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 Elementary Education Degrees. Find The School That Is Right For You.
Elementary teachers are also responsible for monitoring and reporting on the progress of children, and working with other education professionals as well as parents to recommend ways to keep the children learning as effectively as possible.
Elementary Education Skills: Elementary school teachers must have the ability to build relationships of trust with children, recognize their individual needs, and help each child advance, yet focus on teaching a diverse group of children as a group.
Elementary teachers must be able to communicate and work with other elementary education professionals, including other teachers, the school principal and parents and other members of the community.
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 Primary education - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Primary or elementary education consist of the first years of formal, structured education that occurs during childhood.
The elementary school usually consists of the first seven years of school, that is, grades 1 through 5 or 6, as well as kindergarten, a preliminary year of school before grade 1 (known in England, Wales, and South Australia, Australia as 'Reception', in Victoria, Australia as 'Prep', and in Nova Scotia, Canada simply as 'Primary').
Also known as grammar school in the United States, and grade school in Canada, it is a major segment of compulsory education.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Elementary_school   (548 words)

  
 Primary education -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Primary or elementary education consist of the first years of formal, structured (The activities of educating or instructing or teaching; activities that impart knowledge or skill) education that occurs during (The time of person's life when they are a child) childhood.
Typically, primary education is provided in (An educational institution) schools, where (in the absence of parental movement or other intervening factors) the child will stay, in steadily advancing classes, until they complete it and move on to secondary schooling.
Originally, however, it was studied after primary school in the (Click link for more info and facts about 19th century) 19th century (some schools that have only the youngest students are called primary schools to this day, usually defined as ending after grade 3, or grade 4 in some localities).
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/p/pr/primary_education.htm   (557 words)

  
 Elementary Education   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The mission of the Elementary Education Program is to develop competent and effective teachers for grades K-6.
The program in elementary education provides a carefully planned sequence of classroom and field experiences that will result in the development of competent teachers for grades K-6.
Elementary education students must complete the general core and the second course of study during the first two years of enrollment or by the time 58-60 credit hours have been completed.
gorams.wssu.edu /soe/EDU/ElemEdu/elemedu.htm   (329 words)

  
 Elementary Education   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Decentralised planning and management of elementary education is a goal set by the National Policy on Education, 1986.
Many educational innovations of recent years are based on the strong foundation of community support and participation.
The project aims at universalisation and qualitative improvement of primary education in the remote and socio-economically backward villages of Rajasthan, with primary focus on girls.
www.education.nic.in /htmlweb/eleedu1.htm   (2564 words)

  
 FGCU College of Education | Elementary Education MA/MEd   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The M Ed Elementary Education degree program is designed to provide focused graduate study in an area of specialization for teachers currently certified to teach in the elementary grades.
The MA in Elementary Education enables students with a BS/BA in another field to prepare for a position in a field related to education.
A special sequence of courses, leading to a MEd in Elementary Education, has been assembled for certified teachers in the early part of their careers.
coe.fgcu.edu /elementaryeducation/masters   (167 words)

  
 SOE - Elementary Education   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Elementary Education program provides students with a broad academic background and the specific professional education knowledge and skills necessary for teachers of young children, kindergarten through grade six.
The undergraduate program in elementary education is a 120 semester-hour program leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Education (A.B.Ed.) degree.
Professional education requirements, to be completed during the junior and senior year, include coursework in child development, learning theory, social foundations of education and teaching methods.
www.unc.edu /depts/ed/elem   (379 words)

  
 Elementary Education Program Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Elementary Education is a field-intensive program involving students and faculty in public school partnerships.
Elementary Education students will have a wealth of knowledge, skills and experiences that verify the standards necessary to be an outstanding Elementary Teacher.
Before a student is enrolled in the Elementary Education Program, they must pass a Basic Skills Test in addition to meeting the admission requirements for the program.
www.siue.edu /EDUCATION/c_and_i/elementary.html   (158 words)

  
 Elementary Education
Thomas C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation opened during the 1993-1994 school year as a division magnet school which provides an integrated curriculum focusing on math, science, and the performing arts.
Lynchburg was one of 57 school divisions in the country to receive a federal magnet schools assistance grant in excess of 1.2 million dollars.
Each elementary school has two 25 station PC labs, one for use in grades K-2 and one for grades 3-5.
www.lynchburg.org /curric/elementary.htm   (236 words)

  
 Maranatha--Elementary education
Maranatha's Elementary Education major will give you the thorough preparation you need to be able to teach elementary age children with confidence, compassion, and professionalism.
The skills and abilities you gain through your education courses will prepare you to handle and formulate curriculum and methodology appropriate for instruction of Christian elementary school students in grades 1-6.
The classes you take in education, human relations, and biblical studies will provide you with the solid foundation you will build upon as you serve the needs of the children in your classroom.
www.mbbc.edu /Academics/Brochures/elementaryed.html   (713 words)

  
 Saint Martin's University - Education - Elementary Education Program
Saint Martin's University baccalaureate program in elementary education provides graduates with the education and training for advanced study and/or initial teaching certification with a primary endorsement in elementary education (kindergarten-8) by the state of Washington.
The education program is approved by the Washington State Board of Education under the 1998 revised performance-based standards.
In addition to the primary endorsement in "Elementary Education, K-8," each student is required to have at least one additional endorsement with 20 semester credits in an area of academic field emphasis earned either at Saint Martin's University or elsewhere.
www.stmartin.edu /education/elementary.htm   (570 words)

  
 Teachers-preschool, kindergarten, elementary, middle, and secondary
Traditional education programs for kindergarten and elementary school teachers include courses—designed specifically for those preparing to teach—in mathematics, physical science, social science, music, art, and literature, as well as prescribed professional education courses, such as philosophy of education, psychology of learning, and teaching methods.
Teacher education programs are now required to include classes in the use of computers and other technologies in order to maintain their accreditation.
Preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, and secondary school teaching requires a variety of skills and aptitudes, including a talent for working with children; organizational, administrative, and recordkeeping abilities; research and communication skills; the power to influence, motivate, and train others; patience; and creativity.
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 Elementary Education   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The mission of the Department of Education is to lead and support schools and communities in ensuring that all students achieve at the high levels needed to lead fulfilling and productive lives, to compete in academic and employment settings and...
The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education home page: This office's mission is to promote academic excellence, enhance educational opportunities and equity for all of America's children and families, and to improve the quality of teaching...
Elementary Education Degrees: Learn all about Elementary Education Degrees - Quickly get detailed information from the schools, colleges and universities that interest you most.
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 USCA Master's Degree in Elementary Education   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
master's degree in elementary education is designed to provide advanced professional studies in graduate level coursework for persons who currently hold teacher certification and who are committed to excellence in elementary education.
The students enrolled in a degree program are expected to pursue a plan of study sufficiently intensive and sequential to assure increased professional competence and breadth of knowledge in Elementary Education.
The fundamental goal of the program is to enable the student to operate from a basis of principles that will guide effective and intelligent functioning as a practitioner of the art and science of teaching in the elementary school.
www.usca.edu /MEd/M.Ed.html   (208 words)

  
 Teacher Education Program Fact Sheet
The Teacher Education Program is accredited by both the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), thus assuring that other states, as well as North Dakota, certify NDSU graduates to teach.
The professional education core includes courses in foundations of education, educational psychology, early field experience, general teaching methods, specialized teaching methods, instructional practices with Native American students, evaluation of learning and classroom management.
A minimum of four general education credits must be in a natural or physical science with a one credit lab taken as a co-requisite.
www.ndsu.edu /ndsu/academic/factsheets/hde/teached.shtml   (834 words)

  
 PROGRAM TABLES FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION/EARLY CHILDHOOD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Elementary school teachers must have a broad academic background as well as practical understanding of the elementary school curriculum.
During the sophomore year, students observe and participate in an elementary classroom and study specified teacher and student behaviors and interactions.
In the junior year, one semester is devoted to professional experiences which relate theory and practice in the teaching of reading, language arts, social studies, science, mathematics, health, physical education, safety, and environmental education.
www.tcnj.edu /~educat/elemtables.htm   (383 words)

  
 Elementary Education Degrees - Get Your Education Degree
Begin building your career as an elementary educator and teacher today.
This page lists teacher education schools and colleges offering degrees, diplomas, and certifications in elementary education.
View Elementary Education Degrees by City, by State, or in Canada.
www.getyoureducationdegree.com /cat_elem.html   (2881 words)

  
 Elementary Education
The Department of Elementary Education prepares students to teach children in day-care centers, nursery schools, kindergartens, and first through sixth grades.
This concentration provides a substantive and balanced education in the content and process features of school and parent, family, and community relations.
Elementary teachers must understand the psychology of children; their thinking, feelings, behavior, development, learning, the measurement of these characteristics, and the environments in which they occur.
www.bsu.edu /web/catalog9800/undergraduate/programs/elem.htm   (768 words)

  
 Office of Student Services: Undergraduate Majors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Exceptions to curricular requirements and rules of the College of Education must be recommended by the student's adviser and department chairperson and approved by the Dean.
Because elementary teachers are generalists in a sense, content courses consist of a broad distribution of liberal arts classes (e.g., science, mathematics, history, social sciences, music, arts).
The program provides a solid foundation in generic special education followed by an intense specialization phase in one of three age levels: early childhood special education, elementary special education, or secondary/middle school special education.
education.umd.edu /studentinfo/undergraduate_info/undergradmajors.html   (1629 words)

  
 K-State Undergraduate Catalog 2004-2006: Elementary Education
Pr.: Admission to teacher education, KIN 206, and at least two courses from the elementary physical education specialization.
Methods and resources for teaching social studies in elementary and middle schools with the goal of helping elementary and middle school students develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an independent world.
The teaching of mathematics in the elementary and middle school, including the nature of mathematical processes, curriculum, methods of instruction, instructional materials, and the evaluation of outcomes.
courses.k-state.edu /catalog/undergraduate/ed/edel.html   (1132 words)

  
 Elementary/Secondary Education - Indian and Northern Affairs Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The objective of the Elementary/Secondary Education Program is to ensure that eligible Indians have access to the education programs and services available in public schools in the province in which the reserve is located.
Elementary/secondary education expenditures have increased from $703.8 million in 1992-1993 to an estimated $1,029.6 million in 2001-2002.
Funding for the Special Education Program is an investment in programs and services for First Nation children with identified special needs.
www.ainc-inac.gc.ca /ps/edu/elem_e.html   (300 words)

  
 Elementary Education
While it is generally agreed that school districts must be accountable for the education of their students, many question the current method of measuring school districts performance.
The State Department of Education relies on Ohio Proficiency Test results, student attendance rates, and graduation rates as indicators of a school district’s performance.
The U.S. Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Education both stress the importance of parental involvement in all levels of a child’s schooling.
www.uwgsc.org /compass/education/elementary.aspx   (284 words)

  
 ELEMENTARY EDUCATION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Choosing a career in elementary education provides a unique opportunity to have a positive impact on the intellectual and social development of children.
Graduates of the NCATE approved elementary education program are eligible to receive a class A teaching certificate in the State of Mississippi and most other states.
The Bachelor of Arts in Education (B.A.E.) degree requires a minimum of 131 semester hours.The elementary education curriculum includes a Liberal Arts core curriculum of 45 hours, courses in general education, and 41 hours of specialized professional education.
www.olemiss.edu /depts/educ_school2/elemed/main.htm   (328 words)

  
 College of Education- Elementary Education   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Students wishing to prepare for teaching in the Elementary Schools have a choice of three tracks for completing their degree: Standard College, Project Teach, or Studies in Educational Alternatives (S.E.A.)*.
These programs for elementary educational licensure are approved for the 1998-2000 Minnesota licensure structure.
Elementary Education Students must meet competencies in speech, art, science, and math.
www.coled.mnsu.edu /ci/program/index.asp   (128 words)

  
 KSU College of Education - About Our College   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Elementary education prepares you to work with children in kindergarten through sixth grade, and in some cases through ninth grade.
A sound general education is especially important for elementary teachers, who are called upon to teach every subject to children.
The professional portion of your program will include courses in educational psychology, principals of education, children's literature, instructional media, and the methods of teaching the many different subjects covered in elementary schools.
www.educ.ksu.edu /Departments/ElemEd/overview.html   (388 words)

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