Principles of Teaching. As an introduction to Christian education, this course offers a basic study of the characteristics of different age groups with the aim of developing a better understanding about how people learn. Students learn how to choose lesson objectives and teaching methods appropriate for specific age groups. Course requirements include practical teaching assignments with class evaluations. CFOR 302 - Women's Ministry: A practical study of programs and special activities for the evangelism, training, and discipleship of women in the church. CFOR 303 (also PSYC 303) - Marriage and Family: A practical study of the biblical view of the family, this class explores marriage and family experiences, personal choices, marital adjustments, conflict management, parenting decisions, communication, giving particular attention to the preparation for Christian marriage, and family life. CFOR 304 (also EDLS 304) - Building the Next Generation: A practical study of programs, recreation, and special activities for children and youth. Emphasis is put on methods of enlisting and involving youth in the community and local church. Students are assigned lessons or activities to present in local communities or churches. CFOR 401 - Small Group Ministries: A hands-on approach to give students experience in the preparation and actual teaching of Bible studies. Students are introduced to a variety of Bible study methods that can be used with different age groups. CFOR 499 - Directed Study: Individual study with frequent instructor/student meetings in the area of Christian formation may be arranged through a faculty member teaching in the subject area. Request forms are available in the registrar's office.
Principles of Teaching. As an introduction to Christian education, this course offers a basic study of the characteristics of different age groups with the aim of developing a better understanding about how people learn. Students learn how to choose lesson objectives and teaching methods appropriate for specific age groups. Course requirements include practical teaching assignments with class evaluations.
Principles of Teaching. The focus of this unit of instruction is on the art of teaching. Students will begin to complete their teacher observation requirement in this unit of instruction. Students will study and work on the development of teaching strategies and skills. Emphasis is placed on learning styles including: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic- tactile learning styles, and how to create lesson plans that incorporate teaching strategies that address all styles of learning. Various teaching styles will be explored and students will assess various situations to determine and select appropriate teaching style(s) for given scenarios. Students will be taught to look beyond letter grades to assess potential in their own students. Assessment: Multiple Intelligence Activity Students will complete a personal, multiple intelligences inventory. Students will create a multiple intelligences lesson plan that brings in at least four of the eight intelligences. Students will implement their approved activities at their training site and create an oral and written presentation to present to their classmates describing the activity and their experience implementing it.
