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Program Learning Experiences

  Philosophy-based curriculum implemented by experienced full-time faculty with K-6 teaching experience.

Philosophy-based curriculum implemented by experienced full-time faculty with K-6 teaching experience

Participation in global experiences:
Participation in the Emerging Leaders Academy, a four-year program in educational leadership

Participation in the Institute for Educational Leadership, an educational leadership conference held at the University of Mary

Involvement in professional organizations (e.g., International Reading Association, State Math Conference, State Reading Conference, North Dakota Education Association) as participants and/or presenters

Full-time teaching experiences in classrooms with licensed teachers prior to student teaching that provide unique hands-on teaching opportunities

Mentoring and collaborative research opportunities with full-time faculty

Unique teaching experiences that help students develop the professional skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to become an effective teacher (student teacher portfolios):
  • Heritage Center: University of Mary students are provided with the opportunity to work with area elementary pupils and teach from primary sources at the North Dakota Heritage Center.

  • Gateway to Science: Students from the University of Mary teach science lessons to area elementary pupils in conjunction with the after-school BLAST program utilizing the facility and its resources at Gateway to Science.

  • Young Author’s Celebration: Students facilitate and teach to small groups at the annual Young Author’s Celebration, which is sponsored by the South Central Reading Council.
For more information, please contact:

 
Dr. Gwyn Herman
Division of Education
Elementary Education Program Coordinator
(701) 355-8087
gsherman@umary.edu

Leona Friedig  
Leona Friedig
Division of Education
Administrative Assistant
(701) 355-8058
lfriedig@umary.edu









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