Furman University Education Department

Furman prepares teachers and school administrators to:

1. use effective pedagogy;
2. reflect critically on the practice of teaching;
3. celebrate diversity;
5.

promote human dignity;
4. exemplify ethical and democratic principles

Furman’s Teacher Education Program is committed to collaborative, interdependent efforts throughout the academic community. To achieve that objective, the Teacher Education Program is anchored in the university's commitment to the liberal arts, which encompass the social and natural sciences, fine arts, mathematics, and the humanities.

07/01/2026

https://www.furman.edu/graduate-studies/a-child-who-reads-becomes-an-adult-who-thinks/

"A child who reads becomes an adult who thinks." This well-known proverb took root during my undergraduate years at Furman and was later strengthened through my experience earning a master’s degree with

As our trip comes to an end, here’s a snapshot of what we learned in Reggio Emilia, Italy:

On day one, we visited the Loris Malaguzzi Center where we spoke to Susanna Stagnini, a pedagogista, who informed us of the crucial components of the Reggio Emilia early childhood approach. After that, we toured the exhibits (Pictures 1 & 2). On day two, we took the train to Bologna, Italy to learn about the historical relevance of the city, aspects of Italy’s social policy, and enjoyed some good food (3). On day three, we went to The Remida Project which is a center where companies donate materials that they can’t use so that teachers can have access to the materials for free (4 & 5). We also went to Nido d’Infanzia L’Arca where we could see what some of the concepts that we had learned about looked like in practice (6, 7 & 8). On day four, we traveled to Unimore (the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia) to engage in a collaborative discussion where we shared a variety of perspectives with PhD students specializing in the Reggio Children’s Approach (9). On day five, our cultural day, we took a tour of the Parmigiano Reggiano production facility and were able to taste differently aged cheeses while learning about the process from cow to table (10). Lastly, we participated in a pasta making class (11)!

06/02/2026

Some highlights from the recent May Experience program to Finland and Italy: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZFhpHQFfOf/?img_index=1

As our trip comes to an end, here’s a snapshot of what we learned in Reggio Emilia, Italy: On day one, we visited the Loris Malaguzzi Center where we spoke to Susanna Stagnini, a pedagogista, who informed us of the crucial components of the Reggio Emilia early childhood approach. After that, we toured the exhibits (Pictures 1 & 2). On day two, we took the train to Bologna, Italy to learn about the historical relevance of the city, aspects of Italy’s social policy, and enjoyed some good food (3). On day three, we went to The Remida Project which is a center where companies donate materials that they can’t use so that teachers can have access to the materials for free (4 & 5). We also went to Nido d’Infanzia L’Arca where we could see what some of the concepts that we had learned about looked like in practice (6, 7 & 8). On day four, we traveled to Unimore (the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia) to engage in a collaborative discussion where we shared a variety of perspectives with PhD students specializing in the Reggio Children’s Approach (9). On day five, our cultural day, we took a tour of the Parmigiano Reggiano production facility and were able to taste differently aged cheeses while learning about the process from cow to table (10). Lastly, we participated in a pasta making class (11)!

04/23/2026

See the attached letter for important updates on our enhanced Educational Studies program.

04/16/2026

The department (along with members from Furman University Graduate Studies in Education) celebrated Dr. Harris Heath, who will retire from Furman this summer after a distinguished career at the university. We wish him well in future endeavors!

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