The Department of Education of Midwestern Baptist College is designed to assist teachers in acquiring knowledge, methodology in education, and an understanding of the behavior of children so as to equip them for teaching in Christian schools. This course acquaints the student with the history of education. It is designed to establish a foundation for other education courses. Major topics include the nature and direction of the learning process, motivation, discipline, the pupils' mental health, intelligence, critical and creative thinking, and principles of human development applicable to the work of the teacher. This course is designed to implement the use of modern audio-visual materials and equipment.
Stress is laid upon teacher-made materials.
This is a study of the physical, psychological and social development of the child and the relation of his environment to his development. Special problems of child training and social adjustment are treated. The needed skills used to facilitate the learning process of elementary school children include methods, games, helps, and teaching aids in the area of mathematics instruction. Students will be introduced to vocational, adolescent, marriage and group counseling. Ed 342 Seminar in Christian Education 1 Semester, 2-3 hours arranged A seminar is conducted by members of the Department of Education.