OBU School of Education offers March 5 “Discover Teaching” event for high school students
January 18, 2024
OBU’s new “Discover Teaching” event isn’t just about a profession, it’s about people – students.
The Henry F. McCabe Family School of Education’s gathering for ninth through 12th-grade students is scheduled for 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 5, in the Geiger Center on the OBU campus. Registration by students is required for the free event and limited spots are available.
The day will include three hands-on sessions focused on teaching children of all ages. Breakout sessions include various subjects such as reading, math, science, history, Spanish, theatre, music, art, and special education.
Lunch and a tour of OBU are included.
A special breakout session will be offered for high school faculty and administrators who accompany students.
“The new Discover Teaching event at OBU is being held to ignite a passion for teaching and help students better understand the joys of a career in education,” said Dr. Liz Justice, chair of the OBU School of Education.
Students will also get the opportunity to learn about financial support for future educators in Oklahoma through the “Inspired to Teach Scholarships” and the TEACH grant.
Justice encouraged students to consider the influence teachers have had and are having on them.
“Think about your favorite teacher, the one who helped you discover your passion for science,
your love of reading or who helped you realize music as your true calling,” Justice said. “Teachers, just like your favorite teacher, shape the leaders of the future, building positive and inspired future generations.”
She also reminded those who are thinking about becoming a teacher that this event is for them as well.
“If you are someone who enjoys working with kids and are considering how you could inspire the next generation, Discover Teaching is for you,” she said.