Reflective journal entries centered on teaching and learning, field trips, and field experiences are shared each day. Collectively, these activities result in a well rounded learning experience toward the preparation of pursuing teaching as a profession. Assigments are given to the SIFT students in a college like- syllabus format. Due dates are provided, and every week a new sheet of paper with the specific requirements of that assignment are handed out. Students present the finished projects to their fellow SIFT students in class, explaining their reasoning as to why they did what they did.
Reflections vary depending on what the students choose to reflect on.
Reflections are generally about a page long and cover the students thoughts on college life, daily learning field experiences, and field trips. The field trips are designed to show students how to use non-classroomfield trips to further the classroom education that they recieve in everyday school environments. A program designed to show students how to work together as a team to enhance their abilities and strengths. Students learn how they can incorporate local historical sites into lesson plans. This on-campus, childhood development center allows students to work with children in Early Childhood Education.