Teaching and Learning: Science and Technology (Gr. Dip.) (30 credits)
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)
Program credit weight: 30
Program Description
The Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning Science and Technology focuses on philosophical and educational theory in relation to the teaching profession, as well as - specifically - curriculum studies, pedagogy, indigenizing praxis, diversity and inclusive educational practices, assessment, and language and policy in Quebec education.
Required Courses (30 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 550 | Indigenizing Pedagogy and Curriculum. | 3 |
Indigenizing Pedagogy and Curriculum. Terms offered: Summer 2026 Diverse social, cultural, linguistic, political, and pedagogical histories of Indigenous communities. Indigenous ways of knowing and worldviews. | ||
| EDER 615 | Introduction to Philosophy of Education. | 3 |
Introduction to Philosophy of Education. Terms offered: Summer 2026 Explores questions, aims, debates and modes of inquiry that characterize philosophical approaches to studying educational questions. Introduces philosophy of education as a distinctive field of educational research and may focus on figures or themes of contemporary interest. | ||
| EDPS 600 | Foundational Professional Seminar | 3 |
Foundational Professional Seminar Terms offered: Summer 2026 Foundational seminar designed to foster critical thinking about the complex educational endeavour of becoming a teacher, including what shapes the development of teachers’ roles, identities and professionalism. Topics include: community, families, relationships, conflict management, and trauma-informed practices. Review of the Québec Education Program and professional repository documentation of developing individual teacher identity and professional competencies. | ||
| EDTL 515 | English Exam for Teacher Certification. | 0 |
English Exam for Teacher Certification. Terms offered: Summer 2026 Requirement of the Quebec Ministry of Education, the exam assesses competency in the language of instruction. | ||
| EDTL 520 | Perspectives on Knowledge in Mathematics and Science. | 3 |
Perspectives on Knowledge in Mathematics and Science. Terms offered: Fall 2026 A variety of perspectives on construction of knowledge in mathematics and science and how the products of scientific and mathematical practices are shaped by broader social, cultural, and political forces. | ||
| EDTL 525 | Teaching Science and Technology. | 3 |
Teaching Science and Technology. Terms offered: Winter 2027 This course will build prospective teachersâ•Ž pedagogical knowledge and practices to teach principles of engineering and technical design, analysis of technical objects, and problem-based learning approaches to solve developmentally appropriate problems. Application of scientific concepts to technological solutions will also be emphasized to effectively integrate science and technology education. | ||
| EDTL 604 | Techniques for Planning and Assessment. | 3 |
Techniques for Planning and Assessment. Terms offered: Summer 2026 Classroom planning and assessment in the Quebec context including backward design, writing learning objectives, assessment for, of, and as learning, differentiated planning practices, and the creation of assessment tools. Classroom opportunities to foster and assess creativity and problem-based learning while balancing the constraints posed by standardized testing and other evaluation and reporting responsibilities. Quebec Ministry of Education professional competencies are addressed and assessed throughout. | ||
| EDTL 607 | Language and Policy in Quebec Education. | 3 |
Language and Policy in Quebec Education. Terms offered: Summer 2026, Winter 2027 Structure and organization of education in Quebec considered from historical, political, language, social, administrative and legal perspectives. Enables students to contribute to the educational system in their roles as leaders of educational thought and change. All addressed through the development of professional competencies. | ||
| EDTL 609 | Supporting Diverse Learners | 3 |
Supporting Diverse Learners Terms offered: Summer 2026 Current research and practice in educating students who have a variety of individual needs and strengths. The complex interplay between individual and contextual factors that impact learning in the modern classroom. Examination of abilities/disabilities, school and classroom dynamics, and teachers' roles in promoting an inclusive environment. Focus on applicable, practical skills such as curriculum design and modification, formal/informal assessment procedures, universal design for instruction, home-school collaborations, and differentiated instruction. Quebec Ministry of Education professional competencies are addressed and assessed throughout. | ||
| EDTL 625 | Applied Methods in Teaching Science in Secondary School. | 3 |
Applied Methods in Teaching Science in Secondary School. Terms offered: Fall 2026 Organization of learning experiences in ways that support students in developing science process skills and understanding the unifying themes, issues of equity, and the nature of science. Mobilization of digital technologies and relevant Quebec Ministry of Education professional competencies for teachers are addressed and assessed throughout. | ||
| EDTL 626 | Advanced Applied Methods in Teaching Science in Sec. School. | 3 |
Advanced Applied Methods in Teaching Science in Sec. School. Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027 Organization of learning experiences in ways that support students in developing science process skills and understanding the unifying themes, issues of equity, and the nature of science. Mobilization of digital technologies and relevant Quebec Ministry of Education professional competencies for teachers area ddressed and assessed throughout. | ||