Education A Division of the School of Education Faculty Dean:
population educational settings that differs from their prior experiences in order to become advocates for equity and justice. 4. Capable of applying developmental and learning theories to solve educational challenges. Candidates nurture an attitude of discernment toward developmental and learning theories as a foundation for professional decision-making and reflection. Based on their theoretical contemplation, candidates will engage in making intentional classroom decisions. 5. Implement content standards instruction effectively. Candidates design and implement developmentally appropriate lessons, using the California state adopted academic content standards as a foundation. Each lesson will appropriately integrate aspects of God ʼ s natural revelation through the utilization of the contextual setting/assessment/instruction cycle. 6. Skilled at designing and implementing appropriate and effective learning strategies. Candidates assume appropriate responsibility for student learning through the intentional diagnosis of individual characteristics and classroom dynamics. Based on focused evaluation and reflection, candidates will design and implement suitable adaptations to ensure the attainment of a productive learning environment for each student enrolled in the candidate ʼ s class. 7. Devoted to creating a positive learning environment. Candidates maximize student learning by establishing clear and consistent policies and procedures, encouraging students to take intellectual risks, providing equal opportunity to learn, preventing racism and intolerance, and implementing classroom expectations to create freedom within boundaries protecting the rights of all in the community of learners. For students who have difficulty following classroom policy and procedures, candidates provide natural consequences that lead the distressed student back into the classroom community. Liberal Studies, Elementary Education A Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies, Elementary Education is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and liberal studies major requirements. Major Requirements The Liberal Studies, Elementary Education major, is designed to prepare elementary school teachers in subject matter and credential coursework. The required core courses are as follows: • ARTS 306 - Elementary Art Workshop Unit(s): 3. • HIST 403 - California History Unit(s): 3. • INCS 331 - Peoples of Ethnic America Unit(s): 3. • LEDU 309 - Elementary Math/Science Methods Unit(s): 2. • LEDU 335 - Child Development: Birth through Adolescence Unit(s): 3. • LEDU 336 - Elementary Health Curriculum and Methods Unit(s): 1. • LEDU 337 - Elementary History-Social Science Curriculum and Methods Unit(s): 1. • LEDU 341 - Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students Unit(s): 3. • LEDU 380 - Children ʼ s Literature Unit(s): 3. • MATH 118 - Fundamentals of Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II Unit(s): 3. • MUSC 310 - Elementary Music Workshop Unit(s): 2. • PHSC 101 - Physical Science Survey: Lecture Unit(s): 4. • PHSC 102 - Physical Science Survey Laboratory Unit(s): 1.
June Hetzel, Ph.D. Hetzel, Sibold
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Associate Professors: Assistant Professors:
Eastman, Johnson, Menjares, Ramirez, Stranske Curtis, LaBarbera, Stein
Mission & Learning Outcomes The mission of the School of Education is “to equip Christian educators to impact public, private, mission, and homeschools through biblically-centered education, scholarship, and service.” The vision of the School of Education is “to equip a generation of influential educators, focused on God ʼ s calling, devoting their strengths, gifts, and scholarship, to meet the needs of diverse students and to advance the Kingdom of God.” Biola University offers high quality undergraduate teacher preparation programs. Students participate in a broad general education program, thorough subject matter preparation, and challenging classroom fieldwork experiences. These programs provide a distinct foundation for professional careers in education. In addition, Biola ʼ s undergraduate 30-unit biblical studies and theology requirement, with its emphasis upon Scriptural knowledge and the dynamic integration of biblical and academic thought, provides a strong foundation for service in public, private, mission and homeschools. The learning outcomes for Biola ʼ s Liberal Studies majors are: 1. Gain a strong foundational knowledge and understanding of subject matter content. 2. Incorporate this knowledge with Christian beliefs to facilitate integration of personal faith and intellectual learning. 3. Develop critical thinking skills such as: historical consciousness, scientific inquiry, understanding mathematical concepts, aesthetic valuing and ethical awareness. 4. Develop oral and written communication skills to enable effective collaboration within a global society. 5. Prepare students to analyze situations; synthesize information from multiple sources; consider and value diverse perspectives; and make rational decisions. 6. Manifest strong social and personal traits, articulate moral and ethical implications, and demonstrate spiritual commitment as they contextually and creatively contribute to a complex, diverse society. The learning outcomes for Biola ʼ s teacher preparation students are to: 1. Committed to living out God ʼ s calling as a Christian educator. Candidates embrace a lifestyle focused on biblical principles and continued reconciliation with God. Based on peace with God, candidates receive and reflect God ʼ s love, appreciate God ʼ s provisions, promote shalom with and among others, and protect stakeholders ʼ rights. 2. Dedicated to students ʼ optimum development for God ʼ s ultimate glory. Candidates discover and celebrate each student ʼ s strengths, assisting them to realize their distinct purposes. Accepting that students are created in the Image of God; candidates facilitate growth in mind and spirit, character, social skills, emotional maturity, and physical health preparing their students for growing independence in learning. 3. Engage in experiences with cross-cultural and special populations to appreciate diversity. Candidates appreciate and value diversity through engagement in cross-cultural and special
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