1973-1974 Academic Catalog

Education and Psychology 79 330 The Teaching of Elementary Mathematics and Science 5 hours Methods of instruction with emphasis on modern trends. Preparation and evaluation of instructional materials. Prerequisite: SMl 82-183 and admission to the Teacher Education Pro– gram 340 The Teaching of Reading 5 hours Includes basic principles, current practices, problems and issues, evaluation of textbooks and materials utilized in reading. Laboratory experiences included. Prerequisite: Admission the the Teacher Education Program 350 The Teaching of language Arts and Social Studies 5 hours Appraisal of the· language arts and social studies - objectives, techniques of instruction, experience units, teaching aids and resource materials. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program 352 Developmental Reading 3 hours A study of extension of reading skills beyond the basics. Improvement of speed, perceptual development, critical reading and the like. Consideration of reading in various subject areas. Exposure to reading equipment. 360 Measurement and Evaluation 3 hours Test construction, standardized testing, interpretation of educational data, and selected pupil appraisal techniques. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. 370 The Christian Day School 3 hours Purposes and practices unique to the Christian Day School; integrating Christian philosophy and subject matter. Historical development of the Christian Day Schools in the United States with implications for present trends. Prerequisite: BE220, ED200 and admission to the Teacher Education Program 400 Independent Study in Education 1 - 4 hours Investigation of contemporary topics in 1~ducation through reading, writing or creative pro– jects. Prerequisite: 15 hours in Education 401 Early Childhood Education 4 hours A consideration of the function of pre-school education in the total life of the child including a study of the research and theor} of his physical, mental, emotional, and social growth. Discussion of current pre-school and primary programs. Prerequisite: 10 hours of 300 level education courses 403 Kindergarten Curriculum and Methods 4 hours A study of purposes, content, methods and resources for teaching and learning in kinder– garten. Prerequisite: ED401 440 Special Student Teaching 9 - 15 hours Occasionally unusual situations arise which entail special provisions; e.g. summer school student teaching for experienced teachers. 450 Supervised Teaching and Seminar 15 hours Most directed teaching is done in nearby schools. Opportunities for placement in Christian Day Schools and on the mission field are available. One quarter must be reserved. The seminar includes a study of contemporary topics in education. Prerequisite: All required education courses