Suzanna Flood, M.A.T. Program Director
The teaching pathway at The University of Olivet prepares students to enter a State of Michigan alternative route to teacher certification program while teaching full-time after they graduate from the university. The teaching pathway works collaboratively with local school districts and #T.E.A.C.H. to streamline this path to becoming a teacher. Candidates must meet specific criteria to be eligible.
Through the teaching pathway, students will be involved in immersive and practical learning situations including classroom observations, small group teaching, and full-class teaching at various K-12 levels. Students will have personalized advising as well as coaching through a partnership with #T.E.A.C.H. Students completing all courses in the program will have a strong foundation in classroom planning, community relationships, instructional strategies, and child development. Additionally, students who successfully complete teaching pathway courses and graduate from the university will be able to use their earned credit toward the requirements if they choose to pursue certification with #T.E.A.C.H.
The teaching pathway may be combined with a variety of majors. Students interested in teaching at the secondary level will generally choose a discipline-specific, teachable major. Students interested in teaching at the elementary level should choose an integrative studies major to gain experience in various subject areas taught in an elementary classroom.
The Interdisciplinary Studies Program offers a minor in teaching pathways. The program pairs foundational courses in education with extensive field experiences. Students completing the teaching pathways courses will also receive credit from our partner, #T.E.A.C.H., that will help them obtain a MI interim teaching certificate through #T.E.A.C.H. upon graduation.
All of the courses are hybrid. The bulk of the work for three-credit classes is online with expectations of field placements and regular online or in-person discussions and meetings. This set-up allows students to be more flexible with their placements.
The teaching pathway minor may be combined with a variety of majors. Students interested in teaching at the secondary level will generally choose a discipline-specific, teachable major. Students interested in teaching at the elementary level should choose an integrative studies major to gain experience in the variety of subject areas taught in an elementary classroom.
For more information, contact the director of the teaching pathway at The University of Olivet.
Teaching Pathway Learning Outcomes
With the completion of this degree program, the following learning outcomes can be expected:
- Demonstrate confidence interacting with and instructing students in a variety of classrooms.
- Demonstrate effective classroom management.
- Build collaborative professional relationships within the classroom and community.
- Value diversity and adjust methods for diverse needs in the classroom.
- Demonstrate effective instructional delivery, including preparation, planning, and assessment of both students and self.
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