Certificate
The Leadership in Teaching: Early Childhood Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program prepares educators to maximize learning opportunities for all students and address shifting demands in early childhood education. Our program emphasizes leadership; early childhood pedagogy, skills and practices; reading; curriculum; and math for a comprehensive education aimed at responding to student needs.
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Program Location

Program Format

Classes are held at times convenient for working adults and run for 8-weeks so that the entire certificate program can be completed in three semesters.

Curriculum

Required Courses

EDU 542 - Instruction in Reading (3)
EDU 592 - Mathematics in the Elementary School (3)
EDU 515 - Curriculum/Methods and Materials for the Young Child (3)
EDU 509 - Procurement and Acquisition of Reading (3)

Total Credits: 12

Outcomes

Upon completion of the certificate program, you will be able to demonstrate content knowledge, skills, and beliefs in the following:

  • Use the knowledge of students to inform your teaching practice.
  • Plan assessments to monitor and support student learning.
  • Demonstrate skill in checking for student understanding and using feedback to assess.
  • Utilize formative and summative assessments to inform your instructional practice.
  • Deepen student learning by providing scaffolded opportunities for higher level, deeper learning.
  • Pass all national testing requirements, as applicable.
  • Enhance career and professional development opportunities for employment pathways in the profession, e.g., elementary or secondary education teacher, highly qualified with a dual or triple certification, professional developer, preparation for teaching in higher education, etc. 
  • Document an ability to design a thorough lesson plan that addresses the needs of all students and which provides for both formative and summative measurable student outcomes.
  • Utilize classroom management skills to effectively engage students and maximize learning opportunities for all students.
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What to Expect Studying at 天美麻豆

With award-winning teacher certification programs nationally recognized by the , you can expect to benefit from small class sizes, expert faculty, and practical field experiences.

Flexible Class Schedules

Work with an advisor to develop a personalized program plan: 

  • Many courses available online.
  • Courses offered in the evenings at times convenient for working adults.
  • Occasional courses available on Saturdays.

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