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Child Development

Part one is a study of children’s spiritual, physical, social, and intellectual development and needs, examining the role of parents and teachers in cultivating healthy growth in each aspect of the child’s life. The second part examines a variety of…

World Geography

This course is a study of the earth, its people, their cultures, and the present geopolitical landscape within the context of their historical developments.  The student will be introduced to the concepts of geography, the use of maps and the…

The Exceptional Learner

This course is an introduction to learning disabilities and other exceptional learning situations typically encountered in Anabaptist schools. Students will develop a conceptualization of how learning occurs and breaks down. They will gain a repertoire of tools for challenging situations,…

Reading and Responding to Literature

This workshop-style course explores the three major genres of imaginative literature–story, poetry, and drama–through active reading and various modes of engagement, including discussion, journaling, formal analysis, and creative response. Along the way, we’ll consider the role literature plays in cultivating…

Teaching Secondary English Language Arts

This course considers the why, what, and how of high school English, with a primary focus on literature and writing. In addition to deepening our knowledge of imaginative literature (see description for LIT 250), we will study and practice the…