Author: Taylor University Math Department

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) recently recognized Taylor's mathematics teacher preparation program as meeting the criteria for excellent, research-based techniques. This recognition validates the strong mathematics courses taught and the development of the future teachers through attention to best practices and opportunities to develop those practices in practicum/internship experiences. Future mathematics teachers… Continue reading Taylor’s Mathematics Teacher Preparation Nationally Recognized

Have you ever thought about traveling overseas to complete your student teaching? Taylor University provides such an opportunity, and Senior Mathematics Education major, Abby Pyle, seized it!  In the Fall of 2021, Pyle traveled more than 4,000 miles to Bonn, Germany to fulfill her student teaching requirements.  Pyle hopes one day to teach the children… Continue reading Enriching Experience: Abby Pyle Traveled to Bonn, Germany!

by Andrew Friesen, Senior Mathematics Education Major I had a really great experience student teaching in Bolivia. Some of my greatest joys were hanging out and building relationships with my students, living with an amazing host family that shared their city and life with me, and getting to travel in Bolivia and Peru. I met… Continue reading Reflexiones Sobre Mi Tiempo en Bolivia (Reflections on My Time in Bolivia)

I spent 10 weeks at Yorktown Middle School and 8 weeks at Blackford High School. One of my greatest joys through my student teaching experience was being able to pour into and care for students with different stories and in different situations. I felt honored that whether my student was stressed about an assignment or… Continue reading Impactful: Caroline Flick’s Account of Student Teaching

Nestled among central Indiana rural towns, lies Wes-Del High/Middle School in Gaston, Indiana.  It was here that Senior Mathematics Education student, Hallie Kaiser, completed her student teaching.  She was given the opportunity to teach a variety of classes at a variety of levels: Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics, and 6th grade math.   Motivating students and… Continue reading Salt & Light: Hallie Kaiser’s Tale of Student Teaching