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TE 467 - Art in the Elementary School
A survey of principles and activities for the integration of art education in
the self-contained classroom. The course is designed to help meet a need in schools
without specialists in this curricular area and to expose the regular classroom
teacher to integrative methodology for this important curricular area. Both semesters.
Prerequisites & Notes
At least one pedagogy course.
Credits: 1
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TE 469 - Teaching Bible in the Secondary School
An analysis of curriculum materials, lesson preparation and methodologies unique
to the Christian high school. Students examine and develop a biblical philosophy
and model for Bible teaching. Practice in lesson and unit preparation is included.
This is a lab course. Either semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
TE 264
Credits: 2
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TE 470 - Exceptionalities in the Regular Classroom II
A field experience designed to develop competency in working with exceptionalities
in the regular classroom. Practicum is scheduled in a local school that practices
inclusion. Both semesters.
Prerequisites & Notes
TE 464
Credits: 1
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TE 472 - Geography Seminar
A course designed to provide the student with the general knowledge base necessary
for integrating geography into various subject areas, and for the teaching of
geography in the elementary or secondary school. It includes an overview of world
geography, related concepts and skills. Both semesters.
Prerequisites & Notes
At least one pedagogy course.
Credits: 1
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TE 474 - Teaching Social Studies in the Secondary School
A course designed to help citizenship and/or social science education majors
develop approaches and methodology for teaching the social sciences at the secondary
level. Overall course and unit plans, methodology specific to the social sciences
and to the adolescent learner, and assessment strategies are examined and developed.
This lab course meets three times a week for two credits. Either semester. Offered
alternate years.
Prerequisites & Notes
TE 264
Credits: 2
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TE 560 - Professional Seminar
A series of seminars on professional issues and topics selected by the faculty
to help prepare students for entry into the teaching profession. Runs concurrently
with student teaching each semester. Both semesters.
Credits: 0
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TE 561 - Student Teaching I
A six- or eight week experience in practice teaching in a regular school classroom.
(ACSI only programs require eight weeks in a private school. All other programs
require a minimum of six weeks in this experience and then an additional seven
weeks in a public school.) Students teach under the supervision of highly qualified
Christian school teachers and University faculty. Both semesters.
Prerequisites & Notes
See School of Education Handbook. Course fee required.
Credits: 6/8
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TE 562 - Student Teaching II
A seven-week experience in practice teaching in a school classroom. Students
teach under the supervision of a highly qualified public school teacher in a local
school district. This experience is required for public school programs only.
Both semesters.
Prerequisites & Notes
See School of Education Handbook. Course fee required.
Credits: 6
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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages |
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TL 531 - Introduction to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
An introductory study of language acquisition theory and language teaching approaches
applicable to the teaching of English to speakers of other languages. The course
acquaints students with acculturation and intercultural-communication issues affecting
both ESL students and EFL teachers, and surveys a variety of career and ministry
opportunities in TESOL. Topics covered: TESOL terminology, language acquisition
theories, language teaching theories/approaches, cultural issues, intercultural
communication, opportunities in TESOL, and ESL/EFL as ministry.
Credits: 2
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TL 532 - Language Fundamentals for TESOL
A study of the principles of language in general and English in particular which
are useful for analyzing, understanding and teaching the form, meaning, function,
and pronunciation of English structures. Standard English grammar will be compared
to different varieties and dialects of English as well as to the grammar of other
languages. Emphasis will be upon the development of the practical foundations
necessaary for effective teaching, rather than upon theoretical models. Topics
covered: English grammar, English pronunciation, language analysis (form, meaning
and function), and L1 interference.
Credits: 2
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TL 533 - TESOL K-12 Issues
A course that addresses issues specifically of concern to the K-12 ESL teacher. It investigates the relationship between ESL and content teachers, the role of the teacher as an advocate for ESL students and their families, and ESL-related school and government services. It also addresses implementation of TESOL’s ESL standards for teaching assessment. Topics covered: TESOL’s K-12 ESL standards, cooperation with content teachers, student and family advocacy, government and school services, special needs programs, and assessment.
Prerequisites & Notes
TL 531
Credits: 1
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TL 534 - TESOL Methods and Materials
A practical course focusing on techniques and activities designed to teach English
as a second or foreign language for all proficiency levels in the classroom or
one-on-one. Students learn to evaluate learners’ needs, to plan both focused and
integrated-skill lessons, to effectively use and adapt published textbooks, and
to prepare their own materials. Skills learned in TESOL Methods and Materials
will be practiced in the tandem course TL 535 TESOL Practicum. Topics covered:
methods of teaching listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary,
classroom management, learner needs assessment, teaching one-on-one, error correction,
evaluation and use of published materials, use of authentic materials, lesson
planning, use of computers and Internet, and proficiency testing/evaluating.
Prerequisites & Notes
TL 531 & TL 532
Credits: 2
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TL 535 - TESOL Practicum
Supervised practice teaching of English to non-native speakers in a school setting.
Self-evaluation as well as peer observation and feedback will be a vital part
of the course. Each student will have the opportunity to teach in a classroom
setting as well as one-on-one. TESOL Practicum is to be taken in tandem with TL
534 TESOL Methods and Materials.
Prerequisites & Notes
TL 531, TL 532 and TL 534
Credits: 1
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Youth Ministries |
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YM 271 - Youth Culture
An in-depth investigation of the culture and subculture of today’s teens. Consideration
also is given to the social and cultural influences that impact youth. The student
learns how to observe and interpret the continual changes within the youth culture.
Second semester.
Credits: 3
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YM 272 - Effective Bible Teaching
An examination of the principles and skills necessary to effectively communicate
the Bible to youth. Opportunities are provided to develop these skills in a variety
of settings. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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YM 371 - Philosophy for Youth Ministry
A thorough examination of a strategy for youth ministry emphasizing the three
priorities of ministry: growth, outreach and training. The course is designed
to help students understand the history of youth ministry and provide them with
a biblically-based plan for ministering to youth. It includes instruction on how
to develop a strong foundation for youth ministry. First semester or summer session.
Credits: 3
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YM 372 - Ministering to Families with Youth
An examination of the family with special consideration given to effective means
of ministering to both youth and parents. Included are basic counseling principles
and methods that can be used by parents to disciple their teens. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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YM 374 - Principles of Sports Ministry
A study of foundational principles of sports ministry and the strategic implementation
of sport ministry in the church, community and cross cultural settings. The course
is designed to help students to develop a biblical perspective regarding sports
ministry and to explore possibilities for implementation in various ministry settings.
First semester.
Credits: 3
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YM 471 - Organization and Administration in Youth Ministry
An overview of the basic management responsibilities of a youth leader. Such
topics as development of lay leadership, assessment techniques, retreat planning,
budget planning, promotion and publications are discussed. First semester.
Credits: 3
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