We train next-generation educators while also sharing effective approaches for Christian school teacher recruitment.
A partnership between the Division of Teacher Education at Bob Jones University and Christian Schools
Maybe you enjoy working with kids, but have always wondered what it would be like to be a teacher? This course is designed to increase your exposure to teaching and build a foundation for further study in the field of teacher education.
You will also participate in field experiences that involve observing and assisting professional K-12 teachers.
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“Teachers are influencers. Christian teachers influence with eternity in mind.”
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Throughout this class, my desire to be a teacher has grown as well as my attitude toward teaching. After this class I still believe that God is directing me towards being a teacher.
When I started this class, I was seriously thinking about a teaching career, but I didn't know if I was cut out for it. Now that I'm at the end of this class, I know I can do it. I also know some of my strengths and weaknesses as a teacher and feel very prepared to go into college knowing what I have to work on.
I believe that this class genuinely changed me, inside and out. And has given me a new perspective for how to become a great Christian educator.
This class has definitely given me an excitement for teaching. This class has opened doors that has allowed me to learn with one of my teachers, inspire my passion for education, and follow the way that God wants me to go. It really opened my eyes to what teaching presented and opened my heart for what God wants me to do in the future.
God is calling me to be a teacher. I am super thankful for this class, my mentor teacher and my classroom teacher. Without them, my future could have been way different. This has been an amazing experience, and I am excited to use the skill I have learned in my own classroom one day.
This class is a fantastic opportunity for [my daughter] … Thank you for your ministry and excellent educational challenge!
Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about Teachers for Tomorrow.
The Teachers for Tomorrow program is a partnership between the Division of Teacher Education at Bob Jones University and Christian Schools. The purpose of the program is to encourage junior and senior high school students to learn more about the teaching profession and to encourage them to prayerfully consider a future career in the classroom.
Each week, you will be introduced to a different Christian School educator who will be presenting the content. You will listen to a 30-40 minute presentation on a particular topic and then complete a 10 question quiz and some type of application assignment. You will also participate in a discussion on the topic with other students from other Christian schools that are enrolled in the class. Finally, you will submit a weekly reflection report of your experiences in your assigned classroom. From time to time, there will be special projects included in the program.
Each Christian school will determine the amount of elective high school credit that will be awarded for participation in the Teachers for Tomorrow program. Talk with your administrator about options for dual credit.
Students involved in the Teachers for Tomorrow may register for optional dual credit. Registration materials will be provided during the second semester of the program. Students who successfully complete the Teachers for Tomorrow program are eligible to receive credit for Ed 100 Introduction to Education from Bob Jones University. A $50 processing fee will apply.
The presenters in the Teachers for Tomorrow program will be individuals who have been or are currently involved in Christian Education. These will include educators from Christian Schools across the country, members of the Division of Teacher Education faculty at BJU, and employees of BJU Press.
Each week, you will engage with a different topic regarding teaching. A complete list of the topics is included here.
You will be assigned to a classroom teacher at your Christian school as a teacher’s aide. You should plan to work with your teacher for 2 – 4 hours each week of the program. You may request to have multiple assignments throughout the school year in order to get experience with different grade levels and subject areas. The field experience at the individual Christian school will be assigned by the Teacher for Tomorrow’s program Mentor Teacher.
Talk with your Christian school administrator about your interest in being involved in the Teachers for Tomorrow program. Send them to this link and ask your administrator to complete the request for more information.
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