication to the disability community by helping them raise money with Midnight Madness!
Interested in participating? Visit www.bestbuddiesdelaware.org/udmm or contact our Recruitment Chair, Matthew Rementer, by sending e-mail to rementm@udel.edu.
