Academic Calendar - 2024
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2024
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAM
Faculty of Education - Initial Teacher Education Program
The Faculty of Education offers the Bachelor of Education program (B.Ed.). The program comprises four consecutive semesters, each involving 14 weeks of course work, field work, and practicum. Orientation takes place just prior to the Labour Day weekend. Classes begin immediately after Labour Day and conclude at the end of December the following year.
The basic program requirement for Teacher Candidates is 6.75 – 8.0 credits of course work (depending on Program Stream) and 2.00 credits of Field Experiences including Practicum. One credit of course work is normally equivalent to 72 hours of class time plus additional out-of-class-work.
Module/Program Information
Core Courses, 2.25 credits:
All students are required to complete the following Foundations courses:
0.50 credits: Social Foundations 5007
0.75 credits: Psychological Foundations 5009
0.25 credits: Research & Assessment to Improve Student Learning 5013Q
0.50 credits: Mental Health Literacy and Safe Schools 5020
0.25 credits: Indigenous Education: Decolonizing Pedagogy for Teachers 5423Q/S
Field Experiences, 2.00 credits:
All students are required to complete the following Field Experiences:
1.50 credits: Practicum (3 x 0.50)
0.50 credits: Alternative Field Experience
(non-credit) Transition to Professional Practice 5008Q
Curriculum Courses for the Primary/Junior Program, 4.00 credits:
In addition to the Core Courses and Field Experience, students will complete:
0.75 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary Language Arts 5174
0.50 credits: Adaptive Instruction in Reading and Writing 5438
0.25 credits: Supporting English Language Learners 5439Q/S
0.75 credits: Teaching and Learning Mathematics (PJI) 5180K
0.25 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary Art 5171Q/S
0.25 credits: Health and Physical Education 5172Q
0.25 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary Music 5175Q/S
0.50 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary Science & Technology 5178
0.25 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary Social Studies 5177Q/S
0.25 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary Dance & Drama 5179Q/S
Teaching Option:
French as a Second Language at the Elementary and Secondary Level (1.5 credits): 5108
Curriculum Courses for the Junior/Intermediate Program, 3.5 credits:
In addition to the Core Courses and Practicum, students will complete:
0.75 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary Language Arts 5174
0.25 credits: Supporting English Language Learners 5439Q/S
0.75 credits: Teaching and Learning Mathematics (PJI) 5180K
0.25 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary Art 5171
0.25 credits: Health and Physical Education 5172Q
0.25 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary Music 5175
0.50 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary Science & Technology 5178
0.25 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary Social Studies 5177Q/S
0.25 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary Dance & Drama 5179
Teaching Option:
Music (1.0 credits): 5137 and 5239 (in place of 5175 above)
Religious Education (0.5 credits): 5138
French as a Second Language (1.5 credits): 5108
Curriculum Courses for the Intermediate/Senior Programs, 2.75 - 3.5 credits:
In addition to the Core Courses and Field Experience, students will complete:
1.0 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Secondary Schools (teaching subject 1)
French Students: 5107 (1.5)
Music students: Instrumental Music (0.5) AND Vocal Music (0.5)
1.0 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Secondary Schools (teaching subject 2)
0.25 credits: Supporting English Language Learners 5439Q/S
0.50 credits: A Pedagogy of Multiliteracies 5457
0.25 credits: Teaching Grades 7 & 8 5425
Specialty Courses:
In addition to Core Courses, Curriculum Courses, and Field Experiences, students will complete courses within ONE of the following specialties:
Mixed P/J, J/I, and I/S Advanced Studies in the Psychology of Achievement, Inclusion, and Mental Health (1.00):0
0.50 credits: Psychology (Part 1) 5001
0.50 credits: Research Capstone in Psychology (Part 2) 5002
Mixed P/J, J/I, and I/S International (1.00):
0.50 credits: International Education in a Globalizing World (Part 1) 5474
0.50 credits Research Capstone in Teaching and Learning in Intercultural Contexts (Part 2) 5475
Mixed P/J, J/I, and I/S Urban Education (1.00):
0.50 credits: Urban Schools 5477
0.50 credits: Research Capstone in Urban Schools: Critically Reflective Practice (Part 2) 5468
I/S STEM (1.00 FCE):
0.50 credits: STEM Education (Part 1) 5465
0.50 credits: Research Capstone in Curriculum & Pedagogy in STEM Education (Part 2) 5468
P/J ECE (1.00 FCE):
0.50 credits: Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Learning in Early childhood Part 1 5460
0.50 credits: Research Capstone in Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Learning in Early Childhood (Part 2) 5459
P/J & J/I French (1.5 FCE):
1.5 credits: French as a Second Language at the Elementary and Secondary Level 5108 (J/I: Will also double as Specialty Course.
P/J & J/I: Not required to take electives)
I/S French (1.00 FCE):
0.50 credits French as a Second Language at the Elementary and Secondary Levels (Part 1) 5410
0.50 credits Research Capstone in French as a Second Language at the Elementary and Secondary Levels 5411
P/J & JI Mathematics Through the Arts (1.00 FCE):
0.50 credits: Designing Aesthetic Experiences for Young Mathematicians (Part 1) 5485
0.50 credits: Research Capstone: Engaging the Wider Community in Support of Mathematics Learning (Part 2) 5487
Elective Courses:
For those wishing to teach in Roman Catholic Schools: Teaching in Catholic Elementary Schools 5445, 0.50 credits
I/S Only Electives
0.5 Teaching for Equity and Social Justice (may not be taken by those in the Urban Specialty) 5424
0.25 Supporting Struggling Readers and Writers in the Secondary Classroom 9440
0.5 Teaching in Roman Catholic Secondary Schools 5446
Other Electives for P/J, J/I, & I/S
0.25 credits: 2SLGBTQI+ Studies in Education 5458
0.25 credits: Parent Engagement and Supporting Newcome and Minoritized Families 5499
0.25 credits: Ecojustice and Climate Action in Education
Other elective choices vary from year to year.
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAM
Faculty of Education - Initial Teacher Education Program
The Faculty of Education offers the Bachelor of Education program (B.Ed.). The program comprises four consecutive semesters, each involving 14 weeks of course work, field work, and practicum. Orientation takes place just prior to the Labour Day weekend. Classes begin immediately after Labour Day and conclude at the end of December the following year.
The basic program requirement for Teacher Candidates is 6.75 – 8.0 credits of course work (depending on Program Stream) and 2.00 credits of Field Experiences including Practicum. One credit of course work is normally equivalent to 72 hours of class time plus additional out-of-class-work.
Module/Program Information
Core Courses, 2.25 credits:
All students are required to complete the following Foundations courses:
0.50 credits: Social Foundations 5007
0.75 credits: Psychological Foundations 5009
0.25 credits: Research & Assessment to Improve Student Learning 5013Q
0.50 credits: Mental Health Literacy and Safe Schools 5020
0.25 credits: Indigenous Education: Decolonizing Pedagogy for Teachers 5423Q/S
Field Experiences, 2.00 credits:
All students are required to complete the following Field Experiences:
1.50 credits: Practicum (3 x 0.50)
0.50 credits: Alternative Field Experience
(non-credit) Transition to Professional Practice 5008Q
Curriculum Courses for the Primary/Junior Program, 4.00 credits:
In addition to the Core Courses and Field Experience, students will complete:
0.75 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary Language Arts 5174
0.50 credits: Adaptive Instruction in Reading and Writing 5438
0.25 credits: Supporting English Language Learners 5439Q/S
0.75 credits: Teaching and Learning Mathematics (PJI) 5180K
0.25 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary Art 5171Q/S
0.25 credits: Health and Physical Education 5172Q
0.25 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary Music 5175Q/S
0.50 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary Science & Technology 5178
0.25 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary Social Studies 5177Q/S
0.25 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary Dance & Drama 5179Q/S
Teaching Option:
French as a Second Language at the Elementary and Secondary Level (1.5 credits): 5108
Curriculum Courses for the Junior/Intermediate Program, 3.5 credits:
In addition to the Core Courses and Practicum, students will complete:
0.75 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary Language Arts 5174
0.25 credits: Supporting English Language Learners 5439Q/S
0.75 credits: Teaching and Learning Mathematics (PJI) 5180K
0.25 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary Art 5171
0.25 credits: Health and Physical Education 5172Q
0.25 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary Music 5175
0.50 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary Science & Technology 5178
0.25 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary Social Studies 5177Q/S
0.25 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary Dance & Drama 5179
Teaching Option:
Music (1.0 credits): 5137 and 5239 (in place of 5175 above)
Religious Education (0.5 credits): 5138
French as a Second Language (1.5 credits): 5108
Curriculum Courses for the Intermediate/Senior Programs, 2.75 - 3.5 credits:
In addition to the Core Courses and Field Experience, students will complete:
1.0 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Secondary Schools (teaching subject 1)
French Students: 5107 (1.5)
Music students: Instrumental Music (0.5) AND Vocal Music (0.5)
1.0 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Secondary Schools (teaching subject 2)
0.25 credits: Supporting English Language Learners 5439Q/S
0.50 credits: A Pedagogy of Multiliteracies 5457
0.25 credits: Teaching Grades 7 & 8 5425
Specialty Courses:
In addition to Core Courses, Curriculum Courses, and Field Experiences, students will complete courses within ONE of the following specialties:
Mixed P/J, J/I, and I/S Advanced Studies in the Psychology of Achievement, Inclusion, and Mental Health (1.00):0
0.50 credits: Psychology (Part 1) 5001
0.50 credits: Research Capstone in Psychology (Part 2) 5002
Mixed P/J, J/I, and I/S International (1.00):
0.50 credits: International Education in a Globalizing World (Part 1) 5474
0.50 credits Research Capstone in Teaching and Learning in Intercultural Contexts (Part 2) 5475
Mixed P/J, J/I, and I/S Urban Education (1.00):
0.50 credits: Urban Schools 5477
0.50 credits: Research Capstone in Urban Schools: Critically Reflective Practice (Part 2) 5468
I/S STEM (1.00 FCE):
0.50 credits: STEM Education (Part 1) 5465
0.50 credits: Research Capstone in Curriculum & Pedagogy in STEM Education (Part 2) 5468
P/J ECE (1.00 FCE):
0.50 credits: Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Learning in Early childhood Part 1 5460
0.50 credits: Research Capstone in Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Learning in Early Childhood (Part 2) 5459
P/J & J/I French (1.5 FCE):
1.5 credits: French as a Second Language at the Elementary and Secondary Level 5108 (J/I: Will also double as Specialty Course.
P/J & J/I: Not required to take electives)
I/S French (1.00 FCE):
0.50 credits French as a Second Language at the Elementary and Secondary Levels (Part 1) 5410
0.50 credits Research Capstone in French as a Second Language at the Elementary and Secondary Levels 5411
P/J & JI Mathematics Through the Arts (1.00 FCE):
0.50 credits: Designing Aesthetic Experiences for Young Mathematicians (Part 1) 5485
0.50 credits: Research Capstone: Engaging the Wider Community in Support of Mathematics Learning (Part 2) 5487
Elective Courses:
For those wishing to teach in Roman Catholic Schools: Teaching in Catholic Elementary Schools 5445, 0.50 credits
I/S Only Electives
0.5 Teaching for Equity and Social Justice (may not be taken by those in the Urban Specialty) 5424
0.25 Supporting Struggling Readers and Writers in the Secondary Classroom 9440
0.5 Teaching in Roman Catholic Secondary Schools 5446
Other Electives for P/J, J/I, & I/S
0.25 credits: 2SLGBTQI+ Studies in Education 5458
0.25 credits: Parent Engagement and Supporting Newcome and Minoritized Families 5499
0.25 credits: Ecojustice and Climate Action in Education
Other elective choices vary from year to year.