International Opportunities for Education Students and Alumni
The School of Education offers a variety of unique global experiences that prepare future educators to teach, lead and collaborate in diverse educational settings around the world. These opportunities allow students to apply what they learn in the classroom while gaining valuable international experience and developing a global perspective on education.
On-Campus International Exposure – "See the Good!"
See the Good! is a teaching method and digital platform developed in Finland designed to "fill the classroom with joy and positivity." Point Park is partnering with See the Good! through a Grable Foundation grant to teach education students about relationship-based teaching and other social-emotional learning practices.
International Summer Field Experience – SEK Ireland
Undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to participate in a two-week international field experience at SEK International School Dublin. During this immersive experience, Point Park students work directly with PK–12 students from Spain who are learning English as a second language. Students collaborate with educators, assist with instruction and gain firsthand experience in an international school setting while exploring Irish culture.
Student Teaching Abroad
Teacher candidates may complete a portion of their student teaching experience abroad through the School of Education's international partnerships. Eight-week placement opportunities are available in Ireland and Spain, allowing students to develop their instructional skills in diverse classrooms while earning credit toward Pennsylvania teacher certification requirements.
- Ireland: live with a host family and teach in an Irish school
- Spain: Live on the campus of the University of Alcalá in Madrid, take a class on the Spanish school system, and teach English in a Spanish school
Matt's Maker Space Fellowship for Alumni
Graduates of Point Park University's School of Education are eligible to apply for the Matt's Maker Space Fellowship. This prestigious three-month fellowship offers a teaching placement at SEK International School Dublin, where they serve in a co-teaching role while supporting innovative, maker-centered learning. Fellows receive housing, food, and a stipend, providing an exceptional opportunity for professional growth and international teaching experience.
Learn More
For additional information about any of these international opportunities, please contact:
Virginia Chambers, Ed.D., dean
vchambers@pointpark.edu
International Experiences for Students and Alumni
Chloe Troutman '23 Teaches STEAM Education in Ireland on Matt's Maker Space Fellowship
When Chloe Troutman '23 was completing her undergraduate degree at Point Park University, she had the opportunity to student teach in Ireland as part of the School of Education's partnership with SEK International School. Two years later, she's returned to Ireland, this time on the Matt's Maker Space Fellowship, which is open to any School of Education alumni.