The Bachelor of Arts in Teaching curriculum aims to lead students to: (Click to read more)

1. Systematically explore educational theory and practice.
2. Integrate newly acquired knowledge into a holistic educational philosophy that values moral development and pastoral care for the individual.
3. Critically analyse educational methodologies to justify appropriate application and practice in a given educational context.
4. Conduct creative research study involving systematic investigation, critical and reflective thought as well as documentation.
5. Develop leadership skills in education areas.
6. Develop the capacity to continuously learn and adapt to the changing educational environments.
7. Have a thorough understanding of theory and methodology in one of the Teaching / education areas.
8. Use well-developed communication skills to deal effectively with all levels of organisation.
9. Display a thorough understanding of the development of morals and values, their relationship to education and the ethics of the educator.
10. Develop an understanding of legal, ethical and policy issues related to education and psychology contexts and be able to apply these to real-world situations.
11. Be able to use, analyze and evaluate information technology in education.

General Education Courses: not less than 31 credits

Humanities (9 credits)

  • GENL 311 Survey of Major World Religions

6 credits of the following:

  • GENL 103 Origins of Life (3 Credits)
  • GENL 116 Life and Teaching of Jesus* (3 Credits)
  • GENL 119 Understanding Self and Society (3 Credits)
  • GENL 121 God and Human Life (3 Credits)
  • GENL 213 Human Destiny (3 Credits)
  • GENL 215 Ethical Models (3 Credits)
  • GENL 270 History of Adventist Christianity* (3 Credits)
    * GENL 116 and GENL 270 are required for SDA teaching certification

Language (6 credits)

  • GENL 111 English Composition I (3 Credits)
  • GENL 112 English Composition II (3 Credits)

Mathematics and Science (6 credits)

  • GENL 114 Computer Concepts and Application (3 Credits)
  • GENL 117 Health and Fitness (3 Credits)

Social Sciences (10 credits)

  • GENL 101 Orientation to Higher Education (1 Credit)
  • GENL 115 General Psychology (3 Credits)
  • GENL 312 Marriage and Family (3 Credits)

One of the following:

  • GENL 214 Interpersonal Communication (3 Credits)
  • GENL 218 Cross Cultural Communication (3 Credits)
  • GENL 227 Thinking Critically on Current Issues (3 Credits)
  • GENL 313 Personal Finance (3 Credits)

Professional Courses: not less than 98 credits

Teaching Profession (Core): 36 credits

Teaching Profession: 24 credits

  • EDUC 175 Principles of Teaching and Learning (3 Credits)
  • EDUC 220 Psychology for Learning (3 Credits)
  • EDUC 270 Philosophy of Education and Integration of Faith and Learning (3 Credits)
  • EDUC 284 Managing the Learning Environment (3 Credits)
  • EDUC 326 Introduction to Curriculum Development (3 Credits)
  • EDUC 354 Research for Learning Development (3 Credits)
  • EDUC 363 Quality Assurance in Education (3 Credits)
  • EDUC 390 Learning Assessment and Evaluation (3 Credits)

Internship: 12 credits

  • EDUC 182 Professional Experience I (1 Credit)
  • EDUC 282 Professional Experience II (2 Credits)
  • EDUC 361 Professional Experience III (3 Credits)
  • EDUC 460 Professional Experience IV (6 Credits)

Major Courses: 62 credits

Major Emphasis Courses: 42 credits

  • EDUC 151 English Competence for Elementary School Teachers (3 Credits)
  • EDUC 154 Science Competence for Elementary School Teachers (3 Credits)
  • EDUC 253 Mathematics Competence for Elementary School Teachers (3 Credits)
  • EDUC 257 Social Studies Competence for Elementary School Teachers (3 Credits)
  • EDUC 237 Innovation and Digital Technology for Learning (3 Credits)
  • EDUC 344 Methods of Teaching Mathematics (3 Credits)
  • EDUC 345 Methods of Teaching Language Arts (3 Credits)
  • EDUC 360 Methods of Teaching Social Studies (3 Credits)
  • EDUC 431 Being a Professional Teacher (3 Credits)
  • EDUC 443 Methods of Teaching Science (3 Credits)
  • EDUC 472 Independent Study in Elementary Education (3 Credits)
  • PSYC 213 Child and Adolescent Development (3 Credits)
    And two of the following courses:
  • EDUC 447 Methods of Teaching Bible and Religion (3 Credits)
  • EDUC 449 Methods of Teaching Health and Fitness (3 Credits)
  • MUSC 451 Methods of Teaching Music in the Classroom and School (3 Credits)

Major Electives: 20 credits

  • EDUC 256 Children’s Literature and Poetry (3 Credits)
  • EDUC 271 Thai Language and Culture for Teachers* (3 Credits)
  • EDUC 461 Elementary School Administration (3 Credits)
  • EDUC 471 Current Issues and Trends in Elementary Education (2 Credits)
  • ENGL 152 Approaches to Reading (3 Credits)
  • ENGL 251 Public Speaking (3 Credits)
  • ENGL 352 English Grammar (3 Credits)
  • ENGL 357 Creative Writings (3 Credits)
  • MUSC 361 Fundamentals of Music Education (2 Credits)
  • PUHE 264 Community Nutrition (3 Credits)
  • PSYC 315 Psychology of the Exceptional Child (3 Credits)
  • PSYC 325 Fundamentals of Guidance and Counseling (3 Credits)
    * This course is required for students who plan to apply for a teaching
    license in Thailand

Free Electives: 6 credits

Students may choose any courses offered by any faculty in Asia-Pacific International University.

First Year

First Semester

Course TitleCredits
EDUC 151 English Competence for Elementary School Teachers3
GENL 101 Orientation to Higher Education1
GENL 103 Origins of Life3
GENL 111 English Composition I3
GENL 115 General Psychology3
GENL 117 Health and Fitness3
Total16

Second Semester

Course TitleCredits
EDUC 154 Science Competence for Elementary School Teachers3
EDUC 175 Principles of Teaching and Learning3
EDUC 182 Professional Experience I1
GENL 112 English Composition II3
GENL 114 Computer Concepts and Applications3
GENL 116 Life and Teaching of Jesus (or GE alternative)3
Total16

Summer Session

Course TitleCredits
PSYC 213 Child and Adolescent Development3
Free Elective3
Total6

Second Year

First Semester

Course TitleCredits
EDUC 237 Innovation and Digital Technology for Learning3
EDUC 253 Mathematics Competence for Elementary School Teachers3
EDUC 271 Thai Language and Culture for Teachers (major elective)3
EDUC 363 Quality Assurance in Education3
ENGL 251 Public Speaking (or major elective alternative)3
Total15

Second Semester

Course TitleCredits
EDUC 220 Psychology for Learning3
EDUC 256 Children’s Literature and Poetry (major elective)3
EDUC 282 Professional Experience II2
EDUC 284 Managing the Learning Environment3
PUHE 264 Community Nutrition (or major elective alternative)3
GENL 313 Personal Finance (or GE alternative)3
Total17

Summer Session

Course TitleCredits
EDUC 257 Social Studies Competence for Elementary School Teachers3
Total6

Third Year

First Semester

Course TitleCredits
EDUC 345 Methods of Teaching Language Arts3
EDUC 361 Professional Experience III3
EDUC 326 Introduction to Curriculum Development3
GENL 311 Survey of Major World Religions3
MUSC 361 Fundamentals of Music Education (major elective)2
PSYC 315 Psychology of the Exceptional Child (major elective)3
Total17

Second Semester

Course TitleCredits
EDUC 344 Methods of Teaching Mathematics3
EDUC 354 Research for Learning Development3
EDUC 360 Methods of Teaching Social Studies3
EDUC 390 Learning Assessment and Evaluation3
GENL 312 Marriage and Family3
Total15

Summer Session

Course TitleCredits
EDUC 431 Being a Professional Teacher3
EDUC 270 Philosophy of Education and Integration of Faith and Learning3
Total6

Fourth Year

First Semester

Course TitleCredits
EDUC 443 Methods of Teaching Science3
EDUC 447 Methods of Teaching Bible and Religion (or alterative)3
EDUC 449 Methods of Teaching Health and Fitness (or alterative)3
EDUC 461 Elementary School Administration3
MUSC 451 Methods of Teaching Music in the Classroom (or alter.)3
Free Elective3
Total15

Second Semester

Course TitleCredits
EDUC 460 Professional Experience IV6
EDUC 472 Independent Study in Elementary Education3
Total9

General Education Learning Outcomes

1. Ethics and Morals
Learning Outcomes

  1. Has moral standards, adheres to an ethical code of conduct in professional life, and serves as a role model to others.
  2. Is honest and faithful to oneself and to others.
  3. Has a sacrificial spirit, a heart for public service, and understands oneself and others.
  4. Has self-discipline and a sense of responsibility, respects others’ rights, and is a good listener.
  5. Respects the rules and regulations of organizations and society.

Teaching Strategies

  1. Faculty members are good role models and instill the value of honesty while teaching classes.
  2. Establish rules that promote self-discipline and a sense of responsibility, such as punctuality dress code and academic honesty.
  3. Encourage students to participate in and organize activities that provide academic and professional services to society.
  4. Encourage students to participate in/ organize activities that build Ethics and Moral Values.
  5. Teach through actual situations.
  6. Teach through lectures.
  7. Special lectures by experienced persons.
  8. Teach through discussions.
  9. Personal or group assignments.

Evaluation Methods

  1. Evaluate from submission of assignments.
  2. Evaluate from punctual attendance.
  3. Evaluate from self-discipline via appropriate dress and following of university rules and regulations.
  4. Evaluate from student participation in activities.
  5. Evaluate from student responsible on the assignments.
  6. Evaluate from behavioral observation and student participation in class.
  7. Evaluate by using examinations.

2. Knowledge
Learning Outcomes

  1. Understands fundamental concepts and principles in various fields including the Social Sciences, Humanities, Sciences and Languages.
  2. Has a knowledge and understanding of principles, theories and concepts in knowledge that are studied.
  3. Is able to analyze and explain the principles of courses that are studied.
  4. Is able to integrate and apply knowledge appropriately in real-life situations.

Teaching Strategies

  1. Teach through lectures include a variety of teaching methodologies based on course content that emphasize student-centered.
  2. Teach through discussions.
  3. Teach through practice in laboratory.
  4. Teach through project-based instruction.
  5. Teach through self-study.
  6. Using situations, problems and case studies.
  7. Using actual situations.
  8. Emphasize participative learning by using collaborative and cooperative methodology.
  9. Personal or group assignments.
  10. Field trips.

Evaluation Methods

  1. Sectional quizzes, midterm examination and final examination.
  2. Case study analysis reports.
  3. Practice assessment.
  4. Report/Project assessment.
  5. Presentation assessment.
  6. Self-assessment, Peer assessment, Teacher assessment.
  7. Behavioral Observation and student participation in class.

3. Cognitive Skills
Learning Outcomes

  1. Understands concepts and is able to think systematically.
  2. Able to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate problems by using knowledge obtained through study.
  3. Able to apply knowledge to solve problems in various situations properly and appropriately.

Teaching Strategies

  1. Teach through discussions to foster analytical thinking.
  2. Teach through problem-based learning or case studies related to course content.
  3. Teach through experiential learning with actual situations, field trips.
  4. Emphasize application of theory in actual situations.
  5. Teach through self-study.
  6. Personal or group assignments.

Evaluation Methods

  1. Evaluate by using examinations.
  2. Case study analysis reports.
  3. Evaluate from problem solving processes and analytical performance.
  4. Evaluate from actual work performance.
  5. Report/Project assessment.
  6. Presentation assessment.

4. Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility
Learning Outcomes

  1. Has good human relation skills, is able to adapt to situations and organizational culture.
  2. Is responsible to society, organizations, and for assigned work.
  3. Able to assume the roles of either a leader or a follower in various circumstances.

Teaching Strategies

  1. Use a variety of teaching methodologies that emphasize student-centered learning by using problems, case studies and actual situations.
  2. Emphasize interaction between student and student, student and teacher, student and service recipient.
  3. Organize group activities to foster the roles of leader and follower.
  4. Organize learning from practical activities or projects that promotes team work and leadership skills.

Evaluation Methods

  1. Evaluate students’ interpersonal skills and sense of responsibility by using cooperative learning methods.
  2. Self-assessment, Peer assessment, Teacher assessment.
  3. Behavioral observation and student participation.
  4. Evaluate learner on leadership skills and how they assume the roles of leader and follower in different kinds of situations.
  5. Evaluate ability to work with others and as a team.
  6. Evaluate the responsiveness from the practical section.

5. Quantitative Analytical, Communication and Information Technology Skills
Learning Outcomes

  1. Able to use knowledge in mathematics or statistics to analyze data and present it in a suitable manner.
  2. Able to communicate with others appropriately through listening, speaking, reading, writing, and presenting information.
  3. Able to use information technology skills to search for, collect, analyze, and present data properly.

Teaching Strategies

  1. Organize activities that emphasize quantitative analytical skills through practice exercises, solving mathematical or statistical problems, and applying these principles in actual situations.
  2. Organize activities that emphasize the communication skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and presenting.
  3. Provide learning experience in selecting and using information technology to search for data and communicates it clearly in many formats.
  4. Provide learning experience in presenting information that is appropriate in terms of the audience, content, and channel.

Evaluation Methods

  1. Evaluate numerical skills through examinations.
  2. Evaluate communication skills through examinations, observation, or assignments that measure listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
  3. Evaluate information technology skills through examinations, project reports and presentations.

Professional Learning Outcomes

1. Ethics and Morals
Learning Outcomes

  1. Understand and acquire values, ethics, and morals in educational administration
  2. Be Honest and learn self-discipline with regards to time and responsibility to oneself, to one’s profession, and to society
  3. Demonstrate personal skills in respecting others, leading, and following in a group or team work
  4. Respect rules and regulations of organizations and society.

Teaching Strategies

  1. Establish an organization culture that fosters self-discipline in students by class attendance regulations
  2. Learning from actual situations
  3. Learning from group role play by practicing leader and follower roles
  4. Learning from case studies related to moral and ethical issues
  5. Establish rules that promote honesty, such as rules about plagiarism
  6. Integrate moral and ethical standards into all courses, and organize moral and ethical activities

Evaluation Methods

  • There are different types of evaluation during the class period, after class, and after graduation. This evaluation includes student self-assessment, along with evaluation by peers, teachers, and internship work supervisors. The evaluation methods include interviews, observation, questionnaires, focus groups, recording notes, and other related measurements. The contents of the evaluation include at least the following: class attendance, submission of assignments, participating in activities, doing high quality work, self-discipline, responsiveness, and work performance.

2. Knowledge
Learning Outcomes

  1. Acquire knowledge and understanding of the principles and theories pertinent to the field of studies
  2. Exhibit ability to analyze problems and to understand and explain the needs in the education area
  3. Show interest and be cognizant of recent and ongoing knowledge developments in the field of studies
  4. Display a broad knowledge within the field of studies
  5. Foster the integration of what is learnt with other related disciplines

Teaching Strategies

  1. Emphasize theory and application in actual situations
  2. Emphasize participative learning
  3. Use problems and case studies
  4. Learn from actual situations and field trips
  5. Lecturing and discussion
  6. Research, analysis, and independent study
  7. Selected topic presentation and group study

Evaluation Methods

  1. Sectional quizzes
  2. Midterm and final examination
  3. Student reports and assignments
  4. Case study analysis reports
  5. Independent study and projects
  6. Class presentation

3. Cognitive Skills
Learning Outcomes

  1. Think systematically and holistically
  2. Be able to search, define, and evaluate information for solving problems creatively
  3. Be able to apply knowledge and skills to solve educational problems appropriately

Teaching Strategies

  1. Case studies
  2. Group discussion
  3. Independent study
  4. Projects

Evaluation Methods

  1. Ability to analyze and solve problems in case studies
  2. Evaluate from problem solving processes, independent study, and analytical performance, such as case study analysis presentations, independent study reports, group discussion reports, and seminars

4. Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility
Learning Outcomes

  1. Be able to communicate effectively to different groups of people
  2. Be able to assist and facilitate problem solving in different situations in individual or group contexts, both as leader and a team member
  3. Responsible for individual work and/or group work and professional development

Teaching Strategies

  1. Emphasize interaction between student and student, student and teacher, and student and service recipient
  2. Organize group activities to foster the roles of leader and follower
  3. Organize learning from practical activities promotes team work and leadership skills
  4. Organize learning from practical activities that promotes team work in multicultural situations

Evaluation Methods

  1. Evaluate leaners on how they assume the roles of leader and follower
  2. Evaluate leadership skills in different kinds of situations
  3. Evaluate ability to work with others and as teams
  4. Evaluate responsiveness from practical activities

5. Quantitative Analytical, Communication, and IT Skills
Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate skills in applying quantitative tools for problem solving
  2. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in oral and/or written formats
  3. Be able to choose appropriate types of media for presentation.

Teaching Strategies

  1. Organize activities that emphasize communication skills in speaking, listening, and writing between two people and with groups
  2. Provide learning experience in selecting and using information technology for communication
  3. Provide learning experience in selecting, using information, and presenting information that is appropriate in terms of the audience, content, and channel employed

Evaluation Methods

  1. Evaluation on learning activities by observation and assessment of speaking and writing skills
  2. Listening assessment
  3. Analysis of information by examining documents, case study analysis reports, research output, and independent study