Student – Lesson Planning for Place-Based Education Project Full Time NEW

Student workers will collaborate on a six-week place-based education project focused on creating secondary lesson plans grounded in the cultural, ecological, and community context of Capitol Reef National Park and Wayne County, Utah. Students will participate in a 1-hour weekly group meeting and complete up to 2 additional hours per week of independent work.

Summary Of Responsibilities

Students will work closely with the faculty supervisor and peers to produce high-quality instructional materials for future teacher-education cohorts. This position supports professional growth in curriculum design, reflective practice, collaboration, and place-based pedagogy within rural education contexts.

Duties Include

• Collaboratively brainstorming lesson concepts
• Researching disciplinary content
• Aligning lessons with Utah state standards
• Drafting and revising lesson plans
• Providing peer feedback
• Rehearsing instructional activities as needed.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Must be a current UVU student
• Participation in the Secondary Education Capitol Reef Field Experience (Dates TBD)
• Enrollment in a secondary education teacher preparation program

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing lesson plans or teaching in a secondary classroom

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Interest in lesson planning and curriculum design
• Ability to work collaboratively and meet weekly deadlines
• Familiarity with place-based or experiential learning approaches
• Strong written communication skills
• Interest in rural education contexts