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Early Learning Minor
This minor provides a focus for students wishing to work with children aged three through eight. Students who receive credit for this minor cannot also receive credit for the early learning specialization with the bachelor of general studies program.
Program Requirements
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete
Considers the psychological and physical aspects of human development from conception through middle childhood. Topics include social, emotional, language, cognitive, perceptual and physical development. Prerequisite: PSYC 102.
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete both of
Designed to expand on the theoretical foundations provided in EDUC 464 engaging students in the critical analysis of programming for early learners by surveying a variety of program types and providing both an overview of content areas for further discussion and inquiry specific to curriculum and instruction. Prerequisite: Corequisite: EDUC 464.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Inna Stepaniuk |
Online |
and seven units chosen from the following
An overview of theory, research and practice concerning social emotional development and social interactions and relationships in the school context. Emphasis on the role of peer relationships in development and the role of the school in supporting positive interactions. Prerequisite: EDUC 220 or PSYC 250.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Emily Cameron |
Online |
A study of conceptual and historic foundations of learning disabilities and an introduction to the methodologies of diagnosis and of learning disabilities. Prerequisite: PSYC 250 or corequisite of EDUC 315 or 473. Students may be required to successfully complete a Criminal Record Check.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Sharon Hou |
Online |
Focuses on developing knowledge, skills and strategies to create a rich and stimulating language arts program in the elementary classroom. Issues in reading, writing, speaking and listening will be examined through current theory and teaching practice. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Pooja Dharamshi |
May 12 – Aug 8, 2025: Tue, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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Colleen Elderton |
May 12 – Aug 8, 2025: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Pooja Dharamshi |
May 12 – Aug 8, 2025: Tue, 4:30–8:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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Colleen Elderton |
May 12 – Aug 8, 2025: Thu, 5:30–9:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Offers theoretical and practical information about teaching reading in K-12 general education settings. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403. Students with credit for EDUC 473 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Paul Neufeld |
May 12 – Aug 8, 2025: Tue, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Paul Neufeld |
May 12 – Aug 8, 2025: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Paul Neufeld |
May 12 – Aug 8, 2025: Thu, 4:30–8:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Focuses on teaching elementary school mathematics. Students explore mathematical learning, their own mathematical thinking, and curriculum; and plan mathematical instruction within a consistent framework using appropriate instructional materials and methods. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403. Students must successfully complete an ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV criminal records check. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Sessional |
May 12 – Aug 8, 2025: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Sessional |
May 12 – Aug 8, 2025: Mon, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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Sessional |
May 12 – Aug 8, 2025: Tue, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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Sessional |
May 12 – Aug 8, 2025: Tue, 4:30–8:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Sessional |
May 12 – Aug 8, 2025: Thu, 5:30–9:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Sessional |
May 12 – Aug 8, 2025: Wed, 4:30–8:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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Monica Tang |
May 12 – Jun 20, 2025: Tue, Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students admitted to ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements for university-wide information.
WQB Graduation Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit
Requirement |
Units |
Notes | |
W - Writing |
6 |
Must include at least one upper division course, taken at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV within the student's major subject; two courses (minimum three units each) |
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Q - Quantitative |
6 |
Q courses may be lower or upper division; two courses (total six units or more) | |
B - Breadth |
18 |
Designated Breadth |
Must be outside the student's major subject, and may be lower or upper division: Two courses (total six units or more) Social Sciences: B-Soc |
6 |
Additional Breadth |
Two courses (total six units or more) outside the student's major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements). Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas. |