Visionary Educators Cohort
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Unique Focus or Emphasis:
The Visionary Educators Cohort emphasizes innovative and forward-thinking approaches to teaching and learning. Our focus is cultivating educators adept at current educational practices and pioneers in integrating emerging technologies, diverse pedagogical strategies, and inclusive methodologies. This cohort is dedicated to fostering creativity, critical thinking, and adaptability, preparing teachers to inspire and lead the next generation of learners in a rapidly evolving educational landscape. The Visionary Educators Cohort aims to shape educators capable of envisioning and implementing transformative changes in their classrooms and beyond.
Location of Courses:
Most courses will be taught at San Diego State University. One course each semester will meet at a location in the Sweetwater School District.
Locations of Student Teaching:
Visionary Educators Cohort student teachers will student teach in the Sweetwater Union HS District. Most student teachers will spend one semester at a middle school and one semester at a high school.
Days/Times (approx. schedule of student teaching):
First semester, Visionary Educators Cohort student teachers spend approximately 15 hours a week at their assigned school site, and must be available for student teaching between the hours of 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM. SDSU course work is scheduled from 4:00 PM - 6:50 PM Mondays through Thursdays each week of the SDSU semesters. During the second semester, student teachers spend approximately 25 hours a week at their assigned school site between the hours of 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM.