Teacher Education
Insights from the School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers have become increasingly important as more children enter the public school system from other countries and homes where English is not spoken. ESL teachers provide formal education to these students, preparing them to succeed in the […]
Insights from the School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College Earning an online master’s degree can be challenging to fit into your lifestyle, particularly if you are a teacher, and even more so if you have parenting responsibilities. But when you consider the upside of earning a graduate degree in teaching, you realize it can […]
Insights from the School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College Educators who teach children with moderate disability have a rewarding job, but also face many challenges. Some classroom tips that can help teachers include establishing a well-thought-out classroom structure, using a direct instruction method, using the scaffolding teaching method, creating a positive culture, […]
Insights from the School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College While a bachelor’s degree is enough to enter the teaching field, a master’s degree can lead to better job opportunities, improvement in teaching skills and a higher possibility of greater income. That’s why ambitious teachers who want to take on leadership roles and become […]
Byline Insights from the School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College Educators who decide to specialize in curriculum and instruction take on one of the most important jobs in education. They focus on using the latest theories and strategies in curriculum design and instructional theory to create educational materials that lead to better student outcomes. It’s […]
Insights from the School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College Recent studies have reported that a shortage of teachers is occurring, or about to occur, in states across the country. While more acute in other parts of the country, Massachusetts faces potential shortages in areas such as English as a Second Language, Special […]
Insights from the School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College To teach elementary education in Massachusetts you must pass two sections of the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL). The first is the General Curriculum section, while the second is the Foundations of Reading section. The General Curriculum section includes multi-subject and math sub-tests, according to the […]
Insights from the School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College It seems so simple. Of course, students should learn to read. That’s been understood for generations. No one is going to argue against the importance of student literacy. However, many don’t understand just how important student literacy and reading are to student development, starting at […]
Insights from the School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College Children learn ideas about social justice early, especially at school. Some pick up concepts that help them better understand how a fair and just world works. Others may learn ideas that hinder gender, racial, and social equality. Teachers can guide students as they […]
The technical aspects of accounting are well-known. So are the practical steps future accountants should take to learn those skills and earn the rewards for doing so. Earn a bachelor’s degree, then an MS in Accounting. Pass the CPA exam and/or pick a specialty like managerial accounting or internal auditing. None of it is easy, but […]