Institutes

EDI 611 The Bullying Phenomenon in Schools: How Can We Create Healthy School Communities? (1-3 SH)

Focuses on recognizing the bully-victim-bystander power dynamic that perpetuates overt and covert bullying in school and cyber-bullying in the community. Participants will explore research-based strategies for developing healthy school climates and patterns of relating to others that discourages harmful behaviors among students and educators. The course presents a restorative approach to discipline when bullying occurs in schools.

EDID 531 Understanding and Affirming Diversity in the Classroom (1 SH)

Explores approaches to help children and adolescents interact more positively and overcome intolerance. This reflective and activity-based workshop will examine underlying theory and research, as well as provide opportunities to practice strategies in small group participatory activities.

EDID 561 Conversational Spanish For Educators (3 SH)

Provides educators with an introduction to useful words and phrases for Spanish communication in the classroom. Teachers will acquire tools for communication in a culturally responsive framework and will also gain a basic understanding of the components of the target language.

EDAI 511 Learning the Language of Community (3 SH)

Presents an overview of key concepts critical to successful operation within the Anabaptist Christian community including an introduction to the people, the organizations and the vision of the church. Three key questions are examined:What is the ethics base for Anabaptist Christian Education? What is discipleship within the Anabaptist Christian community? What do you believe and model about truth seeking?

EDAI 521 Understanding the Roots of Community (3 SH)

Explores the theology and history of the Anabaptist movement, inviting students to articulate the significance of this movement for themselves as person and teacher. Who are the Anabaptists? Where do they come from? What is their story? What do Anabaptists believe? How do I fit into or respond to this story?

EDAI 531 Building Caring Communities (3 SH)

Explores the essential components of a vibrant diverse community with attention to service, conflict transformation, respect, simplicity, social justice, and creation care. Seeks to prepare teachers for transformational leadership based on commitments inherent in Mennonite Education and Anabaptist Mennonite faith and practice.

EDAI 541 Shaping a Community of Learners (3 SH)

Examines personal values and beliefs that form the integrity of the teacher’s soul and ultimately the learning environment. Teachers reflect on their spiritual journey, craft a personal mission statement for teaching, and integrate faith seamlessly into their classroom instruction. Faith development for children and youth will inform teaching practice that is content and grade specific. Pedagogical methods will be introduced and/or reviewed for their congruence with Anabaptist Mennonite faith and practice.

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