Elementary school is where a child's educational journey begins, so the job of an elementary school teacher is incredibly important, and equally rewarding. The advantages include teaching a variety of subjects, working with eager young learners, and using creative approaches to making learning fun for them.<br><br>URI's Elementary Education Program is a fully accredited certification program which prepares you to teach children in grades 1-6. Highlights of the program include:<br><br>a broad education in the liberal arts and sciences,<br>competence in communication skills,<br>a rich understanding of the content and modes of thinking in the disciplines,<br>understanding of learners and how they develop,<br>development of teaching skills to address the needs of all types of learners, <br>a commitment to social justice, diversity, and inclusion through culturally responsive pedagogy, and<br>skills in assessing both learner and self.