Elementary Education

Department of Education Our Teacher Education program produces graduates who demonstrate content knowledge, pedagogical skills and exhibit dispositions of the facilitative teacher. Elementary Education Degrees: BA, BS Careers: Elementary school teacher Note: Additional accreditation includes the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI). Contact: Dr. Jaunita Heyward, ph. 910-630-7051, e-mail jheyward @methodist.edu At Methodist University, professional educators are seen as facilitative teachers who understand and value the process of learning. Through our elementary education program, you explore the theories behind learning through lectures, lab work and case analysis. You also develop teaching skills through role-playing, peer teaching, required field experiences and student teaching. The latest advances in education technology are explored in our computer lab and educational technology classroom. Education classes at Methodist University are small and personal attention from your professors is standard. The demand for fully certified, highly qualified elementary teachers is at an all-time high. Students completing the requirements for licensure will be able to choose from many employment opportunities. All teacher education programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. The North Carolina teaching license is currently honored in 29 states through interstate reciprocity agreements and other states via National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification. Methodist University offers programs leading to teacher licensure (BA or BS) for: ( grades K–12) a uthorization pending Add-on licensure and lateral entry for English as a Second Language (ESL) and Advanced and Gifted programs are also available. ESL Contact: Jan Turner, ph. 910-630-7361 e-mail jturner@methodist.edu Advanced and Gifted Contact: Dr. Elizabeth Belford-Horan, ph. 910-630-7054, e-mail ebelford@ methodist.edu Note: In addition to the programs described on pages 54 through 56, Methodist University also offers programs leading to teacher licensure in art, music and physical education (grades K–12). Please refer to this publication on the pages marked below or Methodist University's Academic Catalogue for additional information on these programs: Music Education — School of Arts and Humanities, page 37 Art Education — School of Arts and Humanities, page 34 Physical Education — School of Science and Human Development, page 57 54 Find Find out more about MU. Go to www.methodist.edu Go to www.methodist.edu

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