Elementary Education

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Springfield College student and AmeriCorps program member Caitlin Schult, teaches a physical education class

Inspire Young Learners.

Few careers are as rewarding, challenging, and exhilarating as being an elementary school teacher. The need for highly qualified and well-prepared elementary classroom and special education teachers is on the rise, too. Springfield College education students graduate from the program confident and ready to take on the vital role of teaching the nation’s youngest learners.

In the Elementary Education Major at Springfield College, students will learn a variety of teaching strategies that enable them to become highly skilled and effective teachers, and gain the confidence to educate and meet the needs of all students.

Partnerships with area elementary schools provide real-world learning opportunities that distinguish Springfield College elementary graduates from the rest. Preparation begins in year one and continues through year four, at which time students begin student-teaching. Graduate will leave Springfield College prepared and ready to lead classrooms of elementary-aged children.

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Associate Instructor, Capitol Region Education Council (CREC)

Jennifer Burnham ’24

"At Springfield College I got a ton of teaching experience ranging from my pre-practicum experiences and student teaching in the Springfield and Chicopee school districts. During these experiences I learned how to teach small group and whole class lessons, how to manage behaviors, how to assess students, and how to work with parents."

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Incoming first year Springfield College students participate in June Orientation on Alden Street — Core Curriculum

Our curriculum is designed in faithfulness to the Springfield College mission and to further strengthen the Humanics philosophy of educating students in spirit, mind, and body.

The five components of the Core

Student at the Learning Commons — Career Center

The Career Center’s mission is to educate, inspire, and empower students and alumni to effectively make well-informed career decisions. The staff is committed to student learning and development, and offers a variety of opportunities and programming for students and alumni.

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Academic Success

Academic Success offers readily and easily accessible services including support in writing, mathematics, science, subject area tutoring, learning strategies and time management counseling, and assistance for students with documented disabilities.

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Studying Elementary Education At Springfield College

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