Education (EDUC)
Education (EDUC)
Faculty of Education
Education 2500
An introductory Education course with a field experience component to assist students in making a decision concerning admission into the Faculty of Education and to assist the Faculty in determining the appropriateness of the student’s admission. Field experience component consists of two three-hour blocks of time in the morning for student assignment to school classrooms.
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Second-year standing (a minimum of 30.0 credit hours) AND A GPA of 2.50, calculated on all University of Lethbridge and transferable courses |
Education 2501
Students complete a minimum of 100 hours as an employee or volunteer in a school setting. The course is similar to Education 2500 but may be particularly appropriate for students employed as teacher assistants or working as volunteers outside of the Lethbridge area.
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Second-year standing (a minimum of 30.0 credit hours) in Arts and Science AND A GPA of 2.50, calculated on all University of Lethbridge and transferable courses |
Education 2510
Development of a specific learning proposal defining the learning objectives to be achieved and a written/oral evaluation of the work experience in an educational setting. Formal written submission is required to demonstrate ability to apply theory to the work experience.
Professional Semester I
These components are restricted to students admitted to and registered in PS I. Students must register for the complete package and are assigned to schools for related field experiences.
Education 3500
Students are assigned to schools for approximately 125 hours in a generic practicum to develop and practice skills and knowledge related to on-campus components.
Education 3501
Interpreting and mapping of pedagogical content knowledge and integrated teaching strategies, with particular focus on meeting learner needs through establishing learner outcomes, lesson and rudimentary unit planning and classroom management.
Education 3502
Principles of educational psychology applied to classroom applications; includes child development, principles of learning, classroom management and motivation.
Education 3503
Understanding the role of language and the language arts in education generally and in instruction across the curriculum (K-12) specifically.
Education 3504
Education 3505
Understanding the personal and professional nature of teaching; learner and classroom contexts; teaching strategies and teacher development.
Education 3508
An introduction to knowledge, skills, attitudes, and critical perspectives, for effectively integrating communications technology into teaching and learning.
Education 3599
Professional Semester II
Education 3600
Student teachers are assigned to schools for approximately 150 hours of teaching experience in a subject-related practicum.
Education 3601
The relationship of content and teaching strategies in specific subject majors. For Modern Languages majors, the language of instruction is French.
Education 3602
An introduction to the characteristics and potentialities of children with exceptional learning needs, including principles and strategies used to meet the needs of students with learning and/or behavioural needs within mixed-ability classrooms.
Education 3603
Social and cultural influences and issues affecting learning, teaching and the process of schooling.
Education 3604
Evaluation of student learning, emphasizing data gathering, summarizing and interpreting data and use of the results to improve curriculum, teaching and guidance.
Education 3699
Professional Semester III
Students who have completed PS II will have the opportunity to choose from a number of alternative PS IIIs, including:
Professional Semester III
Education 4571
An integrated five-course equivalent semester consisting of two components: a half-time teaching internship in an elementary (K-6) school placement; and engagement in professional study under the direction of a faculty mentor, including reflective practice, exploration and discussion of selected topics and professional portfolio development. Students are assigned to schools full time.
Professional Semester III
Education 4572
An integrated five-course equivalent semester consisting of two components: a half-time teaching internship in a secondary (Gr. 7-12) school placement; and engagement in professional study under the direction of a faculty mentor, including reflective practice, exploration and discussion of selected topics and professional portfolio development. Students are assigned to schools full time.
Professional Semester III
Education 4573
Career and Technology Studies (CTS) - Trades
An integrated five-course equivalent semester consisting of two components: a half-time teaching internship in a school placement with emphasis on the teaching of the CTS strands (Trades); and engagement in professional study under the direction of a faculty mentor, including reflective practice, exploration, and discussion of selected topics and professional portfolio development. Students are assigned to schools full time.
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Education 3700 - CTS Trades, in a strand related to the practicum placement |
An integrated five-course equivalent semester consisting of two components: a half-time teaching internship in a school placement with emphasis on the teaching of Career Education; and engagement in professional study under the direction of a faculty mentor, including reflective practice, exploration and discussion of selected topics and professional portfolio development. Students are assigned to schools full time.
An integrated five-course equivalent semester consisting of two components: a half-time teaching internship in an international setting: and engagement in professional study under the direction of a faculty mentor, including reflective practice, exploration and discussion of selected topics and professional portfolio development. Students are assigned to schools full time.
An integrated five-course equivalent semester consisting of two components: a half-time teaching internship in a Native setting; and engagement in professional study under the direction of a faculty mentor, including reflective practice, exploration and discussion of selected topics and professional portfolio development. Students are assigned to schools full time.
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All students who are declared Native Education majors must complete their Professional Semester III in this special focus. |
An integrated five-course equivalent semester consisting of two components: a half-time teaching internship in a school and engagement in professional study under the direction of a faculty mentor including reflective practice, exploration and discussion of selected topics, and professional portfolio development. Students are assigned to schools full time.
Early Childhood Education (K-3) (Fall)
An integrated five-course equivalent semester consisting of two components: a half-time teaching internship in a school, grades K-3; and engagement in professional study under the direction of a faculty mentor, including reflective practice; exploration and discussion of selected topics, and professional portfolio development. Students are assigned to schools full time.
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Completion of the four course options for students electing to complete a specialization in Early Childhood Education |
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All students who elect to complete a specialization in Early Childhood Education must enrol in this special focus. |
Special/Inclusive Education (Spring)
An integrated five-course equivalent semester consisting of two components: a half-time teaching internship in a school placement with emphasis on special/inclusive education; and engagement in professional study under the direction of a faculty mentor, including reflective practice, exploration and discussion of selected topics and professional portfolio development. Students are assigned to schools full time.
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Completion of the four course options for students electing to complete a specialization in Special/Inclusive Education |
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All students who elect to complete a specialization in Special/Inclusive Education, must enrol in this special focus. |
An integrated five-course equivalent semester consisting of two components: a half-time teaching internship in a school placement with emphasis on the use of technology in instruction; and engagement in professional study under the direction of a faculty mentor, including reflective practice, exploration and discussion of selected topics and professional portfolio development. Students are assigned to schools full time.
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Completion of the four course options for students electing to complete a specialization in Technology in Education |
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All students who elect to complete a specialization in Technology in Education, must enrol in this special focus. |
Professional Semester III
Education 4574
An integrated five-course equivalent semester consisting of two components: a half-time teaching internship in an elementary or secondary school placement with primary responsibility for teaching art or dramatic arts; and engagement in professional study under the direction of a faculty mentor, including reflective practice, exploration and discussion of selected topics and professional portfolio development. Students are assigned to schools full time.
Education 4575
An integrated five-course equivalent semester consisting of two components: a half-time teaching internship in an Elementary or Secondary school placement with primary responsibility for teaching music; and engagement in professional study under the direction of a faculty mentor, including reflective practice, exploration and discussion of selected topics and professional portfolio development. Students are assigned to schools full time.
Education 4599
Education (Electives) (EDUC)
Faculty of Education
Education 3700
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Students with majors other than Native Education may not complete this course in their major area of study. |
Students may complete up to two offerings in Career and Technology Studies (CTS), which will be reflected on their transcript as:
Education 3801
An in-depth study of curriculum and instructional strategies in a specific area of a school-based subject. With permission of the Assistant Dean, Student Program Services, some of these courses may replace the required Curriculum and Instruction course for non-majors.
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Professional Semester I (Additional prerequisites may be specified, including any recommended background, for individual offerings) |
Education 3871
Education 3872
Education 3875
Brass and percussion performance teaching skills, brass and percussion curriculum, instrument maintenance and appropriate instructional strategies.
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Education 3875 will not be counted toward the B.Ed. degree (except for Music Education majors) if it is taken prior to admission to the Bachelor of Education program. |
Education 3876
Woodwind and string performance teaching skills, woodwind and string curriculum, instrument maintenance and appropriate instructional strategies.
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Education 3876 will not be counted toward the B.Ed. degree (except for Music Education majors) if it is taken prior to admission to the Bachelor of Education program. |
Education 3877
Vocal and classroom instruments performance teaching skills, vocal and classroom curriculum, instrument maintenance and appropriate instructional strategies.
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Education 3877 will not be counted toward the B.Ed. degree (except for Music Education majors) if it is taken prior to admission to the Bachelor of Education program. |
Education 4000
An expansion of the content and teaching strategies introduced in Education 3601. Emphasis on the theoretical and research bases of specific subject areas.
Education 4210
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Professional Semester II (Additional prerequisites may be specified, including any recommended background, for individual offerings) |
Education 4220
Development and administration of curriculum at the kindergarten/elementary, middle/junior high, senior high school and adult education levels.
Education 4259
Current issues in educational media dependent on student interests and needs and instructor availability. Examples include: Presentation Media – Application of instructional design principles to the preparation of mediated communications. Guidelines for planning and treatment of messages in any media format. Planning and Production of Learning Centres – Examination of learning centres as a means for individualizing instruction. Production of a learning centre which illustrates the qualities of effective centre design.
Education 4260
Education 4262
Education 4263
Assessment and instruction of children who experience difficulty in learning to read and write; participants will design and deliver instruction under supervision in instructional settings.
Education 4265
Education 4269
Issues in Language Arts Education, selected according to student interest and available instructor expertise. Examples include: Holistic Approaches to Teaching Language Arts; Language Arts and Special Needs Students; Language Arts and Non-Academic Students; Popular Culture as Literature.
Education 4270
The nature and development of oracy and implications for care giving and instructional programs in spoken language.
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Education 4270 will not be counted toward the B.Ed. degree if it is taken prior to admission to the Bachelor of Education program. |
Education 4271
Education 4272
Foundations, approaches, methods, techniques, programs and issues pertaining to instructing and evaluating English as a second language.
Education 4310
Societies and educational systems of developed Western, developed Socialist and Third World nations.
Education 4311
Major factors affecting educational accessibility, achievement, practices, policies, planning and structures from an international perspective.
Education 4320
Theories in the sociology of education; relationships between schools and other social institutions; economic, political and socialization functions of schooling; influences upon learning, achievement, evaluation, the curriculum and educational practice; issues of mobility stratification and differential treatment in the classroom.
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Education 4320 will not be counted toward the B.Ed. degree if it is taken prior to admission to the Bachelor of Education program. |
Education 4321
An examination of such factors as the economy, the state, social class, gender, ethnicity, subcultural membership, ideology and the home environment in relation to schooling.
Education 4341
An historical and sociological analysis of Canada’s policy of Multiculturalism and multicultural education; multicultural policies and practices in Canadian schools.
Education 4360
The influence of race, religion, social class and gender in shaping dominant educational ideas and practices in the Western tradition from ancient times.
Education 4361
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Education 4361 will not be counted toward the B.Ed. degree if it is taken prior to admission to the Bachelor of Education program. |
Education 4362
Changing perceptions of the nature of childhood within the family, the community and society from antiquity to today; attendant educational theories and practices.
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Education 4362 will not be counted toward the B.Ed. degree if it is taken prior to admission to the Bachelor of Education program. |
Education 4380
A critical examination of some basic beliefs about what are the sensible, right and good things to do in promoting human learning, using the tools of philosophical reflection.
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Education 4380 will not be counted toward the B.Ed. degree if it is taken prior to admission to the Bachelor of Education program. |
Education 4381
Education 4391
Interdisciplinary study of specific topics relevant to educational foundations, dependent on student interest, need and available faculty.
Education 4510
Optional, intensive experience in the student’s major or minor area of study. Approximately 100 hours of school experience arranged individually for each student.
Education 4520
Optional, intensive experience in a specialized area of interest. Approximately 100 hours of school experience arranged individually for each student.
Education 4702
Assessment and program planning for students with mild learning handicaps and for gifted students within the regular classroom. Principles, conditions and instructional practices relating to the educational progress of such students.
Education 4703
Evaluation of the educational abilities, deficits and achievement of atypical students in regular classrooms and segregated settings. Screening, formal and informal measures of achievement, skills, aptitude, performance, attitudes and behaviour. Includes a laboratory component. Relation of assessment to individual planning and instruction.
Education 4709
Education 4726
Cultural and psychological perspectives in Native Education. Relationship to contemporary psychological thought and therapies.
Education 4727
Social issues affecting the education of Native students, including the home and educational environment.
Education 4729
Education 4735
Intensive theoretical and practical orientation to teaching and assessing literacy abilities in reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and representing with young children. Discusses changing views of reading, emergent literacy, language acquisition, schema and constructivist theory, phonemic awareness, comprehension and literature for literacy instruction.
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Education 4739 (Literacy and Learning in Early Childhood Education) (prior to 2011/2012) |
Education 4736
The environment in which children develop during their critical years. Role of the family and community resources in relationship to the school.
Education 4737
A teacher-oriented study of child development from birth to puberty, significance of child development in the preschool and early-school years. Importance of directed teaching intervention strategies in language, motor skills and social behaviour for preschool and early-school students.
Education 4738
Concepts of early childhood development relating to the curriculum content and methods of instructing young children.
Education 4739
Education 4760
Strategies for effective use of communication technologies in the classroom. Identification and development of educational resources and activities for integrating communication technologies in the curriculum.
Education 4762
Teaching of problem-solving techniques and strategies with emphasis on communication technology-based approaches.
Education 4764
An introduction to the services available on the Internet that are of particular interest to teachers and others interested in issues affecting education today. Topics will include email, newsgroups, mailing lists, FTP, and most importantly, the World Wide Web, and students will be engaged in critical discussion of the implications of such developments.
Education 4765
A study of the educational value of New Media. Students will develop knowledge and skills to effectively integrate and discuss the role of New Media in learning. Topics include New Media applications, the value of New Media for learning, the development of curriculum-based projects, and principles of design and layout.
Education 4766
The design and development of websites for the enhancement of personal learning. Students will create a number of websites that correspond to various topics of personal interest, and which incorporate a variety of psychological learning principles such as semantic mapping, notebook creation and journal writing.
Education 4767
The design and development of websites for instructional purposes. Students critically review web-based instructional sites, and create a website that corresponds to an instructional unit and which incorporates a variety of instructional design principles.
Education 4769
Educational issues in communication technologies dependent on student interest, needs, and availability of faculty resources.
Education 4782
Knowledge and skills required by teacher-librarians and the role of the school library in resource-based learning. Specific issues will be dependent on student interest, needs and availability of faculty.
Education 4783
Exploring issues dealing with culturally different students in the education system of the majority culture.
Education 4850
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Professional Semester I (Additional prerequisites may be specified, including any recommended background, for individual offerings) |
Education 4920
A group tour in Canada or in a foreign country which enables students to broaden their educational studies by examining and/or experiencing other educational and/or cultural institutions and settings.
Education 4950
This Professional Development course is a series of one-half semester credit offerings (20 hours of instruction) designed to address current topics in Education and meet the specific needs of educators.
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One of Professional Semester II or admissibility to the Diploma in Education program |
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or Letter Grading, depending on the section offering—refer to the current Timetable for section offerings |
Registration fees are assessed on a full-cost recovery basis. Registration is through the Office of the Associate Dean, Faculty of Education.
Education 4951
This Professional Development course is a series of one-half semester credit offerings (20 hours of instruction) designed to meet the specific needs of students in the Diploma in Education program.
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One of Professional Semester II or admissibility to the Diploma in Education program |
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or Letter Grading, depending on the section offering—refer to the current Timetable for section offerings |
Education 4980
Using a suitable employment or volunteer experience as a basis, the student completes a project which relates the experience to the study of education. Students should initially contact the Applied Studies Coordinator for specific information.
Education 4990
The student undertakes to study independently a topic not covered under regular electives or special topics courses. The student works under the supervision of a Faculty member to develop a proposal and the details of the study. Students should contact Student Program Services in the Faculty of Education for more information.
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