Introduction to Education Studies
Major issues and problems in the organization, staffing and planning of schools and school services today.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Curriculum Theory and Design
Theoretical conceptions of curriculum and how these connect with philosophies of education and practices of curriculum design and curriculum change.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
School Learning
(also offered as CHYS 2F01)
Psychological processes involved in learning in a school setting. Cognitive theories of learning applied to examples in each of the major school subject areas with emphasis on the specific nature of the learning associated with each subject. Topics may include individual differences and problems in evaluating school learning.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: CHYS 1F90 or PSYC 1F90.
The Process of Teaching
Introduction to the study of teacher behaviour through a systematic explora-tion of the assumptions, educational purposes, teaching strategies, curricular designs and materials and the social and psychological theory underlying selected models of teaching. The alternative patterns by which teachers may model their behaviour. Students will be required to familiarize themselves with current educational concepts and recent literature in the field.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Family, Schools and Literacy
Research and issues in family literacy and parental involvement in education. Stra-tegies for intervention and home-school collaboration in literacy development.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Focus on Early Childhood Education I
(also offered as CHYS 3P50)
Early childhood education programs for children from birth to age eight. Topics include the historical and societal in-fluences on early childhood education, program models derived from theories of learning and child development and research on the effectiveness of these programs.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: CHYS 2F10.
Focus on Early Childhood Education II
(also offered as CHYS 3P52)
Methods in early childhood education programs for children from birth to age eight. Topics include curricula, instruc-tional strategies and evaluative techniques.
Lectures, seminar/lab, 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite: EDUC 3P50.
Note: enrolment limited to 25 students to be determined by academic standing. Students will be involved in a field placement working with young children in a community setting.
Gender Issues in Teaching and Learning
(also offered as WISE 3P60)
Theoretical and practical aspects of feminist engagement with pedagogic processes within/against both traditional and alternative educational contexts; examination of levels and components of education from a variety of feminist theoretical perspectives; pedagogic and political consequences of ideology critique and alternative practices.
Lectures, seminar 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to WISE majors until date specified in the BIRT guide. Students must have a minimum of 6.0 overall credits.
Mathematical and Scientific Learning and Teaching
Children's mathematical and scientific thinking in relation to developments in cognitive science, together with instruc-tional strategies, materials and evaluation procedures. Topics include develop-mental perspectives on children's scientific reasoning, general vs. domain specific problem solving, the role of indivi-dual differences and learning styles, cognitive process evaluation methods, computer applications in mathematics and science instruction.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to BSc/BEd majors.
Note: a school-based practicum is required.
Student Assessment
Enhancement of prospective teachers' skills in the area of measurement and evaluation emphasizing teacher-made tests. Types, purposes and interpretations of standardized tests and issues and concerns related to testing and measure-ment. Review of authentic or alternative assessment and classroom, school and regional evaluation policies.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to BPhEd(honours)/BEd majors.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in EDUC 8P04.
Reflection on Practice
Classroom interactions in relation to beliefs, values and pedagogy. Students will plan classroom actions, act, observe their plans in action and reflect on the results before using the experience to replan. The reflective process will include both group interactions and individuals responses.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to CHYS BA/BEd, BPhEd(honours)/BEd and BSc/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 credits.
Enterprise Studies
Introduction to the philosophy, principles and methodology of enterprise education through examination of materials in Enterprise Education at the local, national and international levels.
Lectures, seminar, fieldwork, 20 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Enterprise Education Extended Program.
Note: this course runs for 4 weeks in July/August.
Enterprise Education and Teaching
Application of enterprise education to school curriculum and teaching; focus on the Ontario provincial curriculum guidelines; models for school/community partnerships.
Lectures, seminar, fieldwork. 20 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Enterprise Education Extended Program.
Note: this course runs for 4 weeks in July/August.
Journey into Enterprise
Identification of entrepreneurial opportunities and ventures; experience in developing an entrepreneurial plan; practicum in a business or community organization.
Lectures, seminar, workshops, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Enterprise Education Extended Program.
Note: internship of 4 weeks.
Instructional Strategies: Intermediate/Senior
Planning and implementation, management, instructional approaches, curriculum development and delivery and current issues. Integrated with internship/practicum (EDUC 8D09), requiring close collaboration and interaction with students and teachers. Observation, experience in the classroom, time management, self- and peer-evaluation and practical application of pedagogical theory. Independent projects, tutoring, reflection and journal writing.
Lectures, seminar, 4 hours per week; plus practicum.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Intermediate/Senior program. Consult the instructor regarding permission to register.
Co-requisite: EDUC 8L09.
Note: credit will not be given for this course unless EDUC 8L09 is successfully completed.
Teaching Techniques for the Classroom
Components of the act of teaching identified and presented in a modular format. The student is guided through a series of specified tasks to practice and gain mastery in each of the required teaching skills.
Lectures, seminar, 4 hours per week; plus practicum.
Restriction: open to students admitted to Pre-service Education and to CHYS BA/BEd, BPhEd (honours)/BEd and BSc/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 overall credits.
Co-requisite: EDUC 8L09.
Note: credit will not be given for this course unless EDUC 8L09 is successfully completed.
Instructional Strategies: Early Primary
For candidates focussing on early primary education. Methods developed specifically for early primary education and for the junior level. Topics presented in colla-boration with practising early childhood teachers include play-based early childhood learning environments, literature-based theme planning, observation through journals, emergent literacy. Teacher-led sessions on play-based learning.
Lectures, seminar, 4 hours per week; plus practicum.
Restriction: open to students admitted to Pre-service Education and to CHYS BA/BEd majors.
Co-requisite: EDUC 8L09.
Note: credit will not be given for this course unless EDUC 8L09 is successfully completed.
Instructional Strategies Intermediate/Senior: French Teaching Specialization
Sequential to EDUC 8P08. Reflection upon and application of experience in preceding practicum in areas of planning, management, methodological approaches, current social and educational issues and evaluation processes. Integrated workshops/seminars in context of continued practical experience in schools.
Lectures, seminar, 4 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the French Teaching Specialization Education program and to BFTS BA/BEd majors with a minimum of 19.0 overall credits.
Co-requisite: EDUC 8L09.
French as a Second Language: Intermediate/Senior
The theory of and approaches to teaching and learning a second language; the methodological approaches involved in teaching French as a second language at the intermediate and senior levels.
Lectures, seminar, 4 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the French Teaching Specialization Education, Intermediate/Senior programs, and to BFTS BA/BEd majors with a minimum of 17.0 overall credits.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in EDUC 8P76
Principles and Practices for Professional Certification
Practical experiences in observing and teaching in schools; includes teaching centre/internship activities. These are integrated with courses, (EDUC 8F08 or 8D10 or 8F11) through reflective practice, analysis and guided application.
Lectures, seminar, 5.5 hours per week; plus practicum.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Ontario Certificate of Qualification Native Teacher Education, French Teaching Specialization, Pre-service Education and Technological Studies Education programs and to CHYS BA/BEd, and BSc/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 overall credits and BPhEd (honours)/BEd and BFTS BA/BEd majors with a minimum of 19.5 overall credits.
Co-requisite: EDUC one of 8D10, 8F08, 8F11.
Note: students will be guided in practice teaching for at least 10 weeks throughout the year. Successful completion of the in-school practice teaching is required.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in EDUC 8D09.
Student Assessment
Enhancement of prospective teachers' skills in measurement and evaluation emphasizing teacher-made tests. Types, purposes and interpretations of standardized tests and issues and concerns related to testing and measurement. Authentic or alternative assessment and classroom, school and regional evaluation.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to Pre-Service Education and to CHYS BA/BEd, BPhEd(honours)/BEd and BSc/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 credits.
Students completing this course will forfeit credit in EDUC 4P02.
Classroom Dynamics: Teaching and Learning
Basic principles of child development and learning which guide the teacher in making decisions about classroom performance. Topics include perception of self, motivation, conditioning, cognition, intelligence and creativity and general principles of human development and behaviour modification. Modular approach with lecture, independent study, seminar simulations and guided classroom observations.
Lectures, seminar, practicum, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Ontario Certificate of Qualification Native Teacher Education, Pre-service Education and Technological Studies Education programs.
Applied Classroom Dynamics
Through analysis of classroom cases, students must apply understandings of child development, principles of learning and motivation, self-concept and student evaluation. In the context of teacher decision making, students identify and evaluate a range of effective teaching strategies, while exploring roles assumed by teachers within schools and in partnership with families.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to Primary/Junior and Junior/Intermediate programs.
Note: in place of EDUC 8P06 for students with a background in psychology.
Instructional Strategies I
Planning and preparatory aspects of teaching, addressing the ongoing process of diagnosis as essential to such elements of instruction as motivation, classroom management and discipline within the expository discussion and inquiry models of teaching.
Seminar, 4 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the French Teaching Specialization and the Native Teacher Education programs and to BFTS BA/BEd majors with a minimum of 19.0 overall credits.
Instructional Strategies II
Sequential to EDUC 8P08. Planning, management, methodological approaches, social and educational issues, evaluation processes.
Seminar, 4 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Native Teacher Education programs.
Computers in Education
Overview of computer technology as it presently exists in many school systems. Examination of computer software packages and evaluation of their use for application in effective curriculum design. Technology across the curriculum, word processing, software evaluation, and the application of spreadsheets and data bases.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Native Teacher Education Certificate program.
Educational Psychology
May include metacognitive strategies, motivational issues, the role of self-concept, creativity, critical thinking and social issues.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the French Teaching Specialization Education program and to BFTS BA/BEd majors with a minimum of 19.0 overall credits.
French as a Second Language for Pre-service Teachers
Introduction to basic principles of teaching French as a Second Language. May include lesson and unit development and pedagogical approaches.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week; plus at least a three-week supervised practicum in FSL teaching.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Junior/Intermediate program and to BSc/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 overall credits and may also be open as an option to students admitted to the Primary/Junior Program and BPhEd(honours)/BEd majors with a minimum of 20.0 credits and BA/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 credits.
Note: all candidates must have 3.0 university credits in French and must qualify by successful completion of an oral and written test. Course credit will not be given without a successful three-week supervised practicum in FSL teaching.
Classroom Dynamics for Concurrent Education Students
Through assigned and self-selected readings, discussions, role plays, and problem-solving exercises, learners will acquire and practice the basic principles of teaching and learning. Topics include development, motivation, assessment and evaluation.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to BSc/BEd majors, CHYS BA/BEd majors with a minimum of 4.0 overall credits, BPhEd (honours)/BEd majors with a minimum of 10.0 credits.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in EDUC 8P06 or 8P07.
Junior/Intermediate Language
Basic principles of language learning are examined and applied to the teaching of listening, speaking, reading and writing as interrelated abilities. Emphasis is placed on using language in a variety of contexts for different purposes and audiences, and on the developmental nature of language learning. Teaching strategies which encourage language use across the curriculum and the world outside of school.
Lectures, seminar, 2.5 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Junior/Intermediate program and to BSc/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 overall credits.
Junior/Intermediate Arts
An introduction to education in and through the arts (dramatic arts, music, visual arts and dance) as defined in provincial documents. Examples of methods for integration of common components of form, function, meaning and communication are presented, with practical applications across the arts, the broader school curriculum and the life of students in the junior and intermediate grades.
Lectures, seminar, 2.5 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Junior/Intermediate program and to BSc/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 overall credits.
Special Topics in Junior/Intermediate Education
Topics selected vary on the basis of specific areas of instructional expertise and candidate interest.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Primary/Junior Language
Strategies for the development of communicative competence in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis on the use of language for learning and thinking across the curriculum. The role and purpose of children's literature in enhancing the learning to read process.
Lectures, seminar, 2.5 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Ontario Certificate of Qualification Native Teacher Education and Primary/Junior programs, CHYS BA/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 overall credits, and BPhEd (honours)/BEd majors with a minimum of 19.5 credits.
Note: offered as a summer course for the Native Teacher Education Program.
Primary/Junior Arts
An introduction to education in and through the arts (dramatic arts, music, visual arts and dance) as defined in provincial documents. Examples of methods for integration of common components of form, function, meaning and communication, with practical applications across the arts, the broader school curriculum and the life of students in the primary and junior grades.
Lectures, seminar, 2.5 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Native Teacher Education and Primary/Junior programs, BA/BEd majors with a minimum of 10.0 credits and BPhEd(honours)/BEd majors with a minimum of 20.0 overall credits.
Note: offered as a summer course for the Native Teacher Education programs.
Children's Literature
Various genres of children's literature; a variety of methods for integration into the curriculum at primary, junior and intermediate levels. Specific reference to both Canadian and multicultural selections.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to Pre-service Education and to BA/BEd, BPhEd(honours)/BEd and BSc/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 credits.
Arts (Advanced)
Issues and directions in contemporary arts education, with a concentration on planning for a primary, junior or intermediate level, according to the precepts in provincial curriculum documents and on serving the learner as well as the subject.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to Pre-service Education and to BA/BEd, BPhEd(honours)/BEd and BSc/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 credits.
Mathematics, Science, and Technology (Advanced)
Current issues and trends in mathematics, science and technology education, focussing on changes in curriculum, instructional strategies and assessment practices for Primary/Junior/Intermediate students.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to Pre-service Education and to BA/BEd, BPhEd (honours)/BEd and BSc/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 credits.
Special Topics in Primary/Junior Education
Topics selected vary on the basis of specific areas of instructional expertise and candidate interest.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Personal and Social Studies (Advanced)
The interconnections between current events and social studies, guidance and physical education as these relate to the four broad categories outlined in provincial curriculum documents; meaningful participation of individuals in society; understanding diversity and valuing equity; understanding systems and functioning in the age of information.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to Pre-service Education and to BA/BEd, BPhEd(honours)/BEd and BSc/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 credits.
Family Literacy and Parent Involvement in Education
Current research and practice in the fields of family literacy and parent involvement in education. Students will apply their knowledge to investigate specific school practices for family literacy development and to design practical, school-based parent involvement strategies.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to Pre-service Education and to BA/BEd, BPhEd (honours)/BEd and BSc/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 credits.
Societal Issues and Schooling
How current societal issues (e.g., child abuse, drug use) influence the schooling environment, students' lives and teachers' lives. The impact of selected issues on curriculum, teaching and learning with the intent of creating interventions for change in the classroom.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to Pre-service Education and to BA/BEd, BPhEd (honours)/BEd and BSc/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 credits.
Reflection on Practice
Classroom interactions in relation to beliefs, values and pedagogy. Students will plan classroom actions, act, observe their plans in action and reflect on the results before using the experience to replan. The reflective process will include both group interactions and individual responses.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to Pre-service Education and to BA/BEd, BPhEd (honours)/BEd and BSc/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 credits.
Students completing this course will forfeit credit in EDUC 4P03.
Adult Education
A comparative study of pedagogy and androgogy with a focus on what teachers may learn from various comparisons to inform their decisions about how to teach at elementary and secondary school levels.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to Pre-service Education and to BA/BEd, BPhEd (honours)/BEd and BSc/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 credits.
Gender Issues
Students will be encouraged to confront their own assumptions, family roles, cultural conditions and stereotypes related to gender, sexuality and power; to reflect on how such experiences and biases affect the classroom environment and schooling; and to become aware of strategies intended to bring about change and positive role modeling.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to Pre-service Education and to BA/BEd, BPhEd (honours)/BEd and BSc/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 credits.
Teaching in the Inner City
Population of inner city schools and how they might differ from suburban schools, and how social needs have affected the school's academic function and the relationship between teachers, pupils and parents. Concepts such as equity and equality, social and economic class, urban life, multiculturalism, culture, family, cultural capital, poverty, disadvantage, change and empowerment are included.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to Pre-service Education and to BA/BEd, BPhEd (honours)/BEd and BSc/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 credits.
Psychology of Computers in Education
Uses of computers in education in light of current theories of child development.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to Pre-service Education and to BA/BEd, BPhEd (honours)/BEd and BSc/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 credits.
Students completing this course will forfeit credit in PSYC/CHYS (CHST) 3P74.
Outdoor Education
Strategies and curriculum related to environmental education. Students will be expected to participate in a variety of school-related outdoor education experiences.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to Pre-service Education and to BA/BEd, BPhEd (honours)/BEd and BSc/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 credits.
Teaching on Reserves
Native pedagogy and curriculum necessary for effective instruction on both northern and southern Ontario reserves.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to Pre-service Education and to BA/BEd, BPhEd (honours)/BEd and BSc/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 credits.
Technology, Change and the Curriculum
Historical and current technological changes that impact the school curriculum; accommodation of and resistance to incorporation in the curriculum; the ethics of adopting technology.
Lecture, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Enterprise Education Extended Program.
Guidance and Career Education
Prevailing theories of career development applied to guidance programs and practices in Ontario schools.
Lecture, seminar, field work, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Enterprise Education Extended Program.
Marketing and Merchandising: Intermediate/Senior
Teaching methods and curriculum materials for marketing and other resources for information management courses in secondary schools.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Intermediate/Senior program.
Information Management: Intermediate/Senior
Teaching methods and curriculum materials and other resources for information management courses in secondary schools.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Intermediate/Senior program.
Accounting: Intermediate/Senior
Teaching methods and curriculum materials for accounting courses in secondary schools.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Intermediate/Senior program.
Data Processing: Intermediate/Senior
Teaching methods and curriculum materials for courses in data processing in the secondary schools.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Intermediate/Senior program.
Science (Physics): Intermediate/Senior
Teaching physics in secondary schools; Ontario Ministry, board and school curriculum documents and other resources are examined.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Intermediate/Senior program.
Transition Years
Policies and perspectives that underlie organizational structures, curriculum guidelines and teaching practices in the intermediate grades (7-10).
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Intermediate/Senior and Technological Studies Education programs.
Co-operative Education
A survey of co-operative education programs currently in place in Ontario secondary schools with reference to the OCT stance and guidelines; school/workplace articulation; outcomes for the students assessed within the framework of experiential learning.
Seminars, field work, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Enterprise Education Extended Program.
Computer Science: Intermediate/Senior
Implementing computer science skills and methods of instruction in a secondary classroom; integrating use of the computer into any department; detailed look at computer science and technology.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Intermediate/Senior program.
Theatre Arts: Intermediate/Senior
The purposes of a theatre program in schools and the practice of skills required for managing a theatre class. Practical experience in theatre work or some formal training at the post secondary level is required.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Intermediate/Senior program.
English (First Language): Intermediate/Senior
The development of teaching methodology and a personal philosophy of education through active participation and preparation of course material; may include research on the development of curricular units that deal with poetry, the short story, the novel, use and impact of the media.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Intermediate/Senior program.
Individual in Society: Intermediate/Senior
Knowledge or related curriculum guidelines kindergarten to 12/OAC and pertaining to teaching courses to develop remedial, regular and advanced programs and to evaluate student achievement. Emphasis on maturation, citizenship, global issues and concerns.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Intermediate/Senior program.
Geography: Intermediate/Senior
Development of a working knowledge of the skills, procedures and content involved in teaching geography at the secondary school level.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Intermediate/Senior program.
International Languages (German): Intermediate/Senior
The theory of and approaches to teaching and learning a second language; the methological approaches involved in teaching German at the Intermediate and Senior levels.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Intermediate/Senior program.
International Languages (Italian): Intermediate/Senior
The theory of and approaches to teaching and learning a second language; the methological approaches involved in teaching Italian at the Intermediate and Senior levels.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Intermediate/Senior program.
Mathematics: Intermediate/Senior
Teaching techniques and curriculum materials in mathematics with some focus on teaching mathematics to general level students.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Intermediate/Senior program.
Physical and Health Education: Intermediate/Senior
The philosophy of physical and health education in grades 7-12/OAC; limitations on the physical education program, management in the different learning areas, curriculum and teaching methods and use of audio-visual aids in health education.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Intermediate/Senior program.
Science (General): Intermediate/Senior
Teaching science in the intermediate and senior division; Ontario ministry, board and school curriculum documents and other resources are examined.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Intermediate/Senior program.
Visual Arts: Intermediate/Senior
Studio activity, skills and art forms appropriate for students in grades 7-12/OAC; course planning and teaching methods for group and individual activities in the classroom.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Intermediate/Senior program.
Note: experience or course work in studio art is a helpful background.
Religious Knowledge: Intermediate/Senior
The history and development of Roman Catholic religious education as an academic discipline; the curriculum for grades 7-12/OAC and methods for teaching that curriculum.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Intermediate/Senior program.
Science (Biology):Intermediate/Senior
Teaching biology in secondary schools; Ontario Ministry, board and school curriculum documents and other resources are examined.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Intermediate/Senior program.
Science (Chemistry): Intermediate/Senior
Teaching chemistry in secondary schools; Ontario Ministry, board and school curriculum documents and other resources are examined.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Intermediate/Senior program.
History: Intermediate/Senior
The nature of history in the secondary school program. Emphasis on development of history skills, curriculum design, analysis of subject guidelines from grades 7-12/OAC.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Intermediate/Senior program.
Students completing this course will forfeit credit in EDUC 8P79.
International Languages (Spanish): Intermediate/Senior
The theory of and approaches to teaching and learning a second language; the methological approaches involved in teaching Spanish at the Intermediate and Senior levels.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Intermediate/Senior program.
Introduction to the Hodinohsonni Grammar for Teaching
The rudiments of Hodinohsonni grammar and the way it is taught in a school setting. Pronoun and verb morphologies are emphasized.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Native Teacher Education Certificate programs.
Introduction to the Hodinohsonni Language Teaching Methods
Introduces active methods of second-language instruction using Hodi-nohsonni language samples. Student produced peer teaching and language tutoring.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Native Teacher Education programs.
Materials Development for Language Teaching
Students develop teaching materials suitable to their career settings and consistent with the language methods taught in the program. Reproducible materials are distributed to all students.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Native Teacher Education programs.
Advanced Languages Teaching Methods
Designed for teachers of advanced-level NSL proficiency. Methods for improving oral fluency, developing formal registers and teaching grammar and literature are demonstrated.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Native Teacher Education programs.
Advanced Hodinohsonni Grammar for Teaching
Hodinohsonni grammars differ fundamentally from English, and bilingual teachers need to understand the differences. The course uses contrastive analysis to illustrate grammatical difficulties of NSL learners.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Native Teacher Education Certificate programs.
Instructional Practice
Students apply the methods developed in EDUC 8P99 in a classroom setting. Videotapes of their teaching performance are used for self- and peer-evaluation.
Labs, 40-hours.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Native Teacher Education Certificate programs.
Intensive Language Teaching Methods
Intensive methods of second language teaching emphasizes high learner involvement in communicative language use. Methods such as total physical response and language experience are demonstrated.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Native Teacher Education programs.
The Teaching of Electronic Communications Technology (Basic)
May include television production, editing and transmission (airwaves and cable); audio recording and amplification; telephone, facsimile, computer modem and other communications devices. Transmission and receiving of communications signals using radio waves, line-of-sight signals, microwaves, satellites, fibre optics, cable or any other means as part of the communications system.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
Students completing this course will forfeit credit in EDUC 8Q00.
The Teaching of Live Communications Technology (Basic)
May include photography (moving and still) and stage productions. Lighting, art work, carpentry (set design and construction) and other aspects of the problem solving and design challenges of creating illusions and functional environments for the live communications systems.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Graphic Communication Technology (Basic)
Print materials, desktop publishing, computer graphics, drafting methods and printing systems may all form part of the graphic communications systems.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Communications Technology (Advanced)
An overview of the communication industry; the technical knowledge and skills required to teach such component areas as television and video production, art, broadcasting, photography, computer communication and print and graphic production at the senior level.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
Students completing this course will forfeit credit in EDUC 9G10.
The Teaching of Electronic Communications Technology (Advanced)
May include an in-depth study of television production, editing and transmission (airwaves and cable), audio recording and amplification, telephone, facsimile, computer modem and other communications devices. Transmission and receiving of communication signals using radio waves, line-of-sight signals, microwaves, satellites, fibre optics, cable and other means of communication.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Live Communications Technology (Advanced)
May include an in-depth study of photography (moving and still) and stage productions. Lighting, art work, carpentry (set design and construction) and other aspects of the problem solving and design challenges of creating illusions and functional environments for the live communications systems.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Graphic Communication Technology (Advanced)
In-depth study of print materials, desktop publishing, computer graphics, drafting methods, printing systems.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Construction Technology (Advanced)
An overview of the construction industry; technical knowledge, and skills and teaching strategies for the construction services, architectural design and drafting, electricity, environmental control, plumbing, sheet metal, trowel trades and woodworking at the senior level.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
Students completing this course will forfeit credit in EDUC 9G30.
The Teaching of Residential Construction Technology (Basic)
May include house and cottage designs, multi-family dwellings, construction techniques and electrical and water installation, utility systems, sewage and waste disposal, internal environmental system and rural/urban comparisons.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Commercial Construction Technology (Basic)
May include zoning regulations, stores, gas and service stations, office buildings, farm buildings, construction techniques, utility systems, sewage and waste disposal and internal and external environmental systems.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Industrial Construction Technology (Basic)
May include zoning regulations, types of buildings, construction techniques, utility systems and sewage and waste disposal systems.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Recreational Construction Technology (Basic)
Recreational building or facilities construction which may include arenas, sports stadiums, boat storage facilities and docks and marinas.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Residential Construction Technology (Advanced)
May include an in-depth study of house and cottage designs, multi-family dwellings, construction techniques and electrical and water installation, utility systems, sewage and waste disposal, internal environmental system and rural/urban comparisons.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Commercial Construction Technology (Advanced)
May include an in-depth study of zoning regulations, stores, gas and service stations, office buildings, farm buildings, construction techniques, utility systems, sewage and waste disposal and internal and external environmental systems.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Industrial Construction Technology (Advanced)
May include an in-depth study of zoning regulations, types of buildings, construction techniques, utility systems and sewage and waste disposal systems.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Recreational Construction Technology (Advanced)
May include an in-depth study of arenas, sports stadiums, boat storage facilities, docks and marinas.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Technological Design (Advanced)
An in-depth study of a variety of design processes that may be used in solving any technological challenge or problem. It builds on and forms a continuum with the science and technology programs in grades 7 and 8 and the Integrated Technology program in grade 9.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Design Systems Technology (Basic)
Exposes the candidates to diverse and complex design problems and processes and includes study of a variety of design strategies that may be used to solve any technological problem or challenge.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Process Technology (Basic)
Includes the workshop conversion of a representative product design into a functional product. A knowledge of materials, manipulation and application of machine tools and logical manufacturing processes is required to produce working models and/or prototypes.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Problem-solving Technology (Basic)
Candidates should be capable of identifying their own design problems and developing optimum solutions independently or as a member of a design and problem-solving group. Much of the program and process planning will require a co-operative and collaborative involvement.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Applications of Technology (Basic)
Candidates will be provided with opportunities to integrate their own real world experiences with those of their colleagues. This activity will permit the candidates to apply, using theoretical and practical means, a variety of design processes that may be used to solve technological challenges and problems in the areas of communications, construction, hospitality services, manufacturing, personal services and transportation.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Design Systems Technology (Advanced)
Includes an in-depth study of a variety of design strategies that may be used to solve any technological problem or challenge.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Process Technology (Advanced)
Includes an in-depth study of the workshop conversion of a representative product design into a functional product. The knowledge of materials, manipulation and application of machine tools and logical manufacturing processes is required to produce working models and/or prototypes.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Problem-solving Technology (Advanced)
Candidates identify their own design problems and develop optimum solutions independently or as a member of a design and problem-solving group. Much of the program and process planning require a co-operative and collaborative involvement.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Applications of Technology (Advanced)
Candidates are provided with opportunities to integrate their own real world experiences with those of their colleagues. This activity permits the candidates to apply, using theoretical and practical means, a variety of design processes that may be used to solve technological challenges and problems in the areas of communications, computer, construction, hospitality services, manufacturing, personal services and transportation.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
Hospitality Services (Advanced)
In-depth study of teaching strategies and skills required for the planning, operation and development of services for the study of tourism and guiding, travel and accommodation and food preparation and serving, plus other hospitality issues at the senior level.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
Tourism (Basic)
May include wilderness travel, hunting and fishing, heritage attractions, communications and environmental issues.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
Travel and Accommodation (Basic)
May include hotel management, travel booking systems and travel methods.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
Food Preparation (Basic)
May include quantity food preparation, baking, the preparation of fast foods, gourmet cooking, table serving and restaurant management.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
Tourism (Advanced)
Advanced program in tourism and guiding which may include an in-depth study of wilderness travel, hunting and fishing locations and access, heritage attractions, communications systems and environmental issues.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
Travel and Accommodation (Advanced)
May include an in-depth study of hotel management, hotel reservation systems, travel booking systems and travel methods.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
Food Preparation (Advanced)
May include an in-depth study of quantity food preparation, baking, the preparation of fast foods, gourmet cooking, table serving and restaurant management.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Manufacturing Technology (Advanced)
Overview of strategies for teaching control systems, engineering drafting design, foundry and moulding practice, industrial electronics, metal fabrication and precision machining at the senior level.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Product Design Technology (Basic)
May include drafting and design processes, statics and dynamics, kinematics and mechanisms, strength of materials, mechanics of materials and structures. May also include topics such as cost analysis and product marketing and sales.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Process and Production Planning Technology (Basic)
May include conventional and production machine tools, materials handling, control systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC's, heat treatment of metals, CAD/CAM systems, flow charts, Program Evaluation and Review Techniques (PERT) systems, statistical quality control and product control procedures.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Manufacturing Process Technology (Basic)
May include the cutting (shearing), forming, bending, removal, joining and finishing of solid materials and the chemical, thermal and physical change to liquid and gaseous materials.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Product Design Technology (Advanced)
May include an in-depth study of drafting and design processes, statics and dynamics, kinematics and mechanisms, strength of materials, mechanics of materials, and structures. May also include topics such as cost analysis and product marketing and sales.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Process and Production Planning Technology (Advanced)
May include an in-depth study of conventional and production machine tools; materials handling; control systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC's, heat treatment of metals, CAD/CAM systems, flow charts, Program Evaluation and Review Techniques (PERT) systems, statistical quality control and product control procedures.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Manufacturing Process Technology (Advanced)
May include an in-depth study of the cutting (shearing), forming, bending, removal, joining and finishing of solid materials and the chemical, thermal and physical change to liquid and gaseous materials.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
Personal Services (Advanced)
An overview of the personal services industry. Teaching strategies and skills required at the senior level for the planning, operation and development of services for the study of health care, personal grooming, child care and geriatric care.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
Health Care Services (Basic)
May include biotechnology, home care, dental care, nursing fundamentals, dietary study and rules, exercise and disease prevention.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
Personal Grooming Services (Basic)
May include hair care and styling, make-up and manicures and personal hygiene.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
Child Care Services (Basic)
May include prenatal and postnatal care, growth and development, childhood illnesses, parental responsibilities and nutrition.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
Geriatric Care Services (Basic)
May include disabilities and diseases, diets and nutrition, exercise, bed care and social contact.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
Health Care Services (Advanced)
May include an in-depth study of biotechnology, home care, dental care, nursing fundamentals, dietary study and rules, exercise and disease prevention.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
Personal Grooming Services (Advanced)
May include an in-depth study of hair care and styling, make-up and manicures and personal hygiene.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
Child Care Services (Advanced)
May include an in-depth study of prenatal and postnatal care, growth and development, childhood illnesses, parental responsibilities and nutrition.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
Geriatric Care Services (Advanced)
May include an in-depth study of disabilities and diseases, diets and nutrition, exercise, bed care and social contact.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Transportation Technology (Advanced)
An overview of the transportation industry. Strategies for teaching motive power and its application to mobile vehicles, including automo-biles, aircraft, farm equipment, small engines, water craft and space at the senior level.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Personal Transportation Technology (Basic)
May include bicycles, motorcycles, cars, snowmobiles, recreational vehicles, motor boats, small aircraft and fuel comparisons. Candidates using practical and theoretical means, demonstrate the knowledge, skills and values needed to consider the impact of various vehicles on human/social and environmental systems.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Mass Transit Systems Technology (Basic)
May include the study of commercial aircraft, buses, trains, subways, streetcars, cruise ships, escalators and elevators.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Freight Transportation Systems Technology (Basic)
May include tractor trailers, freight trains, cargo ships, rocket ships, farm equipment, pipe lines and conveyors.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Personal Transportation Technology (Advanced)
May include an in-depth study of bicycles, motorcycles, cars, snowmobiles, recreational vehicles, motor boats, small aircraft and fuel comparisons. Candidates using practical and theoretical means, demonstrate the knowledge, skills and values needed to consider the impact of various vehicles on human/social and environmental systems.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Mass Transit Systems Technology (Advanced)
May include an in-depth study of commercial aircraft, buses, trains, subways, streetcars, cruise ships, escalators and elevators.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Freight Transportation Systems Technology (Advanced)
May include an in-depth study of tractor trailers, freight trains, cargo ships, rocket ships, farm equipment, pipelines and conveyors.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
The Teaching of Computer Technology
An overview of the computer industry; technical knowledge and skills and strategies for the computer services industry; problem solving, logic gate functions and programming constructs including an examination of computer hardware and control systems from an engineering and programming perspective.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education program.
The Teaching of Computer Engineering Technology (Basic)
Study of key computer components and peripherals, logic gates, fundamental programming concepts, internal numbering and character representation systems and operating systems and networks.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education program.
The Teaching of Computer and Information Technology (Basic)
Study of computer science concepts including software design, fundamental programming constructs of sequence, selection and repetition; the functions of internal and external components; the relationships among networks, operating systems, and applications of software and their uses; the evolution of programming languages.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education program.
The Teaching of Computer Engineering Technology (Advanced)
May include an in-depth study of the function of key computer components and peripherals, logic gates, fundamental programming concepts, internal numbering and character representation systems and operating systems and networks; related career opportunities.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education program.
The Teaching of Computer and Information Technology (Advanced)
May include an in-depth study of computer science concepts including software design; fundamental programming constructs of sequence, selection and repetition; the functions of internal and external components; the relationships among networks, operating systems, and application of software and their uses; the evolution of programming languages; and related career opportunities.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education program.
The Teaching of Design and Technology (Advanced)
An overview of technology and its application relative to design, development and production. Areas include information technology, communication, fabrication, design processes, engineering concepts, and the processing of materials like wood, metal and plastic. Program emphasis is on problem solving and on student-centred and activity-based learning.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Technological Education Program.
Current Trends and Issues in Special Education
Current legislation and recent developments related to the education of exceptional students.
Lectures, seminar, practicum, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the BSc/BEd, French Teaching Specialization, Ontario Certificate of Qualification Native Teacher Education, Pre-service Education and Technological Studies Education programs, CHYS BA/BEd and BPhEd (honours)/BEd majors with a minimum of 4.0 overall credits and BFTS BA/BEd majors with a minimum of 19.5 overall credits.
The Education Enterprise
Contemporary theories, issues and innovations in education. The relationship between philosophical principles and the aims of education evidenced in selected educational systems. Study of the acts and regulations regarding education.
Lectures, seminar, practicum, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the BSc/BEd, French Teaching Specialization, Ontario Certificate of Qualification Native Teacher Education, Pre-service Education and Technological Studies Education programs, BPhEd(honours)/BEd and BA/BEd majors with a minimum of 5.0 overall credits.
Environmental/Outdoor Education
Approaches to and philosophies of outdoor/environmental education and its development. Application of skills and knowledge in curricular decision-making processes.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours alternate weeks.
Restriction: open as an option to students admitted to Primary/Junior and Junior/Intermediate programs and Concurrent Education students with a minimum of 15.0 credits.
Note: course not required for Outdoor Education teaching placement. An additional fee is levied for this course. This course is an option for credit.
Junior/Intermediate Mathematics
Teaching mathematics at the Junior and Intermediate levels: resources, curriculum and methods.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours alternate weeks.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Junior/Intermediate program and to BSc/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 overall credits.
Students completing this course will forfeit credit in EDUC 8P21.
Junior/Intermediate Health and Physical Education
Focus on the implementation at the Ontario health and physical education curriculum in junior and intermediate grades. Fundamental movement skills, active participation, concepts of healthy living, appropriate teaching methods and a philosophical orientation which fosters learning by all.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours alternate weeks.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Junior/Intermediate program and to BSc/BEd major with a minimum of 10.0 overall credits.
Students completing this course will forfeit credit in EDUC 8P22.
Junior/Intermediate Science and Technology
An integrated approach to teaching science and technology at the junior and intermediate levels; focuses on instructional strategies appropriate to the expectations in the Ontario curriculum.
Lectures, 2 hours alternate weeks, lab, 2 hours alternate weeks.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Junior/Intermediate program and to BSc/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 overall credits.
Students completing this course will forfeit credit in EDUC 8P21.
Junior/Intermediate Social Studies, History and Geography
Teaching strategies appropriate to the Ontario curriculum. Key social science concepts; inquiry and communication skills to examine and understand communities, various heritages and citizenship. Emphasis on Canadian identity and democratic values. The study of history as a preparation for life in a complex society. A focus on geography as the study of the interdependency of people and their environment.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours alternate weeks.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Junior/Intermediate program and to BSc/BEd majors with a minimum of 10.0 overall credits.
Students completing this course will forfeit credit in EDUC 8P22.
Primary/Junior Mathematics
Teaching mathematics at the junior and intermediate levels: resources, curriculum, and methods.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours alternate weeks.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Ontario Certificate of Qualification Native Teacher Education and Primary/Junior programs, CHYS BA/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 credits, and BPhEd (honours)/BEd majors with a minimum of 20.0 credits.
Students completing this course will forfeit credit in EDUC 8P31.
Primary/Junior Health and Physical Education
Focus on the implementation of the Ontario health and physical education curriculum in primary and junior grades. Fundamental movement skills, active participation, concepts of healthy living, appropriate teaching methods and a philosophical orientation which fosters learning by all.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours alternate weeks.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Native Teacher Education and Primary/Junior programs, CHYS BA/BEd and BPhEd (honours)/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 overall credits. Students completing this course will forfeit prior credit in EDUC 8P32.
Primary/Junior Science and Technology
An integrated approach to teaching science and technology at the primary and junior levels; focuses on instructional strategies appropriate to the expectations in the Ontario curriculum.
Lectures, 2 hours alternate weeks, lab, 2 hours alternate weeks.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Ontario Certificate of Qualification Native Teacher Education and Primary/Junior programs, CHYS BA/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 credits and to BPhEd (honours)/BEd majors with a minimum of 20.0 overall credits.
Note: offered as an off-campus course for the Native Teacher Education Program.
Students completing this course will forfeit credit in EDUC 8P31.
Primary/Junior Social Studies
Teaching strategies appropriate to the Ontario curriculum. Emphasis on knowledge, skills and attitudes for examining and understanding communities, various heritages and citizenship. Key social science concepts; inquiry and communication skills. Focus on Canadian identity and democratic values.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours alternate weeks.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Native Teacher Education and Primary/Junior programs, CHYS BA/BEd and BPhEd (honours)/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 overall credits.
Students completing this course will forfeit credit in EDUC 8P32.
2002-2003: Introduction to Assessment and Evaluation
Methods for assessment and evaluation of student growth.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Note: this course is an option for credit.
Special Topics in Pre-service Education
Topics will vary on the basis of specific areas of instructional expertise and candidate interest. They will not normally be counted in the course credits for the Pre-service program.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Native Teacher Education Programs, Pre-service Education and Technological Studies Education Programs, BPhEd (honours)/BEd, BSc/BEd and BA/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 credits.
Note: these courses are options for credit.
2002 -2003: Early Primary Education
Instructional strategies relevant to learners from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 1; current Ontario initiatives and curriculum for the early primary years.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Pre-service Education program and to CHYS BA/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 overall credits and to BPhEd (honours)/BEd majors with a minimum of 20.0 overall credits.
Note: this course is an option for credit.
2002-2003: Early Secondary School Education
Instructional strategies relevant to learners in Grades 9 and 10; current Ontario initiatives and curriculum for the early secondary school years.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Pre-service Education program and to BFTS BA/BEd, BSc/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 overall credits and to BPhEd (honours)/BEd majors with a minimum of 20.0 overall credits.
Note: This course is an option for credit but does not give students intermediate/senior basic teaching.
2002-2003: Aboriginal Studies for the Junior/Intermediate School
Survey of cultural, linguistic, political and socio-economic issues of Aboriginal people in Canada as outlined in the Ontario curriculum. Topics include the involvement of Aboriginal people in the development of Canada from pre-history to the present. Emphasis on contemporary Aboriginal issues.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to the Pre-service Education and to BA/BEd, BSc/BEd majors with a minimum of 15.0 overall credits and to BPhEd (honours) BEd majors with a minimum of 20.0 overall credits.
Note: This course is an option for credit.
Religious Education (Roman Catholic)
The reality of Christian belief and behaviour is examined specifically as it pertains to the curriculum and instruction process as found in the Canadian Catechism program. Designed to implement the Guidelines in Preparation of Students to Teach Religion in Catholic Schools approved by the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association and the Ontario Separate School Trustees Association.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours per week.
Note: open to all Education students. This course is not a substitute for Part I of the OECTA/OSSTF Religion course. A materials fee will be charged. This course is an option for credit.
Religious Education (non-Roman Catholic)
Designed for those who might be responsible for religious education in public, private, or church schools. Because of our pluralistic society, teachers are increasingly called upon to understand the world view of students from a mosaic of religious traditions and to help students understand and respect these traditions, including their own, and to understand the role of religion in the experiences of being human.
Lectures, seminar, 2 hours alternate weeks.
Note: open to all Education students. This course is an option for credit.
Adult Education
The needs and characteristics of adult learners and the social systems established to assist them. Preparing learning materials, planning, implementing and evaluating programs; consulting and communicating effectively with adult learners.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: Ontario Certificate of Qualification.
Assessment of Teaching Performance
Counselling, supervision and evaluation of student teacher performance.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Note: open to certified teachers.The practicum component allows associate teachers to work with student teachers enrolled in the Preservice program at the Faculty of Education.
Childhood Education
Evaluation of the child aged four to eight. Topics include characteristics of developmental stages, appropriate learning environments, curriculum and evaluation techniques; multicultural education, sex role stereotyping, early identification of special learning problems, child abuse and community school relations.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Note: open to certified teachers.
Teacher of Native Children
Focus on teaching strategies for Native children. The development of these strategies is based on the Ontario Curriculum but takes place in a culturallyenriched contexts: native arts, history, world view, spirituality, heritage for the enhancement of the skills and knowledge of teachers of native education.
Lectures, workshops.
Note: presession requirement. Please contact the department. Additional field trips, studios and ceremonies as required.
Teaching Writing
Based on the Ontario Curriculum, this course addresses basic writing conventions and theories within meaningful contexts. Practical teaching strategies address how to develop plans, revise ideas, and edit for style and accuracy. Various writing forms such as narrative, expository, descriptive and poetic will be modelled from rich literature. Participants will explore their own writing and deepen their understanding of this self-reflective process.
Lectures, seminar.
Teaching French as a Second Language I
The aims of the French program in Ontario schools, methodology; an introduction to linguistics, audiovisual devices, demonstration classes and practice teaching.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Restriction: registration open to certified teachers and qualified individuals until the date specified in the BIRT guide. On and after that date, permission of department.
Note: open to certified teachers as well as other individuals who qualify by successful completion of an oral and written test.
Teaching French as a Second Language II
Teaching French as a second language in core and immersion programs at the primary, junior and intermediate levels including Ontario Ministry guidelines, language development, curriculum and unit development, language materials and visits to immersion classes.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F11.
Teaching French as a Second Language III
Advanced techniques for programs at the primary, junior and intermediate divisions in teaching French as a second language; leadership skills and styles, program organization, professional development and sequencing of programs.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F12 and a transcript showing at least five credits in French at the university level, or equivalent course or experience acceptable to the Director.
Music (Vocal) Primary/Junior I
Concepts of music including singing, listening, reading, playing, creating, moving and dramatizing; the Tonic Solfa method. Concentration will be at the primary level.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Note: open to certified teachers as well as other individuals who qualify by successful completion of an oral and written test.
Music (Vocal) Primary/Junior II
Teaching strategies and materials required for a wellbalanced classroom music program. Planning a oneyear curriculum that provides for continuity in the development of musical skills and the understanding of concepts.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F14.
Note: concentration will be at the junior level.
Music (Vocal) Primary/Junior III
The organization and administration of music programs in a variety of school settings in the primary and junior levels; curriculum building, the selection of materials and resources, choral repertoire and vocal techniques for performance. Examinations and comparison of contemporary approaches to music education.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F15.
Science Education Primary/Junior I
An introduction to the teaching of science in the primary and junior divisions based on Ontario curriculum documents. The development of teaching models, programs, materials and their evaluation.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Note: open to certified teachers.
Science Education Primary/Junior II
Planning programs in primary/junior science. Emphasis on implementing learning strategies; evaluating the science component of a balanced and integrated program at the primary/junior level.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F17.
Science Education Primary/Junior III
Leadership skills in the organization, administration and supervision of a science education program for the primary/junior level.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F18.
Reading I
Introduction to the language processes of reading and writing. Basic assessment procedures and the improvement of reading skills.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Note: open to certified teachers.
Reading II
Further study of the components involved in the act of reading and the techniques used in the diagnosis and remediation of reading problems.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F21.
Reading III
Advanced instruction in the theory and practice of reading instruction; the design and implementation of reading programs.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F22.
Design and Technology I
Laboratorycentred activity on material and processes; an analysis of curriculum theory as it applies to elementary school programs. Topics include materials and matter, applied design, structures and mechanisms, and the implementation of elementary technology programs.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Note: open to certified teachers or permission of the Director.
Design and Technology II
Laboratorycentred activity focussed on curriculum development, assessment and evaluation practices in technology programs. Topics include the basic concepts of technology, developing the skills, strategies and habits of mind, relating scientific and technological knowledge to each other and to the world outside of school.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F24.
Design and Technology III
Organization and curriculum development as they apply to technology programs and the implementation of a technology program focused on the Ontario curriculum, science and technology, grades 1 to 8. Emphasis on the development of a classroom ready program that addresses the new Ontario curriculum and incorporating current assessment and evaluation principles.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F25.
TeacherLibrarianship I
Understanding the role of the teacherlibrarian and the collaborative process in developing teaching strategies for resourcebased learning. Topics include utilizing and integrating basic library information technology, collection development, print and nonprint resource evaluation, introduction to child and adolescent literature, systems, policies and procedures for organizing and distributing resources.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Note: open to certified teachers or permission of the Director.
TeacherLibrarianship II
Practical applications of the role of the teacherlibrarian and the collaborative process. Interpreting and utilizing a variety of print and nonprint media. Developing a wider knowledge of resources including print (nonfiction, reference, child and adolescent literature) and nonprint (video, CD ROM, computer software, Internet resources). Further development in utilizing and integrating library information technology, collection development, systems, policies and procedures for organizing and distributing resources.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F27.
TeacherLibrarianship III
Advanced practical applications of the role of the teacherlibrarian and the collaborative process in resourcebased learning. Organizing and presenting workshops in Library and Information Technologies. Awareness of current developments in library organization, design and distribution systems. Integrating current technologies in the learning process.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F28.
Environmental Science I
The development and implementation of courses of study and learning expe-riences, in environmental science within the community, neighbourhood and outdoor areas to which a school has access.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Note: open to certified teachers.
Environmental Science II
Planning programs of environmental science (outdoor education) in a K to 12/OAC continuum with emphasis on implementation at the three divisional levels.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F31.
Environmental Science III
The organization, administration and supervision of environmental science programs; their design, development and implementation in elementary and secondary schools.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F32.
Primary Education I
Basic teaching strategies with emphasis on communication (language arts and mathematics); a consideration of curriculum matters of concern to primary teachers in these subject areas; and an examination of provincial curriculum documents and theories of child development as they relate to communications.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Note: open to certified primary grade teachers.
Primary Education II
Basic teaching strategies with emphasis on social and environmental sciences and the arts (drama, music, visual arts and physical and health education); a consideration of curriculum matters. Provincial curriculum documents and current principles of child development and learning as they relate to these subject areas.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F37.
Primary Education III
Leadership skills involved in the professional development of teachers; principles of curriculum construction; the diagnosis and remediation of learning difficulties; the examination of relevant case studies and the pursuit of individual interests.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F38.
Physical and Health Education Primary/Junior I
Activities and practices for teachers of the primary/junior grades, with attention to current theory and philosophy. The primary program and motor skills development in dance, gymnastics and games; health education and organizational procedures. Intramural activities, planned by students and faculty.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Note: open to certified teachers.
Physical and Health Education Primary/Junior II
Fitness and activity sessions for children at the junior level including movement education in dance, gymnastics and games. Intramural activities.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F41.
Physical and Health Education Primary/Junior III
Program content and development; current problems, both personal and programmatic and the development of leadership skills.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F42.
Physical and Health Education Intermediate/Senior I
Activities and philosophies related to current practices at the intermediate division; program development in dance, gymnastics and games; anatomy and athletic injuries; individual games and activities suitable for these age levels. Intramural activities.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Note: open to certified teachers.
Physical and Health Education Intermediate/Senior II
Activities and philosophies related to the senior division; program development; teaching strategies in dance, gymnastics and games, appropriate health topics and the organization of suitable programs for the involvement of students at this level. Intramural activities.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F44.
Physical and Health Education Intermediate/Senior III
Advanced instruction in the organization and administration of physical and health education programs at the intermediate and senior levels. Curriculum development, teaching strategies, evaluation techniques, leadership and supervision.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F45.
Attendance Counsellor
Important aspects of the attendance counsellor training program as defined by the OCT guidelines including philosophy of attendance counsellor training; change agent theory and practice; counselling theory and practicum; developmental psychology; law and education.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Note: open to potential attendance counsellor candidates, practising attendance counsellors, certified teachers, social workers, BEd candidates (limited enrolment).
Business Studies: Data Processing
Teaching data processing concepts at the Intermediate/Senior level. Introduction to and practice in spreadsheet, database, word processing, desktop publishing and data communication transfer, in particular on the Internet.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Note: open to certified teachers.
Visual Arts I
Methodology and strategies for visual arts education stressing problemsolving, including creative work, theory, critical analysis, and visual awareness in the context of a total school experience of the student.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Note: open to certified teachers. Familiarity with the Ministry document "The Arts".
Visual Arts II
Emphasis on planning, delivering and assessing an inclusive arts program for a divisional level. Topics include workshops in media processes and design, and art appreciation, enhanced by gallery and museum visits.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F51.
Visual Arts III
Curriculum design and implementation, stressing historical, multicultural, and current issues, leadership skills in managing a visual arts department, planning and conducting advanced level workshops in visual arts and evaluating visual arts programs.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F52.
Junior Education I
Curriculum matters of concern to junior teachers; an examination of basic teaching strategies in the various subject areas and the development of skills associated with a recognized system of interpersonal relationships.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Note: open to certified junior level teachers or those with credit in EDUC 9F77.
Junior Education II
Principles of child development and learning; a more detailed examination of curricula and a finer analysis of techniques of instruction and evaluation in one specific area of the curriculum (communications, environmental studies or arts).
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F57.
Junior Education III
Leadership skills involved in the professional development of teachers, the principles of curriculum construction and the diagnosis and remediation of learning difficulties.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F58.
Computers in the Classroom I
Introduction to the microcomputer and its educational application for the classroom teacher; the architectural, historical and pedagogical aspects of microcomputers; basic computer literacy; elementary program development; students select, review and field test educational computer courseware.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Note: open to certified teachers.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in Y22.
Computers in the Classroom II
Further development of computer literacy skills; instruction and practice in evaluating software and designing instructional materials to enhance learning.
Lab.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F61.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in Y22.
Computers in the Classroom III
Advanced techniques in the evaluation, design and implementation of computeraided learning materials. Instruction and practice in the design and delivery of computer based professional development activities.
Lab.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F62.
Note: The major project involves the creation and delivery of professional development materials. Online sessions will be included.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in Y22.
Guidance I
Emphasis on the counselling, consultation, instruction and program design.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Note: open to certified teachers.
Guidance II
Emphasis on the development and design of program, career work life education and community and global perspectives while also enhancing skills and experience in all five strands.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F64.
Guidance III
Emphasis on the implementation of program and leadership and change in school.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F65.
English as a Second Language/English Language Development I
Introduction to the study of English as a Second Language /English Language Development (ESL/ELD). The role of the teacher in a multilingual, multicultural, multiracial teaching and learning environment. A view of curriculum development and delivery from three perspectives: sociocultural, linguistic and academic.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Note: may include Saturdays. Applicants must be able to cummunicate well in both written and spoken English.
English as a Second Language/English Language Development II
Further development of methodology teaching techniques, modification, and the delivery of instruction. Assessment, evaluation and a focus on best practice.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F67.
Note: may include Saturdays.
English as a Second Language/English Language Development III
The design, implementation and evaluation of an effective ESL/ELD program. The development of a theoretical framework for the field of ESL/ELD and the role of advocacy and leadership surrounding ESL/ELD issues.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F68.
Note: may include Saturdays.
Cooperative Education I
Analysis of a variety of cooperative education programs currently being used in the schools of Ontario. Students will plan, implement, supervise and evaluate a cooperative education course at the classroom level with reference to provincial curriculum documents (OSIS: Ontario Schools Intermediate and Senior division programs).
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Note: open to certified teachers.
Cooperative Education II
Development, implementation and evaluation of cooperative education programs at the department and schoolwide level; social and vocational needs, values and programs; community and worksite reactions to the concept of cooperative education.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F71.
Cooperative Education III
Organizing and leading workshops in cooperative education; planning, coordinating and implementing cooperative education programs (including inschool and outofschool components) at the school and board level.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F72.
Dramatic Arts I
Basic methodologies in teaching dramatic arts; the preparation of an introductory course in dramatic arts and appropriate methods of student evaluation.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Note: open to all teachers.
Dramatic Arts II
Advanced consideration of the preparation and evaluation of courses in dramatic arts.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F74.
Dramatic Arts III
Organizing and teaching workshops in dramatic arts: planning, implementing and evaluating dramatic arts programs.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F75.
Junior Basic Curriculum and Instruction
Basic teaching strategies in all subject areas taught at the junior level. Current principles of child development and learning and curriculum at the junior level.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: an undergraduate degree and valid certification to teach in Ontario.
Note: for teachers who are seeking qualification in an additional area of concentration in the junior division (Ont. 184/97, Section 30 and 31).
Primary Basic Curriculum and Instruction
Basic teaching strategies in all subject areas taught at the primary level. Current principles of child development and learning and curriculum at the primary level.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: an undergraduate degree and valid certification to teach in Ontario.
Note: for teachers who are seeking qualification in an additional area of concentration in the primary division (Ont. 184/97, Section 28 and 29).
Mathematics Primary/Junior I
Developmental and learning theories as they apply to the teaching strategies for mathematics, including learning processes, organization, motivation and concept development. Mathematics in other subject areas and in practical applications.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Note: open to certified teachers.
Mathematics Primary/Junior II
Various assessment strategies and an introduction to diagnostic techniques and remedial procedures. Technology related to the teaching of mathematics at the primary and junior levels.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F84.
Mathematics Primary/Junior III
Additional teaching strategies for the review, development and implementation of changes in the mathematics curriculum. Assessment strategies for student achievement, diagnostic techniques and programming for students with special needs.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F85.
Intermediate Education I
Principles of adolescent development and learning; resource materials available to intermediate teachers; basic teaching strategies appropriate to the intermediate level. The various modes of communication, consultation and cooperative action in the development of curricula.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Note: open to certified intermediate grade teachers.
Intermediate Education II
Theories of adolescent growth and development; curriculum design principles, teaching strategies and effective learning materials appropriate to the intermediate level; evaluation techniques and counselling procedures used at this level.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F87.
Intermediate Education III
Alternate patterns of teaching strategies, evaluation techniques and curricular concerns examined in EDUC 9F87 and 9F88 with the focus on adolescent exceptionality, career awareness and social adjustment. Instruction and practice in leadership skills which enhance effective communication with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F88.
Business Studies: Entrepreneurship Studies I
Familiarity with the subject matter and relevant teaching materials for the major concepts of the Ministry of Education's Entrepreneurship Curriculum Guide and awareness of available community resources. Practice in the development and implementation of an entrepreneurial plan.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Business Studies: Entrepreneurship Studies II
Practice in the development and improvement of course outlines and curriculum support materials for a variety of target groups and purposes. Familiarity with participative studentcentred teaching styles and the development of methodologies for teaching relevant enterprise skills and of processes for acquiring motivation and commitment to these skills.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F91.
Business Studies: Entrepreneurship Studies III
Development of skills in constructing curriculum units, components and themes for the study of entrepreneurship at the basic, general and advanced level of the secondary school. Practice in leadership roles in sourcing and adapting information and resource materials. Advanced study of entrepreneurship literature and research as well as the role of entrepreneurship in the economy.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9F92.
Communications Technology: Basic
Overview of the communication industry; the technical knowledge and skills required to teach such subjects as television and video production, art, broadcasting, photography, print and graphic production and computer communication.
Lectures, seminar, lab.
Communication Technology: Advanced
Overview of the communication industry; the technical knowledge and skills required to teach such component areas as television and video production, art, broadcasting, photography, print and graphic production and computer communication at the senior division.
Lectures, seminar, lab.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9G00.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in EDUC 8R03.
Technological Design: Basic
Variety of design processes applicable in solving any technological challenge or problem. It builds on and forms a continuum with the Grades 1 8 science and technology and integrated technologies program.
Lectures, seminar.
Technological Design: Advanced
Indepth study of a variety of design processes applicable in solving any technological challenge or problem. It builds on and forms a continuum with the Grades 1 8 science and technology and the Grade 9 integrated technologies program.
Lectures, seminar.
Construction Technology: Basic
Overview of the construction industry; technical knowledge, and skills and teaching strategies for the construction services, architectural design and drafting, electricity, environmental control, plumbing, sheet metal, trowel trades and woodworking.
Lectures, seminar, lab.
Construction Technology: Advanced
Overview of the construction industry; technical knowledge, and skills and teaching strategies for the construction services, architectural design and drafting, electricity, environmental control, plumbing, sheet metal, trowel trades and woodworking at the senior division.
Lectures, seminar, lab.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9G20.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in EDUC 8R09.
Manufacturing Technology: Basic
Overview of the manufacturing process. Strategies for teaching specific subject areas such as control systems, engineering drafting and design, foundry and moulding practice, industrial electronics, metal fabrication and precision machining.
Lectures, seminar, lab.
Transportation Technology: Basic
Overview of the field of transportation. Strategies for teaching motive power and its application to mobile vehicles, including automobiles, aircraft, farm equipment and small engines.
Lectures, seminar, lab.
Services Technology: Basic
Overview of the services field. Teaching strategies required for the planning, operation and development of services and technologies in hospitality, home maintenance, forestry, agriculture, entrepreneurship and small business operations.
Lectures, seminar, lab.
Hospitality Services: Basic
Teaching strategies and skills required for the planning, operation and development of services in the study of tourism and guiding, travel, accommodation, food preparation and serving, plus other hospitality issues.
Lectures, seminar.
Hospitality Services: Advanced
Indepth study of the teaching strategies and skills required for the planning, operation and development of services in the study of tourism and guiding, travel, accommodation, food preparation and serving, plus other hospitality issues at the senior level.
Lectures, seminar.
Personal Services: Basic
Teaching strategies and skills required for the planning, operation and development of services in the study of health care, personal grooming, child care and geriatric care.
Lectures, seminar.
Personal Services: Advanced
Indepth study of the teaching strategies and skills required for the planning, operation and development of services in the study of health care, personal grooming, child care and geriatric care at the senior level.
Lectures, seminar.
Honours Specialist: Technological Education
Designed to prepare teachers of technological education for specialist and supervisory roles in the secondary school. Administration, organization, human relations, measurement, computer awareness and communication skills.
Lectures, seminar, lab.
Prerequisites: an Ontario Certificate of Qualification or Interim Certificate of Qualification indicating qualification in at least three of the subjects listed in Schedule B of the Ontario College of Teachers Act Reg. 184.97 including at least one at the advanced level or, four of the subjects listed in Schedule B at the basic level and an entry indicating the Specialist qualification in one of the subjects in Schedule D listed in subclause 34cIII; a Secondary School Honours Graduation Diploma or has successfully completed the equivalent of one year's fulltime study in a program in respect of which a SSHD or its equivalent is required for admission and evidence of at least two years of successful teaching experience, including at least one year in technological studies.
Intermediate Basic Curriculum and Instruction
Basic strategies for teaching at the intermediate division. Overview of current principles of student development and learning, curriculum development and implementation for the intermediate level.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: an acceptable undergraduate degree that includes two credits in the teachable subject area and a valid certification Certificate of Qualification endorsed with primary, junior or senior additional basic qualification.
Senior Basic Curriculum and Instruction (Major)
Basic strategies for teaching at the senior division. Overview of current principles of student development and learning, curriculum development and implementation for the senior level.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisites: an acceptable undergraduate degree with a major of at least five credits in the teachable subject area and valid certification endorsed at the primary, junior or intermediate level.
Note: candidates may be asked to successfully complete three weeks of practice teaching as assigned by the Faculty of Education during a scheduled block in winter term or spring session.
Senior Basic Curriculum and Instruction (Minor)
Basic strategies for teaching at the senior division. Overview of current principles of student development and learning, curriculum development and implementation for the senior level.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisites: an acceptable undergraduate degree with at least three credits in the teachable subject area and valid certification endorsed at the senior level.
Note: candidates may be asked to successfully complete three weeks of practice teaching as assigned by the Faculty of Education during a scheduled block in winter term or spring session.
Honours Specialist: Senior Division
Advanced knowledge of curriculum guidelines from kindergarten to 12/OAC and increased ability to develop remedial, regular and advanced programs and to evaluate student achievement. Increased knowledge of child and adolescent development related to the subject will also be included.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisites: an Ontario Certificate of Qualification or Interim Certificate of Qualification, an acceptable honours degree with at least a second class or equivalent standing in nine credits in the subject or subject areas and at least two years of successful teaching with at least one year in the subject area of the qualification being sought.
Special Education: Foundations I
Identification of students with special educational needs; characteristics of the five main exceptionalities: behavioural, communicative, intellectual, physical and multiple. Models, theories and approaches of educational exceptionalities, their classroom implications, available community resources and effective school/student/parent communication.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Note: open to certified teachers.
Special Education: Foundations II
Further studies of the educational implications of multiple exceptionalities; formal and informal assessment of exceptional students and their particular needs; the design and implementation of appropriate educational programs for students at a more advanced level; reporting techniques, the Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) process and the teacher's role in it.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisites: EDUC 9P01 and basic elective.
Corequisite: EDUC 9P12.
Special Education: Foundations III
Leadership and consultation in special education at the school and board level. The design of workshops or training sessions language disabilities; identification of these exceptionalities, their subclassifications and relationship to other exceptionalities.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9P04.
Special Education: Learning Disabilities I (Basic)
The identification of speech, language and learning disabilities; the development and implementation of appropriate teaching intervention strategies.
Lectures, seminar, practicum, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9P01.
Special Education: Learning Disabilities II (Advanced)
Theories and strategies of teaching students with speech and language disabilities; identification of these excep-tionalities, their subclassifications and relationship to other exceptionalities.
Lectures, seminar, practicum, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9P04.
Special Education: Teaching the Developmentally Disabled (Basic)
Analysis of special education approaches representing both cognitive and behavioural orientations for students with learning and developmental disabilities. Issues include inclusion of exceptional students with learning and developmental disabilities including history, etiology, characteristics and functioning levels, assessment, curriculum analysis, task analysis, design of Individualized Education Programs based on instructional principles from both cognitive and behavioural perspectives.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9P01.
Special Education: Teaching the Developmentally Disabled (Advanced)
Foundational issues presented in 9P06 Basic are examined in terms of their relevance to specific educational programming applications including early intervention, motor and self-help development, the cognitive infrastructure of the academic program including cognitive strategies, curriculum and assessment, task analysis, academic instruction in reading and arithmetic and transition to employment and life in the community.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9P06.
Special Education: Gifted I (Basic)
The nature of educational giftedness; basic screening and identification procedures; the design and implementation of appropriate educational programs.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9P01.
Special Education: Gifted II (Advanced)
Theories and strategies for teaching gifted students; the identification of this exceptionality and its subclassifications and its relationship to other excep-tionalities.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9P08.
Special Education: Behaviour I (Basic)
Issues in the education of the behaviourally exceptional student; basic screening and identification procedures; the design and implementation of appropriate educational programs.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9P01.
Special Education: Behaviour II (Advanced)
Theories and strategies for teaching the behaviourally exceptional student; the identification of this exceptionality and its subclassifications and its relationship to other exceptionalities.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9P10.
Special Education: Combined Electives I (Basic)
The identification of students with learning disabilities, behavioural excep-tionalities and giftedness and provision of appropriate programming for them. This elective course will be offered whenever specific special education basic courses are not available.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9P01.
Co-requisite: EDUC 9P02.
Special Education: Combined Electives II (Advanced)
Theories and strategies for teaching students with learning disabilities, behavioural exceptionalities and giftedness.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9P12.
Note: offered whenever specific special education advanced courses are not available.
Physical Exceptionalities (Basic)
Basic methodologies in teaching children with physical and healthrelated disabilities.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9P01.
Physical Exceptionalities (Advanced)
Planning, implementing and evaluating programs for children with physical and healthrelated disabilities.
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Prerequisite: EDUC 9P14.
Program Measurement and Evaluation
Measurement and evaluation of program and student achievement with a focus on methods of data collecting, formulating measurement instruments and techniques for analysing and communicating results. Content for the course will be based on the Ministry of Education and Training's Ontario Assessment Instrument Pool (OAIP).
Lectures, seminar, practicum.
Note: open to teachers and administrators. This course does not carry Ontario College of Teachers credit.
Special Topics in Education
Topics vary from year to year on the basis of specific areas of instructional expertise and candidate interest.
Lectures, seminar.
Prerequisite: permission of the Director.
Special Topics in Computers in the Classroom
Basic strategies for teaching computer skills at the primary to senior divisions.
Lectures, lab, practicum.
Restriction: permission of the Director.
Prerequisite: an Ontario Certificate of Qualification.
Completion of any of these courses will replace previous assigned grade in EDUC 9F61, 9F62 or 9F63.