Education
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February 7, 2019What is Applied Behavior Analysis?
Psychology is a term that most people understand and could probably define. But ask someone, “What is applied behavior analysis?” and you may get some confused responses. Applied behavior analysis is a specialty within the branch of psychology known as behaviorism. The scientists who developed behaviorism in the early 20th century believed that the best ...
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February 2, 2019Ask an Expert: What Is the Importance of Family Involvement in Early Childhood Education?
When you have a difficult question, it’s always best to turn to a subject matter expert for answers. In our blog series, Ask An Expert, National University faculty take turns answering challenging questions in their areas of expertise. In this post, we put the focus on family involvement in early childhood education. We asked Professor ...
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January 22, 2019What is Early Childhood Education?
Learning does not start at kindergarten. From birth, children are exploring, experiencing, and learning from the world around them in a variety of way. The process of shaping this time of rapid development in a formal setting is known as early childhood education.
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January 19, 2019How to Get Your Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education Online
In the early period from birth to eight years of age, children are making important strides in their cognitive, social, and emotional development. These critical years play an important role in creating a strong foundation in learning that will help them achieve success over the course of their lifetime.
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January 17, 2019What Can You Do With an Early Childhood Education Degree?
Wondering what can you do with an early childhood education degree? The answer will largely be influenced by which type of degree you wish to pursue.
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December 7, 2018
How to Become a Spanish Teacher
Have you ever thought about what it takes to become a Spanish teacher? Maybe you were on vacation in Spain or Latin America and the natural beauty of the language struck you. Or perhaps you were inspired by everyday interactions with people in your hometown or at your university. Today, Spanish is the most popular ...
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October 23, 2018
The Early Childhood Credential: Online Certificate Option
If you are a firm believer in the value of a strong educational foundation and have a passion to teach young learners, pursuing early childhood education credentials will enable you to find the best child-focused career path for working in a classroom, an early learning center, or within an institutional setting. What is the Early ...
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October 23, 2018
How To Become A High School Teacher In California
Interested in learning how to become a high school teacher in California? Once you determine that high school — more formally known as secondary — education is right for you, you will need to complete an accredited teaching program, gain student teaching experience, and pass the state’s licensing tests to earn your teaching credential and ...
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October 23, 2018
How To Become A Special Education Teacher In California
Maybe your current career isn’t as fulfilling as it once was. Perhaps you’re a servicemember transitioning to civilian life and looking for your next avenue to serve. Or, you might even already be an educator, seeking an online special education credential. Whatever your personal situation, if you’re interested in working with students who have a ...
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October 23, 2018
How To Become A Substance Abuse Counselor
In towns and cities across the United States, there is a growing and critical need for drug and alcohol abuse counselors. Sadly, it’s hard to escape the headlines and daily stories of individuals and families destroyed by addiction, especially with opioid abuse in our country now hitting crisis proportions. People arrive at careers in the ...
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October 23, 2018
How To Become A Teacher In California
When it comes to changing lives, teachers are among the most influential professionals in the U.S. However, as a state hit hard by the current nationwide teacher shortage, California is struggling to provide its students with quality educators who can create life-changing impact in the classroom. Whether you have always dreamed of being a teacher, ...
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October 23, 2018
How To Become An Elementary School Teacher In California
Wondering how to become an elementary education teacher in California? To launch your teaching career in California, you need to determine if elementary education is the right fit, complete a state-accredited teaching program, gain classroom experience, and satisfy the state’s testing requirements. Is Elementary Education Right for You? Education is a diverse field that offers ...
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October 23, 2018
The Teacher Shortage: The National University Solution
Teachers are among the most highly respected professionals in the U.S. In Gallup’s most recent poll of Americans’ ratings of the honesty and ethical standards of different professions, grade school teachers came in third among the most trusted, ranking behind only nurses and military officers. Among respondents, 66 percent rated the honesty and ethics of ...
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