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Online Courses
Dordt College offers a limited number of Master of Education courses online. When considering an online course, you will want to make sure that this option is right for you. If you would like to learn more about the computer requirements, access Taking an Online Course at Dordt College.
| EDUC 540* |
Practicum in Curriculum and Instruction |
Patricia Kornelis, Ed.D. |
July 7-December 12
This course deals with the practice of biblical servant leadership within the areas of professional and curriculum development in the school. Specifically, it examines how teachers may help other experienced or inexperienced teachers develop teaching skills or curriculum. It suggests ways of mentoring other teachers and helping them establish guidelines for writing and evaluating curriculum. It examines how curriculum coordinators can help teachers discover sound principles of teaching, organizing, and evaluating learning experiences.
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| EDUC 543 |
Middle School Curriculum and Instruction |
Dennis Vander Plaats, Ed.D. |
June 15-August 22
This course is designed for in-service teachers to develop their understanding of the middle school concept, especially as it pertains to curriculum development and instructional strategies and techniques. This course will emphasize the development of a distinctively Christian approach to the middle school classroom. Various perspectives, traditional and current, on teaching in the middle level grades will be critically examined. The course is intended to enable teachers to adapt teaching strategies and methodology appropriate to the developmental needs of the middle level child. Techniques such as interdisciplinary teaming, advisor/advisee relationships, exploratory curriculum, and integrated curriculum will be examined. Undergraduate prerequisite: Introductory curriculum course. |
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