Why pursue an education degree and Ohio licensure at ֱ State? We prepare pre-service teachers to nurture students for the 21st century, focusing not only on teaching the needed skills, but also on developing a keen awareness of how to do so in a global community.
In addition, graduate programs in literacy, educational technology and curriculum studies support in-service educators as they pursue leadership positions within the wider educational community through master’s and doctoral degrees. TLC faculty are passionate about fostering “next generation” educators who are kind, knowledgeable, and committed to their students and their well-being.
Alternative Licensure Professional Development Institute - ALPDI
The Alternative Licensure Professional Development Institute at ֱ State serves new teachers who completed the Ohio Department of Education requirements for an Alternative Resident Educator License. These teachers have four years to complete 15-18 credit hours, depending on their area of licensure, from a state-approved professional development institute. The ALPDI program is designed to be completed in 3 semesters or one calendar year, and is 100% online.
PROGRAMS
TLC Faculty & Student Highlights
‘You May Never Know the Impact That You have’
“Teaching is one of those fields where you may never know the impact that you have,” said Lisa Borgerding, Ph.D., professor in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies at ֱ State University. The lasting impact she has had on her students in preparing them for success in the workforce through hands-on learning experiences has resulted in her being recognized and honored with the Distinguished Teaching Award.
Building Relationships While Teaching Future Teachers
Cheryl Potenza-Radis, Ph.D., assistant professor of Early Childhood Education in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies, uses her classroom to build significant partnerships and relationships with students. And now she has an Outstanding Teaching Award to demonstrate the success of that approach.
An Empathetic Solution to the ‘Complexity of Teaching’
The Summit Professor of Learning Technologies and Professor of Educational Technology, Richard Ferdig, Ph.D., has had a multitude of students come through his courses. Each student has different preconceived notions, different goals and different reasons for joining his class.
Cleveland Students Participate in ֱ State STEM Initiative
Students from East Tech High School in Cleveland visted ֱ State University to explore STEM fields and learn about available interdisciplinary opportunities.
Study Away Students Connect with History, People, Plants and Each Other
Four undergraduates went on a summer excursion to southern Montana that was chock full of people, places and events, including a stop on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation.
Contact Information
Dr. George Kamberelis
School Director
404 White Hall
330-672-2580 (phone)
330-672-3246 (fax)
gkambere@kent.edu