The School of Education at 91猫先生

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Make a difference in young lives as a graduate of the School of Education. With an education degree, you鈥檒l acquire the tools to become a knowledgeable K12 professional who can facilitate learning for all students. More so, you鈥檒l be equipped to actively participate in school improvement, applying your new skills necessary to school reform while fostering collaboration and cooperation.

Engaged and attentive faculty will prepare you for the challenges and rewards of the teaching profession by sharing instructional strategies to address a range of learning styles, including effective strategies for linguistically and culturally diverse students. You鈥檒l participate in student-teaching for hands-on experience, where you鈥檒l apply knowledge of learning theory and instructional strategies to classroom practice. Upon graduation, you鈥檒l be ready to join the next generation of educational leaders and practitioners.

Teacher Licensure Programs

  • Elementary Education
  • K-12 Education, Degree majors: Art Education and Music Education
  • Secondary Education

Online Degree Completion Program

Earn a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education online.聽This online program is for candidates who already have an聽associates degree.聽

Nominations for Educator Highlight Award

Past Winners:

 

State Authorization for Distance Learning

Adams State campus north

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Outcomes

99%
Graduates are employed within 90 days of graduation
73%
Teacher and administrators in Alamosa School District graduated from Adams State

The School of Education at 91猫先生 is dedicated to inspiring and empowering the cultivation of educational leaders who embrace diversity, facilitate change, and contribute to the learning and inclusion of all students, particularly in rural regions.

Faculty

Bringing a wealth of experience in teaching and administration from public and private education systems, our faculty will share best practices and latest standards in the education profession.

Careers

Teaching
Instructional Coaching
Administration

Adams State north campus

School of Education Faculty

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Curtis Garcia, Ph.D.
Department Chair

curtisgarcia@adams.edu
719-587-8202

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Joaquin Vil谩, Ph.D.
Professor

joaquin_vila@adams.edu
719-587-7682

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Kieran Nduagbo, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

knduagbo@adams.edu
719-587-8061

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Michele Mann, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

mmann@adams.edu
719-587-8145

Justine Schwarz
Justine Schwarz, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

jschwarz@adams.edu
719-587-7371

Educator Preparation Curriculum

Explore Some of Our Courses

ED 310: Methods/Teaching Science-Elem (3 hours)
This course provides a background in constructivist, inquiry based science instruction that corresponds to the Colorado State Science Content Standards. This background prepares the student to develop and implement student centered learning in science. Emphasis is given to the integration science into the broader curriculum, especially literacy, and to instruction strategies that support success for all students, including linguistically and culturally diverse students. This course has field lab hours, which are attached to the senior block, focusing on field-based experience related to the teaching of science in the elementary classroom.

ED 345: Educational Psychology (3 hours)
Designed to explore the background of educational psychology. Major topic areas include: research, value and utilization, student characteristics and diversity, learning theories and their application, motivation, teaching methods and practices, evaluating student learning, and standardized measurements. 91猫先生 will develop increased ability to understand and assess the interrelationships of intellectual, cognitive, instructional, personality, social and cultural influences, theories, and factors as they affect the learning environments. 91猫先生 will cover assessment procedures, analysis of data, legal and ethical responsibilities as part of necessary research and evaluation within the school learning environment. Emphasis is placed on developing knowledge of historical and current research and its meaning for interaction and planning in the school setting.

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