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Elementary Education
Our world needs educators who live lives marked by uncompromising Christlike values, dedication and compassion. A major in elementary education prepares you as a highly qualified teacher with the knowledge, skills and Christian character to be a servant leader who influences your world for Jesus Christ.
Program Learning Outcomes
The elementary education program reflects our commitment to developing students’ knowledge, skills and attitudes in five distinct yet interconnected areas: specialized knowledge; applied knowledge and collaborative learning; intellectual skills; civic and global learning; and biblical worldview integration.
01
Specialized Knowledge
Demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in the terminology, theories, concepts, practices and skills specific to the field of education.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in discipline specific pedagogy.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of educational theory.
- Develop a specialized knowledge of diverse learners.
02
Applied Knowledge and Collaborative Learning
Exhibit competency in applying your knowledge in instructional planning, classroom management and soft skills in a classroom setting.
- Plan and implement learning experiences that accommodate and meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Demonstrate effective implementation of instructional theory and pedagogy.
- Assess students’ current competency of knowledge and skills.
03
Intellectual Skills
Demonstrate your ability to integrate both traditional and non-traditional cognitive skills, including analytical inquiry, information literacy, quantitative fluency and communicative fluency.
04
Civic and Global Learning
Demonstrate intercultural competence in addressing civic, social, environmental and economic issues.
05
Biblical Worldview Integration
Articulate a Christ-centered worldview and its personal, professional and communal embodiment through Christian virtues.
Brenna Threatt (’17)I loved having faculty members who took the time to get to know me, asked for prayer requests and opened class with prayer.
Related Programs
The Teacher Education Division at Cornerstone is robust in its variety of offerings. Take a look at some of the other programs offered in Teacher Education.
