Effective Teaching Research 3 An introduction to and examination of current research on effective teaching as it relates to the objectives and ministry models of Christian education. The emphasis will be on evaluating, synthesizing and applying major research findings to the unique purposes and contexts of the Church’s educational efforts, including local church and parachurch ministries, Christian schools, cross-cultural ministries and higher education. Selected Topics in Curriculum Theory & Teaching 1-3 Follow-up applied component to accompany the more theoretical foundation of TTDE 851. In a supervised writing lab format, students develop a comprehensive curriculum project of choice. Student Spiritual Formation & Development in Christian Higher Education 3 Christian higher education promotes both academic learning and the spiritual growth and development of students. Course examines approaches to this effort, both through curricular and co-curricular models, providing an opportunity for students to examine how these models can work together to help Christian colleges and seminaries accomplish their mission. 3 An advanced course on qualitative data collection and analysis methods, emphasizing rigorous research design and quality control with a focus on educational settings, both formal and non-formal. Prerequisite: 807. Qualitative Research Educational Psychology in Educational Ministry 3 An advanced exploration of learning, learning styles, and student motivation with implications for the practice of teaching and learning in local church, parachurch and higher education settings.
Strategies of Personal Leadership Development 3 Designed to help students in positions of leadership in Christian higher education institutions, churches, and nonprofit organizations by exploring personal, spiritual and professional areas of needed growth for the purpose of becoming mature and effective leaders. Attention is also given to strategies for identifying those with leadership potential and for directing their development through mentoring and other leadership practices. 3 A study of faculty development efforts in higher education. Explores issues and approaches for helping faculty develop as teachers, scholars, and mentors in a Christian higher education context. Faculty Development in Christian Higher Education Selected Topics in Educational Research 1-3 Exploration of selected issues led by resident faculty or visiting professors.
TTDE 854
TTDE 872
301
TTDE 855
TTDE 873
TTDE 859
TTDE 875
Theological Foundations & Issues in Christian Education
TTDE 876
3
A study of key theological issues foundational to our development of the conception and practice of educational ministry and an exploration of perspectives on those issues, both evangelical and non-evangelical in nature. Students develop their own positions on these issues and educational implications for formal and/or non-formal education settings. 1-4 Students develop their own field research proposals or work with faculty on existing research projects to help them develop greater skill in research practice. Notes: Requires a well- crafted learning contract approved by a faculty member and the program director. May be repeated. Directed Research Directed Readings 1-4 Students focus readings on topics related to the focus of the doctoral program. Notes: Available by request contingent on faculty availability. Requires a well-crafted learning contract approved by a faculty member and the program director. May be repeated. Selected Topics in Christian Spiritual Formation 1-3 Exploration of selected issues led by resident faculty or visiting professors. Doctoral Internship 1-3 An opportunity to implement educational theory into practice in an applied setting. Students may emphasize educational leadership or teaching or both. A detailed Growth Contract must be developed and approved by the supervising faculty member, field supervisor, and student; the contract must be filed in the doctoral program office prior to receiving a registration signature for the course. Evaluation of the experience will be based on a portfolio of documents, etc., developed by the student during the internship term, as well as formative and summative written evaluations submitted by the field supervisor and additional persons identified from the ministry context. A minimum of three units is required for all students. Notes: The course may be repeated for up to six units. Students preparing for college teaching may substitute two of the three required units of internship with an advanced course on teaching. Candidacy Examination Orientation 0 Involves attendance at a seminar designed to orient students to the Candidacy Examination components (exam to be taken the following semester) and submission of preparation assignments. Notes: Required for Ph.D. and Ed.D. students as a prerequisite for TTDE 887 Candidacy Examination. No fee.
TTDE 860
TTDE 861
TTDE 880
Statistics for Educational Research
3
TTDE 864
A practical, computer-based study of the concepts and techniques involved in the analysis and interpretation of quantitative research data based on descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include describing data, correlation, regression, multiple regression, introduction to factor analysis, and analysis of variance. Prerequisite: 807.
TTDE 881
Selected Topics in Human Development & Learning
TTDE 865
TTDE 883
1-3
Exploration of selected issues led by resident faculty or visiting professors.
TTDE 884
Educational Research II: Inferential Research & Statistics 3 Addresses inferential research and data analysis. Students continue to develop skill in literature review work. Covers causal-comparative, correlational, and experimental research methods, and provides further training in SPSS for inferential statistical analysis. Prerequisite: TTDE 807. 3 An introductory course on qualitative research design, data collection, and analysis methods, emphasizing rigorous quality control with a focus on educational settings, both formal and non-formal. Prerequisite: TTDE 807. Educational Research III: Qualitative Research Educational Research IV: Interviewing & Focus Groups 3 An advanced hands-on field research course in qualitative data collection methods and descriptive data analysis techniques. The course provides an opportunity to gain experience and confidence in qualitative field research. Prerequisites: TTDE 807, 860.
TTDE 866
TTDE 867
TTDE 868
TTDE 886
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