Kurzbeschreibung des Studienprogramms

If you are interested in becoming an elementary teacher, it probably means you are patient, have a good sense of humor, enjoy explaining how the world works, and have a deep appreciation for learning. It means that you get excited by the smiles on childrenís faces, and even more so when you see the proverbial light bulb blazing above their heads as they learn something for the first time. It means that you are ready to make a difference in the lives of children and in the fabric of our society. Robert Fulgum reminds us how many vital life lessons we learn as early as kindergarten; lessons like ìPlay fair. Live a balanced life. Be aware of wonder.î

HPU is here to help you on your journey to become an elementary teacher, and we have designed a program that promises to challenge you intellectually, support you socially, and provide you with the flexibility you need to balance your many life commitments. Our faculty is prepared to guide your growth in becoming a knowledgeable, caring, and effective professional who will have an impact on the lives of children for years to come.

The Master of Education in Elementary Education (M.Ed.) develops professional educators who are reflective practitioners dedicated to the scholarship of teaching and school renewal. The program is based on a standards-driven, field-based, and inquiry-oriented curriculum that employs cutting-edge educational technology to integrate content and pedagogy. Employing an electronic portfolio-based assessment system, university faculty and mentor teachers guide the candidate's progress in achieving professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions.
Hawaiëi Pacific University's M.Ed. Program in Elementary Education prepares candidates to become competent, caring, and professional educators through classroom discussions and clinical practice experiences. Teacher candidates learn in small classes and enjoy individual attention by university faculty and mentor teachers.

The program prepares individuals for licensure in grades K - 6.

Teacher candidates complete four core seminar courses in elementary education, two concentration courses in elementary curriculum, instruction, and assessment, and the capstone clinical practice and clinical practice seminar courses, for a total of 36 credit hours.

The M.Ed. in Elementary Education features:

Convenient evening course offerings
Small class size
Clinical Practice courses
Web-enhanced courses and electronic portfolios
Mentorship by content area teachers in private and public school settings (DE)

Hawai'i Pacific University

Hawai'i Pacific University is a not-for-profit international learning community set in the rich cultural context of Hawai'i. Students from around the world join us for an American education built on a liberal arts foundation. Our innovative undergraduate and graduate programs anticipate the changing needs of the community and prepare our graduates to live, work, and learn as active members of a global society. (DE)