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Free Online Elementary and Preschool Level Teaching Courses

There are 12 online Elementary and Preschool Level Teaching courses offered free by top universities, including the University of Utah, MIT (Massachusetts Institution of Technology) and Open University.

Recommended Schools

  • Kaplan University

    • » Master: Education (for Practicing Teachers: K-12)
    • » Master: Higher Education - College Teaching/Learning
    • » Master: Teaching (for Aspiring Teachers: Grades 5-12)
    • » MSE in Instructional Technology (K-12)
  • Grand Canyon University

    • » Bachelor: Elementary Ed. & Special Education (Dual Major)
    • » Bachelor: Elementary Ed. - English (With IR and Cert.)
    • » Bachelor: Elementary Ed. - Math (With IR and Cert.)
    • » BS in Early Childhood
    • » Ed.D. in Org. Leadership - Effective Schools
  • Walden University

    • » Bachelor: Child Dev - Preschool
    • » Bachelor: Child Dev - Preschool & Infant/Toddler (Dual)
    • » Bachelor: Instructional Design & Tech: General
    • » Master: Ed - Educational Leadership
    • » Master: Ed - General
  • Ashford University

    • » Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
    • » BA/Early Childhood Education - Infant and Toddler Care
    • » Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
    • » Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management: Elementary Education
    • » Bachelor of Arts - Social Science: Early Childhood Education
  • Capella University

    • » Master: Early Childhood Education
    • » Master: K-12 Studies in Education
    • » PhD: K through 12 Studies in Education

1. Teach Global - Open University

This course provides access to Teach Global courses and resources. Designed for primary and secondary teachers.

Course FeatureResult for Home User
Degree LevelUndergraduate
Lectures, Notes or Reading Lists?Yes
Labs and Assignments?Yes
Tests or Quizzes with Solutions?No
Video Lectures?No
Podcast of Course?No
Audio for Course?No
Downloadable Materials?Yes

DiplomaGuide.com Course Grade (1 worst - 10 best)

Quality of Content Usability for Home User Overall Grade
9 10 9.5

2. Knowledge in Everyday Life - Open University

A study of how children think and learn. Course focus is on children between the ages of three and eight years old.

Course FeatureResult for Home User
Degree LevelUndergraduate
Lectures, Notes or Reading Lists?No
Labs and Assignments?Yes
Tests or Quizzes with Solutions?No
Video Lectures?No
Podcast of Course?No
Audio for Course?No
Downloadable Materials?Yes

DiplomaGuide.com Course Grade (1 worst - 10 best)

Quality of Content Usability for Home User Overall Grade
8 9 8.5

3. Exploring Children's Learning - Open University

Introduction to child development theories. They include constructivism, social learning and behaviorism.

Course FeatureResult for Home User
Degree LevelUndergraduate
Lectures, Notes or Reading Lists?No
Labs and Assignments?Yes
Tests or Quizzes with Solutions?No
Video Lectures?No
Podcast of Course?No
Audio for Course?No
Downloadable Materials?Yes

DiplomaGuide.com Course Grade (1 worst - 10 best)

Quality of Content Usability for Home User Overall Grade
8 9 8.5

4. Play, Learning and the Brain - Open University

This course looks at brain-based learning in young children (how the brain develops). Students gain an understanding of the role of play in brain development.

Course FeatureResult for Home User
Degree LevelUndergraduate
Lectures, Notes or Reading Lists?Yes
Labs and Assignments?Yes
Tests or Quizzes with Solutions?No
Video Lectures?No
Podcast of Course?No
Audio for Course?No
Downloadable Materials?Yes

DiplomaGuide.com Course Grade (1 worst - 10 best)

Quality of Content Usability for Home User Overall Grade
8 8 8

5. Introducing Observational Approaches in Research with Children and Young People - Open University

Introduction into how observation can be used as a method of research. Emphasis is on academic writing analysis.

Course FeatureResult for Home User
Degree LevelUndergraduate
Lectures, Notes or Reading Lists?Yes
Labs and Assignments?Yes
Tests or Quizzes with Solutions?No
Video Lectures?No
Podcast of Course?No
Audio for Course?No
Downloadable Materials?Yes

DiplomaGuide.com Course Grade (1 worst - 10 best)

Quality of Content Usability for Home User Overall Grade
8 8 8

6. Parents and Toddlers: Teaching and Learning at Home - Open University

This education and teaching course focuses on the way parents help their children develop new skills in the home. Course includes observational videos and audio interviews.

Course FeatureResult for Home User
Degree LevelUndergraduate
Lectures, Notes or Reading Lists?Yes
Labs and Assignments?Yes
Tests or Quizzes with Solutions?No
Video Lectures?Yes
Podcast of Course?No
Audio for Course?Yes
Downloadable Materials?Yes

DiplomaGuide.com Course Grade (1 worst - 10 best)

Quality of Content Usability for Home User Overall Grade
8 8 8

7. What Children's Perspectives Tell Us about Inclusion - Open University

Students learn to understand the importance of hearing a child's perspective in the development of inclusive education.

Course FeatureResult for Home User
Degree LevelUndergraduate
Lectures, Notes or Reading Lists?Yes
Labs and Assignments?Yes
Tests or Quizzes with Solutions?No
Video Lectures?No
Podcast of Course?No
Audio for Course?No
Downloadable Materials?Yes

DiplomaGuide.com Course Grade (1 worst - 10 best)

Quality of Content Usability for Home User Overall Grade
8 8 8

8. The Role of Play in Children's Learning - Open University

Students of this course gain an understanding of the role of play in a child's learning. Students also explore various ways to incorporate play in curriculum framework.

Course FeatureResult for Home User
Degree LevelUndergraduate
Lectures, Notes or Reading Lists?Yes
Labs and Assignments?Yes
Tests or Quizzes with Solutions?No
Video Lectures?No
Podcast of Course?No
Audio for Course?No
Downloadable Materials?Yes

DiplomaGuide.com Course Grade (1 worst - 10 best)

Quality of Content Usability for Home User Overall Grade
8 8 8

9. Working with Young People: Roles and Responsibilities - Open University

This course is for practitioners interested in working with young people. Course emphasizes key responsibilities.

Course FeatureResult for Home User
Degree LevelUndergraduate
Lectures, Notes or Reading Lists?Yes
Labs and Assignments?Yes
Tests or Quizzes with Solutions?No
Video Lectures?Yes
Podcast of Course?No
Audio for Course?Yes
Downloadable Materials?Yes

DiplomaGuide.com Course Grade (1 worst - 10 best)

Quality of Content Usability for Home User Overall Grade
7 8 7.5

10. Reading in the Elementary School - University of Utah

This course introduces teachers to principles in beginning reading. Course topics include phonics instruction, classroom techniques and student motivation.

Course FeatureResult for Home User
Degree LevelUndergraduate
Lectures, Notes or Reading Lists?Yes
Labs and Assignments?Yes
Tests or Quizzes with Solutions?No
Video Lectures?No
Podcast of Course?No
Audio for Course?No
Downloadable Materials?Yes

DiplomaGuide.com Course Grade (1 worst - 10 best)

Quality of Content Usability for Home User Overall Grade
9 9 9

11. Introduction to Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science - MIT

This course looks at the opportunities available in teaching. Specific subjects include educational careers, student learning, experimentation and design and educational technology.

Course FeatureResult for Home User
Degree LevelUndergraduate
Lectures, Notes or Reading Lists?Yes
Labs and Assignments?Yes
Tests or Quizzes with Solutions?No
Video Lectures?No
Podcast of Course?No
Audio for Course?No
Downloadable Materials?Yes

DiplomaGuide.com Course Grade (1 worst - 10 best)

Quality of Content Usability for Home User Overall Grade
7 7 7

12. Exploring K-12 Classroom Teaching - MIT

An exploration of K-12 classroom experiences. Course topics include curriculum design, student diversity, education standards and instruction methods.

Course FeatureResult for Home User
Degree LevelUndergraduate
Lectures, Notes or Reading Lists?Yes
Labs and Assignments?Yes
Tests or Quizzes with Solutions?No
Video Lectures?No
Podcast of Course?No
Audio for Course?No
Downloadable Materials?Yes

DiplomaGuide.com Course Grade (1 worst - 10 best)

Quality of Content Usability for Home User Overall Grade
7 7 7

Your Search Returned 5 Recommended Schools:

Selected Search Criteria:

Subject Category
Teaching and Administration Training
Subject Subcategory
Teacher Education for Methods and Grade Levels
Specific Program
Teaching Pre-Kindergarten Programs
Online Schools Only

Kaplan University

Kaplan University responds quickly to information requests through this site.

Program suggestions:

  • Master: Education (for Practicing Teachers: K-12),
  • Master: Higher Education - College Teaching/Learning,
  • Master: Teaching (for Aspiring Teachers: Grades 5-12),
  • MSE in Instructional Technology (K-12)

Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University responds quickly to information requests through this site.

Program suggestions:

  • Bachelor: Elementary Ed. & Special Education (Dual Major),
  • Bachelor: Elementary Ed. - English (With IR and Cert.),
  • Bachelor: Elementary Ed. - Math (With IR and Cert.),
  • BS in Early Childhood,
  • Ed.D. in Org. Leadership - Effective Schools

Walden University

Walden University responds quickly to information requests through this site.

Program suggestions:

  • Bachelor: Child Dev - Preschool,
  • Bachelor: Child Dev - Preschool & Infant/Toddler (Dual),
  • Bachelor: Instructional Design & Tech: General,
  • Master: Ed - Educational Leadership,
  • Master: Ed - General

Ashford University

Ashford University responds quickly to information requests through this site.

Program suggestions:

  • Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education,
  • BA/Early Childhood Education - Infant and Toddler Care,
  • Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education,
  • Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management: Elementary Education,
  • Bachelor of Arts - Social Science: Early Childhood Education

Capella University

Capella University responds quickly to information requests through this site.

Program suggestions:

  • Master: Early Childhood Education,
  • Master: K-12 Studies in Education,
  • PhD: K through 12 Studies in Education

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