Education

 

Career Expectations

A bachelor’s degree in education from an Illinois-approved certification program prepares students for teacher licensure in the state of Illinois and to become classroom teachers. Graduate degrees in education prepare students to be school administrators and specialized school personnel such as counselors or special education teachers.

 

Necessary Skills and Attitudes

Students in education will be required to pass disposition assessments that measure students’ professional attitudes and behaviors, such as caring, collaboration, and respect for diverse experiences.

 

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Students will understand how individuals develop and learn within the context of their social, economic, cultural, linguistic, and academic experiences.
2. Students will be able to plan for instruction that meets the needs of individuals across several domains and be able to modify instruction as needed to meet students’ learning objectives.
3. Students will be able to build and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
4. Students will be able to plan a safe and healthy learning environment that facilitates cultural responsiveness, emotional well-being, cognitive engagement, and positive social interactions.

 

Meet The Faculty

Amanda K Eichman Amanda Eichman has been teaching English and education courses at Sauk Valley since 2000. Her areas of interest include curricular design, the history and philosophy of American public education, and children’s literature. Masters, English Language and Literature, Northern Illinois University Bachelor, English Language and Literature, University of Miami