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EDU-432 Differentiated Instruction (PJI)
(F)*
This course is designed to encourage in-service teachers to develop
confidence in their abilities to better meet the needs of all students
within an inclusive learning environment through differentiated
instruction. The focus will be to equip teachers with an ability to better
understand the learning needs of their students and teaching strategies
that will help meet these needs. Class sessions will consist of group
work, discussion, presentations, lectures, and readings (1.5 credits).
EDU-441 Teaching Mathematics (PJ)
(F)
The underlying purpose of the course is to develop awareness and
understanding of classroom theory and practice in mathematics. Students
in the course will develop a strong foundation and understanding of the
vision and underlying philosophy related to mathematics in the primary
and junior divisions. Students will explore topics and issues of relevance to
the teaching of mathematics within the framework of the expectations as
set forth in the Ministry of Education curriculum policies and guidelines.
The course will nurture an appreciation of the structures of creation, the
intrigue and excitement of the mathematical relationships, the cultural
changes in the approach to the role of mathematics, commitments to
students and student learning, knowledge of the mathematics curriculum,
and the teaching and learning environment.
EDU-442 Teaching Mathematics (JI)
(F)
The underlying purpose of the course is to develop awareness and
understanding of classroom theory and practice in mathematics.
Students in the course will develop a strong foundation and
understanding of the vision and underlying philosophy related to
mathematics in the junior and intermediate divisions. Students will
explore topics and issues of relevance to the teaching of mathematics
within the framework of the expectations as set forth in the Ministry
of Education curriculum policies and guidelines. The course will
nurture an appreciation of the structures of creation, the intrigue and
excitement of the mathematical relationships, the cultural changes in
the approach to the role of mathematics, commitments to students and
student learning, knowledge of the mathematics curriculum, and the
teaching and learning environment.
EDU-446 Teaching Science (PJ)
(W)
A study of the content, skills, and teaching methodology of science
in the elementary science program. This course will present
various methods of teaching science appropriate to K-6 students,
trends in science education, provincially as well as nationally and
internationally, and provide practical tools for successful science
teaching and assessment. Seven three-hour sessions will consist of
lectures, small group hands-on activities, multimedia presentations,
demonstrations, discussions of assigned reading, and reflecting on
practice teaching experiences. (1.5 credits)
EDU-447 Teaching Science (JI)
(F)
A study of the content, skills, and teaching methodology of science in the
elementary science program. This course will present various methods
of teaching science appropriate to Grade 4–10 students, trends in science
provincially as well as nationally and internationally, and provide practical
tools for successful science teaching and assessment. Seven threehour
sessions will consist of lectures, small group hands-on activities,
multimedia presentations, demonstrations, discussions of assigned reading,
and reflecting on practice teaching experiences. (1.5 credits)
EDU-449 Teaching Science (Advanced) (JI)
(F)
A study of the content, skills, and teaching methodology of science
for Grades 4–10 with a special emphasis on the intermediate grades.
This course will present various methods of teaching science for
those teacher candidates who have a background in one of the natural
sciences. It will explore trends in science provincially as well as
nationally and internationally, and will provide practical tools for
successful science teaching and assessment. Classes will consist of
lectures, small group hands-on activities, multimedia presentations,
demonstrations, discussions of assigned readings, and reflections on
practice teaching experiences. This course is required for students who
declare Sciences – General as a teaching subject. (1.5 credits)
EDU-480 Final Year Practicum: Primary/Junior I
(F)
Students participate in full-time supervised practice teaching placements
at the primary/junior levels. Each student will have at least one six-week
placement in a publicly-funded school and likely one placement in an
Ontario independent school. Each student placement will coincide with
the program selection of Curriculum Studies courses: the student will
have one placement at each of two levels of the selected designation.
Supervision of student responsibility in the schools will be shared by
teachers in the schools and Redeemer faculty.
Prerequisite: Good standing in the education program and appropriate recommendations
Corequisite: EDU-487
EDU-481 Final Year Practicum: Junior/Intermediate I
(F)
Students participate in full-time supervised practice teaching placements
at the junior/intermediate levels. Each student will have at least one sixweek
placement in a publicly-funded school and likely one placement
in an Ontario independent school. Each student placement will coincide
with the program selection of Curriculum Studies courses: the student
will have one placement at each of two levels of the selected designation.
Supervision of student responsibility in the schools will be shared by
teachers in the schools and Redeemer faculty.
Prerequisite: Good standing in the education program and appropriate recommendations
Corequisite: EDU-487
EDU-482 Final Year Practicum: Primary/Junior II
(W)
Students participate in full-time supervised practice teaching
placements at the primary/junior levels. Each student will have at least
one six-week placement in a publicly-funded school and likely one
placement in an Ontario independent school. Each student placement
will coincide with the program selection of Curriculum Studies
courses: the student will have one placement at each of two levels of
the selected designation. Supervision of student responsibility in the
schools will be shared by teachers in the schools and Redeemer faculty.
Prerequisite: Good standing in the education program and appropriate recommendations
Corequisite: EDU-487
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