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Teaching children and young adolescents is a very important and personally rewarding occupation. Becoming a successful elementary/middle school teacher requires hard work, creativity and responsibility. Teachers must understand the children they teach, know the content knowledge, and must communicate effectively. Great teachers are knowledgeable across broad content area.

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UW-Eau Claire middle childhood through early adolescence program leads to licensure to teach in elementary and middle level schools Grade 1-8 in the state of Wisconsin.

The Education Advantage

UW-Eau Claire has earned an excellent reputation for the quality of its preparation of teachers, and its graduates are employed throughout Wisconsin and the United States. Elementary education is one of the largest majors at UW-Eau Claire. It is a very competitive and selective program that offers one-on-one relationships with faculty who practice what they preach; allowing for opportunities for student teaching abroad; excellent networking with school districts; and strong collaboration among faculty across the College of Arts and Sciences to develop relevant course content for future teachers.

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Instructional and informational technology are well integrated throughout the program, providing for mastery of emergent tools and materials. Early in the program, students work in schools to become acquainted with the professional responsibilities associated with the profession and to examine their education and career goals.

Diverse Teaching Perspectives

In additional to traditional student teaching placements you may choose an intercultural immersion opportunity in Washington, D.C.,