Teacher Education Elementary - Montgomery College - Rockville MD

Teacher Education Elementary from Montgomery College - Rockville MD is a Campus Associate Elementary Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. The teacher education transfer program A.A.T. comprises a curriculum that provides the first two years of a four-year bachelor\\\'s degree and teacher certification. The curriculum prepares students to transfer to an elementary education or Generic Special Education program at a four-year college or university in the state of Maryland. The associate of arts in teaching (A.A.T.) articulates with all of the transfer programs in elementary education and Generic Special Education in the state of Maryland. This program enables students to fulfill their General Education requirements, participate in fieldwork experiences, and complete a core of professional education course work appropriate for the first two years of teacher preparation. To earn the A.A.T. students must achieve a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative GPA and present acceptable scores on one of the following state-approved standardized test: SAT, ACT, GRE or Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test. Program Outcomes for the Teacher Education Transfer Program A.A.T. - Elementary Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: Describe the policies, issues, and trends in the field of elementary education . Identify major historical events in education and analyze the impact of those events with current educational trends. Identify the psychological, cognitive, emotional, and physical characteristics of typically developing children, children with disabilities, and children who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Explain the importance of research for the purpose of understanding the educational needs of students and families. Analyze and critique current scientifically-based research instructional practices. Compare and contrast instructional strategies based on students? learning style. Develop clear learning goals that are appropriate for all students across the continuum of learning needs. Explain the impact of culturally and linguistically diverse experiences on learning. Identify the current and inclusive philosophies and practices in providing services for students with disabilities. Demonstrate and utilize technology as a teaching/reinforcement tool. Identify and explain the models of classroom and behavior management. Collaborate with school personnel and service providers to facilitate and promote inclusive education for students. Identify strategies for working and advocating for families of culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students and students with disabilities in order to facilitate a child?s educational program. Analyze and reflect upon teaching practices for the purpose of improving and differentiating instruction for students. Identify community resources serving students with special needs and their families. Demonstrate excellent written, verbal, critical thinking, and problem solving skills, which will allow them to effectively make connections between prior knowledge/ experience and new learning. View more details on Montgomery College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Elementary Education courses.