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JOCELYN RICHARDS | |||
Early Childhood Education |
Jocelyn loves the careerfocused curriculum at Stevenson . As a freshman , she has already spent time in the classroom working with elementary school students . “ I spend about 30 minutes per week with my mentee , working to develop |
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION : LIBERAL ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
( PreK-Grade 3 ) Bachelor of Science
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real-world experience to affirm my future hopes and dreams .” Stevenson ’ s Career Architecture SM program encourages students to design their career paths , and Jocelyn has set high goals for herself . She plans to receive her master ’ s and doctoral degrees in education and to start a charter school that serves underprivileged students . “ Stevenson provides the support , confidence , education , and opportunities to succeed in such a huge undertaking .” |
The early childhood education program prepares candidates with the necessary knowledge , skills , and dispositions to become successful teachers of younger children ( preK-grade 3 ). The curriculum provides experiences in preschools , child care centers , and public and private schools in diverse community settings . The early childhood education program is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education ( MSDE ) and includes the four MSDE required reading courses . In addition , Stevenson has earned national accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation ( CAEP ).
Field study begins in the spring semester of the freshman year , enabling candidates to translate theory into practice in school environments . Placements progress over a candidate ’ s four years of study , culminating in a yearlong internship in a Professional Development School , during which candidates assume all of the roles and responsibilities of a classroom teacher , under the guidance of a professional teacher .
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A SAMPLING OF COURSES AND ELECTIVES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION :
Assessment for Reading Instruction
Curriculum Principles and Practices
Educational Psychology
Instruction of Reading
Integrated Early Childhood Methods of Teaching
Integrating Technology and Digital Learning in the Classroom
Internship I and II : Early Childhood Education
Materials for Teaching Reading
Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood Education
Principles of Assessment
Principles of Special Education
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