Empathy and belief in the value of each child are among the basic precepts at the heart of JMU’s Elementary Education Program.
Preparing candidates to teach students in grades PreK-6, our program seeks to foster an empathetic understanding of the ways each child is affected by social contexts and by each child’s own strengths and needs. Knowledge and pedagogical skills to support each child’s right to success are also key components in this JMU education pursuit. Drawn from research and theories in child development, teaching and learning, our course work and field experiences prepare teacher candidates to employ a cross-disciplinary approach to instruction that reflects an understanding of the diverse nature of learners and their families.
CAEP
Accredited
The major is a part of Early, Elementary & Reading Education Department, an academic unit within the College of Education.
JMU students will be part of a cohort model engaging in meaningful discussions, hands-on learning, and personal relationships with peers and professors. You will study and appreciate the process of human development during the cycles of life from conception onward, especially throughout childhood, and you will learn how to build on interdisciplinary connections among content areas to create inclusive, responsive and effective instruction for all learners.
Elementary Education
- Degrees Offered:
- B.S. in Elementary Education
- B.S. in Elementary Education
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