2009-2010 Undergraduate Course Catalog - University of Regina

EPSY 323 3:3-0
Design Learning Environments for Students with Special Needs
A dynamic noncategorical approach to assessment, instruction and
evaluation of students with special needs within the regular classroom.
*** Prerequisite: EPSY 322 ***
EPSY 324 3:3-0
Individual Assessment and Instructional Adaptation for Students
with Special Needs
A case study approach to assessment, instruction and evaluation of
individual students with special needs. The emphasis is effective
collaborative case management.
*** Prerequisite: EPSY 322 ***
EPSY 326 3:3-3
Change, Collaboration and Consulting: Students with Special
Needs
The course explores managing educational change systematically
through consulting, collaborating, and conferencing. Current research
and effective practice will be presented in a balanced integration of
theory and practice.
*** Prerequisite: EPSY 322 ***
EPSY 328 3:3-0
Communication Disorders and Students with Special Needs
This course focuses on a range of communication disorders (including
identifying characteristics). Educational implications are discussed and
practical classroom management strategies presented.
*** Prerequisite: EPSY 322 ***
EPSY 329 3:3-0
Enhancing Classroom Managment: Students with Special Needs
A dynamic, systemic approach to the development of a positive
classroom environment. The course will address the growing numbers
of students and teachers in conflict over behavioral expectations.
Current research and effective practice will be examined in an effort to
find workable manageable strategies to prevent and resolve such
conflict.
*** Prerequisite: EPSY 322 or permission of the subject area ***
EPSY 330 3:3-0
Autism and Pervasive Development Disorders: Students with
Special Needs
An overview of the nature of autism and pervasive developmental
disorders, the associated characteristics, and strategies for instruction
and behavioural interventions.
*** Prerequisite: EPSY 322 ***
EPSY 331 3:3-0
Contemporary Trends in Inclusive Education
An exploration of contemporary trends and issues shaping the fields of
inclusive and special education. Topics may include: functional
assessment and positive behaviour support, self-advocacy and selfdetermination
for students with developmental disabilities, issues of
equity, gender, culture in inclusive education, and new curricula and
pedagogies.
*** Prerequisite: EPSY 322, EPSY 323, EPSY 324, and EPSY 328 ***
EPSY 332 3:3-0
Selected Topics in Inclusive Education - an AA-ZZ series.
A course dealing with current topics in inclusive education.
*** Prerequisite: EPSY 322 ***
EPSY 350 3:3-1
The Psychology of Learning and Adolescent Development
Introduction of selected principles of human learning and development
as they apply to teaching in secondary schools. Topics include
motivation and behaviour management, cognitive and behaviouristic
learning theory, and cognitive, social, and personal development in
adolescents.
* Note: Normally offered in winter only. *
* Please note that the French version of this course is no longer
available and will now be offered as ECSF 317, effective 200830. *
EPSY 382 3:3-0
Introduction to Counselling
This course is designed to enable paraprofessional counselors
develop strategies which enable them to provide assistance related to
educational, vocational, and personal needs and concerns of
students.
*** Prerequisite: EPSY 280 ***
** Permission of the subject area is required to register. **
* Note: Normally offered in winter semester only. *
EPSY 384 3:3-0
Development and Maintenance of Self-Help Groups
The purpose of this course is to enable the students to develop and
effectively maintain a self-help group.
** Permission of the subject area is required to register. **
EPSY 400 3:3-0
Working with Difference & Diversity
This course focuses on understanding the construct of "disability". We
will look at the writings of people with disabilities and use their selfaccounts
to develop a cultural understanding of disability. With this
information in mind, the course concentrates on methods of working
with students whose performance differs from the established norm.
*** Prerequisite: One of EFLD 400, 402, 405, 407, 409, 411 or status
as a secondary minor in Special Education. ***
EPSY 418 3:3-0
Vers une pédagogie inclusive
Ce cours explore des écrits de personnes « en situation de handicap
» pour comprendre la notion de «culture du handicap». De plus il
développe l'aptitude à la préparation d'activités d'apprentissage
fondées sur une pédagogie visant l'inclusion des élèves dont les
performances diffèrent des normes préétablies dans notre société.
***Préalable : Avoir complété son internat ou avec la permission du
Bac.***
EPSY 425 3:3-0
Évaluation de l'apprentissage
Une introduction aux principes de base en évaluation de
l'apprentisage des élèves à l'école. L'accent sera mis sur les liens
entre la théorie et la pratique.
*** Préalable : Avoir complété son internat ou avec la permission du
Bac. ***
EPSY 427 3:3-0
Alcoholism Counselling
This course deals with causes of alcoholism, and suggests some
intervention activities. This course has a basic how-to approach that
does not require sophisticated knowledge of psychological theory.
** Permission of the subject area is required to register. **
EPSY 498 1-3:0-0
EPSY Independent Study II
EPSY 499 1-3:0-0
EPSY Independent Study I
ERDG
Faculty of Education
Reading
Education
ERDG 215 3:3-0
The Teaching of Reading
This course prepares students to teach reading in the elementary
school by developing an understanding of reading processes and
current pedagogical approaches.
*** Prerequisite: ELNG 205 and EPS 215 (concurrent enrolment
allowed) ***
ERDG 310 3:3-0
Teaching Literacy for a Better World (Pre-K to Grade 5)
This course prepares future Pre-K to Grade 5 teachers to support and
instruct beginning readers and writers; to help children grow as
readers and writers through progressive and genre pedagogies; to
accommodate transience through the literacy program; and to offer
children's literature from a variety of cultures and racial groups.
*** Prerequisite: For elementary pre-internship students only. ***
ERDG 317 3:3-0
Teaching Critical Literacy
This course provides methods for teaching critical reading and writing
practices to middle grade students, including those who are learning
school English as a second language or dialect. It offers strategies for
engaging children in literacy learning, in the study of multicultural
literature, and in using literacy for social action.
*** Prerequisite: For elementary (middle years concentration) preinternship
students only. ***
ERDG 332 3:3-0
Reading in the Secondary School
Introduction to the teaching of reading in secondary subject areas for
secondary English teachers and others. Content includes the nature of
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