Garrett Hajnal, MT, MA (History), BA (Honours)

Area of Study / Keywords

History of Education Progressive Education Transnational History History Education Social Studies Textbook Use

EDEL 335 - Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary School Social Studies

An introduction to planning, resources, curriculum and strategies for meeting students' needs through social studies. Students will learn through hands-on engagement and demonstrate emerging interpersonal teaching competencies through learning activities designed to develop teaching/learning skills and pedagogical knowledge. This course will help students develop and articulate their beliefs, understandings and skills in order to plan, teach, and assess social studies at the elementary level. Pre/corequisite: EDFX 325.

EDPS 410 - Ethics and Law in Teaching

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. Prerequisite: EDFX 200.

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