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Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Physical and Health Education is a 120-credit program leading to teacher certification. Students who have not completed Quebec CEGEP, French Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, or at least one year of university studies prior to commencing the B.Ed. must also complete a minimum of 30 credits of Freshman courses (in addition to the 120 credit program) for a total of 150 credits.
The Physical and Health Education program prepares students to teach physical and health education at the elementary and secondary levels. In a unique structure interweaving academic studies, professional course work, and teaching practices over the course of study, students are rapidly given the opportunity to assume a teaching role; the extent of teaching involvement and expectations progressively building on additional academic and professional courses.
Please note that graduates of teacher education programs are recommended by the University for Quebec certification to the Quebec Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport (MELS). For more information about teacher certification in Quebec, please refer to the Faculty of Education section under "Overview of Faculty Programs", "Undergraduate Education Programs", and "Quebec Teacher Certification".
Freshman Program
Freshman students are required to complete 30 credits of introductory (100- or 200-level) courses. Students will not be granted permission to take first year (U1) courses if the credits from the freshmen year have not been obtained. For students considering a second teachable subject, the following areas are recommended: history, geography, English or mathematics.
From the "Required Courses" list, freshman students take the 0-credit course EDEC 215 English Language Requirement. In addition, in consultation with the program adviser, students may select courses from the recommended course list below or other courses.
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EAPR 250 Research Essay & Rhetoric (3 credits)
Overview
English for Academic Purposes : Principles and use of academic research and genres, rhetorical strategies, and general editing skills.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011
Instructors: Laver, Susan Patricia; Bider, Noreen Jane; Moghaddam, Mahmood K; Cooper, Richard (Fall) Laver, Susan Patricia; Moghaddam, Mahmood K; Bider, Noreen Jane; Cooper, Richard (Winter)
- 3 hours
- Intended for native speakers of English. For students in all years and faculties.
- Entrance test: Short essay first day of class.
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken or are taking ESLN 500. Not open to students who have taken EFRL 250.
- Students who complete EAPR 250 may not subsequently take for credit an Effective Communication course offered by the Faculty of Education
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EDEC 202 Effective Communication (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : A course designed to help students develop the quality and effectiveness of their writing and speaking (in English) in a variety of academic disciplines and professional situations. Emphasis is on identifying, analyzing, and solving writing and speaking problems.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Baker, Beverly Anne (Winter)
- Restriction: Departmental approval required
- Note that Arts students are allowed 6 credits in writing courses and may only take an EC course before EAPR 250.
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EDEM 220 Contemporary Issues in Education (3 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : An introduction to contemporary issues in education in local, national and international contexts, including a critical perspective on educational issues by drawing on a variety of analytical frameworks.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Churchill, Andrew (Fall)
Required Courses (95 credits)
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EDEC 215 English Language Requirement
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : The English language proficiency test is a program requirement that must be completed in the first term. Anyone who fails the test must re-take and pass it prior to the third-year field experience. Anyone who is unsuccessful after two attempts must withdraw from the program.
Terms: Fall 2010, Summer 2011
Instructors: Baker, Beverly Anne (Fall)
- Restriction: EDEC 202 must be completed before second attempt
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EDEC 247 Policy Issues in Quebec Education (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : This course examines the organization of education in Quebec from various perspectives, including historical, political, social and legal. It aims to provide students with sufficient knowledge that they can begin the life-long learning process of a professional educator, aware of, and contributing to, the policy talk on school.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011, Summer 2011
Instructors: Bordonaro, Tino (Fall) Irving, Donal (Winter) Irving, Donal (Summer)
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDEM 405.
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EDEC 260 Philosophical Foundations (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : Ideas essential for the development of a coherent educational theory and sound professional practice. Reflections on: the nature of the person, of reality, of knowledge, and of value; the aims of education, the nature of the school and the curriculum, the roles and responsibilities of professional educators.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011
Instructors: White, Boyd Eric (Fall) White, Boyd Eric; Trimble, Lisa (Winter)
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDER 400.
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EDFE 246 First Field Experience (Physical Education) (3 credits)
Overview
Student Teaching : A minimum of 15 days of supervised student teaching in Physical Education in an elementary school.
Terms: Summer 2011
Instructors: Benson, Fiona J (Summer)
- Prerequisite: EDKP 342
- Note: Expectations for this field experience, according to your program, can be found at .
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EDFE 373 Second Field Experience (Physical Education) (3 credits)
Overview
Student Teaching : A minimum of 15 days of supervised student teaching in Physical Education in a secondary school.
Terms: Summer 2011
Instructors: Benson, Fiona J (Summer)
- Prerequisite: EDFE 246
- Note: Expectations for this field experience, according to your program, can be found at .
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EDFE 380 Third Field Experience (Physical Education) (7 credits)
Overview
Student Teaching : A minimum of 40 days of supervised student teaching Physical Education in a school.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Benson, Fiona J (Fall)
- Prerequisite: EDPE 373.
- Corequisite: EDKP 442.
- Restriction: Only open to B.Ed. Physical and Health Education students.
- Note: Expectations for this field experience, according to your program, can be found at .
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EDFE 480 Fourth Field Experience (Physical Education) (7 credits)
Overview
Student Teaching : A minimum of 35 days of supervised teaching Physical Education in a school.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011
Instructors: Benson, Fiona J (Fall)
- Prerequisite: EDFE 380
- Corequisite: EDKP 494.
- Restriction: Only open to B.Ed. Physical Education students
- Note: Expectations for this field experience, according to your program, can be found at .
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EDKP 204 Health Education (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : A study of the teacher's role in the total school health program at both elementary and high school levels; current issues in contemporary health education.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Garcia Bengoechea, Enrique (Fall)
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EDKP 208 Applied Biomechanics (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Nature and mechanical function of human movement in sport, dance, physical recreation and adapted movement activities.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Stapley, Paul (Winter)
- Prerequisite: EDKP 293.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDKP 206.
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EDKP 213 Aquatics 1 (1 credit)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Leonard, Julia Anne (Winter)
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EDKP 214 Basketball 1 (1 credit)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Moore, Lisen (Winter)
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EDKP 215 Standard First Aid/Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Level C
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Students are expected to take, on their own in their final year of study, Standard Level Safety First Aid/Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Level "C" course and submit proof of certification to the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education. Anyone who fails to submit valid proof of certification will not be granted a degree.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
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EDKP 217 Track & Field / Cross Country (2 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Skills and techniques of the various disciplines in track and field/cross country and the teaching and evaluation strategies for the elementary and secondary school levels.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Barrett, Dennis C (Fall)
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EDKP 218 Volleyball 1 (1 credit)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Beliveau, Rachele (Fall)
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EDKP 219 Healthy Lifestyle Activity (1 credit)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : An introduction to activities designed to meet personal needs and self-management skills necessary to adopt healthy lifestyles. Emphasis is on activities that foster mind-body connections, aerobic fitness, muscular tone, balance, and range of motion. Activities may include yoga, tai-chi, pilates, aerobics, walking, in-line skating, and cycling.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
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EDKP 223 Games: Principles and Practice (2 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Use of games as a teaching strategy to develop physical fitness, tactical understanding, technical ability, game sense and social skills. Specific connections will be made to the three competencies in the Quebec Education Program.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Oliver, Gordon (Fall)
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EDKP 225 Games: Principles and Practice 2 (1 credit)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Examination of how to teach team sports at the secondary level, using the "Teaching Games for Understanding" approach, focusing on teaching methodology and classroom management in order to plan, deliver and assess all team sports that are part of a secondary program. Specific connections to the QEP will be made and development of a series of "Learning Evaluation Situations" applicable to various levels.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Prerequisite: EDKP 223
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EDKP 226 Quebec Education Program Orientation (1 credit)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Comprehensive review of the Quebec Education Program with specific emphasis on the Physical and Health Education component, analyzing the socio constructivist-learning model.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Vaillant, Johanne (Winter)
- This course builds on the work done in Games Principles and Practice 1 EDKP 223 and Physical Education Methods EDKP 342 with regards to the Quebec Education Program.
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EDKP 233 Soccer (1 credit)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Valdes, Jose-Luis (Fall)
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EDKP 252 Racquet Sports (2 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Basic stroke techniques, rules and strategies, and teaching skills appropriate for various types of racquet sports.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Persons, Andrew; Whitney, Anne (Winter)
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDKP 226 and EDKP 235
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EDKP 253 Educational Gymnastics (1 credit)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Role of gymnastics in elementary education from a discovery/problem solving approach, including Laban's Framework of Human Movement and how it is used to teach and evaluate gymnastics.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDKP 216 and EDKP 210
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EDKP 254 Principles of Dance (1 credit)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Function of dance in different cultures and societies as well as the role of dance in education; as physical activity and means of self-expression. Emphasis on progressions and methods of teaching different types of dance to various age groups and to guide students in the planning and implementing of appropriate dance activities across the curriculum.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Figols, Florence (Fall)
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDKP 202 and EDKP 243
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EDKP 261 Motor Development (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Changes apparent in motor behaviour from conception to old age. Two perspectives are emphasized: 1) contemporary and historical theories of human development, 2) development of motor behaviour and influences of physical growth, sensori-perceptual development, information processing and socio-cultural factors.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Reid, Gregory D (Fall)
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EDKP 292 Nutrition and Wellness (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : This course will examine the role of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water in a balanced diet. Students will be introduced to the affects of nutrition on exercise, sport performance and wellness. The validity of claims concerning nutrient supplements will be studied.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Kubow, Stan (Winter)
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDKP 392
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EDKP 293 Anatomy and Physiology (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Basic foundations of structural, neuromuscular and visceral anatomy extending to the basic elements of the neuromuscular, circulatory and respiratory systems with emphasis on applications in instructional and coaching settings.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Milner, Theodore; Pearsall, David J (Fall)
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDKP 205 and EDKP 331
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EDKP 307 Evaluation in Physical Education (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Measurement and evaluation techniques designed to assess progress in physical education settings.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Vaillant, Johanne (Winter)
- Prerequisite: EDFE 246
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDKP 207
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EDKP 330 Physical Activity and Health (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : This course introduces students to literature on the role of physical activity and general health and well-being. Students will examine issues of exercise adherence, exercise prescription and the economic impact of physical fitness programs in the workplace.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Andersen, Ross (Fall)
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EDKP 342 Physical Education Methods (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : This course is a prerequisite for all field experience and practice.) Designed to prepare students for a teaching/leadership role in physical education. They will examine teaching/leadership effectiveness as it relates to organization and observation techniques, planning, instruction and evaluation of physical activity.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Harvey, William James; Oliver, Gordon (Winter)
- Prerequisite: EDKP 223.
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EDKP 391 Physiology in Sport and Exercise (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Examination of the responses of the human body during and following acute and chronic exercise with practical applications for a school setting.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Turcotte, Rene A (Fall)
- Prerequisite: EDKP 293 or equivalent.
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EDKP 394 Historical Perspectives (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : A historical survey of the form and function of organized sport and physical activity.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Reid, Gregory D (Winter)
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EDKP 396 Adapted Physical Activity (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Assessment, instruction and evaluation in physical activity for special populations. Emphasis on inclusion of people labelled intellectually disabled, learning disabled, physically awkward, autistic, visually or hearing impaired and physically disabled. Weekly lectures plus practical teaching lab.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Reid, Gregory D (Winter)
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDKP 496
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EDKP 442 Physical Education Pedagogy (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : This pedagogy course builds on physical education methods and field experiences. It focuses on the developing teacher, the establishment of the learning environment, and the implementation of the varied teaching strategies. Principles of research on teaching in physical education are translated into practical techniques for application in the field.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Harvey, William James (Fall)
- Prerequisites: EDKP 342, EDFE 246 and EDFE 373
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EDKP 443 Research Methods (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : How to conduct and understand research in physical activity, including a complete overview of the research process, statistical and measurement concepts in research, the various types of research including both quantitative and qualitative aspects, as well as ways of presenting research.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Stapley, Paul (Fall)
- Prerequisites: PSYC 204 or equivalent.
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EDKP 448 Exercise and Health Psychology (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : The psychological aspects of health and participation in exercise and physical activity. The application of psychological knowledge and methodology within exercise and health. Theory and evidence on selected topics in this area of study.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Bloom, Gordon; Brunet, Jennifer (Fall)
- Prerequisite: EDKP 261
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EDKP 494 Physical Education Curriculum Development (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Analysis of important philosophies, principles, and personal, educational, and societal issues that influence current physical and health education curricula with particular emphasis on the Québec curriculum for Physical Education and Health.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Garcia Bengoechea, Enrique (Winter)
- Prerequisite: EDKP 442
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EDKP 498 Sport Psychology (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : The psychological aspects of participation in sport and physical activity relative to performance enhancement.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Bloom, Gordon (Fall)
- Prerequisite: EDKP 261
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EDPE 208 Personality and Social Development (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Psychology) : Personality, social behavior, and moral development from nursery school up to, but not including, adolescence. Emphasis on aspects of personality and social development that are related to the process of schooling.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Restriction: Not available for Psychology Major students or any student who has taken or is required to take PSYC 304 in the Psychology Department
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EDPE 300 Educational Psychology (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Psychology) : Selected theories, models, and concepts relevant to planning and reflecting upon educational practice and improvement. Overview of development, learning, thinking, motivation, individual difference, etc. In relation to applications in classroom teaching and learning, the complementary role of counsellors and psychologists, educational computing and technology. The Youth Protection Act.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011, Summer 2011
Instructors: Conrod, Scott; Appignanesi, Gus; Laflamme, Elaine; Birlean, Camelia (Fall)
Complementary Courses (10 credits)
10 credits selected as specified below:
Physical Activity
4 credits of Physical Activity courses (EDKP) offered by the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education.
Multicultural Education
3 credits from:
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EDEC 233 First Nations and Inuit Education (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : Study of First Nations and Inuit schools as diverse social, cultural, linguistic, political and pedagogical settings. Considers school and community minority-majority interactions and their influence on teaching and learning in educational settings. Examines how a teacher's personal practice can be influenced by an understanding of these factors.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Doxtater, Michael (Fall)
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDEE 441. Not for credit if EDEC 248 or EDER 464 has been or is being taken.
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EDEC 248 Multicultural Education (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : Introduction to theories about intercultural and multicultural education in Quebec and Canadian schools.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011
Instructors: Ghosh, Ratna; Doxtater, Michael; Palacios, Lena (Fall) Celemencki, Jacqueline M (Winter)
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDEC 410 and EDER 464.
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EDEC 249 Global Education and Social Justice (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : A cross-curricular, interdisciplinary approach to teaching/creating learning experiences for students. It will foster critical thinking and nurture lifelong global understanding, active engagement and participation in relation to questions of social, economic, and environmental justice, by infusing these issues in the classroom.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Choudry, Abdul Aziz (Fall)
Media, Technology, Computers and Education
3 credits from:
* Note: Students with a background in computers or other media applications in education may select the courses with an asterisk ("*").
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EDEC 262 Media, Technology and Education (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : Orientation to the equipment and systems of educational technology. Examination of theories of educational technology, media education and technology education and the exploration and development of possible applications in school settings.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011
Instructors: Chehade, Ghada (Fall) Nowak, Anita (Winter)
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDEC 402.
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EDPT 200 Integrating Educational Technology in Classrooms (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Media) : Applications Software is the "gateway" course to educational computing. It introduces novices to basic computing skills, using a printer, word processing, data bases and spreadsheets. Assignments and projects focus on educational applications by teachers and students.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011, Summer 2011
Instructors: Bruzzese, Sam (Fall) Bruzzese, Sam (Winter) Bruzzese, Sam (Summer)
- Also offered through Continuing Education and Summer Studies
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EDPT 204 Educational Media 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Media) : Educational Media 1 is the "gateway" course for educational media. It reviews audio-visual education and emphasizes the rationale for audio-visual materials in education, and the underlying principles in their design, production and effective use.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011
Instructors: Baron, Maureen (Fall) Baron, Maureen (Winter)
- Offered through Continuing Education
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EDPT 341 Instructional Programming 1 (3 credits) *
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Media) : This course introduces the principles and classroom applications of a computer programming language commonly found in schools. Programming language will be Visual BASIC.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Offered only through Distance Education
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EDPT 420 Media Literacy for Education (3 credits) *
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Media) : The course explores the pedagogical use of media and multi-media in the classroom, and focuses in particular on the text, audience and production of media in a media literacy and integrated language arts program.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Prerequisite: EDPT 204
- Offered only through Distance Education
Electives (15 credits)
15 credits chosen from any of the University's course offerings to contribute to the student's academic proficiency and professional preparation.
Faculty of Education—2010-2011 (last updated Jan. 19, 2011) (disclaimer)