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About Education
Teaching is more than a career; it is a calling. One part of our calling as Lakeland teachers is to prepare the next generation of educators — including you. The education program at Lakeland is committed to providing aspiring teachers with the skills and practical experiences they need to thrive in the classroom. Beyond skills and knowledge, though, the program helps students to develop into teachers who are caring and reflective, address the needs of all children and make a difference.
Lakeland's education program strives to meet the professional, practical, and personal needs of future teachers. First, our students receive all the coursework, knowledge, and assistance they will need to exceed Wisconsin's requirements for teaching certification. Second, they receive the pedagogical tools and practical experiences that starting teachers need in order to succeed in their own classrooms. Finally and most importantly, our education majors are encouraged to develop their own voice and teaching style through continual hands-on engagement with the teaching process.
Lakeland's program in teacher education is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and is accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC).
Students who complete the professional sequence in education will be able to:
- understand and apply educational theories, instructional strategies, and management techniques within the classroom;
- employ current educational research methods and assessment techniques to evaluate and improve learning opportunities;
- appreciate and celebrate diversity in the classroom, adapting their teaching styles to meet the needs of children with different backgrounds, strengths, and approaches to learning;
- use information technology competently to enhance teaching and learning;
- communicate effectively, both verbally and nonverbally, in order to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom; and
- continually evaluate and reflect upon the effects of their choices and actions on pupils, parents, and others in the learning community.
Education Faculty
Click the links below to learn more about Lakeland's education faculty.
Wayne Homstad
Dr. Wayne Homstad, Associate Professor of Education, joined the faculty in 2003. Prior to coming to Lakeland, Homstad was an English teacher in the Sheboygan Area School District for 36 years. ...Read more about Wayne Homstad
Mehraban Khodavandi
Dr. Mehraban Khodavandi, Education Division Chair and Professor of Education and Psychology, has been a member of the faculty since 1981. Khodavandi earned his doctorate from the University of...Read more about Mehraban Khodavandi
John Yang
Dr. John Yang, Associate Professor of Education, joined the faculty in 2004. He teaches courses in mathematics teaching techniques, science teaching techniques, and educational technology. As a...Read more about John Yang
