Teacher Education Programs
It takes a well-trained teacher to make a positive impact on students.
Looking for the knowledge and expertise that will build the foundation for a fulfilling career? Teacher education is your place to start.
B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood (Licensure, Preschool–Grade 3)
What a wonderful career, to help shape young minds and get them ready for the next steps in their education. This degree will give you knowledge about how children learn and develop, You’ll be able to take the skills you gain here and step forward to make a positive impact in the classroom and beyond.
Program
Highlights
Program Highlights
- A school accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
- A rigorous curriculum
- Support from the entire Mastodon community
- Student-teaching opportunities beyond northeast Indiana
- A prestigious Purdue degree
Accreditation
The School of Education is accredited through CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation).
Scholarships
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Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this degree, students will be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- Understand child development, the multiple influences on it, and how to use this information to create challenging learning environments
- Create and value reciprocal relationships with children’s families and community members to support children
- Use child observation, documentation, and other forms of assessment in responsible ways to positively influence the development of every child
- Know, understand, and use a wide array of developmentally appropriate approaches, instructional strategies, and tools to facilitate development and learning
- Use knowledge of academic disciplines to design, implement, and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for every young child
- Be a member of the early-childhood profession who uses ethical guidelines and professional standards, is a continuous and collaborative learner, reflects on practice, and is an informed advocate.
- Coach
- Curriculum Designer
- Educator (informal)
- Interventionist
- School Administrator
- School Counselor
- School Librarian
- Teacher
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