Application of practical nursing theory in an acute medical and surgical setting for nursing care of adult clients and their families. Focus is on acute variations of chronic illness in a hospital setting.

This introductory Indigenous Studies course is designed to introduce students to Indigenous worldviews and Indigenous Ways of Knowing through Indigenous teachings on the land. The course will emphasize learning and experiences away from campus and the representation of the diverse perspectives of Indigenous peoples in northwestern Alberta. Through learning experiences with Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Cultural Advisors, students will develop awareness of Indigenous Knowledge, culture, and ecological stewardship. Students are advised that some travel within the Grande Prairie region is required for this course.

This course will cover more detailed grammatical patterns, including verb tenses and their uses. Aural/oral skills will continue to develop through increased use of French in class and laboratory practice. This course cannot be taken for credit if the student has taken French 30 (French Grade 12) at the High School level.

This is the entry-level course for students who have chosen French. Basic conversational vocabulary will be covered, as well as verbal structures including past tense. You will develop aural/oral skills through drills, directed dialogue and music. This course cannot be taken for credit if the student has taken French 20 (French grade 11) or French 30 (French grade 12) at the high school level.

Six-week field experience, placed with a mentor teacher in either an elementary or secondary setting depending on the student’s chosen pathway. The focus is on integrating knowledge and skills around formative assessment, classroom management, effective lesson planning and instructional strategies. Preparation for the field experience will include seminars to support and ready preservice teachers for the complexities of teaching in schools.

This course focuses on the unique approaches of teaching and learning in secondary schools. Students will be introduced to major constructs of curricula, instructional strategy, and assessment related to secondary teaching. The course will also have a focus on contemporary issues in teaching in a secondary setting and approaches to engage adolescent youth in an equitable and inclusive manner.

This course introduces the components necessary for effective literacy instruction in the elementary classroom. Course content will focus on the early literacy components (phonological awareness, oral language, concepts of print), as well as text forms, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and writing.   Pre-service teachers will examine research-based structures, teaching strategies, and pedagogies that are proven effective in the elementary classroom and will practice these strategies in learning labs.

This course is designed to build foundational numeracy skills for K-6 learners, emphasizing the knowledge, skills, competencies, and dispositions required to apply mathematics in authentic situations. Students will deepen their understanding of the progressions of key concepts, the interconnected ideas of mathematics, and the sequencing of curriculum, while gaining confidence in both learning and teaching mathematics. Through hands-on experiences, research, reflection, and collaborative learning labs, participants will explore effective instructional strategies and develop the tools to engage and support all students in meaningful mathematical thinking and learning.

This course includes key theoretical topics and pedagogical applications for effective assessment practices. Students will gain skills in designing and implementing formative and summative assessment practices which relate to curricular outcomes and promote learning for students.

The primary objectives of this course are to facilitate the integration of various effective classroom assessment practices into pedagogical planning and instruction. This course aims to enhance the systematic collection and analysis of pertinent data that will inform instructional decision-making and evaluation, foster heightened student engagement, and ultimately elevate students' overall learning of the outcomes.

This course examines foundational concepts, practices, and skills relevant to science education. Pedagogical perspectives and knowledge of child development will broaden students’ understanding of the role of a teacher in fostering wonder and connecting science to children’s everyday lives. A focus will be placed on instructional approaches allowing for curiosity, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry while exploring curriculum. Students develop skills in designing, implementing, and assessing engaging learning experiences to gain confidence and preparedness for teaching science to diverse learners.