54 courses with the subject EDU, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Contemporary issues in education in the light of history and educational thought. Various aspects of growth and development are included. Prerequisites: 15 Credits. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in EDU 201 is required. Offered: Fall, Spring.
A field experience requiring four hours per week observing and serving in an elementary or secondary school classroom. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in EDU 200 is required. Offered: Fall, Spring. Special Notes: Designated times are set by the Education department. There is a fee associated with this course.
Supports the transfer of an Education or content course by addressing required Minnesota Standards of Effective Practice (MNSEPs). Through targeted modules, students demonstrate alignment with state standards. Successful completion allows the prior introductory education course to be accepted for program credit. Offered: Fall, January, Spring. Special Notes: Course is grades on a S/U basis.
Examines the roles of teachers and schools in responding to adolescent health problems, including alcohol/drug problems, with particular attention to health promotion, prevention, and referral. Adolescent drug/alcohol use from a variety of perspectives: behavioral, pharmacological, social, legal, and clinical. Emphasizes the characteristics of effective comprehensive school-based drug abuse prevention programs. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Conceptualizes exemplary and typical middle and junior high schools: philosophy, organizational structure, curriculum, and instructional characteristics. Students develop an understanding of the physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and moral stages of adolescent development and begin to develop the ability to relate middle-level program possibilities to adolescent developmental needs. Prerequisites: EDU 200/EDU 201; Admission to the Education program. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Immersion in British culture and educational system, with an emphasis on the diverse populations of Pakistani and Indian students and schools. Provides three learning experiences: 1) observing and participating in British elementary and secondary schools; 2) homestay with a British family; and 3) cultural exploration of London and surrounding areas. Prerequisites: GES 104; EDU 200/EDU 201; GES 130 or GES 149; Admission to the Education program. Offered: January, odd # years.
A field experience requiring four hours per week in an elementary or secondary school for observation and tutorial experience in a special education setting. Prerequisites: EDU 200/EDU 201; EDU 276 (must be taken concurrently); Admission to the Education program. Offered: Fall, Spring. Special Notes: Designated times are set by the Education department.
Foundational knowledge about language and literacy development, instructional methods, assessment practices, the creation of a literate and motivating environment, and the encouragement of family engagement in literacy. Prerequisites: EDU 200/EDU 201; EDU 273 (must be taken concurrently); EDU 276 (must be taken concurrently); Admission to the Education program. Offered: Fall, Spring. Special Notes: There is a fee associated with this course.
Application of effective practices done in a primary classroom, working with individual students and small reading groups. Prerequisites: EDU 200/EDU 201; EDU 272 (must be taken concurrently); EDU 276 (must be taken concurrently); Admission to the Education program. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Characteristics of kindergarten children and the curriculum and teaching strategies appropriate for their developmental level. Prerequisites: EDU 200/EDU 201; Admission to the Education program. Offered: Fall, Spring. Special Notes: There is a fee associated with this course.
Examines the psychological foundations of teaching and learning. Asks how people learn and how educators can facilitate and amplify the learning process. Focuses on examples and projects in K-12 classrooms. Explores such topics as current neuroscience, learning theories, diverse learners, motivation, engagement, and various ways to assess learning. Prerequisites: EDU 200/EDU 201; EDU 273 (may be taken concurrently) or EDU 241 (may be taken concurrently) and EDU 272 (must be taken concurrently); Admission to the Education program. Offered: Fall, Spring. Special Notes: This course is intended for K-6 Elementary Education and Secondary Education licensure students only.
Considers integration of technologies to enhance learning with attention to interdisciplinary approaches and historicially marginlized disciplines. Discussions and activities promote exploration of innovative digital learning environments that engage learners. Lenses of equity and empowerment used to explore ethical technology use, resource utilization, innovative instructional design, and professional growth. Prerequisites: EDU 200 with a grade of C or higher and EDU 201; Admission to the Education program. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Root causes and historical origins of the current disparity of opportunities in U.S. educational systems. Prepares future educators to be culturally competent and responsive critical thinkers who understand the barriers that perpetuate inequities. Addresses these challenges from a biblical and leadership perspective. Prerequisites: [GES 130; GES 160 or GES 149]; Contemporary Western Life and Thought (L) course or World Cultures (U) course. Offered: Fall, Spring. Special Notes: This course includes experiential learning in schools and community events. There is a fee associated with this course.
Discusses the differences in philosophy and pedagogy of teaching in a middle school and in a junior high school. Course activities help students define, describe, and develop the following components of contemporary middle level schools: appropriate curriculum, interdisciplinary structure, and interdisciplinary teaching. Prerequisites: EDU 220 (may be taken concurrently); EDU 276; EDU 241 or EDU 273. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in EDU 321 is required. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Understanding of literacy development strategies and the role of reading in teaching content material related to specific subject areas. Review of content area texts, assessment and practice in adapting content materials to student needs. Prerequisites: EDU 220 (may be taken concurrently); EDU 276; EDU 241 or EDU 273. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in EDU 320 is required. Offered: Fall, Spring.
A foundational knowledge of learning psychology and teaching methodology. Examines unique considerations for youth and adult learners, metacognition, formal/informal learning, multi-modal learning, learning in a variety of fields/contexts, and iterative program assessment. Offered: Fall.
Principles, curriculum, and methods of teaching health in grades K-6. Role of the teacher and school in responding to the special health needs of elementary-age children. Prerequisites: EDU 200/EDU 201; Admission to the Education program. Offered: Fall.
Principles, curriculum, and methods of teaching physical education in grades K-6. Prerequisites: EDU 200/EDU 201; Admission to the Education program. Offered: Fall.
Methods, materials, and resources for teaching visual arts in grades K-6. Prerequisites: EDU 200/EDU 201; Admission to the Education program. Offered: Spring. There is a fee associated with this course.
Methods, materials, and resources for teaching music in grades K-6. Prerequisites: EDU 200/EDU 201; Admission to the Education program. Offered: Spring.
Students work in local schools with licensed cooperating teachers. Prerequisites: Approval of the Director of Education Clinical Practice. Offered: Fall, Spring.
An examination of how middle level philosophy translates into practice in English classes in grades 5-8. Designed to accompany a 1 credit practicum experience in a middle level school. Prerequisites: EDU 276; EDU 241 or EDU 273; EDU 407 (must be taken concurrently); Admission to the Education program. Offered: Spring.
Classroom-based practicum in an English class of young adolescent learners. Emphasizes evaluation and application of concepts and strategies previously introduced. Prerequisites: EDU 276; EDU 241 or EDU 273; EDU 406 (must be taken concurrently) or EDU 408 (must be taken concurrently); Admission to the Education program. Offered: Spring.
Methods and curriculum employed in teaching English in middle and high schools. Examines current technology in English education as well as interactive learning and teaching. Emphasizes vocabulary and academic language. Lesson and unit planning using best practices and developmentally appropriate principles. Prerequisites: EDU 276/EDU 241; EDU 407 (must be taken concurrently); Admission to the Education program. Offered: Spring. Special Notes: EDU 320 is a strongly recommended corequisite.
Teaching methodologies, materials, assessment, historical and current trends and issues in curriculum, development of a philosophy of mathematics education, and other topics related to teaching and learning mathematics in grades 5-8. Practice in planning lessons and units, implementing technology, and teaching. Prerequisites: EDU 276; EDU 241 or EDU 273; EDU 411 (must be taken concurrently); Admission to Education program. Offered: Fall.
Students observe and participate in a high school and/or middle school mathematics classroom (minimum 40 hours on site). Deeper understanding of preadolescent and adolescent learners as well as curriculum, instruction, and assessment in the context of grades 5-12 school communities. Prerequisites: EDU 276; EDU 241 or EDU 273; EDU 410 (must be taken concurrently) or EDU 412 (must be taken concurrently); Admission to the Education program. Offered: Fall.
Teaching methodologies, materials, assessment, historical and current trends and issues in curriculum, development of a philosophy of mathematics education, and other topics related to teaching and learning mathematics in grades 5-8 and 9-12. Practice in planning lessons and units, implementing technology, and teaching. Prerequisites: EDU 276/EDU 241; EDU 411 (must be taken concurrently); Admission to the Education program. Offered: Fall.
Classroom-based practicum in an art class of young adolescent learners. Emphasizes evaluation and application of concepts and strategies introduced in EDU413. Prerequisites: EDU 276/EDU 241. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in EDU413 is required. Offered: Fall.
Classroom-based practicum in a business class of young adolescent learners. Emphasizes evaluation and application of concepts and strategies introduced in previous courses. Prerequisites: EDU 276/EDU 241. Offered: Fall.
Development of ability to take concepts from several component disciplines of social studies and communicate them effectively to, or direct their acquisition by, students in grades 9-12. Curriculum trends, materials, classroom methodologies, and teacher competencies are studied and applied. Prerequisites: EDU 220; EDU 276/EDU 241; Admission to the Education program. Offered: Spring. Special Notes: Concurrent enrollment in EDU 419 is required for students enrolled in secondary education programs.
Classroom-based practicum in a social studies class of young adolescent learners. Emphasizes evaluation and application of concepts and strategies previously introduced. Prerequisites: EDU 220; EDU 276; EDU 241 or EDU 273; Admission to the Education program. Offered: Spring. Special Notes: Concurrent enrollment in EDU 418 is required for students enrolled in secondary education programs.
Classroom-based practicum in a science class of adolescent learners. Emphasizes evaluation and application of concepts and strategies previously introduced. Minimum 40 hours on site. Prerequisites: EDU 276/EDU 241 and Admission to the Education program. Offered: Fall. Special Notes: It is expected that students take EDUC 672 concurrently.
Methods and materials for teaching music in the elementary school. The skills of singing, playing, moving, improvising, reading, and listening are explored as a means of helping children gain an intuitive and theoretical understanding of musical principles. Prerequisites: EDU 276/EDU 241; Major or minor in music; Admission to the Education program. Offered: Fall.
Methods and materials for teaching music in the middle school, junior high, and high school vocal and instrumental programs. Prerequisites: EDU 432; Major or minor in music; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in EDU 434 is required. Offered: Spring.
Classroom-based practicum in a music class of young adolescent learners. Emphasizes evaluation and application of concepts and strategies previously introduced. Prerequisites: EDU 432 and Major or minor in music. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in EDU 433 is required. Offered: Spring.
Methods, materials, and resources for teaching mathematics in grades K-6. Emphasis placed on problem solving, inquiry, and conceptual understanding in a standards-based classroom. Prerequisites: EDU 272; EDU 273; EDU 275; EDU 276; EDU 277; MAT 202; NAS 101D; NAS 102D; NAS 103D; NAS 104D; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in EDU 471; EDU 473; EDU 474; EDU 476; EDU 477 is required. Offered: Fall, Spring. Special Notes: There is a fee associated with this course.
Methods, materials, and resources for teaching science in grades K-6. Emphasis placed on inquiry and discovery learning, planning, and teaching in a standards-based classroom. Prerequisites: EDU 272; EDU 273; EDU 275; EDU 276; EDU 277; MAT 202; NAS 101D; NAS 102D; NAS 103D; NAS 104D; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in EDU 470; EDU 473; EDU 474; EDU 476; EDU 477 is required. Offered: Fall, Spring. Special Notes: There is a fee associated with this course.
Reading methods and processes with a strong emphasis on comprehension and vocabulary development. Language arts skills: writing process, grammar, spelling, drama, listening and speaking skills, viewing skills for students in grades 4-6. A variety of creative and critical response modes to integrate literature across the curriculum. Prerequisites: EDU 272; EDU 273; EDU 275; EDU 276; EDU 277; MAT 202; NAS 101D; NAS 102D; NAS 103D; NAS 104D; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in EDU 470; EDU 471; EDU 474; EDU 476; EDU 477 is required. Offered: Fall, Spring. Special Notes: There is a fee associated with this course.
Methods, materials, and resources for teaching social studies in grades K-6. Emphasis placed on the use of process skills of the social scientist. Long- and short-term planning including integration of curriculum across content areas, embedding Minnesota Graduation Standards. Prerequisites: EDU 272; EDU 273; EDU 275; EDU 276; EDU 277; MAT 202; NAS 101D; NAS 102D; NAS 103D; NAS 104D; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in EDU 470; EDU 471; EDU 473; EDU 476; EDU 477 is required. Offered: Fall, Spring. Special Notes: There is a fee associated with this course.
Application of effective practices done in a 3rd-6th grade classroom, working with large groups as well as small groups, adapting lessons for students with special needs. Special focus on integrated planning. Prerequisites: EDU 272; EDU 273; EDU 275; EDU 276; EDU 277; MAT 202; NAS 101D; NAS 102D; NAS 103D; NAS 104D; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in EDU 470; EDU 471; EDU 473; EDU 474; EDU 477 is required. Offered: Fall, Spring. Special Notes: A residency option is available by application. Residents stay in the same cooperating classroom for Block 2 and student teaching.
Examines asset-based teaching and the gathering of information about students and using it to plan instruction. Presents the importance of sociocultural, familial, and community contexts. Introduces anti-racist, culturally-affirming, reciprocal/collaborative concepts for teaching with discussion on culturally sensitive assessment practices and teacher-bias in Curriculum Based Management (CBM) practices and interpretation. Prerequisites: EDU 272; EDU 273; EDU 275; EDU 276; EDU 277; MAT 202; NAS 101D, NAS 102D, NAS 103D, NAS 104D; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in EDU 470; EDU 471; EDU 473; EDU 474; EDU 476 is required. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Students teach in a school setting corresponding with their licensure area(s). Students work with a cooperating teacher and grow into teaching independently. Attendance at regularly scheduled seminars is required. Prerequisites: Admission to Student Teaching. Offered: January. Special Notes: Students earning a license to teach in two programs must register for EDU 490. This course is graded on an S/U basis. There is a fee associated with this course. Students must provide their own transportation.
Observation and student teaching in fields in which a student will be licensed to teach. Involves student teaching in a Middle Level endorsement area. Prerequisites: Admission to student teaching. Offered: Occasionally. Special Notes: This course is graded on an S/U basis. Students must provide their own transportation.
Students teach in a school setting corresponding with their licensure area(s). Students work with a cooperating teacher and grow into teaching independently. Attendance at regularly scheduled seminars is required. Prerequisites: One of the following: EDU 408, EDU 412, EDU 418, or EDU 433; Admission to student teaching and 2.50 GPA for majors in communication arts and literature education 5-12, mathematics education 5-12, music education k-12 (instrumental emphasis), music education k-12 (vocal emphasis), chemistry education 9-12, life science education 9-12, general science education, middle 5-8, physics education, 9-12, visual arts education, K-12, business education, 5-12, 2.75 GPA for elementary and special education integrated major, 3.00 GPA for social studies education 5-12. Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in EDU 495 is required. Offered: Fall, Spring. Special Notes: Students earning a license to teach in two programs must also register for EDU 490. Both student teaching placements can occur within the same semester with the addition of student teaching during January Session. Course is graded on a S/U basis. There is a fee associated with this course. Students must provide their own transportation.
Designed to support students as they enter schools as a student teacher and continue through the semester into preparing for interviews and securing a teaching position. Provides time for students to ask questions, share stories, and work toward the required Authentic Assessment. Topics include assignments, and guest speakers require students to learn details important to their success in the classroom. Prerequisites: EDU 470; EDU 471; EDU 473; EDU 474; EDU 476; EDU 477; Admission to student teaching and 2.75 GPA for k-6 elementary education, k-6 elementary education with communication arts and literature 5-8 endorsement, k-6 elementary education with mathematics 5-8 endorsement, k-6 elementary education social studies 5-8 endorsement, elementary education with middle school science, and elementary and special education integrated major. Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in EDU 494 is required. Offered: Fall, Spring. Special Notes: Students earning a license to teach in two programs must also register for EDU 490. Both student teaching placements can occur within the same semester with the addition of student teaching during the January Session. This course is graded on an S/U basis.
Students teach in a school setting corresponding with their license area(s). Student work with a cooperating teacher and grow into teaching independently. Attendance at regularly scheudled seminars is required. Prerequisites: EDU 470; EDU 471; EDU 473; EDU 474; EDU 476; EDU 477; Admission to student teaching and 2.75 GPA for k-6 elementary education, k-6 elementary education with communication arts and literature 5-8 endorsement, k-6 elementary education with mathematics 5-8 endorsement, k-6 elementary education social studies 5-8 endorsement, elementary education with middle school science, and elementary and special education integrated major. Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in EDU 493 is required. Offered: Fall, Spring. Special Notes: Students earning a license to teach in two programs must also register for EDU 490. Both student teaching placements can occur within the same semester with the addition of student teaching during the January Session. This course is graded on an S/U basis. Students must provide their own transportation.
Supports students as student teachers and continues through the semester into preparing for interviews and securing a teaching position. Provides time for students to ask questions, share stories, and work toward the required Authentic Assessment. Students learn details important to their success in the classroom. Prerequisites: One of the following: EDU 408, EDU 412, EDU 418, or EDU 433; Admission to student teaching and 2.50 GPA for majors in communication arts and literature education 5-12, mathematics education 5-12, music education k-12 (instrumental emphasis), music education k-12 (vocal emphasis), chemistry education 9-12, life science education 9-12, general science education, middle 5-8, physics education, 9-12, visual arts education, K-12, business education, 5-12, 2.75 GPA for elementary and special education integrated major, 3.00 GPA for social studies education 5-12. Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in EDU 492 is required. Offered: Fall, Spring. Special Notes: Students earning a license to teach in two programs must also register for EDU 490. Both student teaching placements can occur within the same semester with the addition of student teaching during the January Session. Course is graded on a S/U basis. There is a fee associated with this course.
Development of planning, assessment, self-assessment skills, co-teaching, instructional strategies, and professional dispositions in a 35-hour field experience. Observation of teachers’ use of culturally-responsive instructional practices. Application of current and emerging technologies to improve personal productivity and professional practice. Special Notes: This course is intended for students who only need to meet certain PELSB license standards.
Methods and strategies for designing and implementing standards-based learning plans for secondary science students. Creation of assessments for evaluating student progress and performance. Identification of effective classroom management practices in a technology-integrated environment. Safety guidelines for scientific specimens, data, chemicals, and equipment. Involvement of business, industry, community, and activities. Prerequisites: TEA 524 and TEA 526.
Designs standards-based learning plans for K-12 visual arts. Creates assessments, applies effective classroom management in technology-integrated environments, and engages business, industry, and community partners. Explores history, philosophy, and purposes of visual arts education, teaching approaches in art history, religion, criticism, aesthetics, and develops art prototypes for learning environments. Prerequisites: TEA 524 and TEA 526.
Current methods and strategies for designing standards-based learning plans for secondary business students. Creation of assessments for evaluating student performance. Effective classroom management in a technology-integrated environment. Involvement of business, industry, and community organizations. Strategies for recruiting business students and organizing instruction on careers, work-based learning, and career and technical education. Prerequisites: TEA 524 and TEA 526.
Supports students as they enter schools as a student teacher and continue through into preparing for interviews and securing a teaching position. Provides time for questions, stories, and work toward the Candidate Preservice Assessment of Student Teaching. Students begin to build a professional community with Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in EDU 777 is required. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Plans and implements discipline-specific, standards-based instruction that is culturally relevant and grounded in research and theory. Uses educational technology and addresses diverse student needs. Applies formal and informal assessments to monitor growth, provide feedback, and guide instruction. Executes effective classroom management techniques. Corequisites: EDU 749. Student teaching fee: $250; EdTPA fee: $300; Out of state fee: varies. Special Notes: This course is graded on an S/U basis.
Continues student teaching for K-12 and add-on licenses. Plans and implements discipline-specific, standards-based instruction that is culturally relevant and grounded in research and theory. Uses educational technology and addresses diverse student needs. Applies formal and informal assessments to monitor growth, provide feedback, and guide instruction. Executes effective classroom management. Prerequisites: EDU 777. Student Teaching Fee: $200, Out of state: varies. Special Notes: This course is graded on an S/U basis.
Source: Bethel University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
