Fairhaven Baptist College Catalog 2020-2021

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
ED 101 History and Philosophy of Education
This course provides an introduction to informative, historical cultures, and key educational
philophers in the history of education. Students will learn the history and philosophy of
education in general and the distinctiives of a Christian philosophy of education in particular.
It will focus on the foundations of the American education system with emphasis on how
ancient Hebrew, Grecian, Roman, and western cultures and philosophies helped frame the
roots of the American education system. Within this framework, contemporary American
educational values and issues will be examined. Identical to CE 113.
Fall semester, three hours.
ED 102 Teaching and Learning Process
This course will provide students with an overview of the teaching and learning process.
Students receive training in classroom teaching and methods and materials at a foundational
level. Each component of the process is essential to the success of the learners. Students
develop an understanding of this process and the factors that lead to the success of students.
Identical to CE 114.
Spring semester, three hours.
ED 203 Fundamentals of Education
A study of the issues rudimentary to Christian education. The course includes the history
and philosophy of education and practical applications of these subjects. Identical to BI 205.
Fall semester, three hours.
ED 204 Materials and Methods
A course that explains the aims, materials, and general methods employed in teaching
elementary school. An emphasis is placed upon the practical techniques and skills that
are needed in teaching. Identical to CE 216 and MI 301.
Fall semester, three hours.
ED 205 Early Childhood Education
The materials, curriculum, and methods of teaching in the nursery and kindergarten school.
Studies will include the characteristics of preschool children, organization of units of work,
lesson planning, and classroom procedures. Identical to CE 206 and MI 403.
Spring semester, three hours.
ED 304 Teaching Reading
This course is designed to give elementary teachers the skills needed to help students
acquire the foundational reading skills using the phonics approach. Attention is also given
to helping slow readers. Prerequisite ED 204. Identical to MI 312.
Fall semester, three hours.
ED 305 Teaching Music
A course that will give the student the ability to teach children songs, rhythm, appreciation
of music, note reading, and musical instruments. Identical to MU 306.
One semester, two hours.
ED 306 General Teaching Methods
A study of the basic principles involved in teaching high school students. Identical to MI
306.
Spring semester, three hours.
ED 307 The Christian School
A study of the function of the Christian school. This course is designed to give practical
insight to the future pastor, administrator, or teacher. Aspects of administration and
management of the Christian school are taught along with practical insights for teachers.
Identical to CE 312.
Spring semester, three hours.
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