Department of Education

ED 101         Introduction to Education         2 hours
A basic study of the history and principles of education and the art of teaching. It shows the application of how education correlates with the Word of God.

ED 102         Philosophy  of Education         2 hours
A study of the historical and philosophical developments of education with an emphasis on a Biblical philosophy of Christian education and its methods and goals.

ED 201         Tests  and Measurements         2 hours
A careful study of the use of various methods of measuring the progress of the pupil through standardized and teacher-imposed testing.

ED  202         General Teaching Methods         2 hours
This course equips the student with the basic tools necessary to plan, prepare, and teach in the classroom. Practical teaching techniques, methods of classroom control, and preparing lesson plans will be examined.

ED 205         Cooking         3 hours
This is a practical cooking course which covers nutritional meal planning and food preparation and allows the students practice in meal preparation.

ED 206         Sewing         3  hours
This course covers the basic principles of sewing including the use of the sewing machine, basic sewing stitches and methods, and the choosing of a pattern and fabric. A simple garment will be made.

ED 301         Teaching Reading  & Language (Elementary School)         3 hours
This course examines the methods and principles involved in teaching children to read, as well as a study of the other basic concepts in the language arts.

ED 302         Teaching Arithmetic  & Science (Elementary School)            3 hours
This course provides the student with foundational techniques and principles necessary for teaching children the basics in mathematics.

ED 304         Teaching  Art, History, Music, & P.E.  (Elementary School)         2 hours
The fundamentals of teaching rhythm, theory, and appreciation for appropriate music and tasteful art are examined as they relate to elementary children.

ED 403         General Psychology                  2 hours
A study of the mental, physical, and social makeup of man and how to deal with all types of people. A practical course in understanding and relating to others.

ED 404         Student Teaching         15 hours
This course involves observation, participation, and actual teaching in the classroom at Golden State Baptist Schools. The student is under the direction and supervision of the elementary or secondary teacher and college faculty supervisor.

ED  405         Early Childhood Development         3 hours
This course focuses on the physical, mental, social, and spiritual development of a child from conception to five years of age with emphasis on character development.

ED 406         Teaching Seminar         7 hours
This course is sometimes taken concurrently with ED 404 and is a workshop for student teachers.

ED  407         Children’s Literature         3 hours
A survey of literature suitable for children, with an emphasis on storytelling.