The Limestone University Elementary Education coursework is built on the framework of rigorous teaching competencies, ensuring that teacher candidates are held accountable to professional preparation experiences that are excellent in nature and build strong pedagogy. The expectations of knowledge and practice of the Limestone University Elementary Education Program include the following standards:

  • Understanding and Addressing Each Child's Developmental and Learning Needs Within the  
  • Classroom
  • Understanding and Applying Content and Curricular Knowledge for Teaching 
  • Assessing. Planning, and Designing Contexts for Learning 
  • Supporting Each Child's Learning Using Effective Instruction
  • Developing as a Professional
  • Building Family and Community Relationships
  • Observing, Documenting, and Assessing Using Authentic Assessment Tools
  • Using Developmentally Appropriate Approaches
  • Using Content Knowledge to Build a Meaningful Curriculum
  • Becoming a Professional
  • Observing and Practicing in Diverse Education Settings through Field Experiences