Education & Teaching

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Building Strong Parent-Teacher Relationships

Colorado Christian University prepares teachers to make a meaningful impact on the world's next generation of learners with the study of education theory, classroom management, and child development, which includes the development of parent-teacher relationships to aid every child's development. Building strong parent-teacher relationships is paramount in the complex journey of our children's education. These relationships form the backbone...

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Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision Careers

If you're considering a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Colorado Christian University, you're on the path to an incredibly fulfilling career. This advanced degree opens doors to numerous opportunities where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Learn how CCU Online can help you explore various job prospects, from academia and school counseling to clinical supervision, to find the perfect fit for your skills...

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Why Teaching is a Good Career Choice

Teaching is one of the most rewarding careers one can choose; it can take a particular person to devote their lives to this challenging career path. You may have heard people talk about their jobs and how they go to work, collect their paycheck and look forward to retirement. Teaching is not a job. It's a way of life. Colorado Christian University is proud to provide several degree programs in education, and we admire any student who chooses...

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What are Continuing Education Courses?

Colorado Christian University is launching Continuing Education Courses within the Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics. You might be asking yourself: "What are Continuing Education Courses?" "Why are they important?" "What is the value of these courses?" "Are these courses accredited?" What are Continuing Education Courses? CCU's Continuing Education Courses are online, non-facilitated, self-paced courses taken for...

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Licensure and Non-Licensure Teaching Degrees

Written by Dean of Education, Wendy Wendover and Director of Undergraduate Education, Jeff Renfrow in the School of Education Professions at Colorado Christian University So you've decided that you want to pursue an online teaching degree but you need a little help making sense of the many options available to you. You may have already understood that there are programs for teaching different age groups such as early childhood education...

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6 Reasons to Become a Special Education Teacher

Dr. Marla J. Lohmann, Assistant Professor of Special Education at Colorado Christian University In today's classroom, about thirteen percent of students have been identified with a disability that requires special education services (National Center for Education Statistics, 2016). Special education teachers are uniquely trained to support the learning needs of students with disabilities and to ensure their educational, behavioral, social,...

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Time Management: Insights and Tips for Classroom Educators

How effective time management in classroom teaching will help you thrive Dr. Wendy Wendover, Dean of the School of Education Professions at Colorado Christian University Efficient use of class time will help student performance, and perhaps more importantly it will decrease teacher stress over time. Are you tired of feeling like you do not have enough time to do the important things in your life? Most of us reach moments when we have felt...

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5 Reasons Why You Should Teach at a Rural School

Kathy Johnson is the Assistant Director of the School of Education Professions in CCU’s College of Adult and Graduate Studies. Read her bio below. According to a Colorado Department of Education (CED) survey during the 2017/2018 school year, 85 percent of rural/small districts have noticed fewer initial or professionally licensed candidates applying for positions. And fewer applications are being received than there are vacant...

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