The program develops graduates with skills in a range of
relevant pedagogical methods for teaching and learning and
strategies for devising, implementing and assessing learning
experiences in teaching elementary education.
The program will prepare graduates to:
Demonstrate the acquisition of fundamental
principles of education, and human development.
- Demonstrate knowledge of theories of educational philosophy and
the historical trends in educational trends and movements
- Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical and practical
underpinning of human development and educational psychology as it
pertains to classroom management and individual student
growth.
Demonstrate knowledge of instructional
practices, approaches, methods and materials to support
instruction in the classroom.
- Demonstrate the fundamental knowledge necessary to present
information in the major academic disciplines: language and
literacy, mathematics, science, art and music, and social
studies
- Design instructional methods, including computer-based
practices, for learners at different stages of development and
various cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
- Demonstrate the ability to utilize these instructional
practices, approaches, methods and materials in the student
teaching experience
Demonstrate the fundamental principles of
inclusive education and multicultural education across both program
configurations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of human relations
- Identify theories and models for teaching, gifted and talented
students, diverse learners, students who are bilingual and at-risk
students.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of special
education
- Demonstrate knowledge of the methods of special education
Demonstrate the ability to work with
individuals and groups in the elementary school
setting.
- Observe master teachers in their classrooms as an introduction
to schools in a variety of the surrounding communities
- Participate as an associate teacher in the an approved teaching
assignment under continuous university supervision
- Prepare at least three full lessons per associate teacher
assignment in order to be observed and assessed for skill and
knowledge
Interpret and apply standards of
professional and state organizations.
- Integrate principles of ethical behavior into teaching and
learning
- Apply New York Learning Standards and New York State Content
Standards into teaching and learning
- Use the research, best practices and findings of professional
organizations to strengthen professional practice.
Demonstrate the Vincentian value of
service to the field of education as it applies to teaching and
learning.
- Create opportunities for students to learn how to be of service
in their communities through school projects
- Model service orientation to the community by participating in
parent, family and community events
Department Contacts
Queens Campus
Charisse Willis
Assistant Dean
(718) 990-1308
willisc@stjohns.edu
Lydia Haluska
Assistant Dean
(718) 990-6205
haluskal@stjohns.edu
Staten Island
Susann Ragone
Assistant Dean
(718) 390-4308
ragones@stjohns.edu
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