This course focuses on strategies that can lead teachers to choices and actions that should enhance learning. An effort is made to connect a Christian philosophy of education with a research-based instructional skills model. A two-week practicum in a local school allows the student to apply what he or she is learning to the classroom. Organization and Management of the Early Grade Classroom 455. Students will examine classroom management from a Christian perspective with a special emphasis upon a biblical view of the nature of the child.
Students examine eight models of discipline as well as developing their own management plan.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, students spend the entire day in a local school classroom where observations and application assignments will be completed. Senior Integration Paper Required of elementary education majors, this course includes a review of the literature and the preparation of a written thesis which demonstrates the application of a Christian philosophy of education to a particular area of education. During the semester to follow, the student will utilize the findings from his or her thesis in application to a specific educational situation. Senior Integration Project and Seminar Required of elementary education majors, this course includes the completion of a project utilizing the findings of one's thesis from Edu 493. Also included is a discussion of the requirements of student teaching and the process of becoming state certified.