Elementary Education Grades 1-5

Every semester, students have the chance to participate in a community service activity such as Habitat for Humanity, food drives, tutoring and more. Community service is also a core component in a student’s Senior Residency Portfolio, which includes a service learning project created and fulfilled by the student.

With a state approved Tier 1 curriculum, instruction includes promoting student engagement using theory and motivation along with procedures and transitions that goes beyond traditional classroom management courses. Curriculum also includes topics like student misconceptions, alignment of standards, outcomes, instruction and assessment and progression of learning.

All elementary education majors receive hands-on training in their field with a two- semester teacher residency. During this residency, students are paired with experienced teachers who assist in classroom management and teaching. Students also have support from their university supervisors who evaluate and give feedback with a pre- and post-conference model, as well as help from an additional faculty member who guides student research into best-practices for their own student populations.

McNeese’s award-winning education faculty in the Burton College of Education stay up-to-date in their disciplines through continuing research, publications and attendance and presentations at multiple national, state and local conferences. With small class sizes and faculty advising, students get one-on-one instruction in education methods, practices, observation, evaluation and personalized support. After completing the program, faculty continue to support alumni as they venture out into the professional setting, providing alumni with a support system that follows them throughout their career.