“This past semester, two of my education classes were actually taught at local elementary schools. The first hour of class is a lecture, then you spend an hour in the classroom, then you all come back together and reflect on your experience.”

“I was assigned to a second-grade class. One day when I went into the classroom, the kids were working on math facts. As soon as I came in the door, the teacher chose a small group for me to work with. I sat right down on the floor and started teaching.”

“I noticed that one of the kids was having trouble with a particular concept, so when my own class got back together the next hour, I asked my classmates for suggestions. I got some great ideas and went back the next week feeling confident and prepared.”

“It’s great to be able to share experiences and solutions with my classmates and professors. Our classes at NSC are small, so everyone participates—and everyone has a voice.”