• EDU 4102 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Education (3 units) Fall 2023

Examination of theories of equity in relation to sexism, racism, ableism, and other social inequalities; current trends in universal design and implications in diverse and inclusive settings.

• EDU 4101 Curriculum Development and Evaluation (3 units) Winter 2024

Examination of theories, issues and strategies involved in designing educational programs and courses. Consideration of learning goals and outcomes, instructional methods and formats; strategies of assessments to support learning; evaluating achievement and program success.

• EDU 4103 Theories of Teaching and Learning (3 units) Fall 2024

Examination of major theoretical principles upon which teaching and learning may be based; emphasis on strategies addressing learning in diverse and inclusive settings.

• SCI 4405 Capstone Experience in Science Education (3 units) Fall 2024 or Winter 2025

Capstone project designed by the student to broaden their general knowledge of a selected field in science education. Can include a combination of an extensive critical literature review of a selected topic, a field research project, an applied community-based experience, culminating with a comprehensive presentation of findings. Projects must be supervised by a professor at the Faculty of Science; may be co-supervised by a professor in the Faculty of Education.

• EDU 4104 Technologies and Education: Algorithms, AI and ABCs (3 units) Winter 2025

Critical examination of digital technologies and their usages in past, present and future educational systems. Exploration of innovative digital technologies and systems and usage of digital technologies to enhance the learning experience.