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Our new pool table is great for sorting and organising resources for my lessons. Going to see my preppies tomorrow so I made a Christmas Activity Booklet. #christmaslesson #lessonprep #pooltablehasbeenclaimedearly #preserviceteacher #teachingpracticum #prepclassroom (at Burpengary East) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXFV4JfPvrv/?utm_medium=tumblr
Last day of my teaching prac. Need to put on a sad face though, because I have some little people who have not been looking forward to this day. #teachingpracticum #studentteacher #teachinglittleminds #littlepeopleteachingbiglessons (at Burpengary East) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWJo8QjMXQA/?utm_medium=tumblr
Last week of prac! Supervisor Teacher and my students’ thank you gifts are all done. #teachingpracticum #professionalexperience #studentteacher #preserviceteachersaustralia #prepclassroom (at Burpengary East) https://www.instagram.com/p/CV9YuQrPBx0/?utm_medium=tumblr
Education majors assist in migrant education program
Children of migratory agriculture workers have a better chance at future academic success thanks in part to a program called the Migrant Education Program (MEP) and students in Bloomsburg University’s College of Education are playing an important role.
The MEP, which just concluded its 22nd year in Hazleton and third year in Harrisburg, is a four-week program designed for children from kindergarten through grade 11, whose parents are involved in the agricultural business as migrant workers. At both sites, BU is partnering with the CSIU Migrant Education Program to facilitate a summer school/camp experience for English learners. This year the Hazleton program featured 70 students.The theme of this year’s session was the rain forest.
The National Migrant Education Program was established more than 50 years ago and exists today in most states to provide educational support to a highly mobile student population by utilizing experienced coordination among participating states, a national student information database, a sophisticated intrastate database and customized, evidence-based instruction to participants.
Caryn Terwilliger, associate professor of teaching and learning, spearheads the program for Bloomsburg University students.
“Our education majors participating in the MEP summer school/camp earn college credit while gaining valuable teaching experience that provides language and academic support to assist English learners,” Terwilliger said. “Having BU education majors working with learners in their certification area and being mentored by MEP teachers creates opportunities for these future teachers to understand how to plan and implement learning activities that are meaningful and relevant to the varied needs of their learners. Furthermore, this program provides our education majors a greater understanding of the important role of building professional rapport and relationships with students and their families.”
Molly McCafferty ’18 is in her third year working with the students in Hazleton and says the program not only benefits the children but also the BU students who participate in the program.
“I was studying abroad in Spain and just happened to be checking my email and saw a note from (BU professor) Dr. (Caryn) Terwilliger looking for help,” said McCafferty. “I started as an intern, then became an assistant and this year, I served as a teacher for students in grades 9-11.”
McCafferty added. “It’s a real joy to see the progression of the students learning, even from the second week to the fourth week, and knowing you are helping them get caught up in school. I also see them gain much more confidence in areas like reading and math. It is very rewarding.”
Michael Fox ’17, from Hazleton, is a fifth-grade teacher in the Hazleton School District. He started at Bloomsburg as an accounting major but soon changed his major to education. “I’ve always had a passion for teaching and I wanted to be involved in a hands-on program where I could work very closely with the students. This program offered that and more.”
A vital part of the preparation for any teacher is the work in preparing the lesson plan. The MEP is hands-on in that regard.
“Each Friday we plan for the following week by spending four hours getting ready,” says Fox. “We teach two lessons each day. Dr. Terwilliger then observes us. It is very helpful.”
One BU graduate, Jenny Lipps ’16, who knows first hand how the students feel because she arrived in the United States from Equador not knowing English.
“It was important for me to be part of this program because I wanted to share what I know and work to become a teacher,” said Lipps. “I know exactly what these students feel when they walk into the classroom and don’t understand anything.”
“In class, when you can’t understand what’s being said, it’s like waking up from a coma,” said Lipps, who came to the United States in 1992. “You can’t comprehend anything. You have to learn how to do everything all over again. Even how to dress and eat, all while trying to learn a new culture.”
“For the kids, it's tough,” Lipps added. “They move and get sent to school and are expected to know what’s going on in the classroom. I wish this program was bigger and could help more children.”
The program benefits children of all ages, but the younger the student, the easier it is for them to learn.
“This program strengthens the students both academically and socially,” said Fox. “Those coming in as kindergarteners are learning the basics, so in August when they start school they have a base to work from.”
Children can be in the program for up to three years and in those three years can have quite a progression in their skills. Reina Alberto ’18, a native of the Dominican Republic, is in her third year with MEP.
“There was a student in the class my first year when I was doing a practicum,” said Alberto. “I’ve had him in class for each of the three years I have been here and I can really see the progression in language and confidence.”
Along with McCafferty, Fox, Lipps and Alberto, Jennifer Canales and two current BU students, Rebecca Bove and Alissa Hetherington were also part of the program. Both Bove and Hetherington feel the program gave them the confidence they needed to be teachers and the knowledge that they made the right decision in wanting to be a teacher.
“The benefits of the MEP summer school/camp always exceeds what our education majors expect,” Terwilliger said. “Not only does this experience develop their ideas about teaching and learning, but it also enhances their cultural awareness.”
In May, 16 junior and senior early childhood and middle-level education majors from Bloomsburg University's Department of Teaching and Learning concluded a two-week immersion practicum class working and teaching in elementary and middle schools in Bethlehem. The students were under the direction of Molly Maranella, associate professor and chair of the teaching and learning department.
Among the areas where the students assisted were the Lehigh Valley Hispanic Center Food Pantry, as well as the James Buchanan Elementary School.
Participating in the two-week practicum were Taylor Palazzi, Nicole D'Arcy, Hannah Marks, Gabrielle Zukowski, Ashley Weinberg, Macy Barbacano, Joseph Kline and Anthony Russino. Also, Jennifer Waring, Sarah Townsend, Rachel Sammartino, Elias Gabel-Tripp, Kathryn Johns, Morgan Petsis, Alyssa Armstrong, and Jillian Kolva.
Mad libbing "Hakuna Matata," courtesy of the Milton Practicum 👌😆🎤 #CollaborativeLearning #HuskySummer (at James F. Baugher Elementary)
Exciting news! I have been assigned to Westminster School for my APT practicum! In 2.5 short weeks I will be given the privilege to walk the halls of the school that once housed one of the greatest band programs in central alberta. Brian Appleby's music program was(is) well known throughout Alberta and Canada. Now under the directorship of Carla Gust the program is still excelling wonderfully and I could not be more excited to be a part of it for 9 weeks!
Click on the above link to view school's website.
