2010 Summer Courses for Educators

New!

Online Courses - at your own pace

EDUC 540: Christian Approaches to Teaching and Pedagogy (3 sem. hrs.)
The theory and practice of teaching and pedagogy as they relate to classroom practice and the enhancement of teaching Christianity.
Instructor: Elaine Brouwer, Educational Consultant
Date and Time:
June 30 - August 15 (self-paced)

EDUC 545 Assessing and Evaluating Student Learning (3 sem. hrs.)
Student assessment is more and more driving curriculum. The latest government IRPs have replaced “instructional strategies” with “planning for assessment.” How can we see and implement teaching, learning, and assessment holistically as part of an integrally Christian approach?
Instructor: Elaine Brouwer, Educational Consultant
Date and Time:
June 30 - August 15 (self-paced)

Langley Campus Courses

EDUC 401: Assessment and Evalutaion for Learning (1 sem. hr.)
Assessment for learning, as learning, and of learning as well as guidelines for grading within an overall biblical perspective.
Instructor:
Kimberly Franklin, Dean, TWU School of Education
Dates and Time:
July 5 – 9; M – F: 9 am – 12:30 pm

EDUC 454: Teaching Science in Elementary Grades (1 sem. hr.) SYLLABUS  Cancelled

Instructor: Joanne Den Boer, Learning Director, Society of Christian Schools in BC
Dates and Time:
July 12 – 16; M – F: 9 am – 12:30 pm; plus some afternoon field trips; Add’l fee: $25

EDUC 490: Learning and Teaching in a Digital Age (1 sem. hr.) SYLLABUS
Instructor: Bill De Jager, Learning Director, Society of Christian Schools in BC
Dates and Time:
July 12-16; M-F; 9 am - 12:30 pm

EDUC/LDRS 620 E: Worldview Foundations of Educational Leadership (3 sem. hr.) SYLLABUSCancelled
Examining how worldviews are related to school leadership, and how leadership models can help school leaders work reflectively with teachers, students, parents, and board members and others in establishing and sustaining a vision-shaped educational community.
Instructor:
Dr. LeRoy Hollaar, Educational Consultant
Dates and Time:
July 5 - 16; M - F; 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 


NEW! EDUC/LDRS 620 IS: Worldview Foundations of Educational Leadership (3 sem. hr.) SYLLABUS
Examining how worldviews are related to school leadership, and how leadership models can help school leaders work reflectively with teachers, students, parents, and board members and others in establishing and sustaining a vision-shaped educational community.
Instructor:
Dr. LeRoy Hollaar, Educational Consultant
Dates and Time:
This course is offered as an independent study to be completed anytime, between July 5  and Aug 31.

EDUC 623: Developing Educational Programs (3 sem. hr.) SYLLABUS
Translating your school's mission and vision as well as external requirements into programs and units for your classroom and your school; assignments for current and prospective school leaders will be adapted for their context.
Instructor:
Robert Koole, TWU School of Education
Dates and Time: July 5- 16; M - F; 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Pacific Christian School 671 Agnes Street, Victoria, BC

EDUC 548 Providing for Student Diversity in the Classroom (3 sem. hrs.)
For information about this course see 2009 Syllabus

This course is designed to help teachers meet the needs of diverse learners in their classroom: implementing differential learning, strategies for students with diverse backgrounds, and meeting exceptional needs in your classroom.
Instructor:
Elaine Brouwer, Educational Consultant
Date and Time:
June 30 - July 9, Wk 1: W,F.Sa; Wk 2: M-F: 8:30 am - 2 pm

 

Registration today. Download the registration form and fax to 604.513.2060

(On-campus housing is limited (reserve early) $200/week - email housing@twu.ca; 604.513.2032)

Earn your MA! Complete six 600 level courses over several years and earn a Graduate Certificate that ladders into an MA*.

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* To determine which courses qualify see Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership or Graduate Certificate in Christian Schooling