ED (Education)
ED 1114 Educational Foundations and Technology
Four hours
A course designed to welcome students to the field of education. Includes an overview of cultural and historical foundations of American public education, emphasizing its relationship to a diverse society. Design, production, utilization and evaluation of various instructional technologies are incorporated, including ISTE principles for teachers. Classroom presentation techniques, John Brown University Education distinctives, and professional development are stressed. The on-going professional portfolio is begun. Field experience/assignments required.
Offered each semester
ED 2113 Human Growth and Development
Three hours
A foundational course dealing with physical, mental, emotional, social, and cultural aspects of human development from prenatal through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on the theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, and Kohlberg in addition to emergent theories.
Offered each semester
ED 2133 Educational Psychology
Three hours
Psychology applied to teaching and learning covering such topics as motivation, retention, reinforcement, transfer, maturation, socialization, and individual differences relative to cultural and environmental influences. Field experience required. Prerequisites: Gate One, ED 1114, and 2113.
Offered each semester
ED 2713 Differentiated Learning
Three hours
Orientation to the types of exceptionalities in children including those with pervasive cognitive delays, specific learning disabilities, emotional disturbances, other health impairments, lower SES considerations, giftedness, and culturally and linguistically diverse factors. This course includes an overview of the legal responsibilities and support systems necessary to provide services for these various populations. Designed to orient candidates to the diverse learning needs within the classroom. Field experience required. Prerequisites: Gate One and ED 2113. Prerequisite or corequisite: ED 2133.
Offered spring semester
ED 3121 ECE Educational Communications
One hour
Designed to provide teacher candidates with the various communication skills including verbal and non-verbal required for the classroom. Emphasis is placed upon communicating effectively with students, colleagues, parents, and other members of the public or professional community. Cultural and linguistic diversity factors are addressed. Field and/or clinical experiences required. Prerequisite: Gate Two.
Offered fall semester
ED 3153 Reading in the Content Areas
Three hours
Secondary (7-12) candidates study assessment and instructional strategies designed to facilitate effective teaching of their content as well as the comprehension and effective use of content materials for all students, including ELL's and those with special needs. Methods are provided whereby candidates might evaluate the appropriateness of content materials and the learning needs of their students. Candidates must collaborate with a peer in developing a detailed, integrated unit that focuses on content instruction and includes learning objectives, appropriate use of teaching strategies, and assessment. Lab and field experiences required. Prerequisites: Gate Two, ED 2113, and 2133. Prerequisite or corequisite: ED 3183.
Offered spring semester
ED 3183 Educational Assessment
Three hours
An investigation of the principles of assessment, including assessments for the culturally and linguistically diverse classroom. Emphasis placed on relating objectives to assessment and the use, construction, and analysis of assessments in the educational setting. Candidates practice creating and/or utilizing a variety of assessment formats including, but not limited to pre and post, diagnostic, formative, summative standardized, performance, and other authentic assessments. Prerequisites: Gate One and ED 2133.
Offered each semester
ED 3254 Fine Arts for Early Childhood Teachers
Four hours
An exploration of the fine arts related to the P-4 curriculum. The course includes ways to integrate the curriculum content using the visual arts, music, movement, and creative dramatics. Students learn and practice methodology used to plan and present lessons, participate in lessons and activities, and observe the teaching of fine arts in the school system. Prerequisites: ED 2113, 2133, and 3353.
Offered fall semester
ED 3263 Foundations of Early Childhood Education and Preschool Field Experience
Three hours
The study of the philosophical and historical foundations of early childhood education. This course also includes the study of the physical, cognitive, social, spiritual, and emotional needs of young children. Infant through pre-school field experience required (including Head Start). Prerequisites: Gate One and ED 2113. Corequisite: ED 2133.
Offered fall semester
ED 3273 Curriculum and Instruction: Early Childhood Education
Three hours
A course designed to provide for the study of the curriculum, teaching methods, materials, equipment, and classroom management procedures which can be used to enhance the learning experiences of preschool and kindergarten age children. Course focuses on integrated learning and includes field experience in a kindergarten classroom. Prerequisites: Gate Two, ED 2133, 3263, 3353, 3373, and 3393. Prerequisite or corequisite: ED 3183.
Offered spring semester
ED 3343 Curriculum and Instructional: ECE Language Development and the Language Arts
Three hours
ECE candidates will study language development and its importance with an emphasis on the use of methods and materials to facilitate learning in the six components of the language arts curriculum. How language arts components support learning in all areas of the curriculum is addressed. A language case-study and a review of current literature in language arts are required. Prerequisites: Gate Two, ED 1114, 2113, and 2133. Prerequisites or corequisites: ED 3183 and 3353. Corequisites: ED 3373 and 3393.
Offered fall semester
ED 3353 ECE Instructional Methods
Three hours
Emphasizes the application of effective teaching skills. Includes experiences with several teaching models appropriate for students of diverse backgrounds and special needs. Social studies standards, methods, and materials are incorporated throughout the course. Developmental strategies for teaching mathematical concepts such as graphs, timelines, etc. are included. Field experience required. Prerequisites: Gate One, ED 2113, and 2133, or consent of instructor for non-ECE majors.
Offered spring semester
ED 3373 Curriculum and Instruction: ECE Reading I
Three hours
ECE candidates will become familiar with various literacy models and the theories that support them. This course provides a balanced overview of instruction and assessment and is designed to encompass both the theoretical and practical aspects of learning how to teach reading with an emphasis on balanced literacy. Included are studies of the stages of reading development, reading strategies (word identification, phonics, fluency, and comprehension), assessment and technology. Field experience required. Prerequisites: Gate Two, ED 2113 and 2133. Prerequisites or corequisites: ED 3183 and 3353. Corequisites: ED 3343 and 3393.
Offered fall semester
ED 3393 Children's Literature
Three hours
An introduction to quality children's literature, which reflects today's multicultural society. This course provides a review of the foundations of the field, an overview of the genres, and experiences with representative samples of the literature, focusing on books which are national and state award winners, i.e., Newbery, Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, etc. Development of a classroom library and a cross curriculum unit are required. Corequisites: ED 3343 and 3373.
Offered fall semester
ED 3563 Second Language Acquisition for Teachers
Three hours
A study of major theories in second language acquisition, with emphasis on contrastive principles of first and second language development. Special attention is given to second language acquisition implications in K-12 classrooms with culturally and linguistically diverse learners. Candidates are introduced to the dynamics of the educational process and the social, cultural, economic considerations, which affect second language development. Field experience required. Prerequisite or corequisite: ED 2133.
Offered fall semester
ED 3583 Curriculum and Instruction: TESOL
Three hours
Methods and materials for teaching English to non-English speakers. Classroom strategies are addressed for teaching functional English to learners of all ages. The unique characteristics and needs of the K-12 program (content and language development), adult community education (literacy), and intensive English (academic) settings are analyzed. Candidates develop skills in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of appropriate ESL materials and teaching strategies. Field experience required. (Same as EGL 3583). Prerequisites: Gate One and ED 3563. Prerequisite or corequisite: ED 2133.
Offered spring semester
ED 3763 ECE Behavior Management
Three hours
Focuses on various techniques for the changing/managing of behavior. Emphasis on analysis of behavioral needs and the design of appropriate classroom management strategies. Designed to meet the needs of grade level/inclusion classrooms. Field experience required. Prerequisites: Gate Two, ED 2113, and 2133. Corequisites: ED 4373 and 4383.
Offered spring semester
ED 3861, 3862 Field Experience in a Multicultural Environment
One to two hours
An opportunity to develop practical teaching skills while working with children in another culture. Under the direction of the program supervisor, participants plan and implement teaching strategies in various subject areas including science, math, literacy, sports, music, and basic tenets of Christianity. Students participate in a formal presentation of the program, maintain a daily log, and develop a paper outlining what they have learned. One credit hour is earned for each three weeks of participation.
Offered summer
ED 3903 Teaching in the Christian School
Three hours
An introduction to the history, philosophy, organization, and function of private Christian schools. The various curricular plans and methods are considered. Meets ACSI certification requirements. Prerequisites: Gate Two, ED 2113, and 2133.
Offered upon sufficient request
ED 4373 Curriculum and Instruction: ECE Reading II
Three hours
Procedures and methods to be used in analyzing and diagnosing reading difficulties as well as appropriate strategies to be used to assist students with reading problems. Also addressed are skills and strategies necessary for reading content material. Candidates must submit an integrated unit plan that includes lesson plans, learning objectives, handouts, transparencies, the use of technology, and assessment. Field experiences in the areas of diagnosis of reading difficulties and the teaching of reading in all areas of the curriculum as well as participation in an integrated lab are required. Prerequisites: Gate Two and ED 3373. Corequisites: ED 3763, 4383, GSC 3103, and taking Praxis II ECE Content Knowledge.
Offered spring semester
ED 4383 Curriculum and Instruction: ECE Mathematics
Three hours
ECE candidates will study methods and materials for teaching mathematics (based upon NCTM standards) to diverse students. Emphasis is placed on constructive principles and the use of mathematics manipulatives. Field and lab experience required. Prerequisites: Gate Two, ED 2113, 2133, 3183, 3353, MTH 2143, and 2183. Corequisites: ED 3763, ED 4373, and GSC 3103. Prerequisite or corequisite: taking Praxis II ECE Content Knowledge.
Offered spring semester
ED 4563 Curriculum and Instruction: Middle School
Three hours
A consideration of the philosophy and goals of the middle school movement, characteristics of the middle school student classroom management, curriculum designs and learning activities, and strategies designed especially for the young adolescent. Course includes field experience. Prerequisites: Gate Two, ED 2113, 2133, and 3153 or 3353. Prerequisite or corequisite: ED 3183.
Offered fall semester
ED 4652 Curriculum and Instruction: Secondary General Methods
Two hours
General methods of teaching for secondary majors include objectives, lesson plans, teaching techniques, models of teaching, learning theories, motivation, classroom management, and differentiated instruction as applied to secondary grades. Field experience required. Prerequisites: passing Praxis II Content Knowledge component, Gate Two, ED 2113, 2133, 2713, 3153, and 3183. Corequisites: ED 4661, 4671, and 4691.
Offered fall semester
ED 4661 Curriculum and Instruction: Secondary English Pedagogy
One hour
A consideration of the secondary school English curriculum, teaching strategies, and utilization of instructional materials based on NCTE standards. Included will be a study of the methods of teaching literature, language, and oral and written composition in English classes. Field experiences/field assignments consist of a minimum of 50 hours of classroom experience with secondary English teachers, managed by ED 4652. Prerequisites: passing Praxis II English Content Knowledge component, Gate Two, ED 2113, 2133, 2713, 3153, and 3183. Corequisite: ED 4652.
Offered fall semester
ED 4663 Curriculum and Instruction: Secondary English
Three hours
A consideration of the secondary school English curriculum, teaching strategies, and utilization of instructional materials. Supporting topics include best teaching practices and classroom management. Field experiences/assignments consist of a minimum of 50 hours of classroom experience with secondary English teachers. Prerequisites: passing Praxis II English Content Knowledge component, Gate Two, ED 2113, 2133, 2713, 3153, and 3183.
Offered fall semester
ED 4671 Curriculum and Instruction: Secondary Mathematics Pedagogy
One hour
Candidates will explore the secondary school Mathematics curriculum; consider multiple teaching strategies, instructional resources, and NCTM standards; use a constructivist approach in planning lessons and teaching math concepts; and diagnose learning difficulties and use strategies in helping students overcome them. Field experience/field assignments consist of a minimum of 50 hours of mathematics classroom experiences. These experiences will consist of time spent in the high school, supervised by secondary Mathematics teachers, and in the college development algebra classroom, supervised by the Mathematics professor. These experiences will be managed through ED 4652. Prerequisites: passing Praxis II Mathematics Content Knowledge component, Gate Two, ED 2113, 2133, 2713, 3153, and 3183. Corequisite: ED 4652.
Offered fall semester
ED 4673 Curriculum and Instruction: Secondary Mathematics
Three hours
A consideration of the secondary school Mathematics curriculum, teaching strategies, and utilization of instructional materials. Supporting topics include best teaching practices and classroom management. Field experiences/assignments consist of a minimum of 50 hours of classroom experience with secondary Mathematics teachers. Prerequisites: passing Praxis II Mathematics Content Knowledge component, Gate Two, ED 2113, 2133, 2713, 3153, and 3183.
Offered fall semester
ED 4691 Curriculum and Instruction: Secondary Social Studies Pedagogy
Three hours
A consideration of the secondary school Social Studies curriculum, teaching strategies, and utilization of instructional materials. Reviewing the Social Studies curriculum as it relates to learning and development, differences in learning styles, critical thinking, problem solving and performance skills, active learning and motivation, inquiry collaboration, supportive classroom interaction, reflection, professional growth and professional leadership (based on NCSS pedagogical standards). Field experience/field assignments consist of a minimum of 50 hours of classroom experience with secondary Social Studies teachers, managed by ED 4652. Prerequisites: passing Praxis II Social Studies Content Knowledge component, Gate Two, ED 2113, 2133, 2713, 3153, and 3183. Corequisite: ED 4652.
Offered fall semester
ED 4693 Curriculum and Instruction: Secondary Social Studies
Three hours
A consideration of the secondary school Social Studies curriculum, teaching strategies, and utilization of instructional materials. Supporting topics include best teaching practices and classroom management. Field experiences/assignments consist of a minimum of 50 hours of classroom experience with secondary Social Studies teachers. Prerequisites: passing Praxis II Social Studies Content Knowledge component, Gate Two, ED 2113, 2133, 2713, 3153, and 3183.
Offered fall semester
ED 4850 Internship: Early Childhood Education
Fourteen hours
Interns are assigned to primary school(s) full-time to work under the joint supervision of an experienced classroom teacher and a university faculty member. Senior standing and Education Division approval required. Education Division approval of Gate Three requirements including an interview and review of the program portfolio. An additional fee associated with this course. Prerequisites: verification of having passed Content Knowledge component of Praxis II, admission to Internship (Gate Three), ED 2713, 3183, 3263, 3273, 3343, 3353, 3373, and 3763. Corequisite: ED 4851.
Offered each semester
ED 4851 Seminar: Early Childhood Education
One hour
Discussion of problems and concerns encountered during Internship. Designed to bring professional theory and practice into a working perspective. Includes basic concepts of classroom management, safety, legal and ethical issues affecting teaching, working with parents, portfolio assessment, and cultural diversity. Corequisite: ED 4850.
Offered each semester
ED 4860 Internship: Middle School
Fourteen hours
Interns are assigned to a middle school and elementary school full-time to work under the joint supervision of an experienced classroom teacher and a university faculty member. Senior standing and Education Division approval of Gate Three requirements including an interview and review of the program portfolio. An additional fee associated with this course. Prerequisites: verification of having passed Content Knowledge component of Praxis II, admission to Internship (Gate Three), ED 2713, 3183, 3343, 3353, 3763, 4373, and 4563. Corequisite: ED 4861.
Offered each semester
ED 4861 Seminar: Middle School
One hour
Discussion of problems and concerns encountered during Internship. Designed to bring professional theory and practice into a working perspective. Includes basic concepts of classroom management, safety, legal and ethical issues affecting teaching, working with parents, portfolio assessment, and cultural diversity. Corequisite: ED 4860.
Offered each semester
ED 4880 Internship: Secondary
Fourteen hours
Interns are assigned to a secondary school full-time, to work under the joint supervision of an experienced classroom teacher and a university faculty member. Senior standing and Division of Education Division approval of Gate Three requirements including an interview and review of the program portfolio. An additional fee associated with this course. Prerequisites: verification of having passed Content Knowledge component of Praxis II, admission to Internship (Gate Three), ED 2713, 3153, 3183, Curriculum and Instruction course for teaching field, and any endorsement prerequisites. Corequisite: ED 4881.
Offered each semester
ED 4881 Seminar: Secondary
One hour
Discussion of problems and concerns encountered during Internship. Designed to bring professional theory and practice into a working perspective. Includes basic concepts of classroom management, safety, legal and ethical issues affecting teaching, working with parents, portfolio assessment, and cultural diversity. Corequisite: ED 4880.
Offered each semester
ED 4890 Internship: P-12
Fourteen hours
Interns are assigned to elementary and secondary schools full-time, to work under the joint supervision of experienced classroom teachers and a university faculty member. Senior standing and Education Division approval of Gate Three requirements including an interview and review of the program portfolio. An additional fee associated with this course. Prerequisites: verification of having passed Content Knowledge component of Praxis II, admission to Internship (Gate Three), ED 2713, 3183, and Curriculum and Instruction course for teaching field. Corequisite: ED 4891.
Offered each semester
ED 4891 Seminar: P-12
One hour
Discussion of problems and concerns encountered during Internship. Designed to bring professional theory and practice into a working perspective. Includes basic concepts of classroom management, safety, legal and ethical issues, affective teaching, working with parents, portfolio assessment, current school issues, and cultural diversity. Corequisite: ED 4890.
Offered each semester
ED 4901, 4902, 4903 Selected Topics
One to three hours
An intensive study of a selected area of the school curriculum designed to meet the particular needs of pre-service and in-service teachers or administrators. Specific subtitles may be added. Education Division approval required.
Offered each semester
