If you’re an elementary school or early childhood educator, you may be aware of the significant need for master teachers who can mentor early childhood professionals. Ball State can provide you with the skills and strategies to be a mentor-teacher with its master teacher certificate. With this certificate, you’ll learn to: Apply research-based early childhood education skills in the area of child development that will elevate teaching practices Apply effective teaching strategies and practices to promote positive outcomes for young children and families Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of cultural responsiveness in interactions with early childhood professionals, children, families, and community partners Apply a variety of perspectives that are knowledgeable, reflective, and critical to promote professional growth, social change in the classroom and in the field of early childhood education. The program consists of 15 credits of course work aligned to the Indiana Professional Development Network’s Core Knowledge and Competency document. The five courses are the beginnings of a master's in elementary education (MAE) with an early childhood concentration, which requires just five more courses to complete. Coursework can be completed fully online or as a mix of on-campus and online courses.

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