By Lynsey Hemstreet
University of Phoenix Columnist

A teacher has the unique opportunity to make a huge positive impact on a child’s life. Earning your Master of Education in Elementary Licensure will prepare you to inspire and challenge children at kindergarten age through eighth grade.

How Do Kids Learn?

How do children learn? What should they be taught in elementary school? How can you best teach them values and ideas? While working toward your Master of Education online degree, you’ll study child psychology as well as teaching techniques and strategies on how to control a classroom.

A Teacher For Every Subject

Elementary school teachers usually teach all subjects to a class, although occasionally they will see a specialized teacher for math, science, art or music. Make sure to study a little bit of everything, because that’s what your students will need to know.

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About the Author

Lynsey Hemstreet is a freelance writer and editor based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She holds a degree in journalism from San Francisco State University and has covered topics ranging from arts and entertainment to education and insurance. In her spare time, Lynsey enjoys creating new hairstyles, swing dancing, and eating chocolate.