San Juan College

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Year 1: Foundations in Teaching
You will begin with foundational courses in child development, educational psychology and cultural awareness. Your early classroom experiences introduce you to classroom observation and strategies for teaching reading and math. 

Year 2: Hands-On Classroom Experience
You will explore lesson planning, teaching strategies and meeting the needs of all students. Your practicum experience will provide hands-on classroom engagement with experienced mentor teachers. The program culminates in a capstone course, preparing you for transfer to a bachelor’s program or employment in an educational setting.

San Juan College ensures you will gain real-world classroom experience throughout your program.

Year 1: You will begin by observing experienced teachers in local schools to learn classroom management techniques and instructional strategies.

Year 2: You will participate in a practicum experience, including teaching lessons in reading and math in supervised classroom settings.

Residency & Fieldwork: Through partnerships with local school districts, you will engage in project-based learning, small-group instruction and culturally responsive teaching practices under the guidance of mentor teachers.

San Juan College will prepare you to meet the needs of all learners through:

• Curriculum that highlights the unique perspectives of people in New Mexico.
• Training for all learners including strategies for various learning needs and special education.
• Practical experience in different educational settings provides hands-on practice.
• Ongoing professional development including workshops and speakers ensuring you are ready to teach all students.

San Juan College provides mentoring and coaching throughout the teacher education pathways, including: 

• Mentor support from faculty and mentor teachers during coursework and field experiences.
• Coaching through weekly check-ins and monthly sessions to help refine teaching strategies.
• Post-graduation support through the San Juan College Educator Academy for networking, professional development and job placement.  

San Juan College improves its programs through data-driven decisions and strong partnerships.

• San Juan College collaborates with local schools to align teacher prep with classroom needs.
• Research-based curriculum focuses on literacy, math and cultural responsiveness.
• Feedback from students and educators helps shape the education program.