Division of Education and Social Work | Livingstone College Division of Education, Psychology, and Social Work Location: Price Administration Building Room #301 701 W. Monroe St. Salisbury, NC 28144 (704)216-6921 Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:00 Education, Psychology, and Social Work Office (704) 216-6921 The Livingstone College Department of Education, Psychology, and Social Work  offers degrees in the following areas: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (BIRTH - KINDERGARTEN) PROGRAM The goal of the Birth through Kindergarten teacher education program is to graduate students qualified to facilitate the nurturance and development of children with a wide range of capabilities, consult and collaborate with families and other professionals, analyze and plan developmentally appropriate activities and environments for children; evaluate and assess the appropriateness of programs, books and materials, apply principles of child development and successfully work with and advocate for families from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds. Specifically, Birth through Kindergarten teacher education graduates will: Know patterns of child growth and development to insure developmentally appropriate practices for all children; Recognize and provide environments that are safe and health y, predictable, and consistent: Be broadly educated to select curricula goals and activities that allow children to construct knowledge, acquire skills, concepts, attitudes, and behaviors that are developmentally appropriate, theoretically sound and implemented in a responsive environment that uses positive guidance techniques; Understand that families are the carriers of the child’s history and as such are the primary frame of reference for children’s development and learning, and that outside care and education must be sensitive to the cultural context of the family and effectively communicate with and involve parents in the educational process; Know developmentally appropriate ways to assess and evaluate children and programs and use that information to make decisions about future programs, interventions, referrals, planning, and teaching strategies; Know Developmentally-Culturally Appropriate Practices sanctioned by NAEYC, and can integrate them in the development, implementation, and management of programs and in consultation and collaboration with parents and community professionals; and Commit to continuing professional development, advocacy, and leadership, and a professional code of ethics. The goals and objectives of the Elementary Education program are to provide prospective elementary teachers with; An understanding of the diverse roles of elementary teachers. Knowledge of the history, philosophy, theories, and principles that under gird modern elementary education. Sensitivity to attitudes, emotions, cultural heritage, and special needs of all children. Knowledge in promoting good school/community relations through effective communication skills. Appropriate decision-making skills in developing and implementing the educational process. Knowledge of human growth and development as it applies to the appropriate developmental practice in elementary school. An understanding of the importance of reading, skills for teaching and improving the reading skills of children, and an appreciation for literacy connections between reading ability and overall student success. Opportunities to plan and implement developmentally appropriate practices with children in grades K through 6. Opportunities for practical experiences in a sequential program. Skills and research for the use of educational technology in the classroom. Multicultural education approaches to learning by creating instructional opportunities adapted to learners from diverse cultural backgrounds and exceptional learners. A brief description of what the Social Work Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes are will go here... Click Here The Psychology Program provides students with a foundation in the methodologies, theories, research findings, and applications of contemporary psychology. Upon receipt of the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology, students are prepared for graduate study or employment in psychology and related fields. The rigorous education of psychology majors emphasizes: Committing students to a program designed to broaden and enrich their experiences. Challenging students to maximize their efforts and skills through a search for knowledge. Promoting student growth and development of a practical philosophy enabling stud ents to apply moral, ethical, and spiritual values to problems related to behavioral and mental processes in a multicultural and global context. Fostering the development of the total person by stressing the importance of achievement, leadership, and community service. The goals and objectives of the Psychology Program are as follows: To familiarize the student with a variety of content areas in preparation for graduate school. To foster skills in designing and conducting research and in analyzing and inte rpreting data. To stimulate comprehension of psychological literature. To create an awareness of ethical issues and guidelines. To expose the student to issues of diversity in psychological theory, research, and practice. Updated February 14, 2024 Department of Elementary & Secondary Education Department of Social Work Department of Psychology Education, Psychology, and Social Work FACULTY MEMBERS Updated: 02/14/2024 Mrs. Lakisha Brown Professor of Social Work Director of Field Placement Price #304-D 704-216-6961 lbrown@livingstone.edu Mr. Darius Bryson Assistant Professor of Physical Education New Trent Gymnasium 704-216-6093 dbryson@livingstone.edu Mr. Kyle Dexter Director of Sports Performance Adjunct Professor of Physical Education Old Trent Gym: Weight Room kdexter@livingstone.edu Dr. Walter Ellis, Chair Social Work Department Professor of Social Work Price  #309 704-216-6218 wellis@livingstone.edu Dr. Alvin Kidd, Chair Psychology Department Assistant Professor of Psychology Price #306-A 704-216-6289 akidd@livingstone.edu Dr. Charlease Roper Assistant Professor of Education Field Instructor Price #305-C 704-216-6892 cropern@livingstone.edu Mrs. Astarlove Robinson-Russell Assistant Professor of Physical Education New Trent Gymnasium 704-216-6088 arobinson@livingstone.edu Ms. Lisa Scott Assistant Professor of Social Work Price  #304-A 704-216-6133 lscott@livingstone.edu Dr. Sarah Stewart Assistant Professor of Psychology sstewart@livingstone.edu Dr. Rhonda N. 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