BGSU Partners in Context and Community

Professional
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-Toledo Teacher
-BGSU Faculty





Choosing your major and your place of residence at BGSU will be two of the most important decisions you make at the start of your college career. If you want to become a great teacher and make a difference in the schools that need your help the most, then Partners in Context & Community (PCC) may be the place for you. PCC is an innovative program in Kohl Hall for education majors interested in teaching grades 4-12. The PCC Residential Learning Community provides a friendly and supportive home in which to live and study. PCC students learn to teach by actually teaching and working in high-need urban schools beginning their very first semester at BGSU. Students gain valuable practical experience while developing close ties to faculty, peers, school administrators and teachers.

PCC is supported by the U.S. Dept. of Education and is considered to be one of the most progressive and promising teacher preparation programs in the country.
v PCC Students v Beyond the classroom v Designed for your success v Requirements for Participation v How to apply
PCC students say: "I like the idea of being directly in contact with the kids and directly teaching. They know my name and respect that I am there to help them." -Mike Zang, Castilia, Ohio "The PCC community is a very close-knit group, a place of importance, where you are not anonymous. It will help me develop faster and be better prepared for going into the classroom." -Janna Greene, Bellevue, Ohio
v PCC Students Learn to teach by working with students in Toledo Public School classrooms and community organizations on a weekly basis Take innovative University courses that model new theories in teaching and learning. PCC courses satisfy requirements of all education programs. Enjoy use of a private PCC study and reading area Take a 1-hour seminar course where you meet with all your PCC peers. Here, you will much interaction time in small group discussion- reflection as you examine timely educational issues as well as your own field experiences. to top v Beyond the classroom PCC members participate in a variety of co-curricular and extracurricular activities designed to make learning more successful and enjoyable. Activities include: Interaction with experts and leaders in education Group dinners and other social events Opportunities to attend professional conferences to top v Designed for your success You live in Kohl Hall with other PCC students, so it's easy to get to know one another and to work together on class assignments and projects. Faculty members are chosen for their teaching skills, dedication to and interest in student success. You can develop leadership skills while making a contribution to improving our society. to top v Requirements for Participation A desire to teach in high poverty urban schools. Enrollment as a freshman, sophomore or junior student at Bowling Green State University. Residence in the Kohl Hall for the first year. Payment of a $275 participation fee per semester to help cover some of the additional costs of the program. to top v How to apply Select Kohl Hall and PCC on the On-Campus Housing Preference Form from Office of Residence Life. (Online Application of Residence Hall Program) (Download Residence Hall Program Application Form ) Submit a PCC application to the PCC office. Application forms are available from: Partners in Context and Community 209E Harshman Hall Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH 43403 (419) 372-9443 Fax: (419) 372-9779 Email: pcclc@listproc.bgsu.edu to top
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