Education (BA)

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Secondary Math

The major in mathematics education is designed to prepare Christian teachers qualified to teach mathematics subjects to teenagers in grades 7 through 12. Emphasis is placed on thorough mastery of the important mathematical concepts. Ability to do college-level math reasoning problems is expected. Professional preparation in education skills will enable the student to apply classroom learning to a classroom setting. Computer adaptation useful to the math classroom will also be emphasized. This major may also serve as preparation for other than classroom careers in mathematics. (Students who do not have adequate high school background in mathematics or who do not demonstrate adequate mathematics comprehension and skills as measured on a standardized test can expect to take preliminary mathematics 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, or 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-visuals, tutoring, evaluating, and teaching. Supervised student teaching (6 credit hours) is accomplished during the fourth year. The High School Department of HSCA 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 count 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 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 possess a framework of professional attitudes, skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to serve in the ministry of Christian education.
5. The student will acquire teaching skills through practicum experiences and student teaching.
6. The student will acquire mastery of mathematical concepts in order to teach mathematics subjects to grades 7 through 12.