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Course ID	Course
EDUC 345	EDUC 345 Gender & Education Course Credits: 3 An introduction to gender and education as a method of inquiry into the role of education in society. In particular, the course explores the relationship of gender and education in the context of formalized schooling, both in Canada and around the world. By focusing on gender, this course considers the experiences of people in their roles of students, classmates, teachers, and in positions of leadership. For people of faith, students will become familiar with gender as a sociological variable (i.e. cultural) in schooling by exploring current sociological theories of education and current lived realities of girls and boys in schools. Cross-listed: GNDR 345 Prerequisite(s): Minimum 60 sem. hrs.
EDUC 350	EDUC 350 Elementary School Human Kinetics Course Credits: 3 Teaching methodology and curriculum for physical education instruction. An introduction to lesson planning, active living, movement skills, and safety, fair play and leadership as it applies to students in a school physical education program. Cross-listed: HKIN 350 Prerequisite(s): HKIN 191 or EDUC 211, and third-year standing
EDUC 353	EDUC 353 Environmental Education: Curriculum & Pedagogy Course Credits: 3 This introductory environmental education course explores environmental learning approaches to be used in schools and field-based/outdoor educational settings. Using environmental learning approaches in class and in the field, students will develop reflexive and inquisitive thinking along with problem-solving approaches, develop communication, team-building and collaborative working skills, and develop skills and knowledge of forest, flora, and fauna. The course will examine environmental issues and learning approached from a local perspective and with respect to First Peoples Principles of Learning. (3-0) Prerequisite(s): Minimum 60 sem. hrs. and a minimum 2.7 GPA
EDUC 355	EDUC 355 K-12 English Language Teaching Course Credits: 3 For students in the School of Education, this Teaching English as an additional language (TEAL) course focuses on methods of K-12 English Language Learner (ELL) instruction with specific attention to the interdisciplinary and intersectional nature of ELL teaching. The course includes frameworks and techniques derived from psychology, sociology and performance disciplines, including art, music and human kinetics. Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in each of EDUC 211, 222, 233; 6 sem. hrs. of 100-level ENGL; confirmation into the School oF Education, and a minimum of 2.7 GPA
EDUC 365	EDUC 365 Social Issues in Education Course Credits: 3 This course is an introduction to the sociology of education as an analysis of the role of education in society. In particular, the course will explore societal trends affecting the institutions and practices of education; interpretative paradigms and related research studies; group dynamics in education; religious, social, and economic factors and issues in Canadian education. Prerequisite(s): Minimum 60 sem. hrs.
EDUC 373	EDUC 373 Media & Technologies in Education Course Credits: 3 An overview of educational media and technologies in the classroom. Students will engage this course as collaborators, content creators, and tinkerers, working together for a discerning praxis of educational media and technologies. Prerequisite(s): Minimum 60 sem. hrs.
EDUC 401	EDUC 401 Assessment & Evaluation for Learning Course Credits: 3 A consideration of models of student assessment that contribute to effective and meaningful student learning. Assessment of learning, for learning, and as learning. Topics include: underlying perspectives on student assessment, including faith informed perspectives; linking assessment to curriculum and learning, grading practices and guidelines, sampling student performance, keeping records, communicating the results of assessment, interpreting and using the results of large-scale testing. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 321; minimum 90 sem. hrs.; and a minimum 2.70 GPA
EDUC 402	EDUC 402 Initial Field Experience Course Credits: 1 These initial field experiences provide students with meaningful educational experiences in schools and classrooms. Students relate their studies in the university classroom to school settings. Throughout the course and school visits, students become more confident in being in the classroom, interacting with students and teachers, and in carrying out activities that prepare them for more advanced practica. Pre-service teachers are involved in 25 hours of classroom experience, normally 3-4 hours a week for 8 weeks in a K-12 school. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 303; minimum 90 sem. hrs.; and a minimum 2.70 GPA NB: If required, students may repeat this course a maximum of one time. Subsequent attempts require the approval of the Dean of Education. Students who are unsuccessful in the field after a second attempt will be required to meet with an advisor to determine appropriate next steps.
EDUC 403	EDUC 403 Initial Field Experience Course Credits: 1 These initial field experiences provide students with meaningful educational experiences in schools and classrooms. Students relate their studies in the university classroom to school settings. Throughout the course and school visits, students become more confident in being in the classroom, interacting with students and teachers, and in carrying out activities that prepare them for more advanced practica. Pre-service teachers are involved in 25 hours of classroom experience, normally 3-4 hours a week for 8 weeks in a K-12 school. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 402; minimum 90 sem. hrs.; and a minimum 2.70 GPA NB: If required, students may repeat this course a maximum of one time. Subsequent attempts require the approval of the Dean of Education. Students who are unsuccessful in the field after a second attempt will be required to meet with an advisor to determine appropriate next steps.

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