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3.00 Credits
F. This course prepares students to teach in classrooms where English is the second language, helping them bring their knowledge of second language acquisition to classroom settings. In this course, students will learn to recognize linguistic, cognitive, affective, and social factors that influence the acquisition of a second language. Course topics include teaching in content areas, classroom methods, curriculum design, and assessment. Elementary field experience required.
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F. This course prepares students to teach in classrooms where English is the second language, helping them bring their knowledge of second language acquisition to classroom settings. In this course, students will learn to recognize linguistic, cognitive, affective, and social factors that influence the acquisition of a second language. Course topics include teaching in content areas, classroom methods, curriculum design, and assessment. Secondary/adult education field experience required.
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I, offered biennially. A classroom introduction to the skills that are specific to the interdisciplinary method of studying the Middle Ages, structured around a theme such as, "The Bible in the Middle Ages", or "The cult of the VirginMary". This course is mandatory for those students who have selected a minor in medieval studies, but it is open to anyone with an interest in the Middle Ages. Offered during Interim 2008.
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3.00 Credits
S. Integrative Studies/ Capstone. An examination of natural philosophy in the 17th century and of major developments since then in the physical sciences (predominantly physics and chemistry) Particular attention is given to the philosophical and religious background of scientific ideas and the institutional context in which science develops. A central theme of this capstone course will be the investigation of the interaction of science and religion with a view toward articulating a critical reformed Christian perspective on this historical development. Some primary texts will be considered. Prerequisites: DCM, HIST 151 or 152, PHIL 153, REL 121 or 131, junior/senior standing, and a declared major in the natural sciences (or approval of the instructor)
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3.00 Credits
See Archaeology for course description.
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3.00 Credits
F and I. Theory and practice of teaching world languages in the elementary school. Study of language skill development, second language acquisition, methodologies, curricula, and programs. Off-campus school visits for observation and aiding experience. Should be taken in the junior or senior year, prior to student teaching. Required for elementary certification in world languages, including ESL, and the K-12 secondary major. Prerequisite: completion of or concurrent registration in Education 302/303.
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3.00 Credits
F. An introduction to the major principles and practices of teaching world languages, offering a study of various methodologies and the major controversies associated with them. The course explores how a Christian approach to education affects second-language pedagogy and how this pedagogy interacts with the language learner's personal growth. It also introduces the prospective educator to the teaching of the basic skills, to issues in evaluation and assessment, and to the use of technologies in the language classroom. This course should be taken in the junior or senior year, prior to student teaching. Required for secondary certification in world languages, including the ESL secondary endorsement. Prerequisite: completion of or concurrent registration in Education 302/303.
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S. A seminar reinforcing the major principles and practices of worldlanguages pedagogy on the secondary level for students during their semester of directed teaching, to be taken concurrently with Education 346. This course provides opportunities for collaborative work on putting theoretical and pedagogical matters of immediate concern into a practical framework. Prerequisites: Education 302/303 and successful completion of departmental proficiency exams.
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2.00 Credits
F. This course provides a forum for students, youth ministry practitioners, and theological scholars to investigate and evaluate a variety of models for the church's ministry to the youth of the church and community. Students, practitioners, and scholars will employ a variety of methods including, but not limited to, a field trip, presentations by nationally recognized youth ministry experts, and critical theological reflection on key issues associated with youth ministry. The course is specially designed for cross registration with students from Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary. Prerequisites: junior or senior status. It follows the academic calendar of Calvin Theological Seminary where the course is taught.
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3.00 Credits
S. The aim of this course is to describe the strategic role that leaders within the church have played and continue to play in the economy of gifts God gives to his people: and to assist twelve (12) upper-level students, Jubilee Fellows, to discern whether God might be calling them to become a church leader. Prerequisites: Admission to the Jubilee Fellows program; permission of the instructors.
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