ED: GENERAL EDUCATION

ED 101 Philosophy of Christian Education : The study of the major philosophies of Christian education. The course will cover the variety of Christian schools including evangelistic, discipleship, covenant, combination, and lukewarm. This course will compare traditional Christian education with secular progressive education. Creationism versus evolution is a focus of study. Both semesters; three hours. This class meets the requirements for a social science elective.

ED 201 Tests and Measurements : The study of the principles and use of traditional testing as an evaluation of the learning process. A practical emphasis on construction traditional classroom tests. The interpretation and application of standardized test scores will be covered. Appropriate probability and statistical techniques are incorporated. Frsit semester; two hours.

ED 205 Educational Psychology : This course will cover the psychology of learning through a Christian perspective. The historical learning processes of progressive theories is contrasted to the traditional philosophy of education. The spiritual, social, physical, and mental development of the learner is studied. Second semester; three hours. This class meets the requirements for a social science elective.

ED 210 Educational Field Experience : The education student will gain field experience through assisting a teacher in an age- or grade-appropriate class. Field experience students are assigned to Eucon International School or its related ministries. First semester; two hours.

ED 230 Computers in the Classroom : An introductory course in educational technology. Instruction will be given in sources of and techniques for selection of commputer hardware and educational software. Instructional time will be divided between lectures and laboratory experiences. This course requires computer literacy. Second semester; two hours. Prerequisite: CS 101.

ED 300 Teaching Techniques : This course will provide an overview of teaching techniques common to all teachers at elementary and secondary levels. It will provide general guidance in long-range planning, assessment, use of appropriate instructional strategies, providing content for learners, monitoring and enhancing learning, maintaining an environment that is conducive to learning, classroom management, and fulfillment of professional responsibilities outside the classroom. First semester; three hours.

ED 310 Child Growth and Development : This course will study development of the child from conception to adolescence. The emphasis is on development of the children's spiritual, social, physical, mental, and emotional aspects in relation to their age levels. First semester; three hours. This class meets the requirements for a social science elective.

ED 320 Adolescent Growth and Development : This course will study the development period of the adolescent. The emphasis is on development of the spiritual, social, physical, mental, and emotional growth of the child from preadolescence to maturity. Second semester; three hours. This class meets the requirements for a social science elective.

ED 401-402 Internship I & II : The purpose of these courses is to provide structured opportunities to work with students of appropriate age for the program of study in which the student is preparing to teach. A minimum of 100 hours of supervised school activities must have been completed by the time the course has been finished. Acceptable activities may include any activities which are normally part of a school program. In addition, all students must have a minimum of 25 hours of church-related teaching activity. These activities may be completed any time from the freshman year through completion of this course. They may be done during the school year or while home on Christmas or summer vacation. ED 401, first semester; ED 402, second semester; three hours each.