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OISE/UT B.Ed.

The Learning Community, North Option

Overview of Courses 2000/2001

A. Curriculum and Instruction Courses

This course addresses the core content areas of Literacy and Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Social Studies, the Arts (Visual Arts, Music, Drama and Dance), and Physical and Health Education in the Primary/Junior and Junior Intermediate levels.

Primary/Junior candidates will also have one two-hour class per week with a focus on programming for young students. Junior/Intermediate candidates will have one class per week in their subject specialty.

 

B. Teacher Education Seminar

These sessions link the candidates’ experiences across the program, emphasize professional growth, and provide specialized program components.

 

C. Psychological Foundations of Learning and Development

This course focusses on key concepts such as intelligence and motivation, diversity among learners, and external influences on learning.

 

D. School and Society

This course emphasizes relationships between schools and society, the diversity of classrooms, teachers’ professional work, educational policy, and the purposes of education.

 

E. Related Studies Courses

These elective courses allow candidates to pursue individual interests, and deepen and broaden their knowledge and skills.

 

F. Practicum

This course consists of two main components:

(i) orientation to schools, with a focus on school culture and school community;

(ii) classroom practice.

Teacher candidates are assigned, during fall and winter practicum sessions, to schools in our Academy program.

 

G. Internship

The internship, a six week field-based experience occurring from April 30 to May 31, allows candidates to deepen and broaden their skills and knowledge in terms of the Standards of Practice for the teaching profession.

 

**Please note that, in the Learning Community, North Option, the above courses are delivered by a team of instructors who have worked together to plan and deliver a cohesive and integrated program. Our Calendar provides information re: the dates, locations, and specific topics to be addressed, as well as the major assignments and evaluation process.**