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EDU 3471
Computers in Education
An introduction to the computer as a productive and instructional tool, this hands-on experience will emphasize software choice, use, and
evaluation, computer literacy, human-impact issues, informational sources, teaching strategies and integration, and specific educational
issues. (3)
EDU 3720
Instructional Planning & Assessment
This course provides the theoretical and practical foundation for the design and management of instruction and for the use of formal and
informal assessment strategies. The course provides the prospective teacher with opportunity to plan instructional units and to assess
learning based on knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curricular goals. (3)
Prerequisites: EDU 2110
EDU 3740
Working Effectively with K-12 ESOL Learners
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. (3)
EDU 3815
Ministering to Children of Poverty
This course will address the nature and needs of children in poverty. Fundamental issues will be included, such as risk indicators, health
issues, the hidden rules of poverty, the need for self-efficacy, and learned optimism. Family and community partnerships and curriculum
design necessities will be addressed. This course is in keeping with a growing educational need, but also God's heart for the poor, and
children in particular. (3)
EDU 3920
International Teaching Practicum
This course will enable you to experience teaching 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 educational personnel and students. You will also visit schools in urban and rural locations. You will be provided pre-
service orientations, on-site orientation, field supervision, and post-practical skill development, debriefing, and evaluation. (3)
EDU 4400
Practical Skill Development in Teacher Education
This course is designed to offer you ministry skills experience within the discipline, providing opportunity for you as an upperclassman to
gain competency and confidence within related vocations. Experiential learning requirements are defined by your program and assessed
by the program faculty. A minimum of 50 clock hours of direct experience is required for a unit of credit and advisor approval is required.
(1)
Repeatable
EDU 4910
Directed Teaching in Bible
You will apply the principles and methods of teaching in an extended classroom experience under the supervision of an experienced
teacher. Regular personal conferences with a cooperating teacher and college supervisor are required. Directed Teaching fee is charged.
(9)
Prerequisites: Professor approval required
EDU 5002
International Teaching Practicum
This course will enable you to experience education in a cross-cultural environment. You will observe schools and teachers, study
national curricula materials, and interact with other national educational personnel and students. You will teach core subjects and the
Bible in church-related and government schools and receive pre-service orientation, on-site orientation, field supervision and post-field
experience, including debriefing and evaluation. (3)
EDU 5045
Methods and Techniques of Teaching Reading, Writing and Grammar to ELLs
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 principles and processes of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) reading and
writing as well as pedagogical theories and relevant materials for ELLs. Students will design their own lesson plans that are contextually
applicable in a variety of instructional settings. This course includes a practicum. (3)
EDU 5101
M.A.T. Prog am Orientation
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 dispositions related to being successful in the M.A.T. program. Candidates will
gain an understanding of the conceptual framework that guides the program 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 introduction 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. (0) (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Prerequisite: Admission to the M.A.T. program
EDU 5115
Educational Administration
This course examines the role of the Christian school administrator and the broad scope of the duties associated with the role. Emphasis
is placed on leadership theory; personal leadership style; working with faculty, board, parents, and community; developing mission-
driven, data-informed decisions; and understanding and communicating a biblical worldview. (3)
EDU 5135
Contemporary Educational Issues
Through the use of group discussion centered on selected educationally-related literature, students will develop familiarity with historical
and contemporary educational issues and the ability to critically interpret them. (0-1)
Repeatable
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