2004 - 2005 Calendar
General
Information For All Education Students
Degree Regulations
Regulations
for Readmission and Advancement [for all programs except B.Ed.(Intermediate/Secondary)
and the Bachelor of Education (Intermediate/Secondary) Conjoint
with the Diploma in Technology Education]
Regulations
for Readmission and Advancement - Bachelor of Education (Intermediate
and Secondary) and the Bachelor of Education (Intermediate/Secondary)
Conjoint with the Diploma in Technology Education)
Bachelor of Education (Primary/Elementary)
Bachelor of Education
(Intermediate/Secondary)
Bachelor of Education
(Intermediate/Secondary) Conjoint with the Diploma in
Technology Education
Bachelor of Music
Education General Comment
Bachelor
of Music Conjoint with Bachelor of Music Education
Conjoint
Degrees of Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education
Bachelor
of Music Education as a Second Degree
Bachelor of
Education (Native & Northern)
Bachelor
of Special Education
Admission Requirements to the Degree and Diploma Programs in Post-Secondary
Education
Bachelor of Education
(Post-Secondary) as a First Degree
Bachelor
of Education (Post-Secondary) as a Second Degree
Diploma Regulations
Diploma in Post-Secondary
Education
Diploma in Technology
Education
Diploma
in Adult Teacher Education
Diploma
in Native and Northern Education in Labrador (T.E.P.L.)
Diploma
in TeleLearning and Rural School Teaching
Course List
Registration in Education
Courses for Non-Education Students
Registration in In-Service
Courses or in Education Courses (Certification Upgrading)
Student Teaching
Waiver
Guidelines of Education 3700, 4700, Post-Sessional Block, 401X
Music Education
Special Education
Native
and Northern Education
Post-Secondary
Education
Technology
Education
Adult Teacher
Education
TeleLearning and
Rural School Teaching
Institutes in Education
Dean
Collins, A., B.A., B.Ed. Memorial, M.A., Ph.D.
Ottawa; Professor
Associate Dean, Graduate Programs
Hammett, R.F., B.A. Wilfred Laurier, B.Ed. Dalhousie,
M.Ed. Mount Saint Vincent, M.Ed. Acadia, Ph.D.
The Pennsylvania State University; Associate Professor
Acting Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs
Jeffery, G.H., B.A. Western Ontario, M.A.(Sc.) Waterloo, Ph.D. Alberta; Professor
Co-ordinator, Centre for Instructional Services
Mews, A., B.A. Memorial, M.L.S. Dalhousie
Manager, Finance and Administration
Power, B.M., B.Voc.Ed., M.Ed. Memorial
Professores Emeriti
Martin, W.B.W., Dip.Ed., B.Ed., M.A. Memorial, Ph.D. York
McCann, W.P., B.A. London, Ph.D. Manchester, F.R.Hist.S.
Honorary Research Professor
Netten, J.E., C.M., B.A.(Hons.) Saskatchewan, M.A. Toronto,
Dip.Sup. McGill, Ph.D. Université de Québec
à Montreal
Professors
Barrell, B., B.A., M.S. City University of New York, B.Ed. New Brunswick, Ed.D. Toronto
Brown, J., B.A.(Ed.), M.Ed. Memorial, Ed.D. O.I.S.E.
Burnaby, B.J., B.A.(Hons.), M.A. Toronto, Ph.D. O.I.S.E. (on leave)
Cahill, M., B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed. Memorial, Ph.D. Alberta
Canning, P., B.A. UPEI, M.A., Ph.D. Windsor
Crocker, R.K., B.Sc., B.Ed. Memorial, Ph.D. Alberta
Doyle, C., B.A., B.A.(Ed.) Memorial, M.A. Providence, Ed.D. Boston
Garlie, N.W., B.S. Wisconsin State, M.A. Wyoming, Ph.D. Utah; Winner of the President's Award for Distinguished Teaching, 2001-2002; Cross appointment with the Counselling Centre
Glassman, M.S., B.S.Ed., M.Ed. State University College of New York, Brockport, Ed.D. Georgia
Hadley, N.H., B.A., B.Ed. Acadia, M.Ed. U.N.B., Ph.D.
Leeds
Kelleher, R.R., B.A.(Ed.), B.A., M.Ed. Memorial, Ph.D. Michigan State (on leave)
Kelly, U., B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed. Memorial, Ph.D. Toronto
Kennedy, W., B.A. St. Mary's, B.Ed. Dalhousie, M.A. St. Francis Xavier, Ph.D. Alberta
Kim, K.S., B.A. Seoul National University, M.Ed., Ph.D. Alberta
Mann, B.L., B.A.(Hons.), Grad. Dip., M.A. Concordia, Ph.D. Toronto
Nesbit, W.C., B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed. New Brunswick, Ph.D. Alberta; Winner of the President's Award for Distinguished Teaching, 1992-1993
Oldford-Matchim, J., B.A.(Ed.), B.A. Memorial, M.A., Ph.D. Ohio State
Roberts, B.A., A.Mus., Mus.B.,Dip.Ed.(Post Grad), A.Mus., M.Mus. Western Ontario, Kuenstlerische Reifepruefung NRW Musikakadamie, Detmold, Germany, Ph.D. Stirling, Scotland (on leave)
Sharpe, D.B., Cert.Ed. Loughborough College, B.Ed., M.Ed. Alberta, Ph.D. Texas A&M
Singh, A., B.Sc. Uttar Pradesh Agricultural U., M.Ed. Illinois, Ph.D. Michigan State, M.P.H. Hawaii at Manoa
Stevens, K.J., B.A., M.Soc.Sc., Dip.Ed.St. Waikato, Ph.D. James
Cook, AFNZIM; Chair in TeleLearning
Treslan, D.L., B.A., B.Ed. Saskatchewan, Dip.Ed.(Admin.), M.Ed.,
Ph.D. Calgary (on leave)
Associate Professors
Adams, C.K., B.M.E. Evangel College, M.Mus. Northwestern, Dip. Fine Arts Calgary; Cross appointment with the School of Music
Beebe, M., B.Ed. Alberta, M.Ed. Memorial, Ph.D. Alberta (on leave)
Clark, G.W., B.A. Macalester, M.A., Ph.D. Stanford
Dibbon, D.C., B.Ed., B.P.E., M.P.E. Memorial, M.Ed., Ph.D. O.I.S.E.
Elliott, H.G., B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed. Memorial, Ph.D. London
Haché, G.J., B.Sc. Central Connecticut State Teachers College, M.Ed. Alberta, Ph.D. Texas A&M
Hawksley, F., T.Cert.(Ed.) Warwick, A.D.B.(Ed.) Coventry, M.A.(Ed.) Durham
Mulcahy, D.M., B.A., B.Ed. Memorial, M.Ed. O.I.S.E.,
Ph.D. Toronto
Okshevsky, W., B.A. Concordia, M.A. York, Ph.D. O.I.S.E.;
Cross appointment with the Department of Philosophy
Rose, A., B.Mus., B.Mus.Ed. Memorial, M.Mus., Ph.D. Wisconsin, Madison; Winner of the President's Award for Distinguished Teaching 1997-1998
Schulz, H., B.Ed., M.Ed. Calgary, Ph.D. Alberta
Seifert, T.L., B.Sc. Waterloo, B.Ed., M.Ed. Windsor, Ph.D. Simon Fraser
Strong, E.L., B.A.(Ed.), M.Ed. Memorial, Ph.D. Ohio State
Tite, R., B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. Toronto
Yeoman, E., Bacc.ès.Arts Moncton, B.Ed. Mount Allison,
M.Ed., Ph.D. Toronto; Coordinator, Women's Studies,
Faculty of Arts
Assistant Professors
Browning, K., B.F.A.(Hons.) Manitoba, M.F.A. York, B.Ed.,
Ph.D. Toronto
Cannon, P.L., B.A.(Hons.), M.A. London, Ed.D. British Columbia
(on leave)
Gardner, M., B.A.(Hons.) Western Ontario, M.A., Ph.D. Toronto
Goodnough, K., B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed. Memorial, Ph.D. O.I.S.E.
Johnson, T.D., B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed. Memorial, Ph.D. Memorial
Mgombelo, J.R., B.Sc.(Hons.) Dar es Salaam, M.Ed. Alberta
Murphy, E.A., B.A. Université Laval, B.Ed. Memorial, M.A. Université Laval, M.Ed. Memorial, Ph.D. Université Laval
Philpott, D.F., B.A., B.Spec.Ed., M.Ed. Memorial, Ph.D. Calgary
Waiver
of Regulations of the Faculty of Education
The Faculty of Education of Memorial University of Newfoundland, under the terms of THE MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY ACT, accepts as its primary responsibility the professional preparation of those who will give leadership in education. The responsibility includes the professional preparation of teachers, administrators and specialists who will work in elementary, and intermediate, and secondary schools and post-secondary institutions. The work of the Faculty incorporates undergraduate and graduate studies and continuing education. The mandate includes specialized research for the improvement of pedagogical practice, and broadly based research for the advancement of knowledge. The Faculty initiates and responds to change through a wide range of programs and a variety of field services. It seeks to prepare educators who will have a reasoned philosophy of education, an appreciation of what knowledge is of most worth, a genuine love of learning, and the ability to think critically. It strives to prepare educators who have an understanding of the past, a plan for the present, and a vision for the future.
The following Degree and Diploma Programs are offered through the Faculty of Education:
DEGREE PROGRAMS
- Bachelor of Education (Primary/Elementary)
- Bachelor of Education
(Intermediate/Secondary)
- Bachelor of Education
(Intermediate/Secondary) Conjoint with the Diploma in Technology
Education
- Bachelor
of Music Conjoint with Bachelor of Music Education
- Bachelor
of Music Education as a Second Degree
- Bachelor
of Education (Native and Northern)
- Bachelor
of Special Education
- Bachelor of Education (Post-Secondary)
as a First Degree
- Bachelor
of Education (Post-Secondary) as a Second Degree
DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
- Diploma in Post-Secondary
Education
- Diploma in
Technology Education
- Diploma
in Adult Teacher Education
- Diploma
in Native and Northern Education (T.E.P.L.)
- Diploma in TeleLearning and Rural School
Teaching
The Office of Undergraduate Student Services, Faculty of Education, will
assist students with questions or problems which may arise concerning
their programs. It is, however, the responsibility of students to
see that their academic programs meet the Faculty of Education and
the UNIVERSITY
REGULATIONS - GENERAL ACADEMIC REGULATIONS (UNDERGRADUATE).
NOTE: Teacher Certification is a Provincial responsibility. Students
are advised to contact Teacher Certification and Records, Department
of Education, P.O. Box 4750, St. John's, Newfoundland, A1C 5R9, for
advice regarding Teacher Certification Regulations.
ADMISSION
NOTE: It is possible that individuals who have been convicted of a crime against a person may not be accepted into a school as required under the Faculty of Education degree and diploma regulations.
1) Admission to programs within the Faculty of Education is limited, selective and highly competitive. The Faculty reserves the right to limit the number of spaces available in each program. When the number of eligible applicants exceeds the number of spaces available in a particular program, preference may be given to students who are permanent residents of Newfoundland and Labrador.
2) Applicants for admission to a program within the Faculty of Education must submit the appropriate completed application form and all supporting documentation to the Office of the Registrar in accordance with the deadlines specified for each program below. Letters of reference and personal statement as required by the application form must be forwarded directly to the Faculty of Education. Students who must apply for admission/readmission to the University must also submit the General Application for Admission/Readmission to the Office of the Registrar within the deadlines specified in the University Diary.
3) Students who have been admitted to a particular degree program offered by the Faculty of Education and who wish to change to another degree program within the Faculty must submit a new Faculty application form to the Office of the Registrar that will be considered in competition with all other students.
4) Students who have been admitted to a program in the Faculty of Education requiring a teaching internship are advised that they may be assigned to any Provincial school district and are responsible for all travel and accommodation costs associated therewith.
5) Admission to programs within the Faculty of Education is determined by a Selections Committee and is based on the criteria listed for each degree/diploma program.
6) In special cases, the Committee on Undergraduate Studies, on the recommendation
of the Admissions Committee, may waive certain admission requirements.
Regulations involving course prerequisites or corequisites, departmental
regulations, and faculty regulations may be waived where circumstances
so warrant. The routing of requests for such waivers and the procedure
for appealing unfavourable decisions are outlined in the
UNIVERSITY
REGULATIONS - GENERAL ACADEMIC REGULATIONS (UNDERGRADUATE).
These regulations apply to all programs except the Bachelor of Education (Intermediate/Secondary) and the Bachelor of Education (Intermediate/Secondary) Conjoint with the Diploma in Technology Education which have separate readmission and advancement regulations.
1) To continue in the program, students must successfully complete all courses and attain an overall average of at least 65% in courses taken in each semester.
a) Students failing to successfully complete all courses and attain an average of at least 65% at the end of each semester preceding the internship will be required to withdraw from the program.
b) Students failing to attain an average of at least 65% during their internship will be required to withdraw from the program.
c) Students failing to successfully complete all courses and attain an average of at least 65% during their final semester will be required to complete additional courses appropriate to their degree program as determined by the Office of Undergraduate Student Services and approved by the Committee on Undergraduate Studies.
2) Notwithstanding Clauses 1 through 3, the Committee on Undergraduate Studies, on recommendation from the Admissions Committee, reserves the right to require students to withdraw from the Faculty at any time if, in the opinion of the Committee, they are deemed unsuitable for continued attendance.
3) In exceptional circumstances, waiver of these regulations may be granted
by the Committee on Undergraduate Studies, Faculty of Education,
on advice of the Office of Undergraduate Student Services.
Registration in Education courses is normally restricted to those students
who have been admitted to a degree or diploma program in the Faculty
of Education. Students in first year or students in other Faculties
or Schools who have completed not fewer than 24 credit hours may register
for the following courses in Education without acceptance to a program:
| Education 2040 | Education 3210 | Education 3571 |
| Education 2800 | Education 3211 | Education 3590 |
| Education 2801 | Education 3560 | Education 3660 |
| Education 2803 | Education 3570 |
Such students are strongly urged to consult degree regulations governing
their particular degree program to determine which, if any, of the
above courses can be applied to their degree program. The above notwithstanding,
students needing Education courses for Provincial Vocational Education
Certification may, with permission of the Office of Undergraduate Student
Services, be allowed to register for the required courses.
Students having completed a degree program in Education or equivalent
who wish to register in Education courses for certification upgrading purposes
should contact the Office of Undergraduate Student Services at least
two weeks in advance of registration for permission/procedure.
General Comment:
The Bachelor of Education (Primary/Elementary) is a 150 credit hour, 5
year program designed to prepare teachers for kindergarten through
grade six. All students will attend full time during the Professional
Year, that involves both a specific set of courses and a field experience.
The Professional Year is followed by a full semester teaching internship
and a subsequent semester of study intended to allow students to
build on strengths and remedy weaknesses that may have become apparent
during the internship.
Basic computer keyboarding skills will be expected
during the first semester of this program.
ADMISSION:
1) Applications for admission are considered once a year to the Fall semester only. The deadline for submission of applications is February 15. Consideration will be given to the courses for which students are registered at the time of application.
2) To be considered for admission students must have successfully completed 60 credit hours as outlined in Clauses a) - h) below with a cumulative average of at least 65% or an average of at least 65% on the last 30 credit hours which they have successfully completed. The 60 credit hours are:
a) Twelve credit hours in English including English 2390 and English 3650
b) Mathematics 1050 AND 1051 OR Mathematics 1000 (or
a Focus Area in Mathematics)
c) Six credit hours in Psychology
d) Science 1150 and 1151; or 9 credit hours in Science;
3 credit hours each to be chosen from Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry,
Earth Science, Environmental Science, or Physics (or a Focus Area
in Science)
e) six credit hours chosen in any combination from Anthropology,
Economics, Folklore, Geography, History, Political Science, Sociology
f) a standard of French acceptable to the Faculty. Students
who have successfully completed any of the following will be deemed
to have met the standard: the former French 1011 or higher, French
1500 or higher, a grade of 4 or better on the Advanced Placement French
Language examination, permission of the Department of French and Spanish
to enter French 1502 or higher.
g) fifteen credit hours as part of a Focus Area
h) additional credit hours from areas other than Education.
3) In assessing applications to the Bachelor of Education (Primary/Elementary) degree program, consideration will be given to student's:
a) average in the courses required for admission in Clauses 2a)-e) above;
b) overall academic performance; and
c) personal statement, references and resume as outlined
on the application to the Faculty.
4) The Faculty reserves the right to deny admission to a candidate who, in the opinion of the Selections Committee, is deemed unsuitable for admission to a program.
5) In special circumstances the Committee on Undergraduate Studies, on recommendation from the Admissions Committee may, at its discretion, consider an applicant or group of applicants as an exception to the requirements outlined in Clauses 2) and 3).
NOTE: Students who decline an offer of admission to the Faculty of Education or who do not attend during the academic year in which admission is granted must, if they wish to be subsequently considered for admission, submit a new application in competition with other applicants.
REGULATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY/ELEMENTARY)
1) Applicants who will have completed all requirements for admission by the end of the Spring semester of the year that admission is being sought will be considered as time and resources permit.
2) Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Education (Primary/Elementary)
will be required to complete a minimum of 150 credit hours in accordance
with
Clauses 2) and 3) below. Appropriate courses completed prior to admission
to the Faculty of Education will be included in the total number
of courses required for the degree. Students:
a) will normally follow the Program Plan as outlined below;
b) must enrol full-time during the Professional Year;
and
c) may enrol in the Internship only after successful
completion of the Professional Year.
3) A candidate shall be required to complete a minimum of 75 credit hours in non-Education courses. These courses will normally be completed prior to the Professional Year. The courses are:
a) twelve credit hours in English including English 2390 and English 3650
b) Science 1150 and 1151; or 9 credit hours in Science;
3 credit hours each to be chosen from Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry,
Earth Science, Environmental Science, or Physics (or a Focus Area
in Science)
c) Mathematics 1050 AND 1051 OR Mathematics 1000 (or
a Focus Area in Mathematics)
d) six credit hours in Psychology
e) six credit hours in any combination from Anthropology,
Economics, Folklore, Geography, History, Political Science, or
Sociology
f) Human Kinetics and Recreation (HKR) 2001
g) a standard of French acceptable to the Faculty. Students
who have successfully completed any of the following will be deemed
to have met the standard: the former French 1011 or higher, French
1500 or higher, a grade of 4 or better on the Advanced Placement French
Language examination, permission of the Department of French and Spanish
to enter French 1502 or higher.
h) eighteen to 24 credit hours as listed in one of the
Focus Areas below, and
i) additional credit hours from areas outside of Education
for a total of 75 credit hours
Focus Areas:
Art (18 credit hours):
-Visual Arts courses in Art History at Sir Wilfred Grenfell
College may be used to satisfy this requirement in whole or in
part.
English (24 credit hours):
-Six credit hours at the 1000 level
-2390 and 3650
-Three credit hours chosen from 2000, 2001, 2005-2007,
3200, 3201, 3395
-Three credit hours chosen from 2002-2004, 2010 or 2020,
2350, 2351
-Six credit hours chosen from 2150, 2151, 2152, 2155,
2156, 3145-3148, 3155-3158
Folklore (24 credit hours):
-1000 or 2000
-2100, 2300, 2401, 2500
-Three credit hours chosen from 3450 or 3930
-Six credit hours chosen from the 3000 or 4000 level
French (18 credit hours):
-A maximum of 6 credit hours at the 1000 level
-2100 or equivalent
-2101 or equivalent
-2300 or equivalent
-3700 or 3101 equivalent
-At least five weeks at an approved francophone institution
in a French speaking area.
-It is recommended that students complete at least one
of 2900, 3650, 3651 3652, or 3653.
NOTE: Students may wish to select the French Immersion
option listed at the end of Program Plan: Bachelor of Education (Primary/Elementary).
History (18 credit hours):
-Six credit hours chosen from 1010-1015, 1100, 1101,
1200
-Six credit hours at the 2000 level
-3110, 3120
Linguistics (18 credit hours):
-1100 or 2100
-2103, 2104, 2210
-Six credit hours chosen from 3000, 3100, 3104, 3105,
3150, 3155, 3201, 3212, 3500, 3850
Mathematics (18 credit hours including):
No more than 6 credit hours at the 1000 level and at
least 3 credit hours at the 3000 level.
Music (21 credit hours):
-1107, 1117, 1127 or 1137
-1108, 1118, 1128 or 1138
-2011, 2012
-2311, 2312
Physical Education (HKR) (18 credit hours):
-1000, 2210, 2300
-Nine credit hours chosen from 1001, 2002, 2310, 2320,
3300, 3360
Religious Studies (18 credit hours including):
-2051
-At least 3 credit hours from 1020, 2013, 2130, or 2140
-At least 6 credit hours at the 3000-level or above
Science (18 credit hours including):
At least 6 credit hours in each of two subject areas
selected from Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental
Science, or Physics.
3) A candidate shall be required to complete a minimum of 75 credit hours in Education including the following:
a) Education 3120, 3131, 3273, 3312, 3322, 3484, 3543, 3618, 3619, 3940,
3951, 3952, 3962, 4362, 4383, and 4425
b) Six credit hours chosen from Education 2050, 2194,
3050, 3220 or 3230, 3755, 4205. For students whose Focus Areas are
French, Physical Education, or Religious Studies, one of these
courses will be determined by the particular focus area.
c) A 15 credit hour internship (Education 401X)
d) Further courses to complete the required total for
the degree must be chosen from appropriate course offerings in the
Faculty of Education.
PROGRAM PLAN: BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY/ELEMENTARY):
| 60 Credit Hours Required for Admission |
EDUCATION SEMESTER ONE - FALL
| Education 3618: Nature of the
Primary/Elementary School Child - Development |
| Education 3951: Curriculum, Instruction and
Assessment in the Primary/Elementary School I |
| HKR 2001: Introduction to Physical Education for Primary/Elementary Education Students |
| Two Non-education Electives |
EDUCATION SEMESTER TWO - WINTER
| Education 3484: Computers and Learning Resources for Primary/Elementary Teachers |
| Education 3619: Nature of the Primary/Elementary
School Child - Learning and Cognition |
| Education 3952: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in the Primary/Elementary School II |
| Two Non-education Electives |
EDUCATION SEMESTER THREE - FALL
(PROFESSIONAL YEAR SEMESTER ONE)
| Four Education courses from 3120, 3131, 3273, 3312, 3322, 3940, 3962 (to be determined by the Office of Undergraduate Student Services) |
| One Education course from clause 3.b) |
| Non-credit Field Experience (five days) |
EDUCATION SEMESTER FOUR - WINTER
(PROFESSIONAL YEAR SEMESTER TWO)
| Four additional
Education courses from 3120, 3131, 3273, 3322, 3543, 3940, 3962
(to be determined by the Office of Undergraduate Student Services) |
| One additional
Education course from clause 3.b) |
| Non-credit
Field Experience (five days) |
EDUCATION SEMESTER FIVE - FALL
| Education 401X: Undergraduate Teaching Internship (15 credit hours) |
EDUCATION SEMESTER SIX* - WINTER
| Education 4362: Sociological Perspectives on Teaching and Learning |
| Education 4383: Philosophy of Teaching and Learning |
| Education 4425: Introduction to Educational Administration |
| Two Education Electives |
FRENCH IMMERSION OPTION
In addition to meeting the Admission Requirements for the Bachelor of Education (Primary/Elementary) Degree Program, students applying for this option must have French as a Focus Area. Admitted students will spend the two semesters of the Professional year in a French milieu. Except as modified in Clauses (a)-(c) below, these students must meet all requirements stated for the Bachelor of Education (Primary/Elementary).
These students will successfully complete:
(a) prior to the beginning of the Professional Year
i) at least 27 credit hours in French, including French 3100 ans 3101,
ii) either high school French Immersion including Francais
3212 or at least one semester of study in a French milieu,
(b) the Professional Year in a French milieu, including the equivalent of Education 4155 and Education 3050 to satisfy Clause 3) b) above.
(c) the Internship in a French Immersion setting.
Students who are interested in the French Immersion Option should contact the Office of Undergraduate Student Services, Faculty of Education, at their earliest opportunity.General Comment:
The Bachelor of Education (Intermediate/Secondary) is a second degree program designed to prepare Intermediate and Secondary School teachers. All students attend full-time and should graduate in one calendar year. The program is designed to provide students with an early field experience, a sequenced set of courses prior to a fourteen week internship and a range of courses after the internship to allow students to build on strengths and remedy weaknesses which may have become apparent during the internship.
ADMISSION
1) Applications for admission are considered once a year and for the Fall
semester only. The deadline for submission of Faculty applications
to the Office of the Registrar is February 15. Consideration will
be given to the courses for which students are registered at the time
of application.
2) To be considered for admission to the Bachelor of
Education (Intermediate/Secondary) Degree Program, individuals must
have:
a) been awarded a Bachelor’s Degree from a university recognized
by Memorial University of Newfoundland;
b) i. completed 36 credit hours in a subject listed under Academic
Disciplines in Clause 3 below (Religious Studies, Business Studies
and Newfoundland Studies cannot be used to satisfy the 36 credit hour
requirement), and
ii. completed 24 credit hours in a subject listed under Academic
Disciplines in Clause 3 below but different from that in b) i.
c) achieved an overall average of at least 65% in each of the
sets of courses in b) i. and b) ii., and
d) achieved an overall average of at least 65% in the last
60 successfully completed credit hours.
NOTE 1): Applicants who will have completed all requirements for admission
by the end of the Spring Semester of the year that admission is
being sought will be considered as time and resources permit.
2) When calculating averages in the first and second
teachable areas, no more than two 1000-level courses in each of
the first and second teachable areas will normally be used. Courses
completed from each of the 2000, 3000 and 4000 levels would normally
be required.
3) Academic Disciplines are deemed to be the disciplines on the following
list. Courses from other disciplines deemed by the Admissions Committee
to be equivalent to courses in any of the listed Academic Disciplines
will be acceptable.
| Biochemistry** | Geography |
| Biology** | History |
| Business Studies*** |
Mathematics (Pure and Applied Mathematics,
Statistics) |
| Canadian Studies |
Newfoundland Studies |
| Chemistry** |
Physical Education* |
| Earth Sciences** |
Physics** |
| Economics |
Political Science |
| English |
Religious Studies |
| Environmental Science** |
Theatre Arts |
| French |
Visual Arts |
| General Science |
*In order to be considered for admission within this Academic Discipline,
students must have completed courses in the following areas: Anatomy,
Physiology, Motor Learning, Kinesiology, Evaluation and Testing in
Physical Education, Primary/Elementary Physical Education Curriculum
and Teaching, Issues and Trends in HPERS and a minimum of 6 activities.
**Students who use General Science as an Academic Discipline
may use courses from these separate science disciplines in any combination,
but must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours in each separate science
discipline used.
***Students who use Business Studies as an academic discipline
must have at least a minor in Business Administration.
4) Candidates who are registered in their final semester of their first Bachelor's Degree program during the Winter Semester must have satisfied the academic requirements set out in Clause 2 above upon completion of their first degree program.
NOTE: Students must supply transcripts indicating Winter Semester grades no later than May 15.
5) In assessing applications to the Bachelor of Education (Intermediate/Secondary) Program, consideration will be given to the following:
a) student's overall academic performance, in addition to the average
on the courses required to be considered for admission;
b) demonstrated competency in written English as prescribed
by the Faculty of Education; and,
c) two letters of reference, one of which must be from
a student's instructor in the teachable area listed in Clause 2(b),
or, in cases where the applicant has been employed during the past
two years, from a direct supervisor of the applicant.
6) The Faculty reserves the right to deny admission to a candidate who, in the opinion of the Admissions Committee, is deemed unsuitable for admission to the program.
7) In special circumstances, the Committee on Undergraduate Studies on recommendation from the Admissions Committee may, at its discretion, consider an applicant or group of applicants as an exception to the requirements outlined above.
NOTES: 1) A limited number of program spaces are allocated to each
discipline. Students who are admitted with a particular Academic
Discipline and who wish to change to a different Academic Discipline
must obtain permission of the Office of Undergraduate Student Services.
Such changes may not be possible in particular areas.
2) The Faculty of Education will make every effort
to accommodate students. However, they are advised that admission
to the program on the basis of academic disciplines is dependent on
sufficient numbers of students to warrant the offering of applicable
methodology courses in those disciplines in any given year.
3) Because of the structured, sequential nature
of this program, students must attend full-time. Students who drop
any course which is part of the program will be dropped from the entire
program.
4) Students who have been admitted to the program
but choose not to attend in the Fall semester of their year of admission
will lose their admission status. Such a student may reapply for
admission at a later date, and must submit a new application which
will be considered in competition with those of all other applicants.
REGULATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (INTERMEDIATE/SECONDARY)
1) A candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Education (Intermediate/Secondary) shall complete 51 credit hours; including a non-credit field experience, 36 credit hours, and a 15 credit hour internship in a sequence as prescribed by the Program Plan (see below). Candidates must also have complied with the Regulations for Readmission and Advancement for this program.
2) The non-credit early field experience shall include a minimum of 30 hours of school visitation during the first semester of the program.
3) The 36 credit hours shall include:
a) twenty-one credit hours as follows:
(i) Education 4005, 4260, 4361, 4381, and 4950
(ii) Two of the following: Education 4120, 4121, 4142, 4154, 4161, 4174, 4175, 4180, 4181, 4190, 4203. These methodology courses must be chosen to match the Academic Disciplines under which the student was admitted. Those whose discipline is Geography are required to do either Education 4180 or 4174. Those whose area is Social Studies (academic disciplines of Business Studies, Canadian Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Newfoundland Studies, and Political Science) are required to do Education 4180. Students whose first and second academic disciplines are in Social Studies are required to do Education 4180 and 4181. Students whose first and second academic disciplines are in the sciences (Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, General Science, Physics) are required to do Education 4174 and 4175.
b) fifteen credit hours in electives chosen from the list below:
Education 2222, 2900, 3210, 3211, 3255, 3565, 3570, 3571, 3943, 4144, 4151, 4163, 4172, 4182, 4204, 4240, 4242, 4275, 4340, 4350, 4354, 4356, 4382, 4420, 4425, 4480, 4580, 4610, 4945.
NOTE: Students intending to apply to the Bachelor of Special Education degree program should complete Education 4240 or Education 4242 and 4350.
PROGRAM PLAN
*SEMESTER 1 (Fall)
| Week 0 | 15 |
|
Classroom Observation (No Credit) |
| Education 4361 (Teaching and the Contemporary Classroom) |
| Education 4005 (Effective Teaching) |
| Education 4260 (Nature of Adolescence) |
| Two Methods Courses (from 3.a.ii) |
| Education 4950 (Evaluation of Teaching and Learning) |
*Due to the Classroom Observation component this semester will extend
one week longer than the regularly scheduled teaching semester.
SEMESTER 2 (Winter)
|
Education 405X (15-credit hour Internship) |
**SEMESTER 3 (Spring)
|
Intersession (6 Weeks) |
Summer Session (6 Weeks) |
| Two Electives From
Clause 3(b) |
Two Electives From
Clause 3(b) |
| Spring Semester (14 Weeks) | |
| Elective From Clause 3(b) | |
| Education 4381 (Perspectives on Schooling) | |
**Courses may be offered in the Spring, Intersession
and/or Summer Sessions.
This Bachelor of Education (Intermediate/Secondary) Degree Program is designed to be completed conjoint with the Diploma in Technology Education. Students who have been awarded a first Bachelor's degree in Education wishing to complete the Diploma in Technology Education are directed to the Regulations for the Diploma in Technology Education listed directly following the Regulations for the Diploma in Post-Secondary Education.
General Comment:
The Bachelor of Education (Intermediate/Secondary) Conjoint with the Diploma in Technology Education is a program designed to prepare Intermediate/Secondary School and Technology Education teachers. Technology Education is a specialized subject area within the high school curriculum. Students in the program will complete a number of laboratory courses that address the development of basic skills and competencies in a variety of technological areas and how to apply them through design and problem solving processes in a school classroom/laboratory setting. All students attend full-time and should graduate in four semesters. This conjoint program is designed to provide students with an early field experience, a sequenced set of courses prior to a fourteen week internship and a range of courses after the internship to allow students to build on strengths and remedy weaknesses which may have become apparent during the internship.
ADMISSION
1) Applications for admission are considered once a year and for the Spring semester only. The deadline for submission of Faculty applications to the Office of the Registrar is February 15. Consideration will be given to the courses for which students are registered at the time of application.
2) To be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Education (Intermediate/Secondary) Conjoint with the Diploma in Technology Education program individuals must have:
a) been awarded a Bachelors Degree from a university recognized by Memorial
University of Newfoundland;
b) completed 36 credit hours in a subject listed under
Academic Disciplines in Clause 3 below;
c) achieved an overall average of at least 65% in the
courses chosen to meet b) above; and,
d) achieved an overall average of at least 65% in the
last 60 successfully completed credit hours.
NOTE: When calculating the average in the 36 credit hours required under clause 2)b) above, no more than two 1000-level courses will normally be used. Courses completed from each of the 2000, 3000 and 4000 levels would normally be required.
3) Academic Disciplines are deemed to be the disciplines on the following
list. Courses from other disciplines deemed by the Admissions Committee
to be equivalent to courses in any of the listed Academic Disciplines
will be acceptable.
| Biochemistry | General Science |
| Biology | Geography |
| Canadian Studies | History |
| Chemistry | Mathematics (Pure and Applied Mathematics, Statistics) |
| Earth Sciences |
Physical Education* |
| Economics |
Physics |
| English |
Political Science |
| Environmental Science |
Theatre Arts |
| French |
Visual Arts |
*In order to be considered for admission within this Academic Discipline,
students must have completed courses in the following areas: Anatomy,
Physiology, Motor Learning, Kinesiology, Evaluation and Testing in
Physical Education, Primary/Elementary Physical Education Curriculum
and Teaching, Issues and Trends in HPERS and a minimum of 6 activities.
** Students who use General Science as an Academic Discipline
may use courses from these separate science disciplines in any combination,
but must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours in each science discipline
used.
4) Candidates who are registered in their final semester of their first Bachelor's Degree program during the Winter Semester must have satisfied the academic requirements set out in Clause 2) above upon completion of their first degree program.
NOTE: Students must supply transcripts indicating Winter semester grades no later than May 1.
5) In assessing applications to the Bachelor of Education (Intermediate/Secondary) Conjoint with the Diploma in Technology Education Program, consideration will be given to the following:
a) student's overall academic performance, in addition to the average on
the courses required to be considered for admission;
b) demonstrated competency in written English as prescribed
by the Faculty of Education; and,
c) two letters of reference, one of which must be from
a student's instructor in the teachable area listed in Clause 2)b),
or, in cases where the applicant has been employed during the past
two years, from a direct supervisor of the applicant.
6) The Faculty reserves the right to deny admission to a candidate who, in the opinion of the Admissions Committee, is deemed unsuitable for admission to the program.
7) In special circumstances, the Committee on Undergraduate Studies on recommendation from the Admissions Committee may, at its discretion, consider an applicant or group of applicants as an exception to the requirements outlined above.
NOTES: 1) A limited number of program spaces are allocated to each discipline. Students who are admitted with a particular Academic Discipline and who wish to change to a different Academic Discipline must obtain permission of the Office of Undergraduate Student Services. Such changes may not be possible in particular areas.
2) The Faculty of Education will make every effort to accommodate students. However, they are advised that admission to the program is dependent on sufficient numbers of students to warrant the offering of applicable methodology courses in those disciplines in any given year.
3) Because of the structured, sequential nature of this program, students must attend full-time. Students who drop any course which is part of the program will be dropped from the entire program.
4) Students who have been admitted to the program but choose not to attend in the Spring semester of their year of admission will lose their admission status. Such a student may reapply for admission at a later date, and must submit a new application which will be considered in competition with those of all other applicants.
REGULATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (INTERMEDIATE/SECONDARY) CONJOINT WITH THE DIPLOMA IN TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
1) A candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Education (Intermediate/ Secondary)
conjoint with the Diploma in Technology Education shall complete, in addition
to the courses required for the prerequisite degree, 66 credit hours; including
a non-credit field experience, 27 credit hours in Intermediate/Secondary Education,
24 credit hours in Technology Education, and a 15 credit hour internship
in a sequence as prescribed by the Program Plan (see below). Candidates must
also have complied with the Regulations for Readmission and Advancement for
this program.
2) The non-credit early field experience shall include
a minimum of thirty hours of school visitation during the second semester
of the program.
3) The 27 credit hours in Intermediate/Secondary Education
shall include:
a) Eighteen credit hours as follows:
(i) Education 4005, 4260, 4361, 4381, and 4950
(ii) One of the following: Education 4120, 4121, 4142,
4154, 4161, 4174, 4180, 4181, 4190. The methodology course must be chosen
to match the Academic Discipline under which the student was admitted.
Those whose discipline is Geography are required to do either Education
4180 or 4174. Those whose area is Social Studies (academic disciplines
of Canadian Studies, Economics, Geography, History, and Political Science)
are required to do Education 4180.
b) Nine credit hours in electives chosen from:
Education 2222, 2900, 3210, 3211, 3255, 3565, 3570, 3571,
4144, 4151, 4163, 4172, 4182, 4240, 4242, 4275, 4340, 4350, 4354,
4356, 4382, 4420, 4425, 4480, 4580, 4610.
NOTE: Students intending to apply to the Bachelor of
Special Education degree program should complete Education 4240 or
Education 4242 and 4350.
4) The 24 credit hours in Technology Education shall include
Education 2711, 2750, 2751, 3750, 3751, 4750, 4751, 4752.
PROGRAM PLAN
*SEMESTER 1 (Spring)
Week 0 15
|
Education 2711 (Course Organization and |
| Education 2750 (Introductory Design and Materials Processes) |
| Education 2751 (Introductory Communications and Power Technology |
| Education 3750 (Intermediate Design and Materials Processing Technology |
| Education 3751 (Integrated Communications and Power Technology) |
*Courses may be offered in the Spring, Intersession and/or Summer Sessions.
**SEMESTER 2 (Fall)
|
Classroom Observation (No Credit) |
| Education 4361 (Teaching and the Contemporary Classroom) |
| Education 4005 (Effective Teaching) |
| Education 4260 (Nature of Adolescence) |
| One Method Course (from 3.a.ii) and Education 4751 (Advanced Communications Systems) |
| Education 4950 (Evaluation of Teaching and Learning) |
**Due to the Classroom Observation component this semester will extend
one week longer than the regularly scheduled teaching semester.
SEMESTER 3 (Winter)
| Education 405X (15-credit hour Internship) |
*SEMESTER 4 (Spring)
| Education 4381 (Perspectives on
Schooling) |
| Education
4750 (Integrated Materials and Production Processes) |
| Education 4752 (Technology Education,
Specialized) |
| 3 electives from clause 3(b) |
*Courses may be offered in the Spring, Intersession and/or Summer Sessions.
GENERAL COMMENT
The Bachelor of Music Education Program is designed
to prepare music teachers in all facets of school music education
- primary, elementary, intermediate/secondary classroom music as well
as choral and instrumental music education. The program consists of
30 credit hours of course work in music education and general foundational
education and a 15 credit hour teaching internship. The program is delivered
in two formats: Bachelor of Music Conjoint with Bachelor of Music Education
and Bachelor of Music Education as a Second Degree.
ADMISSION
1) Applications for admission to the above Conjoint Degree Program are considered once a year for admission to the Fall semester only. The deadline for submission of applications is February 15.
2) Applications for admission to the above-noted program refer to the Education component of the Conjoint Degree Program. At the time of application, students must have been formally admitted to the School of Music.
3) To be considered for admission, students must have successfully completed a minimum of 45 credit hours with either a cumulative average of at least 65% or an average of at least 65% on their last 30 credit hours which they have successfully completed. Applicants must be in good standing with the School of Music.
Within the 45 credit hours, students must have completed the following:
a) at least 6 credit hours in English and/or research/writing;
b) at least 3 credit hours from the following: Music 3221,
3222, 3231, 3232, 3233, 3241, 3242, 3261, 3281, 3282;
c) at least 12 credit hours in Music, in addition to the
3 in 3 (b) above. Consideration will be given to the Winter semester
courses for which students are registered at the time of application.
4) In assessing applications, consideration will be given to the following:
a) students' overall academic performance, in addition to the minimum academic
requirements outlined in Clause 3 above;
b) demonstrated competency in written English as prescribed
by the Faculty of Education at the time of consideration for admission;
c) two letters of reference, one of which must be from a
faculty member of the School of Music.
d) The establishment of a second teaching area is highly
recommended upon admission.
5) In addition to Clause 4 a), b), c) and d) above, a personal interview and demonstration of proficiency in basic keyboard and aural skills are normally required. Sample materials will be made available from faculty members prior to the skills demonstration.
6) The Faculty reserves the right to deny admission to a candidate, who in the opinion of the Selections Committee, is deemed unsuitable for admission to a program.
7) In special circumstances, the Selections Committee may, at its discretion, consider an applicant or group of applicants as an exception to the minimum academic requirements outlined in Clause 3.
NOTE: Students who decline an offer of admission to the Faculty of Education, or who do not register for courses during the academic year in which admission is granted must, if they wish to be subsequently considered for admission, submit a new application in competition with other applicants.
1) A candidate for the Conjoint Degrees of Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education shall be required to complete a minimum of 159 credit hours in accordance with the regulations for the Degree of Bachelor of Music, following General Musical Studies major and Clause 2 below.
2) A candidate shall complete the following 45 credit hours in Education:
a) Education 3618 or 3619
b) Education 4362
c) Education 4370 or 4383
d) Education 2510, 2520, 2530, 3920, 3925, and 4830
e) Education 403X (15 credit hour Internship)
f) Three other credit hours in Education other than Music
Education.
1) A candidate who has been awarded a Bachelor's degree in Music from a recognized university may be admitted to the program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Music Education provided that the pattern of courses for the first degree is acceptable to the Selections Committee of the Faculty of Education.
2) Subject to Regulation 1, the degree of Bachelor of Music Education may be awarded upon the successful completion of at least 30 additional credit hours in accordance with clauses 3 and 4 below.
3) A candidate shall complete the following 45 credit hours in Education:
a) Education 3618 or 3619
b) Education 4362
c) Education 4370 or 4383
d) Education 2510, 2520, 2530, 3920, 3925, and 4830
e) Education 403X (15 credit hour Internship)
f) Three other credit hours in Education other than Music
Education.
NOTE: Students who decline an offer of admission to the Faculty of Education, or who do not register for courses during the academic year in which admission is granted must, if they wish to be subsequently considered for admission, submit a new application in competition with other applicants.
This is a teacher education program designed for Native students in Labrador who intend to pursue a teaching career in the communities of northern Labrador. It would be of particular interest to students who wish to continue their studies beyond the Diploma in Native and Northern Education.
REGULATIONS FOR ADMISSION/RE-ADMISSION AND ADVANCEMENT
1) Students who wish to enter the program must submit an application to the Office of Undergraduate Student Services, Faculty of Education.
2) Applicants to the Bachelor of Education (Native and Northern) must complete the general application form for admission to the University and the application form for admission to the Faculty of Education, Native and Northern Program.
3) Normally, to be considered for admission, a student must have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours with an average of at least 55% in those courses and be in clear standing.
NOTE: Students may be considered for conditional admission to the program upon admission to the University. Students admitted conditionally will be admitted in clear standing after successful completion of 15 credit hours with an average of not less than 55% percent.
4) Students who have completed more than 15 credit hours prior to admission to the program will be permitted to apply those credit hours, where appropriate, towards the Bachelor of Education (Native and Northern) provided an average of at least 60% has been obtained in all courses beyond the first 15 credit hours.
5) Students who have been admitted to the Bachelor of Education (Native and Northern) will normally be governed by Regulations 2 and 4-9 of the Regulations for Readmission and Advancement of the Faculty of Education. For this program only, advancement regulations will be applied upon the completion of each 15 credit hour segment throughout the duration of the program and will be assessed on the basis of the average obtained on those 15 credit hours.
6) Students who have not met the requirements for direct entry from high school, but are eligible for entry on other criteria, will be assessed for literacy in English through procedures in accordance with University regulations. Where necessary, courses may be provided to give students an opportunity to upgrade their literacy skills.
7) Within the UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS - GENERAL ACADEMIC REGULATIONS (UNDERGRADUATE) -RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS, candidates for the Bachelor of Education (Native and Northern)) Degree shall have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours as full time students through attendance at classes for the duration of at least one semester on a campus of Memorial University of Newfoundland.
PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS ON THE PRIMARY/ELEMENTARY EDUCATION ROUTE
1. Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Education (Native and Northern), Primary/ Elementary route, shall be required to complete a minimum of 150 credit hours in accordance with the clauses 2 - 6 below and in consultation with the Office of Undergraduate Student Services.
2. The following academic credit hours are compulsory:
(a) twelve credit hours in English
(b) six credit hours in Math
(c) six credit hours in Science
(d) six credit hours in Anthropology
(e) six credit hours in Linguistics (Inuktitut or Innu-aimun)
(f) three credit hours in Psychology
(g) a concentration of four courses from each of two of
the following subject areas: Aboriginal Studies, Art, Folklore*, French,
Geography, History, Linguistics*, Mathematics, Music/Music Education,
Physical Education, Religious Studies, Science, Theatre Arts*
* NOTE: Only one of these subject areas may be chosen.
3. Candidates shall be required to complete a minimum of 60 credit hours in education, to be determined from an approved list, in consultation with the Office of Undergraduate Student Services. Included in those credit hours will be:
(a) At least 3 credit hours in Education from each of the following areas:
Administration, Assessment of Primary/Elementary Children, Arts, Childhood Development, Children's Literature, Curriculum Development, Introductory Overview of Native Education, Language Arts, Mathematics, Native Education Issues and Trends, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Social Context of Education, Tests and Measurement, Teaching English as a Second Language, Teaching Strategies
(b) Three credit hours from one of the following areas:
(i) Teaching of Inuktitut or Innu-aimun for students who are proficient
speakers of one of these languages
(ii) Language and culture for students who are not proficient
speakers of Inuktitut or Innu-aimun
(c) Further credit hours in Education to complete the required total of 60 must be chosen from appropriate course offerings of the Faculty of Education, in consultation with the Office of Undergraduate Student Services.
4. Candidates who are proficient speakers of Inuktitut or Innu-aimun and who plan to teach one of these languages and/or plan to teach in one of these languages shall complete at least 3 credit hours from each of the following areas:
(a) Language literacy skills
(b) Language teaching skills
5. (a) In addition to satisfying clause 3 above, all candidates shall be required to complete a 15 credit hour internship (Ed. 404X).
NOTE: Candidates who have completed the Diploma in Native and Northern Education in Labrador and have successfully completed at least five years as a teaching assistant or certified teacher may apply to the Office of Native Education for a waiver of the internship requirement. In cases where waivers are granted, candidates will be required to complete 15 credit hours in Primary or Elementary Education to be determined from an approved list, in consultation with the Office of Undergraduate Student Services.
(b) Students may enrol in the Internship Program only after successful completion of the credit hours required in clauses 2 and 3 (a) and (b) above.
6. Further credit hours to complete the required total of 150 may be selected from any subject area outside of Education or from other credit hours in Education which are approved for the primary/elementary area.
PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS ON THE SECONDARY EDUCATION ROUTE
1. Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Education (Native and Northern), Secondary route, shall be required to complete a minimum of 150 credit hours in accordance with clauses 2 - 6 below and in consultation with the Office of Undergraduate Student Services.
2. The following academic credit hours are compulsory:
(a) six credit hours in English
(b) six credit hours in Anthropology
(c) six credit hours in Linguistics (Inuktitut or Innu-aimun)
(d) three credit hours in Psychology
(e) Either
(i) A concentration of eight courses in each of two of the following areas: Aboriginal Studies, Art, Biochemistry, Biology, Canadian Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Economics, English, Folklore*, French, Geography, History, Linguistics*, Mathematics (Pure and Applied Mathematics, Statistics), Newfoundland Studies*, Physical Education, Physics, Political Science*, Religious Studies, and Theatre Arts*
* Note: Only one of these subject areas may be chosen.
Or
(ii) A concentration of eight courses from one subject area in clause 2 (e) (i) above, and four courses from each of two of the other subject areas, other than the subject area chosen for the eight-course subject area concentration.
Courses from other disciplines deemed to be equivalent to courses in any of the above listed academic disciplines will be accepted.
3. Candidates shall be required to complete a minimum of 54 credit hours in Education, to be determined from an approved list, in consultation with the Office of Undergraduate Student Services. Included in those credit hours will be:
(a) At least 3 credit hours in Education from each of the following areas:
Administration, Curriculum Development, Educational Psychology, Introductory Overview of Native Education, Native Education Issues and Trends, Reading, Social Context of Education, Student Evaluation, Teaching English as a Second Language, Teaching Strategies
(b) Appropriate teaching methodology courses to correspond with concentrations in clause 2 (e) to be determined from an approved list, in consultation with the Office of Undergraduate Student Services
(c) Three credit hours from one of the following areas:
(i) Teaching of Inuktitut or Innu-aimun for students who are proficient
speakers of one of these languages
(ii) Language and culture for students who are not proficient
speakers of Inuktitut or Innu-aimun
(d) Further credit hours in Education to complete the required total of 54 must be chosen from appropriate course offerings of the Faculty of Education, in consultation with the Office of Undergraduate Student Services.
4. Candidates who are fluent speakers of Inuktitut or Innu-aimun, and who plan to teach one of these languages and/or plan to teach in one of these languages, shall complete at least 3 credit hours from each of the following areas:
(a) Language literacy skills
(b) Language teaching skills
NOTE: These courses are cross listed as Education/Linguistics. Where candidates complete four courses under clause 4, in addition to the two linguistics courses required in clause 2 (c), only one additional four course concentration shall be required under clause 2 (e) (ii).
5. (a) In addition to satisfying clause 3 above, all candidates shall be required to complete a 15 credit hour internship (Ed. 404X)
NOTE: Candidates who have completed the Diploma in Native and Northern Education in Labrador and have successfully completed at least five years as a teaching assistant or certified teacher may apply to the Office of Native Education for a waiver of the internship requirement. In cases where waivers are granted, candidates will be required to complete 15 credit hours in Secondary Education to be determined from an approved list in consultation with the Office of Undergraduate Student Services.
(b) Students may enrol in the Internship Program only after successful
completion of the credit hours required in clause 2 and 3 (a), (b),
and (c) above.
Note: Students who do not register for courses during the academic year in which admission is granted will be dropped from the program and must, if they wish to be subsequently considered for admission, submit a new application which will be considered in competition with those of all other applicants.
6. Further credit hours to complete the required total of 150 may be selected
from any subject area outside of Education or from other credit
hours in Education which are approved for the secondary area.
(For the preparation of teachers of Special Education.)
NOTES: 1)The Bachelor of Special Education Degree program is available
through part-time or full-time study.
2) For the Bachelor of Special Education Degree a candidate
must comply with the University's Regulations
for a Second Degree as outlined in the General Regulations section
of the Calendar.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1) Applications for admission are only considered once a year to begin in Fall semester. The deadline for submission of Faculty applications to the Office of the Registrar is February 15. Consideration will be given to the courses for which students are registered at the time of application.
2) Admission to the degree program in Special Education is limited and selective.
3) To be admitted to the Bachelor of Special Education Degree program a candidate shall have a minimum of a 65% average in the last 60 credit hours and also meet the following requirements:
a) hold a degree in Primary and/or Elementary, or Intermediate/Secondary Education from Memorial University or another Education degree deemed appropriate by the Faculty of Education, AND have credit for one of Education 3220, 3230, 4240, 4242 or equivalent. Intermediate/Secondary graduates must also have credit for Education 4350.
b) have successfully completed a professional internship in education or have equivalent teaching experience prior to admission.
4) Applicants to the Degree Program in Special Education must complete the application form "Application for Admission to the Special Education Program" and return it by the appropriate deadline to the Office of the Registrar. Students who must apply for admission/readmission to the University, must also submit to the Office of the Registrar an "Application for Admission/Re-admission" form (available from the Office of the Registrar). Application forms for the Special Education program may be obtained by writing the Faculty of Education, Office of Undergraduate Student Services, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, A1B 3X8.
NOTES: 1) Students who do not successfully complete courses during the academic year in which admission is granted will be dropped from the program and must, if they wish to be subsequently considered for admission, submit a new application which will be considered in competition with those of all other applicants.
2) Provisional acceptance may be granted to students who will successfully complete all prerequisites prior to commencement of Program.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for the Degree in Special Education, a student must have completed:
EITHER
a) the Memorial University of Newfoundland Bachelor of Education Degree Primary and/or Elementary, or Intermediate/Secondary, or another Education degree deemed appropriate by the Faculty of Education, and
b) 36 credit hours as follows:
(i) Required courses: Education 3600, 3610, 3620, 3630, 3650.
(ii) 21 credit hours selected from the elective offerings
in Special Education.
OR
c) the Memorial University of Newfoundland Bachelor of Education Degree Primary and/or Elementary, or Intermediate/Secondary, or another Education degree deemed appropriate by the Faculty of Education, and
d) Education 365X - Extended Harlow Practicum in Special Education (15
credit hours) plus Education 3600, 3610, 3620, 3630 and 9 credit
hours from the elective courses in Special Education.
To be admitted to the Post-Secondary Education Degree and Diploma programs, a student must meet, in addition to the general admission requirements of the University, special admission requirements as outlined by the following criteria:
1) Applications for admission are considered three times per year. The deadlines for submission of applications are June 15 for admission to the Fall semester, October 1 for admission to the Winter semester, and January 15 for admission to the Spring semester.
2) Occupational training as verified by one of:
a) a certificate of qualification as a journeyman for a designated trade;
b) a certificate or diploma from a technical or business
school or college;
c) an appropriate degree from a university;
d) satisfactory completion of a program equivalent to (a),
(b) or (c) above.
3) At least one year of work experience or equivalent in the occupational area in which training was obtained. This experience must be subsequent to the completion of or concurrent with the occupational training program.
NOTE: Training and experience will be assessed and verified by the Admissions Sub-Committee for Post-Secondary Education.
4) Students who wish to enter the program in Post-Secondary Education
may obtain an application form from the Faculty of Education, Office of Undergraduate
Student Services.
REGULATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (POST- SECONDARY) AS A FIRST DEGREE
1) A candidate for the Bachelor of Education (Post-Secondary) Degree will be required to complete the equivalent of at least 120 credit hours approved by the Office of Undergraduate Student Services.
2) The 120 credit hours must include:
a) Twenty-one credit hours as follows: Education 2710, 2720, 2730, 2801,
3280, 3801, 4700
b) Twenty-one credit hours to be chosen from: Education 2800,
2803, 2806, 3440, 3710, 3720, 3730, 4710, 4730, 4760-80.
c) Six credit hours in English.
d) Thirty non-Education credit hours patterned to strengthen
the area of teaching specialization and/or provide the development
of depth in a related field of study as approved by the Office of Undergraduate
Student Services. Education 4760-4780 may be used to satisfy non-Education
specialization course credit hour electives if not already used to
satisfy clause 2)b) above.
e) Twelve additional credit hours from any subject areas
outside of Education. Six of these 12 credit hours may be chosen from
courses listed in clause 2)b) above if not already used to satisfy the
requirements of clause 2)b).
3)a) Advanced standing to a maximum of 30 credit hours may be awarded for students possessing at least a combined total of six years of training and work experience in the occupational area in which training was obtained.
b) Students who because of a deficiency of work experience are not eligible to receive the maximum of 30 credit hours advanced standing will be required to obtain further work experience and/or to complete additional university courses, either or both of which must be approved by the Admissions Sub-Committee for Post-Secondary Education.
4) At least half the credit hours required under clauses 2a) and b) above
must be completed at this University.
REGULATIONS FOR THE BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (POST- SECONDARY) AS A SECOND DEGREE
1) To be admitted to the Bachelor of Education (Post-Secondary) Degree program, a student must meet the special admission requirements outlined above.
2) A candidate shall complete at least 30 credit hours at this University beyond those required for the first degree. A candidate who has received a first degree at this University may be permitted, with the approval of the Committee on Undergraduate Studies of the Faculty Council of the Faculty of Education, to complete 6 of these 30 credit hours at another institution recognized by the Senate.
3) To obtain the Bachelor of Education (Post-Secondary) as a second degree a candidate must complete at least 36 credit hours in Education.
4) The 36 credit hours must include:
a) Twenty-one credit hours as follows: Education 2710, 2720, 2730, 2801,
3280, 3801, 4700.
b) Fifteen credit hours of which 6 must be chosen from Education
2800, 2803, 2806, or 3440 and 9 must be chosen from 3710, 3720, 3730,
4710, 4730 or 4760-80
5) At least 9 of the credit hours required under clause 4) a) must be completed at this University.
NOTES: 1) The requirement of Education 4700 may be waived by the Committee
on Undergraduate Studies on the recommendation of the Office of Undergraduate
Student Services. (Please refer to Student Teaching Guidelines).
2) Work competence and experience related to occupational
area is required for acceptance to this program as outlined in the Admission
Requirements but no advanced standing will be granted.
REGULATIONS FOR THE DIPLOMA IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
1) A candidate for the Diploma in Post-Secondary Education will be required to complete sixty credit hours.
2) The sixty credit hours must include:
a) Twenty-one credit hours as follows: Education 2710, 2720, 2730, 2801, 3280, 3801, 4700.
b) Nine credit hours to be chosen from: Education 2803, 3710, 3720, 3730, 4710, 4730, 4760-80
3) a) Advanced standing to a maximum of thirty credit hours may be awarded for students possessing at least a combined total of six years of training and work experience in the occupational area in which training was obtained.
b) Students who because of a deficiency of work experience are not eligible to receive the maximum of thirty credit hours advanced standing will be required to obtain further work experience and/or to complete additional University courses, either or both of which must be approved by the Admissions Sub-Committee for Post-Secondary Education.
4) At least twenty-four of the credit hours required under clause 2 (a) and (b) must be completed at this University.
NOTE: The requirement of Education 4700 may be waived by the Committee on Undergraduate Studies on the recommendation of the Office of Undergraduate Student Services. (Please refer to Student Teaching Guidelines).
This Diploma program is intended to be completed after the award of a first Bachelor's Degree in Education and is typically offered over three consecutive Summer Sessions. Students wishing to complete this Diploma conjoint with the Bachelor of Education (Intermediate/Secondary) are directed to the Regulations for the Bachelor of Education (Intermediate/Secondary) Conjoint with the Diploma in Technology Education.
General Comment:
Technology Education is a specialized subject area within the high school curriculum. Students in the program will complete a number of laboratory courses that address the development of basic skills and competencies in a variety of technological areas and how to apply them through design and problem solving processes in a school classroom/ laboratory setting.
1) A program leading to the Diploma in Technology Education is offered by the Faculty of Education.
2) To be admitted to the Diploma Program in Technology Education, a student shall:
a) have been admitted to the Faculty of Education at Memorial University of Newfoundland, and
b) have completed at least 12 credit hours in Education including at least 3 credit hours offered by each of two disciplines in the Faculty of Education or have completed similar courses at another recognized university or college.
Admission to the program in Technology Education requires a formal application which may be obtained from the Office of Undergraduate Student Services. Application forms may be obtained by writing the Office of Undergraduate Student Services, Faculty of Education, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, A1B 3X8.
3) To be eligible for the Diploma in Technology Education, a student must have
a) a degree in Education from a recognized university or college;
b) completed 30 credit hours from those listed below:
(i) Nine Professional Education credit hours, Education 4720 and 3700 and one of Education 2711, 2730, 3710, 3720 or 3730 which must be approved by the Office of Undergraduate Student Services. Students whose area of specialization in their degree in Education is Post-Secondary Education will be allowed to substitute other Post-Secondary Education courses for those listed above if they have already received credit for these courses on their Post-Secondary Education degree.
(ii) Twenty-one Technology Education Technical Skills credit hours - Education 2750, 2751, 3750, 3751, 4750, 4751, and 4752.
c) At least 24 of the credit hours required under Clause 3(b) must be completed at this University.
d) An average of at least 2 point for the total number of courses completed on the diploma program at this University.
NOTES: 1) The requirement of Regulation 3(c) may be extended for students
who completed courses in a Technology Education program at a recognized
college or university before the appropriate courses were available
at this University. For those students, a minimum of 15 credit hours,
6 in Education including Student Teaching and 9 in Technology Education
Technical Skills must be completed at this University.
2) The requirement of Education 3700 may be waived by
the Committee on Undergraduate Studies on the recommendation of the
Office of Undergraduate Student Services. (Please refer to Student
Teaching Guidelines).
1) Applications for admission are considered three times per year. The deadlines for submission of applications are June 15 for admission to the Fall semester, October 1 for admission to the Winter semester, and January 15 for admission to the Spring semester.
2) A program leading to a Diploma in Adult Teacher Education is offered by the Faculty of Education.
3) To be admitted to the Diploma Program in Adult Teacher Education, an applicant shall:
a) be admitted to this University,
b) satisfy at least one of the following:
(i) have been admitted to the Faculty of Education,
(ii) have been approved by the Office of UndergraduateStudent
Services.
4) Admission to the diploma program in Adult Teacher Education requires a formal application to the Office of Undergraduate Student Services. Application forms may be obtained by writing the Office of Undergraduate Student Services, Faculty of Education, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, A1B 3X8.
5) To be eligible for the Diploma in Adult Teacher Education, a student shall complete a total of 30 Education credit hours as follows: 2710, 2800, 2801, 2803, 2806, 3430, 3440, 4450, two of 2041, 3280 or 3290, 3210, 3801.
6) A maximum of 12 credit hours referred to in Section 5 above and which have already been counted toward a degree or diploma may also be counted toward the Diploma in Adult Teacher Education.
7) At least 21 of the credit hours required for the Diploma in Adult Teacher Education must be completed at this University.
8) From Section 5 above a maximum of 9 credit hours, completed before admission to the program or the Faculty, may be used as credit toward the Diploma in Adult Teacher Education.
9) Students in the Adult Teacher Education diploma program must have their courses and course sequence approved by the Office of Undergraduate Student Services.
10) The requirement for a specific course, or courses, may in special circumstances,
and upon individual request, be waived by the Committee on Undergraduate
Studies. Such waivers shall not reduce the total number of credits required
for the Diploma.
1) A Teacher Education Program in Labrador, T.E.P.L., is offered by the Faculty of Education with Options in Classroom Teacher or Core Language Teacher.
2) Admission to the TEPL program requires a regular application for admission to Memorial University of Newfoundland and a special application for admission to the program. Application forms may be obtained from the Office of Native and Northern Teacher Education Programs, Faculty of Education, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, A1B 3X8.
3) A candidate for admission to this program must normally be a speaker of either Innu-aimun or Inuktitut and meet the General Admission Requirements of the University as outlined in the Calendar.
4) To be eligible for the Diploma in Native and Northern Education, a candidate shall complete a total of 60 credit hours as follows:
The following 30 credit hours are required for both Option A - Classroom Teacher and Option B - Core Language Teacher.
- Education 2022 or 2032. The Teaching of Inuttut or The Teaching of Innu-aimun.
- Education 2655. Recognizing and Protecting Children's
Needs.
- Education 3001. Supervised Practice Teaching in Native
Schools I.
- Education 3002. Supervised Practice Teaching in Native
Schools II.
- Education 3321. Native Literature.
- Education 4220 or 4230. The Teaching of Inuttut I or the
Teaching of Innu-aimun I.
- English 1030. Writing.
- Linguistics 1030. Reading and Writing in Innu-aimun I
or Linguistics 2023. Reading and Writing in Inuttut.
- Linguistics 1031. Reading and Writing in Innu-aimun II
or Linguistics 2022. Issues in Oral Innuttut.
- Linguistics 2020 or 2030. Introduction to Inuttut I or
the Introduction to Innu-aimun (Montagnais/Naskapi) I.
5) For Option A - Classroom Teacher - the following 30 hours are compulsory in addition to those in 4.) above.
- Education 2182. An introduction to the Teaching of Science in the Primary
and Elementary grades.
- Education 2194. Physical Education in the Primary and
Elementary Grades.
- Education 2200. Language Arts.
- Education 2350. An Introduction to the Teaching of Mathematics
in the Primary and Elementary Grades.
- Education 3007. Teaching Strategies in Native and Northern
Schools.
- Education 3140. Creative Arts.
- Education 3281. Tests and Measurements.
- Education 3961. Social Studies in Native and Northern
Schools.
- Education 4330. Curriculum and Instruction in Native and
Northern Schools I.
- Sociology/Anthropology 2220. Labrador Society and Culture.
- Professional Seminars. This is a non-credit component
which is compulsory and will include seminars dealing with topics
such as: Classroom Management, Organizational Skills, Healing, Computer
Training and Resource Development.
6) For Option B - Core Language Teacher - the following 30 credit hours are compulsory in addition to those in 4) above.
- Education 2035. The Teaching of History and Culture of Labrador Innu
and Inuit.
- Education 2036. The Teaching of Aboriginal Issues.
- Education 2037. Aboriginal Drama.
- Education 2038. Aboriginal Music and Art.
- Education 2039. Cultural Camp.
- Education 2041. Oral Communications.
- Education 3007. Teaching Strategies in Native and Northern
Schools.
- Education 4221 or 4231. The Teaching of Inuttut II or
the Teaching of Innu-aimun II.
- Education 4330. Curriculum and Instruction in Native and
Northern Schools I.
- Linguistics 2021 or 2031. The Structure of Innuttut II
or the Structure of Innu-aimun II.
- Professional Seminars. This is a non-credit component
which is compulsory and will include seminars dealing with topics
such as: Classroom Management, Organizational Skills, Healing, Computer
Training, and Resource Development.
NOTE: Courses designated for the TEPL program (designated by T) are intended for students registered in this program, but may be opened to other students upon permission of the Office of Undergraduate Student Services.
A program leading to the Diploma in TeleLearning and Rural School Teaching is offered by the Faculty of Education and is normally offered through TeleLearning/Distance Education.
1) Applications for admission are considered three times per year and are available from the Office of Undergraduate Student Services, Faculty of Education. The deadlines for submission of applications are June 15 for admission to the Fall Semester, October 1 for admission to the Winter Semester, and January 15 for admission to the Spring Semester.
2) To be considered for admission to the Diploma in TeleLearning and Rural School Teaching, a student must hold a degree in Primary, Elementary or Intermediate/Secondary Education from Memorial University of Newfoundland or some other recognized university or hold another Education degree deemed appropriate by the Faculty of Education.In accordance with Senate's Policy Regarding Inactive Courses, the course descriptions for courses which have not been offered in the previous three academic years and which are not scheduled to be offered in the current academic year have been removed from the following listing. For information about any of these inactive courses, please contact the Dean of the Faculty.
NOTE: All courses of the Faculty of Education are normally of a three credit hour value unless otherwise noted.
Legend:
PE: Courses for students on the PRIMARY/ELEMENTARY program
IS: Courses for students on the
INTERMEDIATE/SECONDARY Program
ISI: Courses for students on the Intermediate/Secondary
Conjoint with the Diploma in Technology Education
Program.
I: Courses for students on the TECHNOLOGY
EDUCATION Program
T: Courses for students on the
T.E.P.L. Diploma Program
A: Courses for students on the
Diploma in ADULT TEACHER EDUCATION Program
ME: Courses for students on the
Music Education Program
PS: Courses for students on the POST-SECONDARY
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
SE: Courses for students on the SPECIAL
EDUCATION Program
NPE: Courses for students on
the NATIVE AND NORTHERN Teacher Education Program - Primary/Elementary
route.
NS: Courses for students on the
NATIVE AND NORTHERN Teacher Education Program - Secondary route.
TL: Courses for students on the
TeleLearning and Rural School Teaching Program
2022. The Teaching of Inuttut (T,NPE). (See course description in Native and Northern Education Section).
2023. Language and Culture in Education (NPE, NS). (See
course description in Native and Northern
Education Section).
2032. The Teaching of Montagnais (T,NPE). (See Native and Northern
Education Section).
2035. The Teaching of History and Culture of Labrador Inuit and Innu(T). (See course description in Native and Northern Education Section).
2036. The Teaching of Aboriginal Issues (T). (See course description in Native and Northern Education Section).
2037. Aboriginal Drama (T). (See course description in Native and Northern Education Section).
2038. Aboriginal Music and Art (T). (See course description in Native and Northern Education Section).
2039. Cultural Camp (T). (See course description in Native and Northern Education Section).
2040. Basic Interpersonal Communication (PE). This course
is designed to help students develop confidence through self-expression,
and acquire skills in interpersonal relationships.
NOTE: Credit may be obtained for only one
of Education 2040 and Education 2041.
2050. Introduction to Drama Education (PE,ME). This course
is designed to introduce students to the use of drama as a learning
medium. Students will be expected to participate in and to critically
analyse practical drama sessions in order to gain an understanding
of the fundamental nature of drama. Students will be engaged in a
variety of teacher devised drama structures to introduce them to the
theory and practice of selected pioneers in the field. Reference will
be made to some aspects of child development such as play, cognition,
affect and language and their relationship to learning through drama.
It is expected that students will begin to formulate a rationale for
the use of drama education in their future classroom practice.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both
Education 2050 and the former Education 2030.
2182. An Introduction to the Teaching of Science in the Primary and Elementary Grades (T,ME,NPE). An introductory course illustrating fundamental processes and concepts of Science, and how these may be communicated to the elementary child. Content will be chosen which relates to the prevailing elementary school Science program. Typical concepts include measurement, energy in selected physical and biological systems, fundamental ecology, communities of living things, environmental change, the particulate nature of matter, and simple astronomy.
2194. Physical Education in the Primary and Elementary Grades
(PE,T,ME,NPE).The curriculum organization in physical education
for the Primary and Elementary grades; instructional material and teaching
techniques for these grades; creative, aesthetic, and health-developing aspects
of physical education.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both
Education 2194 and the former Education 3070, or the former Education
2192 taken during the 1984-85 or 1985-86 academic years.
2200. Language Arts (PE,T,NPE,ME). An examination of the methods and materials used in the teaching of the language arts with special reference to the effect on the overall educational development of the child whose first language is not English.
2202. Education in Native and Northern Communities - An Overview (PE,NPE,NS). A general introductory course for students planning to teach in a classroom where Innu and/or Inuit children are in attendance. Emphasis will be placed on creating an awareness of the religion, philosophy, cultural values and way of life of Native peoples; the legal and administrative processes concerning Native peoples from the past to the present; a historical perspective in Native education; and contemporary issues and trends in Native education. This course will provide the necessary foundation for the training of teachers who are sensitive to the influence of culture on the values, behaviour, needs and motivations of children.
2222. Teaching English as a Second Language (PE,IS,NPE,ISI, NS).
This course includes selection and preparation of materials, and
suitable classroom strategies for teaching English as a second
language. Stress will be on the methods appropriate to cope with
linguistic difficulties encountered in schools by children whose first
language is not English.
2245. Teaching Strategies in Culturally Integrated and Geographically
Isolated Classrooms (PE) - inactive course.
2250. Educational Psychology (NS). (See Native and Northern
Education section).
2350. An Introduction to the Teaching of Mathematics in the Primary
and Elementary Grades (T,NPE). Intuitive notions of a
mathematical system with special emphasis on the concepts, basic
mathematical properties and skills associated with the number systems
of arithmetic. Additional topics will include relations, functions
and basic concepts of Geometry related to the Mathematics programs
of the elementary school.
2341. Directing Learning Experiences in Mathematics for Children
in Primary and Lower Elementary Grades (PE) - inactive course.
2361. The School and Community (NPE,NS). (See course
description in the Native
and Northern Education section).
2420. Educational Supervision (PE,IS,ISI) - inactive course.
2430. Administration and Supervision in Native and Northern Education (NPE,NS). (See course description in the Native and Northern Education section).
2510. Elementary School Music Methods (ME). (See course description in Music Education Section).
2520. Voice and Choral Methods (ME). (See course description in Music Education Section).
2530. Primary School Music Methods (ME). (See course description in Music Education Section).
2610. Introduction to Child Development (PE,ME,NPE).An
introduction to the nature of physical, intellectual, social,
and emotional development from birth to puberty. Emphasis is placed
on individual differences and on the developmental bases for the
selection of educational experiences offered children.
NOTE: Credit may be obtained for only one
of Education 2610, 3618 or the former Education 3240.
2655. Recognizing and Protecting Children's Needs (T). ( See course description in Native and Northern Education Section).
2710. Course Organization and Development in Post-Secondary Education (A,PS). (See course description in Post-Secondary Education Section).
2711. Course Organization and Development in Technology Education (I,ISI). (See course description in Technology Education Section).
2720. Introduction to Post-Secondary Education (PS).(See course description in Post-Secondary Education Section).
2730. General Methods of Teaching in Post-Secondary Education (I,PS).(See course description in Post-Secondary Education Section).
2750. Introductory Design and Materials Processes (I,ISI). (See course description in Technology Education Section).
2751. Introductory Communications and Power Technology (I,ISI). (See course description in Technology Education Section).
2800. Introduction to Adult Education (A,PS). (See course description in Adult Teacher Education Section).
2801. The Adult as Learner (A,PS). (See course description in Adult Teacher Education Section).
2803. Educational Aspects of Adult Development (A,PS). (See course description in Adult Teacher Education Section).
2806. Sociology of Adult Education (A,PS). (See course description in Adult Teacher Education Section).
2900. Introduction to Statistics in Education (PE,IS,ISI,ME). This laboratory course takes a practical case study approach to survey and quasi-experimental quantitative methods in education, together with supporting statistical concepts of probability, descriptive and inferential statistics sampling and sampling distributions, correlation and bivariate regression.
3001. Supervised Practice Teaching in Native Schools I (T). (See course description in Student Teaching Section).
3002. Supervised Practice Teaching in Native Schools II (T). (See course description in Student Teaching Section).
3007. Teaching Strategies in Native and Northern Schools (T,NPE,
NS). (See course description in Native and Northern
Education Section).
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for Education
3007 in addition to any of Education 2230, 2240 or 4320.
3009. Drama Education in the Primary and Elementary Grades (PE,ME).
The course will focus on the practice and acquisition of the basic
teacher skills and strategies that are particularly appropriate
to the effective implementation of drama as a learning medium in the
primary and elementary grades.
Prerequisite: Education 2050.
3010. Drama Education and the Curriculum in the Primary and Elementary Grades (PE) - inactive course.
3030. Methods in Speech Improvement in the Schools (PE)
- inactive course.
3040. The Assessment and Development of Children's Language Abilities
(PE,SE). This course will focus on techniques for assessing
language abilities in primary and elementary grade children and
will provide models for developing strategies in implementing language
instruction appropriate to children's needs.
Prerequisite: Education 3543, or former 3540 or
3545.
NOTE: This course is recommended for all candidates
who anticipate working as resource-based special education teachers.
3050. The Teaching of French as a Second Language in the Primary
and Elementary Grades (PE,ME). An introduction to the
general principles of second-language teaching, to the curriculum
materials currently prescribed for use in the schools, and to a consideration
of teaching strategies and evaluation techniques associated with
these materials.
Prerequisite: French 2101.
3052, 3053. Institute for Teachers of Core French in the Elementary
Grades (PE). (See Institutes
in Education).
3080. Group and Audience Communication (PE) - inactive course.
3081. Communication Skills and Techniques in a Cross-Cultural Environment
(PE)- inactive course.
3120. Foundations of Art Education (PE,ME,NS). The principal
objectives of this course are to develop an understanding of art
in relation to current theories of education and art education and
to provide individual exploration of an experience in appropriate
techniques. Curriculum will be examined with the focus on understanding
how to provide favorable conditions and experiences for high quality
individual development in visual expression.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both
Education 3120 and the former Education 2020, the former Education
3110, or the former Education 3112.
3121. Education Through Art (PE,NS,ME). - inactive course.
3122. Fundamentals of Design for Teachers (PE) - inactive
course.
3131. Music Education in the Primary/Elementary Grades (PE).
This course is designed to provide the prospective primary/elementary
classroom teacher with the knowledge, skills and understandings
necessary for presenting basic music concepts and skills to students
and for using music as a means for teaching or enriching other areas
of the curriculum. Course work will include study in the three facets
of general classroom music: scholarship of the discipline, musicianship,
and classroom methodology.
NOTES: 1)Credit may be obtained for only one
of Education 3131 and Education 3130.
2)This course may not be used towards the Conjoint Degrees of Bachelor
of Music and Bachelor of Music Education or the Bachelor of Music Education
as a Second Degree.
3140. Creative Arts (T,NPE). (See course description in the Native and Northern Education section).
3150. Bilingualism: Linguistic, Cognitive and Educational Aspects (PE). (Same as Linguistics 3150). - inactive course.
3210. An Introduction to Guidance Services (PE,IS,ISI). An introduction to guidance services in the modern school with specific emphasis on its history, purpose, basic concepts and principles, and services. Students are introduced to the nature of counselling, ways of developing effective interpersonal relationships within the school environment, and the role of the school counsellor and other educational personnel in the provision of guidance services.
3211. Introduction to Career Education (PE,IS,ISI). This
course is an introduction to contemporary concepts and practices
of career education and to theories of career development. Emphasis
is on the practical application of theory and basic principles to
the design and delivery of career education programs and to career
counselling. Attention will be given to continuing career counselling
and career development needs of individuals as well as to groups with
special needs.
NOTE: Credit may be obtained for only one
of Education 3211 and Education 4906*.
3220. A Study of Exceptional Children - Intellectual Differences
(PE). This course studies the intellectually different
child. Emphasis is given to such areas as developmental delay, mental
retardation, learning disabilities, intellectual giftedness and
creativity. Specific concerns include etiology, identification, characteristics,
expectancies, and current and emerging practices in the provision
of educational and community programs.
NOTE: Credit may be obtained for only one
of Education 3220, Education 4240 and Education 4902.
3230. A Study of Exceptional Children - Physical, Sensory and Behavioural Differences (PE). This course studies children with visual, auditory, speech, neurological, orthopaedic, social, and behavioural disabilities. Areas of concern include the nature of the disability, etiology, identification, educational/learning implications and general home, school and community programs.
3255. Child Abuse and the School-Age Child (PE,IS,ISI). This course will discuss the general issues of child abuse including definitions, detection, reporting, protection, prevention, and the educational implications of child abuse. A number of specific issues including provincial policies presently in force in Newfoundland and Labrador and elsewhere will be examined. The teacher's role in collaboration between officials in education, social work, health and justice agencies will be explored with a view to preventing abuse and modifying the circumstances of abused children.
3273. Science in the Primary/Elementary Grades (PE).A
practical course designed to develop approaches to Science teaching
based on student investigation of scientific phenomena. Examples
are drawn from both provincial and other major curricula.
NOTE: Credit may be obtained for only one
of Education 3273, 2180, 3270 or 3275.
3276. The Teaching of Science in the Junior High School (PE) - inactive course.
3277. The Teaching of Environmental Science (PE) - inactive
course.
3281. Tests and Measurements (T,NPE,NS). (See course
description in the Native
and Northern Education section).
3290. Identifying Learner Diversity within a Context of Culture (PE,IS,ISI).
Basic concepts of measurement and evaluation applied to the school
situation; a general consideration of the nature and appraisal of
scholastic aptitude, special aptitude, interest and personality.
Sample tests in each of these areas will be examined. The use of non-test
appraisal devices and pupil record systems will be considered.
3312. Language Arts in the Primary/Elementary School I (PE).
This course provides students with a holistic view of the learning
and teaching of language arts (i.e., the receptive language abilities
of viewing, listening and reading, and the expressive language abilities
of speaking and writing). This course will help students develop
a theoretical perspective on two major aspects of language, that being
"knowledge of language" (i.e., knowledge of the structures of language)
and "knowledge about language" (i.e., knowledge about attitudes and
perceptions towards language and the various purposes of language).
This course will extend students' understanding of the importance of
the home/community influences upon emergent and developmental literacy
and language development.
NOTE: Credit may be obtained for only one
of Education 3312, 2210, 2220, 3305 or 3315.
3321. Native Literature (T,NPE). (See course description in the Native and Northern Education section).
3322. Children's Literature in the Primary/Elementary School (PE).
This course focuses on the personal and educational values for
using children's literature in the classroom, examines the literary
genres appropriate for primary/elementary children and explores meaningful
literacy extensions to develop children's literacy strategies and
skills. In addition, the course examines guidelines for evaluating
children's literature for literacy and aesthetic qualities. Instructional
strategies to integrate children's literature across the curriculum
are explored.
NOTE: Credit may be obtained for only one
of Education 3322, 2060, 2065, 3310 or 3320.
3380. An Introduction to the School Resource Centre - Organization, Administration and Services (PE) - inactive course.
3390. Selection of Materials for the School Resource Centre (PE)
- inactive course.
3410. Comparative Educational Administration (PE) - inactive course.
3420. School Law for Teachers (PE) - inactive course.
3430. General Methods of Instruction of Adults (A). (See course description in Adult Teacher Education Section).
3440. Organization and Administration of Programs in Adult Education
(A,PS). (See course description in Adult Teacher Education Section).
3460. Cataloguing and Classification of Instructional Materials (PE) - inactive course.
3470. Information Services of a School Resource Centre (PE)
- inactive course.
3484. Computers and Learning Resources for Primary/Elementary Teachers
(PE). This course focuses on the integration of computer software
and other learning resources into primary/elementary school teaching. Laboratory
components will be scheduled so that students may learn how to use and implement
communications, applications and curricular software.
NOTE: Credit may be obtained for only one
of Education 3484, 3480, 3801, 4480*, 4905.
3515. Current Approaches to Reading in the Primary and Elementary
Grades (PE). This course will include a further examination
of approaches to the teaching of reading in the primary and elementary
grades.
Prerequisite: Education 3543, or former 3540 or
3545.
NOTE: Credit may be obtained for only one
of Education 3515 or the former Education 3510 or 3520.
3530, 3531, 3532. Reading Institute Courses (PE).
(See Institutes in Education).
3542. Reading in the Primary and Elementary Grades
(NPE). (See course description in the Native and Northern
Education section).
3543. Language Arts in the Primary/Elementary School II (PE).
This course provides students with a social-psychological perspective
on children's learning to read, reading and reading to learn. Students
will explore current and traditional models of the reading process
and the importance of home/school/community contexts for fostering literacy
learning. Students will apply instructional strategies for children's
learning of story, book and print concepts, word identification, fluency,
vocabulary development and comprehension for a variety of texts.
Prerequisite: Education 3312.
NOTE: Credit may be obtained for only one
of Education 3543, 2110, 2120, 3540, 3542 or 3545.
3560. Comparative Education (PE) - inactive course.
3563. The Sociology of Teaching (PE) - inactive course.
3565. Gender and Schooling (PE,IS,ISI). This course is an introduction to the study of gender and education. It includes a historical overview of the link between gender and schooling as well as an examination of contemporary theoretical perspectives and research relating to the role of the school in gender development in general and gender inequality in particular. Implications for educational policy and practices will also be explored.
3570. History of North American Education (PE,IS,ISI). Development of education in North America; the role of the church in early Canadian education; education after Canadian Confederation; the growth of the Newfoundland denominational system of education.
3571. The History of Education in Newfoundland Since 1800 (PE,IS,ISI). A survey of the main trends in the development of the educational system; the social, religious and demographic factors which have affected educational progress; the place of education in the cultural development of Newfoundland.
3573. History of Native and Northern Education in Canada (PE,NPE,NS).
Educational processes at work in Innu and Inuit society before
and after the arrival of the non-Native are examined. The attempts
at schooling are described and analyzed. An examination is made of
the origins of the contemporary issues in Innu and Inuit Education.
3580. Education and Culture (PE) - inactive course.
3582. Education of Minority Groups (PE) - inactive course.
3585. Multiculturalism and Education (PE,IS,ISI) - inactive
course.
3590. Moral Education (PE). An exploratory course which attempts to foster understanding of the nature and scope of moral education by (a) focusing on issues and problems affecting morality and on their bearing on moral education, and by (b) offering an overview of contemporary moral development theories and research, educational strategies, and relevant curricular materials.
3600. Academic and Behavioural Evaluation (SE). (See course description in Special Education Section).
3610. Nature and Characteristics of Mental Retardation (SE). (See course description in Special Education Section).
3618. Nature of the Primary/Elementary School Child - Development (PE). This course is intended to provide students with an awareness and understanding of the origins of many aspects of child behaviour and competence. While focusing on the development and nature of the "normal" child, where appropriate, contrasts and comparisons will be made between the development of "normal" and "exceptional" individuals.3620. Nature and Characteristics of Emotional/Behavioural Disorders
(PE,SE,ME). This course will include an examination of
procedures for the early identification of children with behavioural
disabilities and major systems of classification of behaviour problems.
It will also include an analysis of: aberrant adjustment mechanisms,
deviant development and specified behaviour problems with implication
for therapeutic education.
Prerequisite: Education 3220 or 3230, or 4240.
3630. Nature and Characteristics of Learning Disabilities (SE). (See course description in Special Education Section).
3640. Problems and Issues in Special Education (PE,SE).
This course consists of a study of special and selected problems
related to the teaching of special education with particular emphasis
placed on special education within the Province of Newfoundland and
Labrador.
Prerequisite: Education 3220 or 3230 or 4240.
365X. Extended Harlow Practicum in Special Education (SE).
(Equivalent to 15 credit hours in Special Education.) This course
is a full semester school placement in a special educational environment
at Harlow, England. It consists of an extensive supervised teaching
component with opportunities for student analysis of and reflections
on their field experiences. There are also seminars, field visits and
guest lecturers intended to develop a cross-cultural perspective on
exceptionality and special education in Britain and Canada.
Prerequisite: Completion of at least 18 credit
hours in the Degree Program in Special Education including Education
3600. Students must also apply to be selected for this course.
3650. Practicum in Special Education (SE). (See course description in Special Education Section).
3660. A Study of the Gifted Child (PE,ME,SE). An examination of the nature and characteristics of gifted children, with emphasis upon methods of identifying gifted children, implications of giftedness for learning and instruction and reviews of several educational programs for the gifted.
3680. Behaviour Therapy for Children and Adolescents in Educational Settings (SE). (See course description in Special Education Section).
3690. Working with Parents of Exceptional Children (SE).
(See course description in Special Education Section).
3700. Student Teaching in Technology Education (I). (See
Technology
Education Section).
3710. Group Instruction in Post-Secondary Education (I,PS). (See course description in Post-Secondary Education Section).
3720. Individualized Instruction in Post-Secondary Education (I,PS). (See course description in Post-Secondary Education Section).
3730. Curriculum and Instructional Development in Post-Secondary Education (I,PS). (See course description in Post-Secondary Education Section).
3750. Intermediate Design and Materials Processing Technology (I,ISI).(See course description in Technology Education Section).
3751. Intermediate Communications and Power Technology (I,ISI). (See course description in Technology Education Section).
3755. Teaching Technology Education in the Primary/Elementary Classroom (PE). This course is designed to introduce current philosophies and methodologies applicable to the field of primary/elementary school technology education. An emphasis will be placed on practical activities and approaches that develop competencies in core technological areas.
3801. Educational Media I (ME). (See course description
in Post-Secondary
Education section).
3802. Educational Media II (PE) - inactive course.
3807. Learning Resources, Curriculum and Instruction (PE,ME)
- inactive course.
3815. Practicum in Kodaly I (PE). (See Music Education Section).
3915. Practicum in Kodaly II (PE). (See Music Education Section).
3920. Instrumental Teaching Methods (ME). (See course description in Music Education Section).
3925. Intermediate/Secondary School Music Methods (ME). (See course description in Music Education Section).
3940. Mathematics in Primary and Elementary Grades (PE,ME).
A general overview of aspects of teaching Mathematics in the primary
and elementary grades. Theories of child development as they relate
to Mathematics teaching, characteristics of Mathematics topics in
primary and elementary grades, and the implications for teaching
will be the major topics to be discussed in this course.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 1050/1051 or at least
6 Mathematics credit hours which are part of a Mathematics concentration.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both
Education 3940 and the former Education 2340, the former Education
2310, or the former Education 2320.
3941. Diagnosing and Directing Learning in Primary and Elementary
Mathematics (PE,T,SE). A study of aspects of diagnosis
and remediation in primary and elementary Mathematics, and of the
basis for constructing and applying diagnostic techniques. An examination,
development, and application of a variety of manipulative aids to
be used in the teaching of Mathematics in the primary and elementary
grades.
Prerequisite: Education 3940.
3942. Mathematics Teaching in Small Primary and Elementary Schools
(PE) - inactive course.
3943. Curricular Uses of Computers (PE,IS,NS). This laboratory course will explore the role of computing technology as a source of learning experiences in the school curriculum. The focus of the course will be on the ways teachers can use computers profitably in lessons, using drill and practice, simulation, animation and demonstration. A detailed examination of computer-assisted learning materials will be made, including criteria for the selection and evaluation of such materials. The relation of computer software to theories of learning and teaching will be explored in some depth. Neither the writing of software nor the theory of operation of computers will be part of the course.
3945, 3946. Institute in Teaching of Junior High School Mathematics Courses (PE). (Please refer to the Calendar Section, Institutes in Education).
3951. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in the Primary/Elementary School I (PE). This course is designed to engage students in an introduction to curriculum, instruction, and assessment in the primary/elementary school through active participation in problem solving. Students will be introduced to the different ways that primary/elementary school children view and make sense of their world (i.e., the linguistic, mathematical, scientific, and artistic). Working through such a framework, students will be introduced to instructional strategies and planning, formative and summative assessment, and issues inherent in the management of the primary/elementary classroom, as they create multi-disciplinary, thematic, resource-based units.
3952. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in the Primary/Elementary
School II (PE). This course is designed to engage students
in a deeper exploration of issues in curriculum, instruction, and
assessment in the primary/elementary school through active participation
in problem solving. Students will be introduced to the different
ways that primary/elementary school children view and make sense of
their world. Working through such a framework, students will be introduced
to instructional strategies and planning, formative and summative assessment,
and issues inherent in the management of the primary/elementary classroom,
as they create multi-disciplinary, thematic, resource-based units.
Prerequisite: Education 3951.
3961. Social Studies in Native and Northern Schools (T,NPE).
(See course description in Native and Northern
Education Section).
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for Education
3961 in addition to Education 2150 or 3960.
3962. Social Studies in the Primary/Elementary School (PE).
This course is an introduction to the social studies program at
the primary/elementary school level. Topics to be explored include
the nature and purposes of the social studies curricula, approaches
to teaching and learning in this curricula area, selecting and utilizing
learning resources, and conducting assessment in the social studies.
NOTE: Credit may be obtained for only one
of Education 3962, 2160 or 3960.
4005. Effective Teaching (IS,ISI). This course is an introduction to the principles and practices of effective teaching. Topics include decision making, classroom management, planning, general models of teaching such as direct teaching and inquiry-based instruction, and specific teaching strategies such as questioning, grouping, and discussion techniques. Provision will be made for students to engage in simulated teaching.
401X. Undergraduate Teaching Internship (PE). (See course description in Student Teaching Section).
4020. Issues and Trends in Native Education (NPE,NS). (See course description in Native and Northern Education Section).
403X. Internship in Music Education (ME). (See course description in Music Education Section).
404X. Internship in Native and Northern Education (NPE,NS). (See course description in Native and Northern Education Section).
405X. Internship in the Intermediate/Secondary School (IS,ISI). (See course description in Student Teaching Section).
4120. The Teaching of Art in the Intermediate and Secondary School (IS,ISI,ME). This course examines current philosophies and methodologies in teaching art. Topics include curriculum implementation, organization and management, evaluation, safety, and advocacy.
4121. Teaching Theatre Arts in the Intermediate and Secondary School (IS,ISI,ME). The course will examine the place of Theatre Arts in the intermediate and secondary school; the relationship between Theatre Arts and Drama in Education; and the most appropriate methods for the effective teaching of Theatre Arts.
4142. The Teaching of English Language and Literature in the Intermediate and Secondary School I (IS,ISI,ME).This course applies the principles of effective teaching to the teaching and learning of English language and literature. Topics that will be considered include the nature and structure of language and literature programs, text analysis, the writing of non-fiction proses, media literacy, and oracy.
4144. Advanced English Teaching Methodology (IS,ISI).
Building upon the experiences gained in the internship, this course
examines the reading and writing workshop approach to the study
of English language and literature.
Prerequisite: Education 4142 (or permission of
the Office of Undergraduate Student Services).
4151. Advanced French Methodology (IS,ISI,NS). This course
is an in-depth analysis of the nature and purpose of the French
program. Topics include a brief overview of the history of French
teaching methodologies, an introduction to the research literature,
an evaluation of techniques, and a consideration of issues facing
the teaching of French.
Prerequisite: Education 4154 (or permission of
the Office of Undergraduate Student Services).
4154. The Teaching of French in the Intermediate and Secondary School (IS, ISI, ME). This course gives an introduction to the nature and purpose of French programs at the Intermediate and Secondary school levels. Topics include: an overview of the characteristics and aims of French programs including Core French and French Immersion. The course will explore basic principles, techniques, strategies, and practices relating to teaching French as a second language, as well as characteristics of second-language lesson planning.
4155. Introduction to Teaching in French Immersion in the Primary
and Elementary Grades (PE,ME). Brief overview of the
development of French Immersion programs; aims and objectives of
French Immersion; evaluation of the extent to which objectives and
materials can reflect those of the regular English classroom; analysis
of differences between teaching in the French Immersion classroom and
the core French, the French mother tongue, and the regular English classrooms;
general teaching strategies appropriate to the level of French language
development in the immersion setting.
NOTE: This course will be conducted in French.
4161. The Teaching of Mathematics in the Intermediate and Secondary School (IS,ISI,ME,NS).This laboratory course applies the principles of effective teaching to the teaching and learning of mathematics. Topics include the purpose of mathematics, theories of learning mathematics, and lesson planning and evaluation.
4163. Advanced Mathematics Methodology (IS,ISI,NS). This
course builds upon the principles of effective teaching and the
teaching of mathematics to address specific issues related to the
teaching and learning of mathematics in the Intermediate and Secondary
school.
Prerequisite: Education 4161 (or permission of
the Office of Undergraduate Student Services).
NOTE: Credit may be obtained for only one
of Education 4163 and the former Education 4160.
4164. Institute in the Teaching of Computer Studies Course.
(See Institutes in Education).
4172. Advanced Science Education Methodology (IS,ISI).
This course builds upon the principles of effective teaching
and subject-specific methods courses, examines the experiences
gained in the internship, and introduces significant and advanced
ideas related to science teaching.
Prerequisite: Education 4174 or 4175 (or permission
of the Office of Undergraduate Student Services).
4174. The Teaching of Intermediate/Secondary School Science (IS).
This laboratory course will examine curricular and teaching issues
generic to science teaching in intermediate and secondary schools.
Choice of teaching examples will be made in order to stress situations
most likely to be encountered by beginning science teachers. Differentiation
of assignments will be based on the science discipline background
of individual students. Students will carry out laboratory work in
intermediate science and in a teachable area in which they were admitted.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for this
course and any of Education 4170, 4171,4270, or 4271.
4175. Foundations of Intermediate/Secondary Science Education
(IS).This laboratory course will examine major positions on the
growth of knowledge in science, the history of ideas in science, scientific
misconceptions, and the application of these ideas to science teaching will
be the focus of this course. Students will carry out laboratory work in a
second teachable area in which they were admitted.
Co-requisite: Education 4174
4180. The Teaching of Social Studies in the Intermediate and Secondary
School I (IS,ISI,ME,NS).This course applies the principles
of effective teaching to the teaching and learning of Social Studies.
Topics include the nature and purpose of social studies education,
specific teaching strategies, the examination of the selection and
use of learning resources for the Social Studies, unit planning,
development, and evaluation.
4181. The Teaching of Social Studies in the Intermediate and Secondary
School II (IS,ISI,ME,NS). This course examines the teaching
of specific disciplines in Social Studies. Topics include the nature
of the particular discipline, intermediate and secondary school courses
in the discipline, and teaching strategies appropriate to the discipline.
Co-requisite: Education 4180
4182. Advanced Social Studies Methodology (IS,ISI). This
course analyzes students' experiences in the internship, examines
recent research in the teaching of social studies, considers alternative
approaches to the teaching and learning of social studies, and explores
current issues in the field.
Prerequisite: Education 4180 or 4181 (or permission
of the Office of Undergraduate Student Services).
4190. The Teaching of Physical Education in the Intermediate and
Secondary School (IS,ME).This laboratory course applies
the principles of effective teaching to the teaching and learning
of physical education. Topics include the nature and purpose of physical
education, an examination of the physical education curriculum,
an analysis of quality daily physical education, approaches to teaching
physical education, and evaluation of progress in physical education.
Laboratory: Two hours per week supervised practice
teaching on-campus and in a school setting.
4203. The Teaching of Religious Education in the Intermediate and Secondary School (IS,ISI,ME).This course applies the principles of effective teaching to the teaching and learning of Religious Education. Topics include formulating objectives, examining theories of faith and moral development, selecting and using resources, and evaluating learning.
4204. Advanced Religious Education Methodology (IS).This
course builds upon the principles of effective teaching and religious
education to address further the major historical issues and contemporary
theories. Topics include a reflection on the internship experience,
an examination of the theories of religious education, and an analysis
of the foundations of religious education.
Prerequisite: Education 4203 (or permission of
the Office of Undergraduate Student Services).
4205. Religious Education in Primary and Elementary Grades (PE,ME).
An introductory study of aims and objectives, subject matter,
curriculum materials, teaching methods, learning experiences, and
evaluation for Religious Education courses.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both
Education 4205 and the former Education 2080.
4220. The Teaching of Inuttut I (T,NPE,NS). See course description in Native and Northern Education Section).
4221. The Teaching of Inuttut II (T,NPE,NS). See course description in Native and Northern Education Section).
4230. The Teaching of Innu-aimun I (T,NPE,NS). See course description in Native and Northern Education Section).
4231. The Teaching of Innu-aimun II (T,NPE,NS). See course description in Native and Northern Education Section).
4240. An Introduction to the Exceptional Learner (IS,ISI).
This course is an introduction to the nature of exceptionality
in the student. Topics include an examination of special needs resulting
from exceptionality, approaches to meeting the special needs, issues
of exceptionality, and a consideration of selected categories of exceptionality.
NOTE: Credit may be obtained for only one
of Education 4240, Education 3220 and Education 4902.
4242. Identification and Remediation of Learning Difficulties
(IS,ISI).This course examines the identification processes and remediation
techniques appropriate for dealing with student learning difficulties. Topics
include identification of learning difficulties, the process of program planning,
and the application of teaching and learning strategies to specific subject
areas.
4250, 4251. Institute for Teaching French in Immersion Programmes
Courses (PE). (See Institutes in Education).
4252, 4253. Institute in the Teaching of Social Studies in French
Immersion Courses (PE). (See Institutes in Education).
4254, 4255. Institute in the Teaching of Mathematics in French
Immersion Courses (PE). (See Institutes in Education).
4260. The Nature of Adolescence (IS,ISI).
This course examines the nature of adolescence. Topics include an
introduction to development theories, an examination of the considerations
for teaching and learning, and an analysis of the issues and concerns
of the classroom teacher.
4261. Human Learning Theories and Their Application to the Instructional
Process (IS,ISI) - inactive course.
4275. Environmental Education Across the Curriculum (IS,ISI).This course examines various international and Canadian initiatives, models, curricula, and programs in environmental education and explores effective methods of developing environmental awareness through the various content areas of elementary, intermediate and secondary education.
4330. Curriculum and Instruction in Native and Northern Schools I (T,NPE,NS). Principles of and techniques for curriculum development will be reviewed. Adaptation or reformulation of these will be made in the light of the needs and desires of Native peoples. Critical analysis will be made of curriculum resources presently in use. Instructional materials will be prepared and produced with emphasis on printed materials relevant to the experiential background of the Indian and Inuit child.
4331. Curriculum and Instruction in Native and Northern Schools II (PE,NPE,NS). An in-depth examination of innovations in curriculum and instruction in Native communities within Canada. Emphasis will be placed on projects in curriculum planning and the development of instructional material, to be conducted in conjunction with school personnel already in the field. This course would serve as a valuable resource to school systems involved in curriculum planning and instructional development.
4340. Literature for Young Adults (IS,ISI). This course is designed to explore literature for young adults and its integration into the content areas. Topics include an examination of the nature of literature for young adults, the literary genres, research on the reading interests of young adults, issues treated in young adult literature, and an historical overview of available young adult literature.
4350. Reading in the Content Areas (IS,ISI). This course
examines the nature of reading in subject-specific areas such
as history, biology, and mathematics. Topics include the role of
the teacher in the teaching of content in different areas, evaluating
vocabulary, grammar, usage and text structure for instruction, and
analyzing the variety of strategies for reading, writing and studying.
4352. Language Across the Curriculum (IS,ISI) - inactive
course.
4354. Writing in the Intermediate and Secondary School (IS,ISI). This course analyzes the relationship between writing and learning. Topics include an examination of the variety of approaches to the teaching of writing, the role of the teacher in the teaching of writing, the composing process, and the evaluation of writing.
4356. Learning Through Drama (IS,ISI). This course introduces drama as a valuable teaching and learning strategy. Topics include an examination of the foundations, values, and assumptions of drama as an effective means of curriculum implementation in subjects such as English, Social Studies, and Science.
4361. Teaching and the Contemporary Classroom (IS,ISI). This course is an introduction to the institutional and social context of teaching. Topics include the role of school in society, the organization and administration of schools, the dynamics of classroom culture, and school observation.
4362. Sociological Perspectives on Teaching and Learning (PE).
An examination of such social issues in education as poverty,
child abuse, gender, ethnicity, and changes in the society and their
implications for the nature and process of schooling. A study of
social dimensions of education, including the content of education
and the organization of teaching and learning. An analysis of students'
experiences in the internship with regard to the above and other aspects
of education the students might identify.
Prerequisite: Completion of Professional Year.
NOTE: Credit may be obtained for only one
of Education 4362 and 4360.
4370. History of Education (PE,ME). - inactive course.
4381. Perspectives on Schooling (IS,ISI). This course examines educational theory and practice within the context of sociological, historical, and philosophical perspectives on schooling. Topics include the purpose of education, the formation of knowledge, and an analysis of issues such as equality of opportunity, and educational reform and change.
4382. Critical Thinking and Knowledge in Education (IS,ISI). This course examines various conceptions of the nature of critical thinking and its role in the acquisition, justification, and production of disciplinary knowledge. Topics include the nature of critical thinking, the uses of language in reasoning and communication, criteria and principles of reasoning within the various disciplines, methods and strategies of problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making, and the teaching and assessment of critical thinking.
4383. Philosophy of Teaching and Learning (PE). This
course examines a number of central philosophical concepts, assumptions and
issues involved in the pursuit of teaching and learning in the schools. The
aim of the course is to provide students with an understanding of the distinctive
character of philosophical analysis as a reflective and critical
practice that intends to promote professional excellence and personal
well-being.
Prerequisite: Completion of Professional Year.
NOTE: Credit may be obtained for only one
of Education 4383 and 4380.
4420. Legal and Moral Issues in Education (IS,ISI). This course examines educational law and sources of conventional morality for the purpose of clarifying individual stances on legal and moral issues. Topics include the nature and theoretical bases of law and morality in education, the legal foundations of the Canadian education system, the legal and moral rights and responsibilities of teachers and students, and teacher liability.
4425. Introduction to Educational Administration (PE,IS,ISI).
An examination of the roles of various levels of government in
Education; theories of administration; management as it relates
to curriculum, organization, personnel, finance, and communication;
and their implications for teachers in the Newfoundland context.
Prerequisite: Completion of Professional Year
or 405X.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both
Education 4425 and the former Education 2410.
4430. Seminar: Current Issues in Native and Northern Affairs (PE) - inactive course.
4440. Teaching and Learning Mathematics in the Junior High School
Years (PE) - inactive course.
4450. Practicum in Adult Education (A). (See course description
in Adult Teacher
Education Section).
4480. Learning Resources in the Intermediate and Secondary School
(IS,ISI) - inactive course.
4505. Life Skills and Transition Planning for Adolescents with Cognitive Challenges (SE). (See course description in Special Education Section).
4510. Inclusive Practices for Children with Mild Cognitive Challenges (SE). (See course description in Special Education Section).
4515. Inclusive Practices for Children with Moderate Cognitive Challenges (SE). (See course description in Special Education Section).
4520. Psychoeducational Interventions for Behaviour Problems of Children and Adolescents (SE). (See course description in Special Education Section).
4530. Inclusive Practices for Children with Learning Disabilities
(SE). (See course description in Special Education Section).
4540. Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Disabled Persons
(SE). (See Special
Education Section).
4541. Communication for the Deaf (PE,SE). (See course description in Special Education Section).
4543. Language and Deafness (PE,SE). This course presents
a broad overview of the effects of hearing impairment on individuals.
Emphasis is on the effects of impaired linguistic environments;
the cognitive, social, and emotional development of hearing impaired
children and adults; the use and adaptation of assessment procedures;
and the administration, organization, and delivery of instructional
programs.
Prerequisite: Education 3230 or equivalent.
4580. Intermediate and Secondary Education and Culture (IS,ISI).
This course examines the nature of culture and its relationship
to society and education. Topics include the process of cultural
transmission through education, the significance of student culture
in schooling, the influence of culture on curriculum decision-making,
and cross-cultural ideology and practice in intermediate and secondary
education.
4600. Educational Research (PE,IS,ISI) - inactive course.
4610. The Nature and Management of Stress (PE,IS,ISI). This course studies the nature of stress as it is manifested in the teacher and the teaching profession, and provides approaches to coping effectively with the factors which are related to that stress. Topics include the nature of the human stress response, causes and symptoms of stress (personal and professional), self-assessment techniques, and a selection of approaches available to cope with the stress typically related to the roles and expectancies of teaching.
4700. Student Teaching in Post-Secondary Education (PS). (See course description in Post-Secondary Education Section).
4710. Seminar in Post-Secondary Education (PS). (See course description in Post-Secondary Education Section).
4720. Principles and Management of Technology Education Programs (I,PE,NS). (See course description in Technology Education Section).
4730. Educational Programs and Practices in Industry and Labour (PS). (See course description in Post-Secondary Education Section).
4750. Integrated Materials and Production Processes (I,ISI). (See course description in Technology Education Section).
4751. Advanced Communications Systems (I,ISI). (See course description in Technology Education Section).
4752. Technology Education, Specialized (I,ISI). (See course description in Technology Education Section).
4760-4780. Advanced Specialized Post-Secondary Education Technologies (PS). (See course description in Post-Secondary Education Section).
4830. Music Education Seminar (ME). (See Music Education Section).
4835. Orchestra Methods (ME). (See Music Education Section).
4840. Advanced Band Methods (ME). (See Music Education Section).
4845. Pre-School Music Education (ME). (See Music Education Section).
4850. Advanced Primary School Music Methods (ME). (See Music Education Section).
4855. Advanced Elementary School Music Methods (ME). (See Music Education Section).
4860. Advanced Secondary School Music Methods (ME). (See
Music Education Section).
4900. TeleLearning in a Rural School Intranet (TL).
(See course description in TeleLearning
and Rural School Teaching Section).
4901. Effective Teaching Strategies for Multi-grade/Multi-age Classrooms (TL). (See course description in TeleLearning and Rural School Teaching Section).
4902. Special Needs in the Context of Rural Schools (TL). (See course description in TeleLearning and Rural School Teaching Section).
4903. Leadership Perspectives in Rural Schools (TL).(See course description in TeleLearning and Rural School Teaching Section).
4904. Contemporary Educational Issues in Rural Schools (TL). (See course description in TeleLearning and Rural School Teaching Section).
4905. Resource-based Learning in the Context of Rural Schools
(TL).(See course description in TeleLearning
and Rural School Teaching Section).
4906. Career Development in the Context of Rural Schools (PE,IS,TL). (See TeleLearning and Rural School Teaching Section).
4907. Curriculum Connections in Multi-grade/Multi-age Classrooms (PE,IS,TL). (See course description in TeleLearning and Rural School Teaching Section).
4908. Rural Schools and Community Relations (PE,IS,ISI,TL). (See course description in TeleLearning and Rural School Teaching Section).
4909. Rural Schools as Community Learning Centres (PE,IS,TL). (See course description in TeleLearning and Rural School Teaching Section).
4910. Curriculum Implementation in All-grade Rural Schools (PE,IS,TL).
(See course description in TeleLearningand
Rural School Teaching Section).
4911. TeleTeaching in a Virtual Classroom (IS,TL). (See TeleLearning and Rural School Teaching Section).
4912. Student Assessment in the Context of Rural Schools (PE,IS,TL).
(See TeleLearning
and Rural School Teaching Section).
4913. Field-based Experience in a Rural School (TL). (Equivalent to 1 credit hour in Education). (See TeleLearning and Rural School Teaching Section).
4914. Field-based Experience in a Rural School (TL). (Equivalent to 2 credit hours in Education). (See TeleLearning and Rural School Teaching Section).
4915. Field-based Experience in a Rural School (TL). (Equivalent to 3 credit hours in Education). (See TeleLearning and Rural School Teaching Section).
4916. General Classroom Music (TL, NPE). (See course description in TeleLearning and Rural School Teaching Section).
4920 - 4930. Special Topics Courses in TeleLearning and Rural School Teaching (TL). (See course description in TeleLearning and Rural School Teaching Section).
4943. Computing Technology in Mathematics Education in the Primary
and Elementary Grades (PE). The course will explore the
impact of computing technology on Mathematics curriculum and instruction.
Topics will include the role of computers and calculators in developing
mathematical concepts, computational skills and mathematical problem-solving
processes; the use of computer animation and simulation to enhance
Mathematics instruction; and, the evaluation and adaption of commercially
developed software for Mathematics instruction. An in-depth look at
LOGO and available CAL materials will be included.
Prerequisite: Education 3940.
4944. Computing Technology in Mathematics Education in the Secondary
School Grades. The course will explore the role of the
computer as a provider of learning experiences in the high school
Mathematics curriculum. The focus of the course will be on CAL in
Mathematics and will investigate drill and practice, tutoring, simulation,
animation, and demonstration. The role of the computer in communication
and testing in Mathematics will be included.
Prerequisite: Education 4161.
4945. Computers in Education (IS). This course examines the use of computer-based technology across the curriculum. Topics include an introduction to hardware and operating systems, learning through computers, use and evaluation of computer software, and an examination of specific curriculum issues.
4950. Evaluation of Teaching and Learning (IS,ISI). This
course is an introduction to the theory and practice of evaluating
teaching and student learning in the classroom. Topics include
the nature of classroom assessment; the production, administration,
interpretation, and evaluation of teacher-made tests; assessment
of student products and performances by direct observation; grading
and reporting progress; and the application of assessment results
to the improvement of teaching.
NOTE: Credit may be obtained for only one
of Education 4950 or 4912.
In accordance with Senate’s Policy Regarding Inactive Courses, the
course descriptions for courses which have not been offered in the previous
three academic years and which are not scheduled to be offered in
the current academic year have been removed from the following listing.
For information about any of these inactive courses, please contact
the Dean of the Faculty.
NOTE: Attendance in the Internship, Education 401X,
403X, 404X, 405X, is mandatory. With respect to holidays, interns
follow the schedule of the school and not that of the University.
3001. Supervised Practice Teaching in Native Schools I (T). A four (4) month period as a teaching assistant involved in the preparation of teaching materials, teaching assigned lessons and participating in other activities related to the duties of a teacher. This session is to be under the direction of a co-operating teacher and a university professor.
3002. Supervised Practice Teaching in Native Schools II (T).
A four (4) month continuation of the experiences provided in Education
3001 with added responsibilities, and increased development of competencies
essential for teaching.
Prerequisite: Education 3001.
3700. Student Teaching in Technology Education (I). (See Technology Education Section).
Prospective interns for the Fall semester should apply not later than February 15; prospective interns for the Winter semester should apply not later than September 30. Prospective interns for the Spring semester should apply not later than October 15. Applications received after these dates will be considered in terms of the number of spaces available.
401X. Undergraduate Teaching Internship (PE). (Equivalent to 15
credit hours in Education.) Designed as an extended practicum affording
students an opportunity to integrate theory and practice in a working
situation, the internship consists of intensive classroom experience
extending over one semester during the final stage of the program. During
this period, students will be provided with educational experiences
in which the interrelationships among the components of the university
program are brought into focus through the teaching exercise.
The internship is intended to help students develop their
individual style of teaching, to enable students to recognize the
scope and complexity of a classroom teacher's role and responsibility,
and to provide opportunities for the study of children as individuals
and in groups, both in the classroom and other school settings.
Beginning with orientation activities early in the semester,
students' responsibilities will include observing and analyzing teaching-
learning activities, preparing and presenting student-learning activities,
assessing both personal and class progress, and participating in
discussions with co-operating teachers and faculty advisers. Throughout
the internship semester, students will be required to participate in
seminars related to in-school work.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the professional
year. Students doing a Focus Area in French must have completed
the courses in French required under the regulations for this focus
area, and Education 3050.
NOTES: 1) Credit may be obtained for only 1 of Education
401X, the former Education 302X and Education 403X.
2) Students completing Education 401X are advised that
they may not be placed in their first district of choice and may be
assigned to another Provincial school district.
403X. Internship in Music Education (ME). (Equivalent to 15 credit hours in Education). (See course description in Music Education Section).
404X. Internship in Native and Northern Education (NPE,NS). (Equivalent to 15 credit hours in Education). (See course description in Native and Northern Education Section).
405X. Internship in the Intermediate/Secondary School (IS,ISI). (Equivalent
to 15 credit hours in Education). The Internship is an extended practicum
which is school based. The purpose of the Internship is to provide opportunities
for Interns to apply theories of teaching and learning in classroom
settings, to develop effective teaching practices and to become reflective
practitioners. The responsibility for the professional development and
evaluation of the Intern is shared between a classroom teacher and a
University Supervisor.
NOTES: 1) Students wishing to complete an internship in French
Immersion must complete Education 4154 and obtain the permission of
the Office of Undergraduate Student Services. Normally, French Immersion
interns have the equivalent of a major in French and a minimum of two semesters
in a French milieu.
2) Students completing Education 405X are advised that they
may not be placed in their first district of choice and may be assigned
to another Provincial school district.
3) Students completing the Bachelor of Education (Intermediate/
Secondary) Conjoint with the Diploma in Technology Education will be
placed for part of the internship in a Technology Education classroom
setting.
4700. Student Teaching in Post-Secondary Education (PS). (See course description in Post-Secondary Education Section).
1) Students who have at least one year of teaching experience and who
produce written reports from their former principal or other appropriate
authority to the Office of Undergraduate Student Services certifying the
quality of their experience to be satisfactory may be excused, at the discretion
of the Office of Undergraduate Student Services the post-sessional block
of student teaching.
2) Students who have at least two years of teaching experience
as required of the Post-Secondary Education and Technology Education
programs, and who produce written reports from their former principal
or other appropriate authority to the Office of Undergraduate Student
Services, certifying the quality of their experience may be excused from
one of Education 4700 or 3700.
Students requesting a waiver of Education 3700 should have
completed at least one of these two years in a Technology laboratory.
Students requesting a waiver of Education 4700 must have completed
two years of teaching in Post-Secondary Education.
3) Education 401X may, in special circumstances and upon
individual request, be waived by the Office of Undergraduate Student
Services in accordance with the guidelines listed below. Students requesting
waiver should apply in writing and submit evidence of the following:
a) Permanent certification and tenure.
b) A minimum of five years teaching experience (or equivalent)
in an environment appropriate to the degree sought.
c) Recommendation from an individual in an administrative
position i.e. School Principal or Superintendent, attesting to the satisfactory
quality of the teaching experience.
Students whose requests for waiver of the internship are
approved must substitute in its place 15 appropriate credit hours
in Education. These replacement credit hours will be determined by the
Office of Undergraduate Student Services on an individual basis and
must be approved by the Committee on Undergraduate Studies.
4) Students who are excused from taking the student teaching
course must substitute in its place an appropriate course in Education
to make up the required total for the degree.
5) Applications for waiver of student teaching in whole or
in part not covered by these guidelines must be submitted to the Office
of Undergraduate Student Services.
In accordance with Senate’s Policy Regarding Inactive
Courses, the course descriptions for courses which have not been
offered in the previous three academic years and which are not scheduled
to be offered in the current academic year have been removed from the
following listing. For information about any of these inactive courses,
please contact the Dean of the Faculty.
In order to ascertain which courses are appropriate for
the Bachelor of Music Education degree program and the semesters in
which specific courses will be offered, students should check with the
Office of Undergraduate Student Services.
2510. Elementary School Music Methods (ME). A course
designed to introduce students to current philosophies and methodologies
in the field of elementary classroom music. Students will examine materials
currently available and be encouraged to develop and create their
own. Emphasis will be on learning to evaluate materials as to suitability
for musical concepts, class organizations, etc.
Lectures: Three hours per week.
NOTE: This course may be used to replace Education 3180
in the requirements for the former degree regulations. Credit for
both Education 3180 and 2510 cannot be obtained.
2520. Voice and Choral Methods (ME). Current pedagogical
practices, procedures and materials for use with all levels of school
choirs. In addition, this course will examine the anatomy and physiology
of the changing voice as a basis for proper vocal development in the
classroom setting.
Lectures: Three hours per week.
2530. Primary School Music Methods (ME). Current
pedagogical practices, procedures and materials for use in the Primary
School music program. The focus of this course will be on the Kodaly
Method.
Lectures: Three hours per week.
3131. Music Education in the K-6 School (PE). (See
course description in the Education
Course Section).
3815. Practicum in Kodaly I (PE) - inactive course.
3915. Practicum in Kodaly II (PE) - inactive course. 3920. Instrumental Teaching Methods (ME). Current pedagogical
practices, procedures and materials for teaching brass, woodwinds,
and percussion in band and orchestral school settings.
Lectures: Three hours per week plus laboratory.
NOTE: Includes a laboratory section (MUN Lab Band and
Orchestra) designed to provide practical teaching experience and
methodology in both band and orchestral settings.
3925. Intermediate/Secondary School Music Methods (ME).
Current pedagogical practices, procedures and materials for teaching
Music in the intermediate/secondary schools.
Lectures: Three hours per week.
403X. Internship in Music Education (ME). (Equivalent
to 15 credit hours in Education). One-semester internship in one
or more schools to permit student teaching experiences in choral, classroom
and instrumental teaching situations in the primary, elementary and
intermediate/secondary schools.
NOTE: Students completing Education 403X are advised
that they may not be placed in their first district of choice and may
be assigned to another Provincial school district.
4830. Music Education Seminar (ME). A detailed examination
of the foundations of Music education common to all levels and types
of school Music. Topics include curriculum development, evaluation,
psychology and philosophy of Music education and the Music teacher's
administrative responsibilities.
Lectures: Three hours per week.
4835. Orchestra Methods (ME) - inactive course.
4840. Advanced Band Methods (ME) - inactive course.
4845. Pre-School Music Education (ME) - inactive course.
4850. Advanced Primary School Music Methods (ME) - inactive course.
4855. Advanced Elementary School Music Methods (ME) - inactive course.
4860. Advanced Secondary School Music Methods (ME) - inactive course.In accordance with Senate's Policy Regarding Inactive Courses,
the course descriptions for courses which have not been offered
in the previous three academic years and which are not scheduled to
be offered in the current academic year have been removed from the following
listing. For information about any of these inactive courses, please
contact the Dean of the Faculty.
These courses are designed for students admitted to the Degree program in Special Education.
3040. The Assessment and Development of Children's Language Abilities (PE,SE). (See course description in Education Courses Section). Acceptance to the program is not required to enrol in this course.
3600. Academic and Behavioral Evaluation (SE). This course applies the theories of test development in establishing a competent understanding of the utilization of diagnostic and prescriptive instruments as well as teacher-made tests as they apply to the area of exceptional children.
3610. Nature and Characteristics of Mental Retardation (SE). The objectives of the course are an understanding of the nature and characteristics of mental retardation and the psycho-social implications of this area of exceptionality.
3620. Nature and Characteristics of Emotional/Behavioural Disorders (PE,SE,ME). (See course description in Education course section). Acceptance to the program is not required to enrol in this course.
3630. Nature and Characteristics of Learning Disabilities (SE).
Survey of characteristics as well as problems of identification,
and the evaluation of children who are potentially average or above
in intelligence, but who are failing to learn in the school environment;
and who are manifesting such behaviours as lack of motor development,
auditory and visual perceptual handicaps, language deficiencies and
behaviour control disorders.
NOTE: Students who have completed the former Education
3231 may not take Education 3630 for credit.
3640. Problems and Issues in Special Education (PE,SE). (See course description in Education Courses Section). Acceptance to the program is not required to enrol in this course.
3650. Practicum in Special Education (SE). This course
encompasses practicum for Special Education students in any of the
areas of exceptionality with opportunity for supervised participation
in public school, private school, or institutionalized Special Education
programs. The main emphasis will be on supervised diagnosis and remediation
on a one-to-one basis between the practicum student and the exceptional
child. Case conferences and seminars will be held regularly throughout
the term.
Prerequisite: Completion of 18 Special Education credit
hours including Education 3600.
365X. Extended Harlow Practicum in Special Education (SE). (See course description in Education Courses Section.)
3660. A Study of the Gifted Child (PE,ME,SE). (See course description in Education Courses Section). Acceptance to the program is not required to enrol in this course.
3680. Behaviour Therapy for Children and Adolescents in Educational Settings (SE). This course will examine: methods of behavioural assessment; specific cognitive, respondent and operant behaviour therapy techniques. Behaviour problems and change programs will be considered within an ecological context and the role of non-professionals as therapeutic agents will be studied.
3690. Working with Parents of Exceptional Children (SE). This course examines the wide range of personal, social, and educational problems and concerns encountered by parents of exceptional children. Emphasis is on the skills, strategies and understanding essential to establishing constructive parent-teacher relationships, guiding parental use of resources, encouraging participation in remedial programs and enhancing the care and support provided at home.
3941. Diagnosing and Directing Learning in Primary and Elementary Mathematics (PE,SE). (See course description in Education Courses Section). Acceptance to the program is not required to enrol in this course.
4505. Life Skills and Transition Planning for Adolescents with Cognitive Challenges (SE). This course will focus upon the application of educational procedures relevant to the successful employment and community adjustment of mildly and moderately developmentally disabled adolescents and young adults. Senior special education programs and materials directed toward personal life-skills development and work-study experience in both open-community and protected work situations will be reviewed.
4510. Inclusive Practices for Children with Mild Cognitive Challenges
(SE).Consideration will be given to: the establishment of
objectives; selection, development and review of materials; the use
of various instructional procedures; and the provision of appropriate
experiences for the education of children with mild mental disabilities
at the primary, elementary and senior levels.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: Education 3610.
4515. Inclusive Practices for Children with Moderate Cognitive
Challenges (SE). This course will consider objectives, the
development of programs, and the use of various instructional procedures
for the education of children with moderate mental disabilities. Emphasis
will be given to the development of skills necessary for participation
in the home and community as well as in the classroom setting.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: Education 3610.
4520. Psychoeducational Interventions for Behaviour Problems of
Children and Adolescents (SE). This course will examine
programs and strategies for children with behaviour disabilities.
These will include: counselling skills, case conferences, structured
learning environments and therapeutic interventions for specific behaviour
problems. In addition, consideration will be given to articulation with
mental health specialists and procedures to develop readiness for return
to regular instructional programs.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: Education 3620.
4530. Inclusive Practices for Children with Learning Disabilities
(SE). An examination of individual and classroom remedial
techniques developed for the amelioration of specific learning disabilities.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: Education 3630.
4540. Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Disabled Persons (SE) - inactive course.
4541. Communication for the Deaf (PE,SE). An introductory
course in communication strategies employed with the Deaf and Hearing
Impaired. Language acquisition by individuals with normal hearing
and individuals with impaired hearing will be explored and contrasted
through an analysis of a variety of modes. A laboratory component of
the course is designed to impart a degree of skill in practical usage
of American Sign Language and Finger Spelling. The primary emphasis will
be on manual systems of communication common to the deaf, as well as
those systems in use as supplementary instructional methods at Schools
for the Deaf.
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Special Education Degree
program or permission of the Instructor.
4543. Language and Deafness (SE). (See course description
in Education Courses section).
Acceptance to the program is not required to enrol in this course.
In accordance with Senate's Policy Regarding Inactive Courses, the course descriptions for courses which have not been offered in the previous three academic years and which are not scheduled to be offered in the current academic year have been removed from the following listing. For information about any of these inactive courses, please contact the Dean of the Faculty.
2022. The Teaching of Inuttut (T,NPE). Preparation of materials and classroom strategies for the teaching of Inuttut in Primary and Elementary schools in Native communities. Attention will be given to linguistic difficulties encountered in schools by children whose first language is English.
2023. Language and Culture in Education (NPE,NS). An
overview of issues of language and culture in Native and Northern Education.
Emphasis will be placed on examination and development of curricula and materials
that recognize cultural diversity (especially Aboriginal cultures),
foster the teaching and maintenance of Aboriginal languages, and support
the work of Aboriginal language specialists in the classroom.
2032. The Teaching of Montagnais (T,NPE) - inactive
course.
2035. The Teaching of History and Culture of Labrador
Inuit and Innu (T). This course applies the principles of
effective teaching to the learning of history and culture as it applies
to the Labrador Inuit and Innu. Topics include specific teaching strategies
and examination of the selection and use of learning resources for unit
planning, development and evaluation.
2036. The Teaching of Aboriginal Issues (T). This course examines the teaching of specific current events relevant to Labrador Inuit and Innu. This will include issues in the areas of education/environment/society politics/self-government/industry and the economy. Class sessions will include a workshop mode of learning (public speaking, panel debates, use of Internet, research, survey and interviews).
2037. Aboriginal Drama (T). This course introduces drama as a way of transmitting culture and values and as a vehicle to communicate. Topics include an examination of the foundation, values and assumptions of drama (with emphasis on aboriginal forms) as an effective means of curriculum implementation in Innu-aimun and Inuktitut. An activity-centred approach will be emphasized.
2038. Aboriginal Music and Art (T). A study of music and art in cultural transmission. The course will develop skills in reading and writing associated with Innu and Inuit cultures, and will emphasize activities for exploring the elements of music. Innu and Inuit art forms will be explored as well as art as decoration in Innu and Inuit society.
2039. Cultural Camp (T). This is a course intended for aboriginal people to learn about ways of helping and healing that are traditional to their own culture and to learn ways of effectively incorporating those cultural aspects in the school curriculum of aboriginal schools. This course includes a one-week field trip to an isolated camp in coastal Labrador, where students and instructors will live according to traditional cultural practices under the guidance of community elders.
2182. An Introduction to the Teaching of Science in the Primary and Elementary Grades (T,ME,NPE). (See course description in the Course Description section for the Faculty of Education).
2194. Physical Education in the Primary and Elementary Grades (PE,ME,NPE).(See course description in the Course Description section for the Faculty of Education).
2200. Language Arts (PE,T,NPE,ME). (See course description in the Course Description section for the Faculty of Education).
2202. Education in Native and Northern Communities - An Overview (PE,NPE,NS). (See course description in the Course Description section for the Faculty of Education).
2222. Teaching English as a Second Language (PE,IS,ISI,NPE,NS).
(See course description in the Course
Description Section for the Faculty of Education).
2250. Educational Psychology (NS) - inactive course.
2350. An Introduction to the Teaching of Mathematics in the Primary and Elementary Grades (T,NPE). Intuitive notions of a mathematical system with special emphasis on the concepts, basic mathematical properties and skills associated with the number systems of arithmetic. Additional topics will include relations, functions and basic concepts of Geometry related to the Mathematics Programs of the elementary school.
2361. The School and Community (NPE,NS). A study of the factors which constitute the educational setting in the Native community in comparison with other cultural settings. The school as an institution of cultural transmission and cultural change within the Native and Northern setting will be investigated. An examination of roles played by local individuals and groups in the education process will be addressed. Models to improve communication between school and the community will be studied.
2430. Administration and Supervision in Native and Northern Education (NPE,NS). A study of the administrative structures involved in the education of children of Innu and Inuit backgrounds. The study examines the administrative structures of the past and present with particular reference to the problems which arise in the administration of schools in remote, isolated regions. Further, the study includes an overall examination of the alternative Native processes of education relevant to the philosophy of Native people.
2655. Recognizing and Protecting Children's Needs (T). Situations teachers encounter that foster and limit children's basic cognitive, social and emotional growth are studied. Attention is paid to the nature and development of these needs and to situations (particularly those involving neglect and physical, sexual and psychological abuse) that impact on how needs are met. Attention will be paid to the recognition of both positive and abusive situations.
3007. Teaching Strategies in Native and Northern Schools (T,NPE,NS).
This course will examine a broad range of teaching strategies and
instructional methods which may be used in classrooms. Students will
be encouraged to incorporate elements of the Native and northern perspective
in order to bring relevance to the province-wide curriculum. Particular
emphasis will be placed upon how Native groups perceive education and
the methods they view as appropriate.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for Education 3007
in addition to any of Education 2230, 2240 or 4320.
3120. Foundations of Art Edcuation (PE,ME,NS). (See course description in the Course Description section for the Faculty of Education).
3121. Education Through Art (PE,NS,ME). (See course description in the Course Description section for the Faculty of Education).
3140. Creative Arts (T,NPE). A study of the relationship of music, art and drama to the teaching-learning process with emphasis on Native content. An activity-centred approach will be emphasized.
3281. Tests and Measurements (T,NPE,NS). Basic concepts
of evaluation involving teacher-made and standardized tests, with
particular reference to validity and reliability in cross-cultural
situations.
NOTE: Credit may be obtained for only one of Education
3281 or 4912.
3321. Native Literature (T,N,PE). An examination of Native literature with special emphasis on writings of Native peoples for Native children. Literature which presents the Native point of view will be examined in the light of historical and current developments in Native and northern conditions.
3542. Reading in the Primary and Elementary Grades (NPE).
This course is concerned with the teaching of reading in the primary
and elementary grades. Special attention is given to the learning
needs of children whose first language is not English. Emphasis is
placed upon understanding the nature of the reading process and the
current practices used in classroom reading instruction for kindergarten
through grade six.
NOTE: Credit for this course is restricted to students
enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (Native and Northern) Degree
program. Credit may be obtained for only 1 of 3542, the former Education
2110, the former Education 2120, Education 3540, Education 3543 and
Education 3545.
3573. History of Native and Northern Education in Canada (PE,NPE,NS). (See course description in the Course Description section for the Faculty of Education).
3943. Curricular Uses of Computes (PE,IS,NS). (See course description in the Course Description section for the Faculty of Education).
3961. Social Studies in Native and Northern Schools (T,NPE).
In addition to exploring the nature and purposes of social studies
education in Native and northern schools, this course will include
an examination of teacher planning, appropriate teaching strategies
for and the evaluation of pupil learning in the social studies within
those contexts.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for Education 3961
in addition to Education 2150 or 3960.
4020. Issues and Trends in Native Education (NPE,NS). A seminar course dealing with research, current problems and issues associated with Native Education within a Canadian, and in particular, a Newfoundland and Labrador context.
4151. Advanced French Methodology (IS,ISI,NS). (See course description in Course Description section for the Faculty of Education).
4161. The Teaching of Mathematics in the Intermediate and Secondary School (IS,ISI,ME,NS).(See course description in the Course Description section for the Faculty of Education).
4163. Advance Mathematics Methodology (IS,ISI,NS). (See course description in Course Description section for the Faculty of Education).
4168. The Teaching of Computer Science in the Intermediate and Secondary School (IS,ISI,ME,NS). (See course description in Course Description section for the Faculty of Education).
4180. The Teaching of Social Studies in the Intermediate and Secondary School I (IS,ISI,ME,NS). (See course description in Course Description section for the Faculty of Education).
4181. The Teaching of Social Studies in the Intermediate and Secondary School II (IS,ISI,ME,NS). (See course description in Course Description section for the Faculty of Education).
4220. The Teaching of Inuttut I (T,NS,NPE). A variety
of teaching techniques will be explored and materials developed to
assist in the teaching of Inuttut in Native schools. Problems associated
with second-language teaching will be explored.
Prerequisite: At least 9 credit hours in Inuttut.
4221. The Teaching of Inuttut II (T,NS,NPE). Continued
exploration of teaching techniques and material development for the
teaching of Inuttut with emphasis on linguistic difficulties encountered
in Native schools by children whose first language is English.
Prerequisite: Education 4220.
4230. The Teaching of Innu-aimun I (T,NS,NPE). A variety
of teaching techniques will be explored and materials developed to
assist in the teaching of Innu-aimun in Native Schools.
Prerequisite: At least 9 credit hours in Innu-aimun.
4231. The Teaching of Innu-aimun II (T,NS,NPE). A variety
of teaching techniques and material development for the teaching of
Innu-aimun. Linguistic difficulties encountered by students whose first
language is not Innu-aimun will be explored.
Prerequisite: Education 4230.
4330. Curriculum and Instruction in Native and Northern Schools I (T,NPE,NS). Principles of and techniques for curriculum development will be reviewed. Adaptation or reformulation of these will be made in the light of the needs and desires of Native peoples. Critical analysis will be made of curriculum resources presently in use. Instructional materials will be prepared and produced with emphasis on printed materials relevant to the experiential background of the Innu and Inuit child.
4331. Curriculum and Instruction in Native and Northern Schools II (PE,NPE,NS). (See course description in Course Description section for the Faculty of Education).
404X. Internship in Native and Northern Education (NPE,NS).
(Equivalent to 15 credit hours in Education). A one-semester internship
in a school setting that will enable students to become directly involved
in the teaching/learning process through observation and practice.
Activities during the semester will involve seminars to assist students
in the assessment of teaching methodologies most appropriate for the
curriculum in Native schools. Student placement will be in a school
setting depending upon the program route which students have followed.
Prerequisite: See Bachelor of Education (Native
and Northern) Degree Regulations.
NOTE: Students completing Education 404X are advised
that they may not be placed in their first district of choice and
may be assigned to another Provincial school district.
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.
In accordance with Senate's Policy Regarding Inactive Courses,
the course descriptions for courses which have not been offered
in the previous three academic years and which are not scheduled
to be offered in the current academic year have been removed from the
following listing. For information about any of these inactive courses,
please contact the Dean of the Faculty.
These courses are designed for students registered in the Diploma Program in Technology Education and the Bachelor of Education (Intermediate/Secondary) Conjoint with the Diploma in Technology Education and can be used for credit only on these programs unless otherwise indicated.
2711. Course Organization and Development in Technology Education
(I,ISI). An examination of the development, structure and
organization of technology education curriculum locally and internationally;
applications of design and problem solving instructional strategies;
the management of resources in technology education laboratories; the
development of resource units for teaching.
NOTE: Credit may be obtained for only one of Education
2711 and Education 2710.
2750. Introductory Design and Materials Processes (I,ISI). Theory and practice of teaching problem solving, design and materials processes. Topics and laboratory activities include production and computer assisted design.
2751. Introductory Communications and Power Technology (I,ISI).
Theory and practice of selected technical skills in communications,
energy and power and their practical application in a technology education
laboratory. Topics include micro-computer components, systems and
operations; communication networks; basic electronics; and control
systems.
3700. Student Teaching in Technology Education (I) -
inactive course.
3750. Intermediate Design and Materials Processing Technology (I,ISI). Continuation of theory and practice of teaching technical skills and design processes developed in Education 2750. Topics elaborate on computer assisted design and problem solving with application of advanced construction techniques.
3751. Intermediate Communications and Power Technology (I,ISI). Continuation of theory and practice of technical skills in communications, power and energy developed in Education 2751. Topics include energy sources, control systems, graphic communication processes and electronic communications.
4720. Principles and Management of Technology Education Programs (I,PE,NS). - inactive course.
4750. Integrated Materials and Production Processes (I,ISI). Theory and practice in selected advanced technical skills in materials processes applied in conjunction with mechanical and fluid power and their practical applications in the modern technology education laboratory setting. Topics include integrated design, digital and fluidic control, robotics systems, and computer assisted machine applications.
4751. Advanced Communications Systems (I,ISI). Theory and practice of selected advanced technical skills in communications technology as they apply to the modern technology education laboratory. Topics include development and utilization of computer networks; satellite, and various transmission technology found in communication processes.
4752. Technology Education, Specialized (I,ISI). Theory
and practice involving selected technical skills and their practical
application in the technology education laboratory. Topics include
the applications and use of more advanced technological systems and
processes and their integration into the school curriculum of Newfoundland
and Labrador.
NOTE: A modular approach will be used for each of
the twenty-one technical skills credit hours. Students who can demonstrate
competency in a particular module will be allowed to substitute another
module in its place. Students must select the substitute module in
consultation with the Office of Undergraduate Student Services.
These courses are designed for students enrolled in the Diploma Program in Adult Teacher Education and the Post-Secondary Education Degree and Diploma programs and can be used for credit on those programs as outlined in the Regulations for the Degree and Diplomas and as indicated below.
2800. Introduction to Adult Education (A,PS). A review of the history of the Adult Education movement. The rationale for the investment of public or private resources in the education or training of adults. An examination of current educational philosophies related to Adult Education.
2801. The Adult as Learner (A,PS). The implications for adult programs and instructional strategies of difference among adults in abilities, attitudes, interests, skills, social roles.
2803. Educational Aspects of Adult Development (A,PS). An examination of the educational aspects of adult development from early adulthood through middle age to later maturity.
2806. Sociology of Adult Education (A,PS). This course explores the sociological context of adult learning. The interrelationship between particular social factors (e.g., age, sex, occupational structure) and the need for adult educational programs are studied. The potential effects of such programs on society are examined with reference to community development. Special emphasis is given to societal change as it relates to education as a way of life.
3430. General Methods of Instruction of Adults (A). A study of the various processes of Adult Education: discussion groups, case studies, role playing, individual and group discovery, demonstrations, simulation exercises, action research, report writing and lectures.
3440. Organization and Administration of Programs in Adult Education (A,PS).Alternative provincial or regional methods of organization for the provision of Adult Education. The statutory framework within which Adult Education functions.
4450. Practicum in Adult Education (A). On-the-job supervised activities designed to have the student implement the theory and principles of Adult Education.In accordance with Senate's Policy Regarding Inactive Courses, the course descriptions for courses which have not been offered in the previous three academic years and which are not scheduled to be offered in the current academic year have been removed from the following listing. For information about any of these inactive courses, please contact the Dean of the Faculty.
These courses are designed for students enrolled in the Diploma Program in TeleLearning and Rural School Teaching and can be used for credit on Programs as outlined in the Regulations for Degrees and Diplomas and as indicated below:
4900. TeleLearning in a Rural School Intranet (TL). This course will examine the pedagogy of telelearning with particular reference to teaching and learning using the school's Intranet (Local Area Network). This course will examine the implications of integrating telecommunications technologies (e.g., World Wide Web, Internet and STEM~Net/SchoolNet) to enhance the learning environment in multi-grade/multi-age classrooms. This course will focus on telelearning in all subject areas in the primary, elementary and intermediate grades (K-9).
4901. Effective Teaching Strategies for Multi-grade/Multi-age Classrooms (TL). This course begins with a critical examination of traditional approaches to multi-grading. The main focus of the course will be to introduce teachers to the potential of adopting a multi-age approach in small schools which have of necessity grouped children of more than one age group and grade level together for instruction. This course will also examine the implications of implementing a philosophy of multi-age pedagogy in the primary, elementary and intermediate grades (K-9).
4902. Special Needs in the Context of Rural Schools (TL).
This course will introduce students to the entire spectrum of special
education issues and concerns in the context of multi-grade/multi-age
classrooms. The course will make particular reference to the provision
of special education services and the implementation of individualized
program planning in multi-grade/multi-age classrooms in rural schools.
NOTE: Credit may be obtained for only one of Education
3220, Education 4240 or Education 4902.
4903. Leadership Perspectives in Rural Schools (TL). This course will examine educational theories and the practice of leadership within the context of rural schools. This course will emphasize leadership for educational change and reform with a focus on current and emergent theories and practices. There will also be a particular focus on the contribution of instructional leadership in rural schools. This course will enable leaders to become problem solvers in issues related to the rural context.
4904. Contemporary Educational Issues in Rural Schools (TL). - inactive course.
4905. Resource-based Learning in the Context of Rural Schools (TL).
This course will examine the implications of implementing resource-based
learning in the context of multi-grade and/or multi-age classrooms, including
learning resources within a school's resource centre as well as those on-line
(e.g., access to STEM~net/SchoolNet/Internet and the World Wide Web). This
course will emphasize the need for systematic planning, with a focus on curriculum
outcomes and performance standards. The course will emphasize the selection
of the most appropriate resources and strategies to meet individual student
interests and needs, particularly in schools without resource centres. In
addition, the course will examine various resources within the community.
NOTE: Credit may be obtained for only one of Education
4905, Education 3480, Education 3484, Education 3801 and Education
4480*.
4906. Career Development in the Context of Rural Schools (PE,IS,TL)
- inactive course.
4907. Curriculum Connections in Multi-grade/Multi-age Classrooms (PE,IS,TL). - inactive course.
4908. Rural Schools and Community Relations (PE,IS,TL). The course will examine the impact of school councils on the administration of rural schools. The course will focus on the role of school councils in the improvement of teaching and learning in rural schools. The course will also examine the relationships between the school council of a small rural school, the school administration, the community, the school district office and the local economy.
4909. Rural Schools as Community Learning Centres (PE,IS,TL). This course will explore the role of rural schools as community learning centres in facilitating life-long learning (e.g., pre-school Programs and adult education). The course will focus on community education using the facilities in the school. There will also be an examination of potential partnerships between the school and the community (e.g., the use of the school's Intranet as the Community Access Site to the Internet).
4910. Curriculum Implementation in All-grade Rural Schools (PE,IS,TL).
This course will examine strategies for implementing the prescribed
curriculum in multi-grade/multi-age classrooms as well as offering
a senior high school program in all-grade rural schools (K-12). The
course will explore the implications of various schedules in a small all-grade
school (K-12) such as Semesterization, Block Scheduling and the Quarter
System Timetable. The course will also focus on the implications of centralized
scheduling to accommodate the delivery of senior high school courses
via telecommunications technologies. This course is intended mainly for
school administrators of all-grade rural schools.
4911. TeleTeaching in a Virtual Classroom (IS,TL) - inactive
course.
4912. Student Assessment in the Context of Rural Schools (PE,IS,TL).
- inactive course.
4913. Field-based Experience in a Rural School (TL). (Equivalent to 1 credit hour in Education) - inactive course.
4914. Field-based Experience in a Rural School (TL). (Equivalent to 2 credit hours in Education) - inactive course.
4915. Field-based Experience in a Rural School (TL).
(Equivalent to 3 credit hours in Education) - inactive course.
4916. General Classroom Music (TL, NPE). Organization
and implementation of a classroom music program for all grade levels
with emphasis on creativity and developing musical perception through
listening. (A knowledge of music rudiments is helpful but not required.)
NOTES: 1) Credit may be obtained for only one of Education
4916 and Education 3190.
2) This course may not be used for credit towards the
Conjoint degrees of Bachelor of Music Education or the Bachelor
of Music Education as a second degree program.
The Faculty of Education offers a number of Institutes in Education. These
are intended primarily to provide opportunity for teachers to gain
knowledge of new approaches to the teaching of existing school programs
and to gain insight into aspects of new programs as they are introduced
in the school system. These Institutes normally carry six or nine credit
hours. Students who enrol in Institutes of six weeks duration or less
will not normally be permitted to register for any other courses. Additional
information on Institutes may be obtained from the Faculty of Education.
Not all Institutes are offered every semester or summer.
NOTE: Students wishing to enrol in Institutes should
contact the Office of Undergraduate Student Services.
In accordance with Senate's Policy Regarding Inactive Courses,
the course descriptions for courses which have not been offered
in the previous three academic years and which are not scheduled to
be offered in the current academic year have been removed from the following
listing. For information about any of these inactive courses, please
contact the Dean of the Faculty.
Computer Science 2605.
Education 4164 - inactive course.
INSTITUTE FOR TEACHERS OF CORE FRENCH IN THE ELEMENTARY GRADES
Education 3052 - inactive course.READING INSTITUTE
Education 3530 - inactive course.INSTITUTE IN THE TEACHING OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS
Education 3945, 3946. This Institute will focus on the nature of junior high Mathematics instruction and how it should differ from elementary and high school instruction. Emphasis will be placed on the transition between informal and formal approaches to the teaching of junior high Mathematics. The Van Hiel levels and their implications for instruction in geometry will be discussed.INSTITUTE FOR TEACHING FRENCH IN IMMERSION PROGRAMMES
Education 4250 - inactive course.
Education 4251 - inactive course.INSTITUTE IN THE TEACHING OF SOCIAL STUDIES IN FRENCH IMMERSION
Education 4252 - inactive course.
Education 4253 - inactive course.
INSTITUTE IN THE TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS IN FRENCH IMMERSION
Education 4254 - inactive course.Please direct inquiries to muneduc@mun.ca.
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