EU481p A1: Principles and Applications of Learning and Development

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EU481p A1: Principles and Applications of Learning and Development (Fall 2024)

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Education

Department : N/A

Campus: Waterloo

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition ID: 8043

Position Title: EU481p A1: Principles and Applications of Learning and Development (Fall 2024)

Term: Fall (September 9, 2024-December 20, 2024)

Mode of Delivery: Lecture, in person

Days/Times: Tuesday, 4:30-7:20pm

Anticipated Class Size: 45-50

Additional Course Requirements: None

Posted on: May 31, 2024

Posting ends: June 15, 2024

Position Summary: This course provides Teacher Candidates with a foundation in established and emerging theories of learning and how they inform and influence teaching practice. Throughout the course, all aspects of development, including physical, social, cognitive, and emotional, will be addressed in a digital, global context with relevant classroom applications. The course will emphasize topics related to the very young and middle-childhood students.

Successful candidate will work with the course lead in order to provide consistency across sections.

Assets for a successful candidate: Doctoral degree in education or related discipline; post-secondary teaching experience in teacher education; Teaching in Ontario schools grades K-10 (especially K-6 level); School leadership experience in the area of learning theories and child development

Qualifications – Required: Master's degree in education or related discipline; Bachelor of Education and/or K – 12 Teaching Certification; K – 12 teaching experience; Evidence of leadership and/or scholarship in the area of learning theories and child development

Qualifications – Discipline: Education or related content area

Qualifications - Areas of Specialization: Learning and Child Development

Qualifications - Professional Designation:

  • Names and Contact Information for Referees
  • Evidence of Good Teaching
  • Verification of highest degree

Optional

  • Teaching Dossier
  • Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)

Applications may be addressed to:
Dr. Tara-Lynn Scheffel

Chair, Part-time Appointment Committee

Faculty of Education

To Apply:

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This appointment is in accordance with the Contract Teaching Faculty and Part-time Librarians Collective Agreement , for which the Wilfrid Laurier Faculty Association (WLUFA) is the exclusive bargaining agent. Applicants are assessed using both the "Appendix H: Assessment of CTF Candidates under 13.6.1" in the collective agreement. Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application.

Please Note:

Candidate Application form (CAF) is used to apply to an individual posting and must be submitted with each application. The completed form is to be uploaded with all other application materials by the deadline listed in the course posting. Refer to Appendix I of the Contract Teaching Faculty Collective Agreement for further guidance about completing the CAF and Appendix H for details on how this form will be scored.

CTF Members (those who have taught a Laurier in the last 36 months) may wish to submit a single application to multiple course postings via the Posted Course Application Form (PCAF) Appendix G, which includes the CAF. The link to the Faculty specific PCAF is included in the email notification of posted courses you would have received from the hiring department/program/area at Laurier. The PCAF is a separate form due within 5 days of the email notification of posted courses and is submitted via Qualtrics. Refer to this notification for the link to the PCAF. Members who do not submit a PCAF may apply for posted course through a separate application for each course. Refer to the collective agreement for additional information on the PCAF.

For Supplementary Remuneration for large classes or multi-section courses, see Article 28.3

Pursuant to Article 13.5 of the Collective Agreement for Contract Teaching Faculty (CTF) and Part-time Librarians, all applicants shall apply electronically. Applications must be received by 23:59 local time of the date on the posting.

Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors.

Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier University's Strategic Academic Plan and is one of Laurier's core values. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates from equity deserving groups. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources at

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In accordance with the requirements of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the successful applicants will be required to prove they are legally able to work in Canada.

Members of the designated groups must self-identify to the appropriate Dean(s) to be considered for employment equity.

All course offerings will be contingent on adequate student registration and subject to budgetary funding.

Members of the Contract Teaching Faculty bargaining unit:

Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit for additional information and the online application system. All applications must be submitted online.

All applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the part-time hiring committee. Only those applicants recommended for a position will be contacted.

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