These courses are primarily designed for students registered in the degree and diploma programs in Post-Secondary Education.
2710. Course Organization and Development in Post-Secondary Education
(A,PS). The development of procedures for the identification of concepts
in instructional units; analysis of tasks and identification of related competencies;
development of resource units.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Education
2710 and Education 2711.
2720. Introduction to Post-Secondary Education (PS). Study of the back-ground of Post-Secondary Education and of its development and present forms in Newfoundland, other provinces of Canada, and other countries; an examination of current programs in Post-Secondary Education; the role of federal and provincial governments in Post-Secondary Education.
2730. General Methods of Teaching in Post-Secondary Education (I,PS). Introduction to the methodology of teaching psychomotor and cognitive skills; selection of appropriate methods for individual and group instruction; organizing laboratory and shop instruction; principles of instructional management.
3280. Educational Assessment (PS). A study of the broad
spectrum of educational assessment focusing specifically on the development
of objectives, the construction and use of formal teacher-made tests, the
use of informal assessment techniques, the interpretation and application
of assessment data, continuous evaluation, criterion-referenced measurement,
and emerging trends in assessment.
NOTE: Credit may be obtained for only one of Education 3280 and Education
4912.
3710. Group Instruction in Post-Secondary Education (I,PS).
An in-depth study of various methods of group instruction; planning and presenting
demonstration teaching units; practice in techniques of group instruction.
Prerequisites: Education 2710 and 2730.
3720. Individualized Instruction in Post-Secondary Education (I,PS).
A study of the various systems of individualized instruction; the theoretical
basis for individualizing courses, individual differences, organizing individualized
courses, selection and development of materials; management of individual
student progress.
Prerequisites: Education 2710 and 2730.
3730. Curriculum and Instructional Development in Post-Secondary
Education (I,PS). Social, cultural, philosophical, and economic forces
influencing changes in Post-Secondary curriculum and instructional methods.
Study of current Post-Secondary Education curriculum designs, problems and
trends; methods of gathering curriculum information; procedures for revising
and evaluating a curriculum.
Prerequisites: Education 2710 and 2730.
3801. Educational Media I (PS). Students are introduced
to audio visual communications with emphasis on equipment operation and basic
local production of instructional materials; and the application of computers
to education. A two-hour laboratory period will be arranged after the first
class period.
NOTE: Credit may be obtained for only one of Education 3480, Education
3484, Education 3801, Education 4480 * and Education 4905.
4700. Student Teaching in Post-Secondary Education (PS).
Applying theories of education in the learning situation; observation and
demonstration of lessons; seminars in teaching techniques.
Prerequisites: 2710, 2720, 2730, 2801, 3280, and 3801, or equivalent teaching
experience and permission of the course instructor.
4710. Seminar in Post-Secondary Education (PS). The identification,
analysis and discussion of major issues, practices and problems in Post-Secondary
Education in Newfoundland and Canada.
Prerequisites: Education 2710, 2720 and 2730.
4730. Educational Programs and Practices in Industry and Labour
(PS). A study of the various Post-Secondary Education programs operated
either wholly by industry and labour or jointly with educational institutions;
apprenticeship, work experience and study programs, co-operative education,
training-in-industry, training on-the-job, supervisory training, management
development.
Prerequisites: Education 2710, 2720 and 2730.
4760-4780. Advanced Specialized Post-Secondary Education Technologies
(PS). The theory and practice of selected advanced specialized Post-Secondary
Education technical skills and their application to the laboratory, workshop
and business office. Emphasis will be placed on innovative and emerging techniques
in selected areas of business, industry, and the service occupations.
* Inactive Course
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