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EDUCATION
Note: See beginning of Section F for abbreviations, course numbers, and coding.
ED 3021
Human Development and Learning: An Overview
3 ch
A study of theory, methods and research findings in infancy and childhood. Examines social, cognitive, emotional
and physical development. Credit will not be granted for both PSYC 2201 and ED 3021 NOTE: Open to Education
Students only. Prerequisites: PSYC 1003 and PSYC 1004 .
ED 3024
Understanding the Adult Learner (O)
3 ch (3C)
Explores the characteristics of learners in formal and nonformal education settings and identifies learning
processes and conditions as they influence adult learning.
ED 3031
The Education of Exceptional Learners
3 ch (3C)
Provides the student with an introduction to the field of knowledge associated with exceptional learners.
ED 3041
The Theory and Practice of Education
3 ch (3C)
A study of dominant theories which influence and shape educational thinking and practice today. Key ideas, their
origins, their current representatives, and the transposition of ideas into educational applications will be
discussed.
ED 3051
School Law and Organization
3 ch (3C)
An overview of the legal, organizational, financial and professional aspects of schools and school systems.
ED 3061
Students, Schools, Equity and Social Justice (O)
3 ch (3C)
Explores the social, economic, cultural and political contexts of learners’ lives, discourses of social differences,
equity and social justice. Topics include: sexism, gender bias, racism, class oppression, homophobia, and
heterosexism, harassment and violence, and the questions these issues raise for schools, curricula and classroom
practice.
ED 3063
Health Promotion in Schools
3 ch (3C)
Examines concepts and inter-relationships among nutrition, exercise, and well-being within educational contexts.
ED 3211
Introduction to Visual Education
3 ch
Addresses the history, rationales, developmental theories, curriculum planning, and basic art-making skills
essential for teaching art at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Visual understanding and how it can be
increased through school art programs is a key consideration.
ED 3241
Music for the Classroom Teacher
3 ch (3C)
Outlines the materials in the music curriculum that the classroom teacher might be expected to teach, plus a study
of various ways to integrate music into the general classroom curriculum.
ED 3361
Internet Literacy (O)
3 ch (3C)(LE)
Theoretical issues arising from Internet, along with practical skills needed to gain familiarity with this network.
How Internet challenges the way we create, disseminate, acquire and own knowledge.
ED 3362
Access to Literacy (O)
3 ch (3C)
Although the teaching of reading is regarded as one of the fundamental tasks of the school system, there is
relatively little attention paid to what is being read. In this course students will learn; how to find out about books;
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how to recognize a genuine work of imaginative literature when they encounter one; and how to talk about books
among themselves and with children.
ED 3415
Developing Numeracy
3 ch
The study of number relationships and approaches to developing number sense in children and adults.
ED 3424
Teaching Elementary School Mathematics
3 ch (3C)
Focus on appropriate methodology for teaching mathematics at the elementary school level. Students must
demonstrate competency in the mathematics content underlying the curriculum prior to completion of this
course. Prerequisite: MATH 2633 or a MATH course approved by the Education Coordinator.
ED 3475
Movement Education for the Elementary Teacher
3 ch (3C)
Overview of physical education program in elementary schools. Program planning, practical work.
ED 3511
Introduction to Science Education
3 ch (3C)
An introduction to the teaching of science across and for particular learner levels.
ED 3561
Introduction to Second Language Education
3 ch
An overview of the theories of learning and teaching in a second language context with particular emphasis on the
multi-dimensional and multi-resource methodology 6 ch approved Arts and/or Education courses: advanced
written and spoken English language skills
ED 3563
Initiation à la didactique du français langue seconde (FLS)
3 ch
Étude des des caractéristiques et des objectifs de divers programmes de FLS (par ex., français de base, immersion
avec l’accent sur le français intensif). Examen des fondements de lapprentissage, de l’ensignement et de
l’évaluation du FLS. Élaboration et application d’activités communicatives. This course will be taught only in
French. Pre-requisite: A French oral proficiency certificate with a minimum level of Advanced from the New
Brunswick Department of Training and Employment Development or permission of the instructor.
ED 3563
Introduction to French Second Language Education and Intensive French (FI)
3 ch
In this course students will study the characteristics and objectives of various French Second Language programs
(core French, Immersion with an emphasis on Intensive French).Students will also examine the basis of learning,
teaching and assessment in French Second Language education.Communicative activities will be explored and
created.This course will be taught only in French. Pre-requisite:A French oral proficiency certificate with a
minimum level of Advanced from the New Brunswick Department of Training and Employment Development or
permission of the instructor.
ED 3621
Introduction to Social Studies (O)
3 ch(3C)
Consideration of the history of Social studies, debates about the content of social studies and the current state of
social studies in Canada.
ED 3641
Geography in Education (O)
3 ch(3C)(2L)
Scope and purpose of geography in education. Trends and source materials, including the use of maps, air photos
and satellite images. Two laboratory sessions.
ED 3803
Service Learning In Elementary Education
3 ch (3C)
This course will enable participating students to gain some early practical and hands-on experience in a community
school. By providing direct service to a local area school, students will have an opportunity to confirm that their
chosen pursuit of a career in the teaching profession. The experience gained in this course will also allow students
to see and experience first hand the diversity of learners that are present in the public school system.
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Prerequisite: ED 4164 .
ED 4003
Field Experience I for BEd Concurrent Students
Field experience for BEd concurrent students. Must be completed before ED 5000 Practicum. Prerequisite ED
4164 Techniques of Teaching.
ED 4004
Field Experience II for BEd Concurrent Students
Field experience for BEd concurrent students. Must be completed before ED 5000 Practicum.
ED 4164
Techniques of Teaching
3 ch (3C)
Students will learn to design lessons to meet a variety of teaching situations. Classroom skills will be learned and
practised in mini-teaching sessions in front of peers and a supervising faculty member. Causes of student
behaviour problems will be analyzed and strategies for dealing with disruptive students developed. This course is
mandatory for first year BA/BEd students and a prerequisite for ED 4003 Field Experience I for BEd Concurrent
Students (SJ).
ED 4211
Integrated Learning Through Art (O)
3 ch (3C)
Art education theories and practices as they apply to learning across the curriculum.
ED 4353
Literacy for Struggling Readers K-5 (A)
3 ch (3C)
Classroom learning philosophies and arrangements for children who are struggling readers. Prerequisite: Must be
a BEd student or teacher upgrading.
ED 4354
Literacy Learning in Early Years (O)
3 ch (3C)
Current theories of the nature of literacy learning and their relationship to instructional practices in the early
years.
ED 4451
Health Education (O)
3 ch (3C)
Examines curriculum and pedagogy in a range of elementary, middle and secondary school programs that come
under the rubric of health education. Includes analyses of underlying assumptions, the organization of knowledge,
and pedagogical approaches to this subject area.
ED 4562
Advanced Studies in ESL Education
3 ch (3C)
Examines communicative language teaching in the context of classrooms. Emphasizes various teaching methods,
curriculum development and evaluation of second language learning. ED 3561 or ED 3560 or equivalent
ED 4565
ESL for the Classroom Teacher
3 ch (3C) (LE)
This course is designed for classroom teachers, and future classroom teachers who have English Language learners
(ELLs) in their classrooms. Topics to be examined include; Second Language Learning, Sheltered Instruction,
Teaching Strategies, the S.I.O.P. ( Sheltered Instruction Observational Protocol) Model and Assessment. ED 4565
can be taken in place of ED 3561 but students cannot count both towards the TESL certificate. The purpose is to
present concrete strategies based on recent research and theories of Second Language Acquisition.
ED 4791
Basic and Applied Nutrition (O)
3 ch (3C)
Basic concepts in nutrition across the lifespan; nutritional assessment; nutrition information, education and other
change strategies; and current nutrition issues.
ED 5013
Special Topics in Education (O)
In consultation with the Education Coordinator.
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ED 5032
Inclusion from the Early Years
3 ch (3C)
An examination of personal, societal and school assumptions about the meaning and importance of inclusion in life
and learning from childhood. Inclusive methods of education will be examined. Prerequisite: ED 3031
ED 5040
Internship for Concurrent Education
15 ch
A 15 week Practicum for students in local schools. CGPA of at least 2.7 and criminal record check are required.
Along with the prerequisites, students normally should have completed the two Education electives before taking
the Practicum. Prerequisites: All required Education courses and 30 term-courses in BA degree.
ED 5046
Educating At-Risk Students (O)
3 ch (3C)
Characteristics of the at-risk student. Psychological, social, and economic effects of dropping out. Remedial
strategies involving learning, teaching, counseling, school climate, and school organization. Exemplary programs
for at-risk students and for dropout prevention.
ED 5091
Learning Disabilities: Introduction
3 ch (3C)
Concepts, definitions and terminology. A preventive approach.
ED 5096
Behavioural/Emotional Disorders: Introduction (O)
3 ch (3C)
An overview of various emotional and behavioural disorders of children and young people and the ways in which
coping and management strategies can be applied to develop self-discipline and control. Prerequisite: ED 3031
ED 5102
Curriculum and Evaluation in the Early Years (O)
3 ch (3C)
Examines characteristics of early years learners and the role of the teacher as observer and curriculum developer
in theory and practice. Prerequisite:ED 3041
ED 5161
Curriculum Theory (O)
3 ch (3C)
Theory, current trends, and the role of the teacher in curriculum development. Prerequisite: ED 3041
ED 5175
Classroom Assessment (O)
3 ch (3C)
Concepts and principles: teacher made tests, standardized tests, test construction, selection, administration and
interpretation across the curriculum. Prerequisite: ED 3051
ED 5191
Independent Studies (O)
3 ch
Students will normally be limited to only 3ch of independent study. Prerequisite: Permission of an instructor is
required before registration.
ED 5566
Field Experience in TESL
3 ch
Supervised field experience for students in an environment in which they can both observe qualified instructors
and participate in planning and teaching English as a second language. Prerequisites: ED 3561 and ED 4562 .
ED 5976
Instructional Technology Across the Curriculum (O)
3 ch (3C) (1L)
A critical examination of the role of instructional technology across the curriculum. Technologies and strategies for
integration to enhance classroom instruction will be developed and evaluated.
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