academic-catalog2011.. - LAU Publications - Lebanese American ...
academic-catalog2011.. - LAU Publications - Lebanese American ...
academic-catalog2011.. - LAU Publications - Lebanese American ...
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
Department of Education<br />
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.)<br />
IN EDUCATION<br />
MISSION<br />
Under the umbrella of <strong>LAU</strong>’s Vision, the Mission<br />
of the BA in Education (ECE & Elementary)<br />
is to prepare professional teachers who are<br />
<strong>academic</strong>ally well grounded in both their subject<br />
matter, and pedagogy, and to enable experienced<br />
educators to update their knowledge and skills.<br />
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES<br />
The BA in Education (ECE & Elementary) aims to<br />
prepare teachers who demonstrate:<br />
A. Relevant Knowledge – This includes:<br />
• Depth and breadth in subject, and in<br />
content.<br />
• General pedagogical knowledge.<br />
• Specific pedagogical content knowledge.<br />
• An awareness of the professional<br />
standards.<br />
• An awareness of the developmentally<br />
appropriate practice (in early childhood<br />
education).<br />
• An awareness of the national curriculum<br />
objectives and standards.<br />
B. Practical Skills<br />
• Diverse approaches to instruction, and<br />
assessment.<br />
• Effective classroom management<br />
strategies.<br />
• Motivational strategies.<br />
• Strategies to promote higher-level thinking.<br />
• Guidance and Discipline methods.<br />
C. Appropriate Attitude<br />
• Readiness to develop authentic relationships<br />
with students.<br />
• Readiness to establish a democratic, and<br />
socially just, learning environment.<br />
• Readiness to reflect on one’s practice, and<br />
continuous learning.<br />
LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
Graduates in the BA in Education (ECE &<br />
Elementary) will be able to:<br />
1. Develop clear and measurable instructional<br />
objectives.<br />
2. Prepare yearly, term, and unit plans to<br />
adequately address curriculum content.<br />
3. Prepare plans for effective instructional<br />
cycles, using a variety of instructional<br />
approaches appropriate to the content/<br />
skill.<br />
4. Employ effective instructional practices<br />
that optimize learning opportunities.<br />
5. Use appropriate assessment methods,<br />
both formative and summative.<br />
6. Plan and implement effective classroom<br />
management strategies.<br />
7. Employ strategies to motivate students.<br />
8. Implement strategies that minimize discipline<br />
problems.<br />
The Early Childhood Education Program<br />
prepares students to:<br />
• Plan and administer all the aspects of early<br />
childhood programs.<br />
• Teach young students basic motor and<br />
cognitive skills through art, music, creative<br />
dramatics, and other techniques<br />
• Use carefully planned teaching strategies<br />
based on children’s developmental stages.<br />
The Elementary Education Program prepares<br />
students to:<br />
• Teach children reading, language arts,<br />
mathematics, science, social studies, art,<br />
drama, music, and physical education.<br />
• Employ teaching strategies, which<br />
stimulate children’s thinking and challenge<br />
them to learn.<br />
• Use the latest instructional tools, and<br />
techniques, to make your teaching more<br />
effective.<br />
CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS<br />
The BA in Education requires a total of 95 credits,<br />
which includes:<br />
The Core Requirements - These include the<br />
General Education courses.<br />
<strong>Lebanese</strong> <strong>American</strong> University | page 124