Drake University offers people with a passion for education and a different path to earning a teaching certificate and master's degree while gaining classroom experience. Previous video above: Drake University Senate votes on proposed program cuts to new teacher intern program Developed over the past year and approved by the Iowa State Board of Education in March, the program is a The two-year program will include students with a degree and at least three years of professional experience. Ryan Wise, dean of the Drake School of Education, said the program is aimed at people who want to become teachers but already have another job or who have barriers to becoming a teacher. He said it was created to give to those who are feeling. More traditional education education. He said the program is scheduled to launch in the fall and people have already begun to express interest. “This program removes those barriers and gives you the opportunity to come back and take the courses you need a year later and come back for a second year,” Wise said.The courses include planning and assessment, technology The focus will be on the fundamentals of education, including the integration of methods and methods courses in selected subject areas. The nine classes will be held over the fall, spring, and summer semesters. After completing the required credits, students are employed by a partner school district, typically earning an intern teaching license to work in a middle school. Or high school. This allows them to receive full pay and benefits, setting the program apart from the unpaid student teaching required in traditional education, Wise said. Des Moines Public Schools will be the lead partner for the intern program, Wise said, but the goal is to expand to more school districts in central Iowa next year. “Drake's new teacher intern program is not only another step in the long relationship between our two institutions, but it also deepens our mutual commitment to serving educational needs.” city and state,” Superintendent Ian Roberts said in a news release. “DMPS is dedicated to encouraging and supporting the next generation of educators, and this new opportunity through Drake University will open the door to the classroom for a new generation of teachers. ” In the course of teaching as an intern, students can earn an additional 10 credits without taking additional classes. Upon full completion of the program, you will earn a Master of Education degree. While Drake's new program is not the first in the state to offer educational intern licenses, it is the only one based in Des Moines and is the only one, Wise said. Those who award a master's degree in addition to a license. The University of Iowa and Morningside College also have educational internship programs, according to the Iowa Department of Education. Drake University already has a master's in education program, but the new internship opportunities will allow the university to expand its offerings, Wise said. Students with different needs. It also gives students the chance to earn more money faster. “At many schools, getting a master's degree increases your salary, so our teacher interns can get paid by their third year, not just their second year.” You are very likely to have opportunities for further advancement during your career,” Wise said. “So we think a master's degree is a real enhancement on top of licensure.” Iowa Capital Dispatch is supported by a coalition of grants and donors as a 501c(3) public charity. It is part of The State Newsroom, a nonprofit news network based in Washington, D.C. The Iowa Capital Dispatch maintains editorial independence. If you have any questions, please contact our editor, Kathie Obradovich, at info@iowacapitaldispatch.com. Follow Iowa Capital Dispatch on Facebook and Twitter.
Drake University offers people with a passion for teaching and a different path to earning a teaching certificate and master's degree while gaining classroom experience.
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A new teacher intern program developed over the past year and approved by the Iowa State Board of Education in March puts students with a bachelor's degree in any field and at least three years of professional experience into a two-year program. This is the first time it has been installed. The second focused on taking courses, and the second focused on training in a real classroom environment.
Ryan Wise, dean of the Drake School of Education, said the program is aimed at people who want to become teachers but already have other jobs or feel barriers to pursuing a more traditional education. It was established to provide programs to He said it will be available in the fall and people are already starting to show interest.
“This program removes those barriers and gives them the opportunity to come back and take the courses they need after one year and actually become a fully paid and licensed school teacher in the second year.” said Wise.
Wise said the courses will focus on the fundamentals of education, including planning and evaluation, technology integration and methods courses in selected subject areas. The nine classes are spread out over fall, spring, and summer semesters.
After completing the required credits, students will be employed by a partner school district, typically earning an intern teaching license to work in a middle school or high school. This allows students to receive full pay and benefits, Wise said, and sets the program apart from the unpaid student teaching required in traditional academic education.
Wise said Des Moines Public Schools will be the lead partner for the intern program, but the goal is to expand to more districts in central Iowa next year.
“Drake's new teacher intern program is not only another step in the long relationship between our two institutions, but also deepens our mutual commitment to serving the educational needs of our city and state. ” Superintendent Ian Roberts said in a news release. “DMPS is dedicated to encouraging and supporting the next generation of educators, and this new opportunity through Drake University will open the door to the classroom for a new generation of teachers. ”
During the course of teaching as an intern, students can earn an additional 10 credits without taking additional classes. Upon full completion of the program, you will receive a Master of Education degree.
Wise said Drake's new program is not the first in the state to offer a teaching intern license, but it is the only one based in Des Moines and the only program to award a master's degree in addition to the license. It is said that According to the Iowa Department of Education, the University of Iowa and Morningside College also offer educational intern programs.
Wise said Drake University already has a master's in education program, but the new internship opportunities will allow the university to expand its offerings to students with a variety of needs. It also gives students the chance to earn more money faster.
“Many schools offer salary increases when you earn a master's degree, so not only do our teaching interns get paid starting in their second year, but they are very likely to earn even more by their third year.” It’s career advancement,” Wise said. “Therefore, we believe that a master's degree is a real enhancement on top of licensure.”
The Iowa Capital Dispatch is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by a coalition of grants and donors as a 501c(3) public charity. The Iowa Capital Dispatch maintains editorial independence. If you have any questions, please contact our editor, Kathie Obradovich, at info@iowacapitaldispatch.com. Follow Iowa Capital Dispatch on Facebook and twitter.