教育 - Early 童年/
A challenging major for a rewarding career in childhood education
When you major in Early 童年/儿童教育 at Alfred University, you receive an integrated blend of professional education methods, 课程, and field based opportunities in area schools. Because the focus of this education major is on learning processes for young children, you'll be prepared to meet the academic requirements of the New York State 教育 Department for certification in Early 儿童教育 (Birth - 2nd Grade) and 儿童教育 (1st - 6th grade).
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A grade point average of 3.0 or higher in EDUC 230 and EDUC 231 as well as a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher is required for admission to this program. A total of 45 credit hours must be completed.
- Prerequisite courses - first year and sophomore year
- EDUC 230 Psychological Foundations of 教育
- EDUC 231 Social Foundations of 教育
- MATH 102 – 数学 for Teachers: Grades K-6
- SPED 456 Human Development: Exceptionality
- Core courses - spring semester, junior year
- EDUC 374 Integrated Methods: Social Studies, Science, 数学 and Computer Application
- EDUC 375 Early 童年/童年 Practicum; transportation to public schools is necessary
- EDUC 471 Methods of Teaching Literacy
- EDUC 474 Orientation to the Early 童年/童年 Classroom
- Core courses - fall semester, senior year
- EDUC 472 Skills - Teaching Literacy
- EDUC 461 Student Teaching
Students majoring in Early 童年/儿童教育 must fulfill the following requirements:
- Complete 课程 that demonstrates depth and breadth in the 艺术 和科学s and fulfills requirements in basic competencies in the following areas of knowledge: written communication, 数学, 电脑, 文学, 外语, 艺术, 社会科学, 历史研究, 自然科学.
- Select an academic area that is aligned with the current New York State Learning Standards. Examples include areas such as 英语, 数学, 科学, and social studies (history and/or political 科学).
Students are able to declare an Early 童年/儿童教育 major upon entrance to the University, 或者之后的任何时候. 然而, students are only allowed to proceed beyond the Fall semester of their Junior year once the following requirements are met:
- Interview with a member of the education faculty
- Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.75
- 达到3分.0 grade point average or higher in the prerequisite education courses EDUC 230 and EDUC 231.
Alfred University's Early 童年/儿童教育 major is field-based, with two 实习 placements taken the semester prior to student teaching. These experiences provide an excellent opportunity to observe and model a variety of instructional strategies and practices at various grade levels.
- Spring semester of the junior year - the education portion of the program begins with field-based 课程 in early childhood/childhood curriculum, 取向, 读写能力, integrated methodology of social studies, 数学, 和科学. The required concurrent field experience in two different placements in an area school system is designed as an opportunity to blend theory with experiential application.
- Fall semester of the senior year - students are placed in area schools for student teaching. 扫盲课程, 方法应用, and classroom management and evaluation are designed to assist students in planning lessons that incorporate the New York State Learning Standards. During the semester of student teaching, students gain a solid understanding of the scope and sequence of education in the K-6 classroom. They apply current educational methodologies and develop lesson and unit plans under the guidance of cooperating teachers and university professors.
Students must complete 30 hours in an academic area of concentration. The following are examples of academic concentrations:
- 生物学
- 化学
- 英语
- 环境研究
- 地质
- 历史
- 数学
- Natural Science (生物学, 化学, 环境研究, 地质 and 物理)
- 物理
- 政治科学
- 心理学
- 社会学
- 西班牙语
Alfred University is an approved teacher preparation program for New York State Early 童年/儿童教育 teacher certification.
考试:
- Content Specialty Test (CST)
- The appropriate Content Specialty Test(s) for the appropriate developmental level(s) and certification area(s)
- Must pass before applying for a teaching certificate
- Educating All Students (EAS)
- Must pass before applying for a teaching certificate
- auTPA:
- Completed during the student teaching semester
- Must pass before a student will be recommended for certification
New York State Mandated Workshops:
All students must complete state-required workshops in Child Abuse Identification and Reporting, School Violence Prevention and Intervention (SAVE), and Training in Harassment, 欺凌, 网络欺凌, and Discrimination in 学校: Prevention and Intervention (DASA). The SAVE workshop is provided within EDUC 231 every semester and the DASA workshop is offered online every semester. The Child Abuse Identification and Reporting class is not offered for undergraduates at AU, but it can be taken online through NYSED.
Fingerprinting/Background Check:
NYS requires candidates applying for Initial (first) certification to complete a fingerprinting/background check. Students will need to have fingerprinting completed for the Practicum/Fieldwork semester in order to comply with school district policies. Fingerprinting information can be obtained from the Division of 教育 office.
NYSED - Teacher certification acceptable grades policy:
Only courses with a grade of C or above for undergraduate level courses will be acceptable in meeting the content core and pedagogical core requirements.
研究生s of Alfred University's 教育 Division have an outstanding placement rate. They excel in their professional careers because they:
- Learn how to convert their knowledge of a subject matter into compelling lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
- Act on their knowledge in a caring and professional manner that leads to achievement for all learners.
- 学习如何学习.
- Develop multicultural perspectives and understanding.
- Know how to use technology to enhance learning. For example, students use LiveText to:
- Create e -portfolios and share them with professors, classmates, and employers
- Instantly review instructor's feedback
- Create and share knowledge in collaborative learning groups
