School of Education Student Experiences

“The performance-based learning tasks help me build a portfolio of my student teaching file and get third-party feedback from other professionals in the education field about my teaching strategies and implementation.”

“What surprised me the most about Dallas College was that a Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education and Teaching is offered. Both my mother and father went to college but never earned a degree, which means I will be the first to earn a bachelor’s degree.”

“The wealth of knowledge and experiences taught by the team of professors in the Child Development and Early Childhood Education College was outstanding. My life has been forever changed by them and these programs. The level of commitment they brought to teaching using relevant hands-on learning, field experiences and mentoring further enriched and elevated my learning experience.”

“Because of my personal experience, I highly recommend this program to any student who wishes to make an effective, long-lasting impact in our society through the most important avenue which is our youth. This program prepares you to pay forward to our community the gift of a meaningful education that a group of individuals once gifted to us.”

“Dallas College helped my career because I was able to not only become a director of a child care center but also complete my bachelor’s degree. I would highly recommend that other students attend Dallas College; it was a life-changing experience for me.”

“Honestly, the best part of my experience was the peers and instructors I met along the way. I had the privilege to learn from passionate and knowledgeable minds. Listening to stories and scenarios from them helped me not only to excel in the classroom but in my professional growth.”

“At Brookhaven, the Child Development professors are so passionate about what they do; they really pay attention to each individual and are very supportive. They not only want us to learn but also to understand what we’re learning — and they care so much!”

“I chose to become an educator in the first place to provide a service to our future children to help my community and support society. Serving in the United States military helped me to see that I not only serve my country, but must serve the individuals in my state, community, and city.”

“I would recommend Dallas College for lots of reasons, whether someone is a first-time college student or is a working adult preparing for career advancement. There is something offered for everyone, from credit to continuing education classes.”

“I valued the convenience of the weekend and evening classes that Brookhaven offered, which made it possible for me to take the classes I needed. I recommend this program to anyone who has a desire to succeed because they take all the excuses away.”

“What’s been most fun about my studies is how laid back it is in the classroom. It’s a great teaching method, having such a relaxed style. We can do fun or silly group activities, and we’re still learning. In fact, we’re learning more because we’re seeing things from the kids’ point of view.”

“In a nutshell, the most important thing I learned at Dallas College was respect: respecting the path others choose to take for their lives; respecting someone's time when involved in a group project; respecting the hard work of professors, peers, and philosophers who are working just as hard as you and more.”

“I would and do recommend the Child Development program at Dallas College to any child care provider or person aspiring to become a child care provider. It helps you to be a better person, teacher and advocate for young children.”