Teaching and Learning Career Pathway logoThe Teaching and Learning pathway is designed to introduce high school students to the field of education and lay a foundation allowing the student to transition into postsecondary studies. The Teaching and Learning pathway is designed to introduce high school students to the field of education and lay a foundation allowing the student to transition into postsecondary studies.

There are a total of four courses required for the pathway as well as opportunities for students to earn dual credit and meet Transition Readiness requirements.

T&L Pathway Required Courses

Learning Communities

Students develop an understanding of the various responsibilities and systems involved in K-12 education. Specifically, students acquire the knowledge of education through perspectives of classroom, school, district, state, and federal roles.

Learner Centered Classroom

Using research-based methods, students develop methods to impact all students while developing a growth mindset.

The Professional Educator

Students develop an understanding of how educators advance their profession within the classroom. Specifically, students gain both the knowledge and skills to plan, deliver, and reflect on the process of teaching and learning.

Collaborative Clinical Experience OR Principles of Career and Technical Education

Focused on general theory and practice of learning and teaching, basic principles of educational psychology, art of teaching, planning and administration of educational activities, school safety and health issues, and social foundations of education, the pathway is designed to:

  • Provide a balance of scholarly and clinical experiences and emphasize reflective practice.
  • Create authentic experiences that engage students in effective educator practices.
  • Create knowledge, skills and dispositions of effective educators.
  • Engage rising educators as participants in the statewide community of educators.

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Published On: March 11, 2025
Last Updated: March 27, 2025
Last Updated: March 27, 2025