Students will conduct a pedagogical inquiry following pedagogical documentation processes. Final product will include the curation of the pedagogical inquiry. (.5 credit)
This course is taught Online (synchronous and asynchronous).
The Faculty of Education invites applications for a Limited Duties Instructor to teach Research Capstone in Early Childhood Education, Part 2 in the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program. This course provides teacher candidates with the opportunity to conduct a pedagogical inquiry following pedagogical documentation processes, culminating in the curation and presentation of their inquiry as a final product.
The successful candidate will guide teacher candidates through the pedagogical inquiry process, support their development of research questions and documentation strategies, and mentor them as they reflect on and share their learning and inquiry outcomes. The course emphasizes practitioner-based research situated in early childhood education contexts.
- Prepare and deliver course content in alignment with the approved course objectives and learning outcomes.
- Develop the course outline in consultation with the course coordinator and in accordance with Faculty guidelines.
- Support teacher candidates in the design and implementation of their pedagogical inquiry projects, including inquiry framing, pedagogical documentation, and curation of the final product.
- Facilitate learning through a combination of synchronous (real-time) and asynchronous teaching activities, as applicable.
- Provide timely, constructive feedback on student work and support teacher candidates throughout the inquiry process.
- Promote a reflective, inquiry-based, and inclusive learning environment that fosters teacher candidate success and well-being.
- Assess student work and assign final grades in accordance with university policies on academic integrity, assessment, and feedback.
- Communicate effectively with the course coordinator (if applicable) and the Teacher Education Office regarding course progress, student concerns, or any issues related to course delivery.