Fall 2011 Undergraduate Calendar

EDUCATION

Consecutive Bachelor of Education Degree

APPLICATION

Candidates wishing to enter the one-year, pre-service program of study must apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre using the on-line application form (www.ouac.on.ca/teas/).

Applications must be received by the Centre by the announced date.
Applicants select one of three possible levels of teaching specialization: Primary-Junior (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6), Junior-Intermediate (Grades 4 to 10), and Intermediate-Senior (Grade 7 to 12). Pertinent theory and exemplary teaching practices are supplemented by directed observation and field experience.

SELECTION OF CANDIDATES

Candidates will be selected for admission to the Pre-Service program on the basis of superior academic qualifications and experience profiles.

The Faculty of Education also offers an Equity Admissions Program.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1) A candidate for admission to the one-year, pre-service program of study leading to the Bachelor of Education (General) Degree and the Ontario Certificate of Qualification must submit proof of graduation with an approved degree from an accredited university.The candidate's university degree program must include at least ninety academic credits or equivalent beyond the Ontario Secondary Diploma (or equivalent.)

2) A candidate who wishes to qualify for the Ontario Certificate of Qualification, Intermediate-Senior concentration, will be required to select two teachable subjects from the following: Business Studies - General, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Studies, Dramatic Arts, English, French as a Second Language, Geography, History, Mathematics, Media Studies, Music-Instrumental, Music-Vocal, Physical and Health Education, Physics, Religious Education in the Roman Catholic Schools, Science (General), Social Sciences-General, and Visual Arts.

Junior-Intermediate candidates will be required to select one teachable subject from the same list, excluding Biology, Chemistry, Computer Studies, Physics and Social Sciences-General.

A candidate for the Intermediate-Senior level must have as prerequisites for the major teachable subject at least ten semester courses or equivalent (thirty credits) and for the minor teachable subject at least six semester courses or equivalent (eighteen credits). Prerequisites for I the Social Sciences-General include courses in Anthropology, Psychology, and/or Sociology. Candidates for the Junior-Intermediate area should have as prerequisites for their teachable subject at least six semester courses or equivalent (eighteen credits). For additional requirements for Music and French as a Second Language see the Faculty of Education website.

3) The following are required of all applicants:
(a) completed application form with the documents noted on form;
(b) birth certificate and Social Insurance Number (S.I.N.);
(c) proof of Canadian Citizenship or permanent residency as defined by the Immigration Act (Canada), or of eligibility for employment in Canada (if the Ontario Certificate of Qualification or a Temporary Letter of Standing is to be awarded);
(d) legal proof of change of name must be submitted where the name being used differs from that shown on the birth certificate.

4) Additional requirements:
(a) Prior to September 15, the candidate must present proof of a tuberculin test as required by the Ontario Ministry of Health. The test must have been administered during the previous twelve months.
(b) An official police criminal record check. The check must have been obtained within the previous six months.
(c) After acceptance, students are required to submit to the Faculty a recent photograph (passport-size) for identification purposes within the Faculty of Education.
(d) Candidates are advised that they are responsible for their own transportation to and from field placements.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

1) The letter grading system of the University is used in reporting courses. Candidates who obtain three or more final course grades below C will not be recommended for certification. Candidates who are unsuccessful in practice teaching or obtain a grade of F in any course will not be recommended for either a degree or certification.

2) Sessional records include term assignments, oral and written tests, and practical work. The general attitude of the candidate to his or her work, adaptability to teaching, and the probability of future success as a teacher may be taken into consideration in determining sessional standing.

3) Final grades awarded are based upon the accumulated evaluation of the candidate. Formal final examinations may be held; however, no formal supplemental examinations will be allowed.

TEACHER CERTIFICATION

The Faculty of Education provides programs and courses in teacher education but does not issue a teaching certificate. The responsibility for teacher certification lies with the Ontario College of Teachers. Upon successful completion of the requirements for teacher certification in Ontario, a recommendation will be made by the Dean of the Faculty to the Ontario College of Teachers indicating eligibility for the Ontario Certificate of Qualification. Candidates who successfully complete either the Consecutive or the Concurrent Programs of Study including Practice Teaching will be awarded the B.Ed. degree of the University of Windsor, and will be recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers indicating eligibility for an Ontario Certificate of Qualification.

OUTLINE OF STUDY
All courses are offered over two semesters unless otherwise indicated.
The number of lecture hours per week is indicated in parentheses after each course listed.

Required Courses for all Divisions:

80-201. Human Development and Differentiated Instruction (3)
80-202. Educational Foundations and Instructional Design (3)
80-207. Contemporary Social Issues in Education (1.5)
80-499. Practice Teaching

Additional Required Course (for Catholic Candidates in all Divisions wishing to teach in the Catholic School System:

80-200. Religious Education in Roman Catholic Schools (1)

Additional Requirements for Primary-Junior Candidates:

80-311. Visual Arts Methodology (1)
80-312. Learning with Technologies (1)
80-313. Health and Physical Education Methodology (1)
80-314. Language Arts Methodology (2)
80-315. Mathematics Methodology (2)
80-316. Music Methodology (1)
80-317. Science Methodology (1)
80-318. Social Studies Methodology (1)
Plus electives (1.5 hours/week each semester) chosen from the following courses (some courses will not be offered each year):
80-251. Beginning Time Teachings: Ab/Original Education and Training (1.5)
80-252. Supporting EAL Learners in the Classroom (1.5)
80-253. Teaching for Ecological Literacy, Sustainability and Stewardship (1.5)
80-254. Language and Cultural Engagement (1.5)
80-256. Urban Education (1.5)
80-260. Topics in Elementary Curriculum and Methodology (1.5, one semester)

Additional Requirements for Junior-Intermediate Candidates:

80-321. Visual Arts Methodology (1)
80-322. Learning with Technologies (1)
80-323. Health and Physical Education Methodology (1)
80-324. Language Arts Methodology (1.5)
80-325. Mathematics Methodology (1.5)
80-326. Music Methodology (1)
80-327. Science Methodology (1)
80-328. Social Studies Methodology (1)


Junior-Intermediate candidates must also select one course from the following:
80-352. Visual Arts (3)
80-356. English (3)
80-358. French as a Second Language (3)
80-359. Geography (3)
80-362. History (3)
80-365. Religious Education in Roman Catholic Schools (3)
80-366. Mathematics (3)
80-367. Music-Vocal (3)
80-368. Music-Instrumental (3)
80-369. Health and Physical Education (3)
80-379. Dramatic Arts (3)
80-380. Science-General (3)

NOTE. Junior-Intermediate candidates are not required to take any electives. One optional course from the following list may be taken:
80-253. Teaching for Ecological Literacy, Sustainability and Stewardship (1.5)
80-254. Language and Cultural Engagement (1.5)
80-255. Leadership Experiences in Academic Directions (1.5)

Additional Requirements for Intermediate-Senior Candidates:
80-332. Learning with Technologies
80-334. Language Across the Curriculum (3, one semester)

Plus 3 hours/week each semester of electives chosen from the following list (some courses will not be offered every year):
80-253. Teaching for Ecological Literacy, Sustainability and Stewardship (1.5)
80-254. Language and Cultural Engagement (1.5)
80-255. Leadership Experiences in Academic Directions (1.5)
80-257. Teaching, Learning and Student Success (1.5)
80-331. Visual Arts Methodology (1.5, one semester)
80-333. Health and Physical Education Methodology (1.5, one semester)
80-335. Mathematics Methodology (1.5, one semester)
80-336. Music Methodology (1.5, one semester)
80-337. Science Methodology (1.5 one semester)
80-338. Social Studies Methodology (1.5, one semester)


Intermediate-Senior candidates must also select two teachable courses from the following:
80-352. Visual Arts (3)
80-353. Computer Studies (3)
80-354. Media Studies (3)
80-356. English (3)
80-357. Social Sciences-General (3)
80-358. French as a Second Language (3)
80-359. Geography (3)
80-362. History (3)
80-365. Religious Education in Roman Catholic Schools (3)
80-366. Mathematics (3)
80-367. Music-Vocal (3)
80-368. Music-Instrumental (3)
80-369. Health and Physical Education (3)
80-370. Business Studies-General (3)
80-373. Biology (3)
80-374. Chemistry (3)
80-376. Physics (3)
80-379. Dramatic Arts (3)
80-380. Science-General (3)

EDUCATION: GENERAL INFORMATION AND PROGRAM REGULATIONS

EDUCATION: PRE-SERVICE COURSES

EDUCATION: IN-SERVICE COURSES

EDUCATION: PROGRAMS

EDUCATION: INSTRUCTORS

GENERAL UNDERGRADUATE REGULATIONS