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Academic Credit Opportunities

Working with Williams College faculty and staff, WEO supports students seeking academic credit for their work in local schools.
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BioEYES: Teaching 3rd grade about zebrafish

The BioEyes Winter Study brings tropical Zebrafish to 3rd and 4th grade classrooms at Williamstown, Brayton, and Greylock Elementary schools.  Elementary students breed zebrafish and then study their development and pigmentation over a one week period.  Williams students adapt lesson plans to the science curriculum for the classes they work in, work with classroom teachers to introduce concepts such as genetics and development, and assess student learning.  No zebrafish or science experience is necessary.  During the first week of Winter Study, Williams students will stay on campus and learn about setting up fish matings, embryonic development and the genetics of fish pigmentation. Additionally, students will practice teaching their BioEyes lessons. In the subsequent two weeks, Williams student will work actively in the elementary schools, and in the final week, students will write a paper summarizing their data and experience in the program. Contact Jennifer Swoap.

 

Fieldwork Opportunities as Part of a Williams Course

  • Math Tutorial with Professor Allison Pacelli (Spring 2015)
    • Students observed and taught math lessons in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classrooms at Williamstown Elementary School
  • Advanced Seminar in Teaching and Learning with Professor Susan Engel (Fall 2016)
    • Students observed and assisted 6-8 hours a week in an assigned elementary classroom at Williamstown Elementary School
  • Civic Education with Professor Justin Crowe (Spring 2013)
    • Students observed and taught civics lesson in 5th and 6th grade classrooms at Greylock Elementary School

 

Independent Studies Undertaken by Williams Students

  • Nature & Language at Williamstown Elementary School (Spring 2015)
  • 7th Grade Science Class on Vision at Greylock Elementary School (Spring 2015)
  • Music Teaching at Greylock Elementary School (Winter Study 2015)

 

To inquire about fieldwork opportunities related to elementary education, please contact Jennifer Swoap.

For other course fieldwork and independent study opportunities, please contact Paula Consolini.