General Catalog for 2009-10

(EDFN) Educational Foundations


1001.0 Freshman Seminar.
Students in the School of Education will experience a holistic
approach as they begin to develop into future educators. The holistic
approach will consist of intellectual as well as emotional, spiritual,
occupational, physical and social areas.
2003.0 Foundations of Education
A course designed to give the student a basic understanding of the
foundations of the educational function in our society. Emphasis will
be placed on the steps necessary for planning a career in education
and the responsibilities of a teacher. Classroom observation will be
a part of the course. Prerequisite to other courses in education.
Fall/Spring
2012.0 Instructional Technology
A study of use of technology in education and the integration of it
into the K-12 curriculum.
Fall/Spring
2014.0 Education in the Christian School: Philosophy and Practice.
An introduction to the philosophy of education in the Christian
school, with emphasis on current issues and materials with a Christian
world view. Supervised field experiences in Christian school settings
including observation and directed teaching experiences to integrate
theory and practice.
Spring
2053.0 Child and Adolescent Development
An examination of the physical, emotional, cognitive, aesthetic and
spiritual development from conception to age 18 with an emphasis on
observation, analysis, and application of developmental stages to the
education of youth from pre-school through high school.
Fall/Spring
3023.0 Learning Theories and Teaching Practices.
This course emphasizes an application of development and learning
theories to effective teaching practices in classrooms. It includes
brain-based learning/teaching strategies and student motivation. Pre-
requisite: EDFN 2053.
Fall/Spring
4022.0 Measurement and Evaluation
A study of measurement and evaluation tools for the improvement of the
teaching-learning process. Prerequisite: Junior/Senior standing.
Fall/Spring
4052.0 Instructional Skills
A study of instructional skills models including Pathwise.
Fall/Spring/On Prof. Block
4061.0 Seminar in Education
Students will be exposed to major issues in education with emphasis on
multicultural education, special education and school law relating to
classroom activity. [CAC-W]
Fall/Spring/On Prof. Block
4082.0 Teaching Exceptional Learners
A study of the major areas of exceptionality including the learning
disabled, mentally retarded, physically handicapped and the gifted as
well as their special needs in a school program.
Fall/Spring
4092.0 Classroom Management
A study of the competencies and materials needed to manage learning
and classroom behavior.
Fall/Spring/On Prof. Block
4405.0 Student Teaching 1
Provides for observation, participation and responsible teaching expe-
rience in a public school system. Prerequisites: Approval to do
student teaching and concurrent enrollment in EDFN 4415.
Fall/Spring
4415.0 Student Teaching II
Provides for observation, participation and responsible teaching expe-
rience in a public school system. Prerequisites: Approval to do
student teaching and concurrent enrollment in EDFN 4405.
Fall/Spring