Academic Calendar 2015/2016 - Curriculum Methods II (Primary/Junior)

EDUC 4444  Curriculum Methods II (Primary/Junior)

Prerequisites:

EDUC 4434

Antirequisites:

EDUC 4454, EDUC 4118, EDUC 4128, EDUC 4138

Hours:

36

Credits:

2.5

Description:

The course consists of three separate components - methods, management and computers. The methods component consists of a study of teaching and learning in the Primary and Junior Divisions. It includes a range of approaches to develop instruction, implementation and evaluation strategies. The management component identifies management strategies appropriate to the developmental needs of primary and junior grade learners, uses a practical and theoretical framework for understanding and managing social interactions in the classroom and develops a personal, proactive plan for classroom management. The computer component provides an introduction to the roles of information technology in teaching and learning.