CURS 4502U – Curriculum Studies II: I/S History

This course continues the work begun in CURS 4501U Curriculum Studies I: I/S History, by familiarizing students with more of the content, theories, and practices that are currently advocated by the Ontario Ministry of Education for the teaching of history in intermediate and secondary schools. Students will further explore assessment and the Growing Success document. They will continue to develop their understanding of the mandated curriculum through the creation of a detailed unit plan. Students will explore Aboriginal issues in education, as well as continue to discuss how to accommodate diversity within the classroom. Students will examine in detail the use of reflection as part of effective pedagogy. Students will explore the above topics while engaging in various digital and online technologies both in the classroom and as a means of assessment. Throughout the course students will continue to develop the interpersonal and professional skills necessary to succeed in an educational setting.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): CURS 4501U
Note(s): Restricted to I/S Consecutive BEd students.