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Department of Undergraduate Studies in Education & Aboriginal Education (EDUC) Courses

Education 0190 Student Teaching View Details
Supervised practicum, in the first year of the Indigenous Language Instructor's Program, ILTD section, which deals with planning and implementation of Indigenous Language programs. At each level, there are four parts: (a) student teaching; (b) planning sessions; (c) assemblies; (d) workshops.
Credit Weight: 0.5

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Education 0290 Student Teaching View Details
Supervised practicum, in the second year of the Indigenous Language Instructor's Program, ILTD section, which deals with planning and implementation of Indigenous Language programs. At each level, there are four parts: (a) student teaching; (b) planning sessions; (c) assemblies; (d) workshops.
Credit Weight: 0.5

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Education 0390 Student Teaching View Details
Supervised practicum, in the third year of the Indigenous Language Instructor's Program, ILTD section, which deals with the planning and implementation of Indigenous Language programs. At each level, there are four parts: (a) student teaching; (b) planning sessions; (c) assemblies; (d) workshops.
Credit Weight: 0.5

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Education 0450 Mathematics Competency Exam (Primary-Junior) View Details
The mathematics competency exam (P/J) is offered in early September and early March and must be passed at the 75% level. This exam ensures that all students understand basic mathematical concepts at the Grade 6/7 level.
Credit Weight: 0.0
Grade Scheme: Pass/Fail
Notes: May only be taken by Education students in the Professional Year.

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Education 0451 Mathematics Competency Exam (Junior-Intermediate) View Details
The mathematics competency exam (JI) is offered in early September and early March and must be passed at the 75% level. This exam ensures that all students understand mathematical concepts at the Grade 8/9 level.
Credit Weight: 0.0
Grade Scheme: Pass/Fail
Notes: May only be taken by Education students in the Professional Year.

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Education 0498 Enhancing the Practicum (Pass/Fail) View Details
The focus is on improving classroom teaching performance. A systematic approach to critical reflection on, and inquiry into, the various components of the practicum will be explored: planning, assessment and evaluation, classroom management, differentiated instruction, and establishing a positive classroom environment. Students will learn how to self-assess teaching proficiency, identify their areas for growth, and develop a learning plan that will address those areas that need improvement.
Credit Weight: 0.0
Grade Scheme: Pass/Fail
Offering: 2-0; or 2-0
Notes: May only be taken once and by students in the Professional Program with permission of the Chair of the Department.

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Education 0910 Special Topics View Details
A half-course on a selected topic in Education.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Special Topic: Yes
Offering: 3-0; or 3-0
Notes: Education 0910 may be taken for credit more than once if the topics are different.
Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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Education 1050 Introduction to Education View Details
A critical introduction to the theory and practice of teaching with a focus on the development of teacher identity. Knowledge about the structure and function of education in Ontario's publicly-funded schools and current trends and issues in education will be examined.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 3-0; or 3-0

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Education 1311 Student Teaching (Indigenous Languages) Part 1 View Details
A practical placement in which students have extended opportunity to observe and practice teaching in schools and classrooms appropriate to their level of study. The placements will be arranged by the students in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario College of Teachers, in conjunction with the Faculty of Education.
Credit Weight: 0.25
Grade Scheme: Pass/Fail
Notes: A total of 10 days to be completed before the second summer of study in the program. Students will be recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers for an Interim Teaching Certificate upon successful completion of the first summer of study and this practical placement.

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Education 1351 NASL Methods, Part I View Details
An introduction to the general principles of Native language teaching, stressing development of listening comprehension and speaking skills. Structural and communicative approaches will focus at the lesson level. Micro-teaching will provide practice in the teaching methods under study. Emphasis on lesson planning.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: Offered for 3 weeks in summer term
Notes: For students in the Indigenous Language Teacher's Diploma Program (ILTD).
Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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Education 1352 NASL Methods, Part II View Details
A continuation of the topics of Part I, with the focus broadened to the unit level. The practicum will encourage originality within the bounds of Native language teaching criteria, in the preparation of teaching units.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: Offered for 3 weeks in summer term
Notes: For students in the Indigenous Language Teacher's Diploma Program (ILTD).
Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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Education 1353 NASL Methods, Part III View Details
Consolidation and extension of the principles and techniques presented in Parts I and II with emphasis on reading and writing skills and the relation of the NASL program to the school and community. Focus will be on planning a full year's program. A supervised practicum will provide opportunity to apply skills being learned by teaching a class on one of the following levels: elementary, secondary, adult.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: Offered for 3 weeks in summer term
Notes: For students in the Indigenous Language Teacher's Diploma Program (ILTD).
Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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Education 1354 NASL Methods, Part IV View Details
An examination of the psychology of Native language learning as it relates to other content learning, literacy, analytic skills and literature appreciation. A supervised practicum will provide opportunity to teach a class at a level other than the one taught in Part III.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: Offered for 3 weeks in summer term
Notes: For students in the Indigenous Language Teacher's Diploma Program (ILTD).
Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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Education 1410 Foundations of Indigenous Education in a Canadian Context View Details
An introduction to Indigenous Education in Canada. A critical examination of historical and contemporary issues in education illuminating the impact of federal, provincial and local policies on the near demise of and recent efforts to revitalize Algonquian languages and cultures. An exploration of recent literature that highlights culturally appropriate and culturally based Indigenous education grounded in Indigenous philosophies and the goal of self-determination promoting an understanding and appreciation of Indigenous perspectives. Strategies for integrating this knowledge into personal understanding and into the work and practice of educators.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 3-0; or 3-0
Notes: Restricted to students in the HBEd (Indigenous Teacher Education) P/J and BABEd (Indigenous Learning Major) I/S programs, or with permission from the Chair of the Department of Aboriginal Education.
Course Classifications: Type B: Social Sciences

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Education 1571 Introduction to Teaching View Details
Students will be introduced to a survey of the foundations and contexts of teaching and learning. Topics may include ethics in the classroom, as well as management of classroom routines and records, and the planning and evaluation of student progress. The relationship of Native language instruction to the larger school environment experienced by children will be highlighted. Ministry documents to be examined will include: Ontario Education Act, Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, OSR Guidelines, Safe and Accepting Schools Policy, Growing Success, Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy, the Ontario First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Policy Framework, and other relevant legislation.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: Offered for 3 weeks in summer term
Notes: For students in the Indigenous Language Teacher's Diploma Program (ILTD).
Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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Education 1572 The Development of the Child View Details
An examination of the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual characteristics of children and youth through elementary and secondary school years, with emphasis on the implications in language teacher interaction. Students will study Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) processes through case studies, current research readings and personal experiences (incident reports). Specific strategies for special needs identification, modifications, and assessment are developed.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: Offered for 3 weeks in summer term
Notes: For students in the Indigenous Language Teacher's Diploma Program (ILTD).
Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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Education 1573 Current Issues in Native Language Education View Details
Background will be laid by surveying the policies of educational agencies and professional organizations, the regulations of the Ontario Ministry of Education and other sources to help the language teacher. Ministry documents related to Native languages will be covered. Explores common problems facing language teachers and identify appropriate solutions to these problems.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: Offered for 3 weeks in summer term
Notes: For students in the Indigenous Language Teacher's Diploma Program (ILTD).
Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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Education 1574 Approaches to Bilingual Education View Details
An examination of bilingual education, its strengths and weaknesses, problems and opportunities. Factors in language maintenance and in the selection of bilingual education models will be studied. Each student will prepare curriculum material suitable for one of the models.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: Offered for 3 weeks in summer term
Notes: For students in the Indigenous Language Teacher's Diploma Program (ILTD).
Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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Education 1599 Reflection on Student Teaching View Details
Involves reflection on students' teaching placement experiences, and the use of data and research to inform practice. Students will register for EDUC 1599 in their fourth summer of study, but will be expected to participate in the seminars in each of their second, third, and fourth summers (12 hours per summer, for a total of 36 hours instruction).
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: Offered for 3 weeks in the summer term
Notes: Restricted to students in the Indigenous Language Teacher's Diploma (ILTD) Program.
Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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Education 2050 Introduction to Teaching View Details
An introduction to effective teaching practices in K-12 classrooms that includes a 35-hour field placement in which students have the opportunity to apply select practices with primarily small groups of learners.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Prerequisite(s): Education 1050
Offering: 3-0; or 3-0 plus 35-hour field placement
Notes: Students are required to pass both the field placement and course work in order to pass Education 2050. A Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required for registration in the course. Students must also complete mandatory health and safety training where required and as specified by the partnership school board. Education 2050 may be repeated only once. Students on academic probation may not register for Education 2050.

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Education 2110 Foundations in Mathematics Education View Details
An introduction to elementary mathematics pedagogy and content, with a focus at the Primary level. Young children’s mathematical development will be explored, as well as models, strategies, and ideas developed in inquiry classrooms. Attention is given to mathematics in the home and community.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 3-0; or 3-0
Notes: Restricted to students in the HBEd (Aboriginal Education) program, except with special permission of the Chair of the Department of Aboriginal Education.
Course Classifications: Type B: Social Sciences

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Education 2111 Student Teaching (Indigenous Languages) Part 2 View Details
A practical placement in which students have extended opportunity to observe and practice teaching in schools and classrooms appropriate to their level of study. The placements will be arranged by the students in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario College of Teachers, in conjunction with the Faculty of Education.
Credit Weight: 0.25
Grade Scheme: Pass/Fail
Notes: A total of 20 days to be completed before the third summer of study in the program.

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Education 2130 Teachers of Indigenous Learners in a Canadian Context View Details
A survey of the social, mental and general health conditions of Indigenous people in association with relevant historical contexts, covering a) an exploration of how to distinguish social, medical and mental health conditions that affect learning from learning disabilities, b) helping tools for educators working with at-risk youth, and for liaising with relevant counselling, social work, mental health and medical professionals on behalf of youth and their families, c) existing support networks available to Indigenous youth and their families within Indigenous communities, and d) literature on Indigenous helping approaches.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 3-0; or 3-0
Notes: Restricted to students in the HBEd (Indigenous Teacher Education) P/J and BABEd (Indigenous Learning Major) I/S programs, or with permission from the Chair of the Department of Aboriginal Education.
Course Classifications: Type B: Social Sciences

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Education 2150 Literacy and the Indigenous Child in a Canadian Context, Birth - Age 8 View Details
Based on a social constructivist, reader response perspective on literacy teaching and learning, students will be introduced to theory and exemplary practices which support the early literacy development of Indigenous children from birth to age 8. Students will have opportunities to study and address challenges they may encounter as literacy teachers in the development of young children's oral reading and writing proficiency. They will begin to develop professional knowledge and worldviews, Indigenous children's literature and resources and children's engagement and response through print and multiliteracies.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 3-0; or 3-0
Notes: Restricted to students in the HBEd (Indigenous Teacher Education) P/J and BABEd (Indigenous Learning Major) I/S programs, or with permission from the Chair of the Department of Aboriginal Education.
Course Classifications: Type B: Social Sciences

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Education 2330 Mental Health and Indigenous Education View Details
Focuses on the relationship between mental health, well-being, and student achievement. An Indigenous model of health will be used to describe the teacher's role in health promotion, and identifying students who need additional intervention and support. Supports available for both students and teachers will be addressed.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 3-0; or 3-0
Notes: For students in the Indigenous Language Teacher's Diploma Program (ILTD).
Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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Education 2430 Education Research and Data Analysis View Details
Focuses on how to access and make use of current educational research to inform one's knowledge and practice, and the use of data currently available on learners in one's classroom and school. Assessing students to guide one's own practice.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 3-0; or 3-0
Notes: Restricted to students in the Indigenous Language Teacher's Diploma Program (ILTD).
Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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Education 3010 Indigenous Design and Technology View Details
Focuses on traditional designs, crafts, and technologies of Indigenous Peoples of Canada from pre-contact to the present. Historical and cultural contexts are analyzed as they relate to Indigenous Peoples and their artistic production.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Cross-List(s): Indigenous Learning 3010
Offering: 3-0; or 3-0
Notes: Restricted to students in the HBEd (Indigenous Teacher Education) P/J and BABEd (Indigenous Learning Major) I/S programs, or with permission from the Chair of the Department of Aboriginal Education.
Course Classifications:
  • Type B: Social Sciences
  • Type E: Indigenous Content

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Education 3012 Teaching Indigenous Design and Technology View Details
Focuses on producing and examining Indigenous designs, crafts and technologies, along with the methods for teaching these in the Primary/Junior grades, and an examination of relevant Ontario Ministry of Education and other curriculum documents.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 3-0; or 3-0
Course Classifications:
  • Type A: Humanities
  • Type B: Social Sciences

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Education 3110 Mathematics Education (Advanced) View Details
An advanced course in elementary mathematics pedagogy and content, with a focus at the Junior level. Children’s mathematical development will be explored, as well as models, strategies, and ideas developed in inquiry classrooms. Attention is given to mathematics relevant to an Indigenous context.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Prerequisite(s): Education 2110
Offering: 0-3; or 0-3
Notes: Restricted to students in the HBEd (Aboriginal Education) program, except with special permission of the Chair of the Department of Aboriginal Education.

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Education 3111 Student Teaching (Indigenous Languages) Part 3 View Details
A practical placement in which students have extended opportunity to observe and practice teaching in schools and classrooms appropriate to their level of study. The placements will be arranged by the students in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario College of Teachers, in conjunction with the Faculty of Education.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Grade Scheme: Pass/Fail
Notes: A total of 50 days to be completed before the fourth summer of study in the program.

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Education 3130 Indigenous Parents, Families, and Communities in a Canadian Context View Details
An exploration of traditional and contemporary child rearing practices in the education of the whole child that includes parents, families, and communities. Methods and strategies of respectful approaches, problem solving techniques and positive role modeling to address cultural and linguistic diversity. An emphasis on the importance of oral and written communication, teaming, and the sharing of knowledge about children's learning development through parent and teacher partnerships.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 3-0; or 3-0
Notes: Restricted to students in the HBEd (Indigenous Teacher Education) P/J and BABEd (Indigenous Learning Major) I/S programs, or with permission from the Chair of the Department of Aboriginal Education.
Course Classifications: Type B: Social Sciences

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Education 3131 Digital Learning and Teaching View Details
Aboriginal students bring culturally-specific experiences of territory, land, and community focus to the learning environment. Effective literacy outcomes are supported as students build stories using Aboriginal languages, cultures and knowledge. Students will develop digital resources that give importance to Aboriginal history, bridge Aboriginal learning and current curriculum, and build digital platforms for success in classrooms.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 3-0; or 3-0 (May also be offered in summer term)
Notes: Students who have completed Education 3239 with topic title "Digital Learning and Teaching" may not take Education 3131 for credit. This course is restricted to students enrolled in the Honours Bachelor of Education (Aboriginal Education) P/J program
Course Classifications: Type B: Social Sciences

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Education 3150 Literacy and the Indigenous Child in a Canadian Context, Ages 9 - 12 View Details
Teacher candidates will continue to build on the professional knowledge and skills developed in EDUC 2150, including professional knowledge about the development of Indigenous children's (ages 9-12) oral language, reading and writing proficiency, with particular attention to children with special needs. They will extend their learning to include literacy, such as literacy across the curriculum, critical literacy, media and multiliteracies. An emphasis will be placed on the centrality of Indigenous worldviews within Canada and children's constructions of their Indigenous identity/ies, Indigenous children's literature and resources and response to texts.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Prerequisite(s): Education 2150
Offering: 3-0; or 3-0
Notes: Restricted to students in the HBEd (Indigenous Teacher Education) P/J and BABEd (Indigenous Learning Major) I/S programs, or with permission from the Chair of the Department of Aboriginal Education.
Course Classifications: Type B: Social Sciences

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Education 3235 Contemporary Issues in Indigenous Education in Canada View Details
The focus will be on examining the role of the teacher in developing a better understanding of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Credit Weight: 0.25
Offering: 2-0; or 2-0
Notes: Restricted to students in the HBEd (Indigenous Teacher Education) P/J and BABEd (Indigenous Learning Major) I/S programs, or with permission from the Chair of the Department of Aboriginal Education.
Course Classifications: Type B: Social Sciences

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Education 3330 Technology as a Teaching and Learning Tool View Details
The use of technology to reach and teach students, both by distance learning and in the classroom and school. Includes choosing and assessing technological resources, giving students tools to enhance the power of their learning and performance, and modeling knowledge creation and responsible use of technology.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 3-0; or 3-0
Notes: Restricted to students in the Indigenous Language Teacher's Diploma (ILTD) Program.
Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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Education 3510 Religious Education in Catholic District School Boards in Ontario View Details
An orientation to Religious Education in Ontario's Catholic Schools. Recommended for students planning to teach in a Catholic School.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 3511 Introduction to Teaching French as a Second Language (FSL) View Details
Students will develop their knowledge and understanding of French language acquisition and will be introduced to curriculum and pedagogy for teaching French as a second language with a particular focus on language learning. Students taking this course will also be required to take FSL Part 1 in order to be qualified to teach in a FSL classroom situation. Both written and spoken French competency is a prerequisite; a competency test is also required. A background involving formal education in French programs or schools would be an asset.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term
Notes: Students with the teachable, French as a Second Language (FSL), are not permitted to take this course.

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Education 3512 Literacy Specialization View Details
An exploration of developing children's early literacy and pre-literacy skills, including oral languages skills, phonemic awareness, early decoding, and the use of picture books to promote children's meaning-making. Reading strategies, as well as diagnostic and prescriptive programs (i.e. reading recovery), and use of media literacy will be modelled in context, building upon ideas, concepts, and skills introduced in Education 4031 - Curriculum and Instruction in Language Arts (Primary-Junior), Part 1.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term
Notes: Restricted to Primary/Junior students only.

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Education 3513 Teaching Internationally View Details
Explores different perspectives of education, society and culture, and the unique challenges facing international education. Students will focus on pedagogy in international contexts and develop the skills and personal flexibility essential for success teaching internationally.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 3514 Teaching English Language Learners View Details
Students will gain knowledge and develop their skills in the design, delivery and assessment of English as an additional language to enhance the learning of English language learners in various content and subject areas. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on their own cultural identities as a base for understanding children's cultural backgrounds and identities.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 3515 Teaching in First Nation, Métis and Inuit Communities View Details
Specific areas of focus and strategies are discussed to help prepare for teaching in contexts where the majority of students are First Nations, Métis or Inuit. Relationships and community, teacher, and student expectations are explored. Power, privilege, and sovereignty are examined.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 3516 Critical Digital Literacy View Details
Current innovations in educational technology and their application to the Ontario curriculum are examined. Consideration will be given to the cognitive structures, pedagogical strategies, critical thinking, inquiry process, internet safety, and school board policies that support teaching and learning in a digital context. The impact of technology and the Internet, particularly social media and the tools of the "Read-Write" web, form a significant portion of the course content. Students will also explore relevant digital hardware and software tools to create, communicate, instruct, and inspire.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lecture per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 3517 Teaching Intermediate Mathematics View Details
Provides an in-depth background in the research-based development of pedagogical content knowledge for intermediate level (with an emphasis on Grades 7-8) Mathematics teaching, including knowledge and application of appropriate models, manipulatives, alternate methods, and reasoning.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term
Notes: Restricted to Intermediate/Senior students in the Professional Program only.

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Education 3518 Teaching Intermediate Language View Details
Provides students with the theory, knowledge, and skills to teach Grade 7 and 8 Language.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term or the winter term
Notes: Restricted to Intermediate-Senior students in the Professional Program only

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Education 3519 Mathematics Curriculum for Primary-Junior Teaching View Details
Mathematical concepts and processes needed for effective and conceptually-rich classroom teaching are examined. The course includes a focus on modelling, reasoning, and mental calculations as needed to support problem-based learning in all five strands of the Mathematics curriculum to Grade 7. Standard and non-standard algorithms will be developed via inquiry, modelling, and sense-making.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 2 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term
Notes: Students will not be permitted to register in this course before the September writing of the Math Competency Exam. Registration is compulsory for those students who have not passed the Math Competency Exam, or have special permission of the Chair of Undergraduate Studies in Education (Thunder Bay) or the Chair of Education Programs (Orillia). The course counts as an Education elective, so registering in this course may also involve dropping an Education elective, unless an overload is approved by the appropriate Chair. Restricted to Primary-Junior students only.

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Education 3530 Using the Arts to Enhance Intermediate-Senior Teaching View Details
Provides a framework, knowledge and strategies for using the Arts to support teaching in Grades 7-12 classrooms.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term
Notes: Restricted to Intermediate/Senior students only.

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Education 3531 Environmental Science Community Involvement View Details
Students will secure service learning placements in the local community, and will develop and implement service projects that meet environmental and social needs of the community. With a focus on critical self-reflection grounded in firsthand experience, this course is an introduction to the relationships between education and advocacy, social and environmental justice, school and society, and self and community. Students will build skills for working collaboratively, democratically, respectfully, and effectively on controversial issues.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 2 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term
Notes: Students must be registered in Education 4203 or 4374 to take this course.
Course Classifications: Type A: Humanities

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Education 3910 Special Topics in Education View Details
Topics in education that address current issues and practices in the field.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Special Topic: Yes
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 3920 Special Topics in Education View Details
Topics in education that address current issues and practices in the field relevant to students in the Intermediate/Senior division.
Credit Weight: 1.0
Special Topic: Yes
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term
Notes: Restricted to Intermediate-Senior students only.

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Education 4001 Honours Project View Details
A required culminating project, such as: teaching and learning portfolios, internships or apprenticeships with elders and/or cultural teachers, research, or design of culturally and linguistically relevant resources.
Credit Weight: 1.0
Notes: Restricted to students in the HBEd (Aboriginal Education) program, except with special permission.
Course Classifications: Type B: Social Sciences

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Education 4031 Curriculum and Instruction in Language Arts (Primary-Junior), Part 1 View Details
Familiarizes students with the characteristics and development of young children's language and with the documents provided by the Ontario Ministry of Education for developing Language Arts programs for the primary/junior levels. Topics include: the development of language and thought; the selection, planning, implementation, and evaluation of learning opportunities in viewing, listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The interrelated nature of these abilities will be explored to provide a framework for meeting individual differences in language development.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 2 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4032 Curriculum and Instruction in Mathematics (Primary-Junior), Part 1 View Details
The development, effective instruction, and assessment of children's Mathematics K-6. Students will learn about the research, theory and application of early number sense, algebra, patterning and measurement. They will learn to understand, mathematically model, assess and teach to children's mathematical thinking in these areas.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Corequisite(s): Education 0450
Offering: 2 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4033 Curriculum and Instruction in Science and Technology (Primary-Junior) View Details
Theory, planning, implementation, assessment, resources, and a variety of pedagogical strategies for students to gain confidence in their ability to teach Science and Technology. Students will examine and gain an understanding of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 2 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4034 Curriculum and Instruction in Social Studies (Primary-Junior) View Details
Theory, planning, implementation, assessment, resources, and a variety of pedagogical strategies for students to gain confidence in their ability to teach Social Studies. Students will examine and gain an understanding of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 2 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4035 Curriculum and Instruction in Visual Arts (Primary-Junior) View Details
An examination of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents along with methods and techniques used in teaching Visual Arts in the primary and junior grades. Principles of effective planning, assessment and classroom management will be identified.
Credit Weight: 0.25
Offering: 2 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4071 Curriculum and Instruction in Health and Physical Education (Primary-Junior) View Details
Through experiential and interdisciplinary learning, students will be introduced to a critical study of health and physical education programming at the primary-junior level. Based upon current research in teaching and learning in health and physical education with a focus on physical and health literacy and equity-based practices, students will develop pedagogical knowledge and instructional strategies for teaching Health and Physical Education within the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 2 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4072 Curriculum and Instruction in Language Arts (Primary-Junior), Part 2 View Details
Difference is considered in the classroom in relation to the teaching/learning of Language Arts. Students will become familiar with methods for differentiating instruction to meet the needs of individual language learners, with particular emphasis on teaching across difference. Using literacy across the curriculum is explored.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Prerequisite(s): Education 4031
Offering: 2 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4073 Curriculum and Instruction in Mathematics (Primary-Junior), Part 2 View Details
The development, effective instruction and assessment of children's mathematics K-6. Students will learn about the research, theory and application of advanced elementary number sense, probability, data management and geometry. Students will learn to understand, model, assess and teach to children's mathematical thinking in these areas.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Prerequisite(s): Education 4032
Offering: 2 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4074 Curriculum and Instruction in Music, Dance and Drama (Primary-Junior) View Details
An examination of methods and techniques used in teaching music, dance and drama in the primary and junior grades. Principles of effective planning, instructional strategies, assessment and classroom management will be explored in the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 2 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4079 Teaching Kindergarten View Details
An exploration of knowledge and skills needed to teach Kindergarten with a focus on effective play-based learning environments. Relates child maturation and philosophy to the expectations outlined in the Ontario Ministry of Education Kindergarten Program.
Credit Weight: 0.25
Offering: 2 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4133 Curriculum and Instruction in Health and Physical Education (Junior-Intermediate) View Details
Through experiential and interdisciplinary learning, students will be introduced to a critical study of health and physical education programming at the junior-intermediate level. Based upon current research in teaching and learning, health and physical education, with a focus on physical and health literacy and equity-based practices, students will develop pedagogical knowledge and instructional strategies for teaching Health and Physical Education within the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4134 Curriculum and Instruction in Language Arts (Junior-Intermediate), Part 1 View Details
Students are familiarized with the characteristics of the middle-school child's language and with the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents for developing language arts programs for the junior-intermediate levels. Topics include: the development of language and thought and the selection, planning, implementation, and evaluation of learning opportunities in viewing, listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The interrelated nature of these abilities will be explored to provide a framework for meeting individual differences in language development.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 2 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4136 Curriculum and Instruction in Mathematics (Junior-Intermediate), Part 1 View Details
Research-based teaching methods at the junior and intermediate levels will be explored and applied. Students will learn about concept development of number and operation, measurement, patterning and algebra. They will learn to understand, model, support and assess children's mathematical thinking in these areas as part of problem-based lesson planning and error analysis.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Corequisite(s): Education 0451
Offering: 2 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4137 Curriculum and Instruction in Science and Technology (Junior-Intermediate) View Details
Theory, planning, implementation, assessment, resources, and a variety of pedagogical strategies for students to teach Science and Technology. Emphasis will be placed on the development of scientific literacy and teaching practices that link science and technology to society and the environment. Students will examine and gain an understanding of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4138 Curriculum and Instruction in Social Studies (Junior-Intermediate) View Details
Theory, planning, implementation, assessment, resources, and a variety of pedagogical strategies for students to teach social studies. Students will examine and gain an understanding of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4139 Curriculum and Instruction in Visual Arts (Junior-Intermediate) View Details
An examination of the methods and techniques used in teaching Visual Arts in the junior and intermediate grades. Principles of effective planning, instructional strategies, assessment and classroom management will be explored in the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 0.25
Offering: 2 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4152 Curriculum and Instruction in Language Arts (Junior-Intermediate), Part 2 View Details
Considers difference in the classroom in relation to the teaching/learning of Language Arts. Students will become familiar with methods for differentiating instruction to meet the varying needs of individual language learners. Using literacy across the curriculum is explored.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Prerequisite(s): Education 4134
Offering: 2 of hours lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4153 Curriculum and Instruction in Mathematics (Junior-Intermediate), Part 2 View Details
Further explores problem-based lesson planning, differentiation, questioning, error-analysis, and assessment. In addition, differentiated instruction, action research methodologies, and professional development will be considered.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Prerequisite(s): Education 4136
Offering: 2 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4154 Curriculum and Instruction in Music, Dance and Drama (Junior-Intermediate) View Details
An examination of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents along with methods and techniques used in teaching music, dance and drama in the junior and intermediate grades. Principles of effective planning, assessment and classroom management will be identified.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4155 Curriculum and Instruction in Intermediate French as a Second Language View Details
Prepares students to teach the components of French (speaking, listening, reading and writing) at the intermediate level in both core French and French immersion as specified in the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents. The focus is on the planning and organization of instruction as well as strategies and techniques that enable the acquisition of the second language. Students will prepare lesson and unit plans, learn about assessment and evaluation practices and classroom management strategies.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4156 Curriculum and Instruction in Intermediate General Science View Details
Based upon current research and best practices in teaching and learning science, students will develop their knowledge and understanding of the teaching of general science. The focus is on pedagogical knowledge, and instructional and assessment strategies for teaching general science at the intermediate level within the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4157 Curriculum and Instruction in Intermediate Geography View Details
Based upon current research and best practices in teaching and learning geography, students will examine theoretical foundations and concepts of Geography related to spatial significance, patterns and trends, interrelationships, and geographic perspectives in areas of geographical thinking. The focus is on pedagogical knowledge, and instructional and assessment strategies for teaching Geography at the intermediate level within the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4158 Curriculum and Instruction in Intermediate Health and Physical Education View Details
Through experiential and interdisciplinary learning, students will be introduced to a critical study of health and physical education programming. The focus is on physical and health literacies and equity based practices, and the pedagogical knowledge, and instructional and assessment strategies for teaching health and physical education at the intermediate level within the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4159 Curriculum and Instruction in Intermediate History View Details
Based upon current research and best practices in teaching and learning history, students will develop their knowledge and understanding of the teaching of History. The focus is on pedagogical knowledge, and instructional and assessment strategies for teaching history at the intermediate level within the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4179 Media Literacy in the Middle Years Intermediate Language Arts View Details
Students will explore theoretical perspectives for integrating media and multiliteracies in the language arts program, with an emphasis on new literacies, including media, visual representation, and digital literacies, and the role of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in promoting language learning. Consideration will be given to current trends and issues, as well as to planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the language arts program.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4192 Curriculum and Instruction in Intermediate Mathematics View Details
Based upon current research and best practices in teaching and learning mathematics, students will develop their knowledge and understanding of the teaching of Mathematics. The focus is on pedagogical knowledge and instructional strategies for teaching Mathematics within the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents. Research-based teaching at the intermediate level will be developed and applied. Print and web-based resources will support development of pedagogical content knowledge, planning, teaching, and assessment.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4193 Curriculum and Instruction in Intermediate Music (Vocal or Instrumental) View Details
Based upon current research and best practices in teaching and learning music, students will develop their knowledge and understanding of the teaching of Music. The focus is on pedagogical knowledge, and instructional and assessment strategies for teaching Music (vocal or instrumental) at the intermediate level within the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4194 Curriculum and Instruction in Intermediate Native Languages View Details
Based upon current research and best practices in teaching and learning Native languages, students will develop their knowledge and understanding of the teaching of Native Languages. The focus is on pedagogical knowledge, and instructional and assessment strategies for teaching Native Languages at the intermediate level within the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4195 Curriculum and Instruction in Intermediate Native Studies View Details
Based upon current research and best practices in teaching and learning Native studies, students will develop their knowledge and understanding of the teaching of Native Studies. The focus is on pedagogical knowledge, and instructional and assessment strategies for teaching Native Studies at the intermediate level within the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4196 Curriculum and Instruction in Intermediate Visual Arts View Details
Based upon current research and best practices in teaching and learning visual arts, student will develop their knowledge and understanding of the teaching of Visual Arts. The focus is on pedagogical knowledge, and instructional and assessment strategies for teaching Visual Arts at the intermediate level within the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4200 Curriculum and Instruction in Biology (Intermediate-Senior), Part 1 View Details
Provides a foundation for the development of knowledge and understanding in the teaching of biology, based upon current research and best practices in teaching and learning science. Focuses upon pedagogical content knowledge and instructional strategies for teaching Biology within the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 1.0
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4201 Curriculum and Instruction in Chemistry (Intermediate-Senior), Part 1 View Details
Provides a foundation for the development of knowledge and understanding of the teaching of Chemistry, based upon current research and best practices in teaching and learning science. The focus is upon pedagogical content knowledge and instructional strategies for teaching Chemistry within the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 1.0
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4202 Curriculum and Instruction in English (Intermediate-Senior), Part 1 View Details
Theory and practice in English instruction and curriculum design, based upon current research and best practices in teaching and learning. Includes English literature, composition, oracy, and media literacy in the intermediate and senior divisions across the open, applied, and academic English courses as specified in the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 1.0
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4203 Curriculum and Instruction in Environmental Science (Intermediate-Senior) View Details
Provides a foundation for the development of knowledge and understanding in the teaching of Environmental Science, based upon current research and best practices in teaching and learning science. Focuses upon pedagogical content knowledge and instructional strategies for teaching Environmental Science within the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents. Includes a critical, experiential, and holistic exploration of outdoor ecological education theory, research, and practice as it applies to teaching and learning at the intermediate/senior level.
Credit Weight: 1.0
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4204 Curriculum and Instruction in French as a Second Language (Intermediate-Senior), Part 1 View Details
Prepares students to teach the components of French (speaking, listening, reading and writing) at the intermediate and senior levels in both Core French and French Immersion as specified in the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents. The focus is on the planning and organization of instruction, as well as strategies and techniques that enable the acquisition of the second language. Students will prepare lesson and unit plans, and learn about differentiated instruction, assessment and evaluation practices, and classroom management strategies.
Credit Weight: 1.0
Offering: 4 weeks of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4205 Curriculum and Instruction in General Science (Intermediate-Senior), Part 1 View Details
Provides a foundation for the development of knowledge and understanding of the teaching of General Science, based upon current research and best practices in teaching and learning science. Focuses upon pedagogical content knowledge and instructional strategies for teaching General Science within the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 1.0
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4206 Curriculum and Instruction in Geography (Intermediate-Senior), Part 1 View Details
Based upon current research and best practices in teaching and learning, considers current trends, effective instruction, and assessment in Geography. Theoretical foundations and concepts of Geography related to spatial significance, patterns and trends, interrelationships, and perspectives in areas of geographical thinking. Focuses upon pedagogical content knowledge and instructional strategies for teaching Geography within the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 1.0
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4207 Curriculum and Instruction in Health and Physical Education (Intermediate-Senior), Part 1 View Details
Through experiential and interdisciplinary learning, students will be introduced to a critical study of Health and Physical Education programming at the intermediate/senior level. Based upon current research in teaching and learning Health and Physical Education with a focus on physical and health literacy and equity-based practices, students will develop pedagogical content knowledge and instructional strategies for teaching Health and Physical Education within the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 1.0
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4208 Curriculum and Instruction in History (Intermediate-Senior), Part 1 View Details
Provides a foundation for the development of knowledge and understanding of the teaching of History, based upon current research and best practices in teaching and learning History. Focuses upon pedagogical content knowledge and instructional strategies for teaching History within the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 1.0
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4209 Curriculum and Instruction in Mathematics (Intermediate-Senior), Part 1 View Details
A foundation for the development of knowledge and understanding of the teaching of Mathematics, based upon current research and best practices in teaching and learning. The focus is upon pedagogical content knowledge, planning, instructional strategies and assessment for teaching Mathematics within the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 1.0
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4219 Curriculum and Instruction in Visual Arts (Intermediate-Senior), Part 2 View Details
Uses current research and best practices to support the development of teaching the Visual Arts. An awareness of classroom practices in the context of teaching Visual Arts using the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Prerequisite(s): Education 4226
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4221 Curriculum and Instruction in Music (Vocal or Instrumental) (Intermediate-Senior), Part 1 View Details
Provides a foundation for the development of knowledge and understanding of the teaching of Music, based upon current research and best practices in teaching and learning Music. Focuses upon pedagogical content knowledge and instructional strategies for teaching Music (vocal or instrumental) within the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 1.0
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4222 Curriculum and Instruction in Native Languages (Intermediate-Senior), Part 1 View Details
Provides a foundation for the development of knowledge and understanding of the teaching of Native Languages, based upon current research and best practices in teaching and learning Native Languages. Focuses upon pedagogical content knowledge and instructional strategies for teaching Native Languages within the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 1.0
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4223 Curriculum and Instruction in First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies (Intermediate-Senior), Part 1 View Details
Provides a foundation for the development of knowledge and understanding of the teaching of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies, based upon current research and best practices in teaching and learning First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies. Focuses upon pedagogical content knowledge and instructional strategies for teaching First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies within the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 1.0
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4224 Curriculum and Instruction in Physics (Intermediate-Senior), Part 1 View Details
Provides a foundation for the development of knowledge and understanding of the teaching of Physics, based upon current research and best practices in teaching and learning science. Focuses upon pedagogical content knowledge and instructional strategies for teaching Physics within the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 1.0
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4225 Curriculum and Instruction in Social Sciences - General (Intermediate-Senior), Part 1 View Details
Provides a foundation for the development of knowledge and understanding of the teaching of social science, based upon current research and best practices in teaching and learning Social Sciences. Focuses upon pedagogical content knowledge and instructional strategies for teaching Social Sciences within the context of relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 1.0
Special Topic: No
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4226 Curriculum and Instruction in Visual Arts (Intermediate-Senior), Part 1 View Details
Provides a foundation for the development of knowledge and understanding of the teaching of Visual Arts, based upon current research and best practices in teaching and learning Visual Arts. Focuses upon pedagogical content knowledge and instructional strategies for teaching Visual Arts within the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 1.0
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4236 Curriculum and Instruction in Biology (Intermediate-Senior), Part 2 View Details
Uses current research and best practices to support the development of scientific literacy, science-technology-society-environment connections, and an awareness of the nature of science in the context of teaching Biology using the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Prerequisite(s): Education 4200
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4237 Curriculum and Instruction in Chemistry (Intermediate-Senior), Part 2 View Details
Uses current research and best practices to support the development of scientific literacy, science-technology-society-environment connections, and an awareness of the nature of science in the context of teaching Chemistry using the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Prerequisite(s): Education 4201
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4238 Curriculum and Instruction in English (Intermediate-Senior), Part 2 View Details
Further develops the use of current research and best practices in English secondary instruction. Continued study of the integration and interrelationships among four strands of learning: Oral Communication, Reading and Literature Studies, Writing, and Media Studies. Implications of academic streaming with respect to these strands will be examined.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Prerequisite(s): Education 4202
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4274 Curriculum and Instruction in Environmental Science (Intermediate-Senior), Part 2 View Details
Uses current research and best practices to support the development of ecological literacy, science-technology-society-environment connections, in the context of teaching Environmental Science using relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents. An enhanced focus on the development, adaptability, variability and assessment of curriculum and instruction as it relates to Environmental Science and outdoor ecological literacy.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Corequisite(s): Education 4203
Offering: 2 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4275 Curriculum and Instruction in French as a Second Language (Intermediate-Senior), Part 2 View Details
The focus is on unit and long range planning by looking in depth into the Core French and French Immersion curriculum, and assessment and evaluation practices. Students will demonstrate reflection and evaluate the application of theory into practice by undertaking an action research project.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Prerequisite(s): Education 4204
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4276 Curriculum and Instruction in Geography (Intermediate-Senior), Part 2 View Details
Uses current research and best practices to support the development of deep understanding of geographical concepts. Students will develop relevant activities related to creative approaches to teaching Geography, in the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Prerequisite(s): Education 4206
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4277 Curriculum and Instruction in General Science (Intermediate-Senior), Part 2 View Details
Uses current research and best practices to support the development of scientific literacy, science-technology-society-environment connections, and an awareness of the nature of science in the context of teaching General Science using the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Prerequisite(s): Education 4205
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4278 Curriculum and Instruction in Health and Physical Education (Intermediate-Senior), Part 2 View Details
Students will explore current educational research practices and pedagogies that support the development of student health and physical literacies and school-based health promotion within Ontario, Canada, and around the world.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Prerequisite(s): Education 4207
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4279 Curriculum and Instruction in History (Intermediate-Senior), Part 2 View Details
Uses current research and best practices to support the development of a deep historical knowledge, and an awareness of the nature of history in the context of teaching History using the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Prerequisite(s): Education 4208
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4291 Curriculum and Instruction in Mathematics (Intermediate-Senior), Part 2 View Details
Uses current research and best practices to support the development of Mathematics instruction using the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents. Further development of problem-based lesson planning, differentiation, questioning, error-analysis, and assessment will be explored, as well as differentiated instruction, action research methodologies, and professional development.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Prerequisite(s): Education 4209
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4292 Curriculum and Instruction in Music (Vocal or Instrumental) (Intermediate-Senior), Part 2 View Details
Uses current research and best practices to support the development of instruction in music, and an awareness of the nature of teaching music using the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Prerequisite(s): Education 4221
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4293 Curriculum and Instruction in Native Languages (Intermediate-Senior), Part 2 View Details
Uses current research and best practices to support instruction in Native Languages, and an awareness of the nature of cultural knowledge and research in the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Prerequisite(s): Education 4222
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4294 Curriculum and Instruction in First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies (Intermediate-Senior), Part 2 View Details
Uses current research and best practices to support instruction in First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies, and an awareness of the nature of cultural knowledge and research in the context of the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Prerequisite(s): Education 4223
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4295 Curriculum and Instruction in Physics (Intermediate-Senior), Part 2 View Details
Uses current research and best practices to support the development of scientific literacy, science-technology-society-environment connections, and an awareness of the nature of science in the context of teaching Physics using the relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Prerequisite(s):

Education 4224
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4296 Curriculum and Instruction in Social Sciences - General (Intermediate-Senior), Part 2 View Details
Uses current research and best practices to support the development of social scientific literacy, and an awareness of the nature of social sciences in the context of teaching Social Sciences using relevant Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and policy documents.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Prerequisite(s): Education 4225
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4350 Planning & Evaluation, and Classroom Management Part 1 View Details
Establishing and maintaining a positive and safe learning environment in the classroom is explored and concepts in instructional planning and evaluation introduced. A variety of approaches based on research and theory will be considered and applied to classroom and school situations.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 2 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4351 Educational Psychology, and Inclusive Education Part 1 View Details
An introduction to the study of child growth and development, the learning process and their implications for the work of the classroom teacher. The topic of exceptionalities from a theoretical perspective, including how these impact the learning process and the work of the classroom teacher will be introduced. Higher and lower incidence exceptionalities and controversies in the special needs field are explored.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4353 Social Difference in Education View Details
Considers issues of power, privilege, oppression, and how social differences such as race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, size, and ability make a difference in how, what, and by whom education occurs in schools. Moving beyond a simplistic notion of diversity, this course examines how social difference shapes contemporary education.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4354 Literacy and Learning in the Intermediate-Senior Curriculum View Details
Prepares students in the intermediate/senior division to meet the literacy demands of the various subject disciplines, and to integrate a variety of literacy and oracy approaches in support of student learning. Students will examine the concepts of multiliteracies and critical literacy, and will explore a broad range of instructional strategies and resources. Students will also consider the implications of multiliteracies for planning, development, implementation, and evaluation, and understand what role they can play in supporting at-risk readers and writers.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4355 Effective Intermediate Teaching View Details
Preparation of the intermediate/senior student for middle school (Grades 7-8) teaching through a holistic look at approaches needed for success such as differentiated instruction, effective planning, and classroom management.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4359 Aboriginal Education View Details
The theory, policy, and practice of teaching Aboriginal students. Social, cultural, historical and political contexts of life for Aboriginal Peoples across Canada will be discussed. The history of Aboriginal-non-Aboriginal relations will be explored critically.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term
Course Classifications: Type E: Indigenous Content

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Education 4370 Classroom Management, Part 2 View Details
A consolidation of the knowledge and skills students will need to establish and maintain a positive and safe learning environment in the classroom. Students will use case studies and scenarios from the student practicum experiences to problem-solve solutions to typical classroom management events.
Credit Weight: 0.25
Offering: 2 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4371 The Practice of Inclusive Education (Primary-Junior) View Details
Topic of exceptionalities from a practical perspective, including the needs of exceptional students, strategies for successful inclusion of exceptional students in the classroom, the rights and responsibilities of students and teachers, differentiated instruction, and classroom management.
Credit Weight: 0.25
Offering: 1 hour lectures per week for 9 weeks in the fall term and 9 weeks in the winter term

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Education 4372 Inclusive Education, Part 2 View Details
A continuation on the topic of exceptionalities from a practical perspective, including the needs of exceptional students, strategies for successful inclusion of exceptional students in the classroom, the rights and responsibilities of students and teachers, differentiated instruction, and classroom management.
Credit Weight: 0.25
Offering: 2 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4373 Professional Practice View Details
An examination of the legal foundations of publicly-funded education in Ontario and the application of professional ethics to teaching. A presentation of Professional Learning Communities (PLC) and how they work to collaboratively assess data to guide efforts at improving practice and student outcomes.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4374 Environmental Education View Details
In the face of climate change, environmental degradation, and food and water insecurity, one of the key aims is to explore the interdependent relationship between human and natural systems. Inherently interdisciplinary and with diverse emphases, environmental education occurs in a variety of learning contexts and in an experiential manner. Current environmental education research, theory, policy, curriculum, and practice will be critically examined, as will constraints and possibilities for implementation in Ontario schools.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4375 Democracy and Education View Details
An introduction to the relationship between democracy and education, and the demands democracy places on education. Explores the aims of education and justification for publicly-funded schooling in a democracy, and the history of current policies and practices. Topics will also include critical thinking, critical media literacy, and advocating for change in schools and society.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Offering: 4 hours of lectures per week for 9 weeks in either the fall term or the winter term

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Education 4395 Field Experience View Details
A supervised practical experience during which students observe and practice teaching in alternative and informal instructional settings such as Boys and Girls Clubs, Friendship Centres, after-school activities and Shkoday (AHS). Students will observe and participate, as well as plan, organize and deliver introductory lessons exemplifying best practices in experiential, and interactive learning under the supervision of the course instructor. Practical experience will consist of nine (9) hours of instructional planning with their field experience team, eighteen (18) hours of face-to-face learning experience time with children and youth, followed by an additional nine (9) hours of field experience de-briefing and further refinement of planning.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Notes: Restricted to students in the Honours Bachelor of Education (Indigenous Teacher Education) P/J program, the BABEd (Indigenous Learning) I/S program, and the Specialization as a Teacher of Indigenous Learners, except with special permission of the Chair of the Department of Aboriginal Education.
Course Classifications:
  • Type B: Social Sciences
  • Type E: Indigenous Content

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Education 4398 Student Teaching, Part 1 View Details
A supervised practical placement in which students have extended opportunities to observe and practice teach in schools and classrooms appropriate to their levels of study and/or teachable subjects. The placements are made in accordance with the regulations for Teacher Certification in Ontario and will be determined by the Faculty of Education.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Grade Scheme: Pass/Fail
Offering: A total of 25 days in fall term plus a total of 30 days in winter term
Notes: A Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required for registration in the course. Students must also complete a tuberculosis skin test and mandatory health and safety training where required and as specified by the partnership school board.

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Education 4498 Student Teaching, Part 2 View Details
A supervised practical placement in which students have extended opportunity to observe and practice teach in schools and classrooms appropriate to their levels of study and/or teachable subjects. The placements are made in accordance with the regulations for Teacher Certification in Ontario and will be determined by the Faculty of Education.
Credit Weight: 0.5
Prerequisite(s): Education 4398
Grade Scheme: Pass/Fail
Offering: A total of 25 days in fall term plus a total of 25 days in winter term
Notes: A Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required for registration in the course. Students must also complete a tuberculosis skin test and mandatory health and safety training where required and as specified by the partnership school board.

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