Education - Elementary Studies, K-6

Overview

Education -  Elementary Studies, K-6 from Wilmington University prepares you to meet the academic and social needs of students. As a teacher you must be sensitive to varying social demands and expectations, diagnose and address individual learning and developmental needs, use technology in all aspects of your profession, make important decisions about how and what to teach and more. Gain the skills you need so you can be a more effective educator.

Students taking courses to satisfy certification requirements are personally responsible for verifying with the Delaware Department of Education (or the appropriate licensure/certification authority in another state) that such course work is applicable and acceptable. Students are also responsible for meeting all state-mandated testing requirements and/or teaching experience requirements, and for applying for credentials.

Learning outcomes

The Elementary Studies program prepares teachers to meet the learning and developmental needs of students. The program is based on the premises that teachers must be sensitive to varying social demands and expectations; must be able to diagnose and address individual learning and developmental needs of students, including emotional, physical, social, and cognitive needs; must be able to use technology in all aspects of their profession; must make important decisions about how and what to teach in the face of an overwhelming knowledge explosion; and must reach out more effectively to parents and the community.