Master of Education in Elementary Education
The Master of Education degree in Elementary Education is designed to prepare teachers, department chairmen, and supervisors for a dynamic ministry in the Christian school. Certification or public school preparation is not a goal for this program. With this degree we are trying to produce thinking teachers. We want teachers to be able to prepare fresh, original lessons and not be bound to structured teacher's manuals. Your training in this program will equip you to evaluate academic curricula as well as to formulate a strong Christian philosophy of education.
Curriculum Highlights
- Research in Education
- Instructional Strategies
- Classroom Management
- Test & Measurements
- Introduction to Exceptional Children
- Foundations of Education
- Psychology of Education
- Fundamentals of Curriculum
For further details see complete major information:
Master of Education in Elementary Education Personal Opportunity Profile
You may also contact Admissions (1.800.BJ.AND.ME) to receive a printed copy of this information.
Key Courses
Introduction to Exceptional Learners Many Christian schools are trying to meet the needs of today's exceptional students. Your study in Introduction to Exceptional Learners will focus on history and current trends, mental retardation, learning disabilities, physical impairments, speech problems, hearing and visual impairments, giftedness, assessment, parents, and planning.
Instructional Strategies This class will guide you through an examination of the styles of learning and learning disabilities. Instructional strategies will be presented for meeting the particular needs of children. Emphasis will be on diagnostic and principled teaching.
Philosophy of Education Every teacher will teach according to his or her philosophy. In Philosophy of Education you will be challenged to formulate a solid Christian philosophy of education. You will become acquainted with the major philosophies of our day and their approaches to education. Then you will be guided in the formulation of a sound Biblical philosophy of education.
Research in Education An introduction to educational research, statistics, and testing. The course content is designed to familiarize you with the terminology, basic concepts, and tools necessary to critique and interpret published research.
Career Opportunities
You could have as many as three good teaching opportunities to choose from as you look for a place to teach. We receive over three times as many requests for teachers as we have teachers to fill those requests. And, in the future, this ratio is going to increase as we, as a nation, face a national teacher shortage. You will be qualified to help meet this need and train young people both in the states and abroad.