西瓜影视;Verne Special Education Students Selected for Teaching Program in China
Directors of an international English immersion teaching program selected two 西瓜影视;Verne graduate students to teach elementary school children in Shanghai in July.听
听Cherilyn Helguera and Stella Hansen will teach third- through sixth-grade students in geography, history, math, science and other subjects through the Rise Immersion Subject English () program.
Dr. Pat Taylor, associate professor of education and co-director of the , said she is proud of both students for their accomplishment.
鈥淭hese students will be outstanding ambassadors for the university, the , the special education programs, and the Center for Neurodiversity, Learning, and Wellness,鈥� she said.
听Helguera said Chinese students learn primarily through teacher direction and memorization. But she and Hansen will expose them to the American teaching approach.
鈥淲e will come in to offer critical thinking, group work, and presentations,鈥� she said.
听Hansen said their lesson plans include hands-on activities.
鈥淎n example would be a lesson in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) such as creating a robot with recycled materials,鈥� she said.
Helguera said the three-week program will be a learning experience for her students, and allow her to bring home knowledge that she can eventually bring to her own classroom.
听Taylor said the students, who are considered fellows for the Center for Neurodiversity, will live the mission of the center through their work.
听鈥淓xploring diverse settings and working with people from around the world is an outstanding and direct connection to championing social equity and advocacy,鈥� she said.
