ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN TEACHER
EDUCATION-ELEMENTARY
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon
completion of the degree program, students will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate
mastery of the content of the elementary school curriculum.
2.
Develop
basic elementary school curriculum.
3.
Demonstrate
delivery of elementary school curriculum.
4.
Use
(demonstrate) delivery of elementary school curriculum.
5.
Assess
and evaluate elementary school student learning at both the formative and
summative levels.
6.
Organize
and manage a classroom environment for learning.
7.
Demonstrate
and use background knowledge in learning theories and principles.
8.
Demonstrate
and use background knowledge in human development.
9.
Demonstrate
and use background knowledge in technology.
10. Demonstrate
and use background knowledge in educational foundation.
11. Demonstrate
and use background knowledge in natural/physical science.
12. Demonstrate
and use background knowledge in the demonstration of professionalism.
Program Requirements
Preparatory Courses (by placement)
General Education Core Requirements
.....................................................29 credits
English (9 credits)
EN 110
Advanced Reading (3)
EN 120a
Expository Writing I (3)
EN
120b Expository Writing II (3)
Mathematics (3 credits)
Any
100 level or above mathematics course
Natural Sciences (7 credits)
A
science course with Laboratory or AG 110 or AG 140 (4)
A
non-lab science or AG 101
Social Sciences (3 credits)
SS 150
History of Micronesia (3)
Computer Applications (3 credits)
CA 100
Computer Literacy (3)
Exercise Sports Science (1)
Choice
of any ESS course
Humanities (3 credits)
Any course
in art, music, history, literature, philosophy, or language (3)
Major Requirements
.......................................................................31-37
credits
Foundation (22 credits)
ED/PY 201 Human Growth and Development
(3)
ED 210 Introduction to Teaching (4)
Prerequisites:
EN 110 and EN 120a
This
is the introductory course for those planning to enter the teaching profession.
The course introduces the basic education terminology, basic teaching methods,
basic principles of assessment, introduction to classroom management, and
lesson planning using student learning outcomes. A brief lesson is prepared and
taught by students in the final stages.
ED 211 Classroom Methods (3)
Prerequisite:
ESL 089 and ED 210
Introduces
instructional skills of unit planning, lesson planning, organizing for
classroom instruction, presentation skills, questioning skills, organizing of
activities, evaluation, and the teaching of concepts. Preliminary application
of theory as taught in ED 210.
ED 292 Practicum (3)
Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor
Provides
experience in teaching remedial math, reading and behavior management.
ED/WS 200 Workshop (3)
Presents
and provides hands-on practice on various topics.
Required Electives (6)
Education (9-15 credits)
Depending on State’s need
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
...........................................................60-66credits