Early Childhood Education - Marshall University

Early Childhood Education from Marshall University is a Campus Master Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. The goal of the Early Childhood Education program is to provide a coordinated, sequential program of study in an identified area of education. The program provides the student with a foundation in research, evaluation, instructional methods, technology, human development and learning. This foundation supports knowledge, skills, and understanding developed through concentrated study in early childhood education . This program is designed to produce a trained teacher as a specialist. This degree does not lead to initial licensure as an elementary teacher Program Objectives Program graduates are expected to be able to: Understand and apply the current knowledge base for working in early childhood education settings; Demonstrate skills in research methodology, problem solving, and critical thinking in relation to areas of concern in early childhood education; Demonstrate the attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary to function effectively within the social setting of the early childhood education centre, community and society as a whole; Understand and evaluate teacher-learner interactions to facilitate and guide children achievement of varied learning outcomes in different instructional situations; Develop and implement a personal approach to teaching; Analyze, synthesize, evaluate, and apply research findings in an educational setting; Demonstrate a basic understanding of the application of technology in early childhood educational settings; Demonstrate a basic understanding of human growth and development and the implications of developmental characteristics for curricular and instructional decisions; Understand significant theory and research in teacher effectiveness and classroom management and demonstrate skills in instructional implementation appropriate to the developmental level of children; Demonstrate an understanding of cultural diversity and the implications of these differences for curriculum and instruction; Communicate effectively with a wide variety of constituent groups including the early childhood education personnel, policy makers, parents, and other community members; Plan long-term instructional programs based on the children interest, abilities and backgrounds; Demonstrate self-direction to become an independent, self-confident professional with a commitment to continued professional growth and development and lifelong learning. View more details on Marshall University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.