| 100 Field Experience |
Field experience is teacher-aiding in the area public and private schools. Field
experience includes observation and participation in classroom activities. Credit Hours: 0
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| 101 Special Education Field Experience |
Students should be enrolled concurrently in Sped 315 or 316. Credit Hours: 0
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| 102 Reading Field Experience |
Students must be enrolled concurrently in Education 310. 0 Credit Hours: 0
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| 103 Novice Teaching |
Novice teaching is considered clinical experience rather than field experience.
Students must be enrolled concurrently in Education/Special Education 380. Credit Hours: 0
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| 107 Bilingual Education Field Experience |
Students must be enrolled concurrently in Education 342/542. Credit Hours: 0
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| 108 ESL Education Field Experience |
Students must be enrolled concurrently in Education 341/541. Credit Hours: 0
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| 201 Fine Arts in Education |
This course examines the educational, communicative, and aesthetic value of dance, music, drama, and art. Students will consider the role fine arts play in reflecting history and culture, and how to promote all students' abilities to express themselves creatively. Topics include concepts, techniques, materials, cultural dimensions, and interrelationships of the visual arts, music, drama and dance. Fulfills the fine arts general education requirement. Credit Hours: 3
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| 203 Introduction to Education |
This course is a broad-based introduction to the role of schooling in society and the
profession of teaching. It includes an overview of the history of education from
preliterate societies to the present, an examination of various philosophical perspectives
or schools of thought, and a discussion of several of the issues facing educators
today. To be taken in the sophomore year; 50 hours of teacher-aiding required. Prerequisites: EDUC 100, concurrent enrollment, PSYC 123. Credit Hours: 3
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| 225 Foundations of Teaching Bilingual/ESL |
This course introduces students to an understanding of the historical, philosophical,
socioeconomic, and educational issues that led to the formation of bilingual/ESL
educational policies, programs, and services for culturally diverse populations. Current
trends, issues, and research for bilingual/ESL classrooms will be examined. Aspects of
language learning and acquisition theories as they pertain to bilingual/ESL will be
included. Concurrent enrollment in Education 107 or 108 is expected in addition to
concurrent or prior enrollment in Education 203. Credit Hours: 3
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| 303 Educational Psychology |
One main focus of this course is the psychology of learning. Topics include human
development, differences in learning abilities, the impact of culture, and theoretical
approaches to the process of learning. Another main focus is the psychology of
teaching. Topics include understanding motivation, classroom management, creating a
conducive learning environment, and classroom assessment. These topics are
presented from elementary, middle grades, and secondary education perspectives. 50
hours of teacher-aiding required. Prerequisites: EDUC 203, SPED 216, EDUC 100, concurrent enrollment, PSYC 123. Credit Hours: 3
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| 310 Teaching Reading in Grades K-9 |
Students examine approaches and methods in teaching of reading. Course content
includes emphasis on reading skills, assessment of pupil progress, and classroom
organization for the teaching of reading. All elementary teacher education students
must take this course prior to the student-teaching assignment. Prerequisites: EDUC 203, SPED 216, junior standing, EDUC 102, concurrent enrollment, PSYC 123. Credit Hours: 3
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| 311 Teaching Reading in the Content Areas |
This course focuses on teaching reading in various subject areas. Specific instruction
in reading strategies at the sixth- through 12th-grade levels with current theory and
techniques for the teaching of reading in various content areas will be emphasized.
Students will design lesson and learn to develop skills in improving reading specific
to their content area. Prerequisites: EDUC 203. Credit Hours: 2
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| 313 Teaching Language Arts in Grades K-9 |
This course focuses on the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills within the
language arts, and emphasizes integrating language arts throughout the school
curriculum. Prerequisites: EDUC 203, ENGL 103, ENGL 104. Credit Hours: 1
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| 317 Teaching Bible in Grades K-9 |
This course offers a study of materials, methods, and issues connected with teaching
Bible in grades K-9. It is recommended for students who plan to teach in a Christian
school. Prerequisites: EDUC 317, junior standing, THEO 204, Theology 204, 205, 206, 207 or 210 is recommended. Credit Hours: 1
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| 335 Teaching in the Middle Grades |
An overview of middle grade-school philosophy and school structure. Includes a
study of curriculum, pedagogy, and instructional strategies used in the middle grades.
Involves 50 hours of teacher-aiding in the middle grades. Concurrent enrollment in
Education 100. Prerequisites: EDUC 203. Credit Hours: 3
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| 340 Cross Cultural/Multicultural Issues in Education |
This course will focus on issues in education related to linguistic, cultural, and ethnic
diversity within the context of society faced with issues of poverty, discrimination,
racism, and sexism. Learning and communication styles and the impact of teacher
expectation on student achievement will be examined. Effective utilization of the rich
resources represented by the home and the community will be explored. Prerequisites: PSYC 123. Credit Hours: 3
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| 341 Theory and Methods of ESL Instruction |
This course focuses on relevant topics concerning English as a second language along
with the nature and function of language. Multicultural issues will be examined as
they relate to a biblical worldview. Methods of teaching, listening, speaking, reading,
and writing will be presented. Students will select and analyze ESL materials critically
and be placed in a supervised classroom for 25 clinical hours. Concurrent enrollment
in Education 107 or 108. Prerequisites: EDUC 203, For education majors and minors, PSYC 123, or psychology 121. Credit Hours: 3
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| 342 Methods and Materials of Teaching Bilingual Students |
This course will present a variety of program models, methodologies, and strategies
that are appropriate for the bilingual student. Methods and materials for teaching
mathematics, science, and social studies, and techniques for managing multilevel
classrooms and curriculum development programs aimed at assisting students in a
bilingual program will be studied. Concurrent enrollment in Education 107 or 108
(bilingual or ESL field experience) will be required to complete the field requirement. Prerequisites: EDUC 203, or current teacher certification. Credit Hours: 3
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| 345 Assessment of Bilingual/ESL Students |
The purpose of this course is to expose students to formal and non-formal
instruments and methods for testing bilingual/culturally and linguistically diverse
(B/CLD) individuals, and issues on non-discriminatory testing. This course will
examine a wide selection of assessment techniques, which recognize the impact of
environment and society on linguistic and student performance. The equivalent of 25
field-experience hours are required. Concurrent enrollment in Education 107 or 108
will be required to complete the field-experience requirement. Credit Hours: 3
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| 380 General Methods |
A study and discussion of theories and techniques of teaching. Specific topics include
planning, organizing, methods of instruction, and assessment. Includes a novice
teaching clinical component. Prerequisites: EDUC 203, 200 hours of field experience, acceptance into the teacher education program, EDUC 103, concurrent enrollment. Credit Hours: 3
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| 450 Student-Teaching: Elementary |
Student teacher interns may choose one 17-week placement or a 7-week placement
AND a 10-week placement. During the student teaching internship the intern gradually
assumes the full responsibilities of the cooperating teacher. Student teaching requires
fulltime commitment for the entire semester. Concurrent enrollment in Education 454. Credit Hours: 10
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| 454 Contemporary Issues Seminar |
This course meets weekly during the semester of student-teaching. Discussion topics
include contemporary issues, worldview implications for teaching, interviewing,
classroom management, and preparation for a teaching position. Online portfolios will
be completed. Credit Hours: 3
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| 455 Student-Teaching: Secondary |
Student teacher interns may choose one 17-week placement or a 7-week placement
AND a 10-week placement. During the student teaching internship the intern gradually
assumes the full responsibilities of the cooperating teacher/s. Student teaching requires
fulltime commitment for the entire semester. Concurrent enrollment in Education 454. Credit Hours: 10
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| ___ New Horizons Student-Teaching Program |
The New Horizons Internship program allows education candidates to complete part of
their student teaching internship in an out of area placement. This program seeks to
provide exciting opportunities for interns to broaden their view and scope of teaching
by immersing them in new settings and cultural exchanges where they will gain
valuable insight and perspectives for lifelong kingdom work and ministry. Education
candidates who desire a New Horizons setting for one placement will select a split
placement (7 – 10 weeks) for fulfilling the required 17 weeks of the internship.
Candidates must meet off campus application requirements, be interviewed by the
education department, and be approved by the teacher education committee.
New Horizons: Rehoboth gives candidates the opportunity to complete part of their
student teaching internship in either Rehoboth Christian School, New Mexico, or in one
of the local Gallup, New Mexico schools. Interns live on the Rehoboth campus with
other interns, attend senior seminar offered by Rehoboth personnel, and participate in a
number of Native American cultural activities and excursions.
Complete information on the New Horizons program can be found in the Education
Unit Handbook on ANGEL. Credit Hours: 0
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