Recommender:
The student who has asked you to fill out this recommendation form has applied to the Teacher Education Program at the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø. Your insights regarding the applicant’s abilities, character, and personality are greatly appreciated.
The Teacher Education Program (TEP) prepares undergraduate students to become highly effective, reflective, justice-seeking educators. The program leads to an initial license in Massachusetts at the secondary or middle school level.
Grounded in urban-focused teaching and learning opportunities, the TEP has three primary components:
- A comprehensive program of study in Education coursework
- A solid grounding in subject matter knowledge
- A robust sequence of field-based experiences
Each of these components includes an emphasis on reflection and social justice education.