Elementary Education
The mission of the Montreat College Teacher Education program is to prepare teachers to be leaders and innovators for the 21st Century classroom.
The purpose of our program is to prepare students with the skills, knowledge, expertise, and support systems they will need to succeed in work, life, and citizenship. In responding to the Christian calling to the ministry of education, 21st century teacher leaders and innovators must be prepared to teach the necessary skills and literacies in a manner that engages all students in the learning process.
Elementary Education prepares students to teach in grades K-6.
Elementary Education program includes 300 hours of clinical experience prior to student teaching
Small class sizes and cohorts foster relationship with faculty members, K-6 partners, and peers
Christ-centered mission is to prepare teachers for their calling to impact the world for Jesus Christ
Sample Courses
EDUC 2330 Children's Literature
This course emphasizes the practical application of traditional and contemporary writing for children, including picture books, folk literature, modern fantasy, poetry, modern fiction, historical fiction, and multicultural literature. Emphasis is on integration of literacy, selection according to literary elements, and child development needs. Course requires 6 hours Focused Field Experiences.
EDUC 3460 Christian Philosophy of Education
This course will examine different philosophies of education and how they relate to the Christian worldview. Candidates will complete readings, focused field experiences in P-6 Christian education, and write a paper describing and defending their own Christian philosophy of education.
EDUC 4440 Educational Psychology
This course is designed to study the psychological principles and theories that underlie effective educational practices. Attention is given to developmental processes, individual differences and motivation, learning theory, measurement and evaluation, understanding student behavior motivators, and teacher behavior, including the formulation of developmentally appropriate objectives.
Faculty
Dr. Amy Flagler
Assistant Professor of Education, Director of Teacher Education
Chair, Studies in Education
and Outdoor Recreation
Faculty of Science and Human Services
amy.flagler@montreat.edu
Dr. Amy Van Buren
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
amy.van-buren@montreat.edu
Teacher Education Handbook
Download the Teacher Education Handbook
Download the Student Teaching I & II Handbook
The Montreat College Elementary Education program is approved by the state of North Carolina to prepare teacher candidates for Elementary K-6 certification. View a list of North Carolina approved providers.
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