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The Early Childhood Teacher Education program at Illinois State will prepare you for a type 04 certification for teaching programs serving children birth to age 8 (grade 3). The program is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and is a nationally recognized model of standards-based and performance-based teacher education. Throughout your course work, you will gain the professional knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to become a highly effective parent-infant educator, special education preschool educator, public school pre-kindergarten, child care, or kindergarten through third grade teacher. Why Study Early Childhood Education? Kindergarten and Elementary school teachers play a vital role in the development of children. Individuals working in education introduce children to the basics of math, languages, sciences and social studies. The educators try to instill good study habits and an appreciation for learning. Having an advanced degree in this program can lead a person to becoming a college professor. Related Skills Strong work ethics and professional manners Listen, interpret and communicate effectively Good knowledge about child development Proven leadership skills Works well in a team environment and individually Integrate technology into the education programs Strong interpersonal skills Effective writing capability Creativity – using sounds, color, imagery and art
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The Early Childhood Teacher Education program at Illinois State will prepare you for a type 04 certification for teaching programs serving children birth to age 8 (grade 3). The program is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and is a nationally recognized model of standards-based and performance-based teacher education. Throughout your course work, you will gain the professional knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to become a highly effective parent-infant educator, special education preschool educator, public school pre-kindergarten, child care, or kindergarten through third grade teacher. Why Study Early Childhood Education? Kindergarten and Elementary school teachers play a vital role in the development of children. Individuals working in education introduce children to the basics of math, languages, sciences and social studies. The educators try to instill good study habits and an appreciation for learning. Having an advanced degree in this program can lead a person to becoming a college professor. Related Skills Strong work ethics and professional manners Listen, interpret and communicate effectively Good knowledge about child development Proven leadership skills Works well in a team environment and individually Integrate technology into the education programs Strong interpersonal skills Effective writing capability Creativity – using sounds, color, imagery and art
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
Illinois , US, Normal, United States
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