Education

NOTE: See the beginning of Section F for abbreviations, course numbers and coding.

ED2514First Nations in North America to the War of 18123 ch [W]
This course will focus on the history of indigenous Peoples in the context of early European exploration, the fur trade, missionization, and colonial policies. This course is cross-listed with HIST 2514 and students may not receive credit for both courses.
ED3021Human Development and Learning: An Overview3 ch (3C)

A study of theory, methods and research findings in infancy and childhood. Examines social, cognitive, emotional and physical development. Credit will not be granted for both PSYC 2201 and ED 3021. NOTE: Open to Education Students only.

Prerequisites: PSYC 1003 and PSYC 1004.

ED3092Frameworks of Education3 ch (3C)
Examines various systems, structures, governance, and social factors as they apply to Elementary Education in NB. Credit will not be granted for both ED 3092 and ED 3051.

Prerequisite: ED 4164.
ED3211Introductions to Visual Education3 ch (3C)

Addresses the history, rationales, developmental theories, curriculum planning, and basic art-making skills essential for teaching art at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Visual understanding and how it can be increased through school art programs is a key consideration. 

ED3561Introduction to Second Language Education3 ch (3C)

An overview of the theories of learning and teaching in the Second Language context with particular emphasis on a Communicative, multi-dimensional and multi-resource methodology. (ED 4565 can be taken in place of ED 3561 but students cannot count both towards the TESL certificate).

Prerequisites: Successful completion of 10 term-courses with a GPA of 2.7. or better, advanced written and spoken English language skills.
ED4003Field Experience for BEd Concurrent Students

Field experience for BEd concurrent students. Must be completed before ED 5040 Practicum.

Prerequisite: ED 4164. 

ED4164Techniques of Teaching3 ch (3C)

Students will learn to design lessons to meet a variety of teaching situations. Classroom skills will be learned and practiced in mini-teaching sessions in front of peers and a supervising faculty member. Causes of student behaviour problems will be analyzed and strategies for dealing with disruptive students developed. This course is mandatory for first year BA/BEd students and a prerequisite for ED 4003 Field Experience for BEd Concurrent Students (SJ).

ED4354Literacy Learning in Early Years (O)3 ch (3C)

Current theories of the nature of literacy learning and their relationship to instructional practices in the early years.

Prerequisite: ED 4164, ED 3021, ED 3031.
ED5040Internship for Concurrent Education15 ch

A 15-week Practicum for students in local elementary schools. 

Prerequisites: A Cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 and an updated criminal record and vulnerable sector check. Completion of all required Education courses and at least 30 term-courses in BA degree.

ED5091Learning Disabilities: Introduction3 ch (3C)

Concepts, definitions and terminology. A preventative approach.

ED5191Independent Studies (O)3 ch

Students will normally be limited to only 3 ch of independent study. 

Prerequisite: Permission of an instructor is required before registration.