基础教育理学学士

波士顿大学的基础教育理学学士（BS）为学生做好了准备从事教学职业的准备，是基于这样的信念，即孩子应该从事真实，有目的的活动和快乐的学习。我们有一个悠久的传统，那就是培养优秀的模范教师，他们深切关心儿童的教育，并致力于缩小机会差距，以确保各行各业的儿童发挥其真正的潜力。因此，我们的综合课程使用坚实的文科课程基础来支持专业教育课程并满足执照要求。
The Elementary Education program prepares teachers to work with children in grades 16. Boston University students specializing in Elementary Education engage in a comprehensive course of study that includes a strong base in the arts and sciences, with coursework in the humanities, social sciences, and math and science, as well as in education, in general, and in Elementary Education. Fieldwork in area schools with students is threaded all throughout the students course of study.<br><br>All BU undergraduate students, including both entering first-year and transfer students, will pursue coursework in the BU Hub, the University's general education program that is integrated into the entire undergraduate experience. BU Hub requirements can be satisfied in a number of ways, including coursework in and beyond the major as well as through cocurricular activities. Students majoring in Elementary Education will ordinarily, through coursework taken in the Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, satisfy BU Hub requirements in Diversity, Civic Engagement, and Global Citizenship, Communication, and some elements of the Intellectual Toolkit, essential for educators working with other professionals and families. Additional requirements may be satisfied through required Arts & Sciences coursework, and it is important that students keep Hub requirements in mind when selecting these courses. Remaining BU Hub requirements will be satisfied by selecting from a wide range of available courses outside the major or, in some cases, cocurricular experiences.<br><br>Learning Outcomes<br>Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment: Promotes the learning and growth of all students by providing high-quality and coherent instruction, designing and administering authentic and meaningful student assessments, analyzing student performance and growth data, using this data to improve instruction, providing students with constructive feedback on an ongoing basis, and continuously refining learning objectives. (Well-Structured Lessons, Adjustments to Practice, Reflective Practice)<br>Teaching All Students: Promotes the learning and growth of all students through instructional practices that establish high expectations, create a safe and effective classroom environment, and demonstrate cultural proficiency. (High Expectations, Meeting Diverse Needs, Safe Learning Environment)<br>Family and Community Engagement: Promotes the learning and growth of all students through effective partnerships with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations.