What does Brian Say?
- NAURESCOLLEGES
- Apr 18, 2020
- 2 min read
Hello COE students, RCA Erika here. "What does Brian say?" will give you all the information you need to know about the DeMiguel program. This will include the PDS mission statement, locations, schedule, key characteristics, and students' quotes. We hope this helps you with any questions you had about this cohort. Enjoy!
PDS Mission Statement:
The Professional Development School (PDS) program promotes the exceptional professional preparation of teacher candidates through a variety of high-quality practicum experiences and research-based pedagogy. Additionally, PDS prepares students by developing a high-level of content knowledge and fostering dynamic engagement in the school community. PDS promotes whole-child practices that are developmentally appropriate in addition to being child-centered and progressive in approach.
DeMiguel Locations:
- DeMiguel Elementary School
- 26 participating teachers
- K-5 Practicum Placements
- Mountain Charter School
- 6 participating teachers
- K-5 Practicum Placements
- Middle Schools
- Sinagua, MEMS, FJA, NPA
- 6-8 All Subjects
PDS SCHEDULE:
Term 1 Courses:
ECI 308: M/W 8:30 AM - 11 AM (This is when you will be at the schools)
ECI 402: M/W 12:45 PM - 2 PM
ECI 403 M/W 2:20 PM - 3:35 PM
ECI 303: T/TH 9:35 AM -10:50 AM
Key Features about DeMiguel PDS:
- 250-300 hours (total)
- Term 1
Guided Reading/Running Records
- Term 2
Small-Group Science and/or Math
- Term 3
Small-Group Social Studies
PDS offers the following:
- Guest Speakers
- International Experiences
- Experiences
- Field Trips
- Ganado, AZ to judge the Primary Science Fair
- Lowell Observatory
- Innovative Schools (Creighton; Cottonwood)
- Guided Practicum: allows NAU students (Teacher Candidates) to take theory and put it directly into practice using methods from Literacy, Science, Math, and Social Studies
- Seminars: provide a way to connect theory to practice, reflect, and learn about new topics.
There are three seminars per semester
Topics Include: Multiage Education, Restorative Justice, Child-Centered Education, Progressive Education, Types of Schools, International Education, Integrated Curriculum, and many more
DeMiguel Student Quotes:
“The PDS program will help you reimagine the potential and purpose of the classroom, putting students back at the center of education.”
“I believe the PDS program is the most integral part of my college experience in the College of Education that has prepared me for my future career. The opportunity to culminate my coursework experience with the school mentorship program has greatly increased my knowledge of the education field.”
“The PDS cohort offered by the College of Education is a program that allows you to build relationships and strategies with your teachers, aiding one in their future career. It also helps in making new connections with people who have become close friends while learning the fundamentals of education.”
“The PDS program will change your life and your perspective on education. I am a far better educator now after having learned child development and how to be child-centered in my approach to teaching.”
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