Education (BA)

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Secondary Education

The major in Secondary English education is designed to prepare Christian teachers qualified to teach English subjects to teenagers in grades 7 through 12. Emphasis is placed on a broad exposure to the great masterpieces of English and American literature. A thorough review of grammar and development of composition skills are expected in this program. Professional preparation in educational skills prepares the Christian teacher to teach English subjects. This major can also serve as excellent preparation for careers in journalism, communications and writing. (Students who do not have adequate high school background or who do not demonstrate adequate verbal and reading skills can elect to take preliminary courses that do not count toward their major.)

Because all of the concentration courses required for these fields may not be offered at Hobe Sound Bible College, courses can be taken at another accredited institution or through our long distance department and transferred to HSBC to be applied toward this degree.

General Requirements

Students will have immediate and continuing contact with adolescents and their learning environment. In the sophomore year, each student is required to spend one hour per week observing in the following areas: classroom, high school chapel, class meetings, and other special activities approved by the chairperson. The majority of this time will be spent in classroom observation. In the junior year two hours per week will be spent helping a classroom teacher in the following areas: attendance, audio-visual aids, tutoring, evaluating, and teaching. Supervised student teaching (6 credit hours) is accomplished during the fourth year. The High School Department of Hobe Sound Christian Academy will be the demonstration-learning laboratory for the future secondary teacher. Education majors must earn at least a C in all courses in “professional education” and in their “major” in order for the credit to be counted toward a degree.

Objectives

1. The student will demonstrate, in their spiritual, intellectual, and social growth, lives filled with the Holy Spirit.
2. The student will be able to explain the biblical and philosophical basis for Christian education.
3. The student will portray a true Christian worldview while seeking to integrate all truth with the Word of God.
4. The student will acquire teaching skills through methods courses, practicum experiences and student teaching.
5. The student will possess a framework of professional attitudes, skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to serve in the ministry of Christian teaching.
6. The student will teach English subjects to grades 7 through 12 with emphasis in using oral and written communication skills to communicate God’s truth.