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EDU 5141
Intro to Christian School Education – Administration
This course is a synthesizing study of the Christian philosophy of education and the practical skills needed for effective administrative
implementation. Modules will be offered by a variety of faculty and/or other resource persons. Students must have attended summer
meetings during the IICSE. (3)
EDU 5142
Introduction to Christian School Education – Curriculum & Instruction
This course is a synthesizing study of the Christian philosophy of education and the practical skills needed for effective classroom
implementation. Modules will be offered by a variety of faculty and/or other resource persons. Students must have attended summer
meetings during the IICSE. (3)
EDU 5320
Principles and Strategies for Teaching ESOL to K-12 Learners
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 students. (3)
EDU 5331
Understanding the Learner
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. 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. Upon completion of the course, students should not only have a grasp of the characteristics of the
learner, but also the teaching strategies that complement the student’s developmental and brain-based needs. Additionally, an
understanding of the nature and needs of culturally-diverse populations and at-risk learners will also be included. Knowledge of these
differences will form the basis for designing culturally-responsive teaching. (3)
EDU 5338
Critical Thinking: Knowledge, Skills, and Application
This course explores critical thinking’s developmental nature and its role in successful learning and living. Major cognitive skills and their
progression, from the simplest sub-skills to full skill use and effectiveness, will be introduced to provide a foundation for exploring
instructional scope development. With an understanding of critical thinking’s development, students will reframe their teaching to engage
learners in thinking at appropriate levels and to support learning in every subject area. The relationship of biblical to critical thinking, the
assessment of critical thinking and the role of technology in critical thinking instruction will also be examined. The course is applicable for
teachers of all levels and disciplines and for instructional leaders. (2-3)
EDU 5340
Teaching the Whole Truth
This course proposes biblical faith-learning integration within all of life, organizes supernatural and scriptural principles that interact
with all creation, investigates the sinful influences leading to bifurcation from thinking to teaching, correlates common grace from
common truth for the common person, explores the procedures for teaching holistically in the Christian school classroom, and practices a
scriptural synthesis of all disciplines. (3)
EDU 5400
Principles of Bible Curriculum Design
This course covers principles of curriculum design with application to the preparation of curriculum for Bible teaching. Existing Bible
curricula are evaluated in order to determine the philosophical basis for their construction. Students design original Bible courses and
units on various grade levels for use in varied teaching environments. (3)
EDU 5415
Crisis Care for Children in Trauma
This course lays a foundation for training 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, sexual exploitation, and other trauma. The course will also
train students in effective intervention principles that promote healing and facilitate closure to childhood traumatic experiences.
Emphasis will be placed upon the exploration of holistic ministries. (3)
EDU 5416
Crisis Care for Orphans/Vulnerable Children
The material in this course provides an overview of the situation of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) worldwide. You will gain an
understanding of the lives, needs, and impact on children when losing their families and homes. Several components of holistic orphan
care are discussed and for orphans who require out-of-home care, successful examples of alternative parental programs are given,
Advocacy on behalf of orphans and vulnerable children is highlighted as key to changing some current practices that hinder effective
orphan care. (3)
Prerequisite: EDU 5415
EDU 5430
Authentic Assessment
This course is designed to introduce students to varying methods of assessment procedures in order for them to establish a foundation for
constructing or choosing various forms of assessments and interpreting and reporting the results in order to gauge student educational
progress. (3)
Pr requisite: Admission to the M.A.T. o
M.Ed. program
EDU 5440
Teaching Bible
This course is designed to enable the teacher of Bible to develop a philosophy of Bible teaching and to follow a preparation procedure that
will ensure that the purpose for which Scripture was given will be accomplished. Special emphasis is placed on how to plan daily lessons
following the pattern of biblical revelation and teaching with integrity. (3)
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