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