EDPSE 258.3
Learners and Learning (Formerly EDPSY 258.3)
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): EDFDT 101 (or corequisite for Sequential Program students)

Assists students to develop an understanding of the characteristics of learners and the learning process in childhood and adolescence, and provides a foundation for meeting the learning needs of students through a variety of teaching-learning models and instructional strategies.

EDPSE 390.3 (Formerly EDEXC 390.3)
Exceptional Learners
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): EDPSE 258.

Introduces students to the concept of exceptionality as it reflects the special needs of individuals for whom they will be responsible in their classrooms, schools, and communities. The philosophy of inclusion will be emphasized. Students will learn how to identify and provide appropriate learning opportunities for children with special needs and ensure that they receive additional services to which they are entitled by the Saskatchewan Education Act and current Regulations. Students will become sensitive to cultural differences, the need to work with families and the importance of early intervention to prevent or ameliorate disability.

EDPSE 410.3 (Formerly EDEXC 410.3)
Language and Communication Disorders in the Classroom
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): EDPSE 390.

Language and communication development and disorders will be studied with emphasis on the impact they have on students' academic, social, emotional and cognitive development. The teacher's role, including classroom identification and assistance for students having language and communication disorders, will be discussed. Classroom and instruction modifications will be presented.

EDPSE 414.3 (Formerly EDEXC 414.3)
Exceptional Learners: Classroom Implications
1&2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): EDPSE 390.

Emphasizes strategies and techniques useful in accommodating children and youth with special learning needs in the regular classroom. Students will learn how to maximize potential for individualization through procedures such as adapting lesson plans, devising alternative evaluation procedures and modifying teaching techniques and materials.

EDPSE 415.3 (Formerly EDPSY 415.3)
Interpersonal Communication and Personal Development
3(3L-1P))
Prerequisite(s): EX PR 402.

Topics include: psychosocial well-being and its social and cultural dimensions, interpersonal, intergroup and intercultural communication, group processes, the management of stress, and conflict resolution. Class activities foster professional and personal development, and help students to acquire strategies and skills applicable to diverse classroom, professional, and community contexts.

EDPSE 416.3 (Formerly EDPSY 411.3 and EDPSY 425.3)
Comprehensive Guidance and Counselling
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): 3 credit units in Educational Psychology or permission of the instructor

Introduction to comprehensive guidance and counselling in school, community, and agency settings. Examines the rationale for and best practices, as well as roles, functions, and ethical practices of personnel involved in guidance and counselling, career education, work education, career resource centres, academic advisement, and student recruitment centres.

Note: Students may not obtain credit for both this course and EDPSY 411.3 or EDPSY 425.3

EDPSE 417.3 (Formerly EDPSY 412.3)
Introduction to Counselling
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): 3 credit units in Educational Psychology or permission of the instructor.

Introduces students to major contemporary theories and practices of individual and group counselling. The primary focus is on preparing classroom teachers and school counsellors for conducting school counselling activities. This is a prerequisite class for the graduate program in counselling in the Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education.

Note: Students may not receive credit for both this course and PSY 257 in a B.Ed. program.

EDPSE 418.3
Special Topics in Educational Psychology and Special Education
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Instructor

Reviews the theoretical and practical bases of emerging trends in educational psychology and special education. Regular faculty with specific expertise or visiting scholars will offer the course periodically.

EDPSE 421.3
Assessing the Needs of Diverse Learners
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Student must hold a B.Ed. degree and have completed EDPSE 390, 410, and 414.

Provides theoretical background and practical assessment
skills for delivery of effective educational programs for students with
special needs. Emphasis is placed on the "why, who, when, where, and
how" working within the collaborative team to design the assessment
plan, gather information, plan and implement services, and monitor
student progress.

EDPSE 422.3
Program Planning for Exceptional Learners
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): EDPSE 421 or approval of the department.

The intent of this class is to provide preparation in the theory of instructional methods and strategies of known to be effective of "best practice" instruction in Special Education. The emphasis in this class is on the organizational and procedural aspects of instruction and is directed toward providing frameworks for instructional decision-making in a variety of instructional environments.