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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the role of American schools and universities in developing the concepts of American pluralism and national character. Current and historical perspectives on pluralism in American educational institutions are explored by examining social and educational issues related to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, and political ideology. Meets General Education Pluralism in Contemporary Society requirement. (Alternate years, offered 2008-2009.)
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3.00 Credits
Attempts of American schools to facilitate moral development are examined, from colonial religious training to recent curriculum models and instructional strategies. The relationship between moral education, ethical theory, and national moral debates is explored, with particular attention to the implications of contemporary moral issues for American educational institutions. Prerequisite: IDCR 151. Meets the General Education Ethics in the Modern World requirement. Offered spring only.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to selected theoretical perspectives related to democratic living, institutional processes, moral character, classical and modern ethics, and biblical perspectives on ethics. Major course topics include how and why public policy poses ethical problems, especially within public institutions such as schools, and how classical and modern ethical theories and biblical perspectives can be applied to these problems. (Alternate years, offered 2009-2010) Particular focus on public policies related to socio-cultural diversity in educational environments. Prerequisite: IDCR 151. Meets General Education Ethics in the Modern World requirement.
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3.00 Credits
Structured opportunities for students to experience educational environments that reflect significant degrees of learner diversity (e.g., socioeconomic, ethnic, racial, linguistic, familial). Students spend off-campus time observing, analyzing, assisting, and completing course assignments in the field. Class sessions engage students in group discussion, reflection, and problem-solving activities related to cultural variables within their particular field placements. Prerequisites: EDUC 346 or concurrent registration. Admission to the Teacher Education Program required for students pursuing teacher certification.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Teaching-related experiences in classrooms and/or non-traditional setting which provide 1) opportunities for enhancing personal and/or professional skills, 2) acquisition and/or application of content knowledge and pedagogic experiences, 3) exploration of additional career opportunities available to teachers, 4) integration of theory and practice in varied settings with diverse audiences. Credit award is based on length and intensity of involvement as well as the number and depth of learning objectives/outcomes to be accomplished. (Pass/Fail grade only.)
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0.10 - 6.00 Credits
This course is used to accept education credit from external institution.
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1.00 Credits
This seminar is intended to be part of the senior capstone experience (along with EDUC 420) for our students. Students will examine critical issues in Education and schools. Faculty will support student reflection on these issues and students¿ responses as Christians in the field of Education. Faculty will also use this time to clarify essential practices to enhance the professional development semester. Faculty or supervisors may lead the seminars or may bring in experts to speak on a specific topic. Concurrent with EDUC 420, EDUC 434 or 433.
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3.00 Credits
Study of the theory and methods of building programs to facilitate the appropriate development of preschool children with special emphasis on operational and administrative procedures. Prerequisites: HDFS 310. Admission to the Teacher Education Program for PreK-4 majors. Also open to interested students who are not pursuing teacher certification. Concurrent: EDUC 415, 465, for Education majors only. Prerequisites: HDFS/PSYC 310, EDUC 312. Offered fall and spring.
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3.00 Credits
Considers the connection and application of theory and practice and enhances the student teaching experience through research of current issues, individualized projects, and self-evaluation. Concurrent enrollment with ECE 465. Offered fall and spring.
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2.00 Credits
Considers educational issues in the following areas: classroom management, PDE regulations and school law, professional ethics, school administration, curriculum regulations, special needs learners, health-related issues, professional negotiations, and other current issues/trends in education. Prerequisite: Admission to the Professional Semester. Offered fall and spring.
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