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Westminster places a focus on real-world success. Education majors begin their course work in their freshman year by observing and then assisting teachers in actual classroom settings. You may also opt to work in a variety of educational placements during summer to gain new perspectives and ideas. Once you graduate, your faculty advisor will be there to assist you as you transition to your own classroom.
Education majors receive personal attention as part of a learning community that encourages them to develop critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication strategies. The community also fosters understanding of others as they prepare to teach in a global, technological society.
“The professors at Westminster are unique,” said sophomore education major Amanda McCormack. “I don't think I could find a better group to show and teach me what being a good teacher is all about. Each one has brought something different and unique to my education. They have given me confidence in my abilities and myself as a pre-service teacher.”
Unlike many colleges where the first priority of the faculty is research, at Westminster the first priority of the faculty is teaching. There is no better place to study education than a college that has education as its keystone. Your classes will be small and intimate enough that you will receive the attention of a first-class instructor often and to your great advantage. Additionally, Westminster’s focus on interaction and leadership means that in all of your classes you will act as an instructor to your peers at some point or another. |
