Education

department outcomes

The Education Department seeks to equip men and women with the knowledge and skills necessary
to effectively teach in Christian elementary and middle schools or to lead a educational program in a
local church setting. Students who graduate with a major in education will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the teaching profession.
Demonstrate an understanding of childhood and adolescent development.
Demonstrate an understanding of the philosophical foundations of American public education.
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of leadership.
Demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which psychology relates to and helps inform teaching and learning.
Demonstrate an understanding of the content and methods that are critical to effective instruction.
Demonstrate an understanding of the process of teaching students in a multicultural classroom.
Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of educational technology and the skills necessary to integrate technology into an educational environment.
Demonstrate an understanding of major concepts in organizational behavior.
Demonstrate an understanding of the the content and mechanics of teaching reading.
Demonstrate an understanding of foundational concepts in teaching literacy.
Demonstrate an understanding of mathematical concepts and methods of instruction and assessment in elementary and middle school programs.
Demonstrate an understanding of macro-concepts and methods for teaching social studies.
Demonstrate an understanding of foundational concepts and methods for teaching elementary science.
Demonstrate an understanding of the process for implementing a developmentally appropriate art program and how art can be infused into the classroom.
Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary theories and practices of elementary and middle school music education.
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of leadership.
Demonstrate an understanding of the factors that influence student classroom behavior and strategies to address disruptive behavior.
Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics, capabilities, and expectations of students with special needs.
Demonstrate an understanding of educational research, testing and measurement.

courses and descriptions

EDU 105 Introduction to Teaching
EDU 160 Human Growth and Development
EDU 202 Foundations of Education
EDU 237 Principles of Leadership
EDU 251 Educational Psychology
EDU 280 Planning Effective Instruction
EDU 285 Diversity in the Classroom
EDU 290 Educational Technology
EDU 314 Behavior in Organizations
EDU 321 Teaching Reading
EDU 322 Literacy
EDU 323 Teaching Mathematics
EDU 325 Teaching Social Studies
EDU 327 Teaching Science
EDU 328 Elementary School Art
EDU 329 Elementary School Music
EDU 344 Managing Classroom Behavior
EDU 370 Educating Exceptional Children
EDU 420 Educational Research

EDU 105 Introduction to Teaching

           Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the teaching profession.
           Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Those Who Can, Teach, 15th Edition. Copyright 2022. The authors are Kevin Ryan, James M. Cooper, and Cheryl Mason Bolick. Copyright 2022 Cengage Learning. This book is included in Cengage Unlimited.
            Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:

Identify intrinsic reasons for becoming a teacher.
Discuss today's students and social problems that can affect their education.
Discuss the philosophical foundations of American education.
Discuss teacher effectiveness and some of the ethical and legal issues facing teachers.

            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            EDU 105.1 School and Students
                        First Area of Study: Why Teach?
                        Second Area of Study: What Is a School and What Is It For?
                        Third Area of Study: Who Are Today's Students in a Diverse Society?
                        Fourth Area of Study: What Social Problems Affect Today's Students?
                        Fifth Area of Study: What Is Taught?

            EDU 105.2 Foundations of American Public Education
                        First Area of Study: Philosophical Foundations of American Education.
                        Second Area of Study: History of America's Struggle for Educational Opportunity.
                        Third Area of Study: How Are Schools Governed, Influenced, and Financed?
                        Fourth Area of Study: How Should Education Be Reformed?

            EDU 105.3 Teachers and The Teaching Profession
                        First Area of Study: What Makes a Teacher Effective?
                        Second Area of Study: Technology and Its Impact on Schools.
                        Third Area of Study: What Are the Ethical and Legal Issues Facing Teachers?
                        Fourth Area of Study: What Are Your Job Options in Education?
                        Fifth Area of Study: What Can the New Teacher Expect?
                        Sixth Area of Study: What Does It Mean to Be a Professional?

EDU 160 Human Growth and Development

          Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of childhood and adolescent development.
           Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Childhood and Adolescence: Voyages in Development. 7th edition. Copyright 2022. The author is Spencer A. Rathus. Copyright 2022 Cengage Learning. This book is included in Cengage Unlimited.
            Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:

Describe age-appropriate developmental characteristics of children including physical, cognitive, social and personality development.
Discuss the interrelationship of physical, cognitive, and social and personality development.
Discuss the role of family in facilitating the development of children.
Discuss the importance of play.
Discuss the effect of biological, environmental and cultural influences on development of children.
Discuss the importance of an understanding of child and adolescent development for those who teach.

            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            EDU 160.1 Prenatal Development
                        First Area of Study: History, Theories, and Methods
                        Second Area of Study: Heredity and Conception
                        Third Area of Study: Prenatal Development
                        Fourth Area of Study: Birth and the Newborn Baby: In the New World

            EDU 160.2 Infancy and Early Childhood
                        First Area of Study: Infancy: Physical Development
                        Second Area of Study: Infancy: Cognitive Development
                        Third Area of Study: Infancy: Social and Emotional Development
                        Fourth Area of Study: Early Childhood: Physical Development
                        Fifth Area of Study: Early Childhood: Cognitive Development
                        Sixth Area of Study: Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

            EDU 160.3 Middle Childhood and Adolescence
                        First Area of Study: Middle Childhood: Physical Development
                        Second Area of Study: Middle Childhood: Cognitive Development
                        Third Area of Study: Middle Childhood: Social and Emotional Development
                        Fourth Area of Study: Adolescence: Physical Development
                        Fifth Area of Study: Adolescence: Cognitive Development
                        Sixth Area of Study: Adolescence: Social and Emotional Development

EDU 202 Foundations of Education

          Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the philosophical foundations of American public education.
           Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Foundations of Education, 13th Edition. The authors are Allan C. Ornstein, Daniel U. Levine, Gerry Gutek, and David E. Vocke. Copyright 2017, Cengage Learning. This book is included in Cengage Unlimited.
            Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:

Discuss the philosophical and historical foundations of education.
Discuss the current climate of education in America.
Discuss some of the factors impacting equal education.
Describe some of the political, economic and legal foundations affecting schools in a diverse society.
Describe some of the ways American education is changing and reforms still to be made.

            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            EDU 202.1 Historical and Philosophical Foundations
                        First Area of Study: Motivation, Preparation, and Conditions for the Entering Teacher.
                        Second Area of Study: The Teaching Profession.
                        Third Area of Study: The World Global Origins of American Education.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Pioneers of Teaching and Learning.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Historical Development of American Education.
                        Sixth Area of Study: Economic and Legal Roots of Education.

            EDU 202.2 Political, Legal and Social Foundations
                        First Area of Study: Governing and Administering Public Education.
                        Second Area of Study: Financing Public Education.
                        Third Area of Study: Legal Aspects of Education.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Culture, Socialization, and Education.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Social Class, Race, and School Achievement.
                        Sixth Area of Study: Providing Equal Educational Opportunity.

            EDU 202.3   Changing Purposes of American Education
                        First Area of Study: The Changing Purposes of American Education.
                        Second Area of Study: Curriculum and Instruction.
                        Third Area of Study: International Education.
                        Fourth Area of Study: School Effectiveness and Reform in the United States.

EDU 237 Principles of Leadership

            Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the principles of leadership.
            Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is The Leadership Experience, 7th edition. The author is Richard Daft. © 2018 Cengage Learning, ISBN 978-1337102308. The book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in the Cengage Unlimited program.
           Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three one
credit courses listed below, students will be able to:

Explain the meaning of leadership and how to recognize leadership qualities in yourself and others.
Describe how leadership has evolved and how to merge historical approaches with today’s leadership approaches.
Explain the importance of providing direction, alignment, relationships, personal qualities, and outcomes.
Discuss the importance of communication in the leadership process.
Explain how traditional management functions and distinguish the differences between leadership and management.
Discuss the development and leadership of teams.
Classify the primary reasons for leadership derailment and provide strategies to avoid it.

           Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            EDU 237.1 Introduction to Leadership
                        First Area of Study: What Does It Mean to Be a Leader
                        Second Area of Study: Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships
                        Third Area of Study: Contingency Approaches to Leadership
                        Fourth Area of Study: The Leader as an Individual
                        Fifth Area of Study: Leadership Mind and Heart
                        Sixth Area of Study: Courage and Moral Leadership
                        Seventh Area of Study: Followers

            EDU 237.2 The Leader as Relationship Builder
                        First Area of Study: Motivation and Empowerment
                        Second Area of Study: Leadership Communication
                        Third Area of Study: Leading Teams
                        Fourth Area of Study: Developing Leadership Diversity
                        Fifth Area of Study: Leadership Power and Influence

            EDU 237.3 The Leader as Social Architect
                        First Area of Study: Creating Vision and Strategic Direction
                        Second Area of Study: Shaping Culture and Values
                        Third Area of Study: Leading Change

EDU 251 Educational Psychology

            Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the ways in which psychology relates to and helps inform teaching and learning.
            Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course Psychology Applied to Teaching, 14th Edition. The authors are Jack Snowman and Rick McCown. © 2015 Cengage Learning. The book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in Cengage Unlimited.
            Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:

Define educational psychology and how it can contribute to the education environment.
Discuss how psychology informs ones understanding of the development of a student’s self- esteem, motivation,and learning styles.
Compare and contrast the various factors that cognitive, behavioral, and humanistic theorists believe influence the learning process.
Demonstrate an understanding of how learning theories and models apply to classroom situations.
Describe how students construct knowledge, acquire skills, and develop habits.
Identify and discuss the major components and techniques of classroom planning, management and instruction and how these components and techniques address individual differences.

            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            EDU 251.1 Student Differences and Diversity
                        First Area of Study: Applying Psychology to Teaching.
                        Second Area of Study: Theories of Psychosocial and Cognitive Development.
                        Third Area of Study: Age-Level Characteristics.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Understanding Student Differences.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Addressing Cultural and Socioeconomic Diversity.
                        Sixth Area of Study: Accommodating Student Variability.

            EDU 251.2 Learning and Thinking
                        First Area of Study: Behavioral Learning Theory: Operant Conditioning.
                        Second Area of Study: Information-Processing Theory.
                        Third Area of Study: Social Cognitive Theory.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Constructivist Learning Theory, Problem Solving, and Transfer.

            EDU 251.3 Creating a Positive Environment for Learning
                        First Area of Study: Motivation and Perceptions of Self.
                        Second Area of Study: Classroom Management.
                        Third Area of Study: Approaches to Instruction.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Assessment of Classroom Learning.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Understanding Standardized Assessment.
                        Sixth Area of Study: Becoming a Better Teacher by Becoming a Reflective Teacher.

EDU 280 Planning Effective Instruction

            Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the content and methods that are critical to effective instruction.
            Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Planning Effective Instruction: Diversity Responsive Methods and Management, 6th Edition The authors are Kay M. Price and Karna L.Nelson. Copyright 2019 Cengage Learning. The book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in Cengage Unlimited.
            Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to write clear and concise learning objectives.
Discuss some of the methods of focusing attention.
Describe several instructional interventions.
Discuss some of the important management skills necessary for successful classroom instruction.
Demonstrate the ability to develop a lesson plan.
Discuss several formats for instruction and the benefits of each and downside of each.

            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            EDU 280.1 Planning What and How to Teach
                        First Area of Study: Thinking about Content.
                        Second Area of Study: Writing Objectives.
                        Third Area of Study: General Approaches to Universal Instructional Interventions.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Critical Teaching Skills for Focusing Attention.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Critical Teaching Skills for Presenting Information.
                        Sixth Area of Study: Critical Teaching Skills for Promoting Active Participation.
                        Seventh Area of Study: Critical Teaching Skills for Monitoring Student Progress.
                        Eighth Area of Study: Critical Teaching Skills for Planning Partner / Small-Group Work.
                        Ninth Area of Study: Selected Instructional Interventions.

            EDU 280.2 The Context of Teaching and Learning
                        First Area of Study: Supporting Student Behavior.
                        Second Area of Study: Critical Management Skills for Communicating with Students.
                        Third Area of Study: Management Skills for Structuring the Learning Environment.

            EDU 280.3 Writing an Instructional Plan
                        First Area of Study: Lesson Planning.
                        Second Area of Study: Activity Planning.
                        Third Area of Study: Direct Instruction.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Informal Presentation.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Structured Discovery.
                        Sixth Area of Study: Teaching Specialized Content.

EDU 285 Diversity in the Classroom

          Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the process of teaching students in a multicultural classroom.
           Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Teaching Young Children in Multicultural Classrooms. 5th Edition. The authors are Wilma Robles de Melendez and Vesna Beck. Copyright 2019, Cengage Learning. This book is included in Cengage Unlimited.
            Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the courses listed below, students will be able to:

Embrace the culturally diverse classroom as an asset.
Recognize how culture can affect student learning.
Discuss the foundations of multicultural educational.
Discuss techniques for teaching dual language learners.
Describe some important resources for multicultural teaching.

            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            EDU 285.1 Foundations for Multicultural Education
                        First Area of Study: Living in Diversity: The Intricate Nature of Our Society
                        Second Area of Study: The Nature of Culture, the Nature of People
                        Third. Area of Study: Families in Our Classrooms: Many Ways, Many Voices
                        Fourth Area of Study: Young Children in a Diverse Society
                        Fifth Area of Study: Tracing the Beginnings of Multicultural Education

            EDU 285.2 Implementing a Culturally Appropriate Program for All Children
                        First Area of Study: From Frameworks to Action
                        Second Area of Study: Classrooms, Where Words Become Action
                        Third Area of Study: Working with Young Dual Language Learners
                        Fourth Area of Study: Activities and Resources for Multicultural Teaching
                        Fifth Area of Study: Engaging Families, Friends, and the Community

EDU 290 Educational Technology

            Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the nature of educational technology and the skills necessary to integrate technology into an educational environment.
            Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Technology Integration for Meaningful Classroom Use. 3rd Edition. The authors are Katherine Cennamo, John Ross, and Peggy A. Ertmer. Copyright 2019 Cengage Learning. The book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in Cengage Unlimited.
            Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:

Identify and describe emerging technologies in teaching and learning environments.
Demonstrate knowledge, attitudes, and skills of digital age work and learning.
Plan, design, and assess effective learning environments and experiences.
Describe methods of facilitating technology in the classroom.
Develop technology-enabled assessment and evaluation strategies.
Compare and contrast social, ethical, and legal issues surrounding technology.

            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            EDU 290.1 Technology in Education
                        First Area of Study: Technology Integration: A Standards-Based Approach.
                        Second Area of Study: Teacher as Learner.
                        Third Area of Study: Supporting Deeper Learning Through Authentic Instruction.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Designing Personalized Learning Experiences.

            EDU 290.2 Facilitating Technology in the Classroom
                        First Area of Study: Establishing a Supportive Classroom Culture.
                        Second Area of Study: Facilitating Technology-Enriched Learning Environments
                        Third Area of Study: Facilitating Student Problem Solving
                        Fourth Area of Study: Facilitating Student Creative Expression.

            EDU 290.3 The Classroom Teacher and Technology
                        First Area of Study: Teacher as Analyst.
                        Second Area of Study: Teacher as Collaborator.
                        Third Area of Study: Promoting Responsible Digital Citizenship
                        Fourth Area of Study: Teacher as Leader.

EDU 314 Behavior in Organizations

            Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of major concepts and important themes in organizational behavior.
            Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Organizational Behavior: Managing People and Organizations, 13th edition. The authors are Ricky W. Griffin, Jean M. Phillips, and Stanley M. Gully. © 2020 Cengage Learning. The book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in the Cengage Unlimited program.
            Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:

Discuss organizational behavior and identify factors that influence the effectiveness organizations.
Analyze business scenarios in an objective, rational manner, and describe the primary issues from the perspective of those affected.
Describe individual characteristics that influence work behavior and organizational effectiveness.
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of motivation, leadership, conflict and political processes in organizations.
Discuss the importance of understanding organizational structure.

           Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            EDU 314.1 Introduction to Organizational Behavior
                        First Area of Study: An overview of organizational behavior
                        Second Area of Study: The changing environment of organizations
                        Third Area of Study: Individual characteristics
                        Fourth Area of Study: Individual values, perceptions, and reactions
                        Fifth Area of Study: Motivating behavior
                        Sixth Area of Study: Motivating behavior with work and rewards

            EDU 314.2 Social and Group Processes in Organizations
                        First Area of Study: Groups and teams
                        Second Area of Study: Decision making and problem solving
                        Third Area of Study: Communication
                        Fourth Area of Study: Conflict and negotiation

            EDU 314.3 Leadership and Organizational Processes
                        First Area of Study: Traditional leadership approaches
                        Second Area of Study: Modern leadership approaches
                        Third Area of Study: Power, influence, and politics
                        Fourth Area of Study: Organization structure and design
                        Fifth Area of Study: Organization culture
                        Sixth Area of Study: Change management

EDU 321 Teaching Reading

            Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the the content and mechanics of teaching reading.
            Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Teaching Reading in Today's Elementary Schools, 12th Edition. The authors are Betty D. Roe, Sandra H. Smith and Nancy J. Kolodziej. Copyright 2019 Cengage Learning. The book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in Cengage Unlimited.
            Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:

Describe what is involved in the act of reading.
Discuss methods of reading assessment and intervention strategies.
Demonstrate an understanding of diverse literacy needs and how they can be addressed.
Demonstrate a knowledge of the mechanics of reading including word recognition, phonics, fluency, and vocabulary.
Discuss methods of assessing reading comprehension.
Discuss several major approaches to reading instruction.

            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            EDU 321.1 The Basics of Literacy
                        Area of Study: The Reading Act.
                        Second Area of Study: Assessment and Intervention.
                        Third Area of Study: Understanding Diverse Literacy Needs.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Emergent Literacy.

            EDU 321.2 The Mechanics of Reading
                        First Area of Study: Word Recognition.
                        Second Area of Study: Phonics.
                        Third Area of Study: Fluency.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Vocabulary.

            EDU 321.3 Reading Comprehension
                        First Area of Study: Comprehension: Part 1.
                        Second Area of Study: Comprehension: Part 2.
                        Third Area of Study: Major Approaches and Materials for Reading Instruction.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Reading in the Content Areas.

EDU 322 Literacy

            Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of foundational concepts in teaching literacy.
            Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Literacy: Helping Students Construct Meaning, 10th Edition. The authors are J. David Cooper,Michael D. Robinson, Jill Ann Slansky, and Nancy D. Kiger. Copyright 2018 Cengage Learning. The book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in Cengage Unlimited.
            Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:

Define the terms literacy, illiteracy, and aliteracy, and become familiar with the consequences of illiteracy and the benefits of literacy.
Describe ways to learn about students' reading lives and incorporate these into instruction.
Briefly discuss theories of learning and their implications for reading instruction.
Define reading.
Discuss the concept of reading as a strategic process.
Identify cueing systems and cross-checking strategies proficient readers use.
Describe decoding and comprehension strategies used by proficient readers.
Discuss instructional strategies for increasing students' abilities in phonemic awareness.
Explain the relationship between spoken language, reading, and writing.
Describe the relationship between vocabulary and comprehension.
Identify several definitions of balanced literacy.
Discuss the instructional components that make up a balanced program of reading and writing.
List several of methods for assessing reading and writing.

            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            EDU 322.1 Foundational Concepts for Teaching Literacy
                        First Area of Study: What You Need to Know to Be an Effective Literacy Teacher.
                        Second Area of Study: Frameworks for Effective Standards-Based Literacy Lessons.
                        Third Area of Study: Assessment and Evaluation that Informs Instruction.

            EDU 322.2 Literacy Concepts, Vocabulary, and Meaning
                        First Area of Study: Activating and Developing Concepts and Vocabulary.
                        Second Area of Study: How to Teach Strategies for Constructing Meaning.
                        Third Area of Study: Beginning Literacy.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Decoding, Vocabulary, and Meaning.

            EDU 322.3 Construction of Meaning
                        First Area of Study: Responding and the Construction of Meaning.
                        Second Area of Study: Writing and the Construction of Meaning.
                        Third Area of Study: Helping Struggling Readers.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Developing a Comprehensive Balanced Literacy Classroom.

EDU 323 Teaching Mathematics

            Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of mathematical concepts and methods of instruction and assessment in elementary and middle school programs.
            Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Guiding Children’s Learning of Mathematics, 13th Edition. The authors are Art Johnson, Steve Tipps and Leonard M. Kennedy. Copyright 2018 Cengage Learning. The book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in Cengage Unlimited.
            Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:

Discuss what constitutes the essential topics in mathematics of the modern early and intermediate grades school program.
Identify selected manipulatives and technology to teach appropriate mathematics content topics in the early and middle grades.
Identify various instructional strategies and techniques to teach mathematical content topics appropriate for the early and intermediate grades to all children including those from non-mainstreamed populations.
Identify alternative methods for assessing students’ work in mathematics in the early and intermediate grades.
Demonstrate and ability to solve problems in the mathematical content areas of logic, number theory, geometry, algebra, probability, and statistics appropriate for adaptation to the early and intermediate grades.
Explain the concept of a standards-based mathematics curriculum.
Identify the key elements of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Principles and Standards for School Mathematics.

            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            EDU 323.1 Guiding Elementary Mathematics with Standards
                        First Area of Study: Elementary Mathematics for the 21st Century.
                        Second Area of Study: Defining a Comprehensive Mathematics Program.
                        Third Area of Study: Mathematics for Every Child.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Learning Mathematics.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Organizing Effective Instruction.
                        Sixth Area of Study: Integrating Assessment.

            EDU 323.2 Mathematical Skills and Problem Solving Part One
                        First Area of Study: Developing Problem-Solving Strategies.
                        Second Area of Study: Developing Concepts of Number.
                        Third Area of Study: Extending Number Concepts and Number Systems.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Developing Number Operations with Whole Numbers.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Extending Computational Fluency with Larger Numbers.
                        Sixth Area of Study: Developing Understanding of Common and Decimal Fractions.
                        Seventh Area of Study: Extending Understanding of Common and Decimal Fractions.

            EDU 323.3 Mathematical Skills and Problem Solving Part Two
                        First Area of Study: Developing Aspects of Proportional Reasoning
                        Second Area of Study: Thinking Algebraically.
                        Third Area of Study: Developing and Extending Geometric Concepts and Systems.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Developing and Extending Measurement Concepts.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Understanding and Representing Concepts of Data.
                        Sixth Area of Study: Investigating Probability.

EDU 325 Teaching Social Studies

            Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of macro-concepts and methods for teaching social studies.
            Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Powerful Social Studies for Elementary Students, 4th Edition. The authors are Jere Brophy, Janet Alleman and Anne-Lise Halvorsen. Copyright 2018 Cengage Learning. The book is included in Cengage Unlimited.
            Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:

Evaluate the importance of social studies and its purpose in primary educational environments.
Identify important elements of social studies instruction.
Discuss the importance of incorporating inquiry, major concepts and the larger picture in the social studies curriculum.
Identify effective instructional strategies for teaching social study concepts, skills, and attitudes in the elementary classroom.
Describe effective strategies for assessing social studies learning objectives.
Identify methods of evaluating resources for a social studies curriculum.

           Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            EDU 325.1 Foundational Concepts for Teaching Social Studies
                        First Area of Study: Elementary Social Studies: What Is It? What Might It Become?
                        Second Area of Study: Building a Learning Community
                        Third Area of Study: Powerful Goals and Content
                        Fourth Area of Study: What Social Studies Planning Tools Are Available?

            EDU 325.2 The Spectrum of Social Studies
                        First Area of Study: Teaching History Powerfully.
                        Second Area of Study: Teaching Geography, Sociology, and Anthropology.
                        Third Area of Study: Teaching Other Social Studies
                        Fourth Area of Study: Substantive Discourse.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Assessing Student Learning.

            EDU 325.3 Teaching Strategies for Social Studies
                        First Area of Study: What Strategies Can Help Me Teach Social Studies?
                        Second Area of Study: Designing, Implementing, and Evaluating Instruction.
                        Third Area of Study: Social Studies Education and Curricular Integration.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Extending Social Studies to the World Beyond School.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Research Base for Social Studies Teaching.

EDU 327 Teaching Science

            Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of foundational concepts and methods for teaching elementary science.
            Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Science Stories: Science Methods for Elementary and Middle School Teachers, 6th Edition. The author is Janice Koch. Copyright 2018 Cengage Learning. The book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in Cengage Unlimited.
            Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:

Discuss current models of science teaching and learning.
Describe basic science safety fundamentals and management strategies.
Compare a variety of science curricula, methods, and materials.
Discuss science best practices and their application to lesson planning.
Briefly discuss several effective methods of science instruction and assessment.

            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            EDU 327.1 Teaching Science Basics
                        First Area of Study: Science Teaching and You: Locating Your Scientific Self.
                        Second Area of Study: Teachers and Students as Science Learners.
                        Third Area of Study: Engaging Students in Scientific and Engineering Practices.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Scientific Explorations Inside and Outside the Classroom.

            EDU 327.2 Major Categories for Exploration
                        First Area of Study: Exploring Matter: Scientific Observations of Everyday Materials.
                        Second Area of Study: Plants and Animals and Extended Investigations.
                        Third Area of Study: Physical Science Explorations: Density and Its Implications.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Models and Engineering Design for Teaching Science.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Beyond the "Science Kit".

            EDU 327.3 Content and Curriculum
                        First Area of Study: Content and Curriculum: Science Concepts and Your Scientific Self.
                        Second Area of Study: Surrounded by Science: Science Connections Across Disciplines.
                        Third Area of Study: Creating the Science Experience in Your Classroom
                        Fourth Area of Study: What's the Big Idea? Matching Assessment to Instruction.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Pulling It All Together.

EDU 328 Elementary School Art

            Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the process for implementing a developmentally appropriate art program and how art can be infused into the classroom.
            Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Art and Creative Development for Young Children, 8th Edition. The authors are Jill Englebright Fox and Robert Schirrmacher. Copyright 2015 Cengage Learning. The book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in Cengage Unlimited.
            Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:

Demonstrate a knowledge of basic information, concepts, and trends related to art and art education.
Discuss the value of teaching art at the elementary/middle school level.
Describe various art media; particularly media adaptable to the elementary school level.
Describe the typical stages of artistic development in children, and will be able to write and execute effective lesson plans and unit plans appropriate for each stage.
Discuss effective ways to organize and manage an elementary art classroom.

            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            EDU 328.1 Creativity
                        First Area of Study: Understanding Creativity.
                        Second Area of Study: Creative Thinking.
                        Third Area of Study: Creative Experiences.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Art and the Developing Child.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Children's Artistic Development.

            EDU 328.2 Art and Aesthetics
                        First Area of Study: The Elements of Art.
                        Second Area of Study: Aesthetics.
                        Third Area of Study: Sensory Experiences.
                        Fourth Area of Study: The Complete Early Childhood Art Program.

            EDU 328.3 Providing Art Experiences
                        First Area of Study: Child-Centered Art vs. Teacher-Directed Projects.
                        Second Area of Study: Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating Art.
                        Third Area of Study: Integrating Art across the Early Childhood Curriculum.
                        Fourth Area of Study: The Art Center.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Art Experiences through Technology.
                        Sixth Area of Study: Roles, Responses, and Strategies to Support Children's Art.
                        Seventh Area of Study: Art Assessment.

EDU 329 Elementary School Music

            Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of contemporary theories and practices of elementary and middle school music education.
            Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Music in Childhood Enhanced: From Preschool through the Elementary Grades, 4th edition. The authors are Patricia Shehan Campbell and Carol Scott-Kassner. Copyright 2019 Cengage Learning. The book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in Cengage Unlimited.
            Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:

Describe the musical development of children and demonstrate appropriate teaching sequences for the elements of music.
Demonstrate an ability to teach basic music concepts through singing, playing, moving, listening, and creating.
Describe a developmentally appropriate, sequential music curriculum and assessment.
Analyze music materials for use in the elementary music classroom.
Create a classroom lesson that provides recognition or adaptations for a variety of student populations including various cultural, learning style, or ability groupings.

            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            EDU 329.1 The Musical Child – Part One
                        First Area of Study: Multiple Meanings of Music for Children.
                        Second Area of Study: From Theory to Practice in Teaching Music to Children.
                        Third Area of Study: Methods of Teaching Music to Children.
                        Fourth Area of Study: The Singing Child.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Pitch and the Child.

            EDU 329.2 The Musical Child – Part Two
                        First Area of Study: The Moving Child.
                        Second Area of Study: Rhythm and the Child.
                        Third Area of Study: The Playing Child.
                        Fourth Area of Study: The Listening Child.
                        Fifth Area of Study: The Creating Child.

            EDU 329.3 The Facilitating Teacher
                        First Area of Study: Motivation and Management.
                        Second Area of Study: Curriculum Design.
                        Third Area of Study: Assessment and Evaluation.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Music in an Integrated Curriculum.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Music, Children and Cultural Diversity.
                        Sixth Area of Study: Music for Exceptional Children.

EDU 344 Managing Classroom Behavior

           Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the factors that influence student classroom behavior and strategies to address disruptive behavior.
           Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Behavior Management: From Theoretical Implications to Practical Applications, 3rd Edition. The author is Dr. John W. Maag. Copyright 2018 Cengage Learning. The book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in Cengage Unlimited.
            Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:

Identify and evaluate different approaches to classroom-management.
Describe common disruptive events in the classroom and impediments to correction.
Compare and contrast traditional and contemporary classroom discipline and management strategies.
Describe student behavior problems and assess the efficacy of self-management interventions.
Provide examples of possible disruptive events that might be generated outside of the classroom.
Develop a classroom management strategy for a theoretical classroom to include reward systems for individual students and for class-wide recognition.
Develop a classroom management plan to meet the needs of a theoretical student.
Discuss the importance of the teacher as a role model.

            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            EDU 344.1 Introduction to Behavioral Management
                        First Area of Study: Introduction to Behavior Management.
                        Second Area of Study: Impediments to Managing Behavior.
                        Third Area of Study: Theories of Behavior.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Basic Principles of Behavior.

            EDU 344.2 Assessment of Behavioral Problems
                        First Area of Study: Counting and Recording Behavior.
                        Second Area of Study: Graphing Behavior.
                        Third Area of Study: Functional Assessment of Behavior Problems.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Preventative Approaches.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Reinforcement Techniques for Increasing Behavior.

            EDU 344.3 Strategies for Modifying Behavior
                        First Area of Study: Differential Reinforcement for Decreasing Behavior.
                        Second Area of Study: Punishment.
                        Third Area of Study: Teaching Self-Management.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Cognitive-Behavior Modification.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Promoting Generalization.

EDU 370 Educating Exceptional Children

           Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the characteristics, capabilities, and expectations of students with special needs.
           Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Educating Exceptional Children, 14th Edition. The authors are Samuel A. Kirk, James J. Gallagher, and Mary Ruth Coleman Copyright 2015 Cengage Learning. The book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in Cengage Unlimited.
            Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:

Reflect on their own philosophies about the individual needs of students.
Describe legislation relating to individuals with disabilities.
Identify the characteristics of exceptional learners.
Discuss the issues surrounding the labeling and stereotyping of students.
Identify effective teaching strategies for all students, including those with disabilities.
Describe strategies that promote learning and social acceptance in the classroom.
Describe some classroom accommodations for students with disabilities.
Describe strategies that enhance motivation and self-esteem in students.
Critique and reflect upon in-class behaviors of teachers that can either promote or inhibit instruction of students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms.

            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            EDU 370.1 History, and Social Forces in Special Education.
                        First Area of Study: Children with Exceptionalities and Their Families.
                        Second Area of Study: Children with Exceptionalities and Social Institutions
                        Third Area of Study: Early Intervention Supports and Services.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).

            EDU 370.2 High-incidence Exceptionalities.
                        First Area of Study: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
                        Second Area of Study: Children with Learning Disabilities.
                        Third Area of Study: Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorders.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Children with Emotional and Behavior Disorders.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Communication, Language, and Speech Disorders.

            EDU 370.3 Low-incidence Exceptionalities.
                        First Area of Study: Children Who Have Special Gifts and Talents.
                        Second Area of Study: Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
                        Third Area of Study: Children with Visual Impairments.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Physical Disabilities, Health Impairments, Multiple Disabilities.

EDU 420 Educational Research

           Purpose: The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of educational research, testing and measurement.
           Recommended Textbook: The recommended textbook for this course is Introduction to Research in Education, 10th Edition. The authors are Donald Ary, Lucy Cheser Jacobs, Christine K. Sorensen Irvine, and David A. Walker Copyright 2019 Cengage Learning. The book is available through a number of retailers for purchase or rent. It is included in Cengage Unlimited.
            Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of the three modules listed below, students will be able to:

Offer a definition of research design.
Explain why educational research is undertaken and the audiences that profit from research studies.
Discuss some of the ethical issues in educational research including those issues that arise in using quantitative and qualitative research.
Discuss the primary characteristics of quantitative research and qualitative research.
Distinguish a purpose statement, a research question or hypothesis, and a research objective.
Define the meaning of a variable and to be able to identify independent, dependent, and mediating variables.
Distinguish between categorical and continuous measures.
Describe the steps in the process of quantitative data collection.
Distinguish between a population and a sample.
Describe the various types of quantitative sampling and which ones present the most rigorous approach to use.

            Structure: Modules are designed to be completed in approximately four weeks. Please see the course syllabus for the class schedule.

            EDU 420.1 The Nature of Research in Education
                        First Area of Study: The Nature of Research in Education.
                        Second Area of Study: The Research Problem.
                        Third Area of Study: Reviewing the Literature.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Ethics in Educational Research.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Measurement.
                        Sixth Area of Study: Validity and Reliability.

            EDU 420.2 Descriptive Statistics and Types of Research
                        First Area of Study: Descriptive Statistics.
                        Second Area of Study: Sampling and Inferential Statistics.
                        Third Area of Study: Experimental Research.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Experimental Research Designs.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Ex Post Facto Research.
                        Sixth Area of Study: Correlational Research.
                        Seventh Area of Study: Survey Research.

           EDU 420.3 Qualitative Research
                        First Area of Study: Interpreting and Reporting Results of Quantitative Research.
                        Second Area of Study: Defining and Designing Qualitative Research.
                        Third Area of Study: Types of Qualitative Research.
                        Fourth Area of Study: Data-Collection Tools in Qualitative Research.
                        Fifth Area of Study: Rigor and Ethics in Qualitative Research.
                        Sixth Area of Study: Analyzing and Reporting Qualitative Research.
                        Seventh Area of Study: Action Research.
                        Eighth Area of Study: Mixed Methods Research.