Students synthesize knowledge acquired in previous courses and apply it specifically to the content areas of math, science, and social studies. Particular emphasis is placed on the constructivist philosophy and its influence on instructional strategies. Content of the disciplines will be explored in light of the national and state standards movements. Selected topics within those disciplines will be examined from a Christian point of view. The role of the leader in educational settings is the builder of vision, the keeper of tradition, the interpreter of philosophy, the user of technology, and the solver of problems.
School leadership is an art and a science.
This course conveys to students the context of ethical decision making within an often turbulent and diverse school setting. Both individual and group communication skills will be addressed, in addition to the discussions on the responsibilities of a team member during the consultation process. The theoretical foundation of this course is systems theory, with special emphasis on family systems, their effects on members, and the interaction and the resulting impact with other systems in the community. A study of exceptional individuals from a lifespan perspective. Causes and characteristics of exceptionalities are examined, including cognitive, physical, emotional, and sociocultural aspects.