Purpose

The LindenTeach program is designed to improve the preparation of new teachers, improve the achievement of all students and provide support to buildings experiencing a deficit in substitute teachers.

The purpose of the internship program is to ensure that you are preparing to be innovative, collaborative, effective and reflective;

• Innovative: to motivate creative thinking from students in the classroom by providing interesting, authentic learning experiences.  A focus on STEM and integration of technology to prepare 21st learners for jobs that aren’t yet even developed.

• Collaborative: to engage with other educators and students within the program. To find opportunities to observe master teachers in the classroom and vice versa for feedback.

• Effective: to provide a meaningful educational experience through the evidence of high quality instructional methods with a focus on the achievement of learning standards informed by appropriate assessment and data analysis.

• Reflective: to be committed to continuous improvement through professional development, research, expert and peer modeling.

Mission Statement

The Mission of the College of Education and Human Services at Lindenwood University is to provide an experiential education of exceptional quality which prepares students to successfully lead and serve as professionals in a diverse society.