CE 4510 Education Curriculum Bradley C. Thompson, PhD

Department of

Church Ministries

Spring 2014 – 15

Education Curriculum CE 4510 Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary Spring 2014 – 15 Bradley C. Thompson, PhD Tuesday - Thursday, 10:00 – 10:50 a.m. Department of Church Ministries A208 COURSE DESCRIPTION A study of educational curriculum and development. Consideration is given to choosing and writing curriculum that aids teachers in an effective Bible teaching ministry. Three hours. LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND COURSE FORMAT The course is designed to be highly interactive in the exploration of the principles and practices of writing, selecting, and evaluating educational curriculum. The student involved in this discovery learning process should be able to:

A. Identify from Scripture biblical concepts for Christian education and critique various practices in the development or selection of curriculum from a biblical worldview.

B. Understand and apply sound educational principles and practices in the planning,

organizing, selection, and evaluating of educational curriculum for all ages in a church ministry.

C. Understand the basic principles of goal setting, problem solving, planning, and budgeting

in the selection and development of curriculum.

D. Describe the necessary elements in effective curriculum.

E. Apply basic principles of curriculum assessment to the education ministry of a local church.

F. Identify program resources for curriculum development within an education ministry.

Instruction for this class will include lecture, case studies, student presentations, and student evaluation. The course is highly interactive and necessitates that all participants engage in dialogue with the issues and concerns under discussion. COURSE READING The following texts are required reading for class discussion and are to be read in their entirety unless otherwise indicated. Estep, James, Estep, Karen, and White, Roger. Mapping out curriculum in your church.

Nashville, TN. B & H Publishing Group, 2012.

CE 4510 Education Curriculum Syllabus Page 2 William R. Yount. The teaching ministry of the church. Nashville, TN. B & H Academic, 2008. LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND EVALUATION The following assignments totaling 1000 points are to be completed as described below by the dates outlined in the Course Schedule. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

A. Class attendance. Attendance is a necessity in the learning process. In addition, the

classroom learning experience is enhanced by your attendance and participation. According to seminary policy, you are not allowed to accumulate more than 6 excused absences and still receive credit for any course. In addition to full absences, being tardy (entering the room after the bell has rung) will count as 1/3 of an absence; leaving class early without permission will likewise count as 1/3 of an absence. Obviously, you are responsible for all class work missed during any absence. Students studying other material will be counted absent for the class period.

NOTE: YOU WILL EARN A FINAL GRADE OF “F” IF YOU ARE ABSENT MORE THAN 9 DAYS.

B. Reading Quizzes (250 points possible). Read both texts as assigned. 10 daily reading

quizzes worth 25 points each will be given during the term. Reading quizzes cannot be taken late for excused or unexcused absences.

C. Mid-Term Examination (250 points possible). Students will earn up to 200 points for

writing a lesson of curriculum and selecting a lesson from a professional curriculum writer to present for defense in class. Further details will be provided.

D. Final Examination (250 points possible). Students will earn as many as 50 points for

evaluating various curriculum exercises presented by other students.

E. Curriculum Project (250 points possible). Students will prepare age-graded curriculum, or portions thereof, and will present their work for feedback during class.

F. Curriculum Series (300 points possible). Students will write a six-session series of

curriculum for use in teaching a discipleship class. Students may choose to write material for children, youth, or adults. Notebooks are due at the beginning of class on the day of the final examination. Late submissions (or any portion thereof) will be assessed 10 points per day, including weekends.

CE 4510 Education Curriculum Syllabus Page 3 Assignment Formatting

• Unless otherwise noted, type all assignments double-spaced with 1-inch margins. • Use Times New Roman 12 point font. • Unless otherwise noted, a cover page and/or report cover is not necessary. • Staple assignment pages together as necessary or as required.

GRADING SCALE Your final grade for this course will be determined by adding up the total number of points on all exams and the research paper and basing them on the following scale: 985-1,000 points = A+ 965-984 points = A 945-964 points = A- 925-944 points = B+ 895-924 points = B 865-894 points = B- 835-864 points = C+ 805-834 points = C 765-804 points = C- 745-764 points = D+ 715-744 points = D 700-714 points = D- Below 700 points = F The professor for this class will be available to speak to student immediately before or after class. Students should make an appointment for a conference at any other time through the Office of the Executive Vice President (751-3032). The professor reserves the right to make modifications in the class syllabus or schedule as necessary. Please turn off or silence all cell phones before entering class.

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READING SCHEDULE Week 1 Tuesday, January 20 Introduction to the Course Wednesday, January 21 Estep, 1-15 Thursday, January 22 Estep, 16 – 30 Estep, 31 – 45 Reading Quiz Sample Week 2 Tuesday, January 27 Estep, 46 – 60

Wednesday, January 28 Estep, 61 – 75 Thursday, January 29 Estep, 76 – 90 Reading Quiz 1 Week 3 Tuesday, February 3 Estep, 91 – 105 Wednesday, February 4 Estep, 106 – 120 Thursday, February 5 Estep, 121 – 135 Reading Quiz 2 Week 4 Tuesday, February 10 Estep, 136 – 150 Campus Revival Wednesday, February 11 Estep, 151 – 165 Campus Revival Thursday, February 12 Estep, 166 – 180 Campus Revival Reading Quiz 3 Week 5 Tuesday, February 17 Estep, 181 – 195 Wednesday, February 18 Estep, 196 – 210 Thursday, February 19 Estep, 211 -- 225 Reading Quiz 4 Week 6 Tuesday, February 24 Estep, 226 – 240 Wednesday, February 25 Estep, 241 – 255 Thursday, February 26 Estep, 256 – 270 Reading Quiz 5

CE 4510 Education Curriculum Syllabus Page 5 Week 7 Tuesday, March 3 Estep, 271 – 285 Wednesday, March 4 Estep, 286 – 300 Thursday, March 5 Estep, 300 – 313 Reading Quiz 6

SPRING BREAK – MARCH 6 – 23 Week 8 Tuesday, March 24 Yount, 215 – 230 Wednesday, March 25 Yount, 231 – 245 Thursday, March 26 Yount, 246 – 260 Mid-term Examination

Week 9 Tuesday, March 31 Yount, 261 – 275 Wednesday, April 1 Yount, 276 – 290 Thursday, April 2 Yount, 291 – 305 Reading Quiz 7

Week 10 Tuesday, April 7 Yount, 306 – 320 Wednesday, April 8 Yount, 321 – 335 Thursday, April 9 Yount, 336 – 350 Reading Quiz 8

Week 11 Tuesday, April 14 Yount, 351 – 365 Wednesday, April 15 Yount, 366 – 380 Thursday, April 16 Yount, 381 – 395 Reading Quiz 9

Week 12 Tuesday, April 21 Yount, 396 – 410 Wednesday, April 22 Yount, 411 – 425 Thursday, April 23 Yount, 426 – 440 Reading Quiz 10

Week 13 Monday, April 27 Worship Conference Tuesday, April 28 Yount, 441 – 453 Worship Conference Wednesday, April 29 Worship Conference Thursday, April 30

CE 4510 Education Curriculum Syllabus Page 6 Week 14 Tuesday, May 5 Wednesday, May 6 Thursday, May 7 Week 15 Tuesday, May 12 Wednesday, May 13 Thursday, May 14 Week 16 Tuesday, May 19 Final Examinations Wednesday, May 20 Final Examinations

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CLASS SCHEDULE Week 1 – Curriculum Foundations Tuesday, January 20 Introduction to the Course Wednesday, January 21 Null, Implicit, Explicit Curriculum Thursday, January 22 Planned vs. Unplanned Curriculum Week 2 – Curriculum Foundations Tuesday, January 27 Curriculum, Evangelism and Discipleship

Wednesday, January 28 Characteristics of Good Church Curricula Thursday, January 29 Developing a Philosophy of Curriculum Week 3 – Curriculum Foundations Tuesday, February 3 Theology and Curriculum, Part 1 Wednesday, February 4 Theology and Curriculum, Part 2 Thursday, February 5 History and Curriculum – Early Church and Middle Ages Week 4 – Curriculum Foundations Tuesday, February 10 History and Curriculum – Reformation and Sunday School Movement Campus Revival Wednesday, February 11 History and Curriculum – Today Campus Revival Thursday, February 12 Learning Theories and Curriculum, Part 1 Campus Revival Week 5 – Curriculum Theory Tuesday, February 17 Learning Theories and Curriculum, Part 2 Wednesday, February 18 Curriculum Theory, Part 1- Worldviews Thursday, February 19 Curriculum Theory, Part 2- History of Curriculum Development Week 6 – Curriculum Theory Tuesday, February 24 Developing Curriculum for a Church, Part 1 Wednesday, February 25 Developing Curriculum for a Church, Part 2 Thursday, February 26 Curriculum Theory: Purpose, Goals, Objectives, Outcomes, Part 1 Week 7 – Curriculum Theory Tuesday, March 3 Curriculum Theory: Purpose, Goals, Objectives, Outcomes, Part 2 Wednesday, March 4 Curriculum Theory: Bloom’s Taxonomy and Learning Domains Thursday, March 5 Curriculum Design, Part 1

CE 4510 Education Curriculum Syllabus Page 8 SPRING BREAK – MARCH 6 – 23 Week 8 – Curriculum Theory Tuesday, March 24 Curriculum Design, Part 2 Wednesday, March 25 Curriculum Evaluation Thursday, March 26 Mid-term Examination

Week 9 – Curriculum Theory Tuesday, March 31 Curriculum in Relation to Andragogy and Pedagogy Wednesday, April 1 Curriculum and Piaget: Issues of Cognitive Development Thursday, April 2 Curriculum and Erikson: Issues of Lifespan Development

Week 10 – Curriculum Theory Tuesday, April 7 Curriculum and Mezirow: Issues of Transformative Learning Wednesday, April 8 The Teaching-Learning Process Thursday, April 9 Creating and Environment for Learning

Week 11 – Curriculum Practice Tuesday, April 14 Curriculum for Preschoolers Wednesday, April 15 Curriculum for Children Thursday, April 16 Curriculum for Youth

Week 12 – Curriculum Practice Tuesday, April 21 Curriculum for Adults Wednesday, April 22 Family-based Learning Thursday, April 23 Curriculum for Special Groups

Week 13 – Curriculum Practice Monday, April 27 Worship Conference Tuesday, April 28 Worship Conference Wednesday, April 29 Worship Conference Thursday, April 30 Curriculum and Life Development Week 14 – Curriculum Practice Tuesday, May 5 Curriculum and Evangelism Wednesday, May 6 Curriculum and Discipleship Thursday, May 7 Student Presentations

CE 4510 Education Curriculum Syllabus Page 9 Week 15 – Presentations Tuesday, May 12 Student Presentations Wednesday, May 13 Student Presentations Thursday, May 14 Student Presentations Week 16 – Examination Tuesday, May 19 Final Examinations Wednesday, May 20 Final Examinations

Education Curriculum CE 4510 Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary Spring 2014 – 15 Bradley C. Thompson, PhD Tuesday - Thursday, 10:00 – 10:50 a.m. Department of Church Ministries A208 Name ________________________

Final Grade/Attendance Summary

Absences Tardies 1. ______ 1. ______ 2. ______ 2. ______ 3. ______ 3. ______ 4. ______ 4. ______ 5. ______ 5. ______ 6. ______ 6. ______ 7. ______ 8. ______ 9. ______ 1. Reading Quizzes (250 possible points) __________/250 2. Mid-term Examination __________/250 3. Final Examination __________/250 4. Curriculum Assignment/Presentation __________/250 5. Total points earned __________/1000 FINAL COURSE GRADE __________

Education Curriculum CE 4510 Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary Spring 2014 – 15 Bradley C. Thompson, PhD Tuesday - Thursday, 10:00 – 10:50 a.m. Department of Church Ministries A208 Names _______________________________________________________________________

Curriculum Presentation Scale

Selected a quality curriculum lesson 1-10 ________ Crafted a quality curriculum lesson 1-10 ________ Demonstrated thorough understanding of principles 1-10 ________ Demonstrated thorough planning 1-10 ________ Displayed confidence in his/her work 1-10 ________ Maintained eye contact with audience 1-10 ________ Dressed neatly for presentation 1-10 ________

Effective and appealing organization of curriculum 1-10 ________ No misspellings/other distractions on slides/handouts 1-10 ________ Avoided distracting mannerisms 1-10 ________

Total ________