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2012-2013 Graduate Programs Academic Catalog
EDUCATION
EDU 5045 Methods and Techniques of Teaching
Reading, Writing and Grammer .....................................(3)
This course explores alternative methods and
techniques for teaching reading, writing and
grammar to English Language Learners (ELLs) at
various levels of SLA. It also examines the princi-
ples and processes of English to Speakers of
Other Languages (ESOL) reading and writing as
well as pedagogical theories and relevant materi-
als for ELLs. Students will design their own lesson
plans that are contextually applicable in a variety
of instructional settings.
EDU 5101
Program Orientation........................................................(0)
This course must be taken during an orientation
prior to the first semester of enrollment in the
M.A. in Teaching program. This course introduces
new candidates to the knowledge, skills, and dis-
positions related to being successful in the M.A.T.
program. Candidates will gain an understanding
of the conceptual framework that guides the pro-
gram and review important elements of the M.A.T.
program handbook, including Standards of
Conduct for South Carolina educators, Field
Experience policies and procedures, and an intro-
duction to Assisting Developing and Evaluating
Professional Teaching (ADEPT). The orientation is
scheduled during the first days of Fall and Spring
semesters. A program orientation fee is charged.
Prerequisite: Admission to the M.A.T. program or
program director approval. (Grade assigned:
Pass/Fail)
EDU 5135
Contemporary Educational Issues ............................(0-1)
Through the use of group discussion centered on
selected educationally-related literature, students
will develop familiarity with historical and contem-
porary educational issues and the ability to criti-
cally interpret them. This course is repeatable.
EDU 5142
Introduction to Christian School Education –
Curriculum & Instruction................................................(3)
This course is a synthesizing study of the
Christian philosophy of education and the practi-
cal skills needed for effective classroom imple-
mentation. Modules will be offered by a variety of
faculty and/or other resource persons.
EDU 5310
Christian School Guidance Program ............................(3)
This course reviews the common theories and
components of guidance and career develop-
ment. It urges students to compare and contrast
these approaches with the biblical concept of
Career Stewardship. This principle is developed
as a school guidance program model and is pre-
sented as the guiding philosophical principle for
all the components of a comprehensive develop-
mental and balanced curriculum of Christian
school guidance and counseling interventions.
EDU 5320
Principles and Strategies for Teaching ESOL to
Elementary and Secondary Learners ............................(3)
This course is designed to examine the principles
and the research-based practices and strategies
for teaching K-12 English language learners. It will
provide discussions on current educational issues
and trends in working with K-12 English to
Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students.
K-12 ESOL students’ educational backgrounds,
ethnicity, national origin, language, and culture will
be discussed. Classroom case studies will be
incorporated to help students develop a realistic
overview of working with K-12 ESOL students.
EDU 5325
Theoretical Foundations for Language Teaching
and Learning....................................................................(3)
This course is designed to introduce the princi-
ples and practices of English language teaching
and learning. Theories and research-based prac-
tices of language teaching and learning will be
examined. Issues related to English language
teaching as a profession and a mission will be
discussed.
EDU 5331
Understanding the Learner ..........................................(3)
This is a survey course in developmental
psychology covering human development from
birth through preadolescence. The course models
how to analyze and critique the field of behavioral
science in light of special revelation — the Bible.