School of Education Faculty Dean:
6. Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.) a. Teaching Concentration (Clear Credential or Induction) b. Personalized Concentration 7. Online Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) a. Teaching Concentration (Clear Credential or Induction) b. Personalized Concentration 8. Online Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.) a. Teaching Concentration (Clear Credential or Induction) b. Personalized Concentration Preliminary Credentials Multiple Subject & Single Subject Credentials SB2042 Professional Teacher Preparation Programs are available for Multiple Subject and Single Subject credentials and are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Multiple Subject Credentials The SB2042 Multiple Subject Credential authorizes instruction in any self-contained classroom for grades K-12, preschool, and classes organized primarily for adults, but is especially appropriate for grades K-6. This credential also includes authorization to teach The Single Subject Credential authorizes instruction in the subjects listed on the credential in departmentalized classes at any grade level including preschool, grades K-12 and classes organized primarily for adults, but is especially appropriate for middle school and high school. This credential also includes authorization to teach English Language Learners. Graduate Teacher Preparation Learning Outcomes Biola University ʼ s graduate teacher preparation candidates are expected to exemplify the following outcomes: English Language Learners. Single Subject Credentials 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 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 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 theoretical contemplation, candidates engage in making intentional classroom decisions. 5. Implement content standards instruction effectively. Candidates design and implement developmentally
June Hetzel, Ph.D. Tim Stranske, Ph.D. Hetzel, Sibold
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Associate Professors: Assistant Professors:
Eastman, Johnson, Menjares, Ramirez, Stranske Curtis, LaBarbera, Stein
Mission 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 graduate teacher preparation and Master of Arts programs. Truth as revealed in God ʼ s Word is honored as the basis for sound reasoning, moral intention, ethical behavior, and professional practice. Graduate students acquire background knowledge, learning experiences, and competencies in carefully sequenced courses, preparing them for instructional leadership roles in public, private, mission and homeschool settings. Faculty members of the School of Education promote academic rigor, scholarly research, and pedagogical excellence as they collaborate with program participants. Through collaborative learning, professors fulfill their roles as learning facilitators, tapping into the strengths of highly skilled graduate students, helping them to achieve higher levels of academic excellence and ministry in the educational community. Graduate professors integrate a Christian worldview throughout the teaching / learning process. The School of Education contributes to and benefits from its position in a national university, simultaneously nourishing and being nourished through collaboration with the multiple schools of Biola University. These relationships strengthen concentration options. For example, education students can enrich their knowledge in Bible, theology and intercultural studies at Talbot School of Theology and the Cook School of Intercultural Studies through required coursework and / or electives in personalized programs.
Program Options Graduate education program options include: 1. Preliminary Credentials a. Multiple Subject and Single Subject b. ACSI Teaching Certificate
c. SB 57 Options for Private School Teachers d. Student Teaching Under Contract 2. Clear Credential, Multiple Subject and Single Subject 3. Child Development Permits a. Assistant b. Associate Teacher c. Teacher
d. Master Teacher e. Site Supervisor 4. Special Education Certificate 5. Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
a. Multiple Subject Preliminary Credential b. Single Subject Preliminary Credential c. Personalized Concentration
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