The Theory Into Practice Program (TIP) is a four year program for students who want to be elementary school teachers in grades K-6. The TIP program emphasizes the application of theory and research to the day to day world of elementary teachers in a wide range of schools. Courses and field experiences focus on helping students develop the entry level skills and knowledge needed to employ the current and emerging diagnostic and instructional "tools" which are used in a majority of elementary schools and which will allow them to successfully teach students with a diverse set of abilities. Through their subject concentration area students gain in-depth experience in the subject of their choice, such as math, science, language arts, social studies, or fine arts. Program experiences are designed to help students identify knowledge that is worthwhile for elementary students and to design and teach lessons constructed around such knowledge. As a whole, program experiences provide for a close "fit" between course work and field experiences with the goal of providing students with many opportunities to apply and reflect upon what they are learning.

Program Requirements

Theory Into Practice (Elementary) Program Assessment System: