NWCCD 2018-19 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
NWCCD 2018-19 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

Elementary Education AS


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The Elementary Education AS Program is designed to provide the initial foundation for preparing qualified teachers and related personnel for elementary schools.  The program enables students to assess interest, aptitude and capabilities for a career in education.  The program prepares students to transfer to a Baccalaureate program.

Programs of study should be planned with regard to the specific requirements of the institution to which students plan to transfer.

Elementary Education AS Program Outcomes:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the historical and sociological foundations of education in the United States.
  2. Construct learning experiences based on current best practices, developmental theories, and state and national standards.
  3. Use effective, appropriate, and varied instructional methods to communicate with diverse audiences.
  4. Evaluate instructional methods that connect learning with the students’ diverse experiences and needs.
  5. Implement self-reflection strategies to enhance professional and personal growth.

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