Elementary Christian School Teacher Education - Laurel University

Elementary Christian School Teacher Education from Laurel University is a Campus Bachelor Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. John Wesley College is committed to train teachers for Christian schools. The focus of the program is placed on elementary school education in the belief that the developmental needs of children demand strong Christian teachers who can help children establish solid internal foundations that will direct their lives. The Elementary Christian School Teacher Education major provides Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Teacher Certification designed to equip the student with the skills necessary to prepare him/her to be a qualified Christian teacher. The college offers only ACSI certification. If a student desires state certification, JWC has an articulation agreement with High Point University, or at the completion of the JWC program a student may apply to various graduate schools for a Master's in Education with state certification. It is the responsibility of the student to meet the requirements for programs at the university to which they wish to apply. The College will work with the student as much as possible if state certification is the student's intent. GOAL: The Elementary Christian School Teacher Education major is designed to equip the student with the skills necessary to prepare him/her to be a qualified teacher, grounded with a Christian philosophy of education , for Christian schools in the United States and abroad. OBJECTIVES: The student who completes this major should be able to: 1. Articulate and demonstrate a philosophy of elementary school education within the context of a Christian environment 2. Prepare and teach lessons from the Bible using sound principles of biblical interpretation 3. Prepare and teach lessons in a variety of subjects pertinent to the elementary classroom which demonstrate a solid foundation in learning theory and developmentally appropriate methods and materials 4. Utilize a variety of methods of classroom organization and management skills to enhance the learning environment View more details on Laurel University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.