2009-2010 Catalog - Graduate School - Bethel University

Course DescriptionsEDUC688 • Methods of Teaching Health Acrossthe 5–12 Curriculum(TEAG)3 creditsExamination of the role of teachers within a comprehensive school health program.Overview of content and strategies for health instruction regarding the conceptsof health and wellness, measures of health status, comprehensive school healtheducation, positive lifestyle decision making, protective and risk factors for majorhealth problems, injury and violence prevention, nutrition, physical fitness, drugabuse treatment and prevention, HIV/AIDS, and other special health concerns.Satisfies the health education requirement for Minnesota teaching credential.EDUC705 • History and Advancement ofWork-Based Learning(EDUG)2 creditsStudy of the history and progress of work-based learning. Examination of thefederal and state legislation that applies to the field. Knowledge and tools thatteacher coordinators use to turn students’ work experiences into meaningfullearning experiences. One of three courses needed for the Teacher Coordinatorof Work-Based Learning License. Learners must successfully complete this coursebefore taking EDUC709.EDUC707 • Designing School-Based Instruction forWork-Based Learning Programs(EDUG)3 creditsLearners design instruction for work-based programs that connects students’ schoolexperiences to the world of work. Current employment trends. The role of humanresources in an organization. Career and technical student organizations. One ofthree courses needed for the Teacher Coordinator of Work-Based Learning License.Learners must successfully complete this course before taking EDUC709.EDUC709 • Implementing and MonitoringWork-Based Learning Programs(EDUG)4 creditsTools teacher coordinators will use to implement work-based learning. Monitoringprograms. Collaborating with the community, employers, school officials, andparents. Reporting to state and other agencies. Employment laws. One of threecourses needed for the Teacher Coordinator of Work-Based Learning License.Prerequisites: EDUC705, EDUC707.98