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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
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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; 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)
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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.
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
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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)
3 ch (3C)
In consultation with the Education Coordinator.
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 selfdiscipline 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)
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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.