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2012-2013 Undergraduate Programs
EDU 3330
& 5330
Understanding the Learner ............(3)
Fall Semester
This course surveys key aspects of cognitive,
social, physical and spiritual growth from birth
through preadolescence. Emphasis is placed on
the major developmental theorists and changes
within the strands of development that impact the
teaching profession and serve as the basis for
developmentally appropriate practices. Additionally,
an understanding of the nature and needs of cul-
turally diverse populations and at-risk learners is
also included. Upon completion of the course stu-
dents should not only have a grasp of the develop-
mental characteristics of the learner, but also the
teaching strategies that complement the student’s
developmental, cultural and brain-based needs.
EDU 3415 Crisis Care for Children in
Trauma ..............................................(3)
Winter Semester
Crisis Care for Children in Trauma is a foundation-
al course to train those who work or plan to work
with children experiencing trauma. Central to
most children’s trauma is the loss of security and
protection of family and home. This course will
teach fundamental issues relating to children who
are experiencing parental divorce, HIV/AIDS,
refugee resettlement, war casualty and sexual
exploitation and other trauma. The course will
also train the student in effective intervention
principles that promote healing and facilitate clo-
sure to childhood traumatic experiences.
Emphasis will be place upon the exploration of
holistic ministries.
EDU 3420 Intercultural Cooperative
Teaming ............................................(3)
This course is concerned with how people from
various cultural backgrounds live and work
together, particularly in the context of working
together for the glory of God and creating a bibli-
cal theology of relationships. You will focus on
three major components: 1) a brief review of the
biblical mandate, stretching from Genesis to
Revelation, for a multicultural church; 2) an
extended investigation of the joys, frustrations
and adventures of working together multicultural-
ly; and 3) a biblical review of relational theology.
Limited size; professor approval required.
EDU 3740 Working Effectively with K-12 ESOL
Learners ............................................(3)
This course is designed to examine principles and
research-based practices for K-12 English
Language Learners (ELLs). Effective strategies to
work with ELLs will be demonstrated and current
ELL educational issues will be discussed.
Classroom case studies will be incorporated to
help develop a realistic overview of working with
K-12 ESOL students.
EDU 3920 International Teaching
Practicum ........................................(3)
Spring Semester
This course will enable you to experience teach-
ing in a cross-cultural environment. You will teach
Bible and other core subjects in church-related
schools and in government schools, observing
schools and teachers, studying national curricula
materials and interacting with other national edu-
cational personnel and students. You will also visit
schools in urban and rural locations. You will be
provided pre-service orientations, on-site orienta-
tion, field supervision and post-practical skill
development, debriefing and evaluation.
EDU 3950 Faculty Directed Study in
Education ..................................(1 to 6)
Upon Request
This is an independent study available to juniors
and seniors by special arrangement with instruc-
tor. Consult with your academic advisor.
EDU 4400 Practical Skill Development in
Education ..........................................(1)
Fall and Spring Semesters
This course is designed to offer you ministry skills
experience within the discipline, providing oppor-
tunity for you as an upperclassman to gain com-
petency and confidence within related vocations.
Experiential learning requirements are defined by
your program and assessed by the program facul-
ty. A minimum of 50 clock hours of direct experi-
ence is required for a unit of credit and advisor
approval is required. Repeatable.
EDU 4910 Directed Teaching in Bible..............(9)
Spring Semester
You will apply the principles and methods of
teaching in an extended classroom experience
under the supervision of an experienced teacher.