Alumni Perspective
“I could just start off with a very inquiring style of teaching. I had Lawrence modeling that conversational style of teaching in the college setting, which was actually very easy to transition into a first- or second-grade room.”
Michelle (Gibson) Johnson ’17, Elementary School Teacher in Appleton Area School District
Religious Studies, Education Studies
Appleton, Wisconsin
Elementary Education | The Lawrence Minute
Lawrence's education program prepares graduates to teach in diverse settings, connect their subject matter with broad human concerns and commit to a lifetime of learning.
Psychology of Learning
An introduction to brain structure and development in childhood and adolescence, memory systems and types of learning, and approaches to building knowledge, improving skills, and deepening understanding. Culminating topics include motivation, the nature and development of expertise, and instructional design.
Teacher Certification
Teacher certification is available to Lawrence students, alumni, and graduates from other colleges and universities.
Education Studies Outcomes
Students interested in education policy, counseling, administration, and community development get closer to their career goals with an education studies minor.