Kindergarten and Elementary Education (B.Ed.) - First Nations and Inuit Studies (120 credits)
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)
Degree: Bachelor of Education
Program credit weight: 120 credits
Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Kindergarten and Elementary Education - First Nations and Inuit Studies program requires 120 credits and leads to teacher certification. Interested applicants must contact the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education for admission information; please call 514-398-4527.
Students who have not completed Quebec CEGEP, French Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, or at least one year of university studies prior to commencing the B.Ed. must also complete a minimum of 30 credits of freshman courses (in addition to the 120 credit program) for a total of 150 credits. Students who are admitted as "mature students" are not required to complete the 30 credits of Freshman courses. These students are admitted to U1.
Please note that graduates of teacher education programs are recommended by the University for Quebec Certification to the Quebec Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur. For more information about teacher certification in Quebec, please refer to the Faculty of Education section under "Overview of Faculty Programs", "Undergraduate Education Programs", and "Quebec Teacher Certification".
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Required Courses (78 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 201 | First Year Professional Seminar. | 1 |
First Year Professional Seminar. Terms offered: Summer 2025 Orientation to the culture and community of school and to teaching as a profession. Focus on the general functioning of schools and complexity of the teacher role. Competencies and working professional portfolios will be addressed. | ||
| EDEC 203 | Communication in Education. | 3 |
Communication in Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Written and oral communication in Education (in English): emphasis on strategies for identifying, analyzing and solving writing and speaking problems. Course work based on academic and professional communication in education, with a particular focus on classroom communication. | ||
| EDEC 215 | English Exam for Teacher Certification. | 0 |
English Exam for Teacher Certification. Terms offered: Summer 2025 The English Exam for Teacher Certification (EETC) is a Quebec Ministry of Education-required component of the B.Ed. degree. The exam is coordinated by an independent organization, the Centre for the English Exam for Teacher Certification (CEETC). Consists of a 2-hour exam designed to assess teacher candidates' competency in the language of instruction. Must be completed before the 3rd Field Experience. Students must register for EDEC 215 and register for the EETC on the CEETC website. Students who do not pass after four attempts require permission from the Internships Student Affairs Office to re-take the exam. | ||
| EDEC 216 | Indigenous Language Requirement. | 0 |
Indigenous Language Requirement. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. The Indigenous language requirement is a program requirement. Students will be required to fulfill the Indigenous language competencies of the program through the successful completion of two courses in their Indigenous language. | ||
| EDEC 247 | Policy Issues in Quebec and Indigenous Education. | 3 |
Policy Issues in Quebec and Indigenous Education. Terms offered: Summer 2025 The organization of Quebec education, including Indigenous education, from historical, political, social, cultural and legal perspectives. The implications and contributions of policy decisions to schools, students, and families. | ||
| EDEC 253 | Second Professional Seminar (Kindergarten/Elementary). | 1 |
Second Professional Seminar (Kindergarten/Elementary). Terms offered: Summer 2025 Preparation for the second field experience through development of basic practices in planning and teaching in elementary school classrooms. Competencies and working professional portfolios will be addressed. | ||
| EDEC 262 | Media, Technology and Education. | 3 |
Media, Technology and Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Orientation to the equipment and systems of educational technology. Examination of theories of educational technology, media education and technology education and the exploration and development of possible applications in school settings. | ||
| EDEC 321 | Visions and Realities of Indigenous Education. | 3 |
Visions and Realities of Indigenous Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Exploration of Indigenous traditions and worldviews, and the direction they offer Indigenous education. Consideration of how contemporary Indigenous thought can be translated into education practice. | ||
| EDEC 405 | Fourth Year Professional Seminar (K/Elem). | 3 |
Fourth Year Professional Seminar (K/Elem). Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Preparation for the final field experience and entry into the teaching profession. Emphasis will be placed on developing the ability to demonstrate ethical and responsible professional behaviour in the performance of duties across all professional competencies. Final transition from working professional portfolios will be addressed. | ||
| EDEE 223 | Language Arts. | 3 |
Language Arts. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Different approaches to language arts education in the contexts of kindergarten and elementary classrooms will be investigated. Explores current research and theories related to language and literacy development, learning and teaching. Opportunities for cultivating techniques for aligning language arts pedagogy, curriculum, instruction and assessment will be provided. | ||
| EDEE 230 | Elementary School Mathematics 1. | 3 |
Elementary School Mathematics 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Elementary Education: The first of two courses specially designed for elementary school pre-service teachers. Focused on key areas of what teachers need to know and be able to do to support students' development of mathematical understanding (focus on mathematics content, students' reasoning, and pedagogy). Provides insight and understanding of the Quebec elementary mathematics program. | ||
| EDEE 253 | Kindergarten Classroom Pedagogy. | 3 |
Kindergarten Classroom Pedagogy. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Elementary Education : An orientation to the Kindergarten curriculum. Integration of the school subject areas (language arts, second language, mathematics, social sciences, science, expressive arts, moral and religious education, and physical education) in a manner appropriate to the developmental level of the pre-school child. | ||
| EDEE 260 | Reading Methods - Kindergarten/Elementary. | 3 |
Reading Methods - Kindergarten/Elementary. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Methods and materials for the teaching of reading. | ||
| EDEE 270 | Elementary School Science. | 3 |
Elementary School Science. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Science as a means of exploring and explaining our environment. A study of some of the fundamental concepts and process skills common to most elementary programs. | ||
| EDEE 280 | Geography, History and Citizenship Education. | 3 |
Geography, History and Citizenship Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Designed for elementary school teachers. A multi-disciplinary and cross-curricular investigation of various citizenship education themes, geographical regions and historical periods as outlined in the Quebec Education Program. | ||
| EDEE 283 | Social Studies Pedagogy. | 3 |
Social Studies Pedagogy. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Elementary Education : Programs, materials and strategies for social studies from Kindergarten through grade six. | ||
| EDEE 332 | Teaching Elementary Mathematics 2. | 3 |
Teaching Elementary Mathematics 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Elementary Education: The second of two courses specifically designed for elementary school pre-service teachers. Provides opportunities for the development of increasingly sophisticated knowledge and practices specific to elementary mathematics teaching. Provides insight and understanding of the Quebec modern elementary mathematics program. | ||
| EDEE 353 | Third Year Professional Seminar (Kindergarten/Elementary). | 3 |
Third Year Professional Seminar (Kindergarten/Elementary). Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Theory-based strategies for setting up, managing and teaching in the elementary school classroom. Methods for integrating the individual subject areas in the elementary school curriculum, using the Quebec curriculum as the primary example. Professional portfolios and professional competencies will be addressed. | ||
| EDEE 355 | Classroom-based Evaluation. | 3 |
Classroom-based Evaluation. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. The role of evaluation within kindergarten/elementary school programs. Topics include the kinds of information needed, different techniques for collecting that information, and ways of interpreting it to make educational decisions. Principles and a variety of methods for evaluation are discussed and practiced. | ||
| EDER 360 | Culture and Citizenship in Quebec Context (K/Elem). | 2 |
Culture and Citizenship in Quebec Context (K/Elem). Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Teaching methods and pedagogical resources for programs in ethics and culture in the k/elementary school curriculum. | ||
| EDFE 200 | First Field Experience (K/Elem and Secondary). | 2 |
First Field Experience (K/Elem and Secondary). Terms offered: Summer 2025 Students are assigned to a school for a "participant observer" field experience. Students are expected to apprise themselves of Field Experience dates, duration and responsibilities as outlined on the Internships Student Affairs website at http://www.mcgill.ca/isa. | ||
| EDFE 256 | Second Field Experience (Kindergarten/Elementary). | 3 |
Second Field Experience (Kindergarten/Elementary). Terms offered: Summer 2025 Supervised student teaching. Students are expected to apprise themselves of Field Experience dates, duration and responsibilities as outlined on the Internships and Student Affairs website at www.mcgill.ca/isa. | ||
| EDFE 306 | Third Field Experience (Kindergarten/Elementary). | 8 |
Third Field Experience (Kindergarten/Elementary). Terms offered: Fall 2025 Supervised student teaching in a school. Students are expected to apprise themselves of Field Experience dates, duration and responsibilities as outlined on the Internships and Student Affairs website at www.mcgill.ca/isa. | ||
| EDFE 406 | Fourth Field Experience (K/Elem). | 7 |
Fourth Field Experience (K/Elem). Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Supervised student teaching in a school. Students will be expected to assume a much increased responsibility for student learning, classroom management, and evaluation. Students are expected to apprise themselves of Field Experience dates, duration and responsibilities as outlined on the Internships and Student Affairs website at www.mcgill.ca/isa. | ||
| EDPE 300 | Educational Psychology. | 3 |
Educational Psychology. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Selected theories, models, and concepts relevant to planning and reflecting upon educational practice and improvement. Overview of development, learning, thinking, motivation, individual difference, etc. In relation to applications in classroom teaching and learning, the complementary role of counsellors and psychologists, educational computing and technology. The Youth Protection Act. | ||
| EDPI 309 | Diverse Learners. | 3 |
Diverse Learners. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Inclusion debates; review of the evolution of the history of inclusive education; models of development ( eco-systemic models); characteristics, teaching practices; teachers' roles in inclusive classrooms. Overview of characteristics, causes, needs, and teaching strategies for diverse and exceptional students, teaching and learning for differences in intellectual, emotional, behavioural, sensory, physical and learning domains found in effective inclusive classrooms. Working with families. | ||
| EDPI 341 | Instruction in Inclusive Schools. | 3 |
Instruction in Inclusive Schools. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Developing, planning, implementing and evaluating effective learning programs for diverse learners, and consideration of their more general applicability. Adapting curriculum and instruction for learners with varying abilities, learning styles, and needs. Collaboration with students, families, and other educators (or stakeholders) in the instructional process. Application of adaptations at the classroom and school level for all students in inclusive schools. | ||
Complementary Courses (36 credits)
36 credits of courses selected as described below:
Language - Complementary Component
6 credits from the following language courses chosen according to language group and fluency:
Algonquin
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 270 | Algonquin Heritage Language 1. | 3 |
Algonquin Heritage Language 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Students will develop a basic knowledge of the Algonquin phonological system and gain some understanding of the morphological and syntactic rules, the stress and intonation patterns which control the language, and how Algonquin culture is reflected in the language. | ||
| EDEC 271 | Algonquin Heritage Language 2. | 3 |
Algonquin Heritage Language 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Continues the study of Algonquin syntax and morphology with the objective of improving student literacy. Focus on the oral skills associated with basic and classroom interaction and the difficulties encountered by additional language learners. Additional emphasis on implications for additional language teaching and learning. | ||
| EDEC 272 | Algonquin Language 1. | 3 |
Algonquin Language 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Students will learn the Algonquin phonological system. They will focus on animate/inanimate and inflections for agreement, aspect, tense and number. They will analyze word generation conventions and derive Algonquin labels to describe how Algonquin operates. | ||
| EDEC 273 | Algonquin Language 2. | 3 |
Algonquin Language 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Continues earlier study of the Algonquin language with a focus on complex tenses, complex sentence structures (e.g., conditionals, subordination, embedded structure), and nominalizing verbs and verbalizing nouns. Objective is to develop reading and writing skills. | ||
Cree
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 241 | Cree Language 1. | 3 |
Cree Language 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Students will learn their own phonology and see how the phonological system is reflected in dialects. They will learn the spelling rules and develop their literacy skills in syllabics. Finally, they will derive Cree grammatical terms and begin to study Cree morphology and syntax. | ||
| EDEC 242 | Cree Language 2. | 3 |
Cree Language 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Students will study the morphology and syntax analysis of Cree at a more advanced level and begin the study of word generation conventions. In addition, features of Cree that are difficult in first language acquisition will be highlighted and implications for classroom practice discussed. | ||
Inuktitut
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 289 | Inuktitut Orthography and Grammar. | 3 |
Inuktitut Orthography and Grammar. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Structure and morphology of Inuktitut for teachers working in that language. Use of orthography, both qaliujaaqpait (Roman script) and qaniujaaqpait (syllabics) as established by the Inuit Cultural Association. | ||
| EDEC 403 | The Dialects of Inuktitut. | 3 |
The Dialects of Inuktitut. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Study of the main Eskimo-Aleut dialects from Siberia to Greenland, looking at the effect of Inuit migrations across the Arctic on the development of dialectical differences. The main phonological, grammatical and lexical differences between the dialects and the patterns underlying these differences will be examined. | ||
Mi'gmaw
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 237 | Mi'gmaw Heritage Language 1. | 3 |
Mi'gmaw Heritage Language 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Students will gain a basic understanding of Mi'gmaw syntax and morphology, and stress and intonation patterns of the language. Students will develop literacy and learn what makes Mi'gmaw distinctive as well as how the culture is reflected in the language. | ||
| EDEC 238 | Mi'gmaw Heritage Language 2. | 3 |
Mi'gmaw Heritage Language 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Continues the study of Mi'gmaw syntax and morphology with the objective of improving student literacy. Focus on the oral skills associated with basic and classroom interaction and the difficulties encountered by additional language learners. Additional emphasis on implications for additional language teaching and learning. | ||
| EDEC 239 | Mi'gmaw Language 1. | 3 |
Mi'gmaw Language 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An introduction to the study of the phonological system of Mi'gmaw for the purpose of literacy skills development. Explores Mi'gmaw syntax and morphology, word generation conventions, and Mi'gmaw labeling in order to develop understanding of the functioning of the Mi'gmaw language. | ||
| EDEC 240 | Mi'gmaw Language 2. | 3 |
Mi'gmaw Language 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Students will continue their syntactical and morphological analysis of Mi'gmaw and further develop their reading and writing skills. Features of Mi'gmaw that are difficult for language learners will be highlighted and implications for classroom practice discussed. | ||
Mohawk
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 275 | Mohawk Heritage Language 1. | 3 |
Mohawk Heritage Language 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Students will develop a basic knowledge of the Mohawk phonological system and have some understanding of the morphological and syntactic rules, the stress and intonation patterns which control the language, and how Mohawk culture is reflected in the language. | ||
| EDEC 276 | Mohawk Heritage Language 2. | 3 |
Mohawk Heritage Language 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Continues the study of Mohawk syntax and morphology with the objective of improving student literacy. Focus on the oral skills associated with basic and classroom interaction and the difficulties encountered by additional language learners. Additional emphasis on implications for additional language teaching and learning. | ||
| EDEC 277 | Mohawk Language 1. | 3 |
Mohawk Language 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Students will learn the Mohawk phonological system (including glottal stop, length mark, up and down stress). Syntactically and morphologically, they will focus on the pronoun system (tense included). Word generation conventions will be analyzed and Mohawk labels developed to describe how the language functions. | ||
| EDEC 278 | Mohawk Language 2. | 3 |
Mohawk Language 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Continues earlier study of the predictable items in the Mohawk language and introduces an examination of non-predictable items: irregular verbs, reflexive and semi-reflexive verbs, purposive stem, translocative, etc. Objective is to develop reading and writing skills. | ||
Naskapi
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 227 | Naskapi Language 1. | 3 |
Naskapi Language 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. The phonological system, including syntax and morphology. Word generation conventions will be analyzed and labels will be developed to describe how the language functions. | ||
| EDEC 228 | Naskapi Language 2. | 3 |
Naskapi Language 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. The morphology and syntax analysis of Naskapi at a more advanced level, including the study of word generation conventions. Importance will be placed on developing reading and writing skills. | ||
Education Component
3 credits from:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 233 | Indigenous Education. | 3 |
Indigenous Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An exploration of Indigenous knowledge and pedagogy, primarily in Canada but also world-wide. Consideration of the diverse social, cultural, linguistic, political, and pedagogical histories of Indigenous communities. Examines how a teacher's professional identity and practice can be influenced by an understanding of Indigenous knowledge and worldviews. | ||
| EDEC 248 | Equity and Education. | 3 |
Equity and Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Introduction to and exploration of contemporary issues and theories about equity in education and society in Quebec/Canada from a range of perspectives, including the historical, political, social, and economic. Provides learning opportunities for future educators to critically reflect upon and engage with equity issues and concerns in relation to schooling, including the exploration of classroom resources and activities that foster anti-racism, anti-oppression and intercultural approaches. | ||
| EDEC 249 | Global Education and Social Justice. | 3 |
Global Education and Social Justice. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A cross-curricular, interdisciplinary approach to teaching/creating learning experiences for students. It will foster critical thinking and nurture lifelong global understanding, active engagement and participation in relation to questions of social, economic, and environmental justice, by infusing these issues in the classroom. | ||
| EDEM 502 | Indigenous Family Dynamics and Supporting Institutions. | 3 |
Indigenous Family Dynamics and Supporting Institutions. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Examination of Indigenous family dynamics and educational, social and administrative institutions that support families in the learning process. A study of the interdependency of the various institutions affecting the education of Indigenous children. Relationships of non-educational to educational services. | ||
Science Component
3 credits from:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 374 | Education and the Environment. | 3 |
Education and the Environment. Terms offered: Summer 2025 Familiarizes students with major environmental issues, engages them in interdisciplinary problem-based inquiries and draws attention to the interrelatedness of biotic and abiotic components of the ecosystem. Promotes understanding of the impact of individual and collective civic and economic choices on environmental resources. | ||
| EDEE 273 | Elementary School Science 2. | 3 |
Elementary School Science 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Elementary Education : A study of science programs and teaching strategies appropriate for providing elementary school children with an appreciation of the nature and method of science inquiry. | ||
Religion Component
3 credits from:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDER 309 | The Search for World Views. | 3 |
The Search for World Views. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An approach to the study of world views including both religious and non-religious perspectives. This course explores humanity's major religious traditions, especially Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Indigenous traditions, and non-religious traditions such as atheism and agnosticism. | ||
| EDER 395 | Moral Values and Human Action. | 3 |
Moral Values and Human Action. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A philosophical critical inquiry into the relationship between belief and conduct oriented toward the teacher and his/her role in education. | ||
| EDER 461 | Society and Change. | 3 |
Society and Change. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Factors influencing patterns of stability and change in major social institutions and the implications for formal and non-formal education. | ||
| EDER 473 | Living with Insight. | 3 |
Living with Insight. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An examination of the moral and spiritual challenges of the modern and post-modern world. Emphasis will also be placed on the role and responsibility of education in meeting these challenges. | ||
| EDER 494 | Human Rights and Ethics in Practice. | 3 |
Human Rights and Ethics in Practice. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Explores contemporary issues in human rights from an educational perspective, focusing on implications for praxis; explores ethical notions, including rights and responsiblities, as applied to contemporary challenges. | ||
Kindergarten and Elementary Subject Area Component
9 credits from the subject course lists below:
Art
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEA 204 | Drawing. | 3 |
Drawing. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Development of sound drafting skills through the study of organic forms and the human figure in various media. | ||
| EDEA 205 | Painting 2. | 3 |
Painting 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Investigation of color, media, tools, techniques. Studies of natural forms, the human figure. | ||
| EDEA 241 | Basic Art Media for Classroom. | 3 |
Basic Art Media for Classroom. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An introduction to media that can be easily adapted to elementary classroom studio exploration. | ||
| EDEA 242 | Cultural Skills 1. | 3 |
Cultural Skills 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Development of Indigenous skills and knowledge in art, music, handicrafts and other areas both modern and traditional. Topics will vary and be chosen from a range identified by instructors and students. | ||
| EDEA 243 | Cultural Skills 2. | 3 |
Cultural Skills 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Development of Indigenous skills and knowledge in art, music, handicrafts and other areas both modern and traditional. | ||
| EDEA 296 | Basic Design. | 3 |
Basic Design. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Exploration of the basic elements of visual art through two dimensional composition and three-dimensional constructions. Investigation of materials and tools and the processes of manipulating and relating materials. | ||
| EDEA 304 | Painting 3. | 3 |
Painting 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Continuation of course EDEA 205 with emphasis on drawing and structure. | ||
| EDEA 307 | Drawing 2. | 3 |
Drawing 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A course designed to further the individual's natural drawing ability, and to develop a keen, perceptive approach to varied subject matter, including figure drawing. | ||
| EDEA 410 | Aesthetics and Art for the Classroom. | 3 |
Aesthetics and Art for the Classroom. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. The course is designed to address the need for teachers to be able to lead students to increased perceptual awareness and critical thinking in relation to their visual environment. Museum visits are a regular component of this course. | ||
| EDEA 496 | Sculpture 1. | 3 |
Sculpture 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An investigation of basic sculpture methods and concepts with a view toward developing personal aptitudes. Development of three-dimensional thinking through direct experience with processes using new and traditional materials. | ||
English
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEE 325 | Children's Literature. | 3 |
Children's Literature. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Selection and use of literature suitable for children in the elementary school. | ||
| EDEE 371 | Integrating Indigenous Storytelling and Creative Writing. | 3 |
Integrating Indigenous Storytelling and Creative Writing. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Students will be involved in storytelling and practical writing activities. Stories will be gathered from elders, residential school survivors and/or from their own experience. The intent of this course is to broaden knowledge and skill in the reading and writing of the students' heritage language. | ||
| EDES 366 | Literature for Young Adults. | 3 |
Literature for Young Adults. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Selection and use of literature for the differing abilities and interests of high school students. | ||
| EDSL 350 | Essentials of English Grammar. | 3 |
Essentials of English Grammar. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Analysis of English phrases, clauses and sentences up to discourse level in connected text. Emphasis on distinguishing between grammatical form, meaning, and function. Identification, analysis and correction of common errors made by ESL learners. | ||
Ethics and Religious Culture
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDER 252 | Understanding and Teaching Jewish Life. | 3 |
Understanding and Teaching Jewish Life. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An exploration of Jewish holidays and life cycle rituals. Emphasis is placed on their historical development and philosophical meaning. Curriculum developed for teaching this material in various Jewish educational frameworks is examined and evaluated. | ||
| EDER 309 | The Search for World Views. | 3 |
The Search for World Views. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An approach to the study of world views including both religious and non-religious perspectives. This course explores humanity's major religious traditions, especially Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Indigenous traditions, and non-religious traditions such as atheism and agnosticism. | ||
| EDER 395 | Moral Values and Human Action. | 3 |
Moral Values and Human Action. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A philosophical critical inquiry into the relationship between belief and conduct oriented toward the teacher and his/her role in education. | ||
| EDER 461 | Society and Change. | 3 |
Society and Change. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Factors influencing patterns of stability and change in major social institutions and the implications for formal and non-formal education. | ||
| EDER 473 | Living with Insight. | 3 |
Living with Insight. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An examination of the moral and spiritual challenges of the modern and post-modern world. Emphasis will also be placed on the role and responsibility of education in meeting these challenges. | ||
| EDER 494 | Human Rights and Ethics in Practice. | 3 |
Human Rights and Ethics in Practice. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Explores contemporary issues in human rights from an educational perspective, focusing on implications for praxis; explores ethical notions, including rights and responsiblities, as applied to contemporary challenges. | ||
French
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDSL 341 | Littératie et littérature jeunesse en FLS. | 3 |
Littératie et littérature jeunesse en FLS. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Développement de la littératie en langue seconde; les stratégies d'enseignement et d'apprentissage de la lecture et de l'écriture; l'exploration et l'utilisation de la littérature enfantine et de jeunesse propre à la francophonie dans divers contextes scolaires. | ||
Music
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEA 341 | Listening for Learning. | 3 |
Listening for Learning. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Musical knowledge is developed and articulated through a structured approach to listening. Using recorded examples, students learn how to recognize, identify and discuss musical elements, devices, styles and genres. | ||
Natural Science
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 374 | Education and the Environment. | 3 |
Education and the Environment. Terms offered: Summer 2025 Familiarizes students with major environmental issues, engages them in interdisciplinary problem-based inquiries and draws attention to the interrelatedness of biotic and abiotic components of the ecosystem. Promotes understanding of the impact of individual and collective civic and economic choices on environmental resources. | ||
| EDEE 370 | Traditional Indigenous Life Skills. | 3 |
Traditional Indigenous Life Skills. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Sharing, modelling and transferring of Indigenous knowledge about living in harmony with the elements and the environment. Featured topics include weather and its traditional interpretation, ice conditions, animal behaviours and their interactions with the environment. Hands-on learning will be emphasized. | ||
| EDEE 373 | Traditional Healing. | 3 |
Traditional Healing. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Indigenous traditional healing and its cultural value. The origins of Indigenous traditional medicines will be explored through elders' knowledge and stories. | ||
| EDEE 473 | Ecological Studies. | 3 |
Ecological Studies. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A lecture, laboratory and field course to train elementary school teachers in the principles and practices of field biology and nature tours. The observation and identification of various organisms and a study of their ecological relationships in the web of life. | ||
Physical Education
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDKP 204 | Health Education. | 3 |
Health Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A study of the teacher's role in the total school health program at both elementary and high school levels; current issues in contemporary health education. | ||
| EDKP 208 | Biomechanics and Motor Learning. | 3 |
Biomechanics and Motor Learning. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Nature and mechanical function of human movement in sport, dance, physical recreation and adapted movement activities. | ||
| EDKP 241 | Indigenous Physical Activities. | 3 |
Indigenous Physical Activities. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Designed to prepare students to teach physical recreation activities of their Indigenous culture such as Indigenous games, stunts, combatives, gymnastics and dance activities belonging in the cultural context. | ||
| EDKP 261 | Motor Development. | 3 |
Motor Development. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Changes apparent in motor behaviour from conception to old age. Two perspectives are emphasized: 1) contemporary and historical theories of human development, 2) development of motor behaviour and influences of physical growth, sensori-perceptual development, information processing and socio-cultural factors. | ||
| EDKP 292 | Nutrition and Wellness. | 3 |
Nutrition and Wellness. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This course will examine the role of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water in a balanced diet. Students will be introduced to the affects of nutrition on exercise, sport performance and wellness. The validity of claims concerning nutrient supplements will be studied. | ||
Social Studies
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEE 383 | Oral and Family History. | 3 |
Oral and Family History. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Oral and family history techniques, emphasising kinship terms and the importance of kinship values to Indigenous Cultures. | ||
Advanced Indigenous Languages
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 341 | Intermediate Indigenous Heritage Language. | 3 |
Intermediate Indigenous Heritage Language. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Study of local Indigenous grammar and discourse practices of literacy and orality. Focus on oral and emerging writing skills, including difficulties encountered by additional language learners. | ||
| EDEC 342 | Intermediate Indigenous Language. | 3 |
Intermediate Indigenous Language. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A study of Indigenous language phonology and structure, emphasizing the connection between the two, demonstrating the orderliness of many dialectic differences. | ||
| EDEC 343 | Advanced Indigenous Heritage Language. | 3 |
Advanced Indigenous Heritage Language. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Local Indigenous language (discourse and grammar) and its connection to local culture. Use of complex language patterns and formal language, and discussion of community issues and the study of customs, traditions, and worldviews. | ||
| EDEC 344 | Advanced Indigenous Language. | 3 |
Advanced Indigenous Language. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. The final course in a set dealing with Indigenous phonology and structure. An understanding of basic Indigenous syntax in particular, rules governing verb and possessive endings. | ||
Methods and Curriculum and Pedagogy Component (12 credits)
6-9 credits from the following
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEA 332 | Art Curriculum and Instruction - Elementary. | 3 |
Art Curriculum and Instruction - Elementary. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An introduction to theories on children's visual expression and perception, lesson planning, and classroom-oriented studio practice. | ||
| EDEA 342 | Curriculum and Instruction in Drama Education. | 3 |
Curriculum and Instruction in Drama Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Pedagogical theory and practical applications in the teaching of developmental drama, dramatic forms, improvisation and theatre arts. | ||
| EDEA 345 | Music Curriculum and Instruction for Generalists. | 3 |
Music Curriculum and Instruction for Generalists. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Study of materials and instructional techniques grounded in an understanding of basic musical concepts and contemporary theories of music teaching and learning. Definition of musical objectives and rationales, selection and development of materials, review of MEQ guidelines. Participation through singing, movement, listening, discussion and lesson planning and implementation. | ||
| EDE 243 | 3 | |
Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. | ||
| EDEE 243 | Reading Methods in Inuktitut/Cree. | 3 |
Reading Methods in Inuktitut/Cree. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Overview of reading theories and their application to Inuktitut/Cree; processes used by proficient readers. Methods of teaching reading. | ||
| EDEE 248 | Reading and Writing Inuktitut/Cree. | 3 |
Reading and Writing Inuktitut/Cree. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Methods of teaching syllabic reading and writing. Understanding the principles of sight word reading instruction, child observation, material development and guided instruction. | ||
| EDSL 247 | Second Language Education in Indigenous Communities. | 3 |
Second Language Education in Indigenous Communities. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Issues and considerations in the learning of English or French in Indigenous communities. Emphasis on teaching a second language to Indigenous children. | ||
| EDSL 300 | Foundations of L2 Education. | 3 |
Foundations of L2 Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This introduction to the field of second language education provides an overview of the supporting disciplines (e.g., linguistics, psychology, sociology and education) and includes historical and analytical perspectives on the development of L2 teaching through an examination of approaches to L2 instruction and specific teaching methods. | ||
| EDSL 370 | Issues and Practices in Teaching Indigenous Languages. | 3 |
Issues and Practices in Teaching Indigenous Languages. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Social, linguistic, and epistemological issues in Indigenous language teaching and learning, drawing on academic and community knowledge bases. Analyzes approaches to the development of Indigenous language proficiency through an examination of specific Indigenous language teaching methods for first language and additional language learners. Emphasis on the relation between instruction and language policy and planning as well as instruction and students own language learning and maintenance. Focuses on how to develop teaching practices and how to evaluate language learning. | ||
| EDSL 390 | Teaching English as a Second Language in the Community. | 3 |
Teaching English as a Second Language in the Community. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Introduction to pedagogical, program and policy contexts of teaching ESL outside the formal K - 11 school setting, including teaching children, adolescents and adults, in the private and community sectors in Canada and abroad. | ||
3-6 credits from the following
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 244 | Issues in Aboriginal Education. | 3 |
Issues in Aboriginal Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. The content of this course changes depending on the needs and interests of the students and the educational communities participating in programs administered by First Nations and Inuit Education. It always addresses issues related to Aboriginal education, e.g., local control, development of linguistic and cultural policies. | ||
| EDEC 263 | Information Communication Technology in Indigenous Literacy. | 3 |
Information Communication Technology in Indigenous Literacy. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An exploration of new media, and information and computer technology (ICT) to improve students’ Indigenous literacy. Examines the value of ICT and new media to literacy practitioners and educators who are engaging pedagogically with both Western and traditional knowledges. | ||
| EDEC 302 | 3 | |
Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. | ||
| EDEC 313 | Indigenous Land-Based Pedagogy. | 3 |
Indigenous Land-Based Pedagogy. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Focuses on the role of land-based experiential learning in contributing to pedagogical practices of educators and learners. Models and addresses how to incorporate land-based education in the preparation and delivery of K-11 curriculum. Structured to encourage reflection regarding peoples-to-land relationships and the social relations, knowledges and languages that arise. | ||
| EDEC 591 | Cultural Values and Socialization. | 3 |
Cultural Values and Socialization. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An introduction to the educational implications of cultural values and patterns of socialization of youth. Topics will include a description of the cultural values of Indigenous peoples, home styles of communication, learning and discipline and intercultural educational issues. | ||
| EDEE 245 | Orientation to Education. | 3 |
Orientation to Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Introduction to planning and maintaining a learning environment in Indigenous classroom as a unique pedagogical setting. Study and application of differential learning styles. | ||
| EDEE 444 | First Nations and Inuit Curriculum. | 3 |
First Nations and Inuit Curriculum. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An introduction to First Nations and Inuit curriculum: how curriculum needs in Aboriginal communities are similar to and different from mainstream ones, the range of ways in which First Nations and Inuit have responded to curriculum needs based on language, culture, and community perceptions. | ||
| EDPC 209 | Basic Crisis Intervention Skills. | 3 |
Basic Crisis Intervention Skills. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Models and methods of crisis intervention as well as the development of skills in working with individuals experiencing emotional trauma, and identifying referral sources for individuals who require medical or psychiatric consultation. | ||
| EDPI 441 | Students with Behaviour Difficulties. | 3 |
Students with Behaviour Difficulties. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Theoretical approaches and specific teaching methods appropriate to the needs of students with emotional or behaviour problems, including students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Multimodal team intervention approaches are emphasized. Application component: application of teaching methods with students experiencing behaviour difficulties. | ||
| EDPI 442 | Students with Learning Difficulties. | 3 |
Students with Learning Difficulties. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Commonalities and differences between students with specific learning disabilities, and related teaching approaches. Emphasis on methods, materials, and technology for teaching academic content as well as social skills. Application component: modifying and teaching content areas to students experiencing learning difficulties. | ||
Elective Courses (6 credits)
6 credits chosen from the Subject Area and/or the Methods and Curriculum and Pedagogy courses listed above. No more than 9 credits can be chosen from any one subject area.