Education Elementary Education - Saint Thomas University

Education Elementary Education from Saint Thomas University is a Online Master Elementary Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. Program Description The concentration in elementary education is designed to help fulfill three career paths. 1. It is ideal for career changers who desire to work in an elementary school setting and are seeking an alternative route to teacher certification. 2. It can assist individuals who need to complete a master?s degree in elementary education to qualify to teach in an undergraduate elementary education program. 3. It can provide a second degree for individuals who hold an undergraduate degree in special education and need to qualify for additional certification in another subject area. The core courses consist of 7 courses designed to fulfill the professional education course requirements and to prepare an individual to take Florida?s Professional Educator Test. The concentration consists of the 7 content/methods courses required for certification and to prepare an individual to take Florida?s Elementary Education .The program focuses on course-based clinical and field experiences and is designed for individuals who cannot complete a formal internship. Professional Education Learning Outcomes and Program Learning: These learning outcomes are based on the professional education competencies published in The Competencies and Skills Required for Teacher Certification in Florida (14th Edition). The undergraduate teacher candidate will have demonstrated the following competencies at the pre-service level. Outcome 1 Knowledge of various types of assessment strategies that can be used to determine student levels and needs (Assessment) Outcome 2 Knowledge of effective communication with students, parents, faculty, other professionals, and the public, including those whose home language is not English (Communications) Outcome 3 Knowledge of strategies for continuous improvement in professional practices for self and school (Continuous Improvement) Outcome 4 Knowledge of strategies, materials, and technologies that will promote and enhance critical and creative thinking skills (Critical Thinking) Outcome 5 Knowledge of cultural, linguistic, and learning style differences and how these differences affect classroom practice and student learning (Diversity) Outcome 6 Knowledge of the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida (Ethics) Outcome 7 Knowledge of how to apply human development and learning theories that support the intellectual, personal, and social development of all students (Human Development and Learning) Outcome 8 Knowledge of effective reading strategies that can be applied across the curriculum to increase learning (Subject Matter) Outcome 9 Knowledge of strategies to create and sustain a safe, efficient, supportive learning environment (Learning Environment) Outcome 10 Knowledge of how to plan and conduct lessons in a variety of learning environments that lead to student outcomes consistent with state and district standards (Planning) Outcome 11 Knowledge of collaborative strategies for working with various education professionals, parents, and other appropriate participants in the continual improvement of educational experiences of students (Role of the Teacher) Outcome 12 Knowledge of strategies for the implementation of technology in the teaching and learning process (Technology) Outcome 13 Knowledge of the history of education and its philosophical and sociological foundations (Foundations of Education) Outcome 14 Knowledge of specific approaches, methods, and strategies appropriate for students with limited English proficiency (ESOL) Professional Education Learning Outcomes Assessment The program outcomes for professional education are documented and assessed using an electronic portfolio. The portfolio is used as a diagnostic tool. It must include an artifact for each Florida Educator Accomplished Practice, a copy of the instructor?s first rubric and a remediation plan, if necessary. A copy of the portfolio must accompany the graduation application. Program?s Elementary Education Learning Outcomes The elementary education program learning outcomes are based on the elementary subject area competencies published in The Competencies and Skills Required for Teacher Certification in Florida (14th Edition). The candidate for this degree candidate will have demonstrated the following competencies at the pre-service level. Competency 1: Knowledge of the elementary subject matter and appropriate instructional methods for language arts and reading Competency 2 Knowledge of the elementary subject matter and appropriate instructional methods for social sciences Competency 3 Knowledge of the elementary subject matter and appropriate instructional methods for music and the visual arts Competency 4 Knowledge of the elementary subject matter and appropriate instructional methods for health and physical education Competency 5 Knowledge of the elementary subject matter and appropriate instructional methods for science, technology, and mathematics Program Elementary Education Learning Outcomes Assessment A locally developed instrument drawn from questions in a national test bank is used to assess a candidate?s competency in each of these areas. This multiple choice test contains questions related elementary language arts and reading; social sciences; music and the visual arts; health and physical education; and science, technology and mathematics. 1. A candidate must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0. 2. A candidate must complete the entire program's required course work. 3. A candidate must present a copy of an electronic portfolio at the time of application for the degree . Directions concerning this portfolio are available from the program?s advisors. 4. A candidate must present his/her scores on the Elementary Education Exit Examination at the time of application for the degree. View more details on Saint Thomas University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Elementary Education courses.