The course is designed to equip teacher candidates with skills to apply instructional theory in teaching social studies and bible at the P-12 level. The teacher candidate will apply evidence-based research in developing lesson and assessment plans. Relevant theorists include Bandura, Bruner, Dewey, Gardner, Miller, Rogers, and Vygotsky. Teacher candidates will assess both the students’ progress and their own professional practice. The teacher candidate will incorporate the major social studies concepts and strategies and learn how to adapt the North American Division (NAD) Encounter Bible Series to optimize learning and achievement for all students. The teacher candidate will be prepared to promote elementary students’ abilities to make informed decisions as citizens of a culturally diverse democratic society and interdependent world. Emphasis is placed on virtual technology integration as well as planning and implementing unit activities. The Field Experiences Practicum is required. North American Division (NAD) curriculum resources/ Adventist Learning Community (ALC) modules will be incorporated in this course. NOTE: Field experience hours: 42 hours (part of the 6-day Practicum Block 1; 7 hours/day).
ED 200 and 240 and admission to the Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) Program.