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Bachelor of Education as a Second Degree
Secondary Teaching Minor
This minor enables secondary PDP, PLP and AHCOTE students to explore a range of curriculum and teaching areas that are applicable to the secondary school program.
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Upper Division Requirements
Students complete 15 units of upper division education course work as listed below, including at least one of:
EDUC 412W - Designs for Learning: Secondary Language Arts (4)
EDUC 414 - Designs for Learning: Secondary Social Studies (4)
EDUC 416 - Designs for Learning: Secondary Science (4)
EDUC 430 - Designs for Learning: Dance (4)
EDUC 457 - Drama and Education (4)
EDUC 459 - Instructional Activities in Physical Education (4)
EDUC 473W - Designs for Learning: Reading (4)
EDUC 477 - Designs for Learning: Art (4)
EDUC 478 - Designs for Learning: Music (4)
EDUC 480 - Designs for Learning: French as a Second Language (4)
EDUC 481 - Designs for Learning: French Immersion Programs and Francophone Schools (4)
EDUC 482 - Designs for Learning: Information Technology (4)
And at least one of the following Q option courses:
EDUC 313 - Numeracy and Society (3)
EDUC 375 - Struggle with Mathematics: Sources and Recovery (3)
EDUC 415 - Designs for Learning: Secondary Mathematics (4)
Designs for Learning: Secondary Mathematics
EDUC 415
Focuses on teaching secondary school mathematics. Students explore mathematical learning, their own mathematical thinking and curriculum; and plan mathematical instruction within a consistent framework using appropriate instructional materials and methods. Prerequisite: One of MATH 152, 155, or 158, and either EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403. Quantitative.
EDUC 454 - Quantitative Approaches to Environmental Education (4)
Quantitative Approaches to Environmental Education
EDUC 454
Integrating mathematical, scientific and socio-cultural methods and processes of learning across the curriculum and in teaching practice. Students will experience and apply approaches that are situated in the practices of environmental and social scientists through modelling, simulation and evaluation. Students who have completed EDUC 452, REM 452, or ENV 452 may not complete this course for further credit. Prerequisite: EDUC 401 and EDUC 402 or Corequisite: EDUC 403.
And at least one of:
EDUC 311 - Foundations in Indigenous Education, Language, and Culture (3)
Indigenous Knowledges, Languages, and Cultures
EDUC 311
An exploration of Indigenous knowledges, languages, and cultures from the geographic region that is currently known as Canada with a specific focus on what is currently British Columbia. Considerations and implications for teaching practices in educational environments will also be explored. Prerequisite: 60 units. Breadth-Humanities.
EDUC 325 - Assessment for Classroom Teaching (3)
Assessment for Classroom Teaching
EDUC 325
A survey of assessment methods that contribute to improving teaching and learning, and for making judgments and decisions about qualities of teaching, the classroom environment, and student achievement and growth. Topics include: goal and task analysis, validity and reliability, observing and assessing classroom processes and environments, self-report methods, assessing student achievement, published tests of achievement and aptitude, marking and reporting. Prerequisite: EDUC 220.
EDUC 326 - Creating Positive Learning Communities (3)
Creating Positive Learning Communities
EDUC 326
Prepares student teachers to design positive learning environments in K-12 classrooms. The focus will be on practical approaches to creating a space in which students and teachers can work successfully together toward common goals. Prerequisite: One of EDUC 100, 220, 230, or 240; or EDUC 401/402, or corequisite EDUC 403.
EDUC 341 - Literacy, Education and Culture (3)
Literacy, Education and Culture
EDUC 341
What counts as literacy and whose literacies are valued? What does this mean for the organization of societies, and for teaching and learning? How is literacy implicated in projects of social ordering, colonialism, oppression and empowerment? This course explores these questions through case studies, histories, policies and place-based investigations of literacy education across the life course and inside and outside formal schooling. Prerequisite: 60 units including three units in EDUC courses.
EDUC 371W - School Health Education (4)
EDUC 422 - Learning Disabilities (4)
Learning Disabilities
EDUC 422
A study of conceptual and historic foundations of learning disabilities and an introduction to the methodologies of diagnosis and of learning disabilities. Prerequisite: PSYC 250 or corequisite of EDUC 315 or 473. Students may be required to successfully complete a Criminal Record Check.
EDUC 426 - Teaching Children and Youth with Special Needs (4)
Teaching Children and Youth with Special Needs
EDUC 426
An introduction to the field of special education including studies of the definitional criteria and characteristics of major categories of special need, and the distinctive instructional challenges associated with these categories. The course focuses on the special learning needs of school age students, both elementary and secondary school levels, and emphasizes both the analysis of issues and treatment needs across the array of special needs. Prerequisite: Students may be required to successfully complete a Criminal Record Check. 60 units including EDUC 220 or PSYC 250, or EDUC 401/402 or Corequsite: EDUC 403.
EDUC 428W - Nature and Nurture of Gifted Students (4)
EDUC 435 - Infusing Global Perspectives into Curriculum (4)
Infusing Global Perspectives into Curriculum
EDUC 435
An examination of the rationale for and concepts of global education including its content, methods and skills objectives, and its place in existing provincial curricula. Prerequisite: 60 units, including three of which must be in Education.
EDUC 437 - Ethical Issues in Education (4)
Ethical Issues in Education
EDUC 437
Ethical problems in education are identified and examined. Four major areas of concern are explored: 1. the normative character of education as a whole; 2. the justification of education; 3. ethical questions related to equality, autonomy, interpersonal relationships, and rights in education; 4. moral education and values education. Prerequisite: 60 units including 3 units in Education.
EDUC 441 - Multicultural and Anti-racist Education (4)
Multicultural and Anti-racist Education
EDUC 441
Focuses on developing approaches for multicultural and anti-racist teaching. Topics include: diversity of race, language and culture among learners; identifying the operation of racism, prejudice and discrimination in classrooms and schools; becoming familiar with a variety of approaches such as: co-operative learning, culturally appropriate assessment, and community involvement to counteract and prevent negative classroom and school dynamics; identifying bias in curriculum resources; and locating entry points in selected curriculum areas (e.g. language arts, social studies, art, music, etc.) for integrating approaches which employ a range of multicultural/anti-racist curriculum resources. Prerequisite: EDUC 100, or EDUC 230, or EDUC 240, or EDUC 250, or EDUC 401/402 or Corequisite: EDUC 403.
EDUC 446 - Law for the Classroom Teacher (4)
Law for the Classroom Teacher
EDUC 446
Provides a fundamental knowledge of law to teach law-related content in the BC curriculum: social studies, science, personal planning, language arts, P.E., social responsibility, and business. Topics: Canadian legal system, legal history, legal reasoning, dispute resolution strategies, the role of the courts, and family, environmental, property and contract laws. Prerequisite: 60 units.
EDUC 448 - Teaching about Justice, Law and Citizenship (4)
Teaching about Justice, Law and Citizenship
EDUC 448
The justification and practise of law-related education in the K-12 curriculum are the subjects of this methodology course. Students will examine the place of law in the curriculum, existing resources and appropriate teaching strategies and will have the opportunity to develop unit plans and curriculum materials. Emphasis is on developing and implementing law-related programs in the classroom. Prerequisite: 60 units including six in education courses. Teaching experience is recommended.
EDUC 467 - Curriculum and Instruction in Teaching English as an Additional Language (4)
Curriculum and Instruction in Teaching English as an Additional Language
EDUC 467
Designed for prospective and beginning teachers to learn more about theory, research, and practice in teaching English as an additional language (EAL) in today's multilingual classrooms. Exploring an integrated approach working with learners to develop language skills through designing and delivering curriculum, instruction and assessment. Prerequisite: 60 units plus one of the following: six units of EDUC course work; or completion of EDUC 401/402; or admission to the Certificate in Teaching ESL program, or co-requisite EDUC 403.
EDUC 471 - Curriculum Development: Theory and Practice (4)
Curriculum Development: Theory and Practice
EDUC 471
Explorations of curriculum theory and processes of development with applications at different levels and in several subject areas. Prerequisite: 60 units.
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