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Education
Education
Programs of Study for Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fiona McDonnell, Ph.D. Chair
Annette Stavros, Ed.D. Coordinator
The education program at Emmanuel College is a licensure program that prepares elementary and secondary teachers. 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 current theory and research-based practice in the design, delivery, and management of curriculum and instruction. The program provides opportunities for field-based experiences in urban school settings. Students seeking elementary teacher licensure must complete a major in liberal studies as well as a major in education. Students seeking secondary teacher licensure must complete a subject area major in addition to a major in education. Specific subject matter requirements for the Initial License may be obtained from Academic Advising. Students seeking Initial Licensure in Massachusetts must pass the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL).
Learning Goals and Outcomes At the completion of the elementary or secondary education degree, the student will: 1. Understand Child and/or Adolescent Development a. Demonstrate knowledge of child and/or adolescent development and learning theory and how they apply to instructional design. 2. Understand Educational History a. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the historical and philosophical foundations of education in the United States. Emmanuel College
b. Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of the historical development and historical trends in instructional practice. 3. Know and Apply Key Educational Practices a. Know the principles of curriculum design and the design of instruction and apply them in analyzing and designing instruction. b. Know the relationship between content knowledge and instructional methods and apply that knowledge in the analysis and design of instruction. c. Design and deliver effective instruction. d. Know formative assessment and use a variety of assessments to design and refine instruction. e. Know and apply the principles for establishing and managing a positive classroom climate focused on student learning. f. Know the principles of equity and apply them in differentiating instructional techniques that meet the needs of diverse students. g. Know the uses of technology to enhance teaching and learning and integrate technology into instruction. h. Know the professional responsibilities of teaching and apply the habits of mind needed to be a reflective practitioner. i. Know the ethical issues of the profession of teaching and apply them in interactions with students, parents and peers. j. Meet the competencies required for teacher licensure by the Common wealth of Massachusetts.