Foundations
EDU 5100 Society and Education (3 Credit Hours)
Provides a comprehensive history of education in America, including major issues in
education, the impact society has on education and education on society, and the major philosophies of education. Emphasis is placed on current issues and the educator's responsibilities.
Ames Christian Graduate Core
PHIL 5423 Foundations of Knowledge (3 Credit Hours)
Examines the historian's methodology and the means by which we come to establish historical fact. Considers history as an
instructional tool with special emphasis on its varying roles in contemporary societies.
PHIL 5844 History of Science (3 Credit Hours)
Explores the development of the scientific method and process by which
science explains the physical realities of our world. Key developments in the scientific disciplines and their impact on human society are considered. Introduces emerging trends in scientific thought and discovery.
Human Development
EDU 5200 Development from Childhood to Adolescence (3 Credit Hours)
Primary and Elementary Concentrations
Concepts and theories related to human growth and development are examined.
Particular emphasis is placed on development from childhood through adolescence. The unique situations and challenges facing students and teachers in modern society are investigated. Legal, moral, and ethical issues and
concerns related to teacher-student and peer interactions are explored.
EDU 5210 Adolescent Development (3 Credit Hours)
Secondary Concentration
Concepts and theories of human growth and development are
examined with emphasis on adolescent developmental stages. The situations and challenges facing students and teachers during adolescent development are explored. Legal, moral, and ethical issues and concerns related to
teacher-student and peer interactions are explored.
Curriculum Development
EDU 5300 The Primary School Curriculum (3 Credit Hours)
Primary Concentration
Theory and practice in curriculum design
and assessment for primary education are examined. Studies the current trends in curriculum development, organizing for instruction, and methods of assessment appropriate to the primary grade levels.
EDU 5310 The Elementary School Curriculum (3 Credit Hours)
Elementary Concentration
Theory and practice in curriculum design and assessment for elementary education are examined. Studies the current trends in
curriculum development, organizing for instruction, and methods of assessment appropriate to the elementary grade levels.
EDU 5320 The Secondary School Curriculum (3 Credit Hours)
Secondary Concentration
Theory and practice in curriculum design and assessment for secondary education are examined. Studies the current trends in curriculum development, organizing for instruction, and methods of
assessment appropriate to the secondary grade levels.
Methods
EDU 5400 Teaching Methods in the Primary School Classroom (3 Credit Hours)
Primary Concentration
Classical and contemporary teaching
theories are explored in depth for their applicability in the modern primary classroom. Emphasis is placed on a broad spectrum of teaching techniques, development of reflective teaching practices, adaptation of learning
activities to meet special needs, principles of effective classroom management, and modeling behavior.
EDU 5401 Teaching Methods in the Elementary School Classroom (3 Credit Hours)
Elementary Concentration
Classical and contemporary teaching theories are explored in depth for their applicability in the modern elementary classroom. Emphasis is placed on a broad spectrum of teaching techniques, development of reflective
teaching practices, adaptation of learning activities to meet special needs, principles of effective classroom management, and modeling behavior.
EDU 5402 Teaching Methods in the Secondary School Classroom
(3 Credit Hours)
Secondary Concentration
Classical and contemporary teaching theories are explored in depth for their applicability in the modern secondary classroom. Emphasis is placed on a broad spectrum of
teaching techniques, development of reflective teaching practices, adaptation of learning activities to meet special needs, principles of effective classroom management, and modeling behavior.
EDU 5410 Subject Area Methods in the Primary School Classroom (3 Credit Hours)
Primary Concentration
A variety of teaching methods appropriate to teaching at the primary level are examined. Subject-specific
methods for teaching and learning are evaluated for their effectiveness. Best practices and innovative techniques in individual subject areas are emphasized.
EDU 5411 Subject Area Methods in the Elementary School Classroom (3 Credit Hours)
Elementary Concentration
A variety of teaching methods appropriate to teaching at the elementary level are examined.
Subject-specific methods for teaching and learning are evaluated for their effectiveness. Best practices and innovative techniques in individual subject areas are emphasized.
EDU 5412 Subject Area Methods in the Secondary School Classroom (3 Credit Hours)
Secondary Concentration
A variety of teaching methods appropriate to teaching at the secondary level are examined.
Subject-specific methods for teaching and learning are evaluated for their effectiveness. Best practices and innovative techniques in individual subject areas are emphasized.
EDU 5420 Teaching for Learning Styles (3 Credit Hours)
All Concentrations
Classical learning style theory and applications are introduced. Unique characteristics, educational support, and learning
accommodations associated with diverse learning styles are examined. Learners develop and utilize strategies to vary instructional methods to address the learning needs of the various learning styles.
Reading Instruction
EDU 5500 Reading Preparation (3 Credit Hours)
All Concentrations
Introduction of methods used to teach reading, how children learn to read, incorporation of learning styles, and
learning disabilities that affect reading ability. Methods and strategies for evaluating and adapting reading curricula for varying student needs are addressed.
EDU5510 Reading for the Primary Grades
(3 Credit Hours)
Primary Concentration
Essential dimensions of reading instruction for the primary grades are explored, including motivation for reading, cognitive strategies, and remediation. Key topics include
grade-appropriate reading materials, technology for reading instruction, assessment of content literacy, and relationships between vocabulary and concept development.
EDU 5511 Reading for the Elementary Grades
(3 Credit Hours)
Elementary Concentration
Essential dimensions of reading instruction for the elementary grades are explored, including motivation for reading, cognitive strategies, and remediation. Key topics
include grade-appropriate reading materials, technology for reading instruction, assessment of content literacy, and relationships between vocabulary and concept development.
EDU 5512 Reading for the Secondary Grades (3 Credit Hours)
Secondary Concentration
Essential dimensions of reading instruction for the secondary grades are explored, including motivation for reading, cognitive
strategies, and remediation. Key topics include grade-appropriate reading materials, technology for reading instruction, assessment of content literacy, and relationships between vocabulary and concept development.
Teaching Practicum
EDU 5600 Teaching Practicum I (3 Credit Hours)
All Concentrations
One semester as a teaching assistant with guidance to focus on topics of concern to teachers, such as classroom
organization and management, time management, lesson planning, assessment, and preparation of a teaching portfolio.
EDU 5610 Teaching Practicum II (3 Credit Hours)
All Concentrations
Once semester of
teaching experience with guidance to focus on topics of concern to teachers, such as classroom organization and management, time management, lesson planning, assessment, and preparation of a teaching portfolio.
