Teacher Education: Elementary Education concentration

Associate of Arts degree

Transfer program

Remember that amazing fourth-grade teacher that made learning enjoyable? That could soon be you. Start here to begin transforming your passion for teaching into being an inspiring teacher.

Garrett College Teacher Education programs are highly committed to providing pre-service teachers with the highest quality education to properly prepare them for the rigors of teaching in the 21st century. By educating teacher candidates in theory, analytical thinking, practical methods, and the latest proven methods, we strive to give candidates the necessary tools to become effective and efficient educational leaders.

NOTE: Garrett's Teacher Education programs are designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year institution. The A.A. degree program discussed here is designed for transfer to institutions outside the state of Maryland. Students planning to transfer within the state of Maryland should follow the Elementary Education/Special Education A.A.T. program.

Career Opportunities

Garrett's Elementary Education program prepares you to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a career in any of the following general or specialty fields:

Elementary classroom instruction
Children's programming
Children's literature

Coursework

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate competency in written and oral communication appropriate to their teacher education focus.
Students will demonstrate the ability to research, analyze, and evaluate learning theories, strategies, and technology relevant to classroom instruction.
Students will demonstrate the ability to research and apply current instructional strategies, pedagogical trends, and best practices to curriculum development.
Students will demonstrate the ability to develop and implement various forms of assessment to monitor and manage student learning.
Students will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of basic concepts, terminology, and techniques appropriate to their area of study in teacher education.
Students will demonstrate the ability to differentiate instruction for students of all abilities.
Students will demonstrate the ability to create lesson plans and develop instructional strategies based on state curriculum and INTASC standards.

Program Highlights

Small class sizes and dedicated Teacher Education advisor resulting in individualized, personal attention.
Designed for students wishing to teach K through sixth grade (grade levels may vary based on the transfer institution and/or state of employment).
Provides a strong foundation for students to transfer to a four-year institution to continue studies in their desired field.
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