SCENES FROM NCE The National College of Education
NLU VIEW: What about opportunities for educators who want to seek additional skills? RM: Over 60% of our students in the National College of Education are educators seeking to advance their careers. We also have developed coursework that leads to Illinois endorsements in areas like ESL, special education, reading and technology. We recently streamlined our M.Ed. programs — fewer degrees and more majors, so students can create their own pathways. And we’re launching a Learning Sciences Education program, with a strong educational technology core, in recognition of the importance of understanding how we learn and teach in different contexts and with different tools.
NLU VIEW: What does the future hold? RM: Innovation and leadership are central to the identity of NLU, so the College has consistently engaged in close collaboration with our partner schools and districts. For example, we’re working with CPS to launch a new residency program for bilingual education professionals to pursue their teaching licenses and will continue working with area districts, independent schools and non-profit organizations to prepare and support teaching and learning. Additionally, our endorsements are offered fully online, with pathways to a degree, providing students with a lot more flexibility and opportunity for students who aren’t close to one of our campuses.
“One of the really miraculous things that I think is true of the philosophy of National Louis University is that everything we learn in class is applied to what we are doing in our real jobs.” —Carla Sparks NCE alumna
“Choosing NCE to pursue my master’s degree was the best decision that I ever made; I am proud of the confidence I gained as a leader in the classroom.” —Lexi Beesley NCE recent grad
“We have an opportunity to give back to the future leaders of tomorrow, because you never know — one of the future leaders could be an instructor or administrator of a school of one of my grandchildren.” —Rosita Riley, NCE adjunct faculty member
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National Louis University VIEW | Spring 2018
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