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TE 471 - Foundations of Special Education
A course designed to introduce the regular classroom teacher to the philosophical,
historical, legal, and ethical foundations of special education. Students engage
in a study of the categories of disabilities, educational adaptations, and family
and life span issues. Includes a field experience practicum in an inclusive classroom
setting to observe and develop competency in working with exceptionalities in
the regular classroom. Both semesters.
Prerequisites & Notes
May not be taken before junior year pedagogy courses have been taken.
Credits: 2
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TE 474 - Teaching Social Studies in the Secondary School
A course designed to help social studies 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. Second
semester. Offered alternate years.
Prerequisites & Notes
TE 264
Credits: 3
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TE 475 - Integrating Music, Art, Health/PE into the Regular Classroom
A survey of principles, curricula, and learning activities for the integration
of music, art, and health/physical education in the self-contained classroom.
The course is designed to help meet a need in schools withour specialists in this
curricular area and to expose the regular classroom teacher to integrative methodology
for these important curricular areas. Both semesters.
Prerequisites & Notes
At least one pedagogy course.
Credits: 3
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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 Meterials 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.
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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