STUDENT
Spotlight
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION :
LIBERAL ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
( PreK-Grade 3 ) Bachelor of Science
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
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 ).
During a candidate ’ s first and second years as an early childhood education major , he or she completes a supervised field experience one morning each week in different school environments . In the third year , candidates spend one full day each week immersed in a classroom field experience . During the fourth year , each candidate completes a year-long internship experience in a Professional Development School . Candidates spend two days a week in the fall semester and five days a week during the spring semester in the classroom , assuming all of the roles and responsibilities of a classroom teacher . Throughout this experience , candidates work under the guidance of an experienced professional teacher .
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 a supportive relationship with the student . It ’ s the perfect 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 .”
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