Within the?Elementary Education program offered by?Lesley University?, the student will consider the mainstreamed special child in the regular classroom.
The senior practicum will be a semester experience at one level within the 1?6 grade range. Coursework in grades 1?6 gives the student experience with children of different ages and a variety of curricula, organizational studies, and grouping strategies characteristic of the elementary school.
Students in the Elementary Major must choose a liberal arts major to complement their professional study. Students may choose from nine liberal arts fields:
- Biology
- Creative Writing
- English
- Earth and Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Global Studies: Politics, Culture, and Society
- History
- Mathematics
- Political Science
You?ll pursue your calling in classrooms here in Massachusetts ? home to the top-ranked school systems. Starting freshman year, you'll be mentored by current leaders in the field and hone your abilities to work with a range of age groups and types of learners in urban and suburban settings.
Gain Skills and Expertise
- Develop teaching techniques, materials, and content relevant to elementary students.
- Gain practical experience with children of varying ages within grades 1-6.
- Examine the variety of ways elementary schools organize, group, and teach children.
- Learn classroom management strategies.
- Explore ways to create an inclusive classroom for all students.
Key Resources for Your Study Abroad Journey
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 10,000/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| R&D Systems Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,500/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| BL Mandhana Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 10,000/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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