6.21 Faculty of Education
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Curriculum, Teaching and Learning |
Head and Graduate Chair: F. Morin
General Office: 227 Education Building
Telephone: (204) 474 7886
Fax: (204) 474 7551
Email: edgradpr@umanitoba.ca
Website: umanitoba.ca/education
Academic Staff
Program Information
The Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning offers the Master of Education Program with specializations in language and literacy; second language education; and studies in curriculum, teaching and learning (an area that includes art, drama and music; curriculum studies; early years curriculum; educational technology; language and literacy curriculum; mathematics education; physical education/health; science education; social studies education; second language education; and technology education). The Department is not accepting applications into drama and early years curriculum concentrations at this time.
Fields of Research
Department members provide leadership in a variety of areas including curriculum development, curriculum reform and curriculum theorizing; teacher inquiry, professional development and teacher practice; teaching and learning within and across individual curriculum areas and streams (Early, Middle and Senior Years); language and literacy development; and second language education.
M.Ed. in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning
Admission
In addition to the admission requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of this calendar, the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning has the following admission application deadline dates and admission requirements:
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For sessions starting |
Canadian applicants |
International students |
| January |
October 1 |
none |
| May |
None |
none |
| July |
February 1 |
none |
| September |
May 1 |
January 15 |
Applicants must possess:
- a four-year Bachelor of Education degree, or two year After Degree Bachelor of Education, or equivalent degree from an academic institution recognized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. For Second Language Education, an acceptable four year equivalent undergraduate degree from an academic institution recognized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies;
- a grade point average of 3.0 or better in the last 60 credit hours of university coursework;
- normally, two years of relevant work experience; and
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Appropriate academic and/or professional background for the program area and concentration. Consult with Department Head for further information.
Applicants should note that admission to the M.Ed. program is competitive. A number of factors are taken into account in arriving at an admissions decision: (1) the capacity of the department to provide the program of study requested by the applicant; (2) the applicant’s previous academic background and achievement; (3) the referees’ assessment of the applicant; (4) the capacity of the department to provide the applicant with an advisor in the program area; and (5) the applicant’s Statement in Support of their application, including relevant professional experience.
Transfer of Credit
The granting of advanced credit is subject to the regulations of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and subject to approval of the advisor and department head.
Program Requirements
Minimum Program requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies are found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of this Calendar. The M.Ed. in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning has a thesis-based route and a course-based route with an oral defense.
The following program requirements apply to all specializations in the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning. Specific specialization requirements are listed under each specialization below.
M.Ed. programs have a maximum completion time of six years from the date of first registration. Not all courses are offered every year. The graduate course offering schedule is posted on the Faculty’s website: www.umanitoba.ca/education/current/gradinfo.shtml. Although we offer many courses yearly, most of our courses are offered in the evening and those wishing to study full-time should consult with the Department Head.
Second Language Reading Requirement: None
Expected Time to Graduate: full-time: 2 to 3 years; part-time: 4 to 5 years
Program by Coursework and Thesis
- A minimum of 18 credit hours of coursework. At least 12 credit hours must be at the 7000 level or equivalent. The remaining 6 credit hours may be at the 5000 level or above, in the Faculty of Education and/or at the 3000 level or above in other faculties.
- Students must take 3 credit hours of research methodology at the 7000 level in Education or 3000 level or above in other faculties.
- Upon entry into the program, a student will be assigned a program advisor who is not necessarily the thesis advisor. Students who have chosen to follow the thesis-based route should contact the head of department to identify a faculty member with expertise in the proposed specialization and who is available to supervise their thesis.
Program by Coursework and Comprehensive Option
(either Examination or Project)(Course-based)
- A minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework. At least 18 credit hours must be at the 7000 level, which may include EDUB 7540, or equivalent. The remaining 12 credit hours may be at the 5000 level or above in the Faculty of Education and/or at the 3000 level or above in other faculties.
- All coursework plus comprehensive option programs require a culminating activity and an oral defense. This culminating requirement may be met through taking a comprehensive examination or carrying out a research project. The research project may take a variety of forms including a research review, a small-scale study, or a curriculum/instruction application project. In some cases, the research project may include the student taking EDUB 7540 Final Seminar in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning to facilitate the development of the project. Students should contact and discuss with their advisors the specific requirements of both the examination and the research project activities.
Studies in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Specialization
The Master of Education in Studies in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning includes a range of potential concentrations: art, drama, music; curriculum studies; early years curriculum; educational technology; language and literacy curriculum; mathematics education; physical education/health; science education; social studies education; second language education; and technology education. The Department is not accepting applications into drama education and early years curriculum subject concentrations at this time. In consultation with their faculty advisors, students will be encouraged to create a program of study that addresses their own interests in a particular curricular field and which enhances the students’ understanding of curriculum and its intents and effects. The aim of the program is to develop individuals who are informed, critical, and reflective about curriculum theory and practice in their particular area of concentration. In order to support this aim, courses are designed to provide graduate students with the requisite skills to conduct and to understand research in a variety of formats and paradigms.
Admission and Program requirements are those listed above. Specific course requirements are as follows:
- Required courses: EDUA 5800, EDUB 7550
- Thesis-based students select 3 credit hours from: EDUB 7560, EDUB 7420. Course-based students are required to take both courses.
Language and Literacy Specialization
Language and Literacy is a broad field encompassing a number of major sub-fields from pre-school to post-secondary levels. The sub-fields include developmental reading, clinical reading, composition studies, rhetoric, oral language development, children’s and adolescent literature, response to literature, the language arts associated with listening, representing, viewing, spelling, and handwriting instruction, along with instruction in comprehension. The purpose of the program is to strengthen practitioners’ theoretical understanding of one or more of these sub-fields, and to develop skills that will enable them to conduct independent research into language and literacy practices in their chosen area of concentration. Students in the program can anticipate experiences that range from general courses in curriculum development and implementation to specialized courses specific to their own needs and interests.
Admission and Program requirements are listed above. Specific course requirements are as follows:
- Required courses: EDUB 7530 and EDUA 5800
- Thesis-based students will select 3 credit hours and course-based students will select 6 credit hours from: EDUB 7070, EDUB 7100, EDUB 7180
- In addition, thesis-based students will select 6 credit hours and course-based students will select 18 credit hours from: EDUB 7060, EDUB 7070, EDUB 7090, EDUB 7100, EDUB 7110, EDUB 7120, EDUB 7150, EDUB 7170, EDUB 7180, EDUB 7190, EDUB 7200, EDUB 7290, EDUB 7420, EDUB 7550, EDUB 7560. Course-based students may also select from: EDUB 7330, EDUB 7540.
Second Language Education Specialization
The purpose of the Master’s in Second Language Education (SLE) Program is to further the knowledge of experienced ESL teachers. Courses are designed to enable teachers to reflect on their teaching practices in light of influential and relevant research in second language acquisition/learning, curriculum theory and development, and SLE pedagogy. Students accepted into the program will be introduced to the research methodologies employed in educational research and in SLE, and will have the opportunity to develop expertise in one or more research methodologies.
Admission and Program requirements are those listed above. Specific course requirements are as follows:
- Prerequisite or concurrent course: EDUB 5580 Fundamentals of ESL Instruction
- Required courses: EDUB 7210, EDUB 7220, EDUB 7580, EDUA 5800.
- In addition, thesis-based students will select 3 credit hours at the 7000 level from e.g., EDUB 7550, EDUB 7420, EDUB 7270, EDUA 7270, EDUA 7280, EDUA 7400, EDUA 7410, EDUA 7420, EDUA 7430 and course-based students will select 18 credit hours with a minimum of 9 credit hours at the 7000 level from e.g.: EDUB 5510, EDUB 5520, EDUB 5530, EDUB 5540, EDUB 5580, EDUB 5830, EDUB 7070, EDUB 7180, EDUB 7270, EDUB 7330, EDUB 7420, EDUB 7540, EDUB 7550, EDUB 7560, EDUA 7270/7280, EDUA 7400, EDUA 7410, EDUA 7420, EDUA 7430 or courses from the Faculties of Education or Arts of the University of Manitoba or other universities, in particular those within the Western Deans Agreement, and approved by the program advisor and the department head.
Course Descriptions
Not all courses are offered every year. Please refer to end of the Faculty of Education Section The graduate course offering schedule is posted on the Faculty’s Website: www.umanitoba.ca/education/current/gradinfo.shtml
Arts Education
EDUB 7010 Seminar in Art Education 1 Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.701) An examination of the major historical, philosophical, psychological and socio-cultural foundations of art education. The study of major developments in each of these areas will form a basis for understanding current theory and practice. Not to be held with the former 063.725.
EDUB 7020 Seminar in Art Education 2 Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.702) The study of the methodology, content and problems of art education research, curriculum development and practice. Students will explore research methodology and curriculum design through individualized projects related to classroom practice. Not to be held with the former 063.726.
EDUB 7030 The Arts in Education Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.703) An examination of the role of the arts in general education. Emphasis will be placed on knowledge of the role of perception, aesthetic valuing and cognition in arts education, and application of this understanding and knowledge to educational practice. Not to be held with the former 063.750.
EDUB 7040 Seminar in Educational Drama Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.704) A critical examination of the literature and current research in educational drama. Consideration will be given to the philosophy, theory, and practice of drama in the classroom, and the evaluation of programs. Not to be held with the former 063.743.
EDUB 7050 Seminar in Educational Theatre Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.705) A critical examination of the literature and current research in educational theatre. Consideration will be given to the philosophy, theory, and practice of theatre in the school setting, and to the evaluation of programs. Not to be held with the former 063.744.
EDUB 7570 Contemporary Perspectives and Practices in Music Education Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.757) A study of current and emerging perspectives and practices in music education with emphasis on recent theory and research as it relates to music teaching and learning at all levels.
Curriculum
EDUB 7280 Early Years Curriculum: Philosophical Traditions and Future Directions Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.728) An exploration and evaluation of models, issues, and priorities in Early Years curriculum (K-4). Participants will design curriculum which realizes and particularizes the theories, models, concepts and engagements being examined in the course. Not to be held with the former 063.747.
EDUB 7290 Curriculum Research in Early Years: Young Children and Social Semiotics Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.729) An investigation of the social nature of learning and children's use of semiotic systems (language, art, music, dance, drama, and mathematics) as ways of knowing in the Early Years (K-4) classroom. Participants will conceive, organize, and conduct a research project that allows them to develop an understanding of children's use of one or more semiotic systems within a curriculum context. Not to be held with the former 063.748.
EDUB 7320 Twentieth Century Curriculum Development History and Biography Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.732) An examination of the innovators and institutions that have influenced curriculum development in the 20th century. Attention will be given to exemplars of curriculum ideology and their contributions to the field. Not to be held with the former 063.736.
EDUB 7330 Inquiry in Curriculum and Instruction Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.733) An examination of the issues involved in critiquing and synthesizing inquiry in curriculum and instruction studies in the humanities and social sciences. The course will also introduce students to the variety of ways in which inquiry may be conducted in instructional settings and will focus on how the research on curriculum and instruction can be validly synthesized across studies. Not to be held with the former 063.754. Prerequisite: EDUB 7550 (132.755)(C+) or 132.730 (C+) or permission from the instructor.
EDUB 7340 Topics in Curriculum: Humanities and Social Sciences Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.734) The study of selected topics in curriculum and instruction in the humanities and social sciences.
EDUB 7350 Independent Studies in Curriculum: Humanities and Social Sciences Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.735) Independent study of selected issues related to curriculum and instruction in the humanities and social sciences. This course may be used for field studies.
EDUB 7360 Topics in Curriculum: Mathematics and Natural Sciences 1 Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.736) A reading and research course in topics of significance to curriculum development in the areas of specialization offered by the Department.
EDUB 7370 Topics in Curriculum: Mathematics and Natural Sciences 2 Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.737) A continuation of EDUB 7360 for students engaging in readings and research too great in scope to be included within a three-credit program.
EDUB 7380 Field Seminar in Curriculum: Mathematics and Natural Sciences Cr.Hrs.6 (Formerly 132.738) An investigation of selected curricular programs in specific content fields as indicated by individuals and by educational institutions and systems. Project work will include visits and field investigations. Not to be held with the former 081.709.
EDUB 7420 Study of Teaching Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.742) Views of teaching, paradigms, and methodologies for studying teaching and carrying out inquiries into teaching. Not to be held with the former 081.722.
EDUB 7540 Final Seminar in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.754) Seminar and workshop on processes and products in writing and defending an M.Ed. final inquiry paper. Both qualitative and quantitative research models will be acknowledged. Prerequisite: Minimum 24 credit hours (C+ in each course) completed in a comprehensive M.Ed. Program.
EDUB 7550 Historical and Contemporary Approaches to Curriculum Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.755) Historical Developments of curriculum as a field of study and inquiry, including the philosophical, social, political, and cultural contexts of curriculum. Not to be held with the former 132.730 and 063.734.
EDUB 7560 Theory and Practice of Curriculum Design and Development Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.756) An examination of the theory and practice of the design, development, implementation and evaluation of curricula for K-12 and adult/post-secondary levels. Prerequisite: EDUB 7550 (132.755) (C+) or EDUB 7300 (132.730)(C+) or written consent of instructor. Not to be held with the former 132.731 or 063.735.
EDUB 7980 Supervision of Educational Programs Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.798) A study of supervisory methods; staff roles and utilization; use and evaluation of materials and programs as these apply in one or more of the curricular areas. Not to be held with the former 081.703.
Educational Technology
EDUB 7450 Seminar in Educational Technology Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.745) A review of current research in educational technology and a critical appraisal of recent technology in instructional development. Not to be held with the former 081.721.
EDUB 7460 Information Technology and Education Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.746) A theoretic study of information media and environments, their educational and societal impact, and their educational application. Not to be held with the former 081.723.
Health/Physical Education
EDUB 7510 Educational Problems and Advanced Methods in Health and/or Physical Education Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.751) An examination of the relationship of research to educational practice in the teaching of health and/or physical education. Not to be held with the former 081.711.
EDUB 7520 Contemporary Curricula in Health and/or Physical Education Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.752) An examination of principles and content of health and/or physical education curricula and programs. Logistical and social-political factors associated with implementation will be examined. Not to be held with the former 081.712.
Language and Literacy
EDUB 7060 Seminar and Practicum in Clinical Diagnosis and Remediation Cr.Hrs.6 (Formerly 132.706) A thorough study of the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of complex reading disabilities; practical experience under supervision in diagnosing reading problems and in prescribing, treating, interpreting, and reporting findings. Not to be held with the former 063.705. Prerequisite: EDUB 5400 (132.540)(C+).
EDUB 7070 Classical Research in Reading Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.707) A critical review, analysis, and synthesis of classical research studies in the psychology, psycholinguistics, sociology, and pedagogy of reading. Not to be held with the former 063.713.
EDUB 7080 Designing, Conducting, and Evaluating Reading Research Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.708) A critical evaluation of current research in reading; emphasis on design, methodology, and statistical consideration for conducting reading research. Not to be held with the former 063.714. Prerequisite: EDUB 7070 (132.707)(C+).
EDUB 7090 Seminar in Reading Processes Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.709) A critical examination of theories and models of reading; a thorough study of the reading processes in relation to language, vision, hearing, neurological development, cognition and motivation. Not to be held with the former 063.739.
EDUB 7100 Language and Literacy Curriculum Inquiry in the Early Years Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.710) A study of language and literacy curriculum in the early years of schooling. Participants will identify and examine issues and problems arising out of theory, research, and curriculum practices in early years classrooms. Participants will have the opportunity to develop and pursue a curriculum project in accordance with their professional research interests. Not to be held with the former 063.755.
EDUB 7110 Research in Language and Literacy Development Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.711) An exploration of language and literacy development issues of professional interest to teachers. Participants will critically analyze language/literacy development theories, published research, and classroom observations. Opportunities will be created for participants to conduct their own language/literacy development inquiry in an educational setting. Not to be held with the former 063.756.
EDUB 7120 Curricular Issues in English Language Arts Education Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.712) This course will address a number of problematic issues in the development and implementation of school-based instruction in English language arts through critically considering the relationship of current theory, research and pedagogy. Not to be held with the former 063.757.
EDUB 7140 The Legacy of Theory and the Teaching of Literature Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.714) This course provides an in-depth study of the writings of major theorists with a view to assessing critically the current and future influence of their theoretical legacy on the nature and direction of literacy instruction in the schools. Not to be held with the former 063.759.
EDUB 7150 Seminar in Reading and Response to Literature Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.715) This course is designed to familiarize students with the historical and philosophical trends in reading and response to literature; it will survey major developmental reading and literary response trends, examine the epistemological assumptions associated with those developments and explore the developing thought in how students process written texts, in particular, literary tests. The course will also examine curricular implications in reading and literary response. Not to be held with the former 063.760.
EDUB 7160 Language Teacher as Researcher Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.716) The purpose of this course is to investigate the characteristic parameters of teachers as researchers in the context of their own classroom. Three fundamental principles provide a curricular perspective to guide the participants: voice, conversation, and community. With this perspective, the language teacher engages in classroom inquiry with the goal of understanding language and teaching through the learners as curricular informants. Not to be held with the former 063.761.
EDUB 7170 Rhetoric in Education Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.717) This course is intended to demonstrate how rhetorical theory can serve as a pattern for developing pedagogy in language, reading, and composition. The course will briefly cover classical models for rhetoric, but will focus on modern language and rhetorical theories and their relationships to developing curricula in language arts. Not to be held with the former 063.762.
EDUB 7180 Research in Written Composition Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.718) A critical analysis of research and research methods in written composition process and pedagogy. Consideration will be given to classic studies, historical development, current trends and research, and evaluation procedures as they apply to the study and teaching of writing. Not to be held with the former 063.763.
EDUB 7190 Research in Language for Learning Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.719) A critical study of the research literature in how language can support learning in all areas of schooling. The course will focus on the role of language in supporting learning in all subject areas and will specifically investigate the research about the role of talking, reading, and writing as tools for learning. Not to be held with the former 063.764.
EDUB 7200 Language Literacy and Policy Development Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.720) A survey seminar in how policy has been developed in literacy and how these policies impact on our conceptualizations of a literary curriculum and our definitions of literacy
EDUB 7530 Curriculum Development and Implementation in Language and Literacy Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.753) A study of historical antecedents - issues, theory and research - in relation to both the reading and writing curriculum contrasted with current structuralist, poststructuralist and deconstructivist views of knowledge construction with emphasis on discourse synthesis, individual cognitive processes and social influences on literacy learning. Prerequisite: A minimum of 3 credit hours of reading courses (C+).
Mathematics
EDUB 7470 Seminar in Mathematics Education Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.747) An analysis of methods and materials in mathematics education, a review of research, and a critical appraisal of current curriculum development. Not to be held with the former 081.720.
EDUB 7480 Advanced Seminar in Mathematical Diagnosis and Remedy Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.748) A close examination of the theory and practice of mathematical diagnosis and remedy across the school curriculum. Not to be held with the former 081.724. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
EDUB 7490 Theories of Teaching Mathematics (Secondary) Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.749) An examination of the objectives of secondary school mathematics, mathematics curriculum organization and development, theories of learning and teaching secondary school mathematics, and mathematics assessment programs. Not to be held with the former 081.725.
Research and Evaluation
EDUA 7800 Methods of Educational Research Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 129.780) A study of design and data collection techniques for educational research in field settings. Topics covered include quasi-experimentation, survey and observational techniques, simulation, content analysis, and sociometry. Not to be held with the former 043.709. Prerequisite: [EDUA 5800 (129.580)(C+)] or [one of the former courses 129.680 (C+), 043.610 (C+)] or consent of instructor.
EDUA 7810 Evaluating Educational Programs Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 129.781) An introduction to current approaches to evaluating educational programs. A review of various evaluation methods/approaches, along with consideration of specific design, ethical, consulting and political issues will be the main focus of this course. Specific skills to be developed are the implementation of educational evaluations, data collection and analysis, and final report writing. Not to be held with the former 043.726.
EDUA 7840 Qualitative Research Methods in Education Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 129.784) An introduction to qualitative research methods. While the theoretical underpinnings of qualitative research will be discussed, emphasis is placed on learning to conduct a study including design, collecting and analyzing data, and research ethics. Prerequisite: EDUA 5800 (129.580)(C+) or equivalent.
EDUA 7850 Design and Analysis of Educational Research (Quantitative) Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 129.785) A study of the use of quantitative methods of analyzing educational research data. Descriptive and inferential procedures commonly used in educational research will be discussed and students will learn to use statistical packages. The course will also address when it is appropriate to employ quantitative designs and present common designs and their associated analyses. Prerequisite: EDUA 5800 (129.580)(C+). Not to be held with the former 129.681 or the former 43.535 or 43.611.
EDUA 7860 Advanced Topics in Educational Research Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 129.786) An advanced study of special topics in educational research with an in-depth study of specific topics which will change from year to year. Prerequisite: EDUA 5800 (129.580)(C+) and permission of the instructor. Not to be held with the former courses 129.783 or 043.711
EDUA 7870 Measurement and Evaluation in Schools Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 129.787) An advanced study of the principles of measurement and evaluation and their application to teaching and learning in schools. Current issues in measurement and evaluation, including alternative forms of classroom assessment and standard setting, will be discussed. Prerequisite: EDUA 5810 (129.581)(C+) or 043.301 (C+) or equivalent or consent of instructor.
EDUB 7600 Action Research in Education Cr.Hrs.3 The study of the theory and practice of action and participatory action research in education including models, principles and practices, criteria for assessing quality, ethics, and modes of representation. Prerequisite: EDUA 5800 (129.580)(C+).
Science
EDUB 7500 Seminar in Science Education Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.750) A review of current research in science education, and a critical appraisal of current curriculum development in science. Not to be held with the former 081.719. Prerequisite: [STAT 1000 (005.100)(C+) and STAT 2000 (005.200)(C+)] or [EDUA 5800 (129.580)(C+)] or equivalent.
EDUB 7990 Seminar in Environmental Education Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.799) Designed for students wishing to concentrate on science teaching and learning within the context of environmental education. Existing and projected programs and approaches to environmental education will
be subjected to critical analysis. Not to be held with the former 081.710.
Second Language Education
EDUB 7210 Seminar in E.S.L. Theory and Practice Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.721) Opportunity will be given to examine critically the major theories and methodologies used in E.S.L. instruction and research. Not to be held with the former 063.727. Prerequisite or concurrent: one or more of EDUB 5580 (C+) or 132.558 (C+) or 132.550 (C+) or 063.322 (C+) or permission of instructor.
EDUB 7220 Research Issues and Application in TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.722) This course focuses on a survey of ESL and language development research issues, procedures, and findings. This research review will serve as the basis for students to plan individual research and conduct a pilot study. Not to be held with the former 063.753. Prerequisite: [EDUB 5580 (132.558 or 132.550)(C+) or equivalent] and [EDUA 5800 (129.580)(C+) or equivalent] or permission of instructor.
EDUB 7580 Theory and Research in a Second Language Acquisition Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.758) Examination of the development of the field of second language acquisition study, including historical views, issues, theories and models in relation to language universals, cognitive development, language mastery, and second language acquisition and learning. Prerequisites: [EDUB 1820 (132.182 (C+) or EDUB 1620 (132.162) (C+)] and [LING 1200 (126.120)(C+)].
Social Studies
EDUB 7250 Theoretical Foundations of the Social Studies Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.725) An examination of the development of social studies education, including the theories, research, ideas and ideologies that have and continue to shape social studies curriculum and pedagogy. Not to be held with the former 063.737.
EDUB 7260 Seminar in Social Science Education Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.726) An examination of current trends and developments in social science education as they affect the school curriculum at all grade levels, K-12. Particular attention will be paid to questions of curriculum contents, teaching strategies and student evaluation. Not to be held with the former 063.738.
EDUB 7270 Culture, Citizenship and Curriculum Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.727) An examination of the role of school curricula in preserving, transmitting and transforming conceptions and practices of culture and citizenship, with particular reference to social and political education in schools. Not to be held with the former 063.749.
Technical/Vocational
EDUB 7390 Curriculum in Vocational Education Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.739) A review of the major curriculum changes in vocational education with reference to the public school, the community college and post-compulsory institutions. Emphasis will be on models, supportive research and curricular design strategies. Not to be held with the former 081.714.
EDUB 7430 Trends in Vocational Education Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.743) An examination of the historical trends in vocational education as influenced by a changing society. Special emphasis will be placed on the contributions of individuals on the impact of federal and provincial legislation as it affects vocational education. Not to be held with the former 081.713.
EDUB 7440 Seminar in Home Economics Education Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.744) An application of current research to the design, implementation and evaluation of programs in home economics education. Not to be held with the former 081.716.
EDUB 7590 Internationalization of Technical and Vocational Education and Training Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 132.759) An exploration and critical evaluation of basic assumptions underlying the theories and values of globalization and the internationalization of technical and vocational education and training (TVET). Emphasis will be placed on the examination of how these theories and values influence institutions, programs, policies and practices in TVET.
