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Program Requirements
The aim of the M.Ed. in Educational Psychology (Non-Thesis) - Inclusive Education is to educate students on the major theories and practices of inclusive education. The program鈥檚 focus is on diversity in development behavior and attainment, and eco-systemic and cultural models of teaching, learning, and assessment. Similar approaches are taken to understand disability. Graduates will be able to implement effective teaching programs for students across all spectrums of development. Students will develop a strong foundation in the core content and theories of development, disability, inclusion, and methods. The role of schools and communities is also examined. Students will be trained in application and practice through behaviour, literacy assessment and intervention, differentiated teaching planning objectives, and the completion of a Research Project.
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Required Courses (42 credits)
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EDPE 502 Theories of Human Development (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Psychology) : Life course developmental theories to form a foundation for policy and for empirical and applied work with diverse groups, including disability and other equity-seeking groups.
Terms: Fall 2018
Instructors: Burack, Jacob A; Wong, Tracy (Fall)
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EDPE 575 Statistics for Practitioners (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Psychology) : Understanding and interpreting basic statistical procedures used in basic and applied research, including graphs, measures of central tendency and variability, hypothesis testing, and correlations, t-tests, and basic ANOVA designs.
Terms: Winter 2019
Instructors: Bruzzese, Sam; Tullo, Domenico (Winter)
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EDPE 602 Uses of Research Findings in Education (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Psychology) : Basic concepts of educational research for the student who is likely to be a regular consumer of research but only an occasional generator of research and will be able to use common tools of information retrieval.
Terms: Fall 2018
Instructors: Hoover, Michael L; Tullo, Domenico (Fall)
Pre-/Co-requisite: EDPE 575 or equivalent.
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EDPE 635 Theories of Learning and Instruction (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Psychology) : An analysis of the relationship between theory and research about learning and teaching from a historical perspective.
Terms: Winter 2019
Instructors: Hoover, Michael L; Birlean, Camelia (Winter)
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EDPI 543 Family, School and Community (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Inclusive) : Focus on the examination of three important systems in a child鈥檚 life; namely family, school and community, as well as societal influences on student growth, development, and adjustment. Emphasis will be on evidence-based practices in collaborating with families and community organizations to form partnerships, classroom interventions and school-based initiatives to enhance well-being.
Terms: Fall 2018
Instructors: Cohen-Gazith, Karen; Di Stasio, Maria (Fall)
Offered through Summer Studies and Continuing Education.
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EDPI 642 Inclusion: Past, Present & Future (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Inclusive) : Provides a critical analysis of the concept of inclusion with a particular focus on disability within historical, political, and educational contexts and equity seeking groups.
Terms: Fall 2018
Instructors: Conrod, Scott; Erten, Ozlem (Fall)
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EDPI 645 Assessment For Effective Intervention (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Inclusive) : Exploration of practice-based models and approaches to assessment. It emphasises the application of theoretically sound models of assessment to guide interventions for students in inclusive contexts.
Terms: Winter 2019
Instructors: Sladeczek, Ingrid (Winter)
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EDPI 654 Instruction/Curriculum Adaptation (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Inclusive) : Adapting instruction and curriculum for students with special needs; developing individualized programs and methods; building curriculum that addresses both academic and social needs of students.
Terms: Winter 2019
Instructors: Cohen-Gazith, Karen (Winter)
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EDPI 665 Teaching of Reading (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Inclusive) : Reviews contemporary research on reading acquisition and associated language development with a focus on research and theory as the basis for examining current evidence-based practices for supporting learning in diverse classrooms.
Terms: Fall 2018
Instructors: Cohen-Gazith, Karen (Fall)
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EDPI 667 Promoting Social and Emotional Well-Being (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Inclusive) : Promotion of social & emotional well-being in students, classrooms, schools and communities; examination of teacher skills in promoting social & emotional learning, classroom management and climate; social & emotional literacy skills and behaviours; mental, emotional and behavioural health and their relationship to academic achievement and fostering of positive development.
Terms: Winter 2019
Instructors: Konishi, Chiaki (Winter)
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EDPI 691 Research Project 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Inclusive) : Literature survey and research planning.
Terms: Fall 2018, Winter 2019
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2018-2019 academic year.
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EDPI 692 Research Project 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Inclusive) : Preparation of research proposal and commencement of research under supervision of a research director.
Terms: Fall 2018, Winter 2019
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2018-2019 academic year.
- EDPI 693 Research Project 3 (3 credits)
- EDPI 694 Research Project 4 (3 credits)
Complementary Courses (6 credits)
6 credits from the following:
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EDPC 501 Helping Relationships (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Counselling) : A course in the basic principles of human relationships and communication skills, approached from a theoretical and experimental viewpoint. An emphasis will be given to training in basic listening skills, interviewing techniques, and the interpretation of non-verbal behaviour and communication.
Terms: Fall 2018
Instructors: Gazzola, Nicola (Fall)
Offered through Continuing Studies
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EDPC 504 Practicum: Interviewing Skills (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Counselling) : This course will enable students to become practitioners in the field of Applied Social Sciences. Theoretical principles of the helping relationship will be applied in particular situations. Demonstration, lecture, role-playing and psychodrama techniques will be used.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Offered through Continuing Studies
Prerequisite: EDPC 501
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EDPE 515 Gender Identity Development (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Psychology) : Theoretical models and empirical findings relevant to the development of gender identity. Special attention is given to the influence of peers in school settings. Psychological, physiological, parental, peer and cultural influences on gender identity.
Terms: Fall 2018
Instructors: Ruglis, Jessica (Fall)
Offered through Continuing Education.
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EDPE 595 Seminar in Special Topics (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Psychology) : The content of the seminar will vary from year to year and will be announced prior to registration. The seminar may be given by a single instructor or by a group, as the occasion warrants.
Terms: Winter 2019
Instructors: Carsley, Dana (Winter)
Restriction: Permission must be obtained from the Department before registration.
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EDPE 640 Emerging Technologies for Educational Change (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Psychology) : practical, hands-on course grounded in constructivist learning theory using the latest technologies and interfaces. Students work with and explore emerging technologies that impact teaching, learning, research, creative expression and professional development.
Terms: Fall 2018
Instructors: Dub茅, Adam (Fall)
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EDPE 676 Intermediate Statistics (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Psychology) : Analysis of variance, fixed, random and mixed effects, crossed and nested designs; regression models. Computer data processing using existing packages.
Terms: Fall 2018
Instructors: Muis, Krista (Fall)
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EDPE 687 Qualitative Methods in Educational Psychology (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Psychology) : The logics of design and selection of phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, case study and mixed design methods with emphasis on data analysis in light of issues of research purpose, epistemology, reliability and validity.
Terms: Winter 2019
Instructors: Ruglis, Jessica (Winter)
Prerequisites: EDPE 605 or equivalent or permission of the instructor
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EDPI 526 Talented and Gifted Students (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Inclusive) : The psychology and education of exceptionally able children. Definitions, assessment, classroom adaptations, technology, educational programs and educational issues. The course combines theoretical background and practical concerns. Application component: application of teaching methods with exceptionally able students.
Terms: Winter 2019
Instructors: Birlean, Camelia (Winter)
Offered through Continuing Education.
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EDPI 539 Field Work 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Inclusive) : Supervised experience in an approved relevant educational setting.
Terms: Fall 2018, Winter 2019
Instructors: Flanagan, Tara (Fall)
Restriction: Permission of Program Director required.
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EDPI 540 Field Work 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Inclusive) : Supervised experience in an approved relevant educational setting.
Terms: Winter 2019
Instructors: Flanagan, Tara (Winter)
Prerequisite: EDPI 539
Restriction: Permission of Program Director required.
Faculty of Education—2018-2019 (last updated Aug. 22, 2018) (disclaimer)
