Course Descriptions for Bachelor of Education at Western 8 Education, Exams of Pedagogy

Download Course Descriptions for Bachelor of Education at Western 8 Education and more Exams Pedagogy in PDF only on Docsity! Western 8 Education Course Descriptions Bachelor of Education 2017-2018  2 Common Courses for All Programs YEAR ONE: EDUC 5007 Social Foundations An introduction to teaching as a profession through the study of the historical, colonial, political, socio-cultural, and legal dimensions of education. The course includes a critical focus on the structure, governance and contexts of Ontario education, relevant policies, and issues of equity to inform the practices of educators. 2 hours per week, full year, .5 credit. EDUC 5012 Creating Supportive Learning Environments Teacher Candidates learn to create inclusive, productive learning communities using meaningful, relevant, and culturally responsive instructional approaches. Candidates develop understandings about how the development of engaging and effective programs for students can build feelings of success, minimize behavioural concerns, and optimize learning for all students. 2 hours per week, full year, .50 credit. EDUC 5015Q Learning, Teaching, & Development Basic concepts, principles, and theories of learning and human development as they apply to teaching. Topics include establishing exemplary learning environments, selecting teaching strategies, differentiated instruction, universal instructional design, and the role of development in student transitions. 2 hours per week, first term, .25 credit. EDUC 5016S Special Education & Inclusion The role of the classroom teacher in the education of students with exceptionalities. Topics include Ministry of Education documents, the IEP and IPRC process, assessment for instruction, universal design, differentiated instruction, and the use of technology. An asset-based approach and strategies for inclusive education are emphasized. 2 hours per week, second term, .25 credit. EDUC 5423Q/S Aboriginal Education: Toward a Decolonizing Pedagogy for Teachers An exploration of the social, political, and historical contexts in which Aboriginal students receive schooling. Decolonizing pedagogical strategies, transformative learning activities, and learning contexts that provide promise for healing the ruptures in educational opportunities for Aboriginal students in Canada receive critical attention. 2 hours per week, first or second term, .25 credit. YEAR TWO: EDUC 5013Q Research and Assessment to Improve Student Learning Teacher Candidates learn how to gather information about their own students to serve in planning and assessment. They learn to use the iterative process of inquiry and data-based decision making to facilitate student learning and to use research in reflecting on their own practice. 2 hours per week, full year, .25 credit. EDUC 5018Q Mental Health Literacy – Supporting Social-Emotional Development Designed to assist classroom teachers in understanding development, mental health, depression, family dynamics, self- esteem, and access to care, and the effect of these issues on student learning. Intended to raise teachers’ awareness of signs that students may be in need of support. Online, full year .25 credit. EDUC 5019S Safe Schools A focus on the understandings and practical knowledge necessary to develop safe and caring learning environments for all school students, regardless of race, creed, ancestry, ability, colour, gender identification, or sexual orientation. Examination of current trends in school violence and school violence prevention programs in Ontario schools. 2 hours per week, full year, .25 credit. 5 Junior/Intermediate & Intermediate/Senior Teaching Subject (Curriculum) Courses Junior/Intermediate and Intermediate/Senior teacher candidates will be registered in the teaching subject course(s) to which they were admitted. All Teaching Subject courses are taken in YEAR ONE. CANADIAN and WORLD STUDIES EDUC 5212 Curriculum and Pedagogy in Canadian & World Studies - Geography A focus on curriculum and approaches to the teaching and learning of geography. Resources, assessment and evaluation procedures, and current issues in geography and social science education, including the use of geotechnologies and the place of environmental and sustainability education, are discussed.4 hours per week, full year, 1.0 credit EDUC 5213 Curriculum and Pedagogy in in Canadian & World Studies - History A critical examination of curriculum and instruction in history at the intermediate-senior level. A focus on approaches to teaching and learning, resources, assessment and evaluation, and on current issues and developments in history and social science education. 4 hours per week, full year, 1.0 credit EDUC 5240 Curriculum and Pedagogy in Canadian and World Studies - Economics An introduction to curriculum and instruction in Canadian and World Studies for the senior grades with a particular focus on the curriculum in Economics. 4 hours per week, full year, 1.0 credit EDUC 5242 Curriculum and Pedagogy in Canadian and World Studies - Law An introduction to curriculum and instruction in Canadian and World Studies for the intermediate/senior grades with a particular focus on the curriculum in Law. 4 hours per week, full year, 1.0 credit EDUC 5244 Curriculum and Pedagogy in Canadian and World Studies – Political Science An introduction to curriculum and instruction in Canadian and World Studies for the senior grades with a particular focus on the curriculum in Political Science. 4 hours per week, full year, 1.0 credit ENGLISH EDUC 5208 Curriculum and Pedagogy in Intermediate/Senior English An introduction to the historical and contemporary theories and practices of teaching English/Language Arts, Grades 7-12. Literature, literary theory, cultural/media studies, the sociology and psychology of literacy(ies) and language development, as well as curriculum design, implementation and assessment are included. 4 hours per week, full year, 1.0 credit FAMILY STUDIES EDUC 5210 Curriculum & Pedagogy in Intermediate/Senior Family Studies A focus on the theoretical premises of planning and implementing suitable curricula in the various areas of Family Studies, and on instructional strategies, learning activities, and curriculum development. Attention to resources, assessment and evaluation procedures, and current issues in Family Studies. 4 hours per week, full year, 1.0 credit. FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (MUST ALSO BE TAKEN BY PRIMARY/JUNIOR FRENCH CANDIDATES) EDUC 5107 French as a Second Language in Elementary Schools This course is intended for students who plan to teach French as a second language, core or immersion, in elementary schools. It will familiarize them with both past and current approaches to teaching French, textbooks commonly used, and techniques for teaching and testing French in a great variety of situations. 2 hours per week, full year, .5 credit. EDUC 5211 Curriculum and Pedagogy in Intermediate/Senior French Methods of teaching French as a Second Language, Grades 7-12. Students are introduced to theories of modern language learning and pedagogy applied to curriculum delivery and development. Motivation, classroom management, and student diversity in the modern language classroom will be addressed. 4 hours per week, full year, 1.0 credit HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION EDUC 5220 Curriculum and Pedagogy in Intermediate/Senior Health & Physical Education An examination and application of instructional theories, teaching strategies and evaluation techniques for secondary school physical education. Approaches to curriculum development and the evaluation of resource materials. Motivation, student diversity and classroom management are also addressed. 4 hours per week, full year, 1.0 credit 6 MATHEMATICS EDUC 5136 Teaching and Learning Mathematics The professional and theoretical perspectives associated with learning and pedagogy in mathematics. Participants will be expected to reflect critically on both theory and practice, based upon psychological, epistemological, mathematical, and current pedagogical and curricular approaches, in light of how mathematics is taught in schools. 2 hours per week, full year, .5 credit. EDUC 5236 Mathematics for Teachers A focus on making mathematics engaging and meaningful for learners. Participants explore ways to develop connected knowledge, consistent beliefs, and positive attitudes towards mathematics, and are introduced to research on the nature, role, and development of teachers' knowledge of mathematics. 2 hours per week, full year, .5 credit. MUSIC EDUC 5137 Curriculum & Pedagogy in Vocal and Instrumental Music for the Intermediate Grades A focus on the creative process in integrated and learner-centered classrooms. Topics include the development of a philosophy of music education and its relationship to general principles of education, and the acquisition of the understandings, skills, and language required to teach music in intermediate classrooms. 2 hours per week, full year, .5 credit. EDUC 5239 Curriculum and Pedagogy in Instrumental Music for the Senior Grades The development of teaching strategies for contemporary instrumental techniques and curriculum, with appropriate resources. An emphasis on competent, reflective practice. Theories of learning, teaching, and integration are linked with music-making in classroom settings. 2 hours per week, full year, .5 credit. EDUC 5237 Curriculum & Pedagogy in Vocal Music for the Senior Grades A critical examination of contemporary learning theories in music education for the senior grades. Emphasis on pedagogy; curriculum design, development and assessment; resources and repertoire in vocal music; and teaching in the diverse classroom. 2 hours per week, full year, .5 credit. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION EDUC 5138 Curriculum & Pedagogy in Religious Education for the Intermediate Grades An examination of the religious education curriculum for the intermediate grades in Ontario Catholic schools and of the foundations of religious learning in a faith-based learning and teaching environment. Emphasis on theological background, religious literacy, pedagogical skill, curriculum design, and the effective planning and teaching of the religious education curriculum. 2 hours per week, full year, .5 credit. Antirequisite: Religious Education 5445/5446 Teaching in Roman Catholic Elementary/Secondary Schools EDUC 5238 Curriculum and Pedagogy in Religious Education for the Senior Grades An examination of ecclesiastical, constitutional, catechetical, and political contexts surrounding the Ontario Catholic Religious Education Curriculum, and of theories of adolescent spirituality, faith, and moral development. Teacher Candidates are encouraged to understand teaching as a vocation and the role of the teacher as scholar-practitioner and reflective practitioner. 2 hours per week, full year, .5 credit. Antirequisite: Religious Education 5446, Teaching Strategies for Roman Catholic Secondary Schools SCIENCES EDUC 5202 Curriculum and Pedagogy in Senior Biology An introduction to curriculum and pedagogy in science with particular emphasis on biology. A focus on pedagogical practice and theoretical perspectives on science teaching, the nature of science, and cognitive, behavioural and social theories of science learning and adolescent development. Ontario secondary science curricula are also examined. 4 hours per week, full year, 1.0 credit EDUC 5205 Curriculum and Pedagogy in Senior Chemistry An introduction to curriculum and instruction in chemistry in the Intermediate-Senior divisions. Students design and critique instructional approaches based on a consideration of the nature of science and science education. Attention to constructivis t, cognitive, behavioural and social theories of learning, and to motivation, student diversity and classroom management. 4 hours per week, full year, 1.0 credit 7 EDUC 5221 Curriculum and Pedagogy in Senior Physics A critical introduction to curricula and pedagogy in science with particular emphasis on physics. A focus on pedagogical practice and on the theoretical perspectives in science, learning, instruction, and society which can guide that practice. An explici tly developmental approach requiring teachers to assume responsibility for their own professional growth. 4 hours per week, full year, 1.0 credit EDUC 5223 Curriculum and Pedagogy in Intermediate/Senior Science-General An introduction to curriculum and pedagogy in science with particular focus on pedagogical practice. An examination of theoretical perspectives in science teaching including the nature of science, cognitive, behavioural and social theories of science learning, and adolescent development. Ontario secondary science curricula are also examined. 4 hours per week, full year, 1.0 credit SOCIAL STUDIES and HUMANITIES EDUC 5214 Curriculum and Pedagogy in in Social Studies and Humanities - Social Studies General An introduction to curriculum and pedagogy in the Social Studies. A focus on instructional strategies, learning activities, resources, assessment and evaluation procedures, and current issues in contemporary social studies including environmental and sustainability education. 4 hours per week, full year, 1.0 credit EDUC 5243 Curriculum and Pedagogy in Social Studies and Humanities - Philosophy An introduction to curriculum and instruction in Social Studies and Humanities for the intermediate/senior grades with a particular focus on the curriculum in Philosophy. 4 hours per week, full year, 1.0 credit Other Intermediate/Senior Courses All Intermediate/Senior Teacher Candidates will register for these courses in YEAR TWO: EDUC 5439Q Supporting English Language Learners A focus on ways in which teachers of linguistically and culturally diverse groups can support the language and literacy development of students for whom English is an additional language. Emphasis on practical strategies useful in diverse mainstream classrooms. 2 hours per week, full year, .25 credit. EDUC 5457 A Pedagogy of Multiliteracies An introduction to multiliteracies with emphasis on supporting meaning making and critical analysis across the curriculum. Topics include assessing semiotic demands in a course, multimodal literacies, digital literacies, funds of knowledge, and participatory culture. 4 hours per week, full year, .5 credit. 10 STEM YEAR ONE: EDUC 5465 Introduction to STEM Education An introduction to the nature and value of integrated and multi-disciplinary collaborations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education. Teacher Candidates develop critical perspectives and explore issues in STEM education in terms of policy and practice. 2 hours per week, full year, .5 credit. EDUC 5467 Computational Thinking in Mathematics and Science Education A critical introduction to the role of computer coding and digital making as ways of teaching mathematics and science concepts and relationships. The history, current trends, and future possibilities of computational thinking in mathematics and science education are situated with the broader context of mathematics, science, and technology education. 2 hours per week, full year, .5 credit YEAR TWO: EDUC 5466 Curriculum and Pedagogy in STEM Education A focus on STEM education within the broader curricular spectrum. Teacher Candidates develop pedagogical content knowledge, and skills, technologies, instructional strategies, and assessments to support the design and development of STEM projects. 4 hours per week, full year, .5 credit. URBAN EDUCATION YEAR ONE: EDUC 5477 Urban Schools – Year 1 An examination of social, political, economic, and educational factors that affect student achievement and engagement in urban schools. Issues of race, ethnicity, class, poverty, gender, sexual orientation, and other background factors are explored. Teacher Candidates acquire critical frameworks to assist in addressing inequities in urban schools. 2 hours per week, full year, .50 credit. YEAR TWO: EDUC 5476 Investigating Urban Schools: A Case Study Approach An introduction to a case study approach for investigating equity issues in urban schools. Teacher Candidates identify appropriate topics and investigative methods, and reflect upon their findings in terms of relevant literature and their own experiences in urban schools. 4 hours per week, full year, .50 credit. Elective Courses For all Teacher Candidates, course overload may be required: YEAR ONE: EDUC 5445 Teaching in Roman Catholic Elementary Schools Curricula and teaching strategies for prospective teachers in Roman Catholic Separate Schools. Particular emphasis is placed on the Canadian Catechism Program and the Family Life Education Program used in Catholic elementary schools. 2 hours per week, full year, .5 credit Antirequisite: Religious Education 5138, Curriculum and Pedagogy in Religious Education for Roman Catholic Secondary Schools Note: Teachers seeking employment in Catholic schools must complete this course either during the B.Ed. program or as an Additional Qualification afterwards. 11 EDUC 5446 Teaching in Roman Catholic Secondary Schools A contemporary philosophy of Catholic education for secondary school teachers. The role of the teacher in building community within the school and in fostering students’ spiritual quest and sense of social responsibility will be examined, as will Catholic Graduate expectations and Catholic Course Profiles for various subjects. 2 hours per week, full year, .5 credit Antirequisite: Religious Education 5238, Curriculum and Pedagogy in Religious Education for Roman Catholic Secondary Schools Note: Teachers seeking employment in Catholic schools must complete this course either during the B.Ed. program or as an Additional Qualification afterwards. For Intermediate/Senior Teacher Candidates ONLY: YEAR ONE: EDUC 5425S Teaching Grades 7 & 8 Designed to assist students in the Intermediate/Senior program in extending and applying their knowledge of the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical characteristics of early adolescent learners, and in addressing corresponding implications for curriculum, instruction, and school organization. 2 hours per week, second term, .25 credit EDUC 5467 Computational Thinking in Mathematics and Science Education A critical introduction to the role of computer coding and digital making as ways of teaching mathematics and science concepts and relationships. The history, current trends, and future possibilities of computational thinking in mathematics and science education are situated with the broader context of mathematics, science, and technology education. 2 hours per week, full year, .5 credit YEAR TWO: EDUC 5425Q Teaching Grades 7 & 8 Designed to assist students in the Intermediate/Senior program in extending and applying their knowledge of the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical characteristics of early adolescent learners, and in addressing corresponding implications for curriculum, instruction, and school organization. 2 hours per week, full year, .25 credit EDUC 5444Q International Education (may not be taken by those in the International specialty area) In this course pre-service students will explore opportunities for working in educational contexts internationally in the private, public and NGO sectors. The practical, personal, and ethical challenges of living abroad and teaching/learning across cultures will be examined. Topics will include: current international teaching opportunities, practical and ethical challenges, comparisons of schooling across countries/regions, and pedagogies to support inter-cultural learning. 2 hours per week, full year, .25 credit EDUC 5424 Teaching for Equity & Social Justice (may not be taken by those in the Urban Schools specialty area) A focus on issues of equity—race, culture, religion, gender, social class, sexuality, and disability—in education. Critical analysis of school curricula and classroom practice. Development of teaching strategies appropriate for an increasingly diverse and heterogeneous student population. 4 hours per week, full year, .50 credit EDUC 5499Q Special Topics: LGB2TQ Issues in Education This course will foster a comprehensive and critical understanding of the political and cultural landscape of education for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, two-spirit, queer/questioning (LGBT2Q) youth. Students will learn to recognize and address homophobia, transphobia, heterosexism, cissexism, and hetero/cisnormativity in school and society. Queer, trans, and anti-oppressive theories will be drawn upon to spotlight LGBT2Q-based inequities and direct attention to what educators can do to support LGBT2Q+ youth, and cultivate safer, more inclusive, and just school environments for gender, sexual, and romantic minorities (GSRM). 2 hours per week, full year, .25 credit EDUC 5499Q Special Topics: Integrative Technologies for the Music Classroom Today’s music educator has access to an amazing array of technologies that can be used to enhance students’ learning experiences in all aspects of the development of individual musicianship. From composition software to digital music instruments to powerful yet user-friendly recording and post production equipment to web-based opportunities for instruction and creative collaboration, there is a vast range of options by which technology can be used to facilitate student learning. 12 This course will explore how a number of these options may be integrated effectively into the music program. There will be opportunities for hands on experience with creative music technologies, and the course will include a day-long workshop with guest music educators who have developed highly successful integrative strategies for their programs. .Non-music students may enroll in this elective. 4 hours per week, full year, .25 credit EDUC 5499Q Special Topics: Listening, creating and responding: Creativity in the music classroom The revised Ontario Arts Curriculum (2009) has a strong emphasis on engagement of students in creative learning experiences in the Arts. This may appear challenging to introduce to mainly performance-based curricula. This course will examine the planning, managing and facilitating of creative music experiences in the classroom for students of all ages and stages. The course will result in students producing a shared padlet (https://padlet.com) of creativity resources to take into their future professional practice. Non-music students may enroll in this elective. 4 hours per week, full year, .25 credit