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Education Professional EDPR Courses
Faculty of Education
91ÅÝܽ Calendar 2011 Summer
EDPR 393-394 Special Topics
These field based courses will explore issues of concern to experienced practising educators. Courses may be offered on a pass/withdrawal basis. Variable units 2, 3, 4, 5. Prerequisite: EDUC 405 or special permission of the instructor.
EDPR 410-413 Field Based Studies in Curriculum Development
These courses are intended for practising teachers, school administrators or other practising educators who are involved in curriculum development. The courses provide opportunities for members of the teaching profession to work on curriculum development projects under the supervision of faculty members and/or distinguished practitioners designated by the faculty. Those wishing to undertake a field based studies course must submit a proposal form, available from the Office of Field Programs, before the end of the term prior to the one in which the student intends to commence the study. The proposal must be approved by the director of field programs prior to enrolment in the course. Field based studies courses may have a unit value of 2, 3, 4 or 5 depending upon the nature of the proposed project. Evaluation is based on a pass-withdraw system. Field based studies in curriculum development may not form a component of EDUC 404. The courses may form a component of an approved program of studies for the post baccalaureate diploma. Prerequisite: teaching certificate or permission of the director of field programs.
EDPR 414-417 Field Based Studies in Educational Practice
These courses are intended for practising teachers who wish to upgrade their professional work in a specific area of instruction or educational service. The field work is completed by individuals or groups of teachers under the supervision of a faculty member or field studies supervisor designated by the faculty. Those wishing to undertake a field based studies course must submit a proposal form, available from the Office of Field Programs, before the end of the term prior to the one in which the student intends to commence the study. The proposal must be approved by the director of field programs prior to enrolment in the course. Field based studies courses may have a unit value of 2, 3, 4 or 5 depending upon the nature of the project proposal. Evaluation is based on a pass/withdrawal system. Field based studies in educational practice may not form a component of EDUC 404. The course may form a component of an approved program of studies for the post baccalaureate diploma. Prerequisites: teaching certificate or permission of the director of field programs.
EDPR 418-421 Group Field Studies in Selected Professional Topics
These courses are intended for small groups of practising educators who wish to investigate a specific topic in education through focused inquiry. Seminars, readings and related field work are directed by a faculty member or field studies supervisor designated by the Faculty of Education. The designated supervisor, on behalf of the group, must submit a proposal form, available from the Office of Field Programs, before the end of the term prior to the one in which the students intend to commence the study. The proposal must be approved by the director of field programs prior to enrolment in the course. Field studies courses may have a unit value of 2, 3, 4 or 5, depending upon the nature of the project proposal. Evaluation is based on a pass/withdraw system. Group field studies in selected professional topics may not form a component of EDUC 404. The course may form a component of an approved program of studies for the post baccalaureate diploma. Prerequisite: teaching certificate or permission of the director of field programs.
EDPR 492-499 Special Topics
These field based courses will explore issues of concern to experienced practising educators. Courses may be offered on a pass/withdraw basis. Variable units: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Prerequisite: EDUC 405 or special permission of the instructor.
EDPR 501-520 Special Topics
These courses require students to investigate current theory, research and pedagogy related to a particular theme. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Variable units 2, 3, 4, 5.
EDPR 521-540 Special Topics
These courses involve students in critical examination of policy, curricular, instructional and assessment practices related to a particular theme. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Variable units 2, 3, 4, 5.
EDPR 541-550 Advanced Field Studies in Curriculum Development I
In these courses, students read for, plan and develop a conceptual framework for action that connects theme studies to the individual's professional context. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Variable units 2, 3, 4, 5.
EDPR 551-560 Advanced Field Studies in Curriculum Development II
In these courses, students read for, plan and develop a conceptual framework for action that connects theme studies to the individual's professional context. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Variable units 2, 3, 4, 5.
EDPR 561-570 Advanced Field Studies in Educational Practice I
In these courses, students implement plans for action, conduct classroom inquiry, and document their individual learning related to the theme of the course sequence. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Variable units 2, 3, 4, 5.
EDPR 571-580 Advanced Field Studies in Educational Practice II
In these courses, students implement plans for action, conduct classroom inquiry, and document their individual learning related to the theme of the course sequence. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Variable units 2, 3, 4, 5.
EDPR 581-590 Advanced Field Studies in Collaborative Inquiry I
In these courses, students work in groups to investigate topics of mutual interest within the diploma theme, with an emphasis on their contributions to both the cohort learning group and the individual's broader educational community. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Variable units 2, 3, 4, 5.
EDPR 591-599 Advanced Field Studies in Collaborative Inquiry II
In these courses, students work in groups to investigate topics of mutual interest within the diploma theme, with an emphasis on their contributions to both the cohort learning group and the individual's broader educational community. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Variable units 2, 3, 4, 5.