Mission
The College of the Marshall Islands Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education program is committed to engaging educators in reflection, authentic practice, and constructivism to deliver standards-based curriculum to RMI Elementary students.
(Approved November 23, 2016)
Purpose of the Program & Content
The purpose of the Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education is to build upon the foundation provided by the Associate of Science in Elementary Education. The BAEE is expected to improve the quality of basic education in the elementary grades by engaging in pedagogically sound and authentic practices that engage learners to construct meaning so that learning outcomes are robust and permanent.
The content of the BAEE includes General Education requirements and Education courses in all subject areas taught in the elementary grades. Along with ever-evolving classroom experience and continual professional development, BAEE degree students must provide leadership in their school environments so that all teachers can become increasingly reflective of the practices that engage and enrich young students.
Courses Offered
ART 329 – Performing Arts Expression
Prerequisite(s):
Completion of AS or AA degree from the College of the Marshall Islands
Or Admittance to CMI BAEE Degree
Or Permission of Instructor
Presents critiques of the historical development of music, dance, and drama from various cultures. Students analyze classical, contemporary, and modern performances in context.
ETH 300 – Ethics and Organizational Governance
Prerequisite(s):
Completion of AS or AA degree from an accredited institution
Or Permission of Instructor
Promotes awareness of key concepts and theoretical models used to analyze personal, public, and organizational ethics in various contexts of governance. Attention is given to the design and application of culturally sensitive methodologies in decision-making processes and their fit with best practice within the purview of the law. Examines fundamental areas of ethical concern in organizations and the oversight practices using regulations. Explores various roles and responsibilities within formal and social dimensions of organizations.
EDU 312 – Foundations in Curriculum and Instruction
Prerequisite(s):
Completion of AS or AA degree from the College of the Marshall Islands Or Admittance to CMI BAEE Degree
EDU 313 – Literacy and Literature I
Prerequisite(s):
Completion of AS or AA degree from the College of the Marshall Islands Or Admittance to CMI BAEE degree
Examines current theory and methods for providing a text-rich environment and quality children’s literature in the curriculum. First of a two-semester course on language, literacy, and literature. Focuses on assessing reading progress and supporting children’s growth and development as readers in K-6 classrooms.
EDU 314 – Literacy and Literature II
Prerequisite(s):
C or better in EDU 313
Develops teacher candidates as writers so that they may apply their experiences to engage elementary students in the writing process. Second of a two-semester course on language, literacy and literature. Continue to plan, teach, assess, and reflect on language, literacy and literature skills with an emphasis on writing process and strategies across the K-6 curriculum.
EDU 322 – Elementary Social Studies
Prerequisite(s):
Completion of AS or AA degree from the College of the Marshall Islands Or Acceptance to CMI BAEE degree
EDU 323 – Elementary Science
Prerequisite(s):
Completion of AS or AA degree from the College of the Marshall Islands Or Admittance to CMI BAEE degree
Provides the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will enable students to successfully provide elementary learners with the foundations necessary to become scientifically literate. Stresses strategies to guide elementary learners to be involved in a dynamic cycle of observing, exploring, testing, and forming generalizations or conclusions.
EDU 324 – Elementary Mathematics I
Prerequisite(s):
Completion of AS or AA degree from the CMI Or Admittance to CMI BAEE degree.
EDU 325 – Elementary Mathematics II
Prerequisite(s):
C or better in EDU 324
EDU 341 – Classroom Management II
Prerequisite(s):
Completion of AS or AA degree from the College of the Marshall Islands or acceptance to the CMI BAEE degree.
EDU 416 – Teaching with Curriculum Materials
Prerequisite(s):
Completion of AS or AA degree from an accredited institution
Completion of all 300 level BAEE classes Or Permission of instructor
EDU 427 – Physical Education & Elementary School Art
Prerequisite(s):
C or better in all 300-level courses OR with Permission of Instructor.
EDU 444 – Evaluation and Assessment in Education
Prerequisite(s):
Completion of AS or AA degree from an accredited institution
Completion of all 300 level BAEE classes
Or Permission of instructor
EDU 496 – Elementary Student Teaching
Prerequisite(s):
Completion of EDU 416, 427, 444, & IDS 428 C or better Or with Permission of Program Coordinator
Provides teacher candidates with full-time supervised elementary student teaching experience in an elementary school as knowledgeable, effective, ethical, and caring teachers. Students will gradually be expected to be responsible for all aspects of the classroom.
EDU 497 – Elementary Seminar for Student Teaching
Prerequisites:
Completion of all BAEE courses with a C or Better Co-requisite:
EDU 496 Elementary Student Teaching
Relates current educational theories and practices with students’ experiences in education coursework and application in the student-teaching experience. Contemporary ethical issues presented and analyzed.
IDS 428 – Personal and Social Health Skills
Prerequisites:
Completion of AS or AA degree from an accredited institution
Completion of all 300 level BAEE classes
Or Permission of instructor
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Reflect on experiential learning in the field of elementary education through maintaining a practicum portfolio.
2. Develop engaging and meaningful lessons in an authentic elementary classroom to meet long-term goals for students.
3. Differentiate instruction for individuals, small groups and large
4. Demonstrate methods for content-area instruction using the RMI elementary curriculum in the implementation of lessons in the classroom.
5. Assess K-6 students’ progress in all areas.
6. Exhibit professional practices.
(Approved April 20, 2016)
2019 Program Sheet – Students with AA or AS from College of the Marshall Islands
Assessments
SLO Assessments
Program Reviews
Completion of BAEE: Course Sequencing
Pathway for full-time CMI AA & AS Graduates
If BAEE student starts in fall semester
| Fall Semester 1 | Spring Semester 2 |
|---|---|
|
ETH 300 - Ethics & Organizational Governance (3) |
ART 329 - Performing Arts Expression (3) |
|
EDU 313 - Literacy & Literature I (3) |
EDU 314 - Literacy & Literature II (3) |
|
EDU 324 - Elementary Mathematics I (3) |
EDU 325 - Elementary Mathematics II (3) |
|
EDU 323 - Elementary Science with Lab (4) |
EDU 322 - Elementary Social Studies (3) |
|
EDU 312 - Foundations & Curriculum Instruction (3) |
EDU 341 - Classroom Management II (3) |
If BAEE student starts in spring semester
| Spring Semester 1 | Fall Semester 2 |
|---|---|
|
ART 329 - Performing Arts Expression (3) |
ETH 300 - Ethics & Organizational Governance (3) |
|
EDU 313 - Literacy & Literature I (3) |
EDU 314 - Literacy & Literature II (3) |
|
EDU 324 - Elementary Mathematics I (3) |
EDU 325 - Elementary Mathematics II (3) |
|
EDU 322 - Elementary Social Studies (3) |
EDU 323 - Elementary Science with Lab (4) |
|
EDU 341 - Classroom Management II (3) |
EDU 312 - Foundations & Curriculum Instruction (3) |
First year total credits = 31
| Fall Semester 3 | Spring Semester 4 |
|---|---|
|
EDU 416 - Teaching & Curriculum Materials (3) |
EDU 496 - Elementary Student Teaching (12) |
|
EDU 427 - Physical Education & Elementary School Art (4) |
EDU 497 - Elementary Seminar for Student Teaching (3) |
|
EDU 444 - Evaluation & Assessment (3) |
|
|
IDS 428 - Personal & Social Health Skills (4) |
|
Second year total credits = 29
Upper Division total credits = 60
BAEE minimum total credits = 121
Transcripts of students who have graduated with an AA or AS from other accredited institutions of higher learning will be analyzed course-by-course.
