EDHS 502A - Learning and Teaching at the Adult Level

1.5 units (fi 6)(VAR, 3-0-0)

Priority given to graduate students in the Master of Education in Health Sciences Education program. This course examines theories of learning and the related implications for effective education in health sciences education. Students will explore how educator/learner orientation, characteristics, and actions, and resource constraints influence learning outcomes in health sciences practice. Sections are offered at an increased rate of fee assessment.

EDPS 410 - Ethics and Law in Teaching

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This course will examine the ethical and legal responsibilities of teachers. Among the topics addressed will be the following: punishment and child abuse; freedom of speech and academic freedom in schools; parents' rights and teachers' professional autonomy; issues of quality such as inclusive education and the problems of racism and sexism; fairness in assessment and evaluation; teachers' private lives and public obligations; indoctrination and the teaching of value. It is recommended that students take EDU 100 (EDU 300 for After Degree students), 210, and 211 prior to taking this course. Restricted to third, and fourth year Education students. May contain alternative delivery sections; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

EDPS 541 - Change and Innovation in Education

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Introduces various theoretical and conceptual orientations to organizational learning and organizational change, and involves students in practical projects exploring learning and change in organizational contexts such as workplaces, communities, schools, and post-secondary institutions.

EDHS 502B - Learning and Teaching at the Adult Level

1.5 units (fi 6)(VAR, 3-0-0)

Priority given to graduate students in the Master of Education in Health Sciences Education program. This course examines theories of learning and the related implications for effective education in health sciences education. Students will explore how educator/learner orientation, characteristics, and actions, and resource constraints influence learning outcomes in health sciences practice. Sections are offered at an increased rate of fee assessment.

EDPS 521 - Adult Learning and Development

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

In this course we will examine key issues in adult learning and development, using concepts discussed in the literature. Content areas include theories of adult learning and development, and related concepts such as learning styles and orientations, personality, motivation, and intelligence. Students may not receive credit for both EDAE 521 and EDPS 521.