度 & 项目 自由研究
你的小学教学之路
If you desire to pursue a career in elementary education, 通识教育专业是个不错的选择. The major helps you develop expertise in all subjects normally taught in the elementary classroom and prepares you for the CSET (subject-matter exams) required for entrance into a California Teacher Credential Program.
拥有通识教育学位, you are well-positioned to earn a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. On the regular track, you return for a fifth year to earn a teaching credential. 经过精心策划和努力工作, you may be able to complete both the 自由研究 major and earn a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential at in four years at 韦斯特蒙特的教师资格证书计划.
什么是通识教育?
在加州, 不像其他州, those who wish to pursue a career in elementary education generally choose a multi-disciplinary major called 自由研究. The 自由研究 major is a degree primarily in academic content, allowing you to develop expertise in all of the subjects that are normally taught in the elementary classroom.
Westmont’s 自由研究 major is a state-approved program for Elementary Subject Matter, aligned with the CSET examination that allows entry into a teacher preparation program for a Multiple Subject (Elementary) credential.
样品跟踪
按年份划分的样本曲目
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秋季(13个单元)
春季课程(13个单元)
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秋季(17个单元)
春季(17个单元)
学期(3-4个单元)
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秋季(16个单元)
春季(16个单元)
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跌落(19个单位——过载)
春季(18个单元)
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秋季(14个单元)
春季(15个单元)
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秋季(18个单元)
弹簧(19个-过载)
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秋季(18个单元)
春季(15个单元)
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秋季(18个单元)12月以124个单元毕业
春季(15个单元)研究生单位
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Students in the Cultural Diversity class pair up with students at a largely Latino elementary school to build relationships, 倾听彼此的故事, and ultimately write the stories in a class book.
Students in the Children’s Literature class host a 草原的一天 (story telling, 游戏, 跳舞, 草原的野餐, 手工制作)当地小学生.
在教学课堂上的探索, students engage in a real-world discussion about selecting scholarship recipients. Students also complete a 40-hour fieldwork placement at a local school.
Student teachers promote the teaching profession by connecting with students alternate years by visiting a local high school education academy or inviting high school students to campus for a "让我们谈谈教学" conference.
教师强调
与员工见面
的职业道路
Most 自由研究 majors pursue a teaching credential
"Teaching cultivates my own love of learning. I seek to inspire students with innovation, collaboration, and perseverance in learning."
"I love guiding curious young minds as they grow and develop with new exciting challenges."
"My favorite aspect of teaching is the relationships I build with students and seeing how this positively influences their learning."
The Westmont Teaching Credential Program provided me with relevant and engaging tools, 以及基于研究的策略. I developed into a professional educator through hands-on learning, 动态指令, 以及强大的师资支持.
"Eager hands waving and minds full of thoughtful wonder about the world is why I love to teach."
的职业道路
Graduates teach in a variety of K – 12 classroom settings from public to private, 许多人在国际学校教书. 在野外教了几年书之后, graduates often pursue educational administration, 学校心理咨询, 或者甚至添加一个额外的凭证.
艾莉森·朱迪19岁 discovered that Westmont prepared her in more than one way to become a teacher. “The faith-filled teachings and relationships with friends and teachers cultivated the compassion and perspective necessary for approaching teaching from the heart,她说。.
大流行期间, nine Westmont student teachers used their creativity during this unique and challenging season while learning to teach. Placed in four schools in the Santa Barbara Unified and Hope School Districts, the students took credential courses at Westmont, 无论是网上的还是面对面的, while collaborating with their cooperating teachers in a remote K-12 classroom.
安娜·卢斯，22岁, a liberal studies major who values culture and language, hopes to incorporate both into her future teaching career.
学生获奖
优秀文科毕业生
安娜·卢斯是一个有责任心的人, 明亮的, and determined student who enthusiastically pursued a major in 自由研究 and a minor in Spanish. Anna cares deeply for marginalized students and will pursue a credential at Westmont in 2022-23.
教育 教师 describe Amanda as a conscientious student who takes on leadership roles confidently, while at the same time acknowledges and respects the voices of her peers. She is articulate and thoughtful and loves working with young children.
教育 教师 describe Linda as a thoughtful student who cares deeply for others and desires to promote equity as a future teacher. She is always engaged in classroom conversations, 问很好的问题, 在和同事一起工作时，她是一个领导者. She will pursue a credential at Westmont in 2021-22.
凯特·蔡斯是一个终身学习者, she will make a difference with children and will be a change agent for good.
Katie Judson is pursuing a teaching credential at Westmont in 2020-21. She brings resilience, fresh ideas and passion to the teaching profession.