5 courses with the subject CST, 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.
CST 600Identity of a Catholic School Educator (3 cr.)
This course explores Catholic education and the role of the teacher in Catholic institutions of learning. The characteristics of Catholic education are examined. Also examined is the role of the teacher as leader and facilitator of inclusive and productive classroom learning communities. The course introduces students to a variety of educational concepts and administrative best practices which serve as frameworks for understanding the qualities of Catholic education and the significance of being a professional Catholic school educator.
CST 605Building an Inclusive Classroom Environment (3 cr.)
This course explores the professional skills and educational practices required for fostering inclusive and productive classroom learning environments in Catholic schools. Students will explore and practice various skills and techniques for effective classroom management. Strategies for effective interpersonal communications will be examined. The course also explores the behaviors that contribute toward or detract from positive classroom learning environments.
This course emphasizes the application of foundational teaching skills, learning assessment practices, and academic lesson planning strategies in a Catholic school classroom. Teaching skills and techniques required for success as a Catholic school educator are addressed. Also addressed are best practices pertaining to the assessment of learning outcomes. The course examines lesson planning techniques required for the effective facilitation of positive learning communities in Catholic school classrooms.
This course explores various topics, considerations, current events, and best-practices which are relevant to Catholic school education. The past, present, and future of Catholic school education’s goal of fostering quality faith-based learning communities is examined. Also examined are current trends in teaching and education, education technology, and administrative best-practices. Current events and best-practices relevant to Catholic school education are evaluated for the purpose of developing faith-based learning communities which are inclusive, positive, and productive.
