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EDU-331 Computer Use in the Classroom (PJI)
(W)
This course is designed to give educators an overview of the uses of
computers and technology in the classroom. The course focuses on
how to use technology, common computer applications, the Internet,
and educational software to assist the teacher in daily classroom
activities, curriculum preparation, and presentation of material to
students. Students of this course will engage in hand-on activities,
investigations of educational software and electronic resources as well
as discussions and sharing of ideas about issues regarding the uses of
technology in education. (1.5 credits)
EDU-337 Teaching Social Studies (PJ)
(F)
An examination of curriculum design, topics, methods, resources and
practical application for teaching social studies in the primary and junior
grades with special reference to the Ontario curriculum. (1.5 credits)
EDU-338 Teaching Social Studies: History and Geography (JI)
(W)
An examination of curriculum design, topics, methods, resources and
practical application for teaching social studies in the junior grades and
history and geography in the intermediate grades with special reference
to the Ontario curriculum. (1.5 credits)
EDU-340 Teaching Health and Physical Education (PJ)
(F)
This course provides introductory skills and information necessary
to planning and teaching an effective health and physical education
program in the primary and junior divisions.
EDU-341 Teaching Health and Physical Education (JI)
(F)
This course provides introductory skills and information necessary
to planning and teaching an effective health and physical education
program in the junior and intermediate divisions.
EDU-385 Independent Study in Teaching Methods (PJI)
This optional course provides an opportunity for teacher-education
students to pursue an area of interest and value to teaching that is
not provided for in the formal courses organized by the Education
Department. Any area of study related to developing teaching
methods may be considered if it meets the standards and procedures
of Redeemer University College for Independent Studies and if it
is approved by the Director of Teacher Education and the instructor
selected by the student. Students requesting EDU-385 must obtain
the Independent Study Request Form from the Registrar’s Office and
submit it to the Director of Teacher Education. For more information
on independent studies see page 51. (1.5 credits)
EDU-407 Systems of Education in Ontario
(W)
This course explores the foundations of educational institutions
in Canada and especially the province of Ontario. The origin and
development of public and separate schools will be studied as will
the spectrum of the educational systems in Ontario. Also the main
requirements of the Ontario Education Act, some key Regulations, and
the Standards of Practice will be reviewed to help education students
understand the legal and professional context for teaching in Ontario.
EDU-410 Teaching Practice: Management, Assessment and Special Education
(PJI)
(W)
Theories and practices of classroom management, student assessment
and special education will be studied in light of the mission of the
Redeemer Education Department, recent educational research, and
professional standards for teaching in Ontario. The course is divided
into three separate modules on the three topics of central importance
to effective teaching and service to students in Ontario schools.
In each module a case-study approach will be used as part of the
learning methodology.
EDU-414 Curriculum Foundations
(F/W)
This course is a survey of the orientations, themes, and concepts of
curriculum theory and practice. The focus will be on program choices
and instructional decisions that must be made in the context of a
comprehensive vision for schooling in relation to the Ontario curriculum.
EDU-422 Teaching Language Arts (PJ)
(F)
The goal of this course is to enable new teachers to develop personal
classroom practices consistent with what is known about language
arts teaching in the primary and junior levels of school. Since
theoretical understandings of children’s learning to read and write
guide methodologies, we begin with an overview of historical and
contemporary research and theory. We go on to explore and practice
language arts teaching methods. Learning opportunities for new teachers
are given through assigned readings, discussion times, teaching practice
activities, reflective writing, observation, role-playing, imaginative
play and listening. Throughout the course we work to articulate the
meaning and implications for a Christian who is teaching. By the end,
new teachers should be able to make informed choices to develop an
effective, creative practice in teaching language arts.
EDU-423 Teaching Language Arts (JI)
(F)
This course is designed to prepare participants to teach language arts
in junior and intermediate grades. The course begins with a review of
research and approaches used to teach reading and writing. We go on to
study issues particular to teaching language arts in the upper grades. These
include constructing and maintaining print-rich learning environments,
genre, literature response, writing workshop, multi-level teaching, cross
disciplinary connections and evaluation. We survey available curricula,
examine methods of assessment and explore remedial strategies.
Participants practice the kinds of learning interactions and engagements
expected in the junior and intermediate grades. Our learning strategies
include group discussions, role-playing, modeling teaching activities,
practicing reading and writing workshops, and lectures. Throughout the
course of study we will consider what it means to be a Christian teacher in
light of what we are learning.
EDU-426 Reading Problems and Remediation (PJI)
(F)
This course presents a cognitive framework for understanding
reading development and for diagnosing and remediating the
reading difficulties encountered by some students. After review of
reading theory and current methods of teaching reading, there is an
examination of some informal methods of assessing students’ reading
difficulties and ways of remediating these problems. This course
includes working with an at-risk reader. (1.5 credits)
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