Ten Reasons to Consider Calvin's Teacher Education Program

	Christian Perspective on Teaching
	Knowledgeable Faculty
	Variety of Experiences in Schools
	Off-Campus Opportunities
	Over 30 Teachable Majors and Minors
	Nationally Accredited
	Excellent Curriculum Center
	Small Class Sizes
	Many Career Opporunities
	Scholarships Available

If you are a high school or transfer student, contact Admissions for information about applying to Calvin or scheduling a campus visit.

All others, please contact the
Education Department.

Comments From Our Graduates:

99% understand the impact of a Christian worldview on teaching and learning.
98% feel prepared to use a variety of teaching strategies.
97% give Calvin's Teacher Education Program an overall rating of "great" or "good."
97% feel prepared to celebrate diversity among students as one of God's gifts.
96% feel prepared to approach teaching with enthusiasm and energy.

Percentages were compiled from a survey of all '07 education program graduates.

"The Christian emphasis has been very encouraging."

"Calvin has prepared me very well for teaching. I learned ways to reach all students through a variety of activities to meet the needs of diverse learning styles."

"The professors were supportive and encouraging. They helped me to develop my professional abilities."

"The faculty truly care for their students and are willing to help, discuss educational issues, and are generally friendly individuals who definitely put the students first. I cannot say enough kind words of the many people I have encountered at Calvin from the fellow students to the excellent faculty. This was a great experience."

"Thank you for this opportunity to express my appreciation for the tremendous experiences and education I have received at Calvin College. I am amazed at all that I have learned here, and I am thankful for the professionalism, unbelievable expertise, and godly conviction of every professor from whom I had the privilege of learning. I thank them for teaching me how to express my own personal worldview and beliefs in all aspects of my life and in my teaching. I appreciate the time, advice, and encouraging words of all my Education professors, advisors, and so many others who prepared me beyond my expectations for teaching. I have developed a deep understanding and conviction of the uniqueness of each child of God, and the incredible responsibility I have been given to guide them to a godly way of being in this world."