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Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

84 Hours

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

14

Courses Offered In ASSOCIATE TO BACHELORS DEGREE

  • Courses Name

  • Courses Description

  • Credit Hours

  • Basics of Teaching and Learning

  • Teaching is a profession that can yield something amazing when the right ideas and beliefs are implemented in the classroom. The purpose of this course is to induce you to the concept of teaching as a profession. The course presents various learning methods and role of Education in 21st Century.

  • 6 Credits

  • Teaching At Different Levels

  • The course introduces you to the concepts of differentiated instruction, differentiating planning, differentiated assessment and differentiated learning experiences. The course also includes grouping, differentiation, and enrichment of gifted children.

  • 6 Credits

  • Learning and Development

  • The course introduces you to the concepts of physical development, cognitive development, emotional and social development and physical and cognitive development. The course also presents tools for learning in real time and online learning activities.

  • 6 Credits

  • Foundations of Education

  • The purpose of this course is to enable you to think critically about contemporary education issues, so they can develop creative solutions to difficult problems. This will be accomplished by gaining an understanding of the history of these issues and problems.

  • 6 Credits

  • Philosophical Foundations of Education

  • This course explores the underlying principles and philosophical foundations of teaching and education and examines how teachers function on the basis of a set of assumptions and beliefs regarding what they teach, how they teach, and to what end they teach.

  • 6 Credits

  • Computers in Education

  • This course prepares educators to use, evaluate, and integrate a variety of computer-based programs into the classroom. The course also covers use of graphic tools in education, how technology is used to provide education to special children and issues and challenges of technology in education.

  • 6 Credits

  • Essentials of Educational Psychology

  • This course explains the cognitive, linguistic, personal, social, and moral development of individuals as well as individual and group differences. This lesson also describes behaviorist and social cognitive views of learning, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and informal and formal assessments.

  • 6 Credits

  • Teaching for Special Fields

  • The course teaching for special fields provides you with a comprehensive overview of major aspects of the field of special education. This course emphasizes how students with special needs can succeed in the general education classroom with the assistance of the teacher and other members of the team.

  • 6 Credits

  • Art in Early Childhood

  • Art has traditionally been an important part of early childhood programs. The purpose of this course is to discuss the importance of art in young children's learning and development and to describe elements of an art program within a developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum.

  • 6 Credits

  • Early Childhood Special Education

  • The Early Childhood Special Education course provides you with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. You would be able to screen and identify the unique needs of preschoolers and their families; and define early intervention services needed to address those unique needs.

  • 6 Credits

  • Methods in Early Childhood Education

  • The course is designed to teach the methods and proper use of materials for presenting creative learning experiences to young children in the areas of language, creative dramatics, art, music, movement, math, science, emergent literacy, and outdoor activities.

  • 6 Credits

  • Introduction to Early Education

  • The course includes history, philosophy, and the application of child development techniques. The course explores techniques for observing and recording behaviors, communication skills, guidance techniques, developmentally appropriate practices and the role of the teacher in early childhood settings.

  • 6 Credits

  • Early Childhood Language Development

  • The course introduces you to the concepts of oral and written language acquisition, along with other areas of communication. Topics covered in this course are language development in preschoolers, kindergarteners, enhancing language development in primary years and language development among children with communicative disorders etc.

  • 6 Credits

  • Early Childhood Education Curriculum

  • This course provides you with an introduction to methods and materials to assist young children in the learning process. Emphasis will be placed on arrangement of indoor/outdoor space, music and movement, dramatic play and creative media.

  • 6 Credits
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Basics of teaching and learning

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Do i want to be a teacher?
    Developing as a professional.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Helping diverse learners succeed in today's classrooms.
    Changes in american society: their influences on today's schools.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Education in the united states: its historical roots.
    Educational philosophy: the intellectual foundations of american education.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The organization of american schools.
    Governance and finance: regulating and funding schools.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    School law: ethical and legal influences on teaching.
    The school curriculum.
    Creating productive learning environments.
    Instruction in american classrooms.
    Technology in american schools.

Teaching at different levels

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Education in a age of change.
    Becoming a professional educator.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Challenges of school reform.
    Profiles of today's learners.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Responding to diversity.
    Meeting the needs of exceptional learners.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The curriculum.
    Effective instruction.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Classroom management and discipline.
    Assessing learning.
    Social and philosophical perspectives.
    Historical influences.
    Influences of technology.
    Legal issues affecting learners and teachers.

Learning and development

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Literacy and learning
    Theoretical perspectives of literacy development
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Oral language development: foundation for literacy
    Signs of emergent literacy among infants and toddlers: observation and exploration
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Enhancing emergent literacy among infants and toddlers
    Signs of emergent literacy among preschoolers
    Enhancing emergent literacy among preschoolers
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Emergent literacy among kindergartners: signs, standards, and assessment
    Enhancing emergent literacy and beginning reading and writing in kindergartners
    Literacy instruction in first grade: becoming an independent reader and writer
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Literacy instruction in second and third grade: transitioning to fluent reading and writing
    Transitioning to fourth grade-reading and writing to learn

Foundations of Education

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Status of the profession
    Development of the profession
    The major philosophies
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The impact of educational theories on educational practice
    American education: european heritage and colonial experience
    American education: from revolution to the twentieth century
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Modern american education: from the progressive movement to the present
    School and society
    Responding to a diverse and multicultural society
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Students at risk
    Legal framework for the public schools
    Teachers, students, and the law
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Governance and financing of elementary and secondary schools
    The school curriculum: development and design
    Instructional practices in effective schools
    Education for the new millenium

Philosophical Foundations of Education

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Idealism and education
    Realism and education
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Eastern philosophy, religion, and education
    Pragmatism and education
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Reconstructionism and education
    Behaviorism and education
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Existentialism, phenomenology, and education
    Analytic philosophy and education
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Marxism and education
    Philosophy, education, and the challenge of postmodernism

Computers in Education

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Theoretical foundations
    Designing and planning technology-enhanced instruction
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Computers in the learning environment
    Digital technologies in the classroom
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Administrative software
    Academic software
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The internet and the world wide web
    Using the web for teaching and learning
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Audiovisual technologies
    Distance education: using technology to redefine the classroom
    Issues in implementing technology in schools
    Technology, teaching, and you

Essentials of Educational Psychology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to educational psychology
    Learning, cognition, and memory
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Learning in context
    Higher-level cognitive processes
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Cognitive development
    Motivation and affect
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Personal and social development
    Instructional strategies
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Classroom management strategies
    Assessment

Teaching for special fields

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Overview of today's special education
    Ensuring progress in the general curriculum through universal design for learning andinclusion
    Today's multicultural, bilingual, and diverseschools
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Today's families and their partnerships with professionals
    Understanding students with learning disabilities
    Understanding students with communicationdisorders
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Understanding students with emotional or behavioral disorders
    Understanding students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    Understanding students with mental retardation
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding students with severe and multiple disabilities
    Understanding students with autism
    Understanding students with physical disabilities and other health impairments
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding students with traumatic brain injury
    Understanding students with hearing loss
    Understanding students with visual impairments
    Understanding students who are gifted and talented

Art in Early Childhood

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    -beginning the journey
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    -understanding the creative process
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    -exploring feelings and images
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    -introducing music and movement
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    -celebrating the visual arts
    -encouraging play and creative drama in the classroom
    -experimenting with three-dimensional art

Early Childhood Special Education

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Teaching all children
    A professional educator
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Collaborating with families and the community
    Diversity and inclusive classrooms
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Planning differentiated curriculum and instruction to teach all children
    Creating a positive social and emotional climate
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Designing an inclusive physical environment
    Managing, guiding, and organizing your classroom
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Identifying effective teaching strategies and practices
    Differentiated instruction with individually appropriate support
    Assessing the effectiveness of your inclusive classroom

Methods in Early Childhood Education

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Maintaining a safe classroom
    Maintaining a healthy classroom
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Establishing a learning environment
    Advancing physical skills
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Advancing cognitive skills
    Advancing communication skills
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Advancing creative skills
    Building a positive self-concept
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Promoting social skills
    Providing guidance
    Promoting family involvement
    Providing program management
    Promoting professionalism

Introduction to Early Education

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    You and early childhood education: becoming a professional
    Early childhood education today: understanding current issues
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    History and theories: foundations for teaching and learning
    Implementing early childhood programs: applying theories to practice
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Standards and you: teaching children to learn
    Observing and assessing young children: guiding, teaching, and learning
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Infants and toddlers: critical years for learning
    The preschool years: getting ready for school and life
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Kindergarten today: meeting academic and developmental needs
    The early elementary grades: 1 and ndash;.3: preparation for life
    Educating children with diverse backgrounds and special needs: ensuring all children learn
    Guiding children and rsquo;s behavior: helping children act their best
    Parents, families, and the community: building partnerships for student success

Early childhood language Development

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Language in our lives
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Learning and language
    Language development among children of linguistic diversity
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Language development of infants and toddlers
    Enhancing language development in infants and toddlers
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Language development in preschoolers
    Enhancing language development in preschoolers
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Language development in kindergarteners
    Enhancing language development of kindergarteners
    Language development in the primary years
    Enhancing language development in the primary years
    Exploring children's use of language: assessment
    Enhancing language development among children with communicative disorders

Early Childhood Education Curriculum

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Early childhood education
    A developmentally appropriate early childhood program
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Developing partnerships with families
    Planning the curriculum
    People and their diversities
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Myself and my family
    Myself and my body
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Language development
    Literacy development
    Physical science experiences
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Earth science experiences
    Life science experiences
    Problem solving and mathematics
    Music and movement
    Creativity, art, and dramatic activities