EIU Department of Teaching, Learning, & Foundations

ECACE

Eastern Illinois University is pleased to announce the introduction of the Online Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity ECACE Scholarship Degree program!

• Are you working – or have recently worked – in an early childhood setting?
• Have you earned an associate degree in early childhood education?
• Are you seeking the flexibility of online classes?

If so, you are likely to be eligible to pursue a bachelor’s degree at EIU following one of two pathways:

• B.S. in Human Services leads to a Gateways to Opportunity Level V credential
• The B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education leads to a Professional Educators License with an early childhood (birth to grade 2) endorsement

The Online Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity ECACE Scholarship Degree program is structured so that you can complete a bachelor’s degree consisting of 60sh of online coursework. Contact us and we will connect you with an EIU mentor to help you through the process of registration, program planning, and gaining full access to scholarship funding.

Dr. Mikki Sherwood
Chair, Department of Human Services
mlsherwood@eiu.edu

Recruited Graduates

The Teaching, Learning, & Foundations Department has been ranked one of the top teacher candidate preparation programs in the state. We strive to advance the scholarly preparation of pre-service and practicing teachers by providing quality instruction that exemplifies the best teaching practices for children from birth through age fourteen - recognizing multiple pathways to learning. The Department is committed to enhancing the academic experiences of our students in an effort to fashion educators who function effectively in a culturally diverse, technologically advanced, and global environment.

Collaborative Partnerships

The Department of Teaching, Learning, & Foundations is proud to have a long legacy of preparing future educators in a program inclusive of the core components of integrated learning (intentionality, reflection, problem-solving, collaboration and meta-cognition). http://www.eiu.edu/acaffair/IntegrativeLearning/EIUIntegrativeLearning.php

Online Grad Program

Our online program is for all teachers (preK-12th) and flexibly adapts for all content areas. Our students excel in every meaningful and measurable way.

The graduate curriculum encompasses comprehensive content knowledge and promotes the use of critical thinking and problem solving to cultivate teacher-researchers who are empowered to serve as leaders in the profession. Faculty members challenge students to bridge the gap between theory and practice as they develop the skills required for ethical and effective collaboration and communication within the local school community and a culturally diverse, technologically advanced global environment.

We're excited about your interest in our program, so make sure you explore the whole site. We especially encourage you to learn more about the program or even look into applying!

Research and Scholarship

As a result of the scholarship and research interests of the faculty, candidates at all levels are enriched with opportunities to participate on faculty research teams in furthering the mission of the Department. Examples of current projects include: The Early Childhood Educator Preparation Program Grant; the Illinois Higher Education Partnership Grant /Response to Intervention Practices; and the Illinois Higher Education Partnership Grant/Common Core Standards Implementation.