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Course ID	Course
EDUC 458	EDUC 458 Curriculum and Pedagogy: K-7 Science Course Credits: 2 A survey of research in science education, goals of science education; current curricula and resources; planning an elementary-level program; children's science learning; teaching strategies for diverse learners; teaching for inquiry and critical thinking; planning and implementing hands-on activities. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 451 and 452; acceptance into the Professional Year Program.
EDUC 459	EDUC 459 Curriculum and Pedagogy: Strategies for Teaching Reading and Writing at the Primary Level Course Credits: 1 An extension of EDUC 455 as applied to the primary grades (K-2), especially with respect to developing reading and writing proficiency. Theories and models of reading and writing processes. Diagnosing individual strengths and weaknesses in reading and writing development. Planning, organizing, implementing, and assessing a balanced literacy program. Evaluating and choosing resources. Developing learning activities. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 455; acceptance into the Professional Year Program. Co-requisite(s): EDUC 451, EDUC 452
EDUC 460	EDUC 460 Curriculum and Pedagogy: Strategies for Teaching Reading and Writing at the Intermediate Level Course Credits: 1 An extension of EDUC 455 as applied to the intermediate and middle grades (3-8), especially with respect to developing reading and writing proficiency and the study of literature. Models and practices of reading and writing instruction are introduced and explored. The role of text structure and grammar are examined. Selecting and teaching a range of genres, especially works written for older children, are included. Planning, organizing, implementing, developing, and assessing a balanced language arts program that targets writing acquisition and reading/writing connections are stressed. This course is part of the PYP (Professional Year Program) Prerequisite(s): EDUC 455; acceptance into the Professional Year Program. Co-requisite(s): EDUC 451, EDUC 452
EDUC 465	EDUC 465 Teaching and Learning in Secondary School Course Credits: 3 The nature of learning and appropriate teaching strategies for students in high schools. Current trends and recent research as a basis for learning and teaching strategies, for organizing and planning curriculum, and for structuring classrooms and schools. Specific topics include characteristics of 14- to 18-year-olds and the implications for learning; curriculum integration; building student-teacher, teacher-parent, and student-student partnerships; evaluation and assessment; personal and career planning; and evidence-informed practice in the senior years. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 321; and a minimum 90 semester hours.
EDUC 468	EDUC 468 Curriculum and Pedagogy: Teaching French as a Second Language Course Credits: 2 This course facilitates teachers and pre-service teachers to teach French as an additional language. It is designed to integrate theory and application in order to enhance successful additional language learning. Special attention is given to teaching French in Grades K-7, but higher class levels are also addressed. Prerequisite(s): Teacher Certification or EDUC 321. NB: Offered in May on Saturdays so it is available to practicing teachers.
EDUC 471	EDUC 471 Curriculum and Pedagogy: An Introduction to Teaching the Humanities Grades 8-12 Course Credits: 2 An overview of curriculum organization and principles of teaching and learning in Social Studies and English at the secondary level. The connection with the Humanities is understood as a key ingredient in Education, but so is the integration of the Humanities in all other subjects in the curriculum. The course is guided by the view that the areas of the Humanities and faith intersect in powerful and personal ways. All Professional Year secondary students are required to take EDUC 471. This course is part of the PYP (Professional Year Program) Prerequisite(s): EDUC 465, acceptance into the Professional Year Program. Co-requisite(s): EDUC 451, EDUC 452
EDUC 472	EDUC 472 Curriculum and Pedagogy: An Introduction to Teaching the Natural and Mathematical Sciences Grades 8-12 Course Credits: 2 Curriculum organization and principles of teaching the natural and mathematical sciences; developing a basic understanding of the aims, content and pedagogy in secondary math and science; evaluation of selected science and math resources; developing curriculum, instruction and assessment for a unit plan; promotion of science literacy and numeracy (math literacy); teaching strategies for diverse learners; teaching for inquiry, problem-based learning, critical thinking and responsible citizenship. All Professional Year secondary students are required to take EDUC 472. This course is part of the PYP (Professional Year Program) Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Professional Year Program Co-requisite(s): EDUC 451, EDUC 452
EDUC 475	EDUC 475 Advanced Teaching and Learning Praxis in Major Teachable Subject Grades 8-12 Course Credits: 3 A mentorship by master teachers in the field in a student's main area of secondary subject specialization. Students use a guide and assignment rubrics to research effective teaching and learning strategies in their main subject area. They discuss their findings with their subject mentor and, possibly, other teachers in the school. Students also attend seminars with the course coordinator, and present an overview and evaluation of their findings in a culminating session. This course is part of the PYP (Professional Year Program) Prerequisite(s): EDUC 451, 452 and 465; acceptance into the Professional Year Program.
EDUC 490	EDUC 490 Special Topics and Issues in Education Course Credits: 3 An examination of special topics or issues in education that are not considered in depth in other education courses. Requests are processed through the Dean's office. Prerequisite(s): Minimum 90 semester hours. NB: Not offered every year. See the Dean of Education

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