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Faculty of Education
The Centre for Communications and the Arts
Theatre and the Arts - Drama, Music, Film
Conmunications Studies - Communications,
Creativity,
Group Processes
The Educational Foundations Centre
Behavioral Science Foundations
Social andPhilósophical Foundations
Professional Foundations
The Physical Development Centre
Athletics
Recreation
Research and Professional Development
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THE CENTRE F,
P. COMMUNICATIONS JND
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THE ARTS
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The Centre offers (through course work, seminars, and workshops) studies
in human
conun1catjon
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and creativity.
Students will find these courses relevant to an understanding of human
communication, the dynamics of groups and the nature of the creative process
in
various fields of endeavour.
The following are planned as electives for students proceeding to a de-
gree in the Faculties of Arts, Science or
Education.
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Cormnunications 201-3 (Fall semester)
An intensive examination of the processes of
Communication
and Human
Iteracton, Factors affecting the development of effective communication
and cohesive groups, phenomena of non-verbal counication, stages in group
development, and levels of human interaction will be explored.
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Commuajcatjors 401-3 (Spring semester)
An interdisciplinary seminar designed to
novatLc'n and discovery
in
the sciences and art
on the forms in which Creativity is manifested
and social) inhibiting and facilitating these
permission of instructor only,
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relate the processes
of
in-
forms. Attention will focus
and the factors (individual
processes. Admission by
Projects and Workshops
The Centre will, from time to time, collahc:ace with other departments
of the University and with the Community on studies of Communication within
organizations. Such projects will provide students and
faculty
with oppor-
tunities to be involved directly in inter-disciplinary research, and possible
financial emneratIon in
those cases
where outside agencies support the
projecta
General Eduatj.,n
Each aemestr a nu.ber of Gneral Education Courses will be given by
the Centre. Ccuras
Will
include Explorations in Music, Explorations in Draica
and the Theatre, Explorations in Communication and Creativity, Explorations
in
the Visual Arts.
Details of particular
courses offered for each semester may be obtained
fro: the Regicrar.
Prcgramrns and ActIvLtes
The Centre also offers in each semester a varied ptograne of plays, co
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exhibitIons,
demons traions and film showings. These provide students in
all Paculties with opportunities to create, participate in and experiment with a
rzx;e of
artistic
events
and
activities,
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The establishment of Behavioural Science Foundations at this
University is a reflection of the need for a multi-disciplinary
approach to education. The programs are offered to students in
the Faculties of Arts, Science and Education as electives for
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Education 201-3 Theory of Education (to be offered each semester)
This course will be concerned with an intensive examina-
tion of the process whereby persons are educated. Study
will be made of the educational thought of a selection
of great writers and thinkers. The purpose of the course
is to inform and to provoke students to philosophical
thought on education.
BSF 421-3 Learning and the Process of Education
(to be offered each semester beginning September 1966)
A critical examination of the theoretical and research
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contributions of the behavioural sciences to the under-
standing of learning within the context Of formal educa-
tiona]. environments, (Permission of the Instructor is
required by students for entry to this course.)
BSF 422-3 Co
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nitive Development
(to be offered each semester beginning September 1966)
This course ia concerned with the nature and development
of higher thought processes in children and adolescents.
This subject will be viewed as common to different
behavioural
sciences, (Permission of Instructor is required
by students for entry to this course.)
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HiCAL FOUNDATIONS
The following courses are offered as electives for students proceeding
to a degree in the Faculties of Arts, Science or Education. Educa-
tion 202 (Education in a Modern Society) is required for teacher
certification. Students planning a career in education or post-
graduate work in social and philosophical foundations of education
are advised to include the three courses in their degree programs.
Education 202-3 Education in a Modern Society (offered each semester)
Attention in this course will focus on the ways by which learning comes
about in a modern society. Critical assessment will be made.of the
institution of schools, the function of media in education and socio-
political factors influencing education.
SPF 411-3The
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Development of Educational Ideas an& Institutions
(to be offered each semester beginning September 1966)
An outline of the histoical evolution of educational practices and
institutions from Plato's 'Guardian Man' to Skinner's 'Planned Man',
Emphasis will be placed on the social and philosophical issues
affecting educational practices and development in the various periods.
Permission of the Instructor is required by students for entry to this
course.
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Issues in World Education
(to be offered each semester beginning September 1966)
A study of the relationship between socio-economic and philosophical
factors in educational development. The emergence of contemporary
educational systems is considered in a number of countries in relation-
ship to such fa:tors as urbanism, industrialization and changing popula-
tion patterns. Emphasis is placed on the aims of education and the
analysis of values underlying educational policy.
P
ermission of the
Instructor is required by students for entry to this course.
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Profeicnal
Fi'.dations
Profeasonal Foundations hae, as its major responsibility,
the organizing and conducting of the thres
star Professional
Development Program, The staff of Professional Foundations assists
students in developing effective teaching procedures based
upon an
understanding of the learner, the learning environment, the curriculum,
and other related matters. In this activLty, Professional Foundations
receives
assistance
from many of the departme.ts in the university
including those within the Faculty of Education.
In addition to the Professional Dai1elopant
Program,
Professional Foundations, in conjunction with Social and Philosophical.
Foundations, Behavioural Science Foundations, and other university
departments, is preparing programs of
graduate
study.
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Ldmissio
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GnraJPeijnns
1. Students must
make separate applc.ation
for
admission to the
Professional rJlo
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m€nt Program. The application should be
completed two months prior to conz'ncement of studies In the
program.
2.
Students
wishing
to enter the program ruist first complete pre-
requisite studies in Arts or Science. The duration of such
studies wiil
vary
according
to
the teaching certificate desired.
(See certification requiremerLt3 P ( ) ).
3. Students ma
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be required to disc.ontlnne stidIes In the
Pro-
fessionel
1oprent Program at the dIscretion of the Faculty
of
Edtcatira.
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It is expected that meat students will wih to complete the
program .
in three. consecutive semesters. However, students with
valid
reasons may be given permission to interrupt their
participation in the program.
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be ask,d to submIt viUnce of good health and
moral chacsc;er before being coniciered for admission to the
program.
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Description of the Program
The Professional Development Program is three semesters in
duration. Professional studies and activities are arranged in the
following sequence:
education 401 (Introduction Period)
The first half of the first semester is devoted to observa-
tion and experience in a B.C. school. Students are sent immediately in
groups of four to work as a team with a teacher selected by the univer-
sity as an Associate in Education. The Associate will be assisted by
the university faculty and other school staff as circumstances permit.
Students will observe, plan lessons, teach, evaluate, and participate as
widely as possible in school routines and programs.
fAucation 402 (Reading Period)
Students will return to the university campus for a half-
semester of study to consolidate the learning of their school experience
and to extend their knowledge of the theory of education. This period
will be organized in three parts:-
a)
General Seminar - 4 hours per week
Students will be exposed to knowledge required by all teachers
including studies in school law, organization and administration,
learning theory, evaluation theory and techniques, classroom
practices, etc.
b)
Special Seminar - 6 hours per week
Students will receive instruction in their fields of interest by
grade level and subject specialties,
C)
Free Reading
Students will be guided through a program of reading designed to
explore the educational subjects of special interest to each.
duc•at!on_403 (Supervised Teaching)
Students will devote a. whole semester to classroom experience
supervised by another university-appointed Associate in Education. The
school placement will be appropriate to the grade level and subject
specialties which the student teacher expects to practice after graduation.
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Students
will be expected to assume quickly a large measure
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of independent responsibility, and to par'icipate in a wide range of
teaching, evaluating and supervisory activities.
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NOTE
1. School placements In Education 401 and 403 will range
throughout the province, giving students the opportunity,
to explore a variety of education environments. The
faculty will endeavor to arrange. school placements
in
accordance with students' expressed interests and desires,
2. Education 403 will not be offered in the suer semester.
Education 401,
402,
and 404 will be offered in the summer
semester.
;ducat Ion 404
Students will undertake a semester of studies in Arts,
Science or Education which will permit the achievement of one or
more of the following objectives:
a)
To strengthen or diversify subject matter background in teaching
subjects.
b)
To acquire skills and kncwledge in ochcr recognized school
activities, e.g. fine and performing arts,
physical education,
etc.
C)
To rectify course deficiencies,
teacher certification (see P (
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To explore new subject areas of
relevant to education and to fu
In additiDrt, students will
curriculum studies.
if any,
in subject9 required for
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indi7idi:a1. interest which are
ture profes.icnal goals.
pr .ipa:e in a seminar of
NOTE -
Course progranf.ng in
this semester will he
designed
in
close
cooperation with a faculty mcmber to ensure optimum freedom of
student choice within
the lim
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tations of certification pre-
requisites.
