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EEL419 Introduction to Professional Practice (8)

Abstract

This subject introduces students to the foundational concepts and practices of teaching. Students will use their knowledge and observations of children, classrooms and schools to develop an understanding of the complex nature of the learner and teaching. The subject acknowledges and begins to explore the influence of children's diversity on the learning and teaching process. The subject critically examines assessment practices. With this knowledge students will begin to plan effective, culturally relevant and responsive lessons that recognise diversity and promote equity and social justice.  

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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One termHD/FLSchool of Teacher Education

Enrolment restrictions

This subject is restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Primary Education Studies.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to describe and critically analyse the Ontario College of Teachers? Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards;
  • be able to identify and critically examine the rights and responsibilities of teachers in Ontario;
  • be able to observe and critically interpret practitioner and learner behaviour;
  • be able to outline and develop beginning strategies for creating and sustaining an inclusive and safe learning community;
  • be able to critically examine culturally relevant, responsive pedagogies that recognise diversity and promote equity and social justice;
  • be able to discuss and apply different pedagogies;
  • be able to analyse the elements of effective lesson planning; and
  • be able to compare and contrast assessment for, as and of student learning.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • The OCT Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards.
  • The rights and responsibilities as teachers in Ontario.
  • Strategies for observing and interpreting practitioner and learner behaviour.
  • Strategies for creating and sustaining an inclusive learning community - investigate strategies for building a safe classroom environment.
  • Diversity, equity and social justice – culturally relevant, responsive pedagogies (including First Nation, Metis, & Inuit, cultural and linguistic diversity, special needs).
  • Introductory pedagogical practice.
  • Introductory lesson planning.
  • Introductory assessment – use of student data, as, for and of.

Specialised Resources

Students require a laptop computer and/or appropriate mobile device.

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.