focuses on the preparation of materials and the development of methods, strategies and assessment techniques for the teaching of lnuttut In schools In Labrador.

- inactive course.

- inactive course.

Is a study of music and art In cultural transmission. The course will develop skills In reading and writing associated with Aboriginal cultures. and will emphasize activities for exploring the elements of music. Aboriginal art forms will be explored as well as art in decoration in Aboriginal society.

is for students Interested In learning about the Aboriginal cultures of Newfoundland and Labrador. Under the guidance of Elders and traditional teachers, learners will gain an understanding of Aboriginal pedagogy, land-based learning and ways of incorporating culture Into the school curricula. This course Is normally offered at Labrador Campus of Memorial University.

is designed to help students develop confidence through self-expression, and acquire skills in interpersonal relationships.

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.

is an experiential drama education course that will offer students a broad introduction to the potential for using and incorporating drama education in learning experiences and in cross-curricular teaching.

examines 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.

- inactive 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.

is an introduction to music education, bridging life as a musician and the development of a career as a musician-teacher. Topics include an overview of theoretical, philosophical, historical, sociological, cultural, psychological, methodological, and curricular foundations of music education as well as contemporary contexts and issues in music education. Emphasis is on research and writing in music education, technology applications, and the development of functional keyboard skills specific for music educators.

examines current pedagogical practices, methodologies, and resources for use in the primary and elementary school music program. Within the context of authorized K-6 curriculum guides, teacher candidates will develop skills and instructional strategies for developing the singing, moving, playing, listening, and creating child.

examines current pedagogical practices, procedures, and resources for use with all levels of school singing ensembles and choirs. Emphasis is placed on developing teacher candidates' own vocal techniques. Topics include philosophy and history of choral music education, vocal and choral pedagogy, and components/organization of choral programs.

examines the literacies, discourses and epistemologies of post-secondary learning contexts. Academic areas are ways of knowing which are generated and defended through language, practices and texts. This course explores ways of making explicit these often implicit activities. It provides opportunities to understand different forms of knowledge, what counts as evidence, and how ‘texts’ are developed, written, read and performed.

examines the development of procedures for the identification of concepts in instructional units; analysis of tasks and identification of related competencies; development of resource units.

is an examination of the development, structure, organization, and pedagogy of technology education curriculum locally and internationally. Philosophical and pragmatic viewpoints will frame the exploration of various pedagogical approaches related to the teaching of technology education.

is a study of the background 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.

is an introduction to teaching and learning methods in post-secondary and adult learning contexts and it includes preparation, learning goals, aligning assessment and a range of methods such as facilitation, lecturing, active learning, experiential learning and problem-based learning.

will explore the ethical dimensions of adult and post-secondary education in Canadian higher education. Students will consider the meaning of ethical professional practice within the post-secondary environment. A particular emphasis will be placed upon the application of ethical theories to real world learning contexts within adult and post-secondary education.

examines theory and practice of teaching design based learning, problem solving, non-computer controlled materials processes, and fabrication. Topics include: manual multi-materials processing, modeling and prototyping, fabrication, and computer assisted design.

provides technology education students with opportunities to apply current teaching and learning strategies to the issues surrounding traditional and emerging energy technologies. Major topics of study include: fundamentals of sustainable energy production and control, redevelopment and use of traditional energy sources, application of solar energy, wind power production, and fuel cell development and utilization.

is 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.

examines the major foundational theories of adult learning, the contextual nature of adult learning and various dimensions of learning and development throughout adulthood.

is an examination of the educational aspects of adult development from early adulthood through middle age to later maturity.

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.

is a laboratory course which 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.

- inactive course.

- inactive course.

focuses on techniques for assessing language abilities in primary/elementary and intermediate/secondary students and will provide models for developing strategies in implementing language instruction appropriate to students’ needs.

is 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.

- inactive course.

develops 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 favourable conditions and experiences for high quality individual development in visual expression.

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.

- inactive course.

is a course whose goal is to introduce pre-service teachers to the needs of students whose first language is not English in the primary/elementary classroom. Emphasis will be placed on the development of language skills in English, issues associated with reading and writing in an additional language and cultural sensitivity in multilingual classrooms.

is an introduction to the profession of counselling throughout the lifespan with specific emphasis on the definition and history of the profession, the characteristics and professional competencies of a counsellor, ethical issues and principles, theories and current issues. Topics also include an introduction to the nature of counselling and ways of developing effective interpersonal relationships within various educational contexts.

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.

is a course whose goal is to highlight prevalent presenting social and developmental issues that are experienced by school-age children, some of which may require collaborative cooperation with guidance counselling colleagues. The course will seek to understand the primary-elementary students’ experiences from a holistic lens. Students will engage with content that focuses on developmental and social dynamics that inform student health and functioning, hence impacting school and academic engagement and career development.

- inactive course.

is 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.

will focus on the nature of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and how to infuse STEM into the K-6 science curriculum, with a particular emphasis on the inquiry, design process, integrated curriculum, and technology. Teacher candidates will have opportunities to explore several frameworks to support integrated curriculum and plan and implement STEM-infused science learning experiences.

is a study of the broad spectrum of educational assessment focussing 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.

- inactive 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.

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.

examines alternative provincial or regional methods of organization for the provision of Adult Education, including the statutory framework within which Adult Education functions.

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.

- inactive 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.

- inactive course.

aims to increase preservice teacher awareness, skill and knowledge with respect to diverse gender and sexuality affirmative practices and pedagogy in the context of educational environments. The course will briefly explore the history of queer, trans*(umbrella term) and two spirit students, families and teacher-educators in educational settings. Affirmative practice with gender and sexuality diverse folks will be explored in the classroom and in teacher practices as an ethic of care.

- inactive course.

- inactive course.

- inactive course.

is a course where students will engage in critically examining the challenges of bringing together Indigenous and Western knowledge systems and consider the various models of education that co-construct teaching and learning. Students will gain the pedagogical knowledge and skills to blend Indigenous ways of knowing and doing within the K-12 provincial curricula.

- inactive 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.

aims to provide an understanding of the nature and characteristics of intellectual disabilities and the psycho-social implications of this area of exceptionality.

provides an introduction to psychological theories of learning and motivation, and development. The focus is on typical development with some attention to atypical functioning (exceptionality) where appropriate. Emphasis will be placed upon the application of this knowledge to classroom practice, instruction, and the facilitation of learning.

is intended to provide students with an awareness and understanding of the origins of many aspects of child behaviour and competence. While focussing 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.

provides an introduction to human learning, motivation and cognition and to the related concepts and theories underlying children's classroom learning and behaviour. Focus will be on typical development with some attention to atypical (exceptionality) functioning in these areas. The course will familiarize students with the concepts and vocabulary used to describe classroom learning and with explanations and justifications for many educational and instructional activities and practices. Particular attention will be paid to application of this knowledge to instruction and classroom management and to the facilitation of learning.

includes an examination of procedures for the early identification of children and adolescents with behavioural disabilities and major systems of classification. It critically examines causes of emotional and behavioural disorders and implications for assessment and intervention.

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.

encompasses a practice experience with students who have an identified exceptionality. The emphasis will be on a supervised field placement in a special education position within a school setting.

is 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.

- inactive course.

is intended to provide learners with an in-depth knowledge of the unique characteristics and learning needs of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Education 3680 will present worthwhile strategies to accommodate the special learning needs of individuals with ASD enabling special education resource teachers to support classroom teachers within the inclusive classroom setting. The course considers current research related to a range of educational, psychological, social, and cultural issues.

examines theoretical and practical aspects of collaborative practice within current service delivery models of case planning for students with diverse learning needs. Emphasis is on exploring issues of power/empowerment, consultation, communication, collaboration, conflict resolution/problem-solving, advocacy, monitoring student progress through informal and formal means, individual education plans (IEP), and developing student focused goals and objectives. Perspectives of parents and families, educators, and community resource professionals are explored through family-focused approach to effective planning in contemporary schools.

to be announced by the Faculty of Education.

- inactive course.

- inactive course.

examines the 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.

examines the application of communication techniques through the various forms of computer technology and media available. Technology education students will engage in activities that will provide insights into how current teaching and learning strategies can be blended with contemporary communication devices and means to facilitate collaborative lifelong learning. Topics include: web-based multimedia and programming, graphic design, audio/video production, animation production and social networking applications.

examines the application of various communication and computer technologies related to hardware, software, and the required infrastructure. Students will engage in activities that will provide insights into how current teaching and learning strategies can be blended with fundamental computing principles and processes within a framework of project and problem based learning. Topics include: computer architecture, block-based programming, text-based programming, software development, and interfacing and physical computing.

introduces audio visual communications with emphasis on equipment operation and basic local production of instructional materials; and the application of computers to education.

examines current pedagogical practices, procedures, and resources for teaching brass, woodwinds, percussion, and strings in both band and orchestral school settings. Emphasis is placed on the development of comprehensive instrumental music education programs.

examines current pedagogical practices, procedures, and resources for teaching Music in the intermediate/secondary schools. In addition to standard contexts in general music, choral, and instrumental settings, emphasis is placed on technology and settings such as musical theatre in order to reflect the diversity of music programming in intermediate/secondary schools.

is 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.

is a study of aspects of diagnosis and remediation in primary and elementary Mathematics, and of the basis for constructing and applying diagnostic techniques. The course offers an examination, development, and application of a variety of manipulative aids and assistive technology to be used in the teaching of Mathematics in the primary and elementary grades.

provides students with an opportunity to explore beliefs about the nature of mathematics and to consider how to teach mathematics for, and with, understanding, with a focus on elementary children. Building upon Education 3940, students will focus on the unique developmental characteristics, beliefs, behaviours and learning needs of elementary children in mathematics. Students will also engage in mathematical practice so they have a shared basis for discussion of particular mathematical topics that appear within the curriculum.

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. Activities appropriate to the teaching of junior high Mathematics will be developed and demonstrated. A particular focus in this component of the Institute will be on activities appropriate to the new program and how they can be integrated into the junior high Mathematics curriculum.

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.

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.

is an introduction to the theory and practice of evaluating student learning in the classroom. Topics include the characteristics of classroom assessment; the relationship among assessment, curriculum, and instruction; formative assessment; summative assessment; development, administration, interpretation, and evaluation of assessment activities including teacher-made tests, performance-based tasks, and portfolios; assessment for students with exceptional needs; assessment for culturally and linguistically diverse students; grading and reporting progress; and the interpretation and use of assessment information.

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.

introduces the principles, dispositions, and skills needed to create various types of effective learning environments. Topics include: professional relationships, school culture, decision making classroom management and models of teacher power.

is a 5 (consecutive) school day teaching and learning experience, framed by explicit guidelines, that focus on key learning experiences and graduated responsibilities related to professional teaching. It may include both observation periods and initial teaching experiences. AR: Attendance is required. With respect to holidays, interns follow the schedule of the school and not that of the University.

(equivalent to 15 credit hours in Education) is a 65 day teaching and learning experience, framed by explicit guidelines, designed to provide students an opportunity to integrate theory and practice in the school classroom. It includes both observation periods and extensive teaching experiences. 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.

- inactive course.

is a 10 (consecutive) school day teaching and learning experience, framed by explicit guidelines, that focus on key learning experiences and graduated responsibilities related to professional teaching. It may include both observation periods and initial teaching experiences.

is a 10 (consecutive) school day teaching and learning experience, framed by explicit guidelines, that focus on key learning experiences and graduated responsibilities related to professional teaching. It may include both observation periods and initial teaching experiences.

(equivalent to 15 credit hours in Education) is a one semester internship in one or more schools to provide student teaching experiences in choral, classroom, and/or instrumental teaching contexts in primary, elementary, intermediate, and/or secondary schools settings.

is a 50 day teaching and learning experience, framed by explicit guidelines, designed to provide students an opportunity to integrate theory and practice in the school classroom. It includes both observation periods and extensive teaching experiences. 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 roles and responsibilities, and to provide opportunities for the study of children as individuals and in groups, both in the classroom and other school settings.

is a 10 (consecutive) school day teaching and learning experience, framed by explicit guidelines, that focuses on key learning experiences and graduated responsibilities related to professional teaching. It includes both observation periods and initial teaching experiences.

is a 60 day teaching and learning experience, framed by explicit guidelines, that focuses on key learning experiences and graduated responsibilities related to professional teaching. It includes both observation periods and extensive teaching experiences.

is an integrative course providing students with collective and individual opportunities to critically explore and inquire into the phenomena of learning and teaching through psychological, sociological, and pedagogical lenses/frames. Students will consider their own emerging philosophies of learning and teaching in relation to current and ongoing fields of study research and within the contexts of their school field experiences.

is a school field experience designed to assist students during Phase I to re-focus their perceptions and assumptions about teaching and learning. Students spend two field days per week in a partner school, for a total of 24 days.

introduces the rationales for teaching art and examines contemporary art teaching practices. Teacher candidates will examine their roles as artist-teacher and teacher-artist, as well as explore learning in and through art. Topics include curriculum implementation; instructional planning; managing the learning environment; assessment and evaluation; safety; arts advocacy; and visual, artistic and technological literacies.

engages teacher candidates in developing their role as theatre artist/teacher. Topics include: beliefs informing the practice of theatre arts in the context of school; related pedagogies and educational practices in dialogue with the art form of drama; process drama and theatre education, an interdependent relationship; implementation planning strategies; communication style and facilitative language.

draws on research in the teaching and learning of English/language and literacy to prepare teacher candidates to develop engaging, differentiated experiences for students. Topics include: curriculum; the nature and structure of language and literature programs; test analysis, response and critique; writing and representing genres in multimodal and linguistic; media literacy forms; and oracy.

- inactive course.

provides an introduction to the nature and purpose of French programs in Canada. Topics include: an overview of the purpose of core French and French immersion; theories and principles of second-language teaching and learning; methods; techniques, strategies and characteristics of effective planning and assessment in second-language teaching.

is an overview of the development of French Immersion programs and an examination of current models for organization and instruction of French at the primary and elementary levels. This course will focus on methods and strategies for content-based teaching in immersion, integrating the formal aspects of French language teaching into content-based teaching and integrating culture, strategy training and language awareness into immersion curricula. Additional topics will include assessment of/for learning and effective technology integration in French Immersion.

introduces teacher candidates to the principles, dispositions, and skills necessary to teach mathematics. Topics include: the nature of mathematical knowledge, learning principles, mathematics pedagogy, curriculum, instructional planning, and evaluation in mathematics.

provides a context for teacher candidates to develop the knowledge, abilities, and dispositions to provide learners with the opportunity to develop multidimensional scientific literacy. Topics include: assessment and instruction, controversial issues in Science, curriculum planning, differentiating instruction in science, inquiry, information and communication technologies in science, learning theories, multicultural science education, scientific literacy, science-technology-society-environment, and student naive and alternative conceptions.

provides a context for teacher candidates to develop a greater understanding of the nature of scientific knowledge and how it is generated, explore the rationale(s) for the inclusion of the nature of science as a goal of scientific literacy, analyse research that reports on teachers’ and students’ views about the nature of science, and examine the potential of a range of pedagogical approaches for helping all learners in science develop a greater understanding of the nature of science. Topics include: philosophy, history, and sociology of science; the nature of science (definitions and beliefs); and the nature of science in the classroom.

examines the theory and practice of social studies education. Teacher candidates will investigate ways of applying the principles of effective teaching and learning in the social studies classroom. Topics include: the nature and purpose of social studies education, specific teaching strategies, and instructional planning and evaluation.

examines the separate disciplines of social studies. Topics include: the evolution and nature of social studies education, current issues and trends in the area and various teaching strategies and assessment techniques appropriate to the discipline.

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.

is designed to engage students in exploring, understanding, and applying theoretical foundations of curriculum and instruction practices specific to primary and elementary education learners, with attention to the political, social, and cultural contexts in which said curriculum content is enacted. Students will utilize sustained inquiry regarding the curricular core - literacy and numeracy - while including attention to each primary/elementary subject discipline.

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.

- inactive course.

is an introductory study of objectives, subject matter, curriculum materials, teaching methods and evaluation for primary/elementary Religious Education courses when teaching/learning from a multi-faith perspective in a pluralistic society.

is a second school field experience, integrated with coursework that is focused on inquiry into curriculum, teaching, and learning. Students spend two field days per week, in addition to one full week at the end of this Phase, for a total of 27 days.

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.

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.

considers the unique learning contexts and characteristics of learners through the span of adolescence, from early adolescence to young adulthood. It focuses on the intersection of psychological aspects of adolescence with biological, social and cultural, as well as cognitive and affective aspects in order to understand, to engage, and to effectively teach the adolescent learner. The implications of these unique periods for creating effective teaching and learning environments in both intermediate and secondary classrooms will be considered.

will have topics to be offered announced by the Faculty of Education.

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 analysing the variety of strategies for reading, writing and studying.

is 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.

examines educational theory, practice and policy from the disciplinary perspectives of philosophy, sociology, history and/or comparative education. Its aim is to foster an appreciation of the intrinsic value of these specific forms of inquiry as contributions to contemporary understanding of educational enterprise. Topics include: ethical and epistemological considerations related to areas such as critical pedagogy, equal educational opportunity, educational reform, change and social justice.

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.

examines the intersection of multiple and inter-related forms of social and cultural diversity such as those related to social class, ethnicity, gender, ability, place, and sexual identity. The course explores ways to create more effective equitable learning environments through renewed, culturally responsive and respectful policy; critical, reflective and anti-discriminatory teaching; and more inclusive, socially critical curriculum.

offers students an introduction to concepts and issues of social justice and equity as they relate to school and classroom culture and effective teaching and learning. Students will examine the basis of social inequity and its effects in education locally and worldwide, explore meanings of social justice and determine its importance as an educational priority, and review and develop curriculum, pedagogy and policies to build more equitable and just classrooms and school communities.

is designed to provide students with critical opportunities to inquire into what it means to teach knowledgeably and well, and to explore the relationships between curriculum knowledge, pedagogic practices, and understandings of student learning.

is a 50 day teaching and learning experience, spanning twelve weeks during Phase III. Students will gradually progress to assuming near full responsibility for all aspects of classroom teaching and learning. The experience is supported through integrated coursework designed to complement and enhance the field experience.

- inactive course.

is 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.

explores the theory and practice of school organization and its effect on teaching and learning and provide opportunities for teacher candidates to become reflective learners and teacher leaders. Topics include: parents and families, communities and schools; law and education; resources in education; policy and politics; teacher leadership, school and system administration; and the teaching profession.

provides an opportunity for students to integrate the theoretical and practical understandings from the previous three phases and explore what it means to be ethically and culturally responsive to students and their communities while becoming a confident STEM educator.

focuses on the application of educational procedures relevant to successful post-secondary education, employment and community integration of adolescents and young adults with mild and moderate developmental disabilities. Appropriate senior high programming, life skills development, use of assistive technology and resource materials necessary for transition planning for this population will be reviewed.

gives consideration to the establishment of objectives; selection, development and review of materials; the use of various instructional strategies; assistive technology and the provision of appropriate experiences for the education of students with mild intellectual disabilities.

- inactive course.

examines programs and strategies for students with behavioural issues. These will include counseling skills, case conferences, structured learning environments, use of assistive technology and therapeutic interventions for specific behaviour problems. In addition, consideration will be given to collaboration with mental health practitioners and procedures to develop readiness for return to regular instructional programs.

investigates specific teaching methods, use of assistive technology and programming practices as they pertain to reading, writing, language, mathematics, social skills, and metacognitive skills for students with identified learning disabilities.

examines our theoretical understanding of the nature and characteristics of specific learning disorders. It discusses contemporary understandings and current research and relates such information to practice. It investigates specific teaching methods, use of assistive technology and instructional technology, and programming practices as they pertain to reading, writing, mathematics, social skills, and metacognitive skills for students with identified specific learning disorders.

examines theoretically sound and research-based methods for the identification and remediation of speech and language concerns in children and adolescents. Topics include typical language development; nature of developmental concerns for both speech (articulation, voice and fluency) and language (receptive, expressive and phonetic awareness); social use of language; and use of assistive technology. Particular focus will be placed on current interventions/strategies and programs/models. The course is aimed at supporting teachers in developing effective individualized programs.

- inactive course.

- inactive course.

is designed to complement on-campus course work, particularly ED 4200, and to enhance student field experience. This four week placement is designed to enrich student understanding of their professional identity and responsibility in a broader context.

- inactive course.

will have topics announced by the Faculty of Education. These institutes may follow a schedule that falls outside of the normal teaching semester.

will have topics announced by the Faculty of Education. These institutes may follow a schedule that falls outside of the normal teaching semester.

will have topics announced by the Faculty of Education. These institutes may follow a schedule that falls outside of the normal teaching semester.

will have topics announced by the Faculty of Education. These institutes may follow a schedule that falls outside of the normal teaching semester.

identifies, analyses, and discusses major issues, practices and problems in Post-Secondary Education provincially, nationally, and internationally.

is 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, and management development.

is comprised of on-the-job supervised instructional activities designed to allow for the implementation of concepts, theory and principles of teaching, learning and curriculum in an adult and post-secondary education setting.

provides students with opportunities to examine current teaching and learning strategies applicable to technology education programs. The course will focus on advanced design and materials processing and fabrication using modern digital manufacturing equipment. Topics include: design, fabrication, and assembly processing, within the application of a design process and portfolio development.

is designed to provide students with an understanding of key concepts in robotic development and control applications. Students will complete practical activities that promote development of the skills necessary to deliver a comprehensive program in this area of study. Topics include: the study of electrical energy, analog and digital electronics; fabrication techniques; object oriented/event driven programming; and wireless robotic control over Internet Protocol (IP).

will provide students opportunities to apply current teaching and learning strategies within the technology education laboratory environment in relation to a selection of skilled trades. Students will examine labour trends that are impacting on society’s ability to expand and maintain today’s infrastructure. The course features hands-on, practical learning experiences, to support the concepts that have been theoretically discussed in class.

examines 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.

examines, through inquiry, reflection and synthesis, the foundations of music education common to all levels and contexts of school music. The focus is the bridging of theory, philosophy, and practice in music education. Topics include current issues; challenges and opportunities in music education(provincial, national, and international); interdisciplinary and integrated arts education; cultural pedagogy, diversity, and social justice in education; and teacher professional development. Additional modules will be designed to meet teacher candidates' needs and interests.

will have topics announced by the Faculty of Education.

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).

introduces the theory and practice of evaluation and assessment in educational settings. Topics include the nature of classroom assessment; production, administration and evaluation of teacher-made tests and other assessment tools; product and performance assessment; grading and reporting communication of evaluation information; and the analysis and application of assessment data to instructional planning and the improvement of teaching.

will have topics announced by the Faculty of Education.

provides teacher candidates with an opportunity to frame, conceptualize and articulate educational issues; (re)consider the purposes of education; reflect on teaching and learning; and develop and display artifacts that document learning, professional knowledge and practice, and teacher identity. Teacher candidates are expected to participate in a series of critical reflective seminars and workshops, and to create an electronic portfolio (e-portfolio). Topics include: critical reflection, professionalism and ethics in teaching, and teacher identity.

provides teacher candidates with an opportunity to frame, conceptualize and articulate educational issues; (re)consider the purposes of education; reflect on teaching and learning; and develop and display artifacts that document learning, professional knowledge and practice, and teacher identity. Teacher candidates are expected to participate in a series of critical reflective seminars and workshops, and to create an electronic portfolio (e-portfolio). Topics include: critical reflection, professionalism and teacher identity, educational technology, social/emotional/mental health and student and school safety.