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are given the opportunity to choose between completing a semester of student teaching or a full year internship How did you know an internship was right for you? What type of students would you recommend an Internship for? "I would recommend the internship for anyone who is just itching to start teaching. "If you do an internship, be confident in yourself!

Internships Internships are unique in where you are the teacher for your classroom for the full school Internships are also paid half the salary of a regular teacher, which is great since you are technically still a student at BYU while you are doing your internship. The internships must be done through a BYU partnership district (Alpine, Jordan, Nebo, Provo City or If you plan your graduation to be in a fall semester then you are eligible for the internship option.

Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, or PE Teaching/Coaching major, you may choose to do an internship The internship option allows you to become a full-time teacher for a year, which counts as your first How did you decide where to apply for your internship? What are you most looking forward to in your internship? "Interactive reading with my kids! Have any more questions about internships?

Sarah Wilde McKay Student Ambassador Special Education (Severe/Profound Disabilities Emphasis) What originally led me to consider teaching as my career? My mom's example! My mom, Laura Wilde, is an alum of the McKay School, and now I get to walk in her footsteps! We talk about teaching often, and I asked her a few questions to share here on our blog. 1) What was your major? Why did you choose that major? "Elementary Education… I really love kids! I love helping them grasp a new concept, love seeing the lightbulb when they get it. I enjoy creating a safe and fun environment where kids can feel comfortable. I chose elementary ed because I feel like I relate well with younger kids, but I wanted the flexibility to go a little bit older as well." 2) When did you graduate? How much time have you spent teaching since? "I graduated in April 2004. I taught elementary school for 2 years (one of those as a BYU intern). I have also taught preschool out of my home for 7 of the last 10 years (taking time off for having babies)." 3) How did your time at BYU prepare you for your future? "As a BYU student, I learned to look at the world through a more spiritual lens. Even when classes were challenging and the days were long, there was always an emphasis on eternity. How was what I was doing going to affect my future self, my future spouse, and my future children? How was I being prepared to be a kind and Christlike teacher, and how was I being prepared to serve in any future callings I might receive? What did I need to do or learn in order to fulfill the work God had for me? I feel like thinking in terms of my college education fitting into my overall development as a disciple of Jesus Christ has changed the way I think about a lot of things through the years. I also met so many people from so many different backgrounds, had a lot of volunteer opportunities, and participated in a lot of various activities that I feel like broadened my perspective on people and the way we all interact." 4) How do you continue to live the aims of a BYU education as you “go forth to serve”? "Well… I still remember parts of the song my group made up about the aims during freshman orientation… I currently teach preschoolers, help in Primary, try to send texts or take treats or a meal to someone who is on my mind, and just be a cheerful and helpful person as much as possible. I am thankful for BYU’s role in helping me develop habits of spiritual and intellectual growth, as well as a service mindset." 5) Any advice for current students and future teachers? "Remember that first and foremost, you are a disciple of Christ. Although you might be teaching in a school setting, you still represent Him everywhere you go. There will be challenging days or challenging students that make you wonder why on earth you are doing this to yourself. The answer is because you care enough to make a difference. And you will make a difference. Those kids who need a little more love will always remember the teachers who gave it to them. You will never regret being kind and compassionate, especially in difficult circumstances." 6) Anything else you want to add? "I am super thankful for my time at BYU and the way it has helped shape my life!" And I am super thankful for the influence she had on me growing up! Her education at BYU not only shaped her life, but it shaped my life too! A degree in education is something that you can use throughout your life, in and out of the classroom. HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT EDUCATION MAJORS? Come meet with us! Schedule an appointment here . We would love to meet with you!

Some majors also offer the option to complete an internship. Both student teaching and internships are great options and help prepare students to "educate for eternity

Sarah Wilde McKay Student Ambassador Special Education (Severe/Profound Disabilities Emphasis) Teachers are always looking for new ideas and activities to use in their classroom, and we thought we'd share some of the favorites we've seen! While none of us have actually started teaching, we all have experience in the classroom and have seen activities that have gone well. Not every idea works in every type of classroom, which is why we have ideas from all our ambassadors! Mikaela Campbell, Early Childhood Education: One of my favorite classroom activities came from my experience volunteering at an elementary school. The kindergarten teacher there would engage the students with interactive storytelling. She wouldn’t just have the students listen to her read the book, but would involve the students in the experience by pausing to ask the students questions or invite them to act out different parts of the story. Every child was fully engaged and was eager to interact with the story. They were able to make connections to the story and their own life. Or used their imagination to picture what was happening and how they would feel or what they would do in the story. I remember one day, there was a book about crazy hair. When the teacher read the story, the students kept touching their hair or would come up with silly hairstyles they would want in their hair. Something else I noticed is how well the English language learners were included in her classroom during this activity. It reminded me how important it is to be strategic in making inclusive activities for children who speak all languages. We, as future teachers, can follow the act by simply being inclusive. All of the students enjoyed acting out the story and interacting with their classmates. They learned literacy, social, and language skills during this reading activity. I loved how they could bring their own ideas and express themselves individually and as a group. Rachel O'Malley, Elementary Education: One of my favorite class activities was using salt dough to create a geographical landscape. We used a hands-on learning strategy to physically mold and shape mountains, rivers, and valleys. We were able to practice thinking like a geographer by asking questions such as where the people would want to live, and we were able to use geographic tools, such as using a key and mapmaking. I loved doing this activity in class because I was able to have creativity in building. I enjoyed taking a break from lectures by having a fun way to remember the content and lesson standard because I was able to create meaning and engage. Sarah Wilde, Special Education: I enjoy teaching math with physical objects, called manipulatives, that the students can move around. It is an interactive, concrete way to teach the concepts the students are discovering. The manipulatives can be different shapes, sizes, and/or materials for students with fine motor skill deficits, PICA, or other disabilities that may get in the way of using basic blocks. This activity can be adapted for older students who still struggle with basic math concepts by using age-appropriate materials. Instead of rainbow blocks and TouchPoints, you can use coins (something adults have to count often) for a high school student who doesn't want to be treated like a 2nd grader while being taught 2nd grade math. By changing your manipulatives, you can adapt the activity for any age or disability. Different activities work in different classrooms, but there are fun and useful activities for everyone! We would love to hear about more activities from you! What have you seen/done in a classroom that went really well? Tell us about it in the comment section at the bottom of the page. We can't wait to hear from you! HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT EDUCATION MAJORS? Come meet with us! Schedule an appointment here . We would love to meet with you!

You will then take an internship class where you get to actually coach a high school sport! Student teaching or an internship? An internship is a full school year (August - May), paid experience, where you are the only teacher in

Are you considering choosing the internship route of the elementary education program? An internship can sound intimidating. Abbey strongly believes that an internship really prepares you to become a teacher because it places Her last piece of advice is, "if you are debating on doing an internship, do it!" If you want to find out more about internships, you can read more about them on the Education Advisement

What about Practicum, Student Teaching, and Internships? Education and Early Childhood Education majors have the option to do either Student Teaching or an Internship

Student teaching can be in a Fall or Winter semester, but an internship must begin in the fall. Student teaching can be in a Fall or Winter semester, but an internship must begin in the fall. Student teaching can be in a Fall or Winter semester, but an internship must begin in the fall.

I have an internship lined in the Nebo School District for next Fall. I am hoping after my internship year I will still be able to stay at my school and continue teaching!

a principal because it gave me the opportunity to ask any questions I had about applying for jobs, internships also really helpful for me to talk through the advantages and disadvantages of student teaching vs internship