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Early Childhood Education

Elementary School ClassroomThe Education Department Associate curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.

Elementary education begins in prekindergarten or kindergarten and extends through 8th grade. In 2005, the average student/teacher ratio was 15.8, varying by the size of the elementary school, often with lower ratios in smaller schools. The elementary curriculum varies by state but generally includes mathematics, science, language arts, social studies,

The NEW Elementary Education Residency Program will prepare students for the classroom by ensuring that they can successfully: 

  • Organize the learning environment
  • Engage students using effective differentiated instruction
    
  • Foster positive learning attitudes
  • Guide and managing student behaviors
    
  • Support healthy stakeholder partnerships
  • Provide culturally responsive instruction
    
  • Assess student progress
  • Conduct technology-based assessment
    
  • Implement research-based interventions
  • Provide effective record keeping
    
  • Provide developmentally appropriate pedagogy
  • Create technology-enhanced lesson planning

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Caldecott Medal Award

The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Services to Children,a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.

The Newbery Award

The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

Coretta Scott King Award

Awarded annually to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values.

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Early Childhood Education Certification

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Films on Demand 

Films on Demand is a web-based digital video delivery service that allows you to view streaming videos from Films Media Group. Choose from thousands of high-quality educational titles in a variety of subject areas. Help.

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