Education - Montgomery College, Maryland

The Education Department offers curricula designed to prepare students for working with children in a variety of settings: two early childhood education curricula (A.A.T. and certificate) and the Teacher Education Transfer Program (A.A.T.).

This curriculum is designed to prepare students to work with children from infancy through age five in a variety of child care settings. The curriculum has a core of 34 credit hours directly related to early childhood education. The curriculum is designed so that it can be complete within four semesters, but it can be extended over a longer time. A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows; part-time students should consult an adviser.

Program Outcomes for the Early Childhood Education A.A.S. Degree

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

Describe the theories and principles of child development and learning and apply the theories and principles to his or her classroom teaching.
Identify the issues, trends, and historical events in the field of early childhood education.
Use systematic observations, documentation, and other effective assessment strategies in a responsible way to positively influence children’s learning and development.
Demonstrate knowledge of supporting and empowering families and communities through respectful, reciprocal relationships.
Demonstrate understanding of content areas and apply developmentally appropriate approaches to enhance children’s learning and development.
Create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments to promote children’s learning and development.
Design, implement, and evaluate meaningful, challenging curricula to promote positive outcomes for all young children.
Be reflective practitioners to reflect and use the most effective methods of guidance and teaching when working with children.
Identify and conduct themselves as early childhood professionals who use ethical guidelines and NAEYC standards related to early childhood practice and who are advocates for sound educational practices and policies.
Demonstrate excellent written, verbal, critical thinking, and problem solving skills, which will allow them to effectively make connections between prior knowledge/ experience and new learning.

Early Childhood Education Certificate (R): 177

This certificate curriculum is designed to prepare students to work in a variety of child care settings with children from infancy through age eight. The curriculum consists of a core of 18 credit hours directly related to early childhood education. The curriculum is designed to be completed within two semesters or over a longer period of time if a student chooses. Students may apply earned credits toward an A.A.S. in Early Childhood Education.

Program Outcomes for the Early Childhood Education Certificate

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

Describe theories and principles of child development and learning. Apply the theories and principles to the classroom teaching.
Use systematic observations, documentation, and other effective assessment strategies in observing and working with children.
Apply developmentally appropriate teaching practices and guidance approaches to enhance children’s learning and development.
Develop and implement curriculum plans to promote children’s learning in the areas of physical/motor, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development.
Be reflective practitioners to reflect and use the most effective methods of guidance and teaching when working with children.
Demonstrate written, verbal, critical thinking, and problem solving skills which will allow them to effectively make connections between prior knowledge/experience and new learning.
Teach young children in an early childhood setting with the required disposition, knowledge, skills, and competencies.
Work on the A.A.S. degree with good standing of the required content areas.

Early Childhood Leadership and Management Letter of Recognition

This nine-credit program is designed for early childhood administrators, lead teachers, trainers, and family child care providers. The curriculum provides students the opportunity to develop and enhance their management and leadership skills. Only ED 215 (one of the three courses) is applied toward A.A.S. Early Childhood Degree Program. [Note: To enroll in any of these three courses, students must either satisfy prerequisites or seek consent of department.]

Program Outcomes for the Early Childhood Leadership and Management Letter of Recognition

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

Identify public policy issues, state and county regulations, and the accreditation standards set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
Use NAEYC accreditation criteria to evaluate the early childhood programs.
Explain the administrator’s role in advocacy, including current issues, concerns, and challenges facing children, teachers, parents, and the early childhood profession.
Apply NAEYC code of ethical conduct to deal with ethical issues.
Develop management skills for opening an early childhood center or school, including facility operation, fiscal planning, budget preparation, and budget oversight.
Analyze assessment and evaluation tools for curriculum improvement and staff performance.
Evaluate personnel policies and procedures required to recruit, hire, retain, manage, and oversee staff.
Develop program mission, philosophy, and policies regarding program, staff, parents, and community members.
Identify effective leadership traits, dispositions, roles, and styles.
Demonstrate effective leadership skills in communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and self-regulation.
Discuss change theory and identify techniques for creating positive change and on-going improvement in early childhood programs.
Apply techniques of establishing and maintaining positive relationships with families, staff, and community.

The teacher education transfer program A.A.T. comprises a curriculum that provides the first two years of a four-year bachelor's degree and teacher certification. The curriculum prepares students to transfer to an elementary education or Generic Special Education program at a four-year college or university in the state of Maryland. The associate of arts in teaching (A.A.T.) articulates with all of the transfer programs in elementary education and Generic Special Education in the state of Maryland. This program enables students to fulfill their General Education requirements, participate in fieldwork experiences, and complete a core of professional education course work appropriate for the first two years of teacher preparation. To earn the A.A.T. students must achieve a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative GPA and present acceptable scores on one of the following state-approved standardized test: SAT, ACT, GRE or Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test.

Please Note: ED 140 Introduction to Special Education is a requirement of Montgomery College's A.A.T. in Early Childhood Education but is not sufficient to meet all special education or inclusion course requirements for four-year teacher education programs. Students may be required to take additional special education or inclusion courses as part of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree and teacher education certification at four-year institutions.

Program Outcomes for the Teacher Education Transfer Program A.A.T. - Elementary

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

Describe the policies, issues, and trends in the field of elementary education.
Identify major historical events in education and analyze the impact of those events with current educational trends.
Identify the psychological, cognitive, emotional, and physical characteristics of typically
developing children, children with disabilities, and children who are culturally and linguistically diverse.
Explain the importance of research for the purpose of understanding the educational needs of students and families.
Analyze and critique current scientifically-based research instructional practices.
Compare and contrast instructional strategies based on students’ learning style.
Develop clear learning goals that are appropriate for all students across the continuum of learning needs.
Explain the impact of culturally and linguistically diverse experiences on learning.
Identify the current and inclusive philosophies and practices in providing services for students with disabilities.
Demonstrate and utilize technology as a teaching/reinforcement tool.
Identify and explain the models of classroom and behavior management.
Collaborate with school personnel and service providers to facilitate and promote inclusive education for students.
Identify strategies for working and advocating for families of culturally and
linguistically diverse (CLD) students and students with disabilities in order to facilitate a child’s educational program.
Analyze and reflect upon teaching practices for the purpose of improving and differentiating instruction for students.
Identify community resources serving students with special needs and their families.
Demonstrate excellent written, verbal, critical thinking, and problem solving skills, which will allow them to effectively make connections between prior knowledge/ experience and new learning.

The Teacher Education Transfer Program A.A.T. (Associate of Arts in Teaching) comprises a curriculum that provides the first two years of a four-year bachelor's degree and teacher certification. This curriculum prepares students to transfer to an Early childhood Education program at a four-year college or university in the state of Maryland. The Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) articulates with all Maryland transfer programs in early childhood education. The program enables students to fulfill their general education requirements, participate in field work experiences, and complete a core of professional education coursework appropriate for the first two years of teacher preparation. To earn the A.A.T. students must achieve a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative GPA and present acceptable scores on one of the following state-approved standardized test: SAT, ACT, GRE or Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test.

Please note: "This Introduction to Special Education course required by Montgomery College is a necessary requirement of the College's A.A.T. Degree in Early Childhood Education but is not sufficient to meet all special education or inclusion course requirements for four-year teacher education programs. Students may be required to take additional special education or inclusion courses a a part of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree and teacher education certification at four-year institutions."

Program Outcomes for the Teacher Education Transfer Program A.A.T. - Early Childhood Education

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

Describe the theories and principles of child development and learning and apply the theories and principles to their classroom teaching.
Identify the policies, issues, trends, and historical events in the field of early childhood education.
Use systematic observations, documentation, and other effective assessment strategies in a responsible way to positively influence children’s learning and development.
Demonstrate knowledge of supporting and empowering families and communities through respectful, reciprocal relationships.
Demonstrate understanding of content areas and apply developmentally appropriate
approaches to enhance children’s learning and development.
Identify and explain the models of classroom and behavior management.
Identify strategies for working and advocating for families of culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students and students with disabilities in order to facilitate a child’s educational program.
Analyze and reflect upon teaching practices for the purpose of improving and differentiating instruction for students.
Identify community resources serving students with special needs and their families.
Identify and conduct themselves as early childhood professionals who use ethical guidelines and NAEYC standards related to early childhood practice, and who are advocates for sound educational practices and policies.
Demonstrate excellent written, verbal, critical thinking, and problem solving skills which will allow them to effectively make connections between prior knowledge/ experience and new learning.

The Teacher Education Transfer Program A.A.T. (Associate of Arts in Teaching) comprises a curriculum that provides the first two years of a four-year bachelor's degree and teacher certification. This curriculum prepares students to transfer to any mathematics secondary education program at a four-year college or university in the state of Maryland. The Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) articulates with all Maryland transfer programs in mathematics education. The program enables students to fulfill their general education requirements, participate in field work experiences, and complete a core of professional education coursework appropriate for the first two years of teacher preparation. To earn the A.A.T. students must achieve a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative GPA and present acceptable scores on one of the following state-approved standardized test: SAT, ACT, GRE or Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test.

Please note: "This Introduction to Special Education course required by Montgomery College is a necessary requirement of the College's Secondary A.A.T. degree but is not sufficient to meet all special education or inclusion course requirements for four-year teacher education programs. Students may be required to take additional special education or inclusion courses as a part of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree and teacher education certification at four-year institutions."

Program Outcomes in the Teacher Education Transfer Program A.A.T. in Mathematics
(Secondary A.A.T.)

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

Enter a four-year college or university with junior standing in the major area of mathematics.
Enter a four-year college or university with junior standing in the content area of education.
Describe the social, physical, emotional, and cognitive stages of development from infancy through adolescence.
Identify the social, cultural, historical, and philosophical influences that affect the development and change of curriculum.
Apply different methods of teaching to the classroom settings.
Distinguish between the roles of middle and high school teachers.
Conduct basic educational research, including action research projects.
Be reflective practitioners to analyze and use the most effective methods of instruction during their early field experiences in the Montgomery County secondary public schools.
Conduct themselves as secondary professionals who use ethical guidelines and
INTASC/EDOT standards as related to effective adolescent practice.
Develop excellent written, verbal, critical thinking, and problem solving skills, which will allow them to effectively make connections between prior knowledge/experience and new learning.

Associate of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education — Physics: 603
New: Effective Semester - Spring 2005

The Teacher Education Transfer Program A.A.T. (Associate of Arts in Teaching) comprises a curriculum that provides the first two years of a four-year bachelor's degree and teacher certification. This curriculum prepares students to transfer to a Secondary Physics Education program at a four-year college or university in the state of Maryland. The Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) articulates with all Maryland transfer programs in secondary physics education. The program enables students to fulfill their general education requirements, participate in field work experiences, and complete a core of professional education coursework appropriate for the first two years of teacher preparation. To earn the A.A.T. students must achieve a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative GPA and present acceptable scores on one of the following state-approved standardized test: SAT, ACT, GRE or Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test.

Please note: "This Introduction to Special Education course required by Montgomery College is a necessary requirement of the College's Secondary A.A.T. degree but is not sufficient to meet all special education or inclusion course requirements for four-year teacher education programs. Students may be required to take additional special education or inclusion courses a a part of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree and teacher education certification at four-year institutions."

Program Outcomes in the Teacher Education Transfer Program A.A.T. in Physics
(Secondary A.A.T.)

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

Enter a four-year college or university with junior standing in the major area of physics.
Enter a four-year college or university with junior standing in the content area of education.
Describe the social, physical, emotional, and cognitive stages of development from infancy through adolescence
Identify the social, cultural, historical, and philosophical influences that affect the development and change of curriculum.
Apply different methods of teaching to the classroom settings.
Distinguish between the roles of middle and high school teachers.
Conduct basic educational research, including action research projects
Be reflective practitioners to analyze and use the most effective methods of instruction during their early field experiences in the Montgomery County secondary public schools.
Conduct themselves as secondary professionals who use ethical guidelines and
INTASC/EDOT standards as related to effective adolescent practice
Develop excellent written, verbal, critical thinking, and problem solving skills, which will allow them to effectively make connections between prior knowledge/experience and new learning.

The Teacher Education Transfer Program A.A.T. (Associate of Arts in Teaching) comprises a curriculum that provides the first two years of a four-year bachelor's degree and teacher certification. This curriculum prepares students to transfer to any secondary education Spanish program at a four-year college or university in the state of Maryland. The Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) articulates with all Maryland transfer programs in teaching Spanish at the secondary level. The program enables students to fulfill their general education requirements, participate in field work experiences, and complete a core of professional education coursework appropriate for the first two years of teacher preparation. To earn the A.A.T. students must achieve a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative GPA and present acceptable scores on one of the following state-approved standardized test: SAT, ACT, GRE or Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test.

Please note: "This Introduction to Special Education course required by Montgomery College is a necessary requirement of the College's Secondary A.A.T. degree but is not sufficient to meet all special education or inclusion course requirements for four-year teacher education programs. Students may be required to take additional special education or inclusion courses a a part of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree and teacher education certification at four-year institutions."

Program Outcomes in the Teacher Education Transfer Program A.A.T. in Spanish
(Secondary A.A.T.)

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

Enter a four-year college or university with junior standing in the major area of Spanish.
Enter a four-year college or university with junior standing in the content area of education.
Describe the social, physical, emotional, and cognitive stages of development from infancy through adolescence
Identify the social, cultural, historical, and philosophical influences that affect the development and change of curriculum.
Apply different methods of teaching to the classroom settings.
Distinguish between the roles of middle and high school teachers.
Conduct basic educational research, including action research projects
Be reflective practitioners to analyze and use the most effective methods of instruction during their early field experiences in the Montgomery County secondary public schools.
Conduct themselves as secondary professionals who use ethical guidelines and INTASC/EDOT standards as related to effective adolescent practice
Develop excellent written, verbal, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, which will allow them to effectively make connections between prior knowledge/experience and new learning.