General Education

ED 101 Philosophy of Christian Education (3) This course highlights the history and principles of education in general and the distinctives of Christian education in particular. Guidance in identifying the personal and educational qualifications for teaching on preschool, elementary, secondary, and higher educational levels is given in order to help students determine their individual interests and aptitudes. Observation is an integral part of this course.

ED 102 Personal and Community Health (2) This course is designed to equip future teachers with basic knowledge in proper health practices and habits. Students will also discuss basic first-aid topics and common diseases or illnesses a teacher might encounter.

ED 210, 310, 410 Early Childhood Education Practicum (2 each) Prereq.: At least “C” in EE 201, and early childhood education concentration or education minor. This course has been designed to expose the elementary education major with early childhood concentration to practical experience in an approved local Christian kindergarten under the supervision of a classroom teacher. The course requires spending a minimum of 45 hours spread over 10 consecutive school days working at the school in actual kindergarten teaching responsibilities along with a variety of other projects. These courses are offered during Interterm and normally can be taken in the vicinity of the student’s home.

ED 211, 311, 411 Education Field Experience (1) Prereq.: At least “C” in EE 201 or SE 201. This course is required of all education majors and can be elected by education minors. The student participates in a teaching experience in his hometown on a grade level appropriate to his major (early childhood—preschool–kindergarten; elementary—grades 1–6; secondary—grades 7–12) during one summer of his enrollment as an education major. Various teaching responsibilities such as Sunday school classes, children’s church, youth groups, sports teams, etc., may be acceptable in meeting the requirements of this course.

ED 301 Tests and Measurements (1) Prereq.: Elementary education major, education minor or emphasis, or concurrent enrollment in SE 420. After students study the nature, principles, and use of testing as an appraisal of learning, they will be able to develop formal and informal measurement tools for classroom use on the elementary and secondary levels.

ED 305 Computers in the Classroom (1) Prereq.: Sophomore or above; education major, minor, or emphasis. This course includes a survey of microcomputer operations, general applications, and applications specific to education. The course deals with enhancing a teacher’s personal productivity and enhancing classroom instruction by using microcomputers. Students will learn principles for evaluating and obtaining educational software and hardware. Previous knowledge of computers is not required.

ED 306 Computer Applications in Education (1) Prereq.: Basic computer skills; sophomore or above; education major, minor or emphasis. Designed for students who already possess basic computer skills, this course surveys instructional uses of general applications and specific educational software. Students will evaluate a variety of educational software and develop a computer-based tutorial for an academic discipline in which they are preparing to teach. Education majors may take this course in place of the ED 305 requirement or as an elective.

ED 315 Marriage and Family Education (3) Prereq.: Junior or senior. This course is designed to guide the student from a biblical perspective through the multitude of responsibilities relating to courtship and marriage. Students will know the biblical foundation for marriage and learn principles for dating, courtship, engagement, adjustments after marriage, stewardship, and parenthood. This course may be taken as a social science elective.

ED 322 Educational Psychology (3) Prereq.: Junior or senior. Taught from a Christian perspective, educational psychology addresses the topic of learning by studying three aspects of learning. The learner is studied through an investigation of his development mentally, physically, spiritually, and socially. Students will analyze historical and progressive theories of learning and contrast them with a traditional philosophy of education. They will also examine factors that enhance learning, classroom management, and methodology.

ED 413 Child Growth and Development (3) A basic overview of normal development from conception to adolescence is studied. Mental, physical, spiritual, and social aspects of child development are emphasized in relation to the different age levels of the child. Students learn various training techniques for developing character in children. This course may be taken as a social science elective.

ED 415 Adolescent Growth and Development (3) This course limits itself to the study of the adolescent period of development. The student will learn the psychological challenges and changes experienced by adolescents. Topics studied include friends, dating, discipline, authority, responsibility for decision making, communication, home, church, society. This course may be taken as a social science elective.

ED 419 Teaching Internship Orientation (1) Prereq.: Explicit approval of the Division of Education; must be taken the same academic year as teaching internship. This course is required of all education majors and is prerequisite to EE 420, EE 450, SE 420 Teaching Internships. Through classroom observations and participation in beginning-of-the-year meetings and activities at Pensacola Christian Academy, the senior education major is prepared for a teaching internship and the first year of teaching. Pre-term.

ED 430 Instructional Methods (2) Prereq: Senior in the following majors or concentrations — Bible general studies, youth ministries, music ministries, commercial art, speech communications, music, church music, English, history, sport management, biology, chemistry, or mathematics; or senior speech minor. This introductory education course provides training and experience in classroom teaching methods and materials for non-education majors.

ED 431 Instructional Methods (1) Prereq.: ED 430; required of students completing two of the majors, concentrations, or minors listed for ED 430 and speech minor. This course is required of students with a major/minor or double major combination that requires ED 430 in both areas. Students will learn about educational methods and materials that are unique to their second field of study.

ED 448 Early Childhood Administration (2) This course will equip the student to administer a traditional early childhood program. Emphasis will be on the practical aspects of the daily operation, organization, and supervision of a preschool. Students will learn how to make policies based on regulations and sound finances as well as design housing, create promotional materials, and plan special events. Spring sem.