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Undergraduate Catalogue: Education Course Descriptions

The following outlines of course content are correct at the time of writing, although the material (or the order in which it is covered) may be subject to change.

1. All courses are 3 credit hours each, unless otherwise indicated.

2. When a course contains two separate components (certain BIO options), the time allocated may not be split equally between the two.

3. Normally, a course will not be run without a minimum enrolment of students.

EDC101: Principles of Education

The principles of education that create the conditions for learning. Learning theories that help the teacher become effective as his or her knowledge of the theories are put to test in classroom practice.

EDC102: History of Education

The beginnings of education and how it has developed through the ages. The study of the history of education in countries where  early civilization started and how this has influenced the patterns of the history of education in Southeast Asia and in Cambodia.

EDC103: Philosophy of Education

The philosophical theories such as realism, idealism, pragmatism, existentialism and other philosophies and how these could help educators improve the educative process such as the formulation of the objectives, the designing of curriculum, the methods of teaching and in many areas of learning.

EDC104: Psychology of Education

The study of both behavior and mental processes of the students and how these affect their learning. The socio-cultural environment is also studied.

EDC201: Sociology of Education

The influence of education on social institutions and other elements in society.

EDC202: Teaching Methodology

The methods of teaching and classroom management that bring about learning. These are the deductive method, the inductive method, the demonstration method, the lecture method, and other methods. Lesson planning is included in this course.

EDC203: Curriculum and Textbook Development

The process of organizing learning experiences for the learners based on their needs, abilities, and interest.

EDC301: Testing and Evaluation

Development of test materials and how to evaluate them.

EDC302: Intensive Classroom Observation (6 credits)

A course of observation of real classrooms and analysis of typical classroom events.

EDC303: Cognitive Development

A specialized look at the development of children’s cognitive abilities and how these relate to teaching method and material.

EDC304: Special Needs

Teaching children with special needs. This course looks at the various problems children experience in their school life with regards to learning. The basis of remediation of learning difficulties will be covered.

EDC305: Guidance and Counseling

Knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of guidance and counseling in the teaching and learning setting.

EDC401: Intensive Teaching Practicum (9 credits)

An extended course giving students the opportunity to practice teaching in a real classroom.

EDC402: Non-Formal Education

Non-Formal Education and Education-For-All schemes are designed to provide adult literacy and education for those already out of school.

EDC403: Material Design for Primary Education

Production of curriculum based instructional materials that could enhance learning. This includes writing of syllabus and modules

EDC404: Uses of IT in Education

 
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THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBODIA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THESE CATALOGS AS IT SEES FIT, SO THAT WE HAVE THE NECESSARY FLEXIBILITY IN AN EVER-EVOLVING WORLD.

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