Elementary Assessment for and of Learning

Three credits · Undergraduate

This course examines current research and practices in classroom assessment, evaluation, record keeping and communication of student achievement. Three credits. Required Secondary Courses Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Education (S1 and S2) Curricular and instructional concepts will be described, demonstrated, evaluated, and applied in relation to the following subject fields of the school curriculum: 420 A & B Gaelic 421 A & B English 422 A & B Social Studies 423 A & B Mathematics 424 A & B Diverse Cultures (First Nations and African-Canadian Studies) 425 A & B Physical Education 426 A & B Music 427 A & B Science 428 A & B French 429 A & B Visual Arts 441 A & B Business 442 & 450 Drama 448 A & B Family Studies 454 & 455 Mi’kmaq Language Arts Students normally register for one of these eight courses in year one, and a second in year two. The choice is determined by each student’s two subject fields of study. For students pursuing a French or physical education specialization, please consult that section of the Calendar for more details of course sequence. Students with more than two teachable subjects may take additional courses from this list as electives. Six credits per pair. EDUC 432A & B Principles and Practices of Secondary Education (S1) This course emphasizes the foundations of becoming a secondary school teacher. Topics include the professional and ethical role of the teacher, educational planning, the professional development process, reflective practice, teaching strategies, learning processes, classroom environment and management and pedagogy. Three credits each.