2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Education
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Dean B. Bolt
Professors A. Boerema, J. Rooks, M. Terpstra (chair), D. Smith
Associate Professor J. Walcott
Assistant Professors S. Leo, K. Strater
Lecturers E. Cho, E. Kooyman
Undergraduate Education Program
In Michigan, teachers are certified to teach according to the following grade bands:
- Birth–Kindergarten (B-K)
- Pre-Kindergarten–Third Grade (PK-3)
- Third Grade–Sixth Grade (3-6)
- Fifth–Ninth Grade (5-9)
- Seventh–Twelfth Grade (7-12)
- Pre-Kindergarten–Twelfth Grade (PK-12)
Students should consult with a School of Education advisor as early as possible for assistance in program selection and planning. The education program website describes specialized core requirements, criteria for admission to the education program, criteria for admission to student teaching, and requirements for teacher certification.
Students are considered to be part of the teacher education program once they select their education programs in the Workday software and complete the Education Program Application and Release Form.
Normally, students apply to be admitted into the teacher education program during their sophomore year. Education course requirements are described in this section of the catalog. Major and minor requirements are described under the appropriate department. The specialty area majors and minors offered are listed below. Practicum experiences for EDUC 115 , EDUC 215 , EDUC 303 , EDUC 308 , EDUC 330 , EDUC 343 , EDUC 346 , and EDUC 347 occur at a variety of sites in the greater Grand Rapids area. Students are responsible for their own transportation to those settings. Students may be able to arrange a carpool or use the city bus line.
Post-baccalaureate Non-degree Program Leading to a Michigan Provisional Teacher Certificate
This program is designed for students who have graduated with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution without having obtained a teaching certificate. To be eligible for this program, students must have a bachelor’s degree grade point average of 2.75 or above and one recommendation. Previously completed courses with grades of C- or higher may be used to meet program requirements. Contact the Teacher Certification Coordinator for admission.
In addition to the Professional Course Sequence, students also complete at least one of the following grade band programs:
- Birth–Kindergarten (B-K)
- Pre-Kindergarten–Third Grade (PK-3)
- Third Grade–Sixth Grade (3-6)
- Grades 5-9 English language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies
- Grades 7-12 English language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies
- Grades PK-12 art, French, health and physical education, special education, Spanish, or teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL)
Graduate Education Program, Master of Education
The Master of Education (MEd) program engages educational practitioners in rigorous education. By engaging students with substantive scholarship, they develop educational expertise in various areas, to become leaders in the field of education. The program includes four concentrations in the MEd program: Curriculum and Instruction, Literacy, Inclusion Education, and Educational Leadership. The MEd program serves teachers, administrators, and educators more generally who desire to grow personally and professionally through advanced education.
ProgramsMajorMinorCertificate: UndergraduateMaster’sOther ProgramsCoursesArt EducationEducation- EDUC 103 - Introduction to Education
- EDUC 115 - Literacy Instruction for Beginning Readers
- EDUC 210 - Music and Art in the Elementary Classroom
- EDUC 215 - Vocabulary, Writing, and Comprehension Instruction
- EDUC 236 - Foundations of Early Childhood Education
- EDUC 238 - Developmentally Appropriate Practice with Young Children
- EDUC 240 - The Social Context of Education
- EDUC 241 - Inclusive Teaching: Ability, Language, and Multicultural Education
- EDUC 243 - Teaching and Learning Lab
- EDUC 249 - The Christian Teacher
- EDUC 250 - Social Studies Inquiry
- EDUC 302 - Curriculum and Instruction for Diverse Learners
- EDUC 303 - Curriculum and Instruction: Practicum
- EDUC 307 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Content Area Literacy
- EDUC 308 - Internship I
- EDUC 309 - Teaching Religion to Children and Adolescents
- EDUC 310 - Assessment in Early Childhood and Special Education
- EDUC 315 - Extending and Deepening Literacy Instruction: Internship I
- EDUC 330 - Curriculum and Instruction: Cognitive Impairment
- EDUC 331 - Introduction to Cognitive Impairment: Birth through School Age
- EDUC 332 - Introduction to Cognitive Impairment: Transition to Adulthood
- EDUC 337 - Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Curriculum
- EDUC 339 - Family Engagement, Relationships, and Collaboration
- EDUC 343 - Early Childhood Education: Preschool Field Experience
- EDUC 346 - Internship II: Student Teaching
- EDUC 347 - Directed Teaching: Cognitive Impairment
- EDUC 350 - Teaching Social Studies in Elementary Grades: Internship I
- EDUC 359 - Student Teaching Seminar
- EDUC 380 - Internship in Education
- EDUC 383 - External Practicum
- EDUC 390 - Independent Study
- EDUC 399 - Philosophy of Education
- EDUC 507 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Content Area Literacy
- EDUC 508 - Internship I
- EDUC 510 - Framing Questions, Global Forces, Constraining Structures
- EDUC 514 - Educational Research and Evaluation
- EDUC 516 - Leading Educational Communities: Communication
- EDUC 522 - Reshaping Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning
- EDUC 530 - Introduction to School Leadership
- EDUC 531 - Professional Development and Supervision
- EDUC 532 - School Business Management
- EDUC 542 - Reading Assessment and Responsive Instruction
- EDUC 544 - The Early Literacy Learner, At Home and in School
- EDUC 545 - Literacy Learning after the Early Years: Middle School Children, Adolescents and Adults
- EDUC 546 - Internship II: Student Teaching
- EDUC 554 - Pathways to Inclusion: Re-examining Beliefs about Learners
- EDUC 555 - Designing Instruction for Successful Learning
- EDUC 556 - Perspectives, Programs, and Policies: Developing Inclusive Schools
- EDUC 557 - Practicum Seminar: Inclusion Specialist
- EDUC 559 - Student Teaching Seminar
- EDUC 590 - Independent Study
- EDUC 593 - Seminar: Educational Leadership
- EDUC 596 - Specialized Literature Survey
- EDUC 601 - Current Issues Workshop
- EDUC 620 - Faith and Pedagogy
- IDIS 301 - Introduction to TESOL and Bilingual Education
- IDIS 311 - Assessment for TESOL and Bilingual Education
- IDIS 356 - Elementary World Languages Pedagogy
- IDIS 357 - Secondary World Languages Pedagogy
- IDIS 358 - Practicum for TESOL/Bilingual Education
- IDIS 375 - Methods and Pedagogies for Secondary Social Studies
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