What classes do you need to take for elementary education?

Answer 1

The classes will vary from school to school, but the basic classes that would be required for most schools would be: Biology, chemistry, algebra/statistics, physical science, introductory computer class, english, aesthetics [music and/or art appreciation], psychology/sociology, and sometimes a foreign language.

After pre-reqs are done, most schools require the student to submit a portfolio and make a presentation to get into the teaching program of the school. Once you are in the program, you will take child psychology, math methods classes, scientific methods classes, lesson planning, gifted & talented learners classes, and specialized classes like teaching the learning disabled and specially gifted.

Finally, after all of those classes are done, your last semester or last year is typically spent doing field experiences [i.e. student teaching]. You are required to observe, co-teach, and teach independently [often with a professor watching you] for various amounts of hours.

It seems like a lot, but is very well worth the time and energy placed in it if the career is something you truly love to do.

Answer 2

spanish is really helpful, then there are classes like child growth & development... if your school has it. also you could be a student assistant at your grade school or even at highschool.

Answer 3

To teach within the public school system in the United States at the pre-K through high school levels, you must have a bachelor's degree in a teacher education program from a regionally accredited college or university and state teacher certification. This would take approximately four years to complete as a full-time student, provided you take the program as prescribed by the college or university.

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Answer 4

Depending on the public school district you are applying for, most school districts require an bachelor's degree in elementary education - or related degrees - in order to become a teacher. However, some school districts have Alternate Certification tracks that allow degreed professionals from other industries to become certified school teachers. For example, a former rocket scientist with an engineering degree may go through Alternate Certification to become a grade school or subject level teacher (math, maybe?).

If you wish to teach at a private school, the criteria can be completely different. Some require the same stringent certifications (or more) as their public school counterparts, whereas other schools only require a demonstrated ability to teach children without a degree. Private schools, because of this, how differing levels of state certification. Although an uncertified school does not mean the educational quality is necessarily sub-par, because some religious based schools may not seek state certification to remove the government from the business of religious instruction.

Answer 5

To teach within the public school system, you need to have a bachelor's degree in an education program, and state teachers certification. This typically takes approximately four years as a full-time student to complete.

Answer 6

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BSEED)

Answer 7

A BA/BS in education or child development is needed, teacher education classes, passing a teacher's exam, and getting a credential from the state department of education.