Program Chair: Rebecca Raab, Ph.D.
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Recognized by the South Carolina State Board of Education under the guidance of the 2022 CAEP standards, the Columbia College Elementary Education Program prepares educators to work primarily in public and private schools (grades 2-6). Graduates of the program are “learner ready” on day one as educators who embody the attitudes and skills of dedicated professionals, committed to working with others to provide a quality education for children and youth ages 7-12.
The Division of Education provides opportunities for future teachers to exercise leadership in their careers and has built a strong reputation for providing well-trained teachers to the public schools of SC and beyond.
Mission: The mission of the Elementary Education program area is to prepare elementary collaborative professionals who know, understand, and use the major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to child and adolescent development to construct learning opportunities that support individual student’s development, acquisition of knowledge and motivation.
Student Learning Outcomes
The successful student will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of content required in Elementary Education including the learner and learning, instructional practices, and professional responsibilities.
- Effectively use multiple methods of assessment to plan and make data driven instructional decisions.
- Plan and effectively implement instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Demonstrate professional behaviors and ethical practice in collaboration with children and youth, their family members, and school and community service providers.