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Department of Educational Psychology & Special Education, College of Education

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Courses in this department are offered according to availability as listed in the applicable Registration Guide.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE COURSES
EPSE 258.3 (Formerly EPSY 258.3)
Learners and Learning
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): EFDT 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.

EPSE 337.3
Self Discipline or Developing Responsible Learners
1/2(3L–1.5S–1.5P)
Prerequisite(s): EPSE 258; STTC

Teacher candidates will examine their beliefs about education, learning, their own behaviour, and that of students in their care. A variety of philosophical perspectives will be studied and students will be encouraged to develop their own unique and personal orientation for guiding the learning process and the development of students’ self-discipline in a supportive classroom environment.

EPSE 390.3 (Formerly EEXC 390.3)
Exceptional Learners
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): EPSE 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.

EPSE 414.3 (Formerly EEXC 414.3)
Exceptional Learners in Classroom
1&2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): EPSE 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.

EPSE 416.3 (Formerly EPSY 411.3 and EPSY 425.3)
Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling
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 EPSY 411 or EPSY 425.

EPSE 417.3 (Formerly EPSY 412.3)
Introduction to Counseling
1/2(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.

EPSE 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.

EPSE 441.3 (Formerly EPSY 441.3)
Introductory Statistics in Education
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): 3 credit units in Educational Psychology or permission of the instructor.

Provides the student with an overview of descriptive statistics and basic psychometric concepts, with specific attention to problems of measurement and research in education and counselling. The emphasis is on application rather than derivation. No specific mathematical background is required.

Note: Especially recommended for students needing to fulfill the statistics requirement for admission to M.Ed. programs. Students with credit for PLSC 314.3, GE 210.3, STAT 242.3, STAT 245.3, STAT 246.3, COMM 104.3, PSY 233.3 or STAT 244.3 may not take this course for credit. Students who wish to use this course toward an Arts & Science credit should first refer to Statistics Course Regulations in the Arts and Science section of the Calendar.

EPSE 448.3 (Formerly EPSY 448.3)
Assessing Learning in Classroom
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): 3 credit units in Educational Psychology or permission of the instructor.

Provides training in the skills involved in assessing student achievement. Students will learn how to construct various measuring devices such as paper and pencil tests, performance tests, assignments, portfolios, and observation schedules. Students will also learn how to summarize, interpret and report assessment results.




Special Topics

These courses are offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations. Students interested in these courses should contact the department for more information.
EPSE 498.3

1/2(3S)

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