Queen's University

Education Calendar

2009-2010 Academic Year

Professional Studies (PROF)
PROF 100/0.25 Critical Issues and Policies     (PJ)
An introduction to issues and policies that are critical for beginning and experienced teachers in elementary schools. It invites candidates to build on their experiences in classrooms and associate schools, to begin to learn about their legal rights and responsibilities as teachers, to begin to learn about adapting instruction for exceptional learners and about equity issues they will face in schools.
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PROF 101/0.25 Critical Issues and Policies     (IS)
This course is an introduction to issues and policies that are critical for beginning and experienced teachers. It invites candidates to build on their experiences in classrooms and associate schools, to begin to learn about their legal rights and responsibilities as teachers, to begin to learn about adapting instruction for exceptional learners and about equity issues they will face in schools.
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PROF 105/0.25 Critical Issues and Policies in First Nations Classrooms (PJIS)
(Aboriginal Teacher Education Community-Based students only)
This course is an introduction to issues and policies that are critical for beginning and experienced teachers in Aboriginal education. It invites candidates to build on their experiences in classrooms and associates schools, to learn about their legal rights and responsibilities as First Nations teachers, to learn about adapting instruction for exceptional Aboriginal learners, and to learn about equity issues they will face in Provincial and First Nations schools.
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PROF 110/0.25 Introduction to Teaching (Concurrent Year 1)          
Fall term, 18 hours.  Current issues in education, introduction to professionalism and effective teaching, reflective practice, learning theory and creating a positive classroom environment, begin professional portfolio.
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PROF 115/0.25 Introduction to Curriculum (Concurrent Year 1)            
Winter term, 18 hours. Basic introduction to lesson planning, considering Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and resource documents, introduction to assessment, introduction to teaching and learning strategies, peer review of professional portfolio to date.
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PROF 150/0.5 Concepts in Teaching and Learning (PJ)
This course includes four modules that deal with basic issues and concepts at the Primary-Junior level in the following areas:  assessment and evaluation, psychology of learning and development, philosophy of education, and social contexts of education. The social contexts module may encompass concepts from both sociology of education and history of education. Each module will involve a set of readings and an assignment or other assessment procedure. Module instructors may choose a large group presentation format, an online format, or combination of both. Teacher candidates must receive a passing grade in all four modules in order to pass the course. 
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PROF 155/0.5 Concepts in Teaching and Learning (IS)
This course includes four modules that deal with basic issues and concepts at the Intermediate-Senior level in the following areas:  assessment and evaluation, psychology of learning and development, philosophy of education, and social contexts of education. The social contexts module may encompass concepts from both sociology of education and history of education. Each module involves a set of readings and an assignment or other assessment procedure. Module instructors may choose a large group presentation format, an online format, or a combination of both. Teacher candidates must receive a passing grade in all four modules in order to receive a pass in the course.  
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PROF 180/0 School Law and Policy (PJIS)
This course, obligatory for all candidates seeking an Ontario Teacher’s Certificate, will provide an overview of the legal aspects of teaching in Ontario.  Attention will be focused on the Education Act 1974 and the Teaching Profession Act, R.S.O. 1970 and selected regulations supporting these statutes.  Candidates will receive basic information about the legal duties of education personnel; the teacher’s contract of employment and related job security procedures; and the purposes, structure and practices of the teacher associations in Ontario.
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PROF 190/0.25 Theory and Professional Practice (Final Year Concurrent and Consecutive)  (PJ)
Focuses on connecting practicum experiences with on-campus learning and introduces the process of constructing and documenting professional knowledge. This course emphasizes understanding and improving teaching and learning and associated classroom practices.
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PROF 191/0.25 Theory and Professional Practice (Final Year Concurrent and Consecutive)   (IS)
Focuses on connecting practicum experiences with on-campus learning and introduces the process of constructing and documenting professional knowledge. This course emphasizes understanding and improving teaching and learning and associated classroom practices.
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PROF 192/0.13 Theory and Professional Practice, Part 1 (Tech)
(Technological Education Internship students only)
Introduction to the process of constructing and documenting professional knowledge acquired by the students' classroom experience. 
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PROF 193/0.12 Theory and Professional Practice, Part 2 (On-line course) (Tech)
(Technological Education Internship students only)
This course is delivered online using ICT. Begins the process of constructing and documenting professional knowledge acquired by experience. With an emphasis on classroom activities and teaching strategies, opportunities are provided to interpret and modify practices from one's own perspective and that of experienced teachers, fellow teacher candidates, and relevant educational literature. An E-Portfolio is required. 
Prerequisite: PROF 192
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PROF 195/0.25 Theory and Professional Practice in Aboriginal Education   (PJ)
(Aboriginal Teacher Education Community-Based students only)
This course begins the process of constructing and documenting professional knowledge acquired from experience. With an emphasis on Aboriginal classroom activities and Aboriginal teaching strategies, the course provides opportunities to interpret and modify practices from one's own perspective and that of experienced teachers and fellow Aboriginal teacher candidates. Relevant educational literature, which emphasizes Aboriginal orientations and perspectives, will be utilized.
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PROF 211/0.25 Professional Development (Concurrent Year 2)   (IS)
Literacy and numeracy at the secondary school level, basic introduction to concepts of Guidance, characteristics of the non-academic stream, basic introduction to concepts of alternative school models and adolescents at risk.
EXCLUSION: PROF 130
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PROF 310/0.5 Critical Issues and Policies  (Concurrent Year 3) (PJ)
Deals with issues and policies that are critical for beginning and experienced teachers at the Primary and Junior levels. Invites candidates to build on their experiences in classrooms and associate schools, and to begin to learn about their legal rights and responsibilities as teachers, about adapting instruction for exceptional learners, and about equity issues they will face in schools.
EXCLUSION: PROF 120
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PROF 311/0.5 Critical Issues and Policies (Concurrent Year 3)  (IS)
Deals with issues and policies that are critical for beginning and experienced teachers at the Intermediate and Senior levels. Invites candidates to build on their experiences in classrooms and associate schools, and to begin to learn about their legal rights and responsibilities as teachers, about adapting instruction for exceptional learners and about equity issues they will face in schools.
EXLCUSION: PROF 135
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