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7.3.1 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
All courses will not necessarily be offered each year.
80-510. Statistics in Education
This course will deal with the following: descriptive and inferential
statistical procedures; commonly used one- and two-sample tests; an introduction
to analysis variance and corresponding research designs. (Prerequisite:
80-527 or permission of the instructor.) (3 lecture hours a week.)
80-524. Fundamentals of Curriculum Theory and Development
A survey of the major theories of curriculum that have influenced education
Canada. An outline of the techniques employed in curriculum development,
including sources of influence and control, specification of outcomes,
selection and coordination of activities, strategies, resources and evaluation.
(3 hours a week.)
80-527. Research in Education
An overview of educational research methods: e.g., the interpretation
of research literature, the identification and use of data bases, the design
of research proposals and the application of specific methods to research
projects. (3 lecture hours a week.)
80-530. Qualitative Methods in Educational Research
This course will examine the concepts and methods involved in carrying
out educational research through naturalistic observation, participant
observation, case studies, and other qualitative approaches. (3 lecture
hours a week)
80-531. Supervision of the Instructional Process
A practice-oriented course designed to develop administrative competency
in the supervision of instruction. The focus will be threefold: (1) awareness
and recognition of specific technical skills, (2) the development of competence
in interpersonal and group skills, and (3) a general examination of supervisory
approaches. (3 lecture hours a week.)
80-534. Individual Reading
The Individual Reading course is intended to permit students with special
interests in, and knowledge of, particular areas of education not covered
in sufficient depth in available courses to pursue those interests through
independent, supervised study. (Permission of an advisor and of a subcommittee
of the Graduate Studies Committee is required.)
80-554. Fundamentals of Instructional Design
This course will consider current principles, research, theory and
practice in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of instruction
within various learning and teaching settings. (3 hours a week.)
80-555. Strategies for the Implementation of Change in Education
Procedures for dissemination, adoption, implementation, and integration
of changes for teachers, administrators, and leaders of professional organizations.
Attention will be given to theoretical models and their applications, change
agency, and modification of organizational climate and structure. (3 hours
a week.)
80-796. Major Paper
Conducted under the guidance of at least two members of the Faculty,
a major paper may analyze and evaluate a substantial body of scholarly
literature or describe or interpret a research project undertaken by the
student. The major paper is subject to an oral examination (see Thesis
or Major Paper, 1.6.3, and Program Requirements, 7.2.1).
80-797. Thesis
(See Thesis or Major Paper, 1.6.3, and Program Requirements, 7.2.1.)
81-503. The Psychology of Learning and Teaching
This course will provide students with an in depth view of psychological
theory and research towards the understanding of learning and teaching.
While both behavioural and cognitive perspectives will be discussed, the
emphasis will be upon cognitive theory and application. Topics will include
behaviourism, behaviour modification, information processing, metacognition,
cognitive behaviour modification, cognitive strategy training, motivation
and individual differences.(3 lecture hours a week.)
81-537. Language Arts in the Elementary School
This course will examine issues in language arts instruction in the
light of current language theories. The focus is on current research and
its practical application, with special emphasis on methods of instruction,
teacher strategies, student activities and evaluation practices. (3 lecture
hours a week.)
81-539. Second Language Teaching: Theories and Applications
This course reviews current thinking on the nature of language, communication
and second-language learning and examines implications for teaching methods
and curriculum design. (3 lecture hours a week.)
81-541. The Social Sciences Curriculum
An examination of trends and development of social science curricula.
Curriculum theory will be applied to one or more of the social sciences
within the context of provincial guidelines and the academic and professional
qualifications of the students. (3 lecture hours a week.)
81-547. Learning in Science
This course will consider current research and theory in the promotion
of science as a process and product. Included will be a critical survey
of recent issues in science education. The focus will be on their implications
for curriculum and practice at the classroom level. An examination of some
of the major difficulties in the design, development, implementation, and
evaluation of science curricula. (3 lecture hours a week.)
81-551. Microcomputers for Educators
A comprehensive survey of the uses of microcomputers in the classroom,
including a discussion of current issues in the use of microcomputers by
educators. (3 lecture hours a week.)
81-552. Curriculum Developments in Mathematics Education
This course will examine recent developments in curriculum, instruction,
and evaluation in elementary and secondary mathematics education. Trends
will be discussed in light of recent research findings, technological advances,
and social goals. International comparisons will be made.
81-553. The Teaching and Learning of Mathematics
This course will examine research into students' learning and the teaching
of mathematics. First, the motivational aspects of teaching and learning
will be considered, including those related to the topic "Women in Mathematics."
Second, specific mathematical topics will be dealt with, selected according
to the interests of students. (3 lecture hours a week.)
81-556. Approaches to Literacy Development
This course will consider current research and theory in the development
of reading and writing abilities, and will examine some aspects of assessing
literacy development. (3 lecture hours a week.)
81-557. The English Language Arts
This course will examine current theories and issues in the English
Language Arts with particular focus on their implications for curriculum
and practice in the intermediate and senior divisions. Current issues at
the local or provincial level, determined by the group, may be examined
in detail. (3 lecture hours a week.)
81-558. Psychology of Learning Problems
This course will review current theories of learning disabilities and
learning problems. Various approaches to diagnosis and remediation will
be presented. Students will be expected to discuss case study examples
during the course, and to develop a particular interest area to great depth.
(Prerequisite: 81-503 or permission of instructor.) (3 lecture hours a
week.)
81-572. Theory and Practice in Early Childhood
Education
An examination of theory and current practice in Early Childhood Education.
The emphasis will be on the translation of theory into sound educational
practice. Organization and management of Early Childhood programs will
be of concern as well as teaching procedures. (3 lecture hours a week.)
82-529. Theories of Educational Administration
This course will examine current knowledge in educational administration.
Theory, research, and the practice of leadership within the educational
system will be the main foci. Emphasis will be placed on administrative
problems, such as staff development, team building, and motivation. (3
lecture hours a week.)
82-532. Organization and Administration of the School
This course will consider and analyze the many variables impacting
upon school administrators as they organize their schools. The effects
of administrative theory, past and present, will be considered. A case
study approach will be taken to the problems of day-to-day operation. (3
lecture hours a week.)
82-535. Organizational Behaviour in Educational Institutions
A study of theory and research in the socio-behavioral sciences which
concerns the behaviour of individuals and groups in educational settings.
Attention will be given to the implications of such theory and research
for administration in educational institutions. (3 lecture hours
a week.)
82-550. Issues in Education
This course will examine current issues affecting contemporary Canadian
education. Specific course content and instructors will be published in
advance. (3 lecture hours a week.)
82-560. Politics of Education
This course will examine the administration of education from a political
perspective. Both the legal and extra-legal factors that influence educational
outcomes will be examined. Their roles will be viewed in terms of comparative
forms of educational administration. Finally, several administrative decisions
will be analyzed using the perspectives gained throughout the course. (3
lecture hours a week.)
82-561. Legal Aspects of Education
This course will focus on legislation and court decisions dealing specifically
with the educational process. Both the historical and philosophical basis
of these and the practical application of the same in a contemporary setting
will form the primary emphasis for the course. (3 lecture hours a week.)
82-562. Educational Finance
This course will be concerned with educational finance in Canada, with
particular emphasis on Ontario. It will examine such topics as equity,
accountability, efficiency, and adequacy of educational revenues and expenditures.
Provincial grant systems will be analyzed within the contexts of political
governance and the economics of education. (3 lecture hours a week.)
82-565. Sociological Aspects of Education
This course will examine the school and its occupants and their relationship
to the contemporary social order. Analysis of topics such as student culture,
learning and social class, roles within the school setting will occur.
The focus will be on theoretical positions, representative research findings
and representative research methods. (3 lecture hours a week.)
82-566. Interpersonal Relationships in Education
This course will analyze the importance and dynamics of interpersonal
behaviour. Students will be given the opportunity to examine and develop
their own skills in this area. Emphasis will also be placed upon a practical
orientation toward utilizing these skills in the educational environment.
(3 lecture hours a week.)
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