ED
EDUCATION
ED courses are normally not available to non-education students. Exceptions are ED 4791 , ED
3021 , ED 3031 , ED 3043 , ED 3063 .
ED 3011
Professional Ethics for Practitioners of Adult Education
3 ch
Introduction to ethical theory and philosophical approaches to reflective practice
emphasizing self-examination, decision making, and ethical standards in the field of adult
education. Participants use field experience to support readings and case studies.
ED 3015
Practicum in Adult Education
3 ch
Practical, field-based learning-based on an individualized learning contact and completed in
teaching, learning or other appropriate adult education settings such as training, literacy,
tutoring, curriculum development, etc. The intent of the practicum is to help learners
develop observational, critical and reflective skills as well as skills appropriate to their work
with adults.
ED 3021
Human Development and Learning: An Overview
3 ch
Developmental perspectives on human growth and learning.
ED 3022
First Nations Epistemology (Ways of Knowing)
3 ch
Development of personal and social identity among children in First Nations communities.
Implications for classroom practice.
ED 3024
Understanding the Adult Learner
3 ch
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
Provides the student with an introduction to the field of knowledge associated with
exceptional learners.
ED 3033
Teaching in a Cultural Context
3 ch
How teachers respond effectively to the culture of children as individuals and to the culture
of their people, with regard to a variety of cultural contexts, including Canadian aboriginal
cultures.
ED 3041
The Theory and Practice of Education
3 ch
Introduces the dominant theories which influence and shape current thinking and practices
in school environments today. Key ideas, their origins, teaching responsibilities, and the
components of professional practice are discussed. The course is intended to orient
education students to teaching as a profession.
ED 3042
History of Educational Ideas
3 ch
A course designed to inform beginning teachers about the most significant ideas (and the
people who originated them) that have influenced the development of contemporary
education.
ED 3043
First Nations Education
3 ch
Traditional First Nations pedagogy and concepts of education in comparison with those
which have shaped formal schooling. Roles and responsibilities of schools, teachers, and
communities in educating First Nations students.
ED 3044
History of Childhood
3 ch
A course that follows the changing public perception and treatment of children in western
society from the Seventeenth Century to the present. Children in Maritime Canada are
featured prominently.
ED 3051
School Law and Organization
3 ch
An overview of the legal, organizational, financial and professional aspects of schools and
school systems.
ED 3061
Students, Schools, Equity and Social Justice
3 ch
Explores the social, economic, cultural, and political contexts of learners’ lives, discourses of
social difference, 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
Examines concepts and inter-relationships among nutrition, exercise, and well-being within
educational contexts.
ED 3110
Methods and Strategies in Adult Education: An Introduction
6 ch
Examines key topics in applied terms to prepare new instructors for the first year of
teaching. Topics include: planning instructional segments; writing objectives; evaluating
students, programs and teaching; using and assessing teaching strategies, audio-visual aids
and learning resources. Students will participate in micro-teaching activities.
ED 3113
Communication Practices for Adult Education
3 ch
Identifies general theories of and strategies for oral, written and visual communications.
Students will be expected to assess their skill levels in all three areas.
ED 3114
Introduction to Workplace Learning
3 ch
Designed to provide learners with an appreciation of the origins and trends in workplace
learning. The course will examine the workplace as a learning environment. Various
approaches to adult learning within the changing context of work will be examined.
ED 3115
Methods and Strategies in Adult Education (online version)
3 ch
This course examines methods and strategies to facilitate effective adult education
programs. Topics include: planning instructional segments; writing objectives; evaluating
student work, programs and teaching; using and assessing teaching strategies, and learning
resources.
ED 3211
Theories and Practices of Visual Arts 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
Examines appropriate methodology, skills and content for the elementary classroom teacher
to use in teaching music in a variety of settings. Students will sing, play an instrument,
listen and move to music.
ED 3362
Access to Literacy
3 ch
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; 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 3416
Developing Geometrical Concepts
3 ch
The study of geometric relationships and approaches to developing spatial sense in children
and adults.
ED 3424
Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School
3 ch
Focus on appropriate methodology for teaching mathematics at the elementary school level.
Students must demonstrate an adequate mastery of the mathematics content underlying
the curriculum prior to completion of this course.
ED 3475
Movement Education for the Elementary Teacher
3 ch
Overview of physical education programs in elementary schools. Program planning, practical
work.
ED 3478
Health and Physical Education in the Elementary School
3 ch
Examines curriculum and pedagogy in elementary health and physical education programs.
ED 3487
Health and Physical Education in the Middle/Secondary School
3 ch
Examines curriculum and pedagogy in middle and secondary health and physical education
programs.
ED 3494
Introduction to the Teaching of Secondary Physical Education
3 ch
An introductory methods class that examines the meaning of being physically educated, the
nature of the school physical education curriculum and the instructional process.
ED 3511
Introduction to Science Education
3 ch
This course provides an introduction to the teaching of science that focuses on preparing
students to teach science while challenging their expectations and assumptions regarding
science. The Nature of Science, lesson planning, curricular adaptation, assessment,
inquiry•- based learning, technology integration, and the barriers to learning science are
some of the topics covered within the course.
ED 3512
The Nature(s) of Science: Implications for Teaching Science
3 ch
Provides an opportunity for participants to explore their models of the nature of science and
consider the implications these models have on teaching and learning science.
ED 3513
Science Education Policy and Practice
3 ch
An introduction to current policies and practices in science education.
ED 3514
Science Education and the Learner
3 ch
At the heart of any science class is the student. Understanding why so many students find
science difficult and how to create learning opportunities that engage all students is the
focus of this course. Prerequisite: ED 3511 or permission of the instructor.
ED 3561
Introduction to Second Language Education*
3 ch
Examines the principles of learning and teaching a second language (SL). Emphasizes the
development of communicative SL activities and the creation of learner-centred lesson
plans. * Required course for CTESL candidates. Students may receive credit for ED3561
or ED 3562 but not both.
ED 3562
Français langue seconde I – Secondaire
3 ch
Examen des principes de base de la didactique du français langue seconde (FLS) au
secondaire ainsi que l’exploration des pratiques de l’enseignement du FLS au secondaire.
*Required course for secondary French second language specialists. Pre-requisite: A French
oral proficiency certificate with a minimum level of Advanced from the New Brunswick
Department of Post Secondary Education, Training and Labour.
ED 3621
Introduction to the Social Studies
3 ch
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
3 ch
Scope and purpose of geography in education. Trends and source materials, including the
use of maps, air photos, satellite images. Two laboratory sessions.
ED 3862
Information and Communication Technology I
3 ch
This course is designed to introduce students to basic concepts and practices in the
integration of application software within curriculum-based topics. Emphasis is placed on
the development of electronic portfolios of technology- enhanced teaching materials for the
classroom.
ED 3943
Introduction to Technology Education
3 ch
Examines the development of technology education as a field of study and explores the
context in which technology is taught in schools, applied in industry and its impact on
society. Current technology applications are examined in areas such as: transportation,
construction, communication, manufacturing and bio-technologies.
ED 4000
Student Teaching for BEd (4 year) Program1
18 ch
Fifteen weeks of school and classroom experience. Additional regulations are included in the
Education General Regulations under Field Experiences Practicum (Student Teaching)in
Section G of the Calendar. Prerequisite: Only students who have been officially admitted to
the BEd (4 year) program may register for ED4000. For further information contact the
Chair of the Student Teaching Department.
ED 4012
Diversity and Inclusion in Adult Learning
3 ch
Examines culturally-defined values, beliefs, and assumptions; how cross-cultural
communication plays out in formal and informal situations, work environments, and the
wider community; and how to create quality international and cross-cultural learning
experiences. Develops practical strategies for ensuring meaningful inclusion and for creating
safe climates that model the principle of valuing differently acquired wisdom.
ED 4031
Towards Diversity in the Classroom
3 ch
Examines how schooling reproduces and produces social inequality and explores liberatory
pedagogical practices, particularly in relation to dimensions such as class, "race", gender,
and sexuality.
ED 4032
Adult Learners with Special Needs
3 ch
Examines the nature of special learning needs in relation to sensory, cognitive, physical,
emotional and learning capabilities, and considers methods and strategies for helping to
meet these needs in teaching-learning settings.
ED 4042
Introduction to Adult Education
3 ch
Examines the development of adult education as a field of practice and explores the
characteristics of adult education in a variety of contexts with specific emphasis on national
and provincial contexts.
ED 4045
Train the Trainer: Theory and Practice
3 ch
Explores theoretical and practical components of workplace training designed to improve
organizational effectiveness and individual performance. Learners examine emergent
training topics in a variety of workplace contexts. Prerequisite: ED 3024 .
ED 4061
Advising and Mentoring Adult Learners
3 ch
Examines the characteristics of helping relationships in educational and work settings. Focus
will be on the development of skills and strategies conducive to effective advising, coaching
and mentoring through collaborative learning, reflection and practice. Prerequisite ED
3024 .
ED 4075
Reflection on Second Langauge Theory and Practice
3 ch
Examination of fundamental issues in second language education such as definitions and
assessment of bilingualism, early and later acquisition of a second language, cognitive
effects of bilingualism, evaluation of second language education programs, literacy and
multiliteracy.
ED 4089
Gifted Education: Introduction
3 ch
The identification, development and approach to the gifted and talented are examined in
terms of their intellectual, social and emotional characteristics.
ED 4102
Transition to Adulthood
3 ch
Explores the principles of adult learning and their application to teaching, planning, problem
solving, and motivating learners who are in transition from full-time attendance in
educational programs to adult work and life roles.
ED 4110
Methods and Strategies in Adult Education: Theory and Practice
6 ch
Based on learners' needs, interests and experience, theoretical and practical components of
instructional strategies are explored in-depth. Particular attention is paid to the integration
of instructional methods and strategies with adult learning models.
ED 4113
Introduction to Distance Learning in Adult Education
3 ch
Provides an opportunity to explore and become familiar with currently available learning
technologies to deliver distance education programs and courses. Use of these technologies
will be required throughout the course.
ED 4164
Techniques of Teaching
3 ch
Students will learn to design lessons following lecture, Socratic discussion, or combination
formats and learn the appropriateness of each. Classroom skills of positioning, elocution,
questioning, listening, eye contact, and so on will be learned and practised in mini-teaching
sessions in front of small peer groups. Causes of student behavior problems will be analyzed
and strategies for dealing with disruptive students developed.
ED 4191
Independent Studies
3 ch
Students will normally be limited to 6 ch of independent study. Prerequisite: Permission of
an instructor is required before registration.
ED 4211
Integrated Learning through Art
3 ch
Art education theories and practices as they apply to learning across the curriculum.
Prerequisite: ED 3211 or a previous course in visual art or art education.
ED 4241
Music in the Elementary School
3 ch
Study of methods and materials current in the elementary school. Development of skills and
curriculum. Study of the young learner and music. Prerequisite: 9 ch in music courses or
permission of the instructor.
ED 4352
Poetry K-12
3 ch
Poetry is probably the most reluctantly taught subject in the school system. Yet it offers one
of the most potent links with our cultural and linguistic heritage. This course provides
access to texts and to a range of discussion strategies that can be used throughout the
school system.
ED 4354
Literacy Learning in Early Years
3 ch
Current theories of the nature of literacy learning and their relationship to instructional
practices in the early years.
ED 4355
Literacy Learning in the Middle School
3 ch
Current theories of the nature of literacy learning and their relationship to instructional
practices in the middle years.
ED 4404
Trends in Mathematics Education
3 ch
Current issues in teaching mathematics, Grades K-12. Prerequisite: Teaching experience; at
least one previous course in mathematics education.
ED 4451
Health Education
3 ch
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 4488
Teaching of Games for the Secondary Physical Education
Teacher
3 ch
Concepts, skills, strategies for games taught in secondary schools. Practical application.
Prerequisite: ED 3494 or permission of the instructor.
ED 4494
Teaching Methods in Secondary Physical Education
3 ch
Teaching process: styles, materials, space, facilities, and equipment. Practical application.
Prerequisite: ED 3494 or permission of the instructor.
ED 4511
Advanced Studies in Science Education I
3 ch
Advanced studies in the teaching and learning of science for the early years/middle
school/young adult learners. Prerequisite: Introductory Methods course.
ED 4515
Teaching Science in Elementary School
3 ch
The course will focus on the mindset and methods for teaching science at the elementary
school level. Students will become familiar with using their content knowledge, pedagogical
skills and their specific context to adapt and teach the elementary science curricula. This
course will help students prepare effective science learning environments that embody an
inquiry and constructivist approach to teaching.
ED 4561
Assessing French Language Profeciency
3 ch
This course is focused on assessment for learning and as learning as they relate to oral and
written French proficiency. It aims to familiarize students with the assessment techniques
and grading practices used in French Second Language (FSL) school contexts and to have
students assess their own French proficiency and set goals for improvement.
ED 4561
Évaluation de la compétence langagière en français
3 ch
Ce cours examine l’évaluation au service de l’apprentissage et l’évaluation en tant
qu’apprentissage reliées à la compétence orale et écrite en français. Il vise à familiariser les
étudiants avec les techniques d’évaluation et de notation actuellement en cours dans le
système scolaire. Les étudiants auront l’occasion d’évaluer leur propre compétence
linguistique et de se fixer des objectifs pour s’améliorer.
ED 4562
Advanced Studies in ESL Education
3 ch
Examines communicative language teaching in the context of ESL classrooms. Emphasizes
varied teaching methods, curriculum development and evaluation of second language
learning. Prerequisite: ED 3561 or ED 3562 or equivalent.
ED 4567
Français langue seconde II – Secondaire
3 ch
Examen en profondeur de l’enseignement du français langue seconde dans divers
programmes du niveau secondaire. * Required course for secondary French second
language specialists. Pre-requisite: ED 3562 and a French oral proficiency certificate with a
minimum level of Advanced from the New Brunswick Department of Post Secondary
Education, Training and Labour.
ED 4568
Français langue seconde I – Élémentaire
3 ch
Examen des principes de base de la didactique du français langue seconde (FLS) à
l’élémentaire ainsi que l’exploration des pratiques de l’enseignement du FLS à l’élémentaire.
* A required course for elementary French second language specialists. Pre-requisite: A
French oral proficiency certificate with a minimum level of Advanced from the New
Brunswick Department of Post Secondary Education, Training and Labour.
ED 4569
Français langue seconde II – Élémentaire
3 ch
Examen en profondeur de l’enseignement du français langue seconde dans divers
programmes de l’élémentaire. *A required course for elementary French second language
specialists. Pre-requisite: ED 4568 and a French oral proficiency certificate with a minimum
level of Advanced from the New Brunswick Department of Post Secondary Education,
Training and Labour.
ED 4620
Introduction to Teaching Secondary Social Studies
6 ch
Students will develop initial competence in select aspects of teaching secondary social
studies. Prerequisite: The equivalent of an academic minor (24ch) in subjects related to
social studies (eg. history, geography, political science, classics, economics, sociology, and
anthropology). Prerequisite: The equivalent of an academic minor (24 ch) in subjects
related to social studies (e.g. history, geography, political science, classics, economics,
sociology, and anthropology). Co-requisite or prerequisite: ED 3621 . Concurrent students
should register for this course in the year preceding their internship.
ED 4621
Learning to Learn about Teaching, Social Studies and Science
3 ch
Elementary school prospective teachers will explore the notion of teaching and learning a
discipline through the study of teaching social studies and science.
ED 4622
Global Education
3 ch
An examination of the global education movement and its implications for curriculum and
instruction. Students will be involved in a cross cultural experience, the examination of
global education materials, and a curriculum development project. Prerequisite: 3 ch in
teaching methods.
ED 4623
Introduction to Social Studies in Elementary Education
3 ch
Students will explore the nature of social studies as a school subject and develop initial
competence in select aspects of teaching elementary social studies.
ED 4643
Geography of Canada
3 ch
Investigation of pedagogical approaches to settlement patterns, urbanization, resource
development, land use and economic characteristics of the various regions. Attention given
to applications in the New Brunswick school curriculum.
ED 4686
Teaching First Nations Learner
3 ch
Teaching methods, learning strategies, program planning, with emphasis on a particular
learning level.
ED 4688
Teaching First Nations Children’s Literature
3 ch
Examines the philosophy and process of teaching First Nations Literature in an integrated
curriculum for primary and elementary children. Includes practical classroom experience.
ED 4791
Nutrition Concepts
3 ch
An examination of nutrients in the human diet, the relationship between diet and health,
nutritional assessment, nutrition education, dietary guidance and current nutrition
issues. Note: Credit will not be given for both ED 4791 and KIN 3481 .
ED 4862
Information and Communication Technology II
3 ch
An advanced course in the integration of ICT in the classroom. Students should have
previously taken ED 3862 or be able to demonstrate sufficient background knowledge in
application software. Focus will also include emerging trends in educational technologies.
ED 4863
Computers in the Classroom
3 ch
This course will study current research and practices in the integration of computer
technology in Business Education, ICT, and other subject areas. Students are required to
demonstrate best practices in the areas of using computers as a tool, tutor and tutee in
education in the development and presentation of technology enriched lessons within their
area of curriculum.
ED 4864
Educational Software Analysis
3 ch
This course is designed to examine current trends and research in educational software
evaluation. Students will focus on both curriculum-based software as well as administrative
applications intended for professional use in and out of the classroom.
ED 4973
Special Topics in Technology Education
Research of current and emerging trends and development in technology, Technology
Education and educational/instructional technology.
ED 5000
Field Studies Practicum for Consecutive and Concurrent BEd
Programs
15 ch
Fifteen weeks of school and classroom experience. Additional regulations are included in
Education General Regulations under Field Experiences Practicum, Section F. Prerequisites:
1) Admission to the BEd (Consecutive or Concurrent program); 2) 30 ch in B.Ed. courses
including: At the secondary level 9 ch in one area of concentration; At the elementary level
12 ch including ED 3424 , a course in Literacy at the elementary level, ED 3511 or ED
3621 and a course in either Art, Music or Physical Education; 3) at least 90 ch of course
work in the other degree for concurrent students; 4) CGPA at least 2.0; 5) Students must
have been enrolled in the B.Ed. for one year from the formal date of their admission before
they are eligible for an Internship. 6) Completion of ED 4001 and ED 4002 or ED
4003 and ED 4004 . 7) Police Background Check (See Note: Section G: Field Experiences
Placements and Practicum.)
ED 5001
Teaching and Learning Theories I
3 ch
This course introduces teaching as a reflective, professional practice focused upon three
themes: Learning and Learners; Establishing a Classroom Context to Support Learning; and
Professional Concerns for Teachers. Field experience is central to the course with students
expected to apply course ideas in classroom and reflect on that experience in seminars.
ED 5002
Teaching and Learning Theories II
3 ch
This course continues the examination of teaching as a reflective, professional practice
focussed upon three themes: Learning and Learners; Establishing a Classroom Context to
Support Learning; and Professional Concerns for Teachers. Field experience is central to the
course with students expected to apply course ideas in classroom and reflect on that
experience in seminars.
ED 5003
Teaching and Learning Theories III
3 ch
As a culmination of Teaching and Learning Theory I and II, this course will facilitate
students integrating their personal backgrounds, academic and professional education
through the development of a significant project. Projects will be shared with peers as well
as the broader professional and public community in a senior conference
ED 5010
Advanced Practicum in Adult Education
6 ch
A practical, field-based learning experience in which learners will apply and practice
previously acquired adult education principles and practices and will monitor themselves
through using mentoring, collaboration, and peer consultation. Prerequisite: Practicum in
Adult Education, or its equivalent.
ED 5011
Preparing for Prior Learning Assessment
3 ch
Through the use of reflection, self-assessment and personal journals, participants will create
an experience-based dossier which will describe their personal philosophy, current
professional practices, and needs for further learning. Prerequisite: ED 3024 or equivalent.
ED 5013
Special Topics in Education
3 ch
In consultation with faculty advisor. (Intended for students in the DAUS.)
ED 5022
Transformative Learning
3 ch
Explores new concepts for working with adult learners. Investigates critical thinking, critical
self-reflection and transformative learning. Prerequisite: ED 3024 or equivalent.
ED 5031
Creating Supportive Environments for Learning
3 ch
Examines theory and practice related to learning environments and strategies for dealing
with behaviour challenges and for children with various types of special needs.
ED 5032
Inclusion from the Early Years
3 ch
An examination of personal, societal and school assumptions about the meaning and
importance of inclusion in life and learning from childhood. Inclusive models of education
will be examined.
ED 5033
Special Topics in Education
3 ch
In consultation with faculty advisor. (Intended for students in the DAUS.)
ED 5035
Inclusionary Practices
3 ch
This course is designed to enhance prospective teachers’ knowledge of diverse student
learning needs and specific strategies for enhancing the learning environment for all
students.
ED 5043
Special Topics in Education
3 ch
In consultation with faculty advisor. (Intended for students in the DAUS.)
ED 5044
The School and Society
3 ch
Study of Interrelationships between community, students and schools.
ED 5045
Philosophies of Education
3 ch
A study of various contemporary formulations of the meaning, aims, methods, and purposes
of education, as well as the theories of human nature from which they are drawn.
ED 5046
Educating At-Risk Students
3 ch
Characteristics of the at-risk student. Psychological, social, and economic effects of
dropping out. Remedial strategies involving learning, teaching, counselling, school climate,
and school organization. Exemplary programs for at-risk students and for dropout
prevention.
ED 5050
Practicum
12ch
The school based experience component of the BEd involves one day per week in one's
assigned school during the fall and winter terms as well as a two-week, three-week and
seven-week block practica at points through the fall and winter term
ED 5053
Middle Level Education
3 ch
Of interest to both experienced and student teachers, this course will focus on the physical,
intellectual, psychological and social characteristics of 10- to 14-year-olds and the
implications for effective instruction. Additional topics will include Middle School
organization, curriculum integration, and teaming.
ED 5054
Changing Roles in the Education Workplace
3 ch
Reflection on professional relationships among teachers, administrators and parents. Recent
changes in school law and a study of decision making processes in education will be
considered.
ED 5062
Cultural Constructions of Childhood
3 ch
An historical examination of cultural constructions of childhood and family and the
implications of these various constructions upon the education of young children.
ED 5065
Personal Growth and Helping
3 ch
Examines the major theories which explain how people develop and function from a
psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual perspective and how this information may be
used to help others in educational environments.
ED 5070
Cultural Contexts of Education
6 ch
This course examines history, philosophy, social contexts, and law as they relate to
education. Through each of these disciplines we explore the broad concerns and impacts of
policy, ethics, and equity, with connections to curriculum and pedagogy. The format will be
a combination of lectures and seminars.
ED 5071
Education in International Contexts
3ch
This course examines the nature of education in a range of international contexts with a
particular focus on understanding how culture and world view shape education and
comparing and contrasting trends and issues for teachers and the teaching in those
contexts. It is designed to provide teacher education students with a global perspective on
the education profession.
ED 5072
Teaching Gifted Students
3 ch
An examination of school wide enrichment models, curriculum differentiation, and the social
and emotional needs of gifted learners. Note: In addition to work on campus, students
will be required to complete a Fall practicum requirement either in their public
school setting or independently. (Course offered in Summer Session only.)
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor is required before registering.
ED 5074
History and Philosophy of Education
3 ch
This course reviews the impact of various historical movements and philosophical influences
on contemporary educational thought. The discussion of these foundational forces is to help
students understand and evaluate the theoretical basis supporting prevailing educational
concepts and practices. The course uses both philosophical and historical inquiry to explore
indoctrination, constructivism, human and moral development, critical thinking,
progressivism, and education research. The course will also assist students in developing
and articulating their personal philosophy of education.
ED 5075
History of Education
3 ch
Current problems: aims, curriculum, teaching, administration and ideas viewed from an
historical perspective.
ED 5076
Religion and Spirituality in Education
3 ch
This course will examine the controversial issue of religion and spirituality in education. It
will examine how faith and visions of life impact education, values and the philosophy of
education, religion and the history of education, visions of life in the curriculum, faith
expressions in the classroom, and teaching about religion and spirituality.
ED 5078
Communication Disorders in the Classroom
3 ch
This course will provide an introduction to speech and language development in preschool
children. It will also provide an overview of academic and classroom difficulties that may
result from impairments in speech and/or language.
ED 5086
Special Education Field Experience
3 ch
Provides a school-based experience working with students with special needs under the
direction of faculty and resource teachers. Enrolment is limited. Prerequisite: ED 3031 .
Permission of the instructor is required before registering.
ED 5091
Learning Disabilities: Introduction
3 ch
Concepts, definitions and terminology. A preventive approach.
ED 5096
Behavioural/Emotional Disorders
3 ch
An overview of various emotional and behavioral disorders of children and young people and
the ways in which coping and management strategies can be applied to develop selfdiscipline and control. Prerequisite: ED 3031 or ED 5035 .
ED 5097
Differentiating Instruction in the Classroom
3 ch
This course will allow teachers to explore current research on differentiation; familiarize
themselves with many strategies for differentiating content, process and product; develop
differentiation lesson plans including pre-assessment strategies as well as classroom
management strategies intended for classroom application.
ED 5098
Counselling/Special Education Internship I
3 ch
Prerequisite: BEd or permission of the Chair.
ED 5099
Counselling/Special Education Internship II
3 ch
Prerequisite: BEd or permission of the Chair.
ED 5102
Curriculum and Evaluation in the Early Years
3 ch
Examines characteristics of early years learners and the role of the teacher as observer and
curriculum developer in theory and practice.
ED 5105
Connecting Home and Schooled Literacies
3 ch
This course will examine the theory and practice of connecting home and school for the
development of a literate community.
ED 5141
Orientation to Counselling
3 ch
Examines the role of the guidance counsellor at all levels in the public education system.
Topics include: comprehensive school counselling programs, services, individual and group
counselling, consultation, student appraisal, educational and career planning.
ED 5142
Career Guidance
3 ch
Explores the ways to stimulate career development at each level within the public education
system. Topics include: definition of career guidance, theories of vocational development,
career education in the curriculum, and career assessment and counseling.
ED 5143
Group Theory and Skills
3 ch
Explores the theory and experiences necessary to understand group dynamics and effective
group skills with applications to the public education system. Topics include: group
dynamics, leadership, team building, decision-making, communication, effective use of
controversy and creativity in group decision making.
ED 5152
Special Topics in Adult Education
3 ch
Emergent topics not normally addressed through regular course offerings and special topics
which might be addressed by visiting faculty.
ED 5152
The Respectful Workplace: Principles and Practices for Adult
Educators
3 ch
Focusing on real-life workplace issues and practical skill development, this course equips
learners to recognize and address workplace bullying, psychological harassment, and other
inappropriate behaviours early on. Examines how workplace toxicity takes hold, and
explores the roles that adult educators can play in making it safe to discuss these issues,
raising awareness, developing employees’ conflict literacy, investigating complaints,
addressing chronic behaviour, dealing with the aftermath of negative workplace events, and
facilitating respectful workplace initiatives.
ED 5154
Power of Images (Cross Listed: FNAT 3703)
3 ch
Explores the visual mode of learning to reveal its subtle and not-so subtle power to
communicate and inform. Images found in fine arts, computer graphics, design, advertising,
and journalism provide the subject matter for analysis. Images will be investigated in terms
of their cultural, social, and historical contexts. To understand how images communicate,
methods of analysis and image-making will be explored. Prerequisite: previous course in
visual art, art education, or media.
ED 5156
Special Topics in Adult Education (0)
3 ch
Designed to explore areas of special interest or concern in adult education.
ED 5157
Community Professionals as Agents of Change (A)
3 ch
Practitioners in various disciplines can build the capacity of communities to drive
socioeconomic and systemic change necessary for enhanced sustainability. This course
explores various adult education-related principles and strategies and enables participants
to work on community development problems. (Offered every other year.)
ED 5161
Curriculum Theory
3 ch
Theory, current trends, and the role of the teacher in curriculum development.
ED 5162
Integrated Curriculum for the First Nations Learner
3 ch
Culture-based education: design, development, and implementation. Appropriate evaluation
and assessment.
ED 5164
Learning with Technology in Adult Education
3 ch
Utilization of a range of instructional technologies, application of educational technologies
for teaching and learning. Note: This course may not be taken by Computer Science
students.
ED 5166
Cultural Studies and Critical Pedagogy
3 ch
The study of the entire range of a society's arts, beliefs, institutions, and communicative
practices and its application to education.
ED 5167
Interpreting Play for Curriculum Development
3 ch
An exploration of the literature on play including play as reflective pedagogy. A variety of
theoretical perspectives will be brought to the interpretation of children's play. The teacher's
role in creating physical and social environments that facilitate cognitive, emotional, social,
spiritual and physical growth will be examined.
ED 5171
Assessing Adult Learning
3 ch
Identification of the principles and techniques underlying a variety of assessment methods
for learning and teaching. Students will be expected to construct instruments and apply
alternative assessment strategies.
ED 5173
Educational Statistics
3 ch
Statistics; descriptive and inferential. Includes central tendency, variability, normal curve,
correlation and regression, probability, hypothesis testing, chi square, "t" test.
ED 5174
Introduction to Standardized Testing Instruments
3 ch
An examination of selected standardized tests used in the public school system.
ED 5175
Classroom Assessment
3 ch
An examination of current assessment issues, procedures, and techniques and how these
can be used to improve teaching and student learning.
ED 5181
Feminist Theory and Education
3 ch
Explores how feminist theories have re-thought educational practice, with specific focus on
issues of knowledge, curriculum, classroom pedagogy, research, and educational policy.
ED 5182
Problem Solving with Young Children (Subject, Learner Levels)
3 ch
Examines research and theory of problem solving with young children. Emphasizes teacher's
role as facilitator of problem solving across the curriculum.
ED 5184
Parental Involvement in Schooling
3 ch
A critical examination of the theory and practice of parental involvement in schooling. A
variety of current practices will be examined to explore how professional and parental
knowledge/expertise are distinguished and how power relations are constructed.
ED 5191
Independent Studies
3 ch
Students will normally be limited to 6 ch of independent study. Prerequisite: Permission of
an instructor is required before registration.
ED 5212
Curriculum Development in Art Education
3 ch
Knowledge, skills, and understanding for developing art curricula at various learning levels.
Prerequisite: ED 3211 or a previous course in visual art or art education.
ED 5213
Issues in Art Education
3 ch
An examination of local, national, and international issues currently being debated in art
education. Prerequisite: ED 3211 or a previous course in visual art or art education.
ED 5241
Philosophy of Music Education
3 ch
A course rooting methodology in significant, current philosophical trends tailored to students
planning to teach music at any level. Prerequisite: 9 ch in music courses permission of the
instructor.
ED 5272
Changing Teaching Practice
3 ch
Examination of teaching practices in light of current pedagogical theory. Specific attention
to varying learning styles and modalities, developmental issues and student centered
learning.
ED 5273
Interdisciplinary Instruction
3 ch
Explores the theory and practice of interdisciplinary teaching with specific reference to each
of the elementary, middle level, and secondary levels of schools.
ED 5300
Literacy Block (O)
12 ch
Addresses the theoretical underpinnings and implementation methods of the six strands in
the teaching of literacy: reading, writing, listening, speaking , viewing and visual
representation. (Offered only in Trinidad and Tobago).
ED 5313
Cultural Studies through Theatre (Elementary, Middle,
Secondary)
3 ch
Theatre practices rooted in critical theory and cultural production will engage participants in
an exploration of inclusive practices. No experience necessary.
ED 5314
Drama Across the Curriculum (Middle, Secondary)
3 ch
Group process drama will be employed to study in any curriculum subject, such as history,
mathematics, science and social studies. No experience necessary.
ED 5315
Dramatization of Literature (Elementary, Middle)
3 ch
The interpretation and understanding of literature will be studied through various theatre
practices, including readers' theatre, chamber theatre, monologues, dramatic scripts, and
other media such as film.
ED 5352
Teaching Writing
3 ch
This course introduces discourses about and approaches to teaching and evaluating writing
in schools, including traditional approaches, writing process, genre modelling and critical
studies.
ED 5353
Teaching Secondary English I
3 ch
Aims, materials, methods of teaching language, literature, and composition. Middle school
and high school.
ED 5354
Teaching Secondary English II
3 ch
A sequel to ED 5353 . Emphasis on planning course units, evaluation in English, and the
integration of English and other subjects. Prerequisite: ED 5353.
ED 5358
Critical/Cultural Literacy (Middle, Secondary)
3 ch
An examination of literature from different cultural groups using the theories and
pedagogical practices of critical literacy.
ED 5361
Challenging the Authority of Texts
3 ch
English studies are predicated on textual “authority”; something “authored” and “true.”
Students will be introduced to contemporary discourses which teach otherwise. Practical
approaches offer alternative strategies to formalism structures bogging down English
studies in schools.
ED 5362
Symbolic Representation in Children's Play, Pictures and Print
3 ch
Examines theory in practice of young children and symbolic representation as the context of
their emerging literacies.
ED 5422
Teaching High School Mathematics
3 ch
Focus on appropriate methodology for teaching mathematics at the high school level.
Prerequisite: A previous course in mathematics education and 12 ch of mathematics (MATH)
or 6 ch of mathematics and 6 ch of chemistry or physics.
ED 5423
Teaching Middle School Mathematics
3 ch
Focus on appropriate methodology for teaching mathematics at the middle school level.
Prerequisite: ED 3415 or corequisite or permission of instructor.
ED 5428
Mathematics Across the Curriculum
3 ch
Explores ways in which mathematics fits into an integrated curriculum, grades K-12.
ED 5429
The Role of Language in the Teaching of Mathematics
3 ch
Examines how the language of mathematics affects its acquisition and how appropriate use
of writing and literature can enhance the learning of mathematics. Prerequisite: methods
course or teaching experience in mathematics.
ED 5451
Special Topics in Health Education
3 ch
Explores specific areas of current interest and concern in health education, as defined by
students, faculty, and classroom teachers.
ED 5494
Teaching Physical Education
3 ch
A post-internship course for secondary physical education majors. Emphasis on
contemporary trends in teaching physical education in public schools. Practical application.
ED 5511
Special Topics in Science Education I
3 ch
Designed to explore areas of interest or concern in science education. Prerequisite: ED
3511 or permission of the instructor.
ED 5512
Special Topics in Science Education II
3 ch
Designed to explore areas of interest or concern in science education. Prerequisite: ED
3511 or permission of the instructor.
ED 5521
Science Education Seminar and Project
3 ch
Students who select either of the certificate programs will participate in advanced
discussions concerning science education and develop projects that reflect some area of
science education they would like to explore further and which demonstrate their
understanding of science education.
ED 5566
Field Experience in TESL
3 ch
A practicum in the area of teaching English as a second language (TESL). This course is a
requirement for students enrolled in the Certificate in TESL.
ED 5567
Specialized Techniques in ESL Teaching
3 ch
The custom-designed course will provide participants with a wide range of field-tested ESL
techniques. The process will be active and interactive. Interaction will vary between small
and large-group sessions.
ED 5623
Teaching Canadian Studies
3 ch
An examination of the ways in which school curricula in social studies and language arts
have dealt with the question of Canadian identity and the exploration of alternative ways to
treat that topic. Various conceptions of Canadian identity will be examined along with the
historic, geographical and cultural forces that have given rise to them.
ED 5624
Exploring and Teaching about Worldviews
3 ch
This course will explore worldview frameworks as a means to better understand world
views, religion and spirituality. It will investigate the impact worldviews have on education,
and how one might teach about worldviews as a means to a greater understanding of our
beliefs, values and principles. The course shall engage personal perspectives and questions,
recognizing the continuing relevance of worldviews, religion and spirituality to contemporary
life.
ED 5683
First Nations Education Seminar
3 ch
Historical trends and contemporary issues in classroom practice and curriculum
development.
ED 5684
The Anthropology of Literacy and Learning (Cross Listed: ANTH
5684)
3 ch
Offers an anthropological look at the role of literacy, formal education and informal learning
in a range of settings. The influence and impact of ethnic and cultural identity on systems of
learning is explored through reading and discussing selected ethnographies.
ED 5685
Developing First Nations Languages and Literacies
3 ch
Identifies and examines the development of Mi’kmaq-Maliseet literacies’ concepts and the
relationships with language that define First Nations literacy in primary and elementary
children.
ED 5691
Instructional Design Processes
3 ch
Introduction to instructional systems design (ISD) and alternative new processes, used to
develop e-learning and classroom materials. Students will explore ways these processes
may be used and will have opportunities to implement them.
ED 5698
Multimedia Studies in Education
3 ch
The theoretical and practical applications of multimedia technologies across the curriculum
will be explored.
ED 5699
Cultural Studies through Multimedia
3 ch
Critical analysis of the cultural products and practices surrounding multimedia in education
will be examined.
ED 5973
Special Topics in Technology Education
Research of current and emerging trends and development in technology, Technology
Education and educational/instructional technology.
ED 5975
Presentation Strategies in Technology Education
3 ch
Development of presentation competencies: delivery strategies, techniques, learning styles,
management and resources.
ED 5976
Instructional Technology Across the Curriculum
3 ch
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.
ED 5977
Program Development in Technology Education
3 ch
Principles and practices for determining knowledge, skills, and attitudes for
teaching/learning.
ED 5980
Inclusive Education
6 ch
This course is designed to enhance teachers’ knowledge of the diverse needs of students
with special needs as well as knowing how to apply evidence based practices to meet their
needs in the classroom. (Offered only in Trinidad and Tobago)