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ELCHED-BA - Early Childhood Education

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5 Bachelor of Arts

Formal Title

Early Childhood Education

Degree Type

Bachelor of Arts

Overview

The Early Childhood Education (PreK-Grade 2) major is designed for students who seek licensure in the Early Childhood licensure program (Pre-K-2nd grade). The major is intended to provide knowledge in various content disciplines as well as understanding of developmentally appropriate practices for teaching and learning in grades pre-kindergarten through 2. Students complete practicum experiences all four years in suburban and urban school settings through our partner school district sites. For more information please visit the Education Department home page.

Your program may lead to licensure which is valid in the state of Massachusetts. Licensure may be valid in other states but may require additional steps and cannot be guaranteed. To learn more about other state licensure reciprocity please visit https://www.nc-sara.org/professional-licensure-directory

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Goal 1: Effective Teaching

Objective

Upon completion of a licensure program of study in Education, students will be able to: write an effective lesson plan; deliver effective instruction; develop a series (three or more) of connected lessons

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Goal 2: Accommodating All Learners

Objective

Upon completion of a licensure program of study in Education, students will be able to: create learning environments to support learners’ diverse needs (e.g., hearing or vision needs, learning styles, multiple intelligences); demonstrate ability to understand persons from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds; provide opportunities for all students to demonstrate academic ability

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Goal 3: Critical Reflection

Objective

Upon completion of a licensure program of study in Education, students will be able to: use skills of critical reflection to evaluate and modify their own teaching; critique the teaching of others, both peers and experienced teachers; plan and implement their own professional development based on their critical reflections