Early Childhood Education - Jackson State University

Early Childhood Education from Jackson State University is a Campus Bachelor Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. OBJECTIVES The major objectives for the department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education are to produce educators who: 1. Are responsive in the fields of Early Childhood Education and Reading who meet certification requirements at the A, AA, AAA levels (the AAAA certification is also offered in Early Childhood Education); 2. View the profession of education as most influential in the advancement of mankind; and 3. Understand and have as a primary goal to help children develop into citizens who will enhance the advancement of humanity. Student Outcome Measures Courses and experiences support the development of independent thinking, effective communication, the making of relevant judgments, professional collaborating, effective and responsive participation in the educational system, the discrimination of values in the educational arena, and professional ethics. Students will be able to: understand child development from birth to adolescence. apply psychological and sociological concepts. observe, manage and assess the behavior of children in order to plan an appropriate instructional program and learning environment. develop, implement and assess activities designed to provide experiences that enable children to become competent in all content subject areas. develop, implement, and evaluate instructional activities to facilitate independent learning and decision-making skills in young children and early adolescents. plan instructional activities and strategies for working with parents and other adults in the home, school, and community. View more details on Jackson State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.