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Education Sr. Karen Hokanson, SNDdeN, Ed.D. Chair
The program of study in elementary and secondary education centers on six learning goals and associated outcomes. These learning goals align with the indicators used in schools to assess teacher effectiveness and the performance standards expected of pre service teachers. Specific subject matter requirements for the Initial License may be obtained from Academic Advising. Students seeking Initial Licensure in Massachusetts must pass specific Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL).
MISSION STATEMENT The Emmanuel College education program prepares teachers to be leaders in creating and sustaining—in their classrooms, schools and the wider community—a culture of collaborative inquiry that is centered on students, their learning and healthy
development. Through the integration of field and classroom-based experiences, Emmanuel’s pre-service teachers develop the content knowledge and pedagogical skills to create inclusive classroom communities that inspire and engage children, adolescents and young adults in their learning. Grounded in the mission and good works of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the education program prepares graduates who aspire “to create justice and peace for all.”
LEARNING GOALS AND OUTCOMES The program of study in elementary and secondary education is designed to develop students’ abilities in the seven performance areas required for initial licensure in elementary and secondary teaching in the state of Massachusetts. Upon completion of the elementary or secondary education programs at Emmanuel, students will be able to: • Create safe and well-managed learning environments which promote equity and collaboration among heterogeneous learners and nurture development across the cognitive, emotional and social domains. • Plan learning experiences which involve learners as sense-makers and promote deep understanding of disciplinary ideas by engaging learners in active exploration of real-world problems, materials and challenges, and examining student work products to make assessments of learning and teaching. • Utilize a broad range of instructional practices, reflective of the ways of knowing in the disciplines they teach, to ensure that all learners regardless of differences in readiness, background, learning style, culture 2021-2022 Academic Catalog
Programs of Study for Arts and Sciences
The education program at Emmanuel College is a licensure program that prepares students for teaching in the elementary, middle and secondary grade levels. The program complies with licensure requirements established by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Students begin by building knowledge of the history and philosophical foundations of education in America. They are trained in theory and research-based practice in the design, delivery, and management of curriculum and instruction. Students seeking licensure to teach in the elementary grade levels complete a double major in elementary education and liberal studies. Students seeking licensure to teach in the middle and secondary grade levels complete a double major in secondary education and a core discipline area.
