Courses

A study of the methods and materials for teaching social studies and history at the elementary level.

An internship in a Christian preschool or kindergarten involving observations, teaching, classroom management, planning, and evaluation.

Methods and ideas for teaching both grammar and composition in the elementary classroom. A particular emphasis will be placed on integrating grammar and composition instruction.

Creative art activity, theory, methods, and age-suitability of various materials. Introduction to craft work, materials, and methods. The psychology of understanding and motivating children.

Principles of teaching Bible in a variety of settings with an emphasis on teaching for heart and life application.

Methods and materials on the elementary level for teaching a Biblical, creation-based approach to science and health. General review of scientific principles is included.

Discussion of current methods and trends in teaching mathematics in the elementary classroom with practical instruction in approaches and methods of teaching math in the elementary classroom. Students will produce units of instruction and daily lesson plans.

Nine weeks of internship in an off-campus Christian day school involving observations, participation, conferences, teaching, classroom management, planning, and evaluation.

Methods and teaching techniques compared and evaluated for philosophic basis and effectiveness. Selected topics on useful teaching materials, bulletin boards, text selection, educational centers, reading levels, development of teacher-produced study aids, various materials and their use.

A survey of childhood and adolescent growth and development, with an emphasis on developmentally-appropriate practice in a classroom setting.

Basic principles of classroom management, organization, discipline, and instruction with emphasis on practical application and Biblical principles.

Basic philosophical background of Christian day-school education, Biblical principle-based curricula, instruction, and teaching.

Tests, measurements, and evaluations in education; grade book, and school reporting systems; the construction and analysis of classroom tests; basic statistics; and analysis of standardized tests.

This course provides a basic understanding of the various areas involved in Christian school administration including faculty and staff, legal considerations, students, buildings and grounds, finances, public relations, health and safety, standardized testing, academics, and maintenance.

An internship for the music education major in an off-campus Christian day school involving observations, participation, conferences, teaching, classroom management, planning, and evaluation.