Kindergarten and Elementary Pédagogie de l'Immersion Française (B.Ed.) (120 credits)
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)
Degree: Bachelor of Education
Program credit weight: 120 credits
Program Requirements
The Kindergarten and Elementary Pédagogie de l'Immersion Française major is designed to meet the needs of students enrolled in the B.Ed. Kindergarten and Elementary program who wish to teach in French immersion contexts. It consists of 30 credits of French and second language education courses embedded within the regular B.Ed. Kindergarten and Elementary program. In addition, certain other course sections may be offered in French.
Please note that graduates of teacher education programs are recommended by the University to the Quebec Ministry of Education for Quebec teacher certification. 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".
Competency in French
Students wishing to follow the Kindergarten and Elementary Pédagogie de l'Immersion Française major must demonstrate a high level of competency in French by providing proof that:
i. The candidate attended a French-language institution for high school and/or university in Canada or elsewhere in the world for at least four consecutive years; or
ii. The candidate attended a French-language university in Quebec for at least three consecutive years; or
iii. The candidate completed secondary V in a French-language institution in Quebec as well as a DEC at a French-language CEGEP.
Otherwise, they must have successfully completed the French Language Placement Test (FLPT) at the French Language Centre (McGill).
Pédagogie de l'Immersion Française (PIF) Foundation Year (U0)
Students from outside of Quebec may be required to complete the Foundation-option en français year (offered through the French Language Centre, Faculty of Arts). Students undertaking the Foundation en français year may be accepted into the PIF program by passing the McGill Test de Français Admission - PIF (TFA-PIF).
Required Courses (108 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 201 | First Year Professional Seminar. | 1 |
First Year Professional Seminar. Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026 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 215 | 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. | ||
| EDEC 233 | Indigenous Education. | 3 |
Indigenous Education. Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027 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 247 | Policy Issues in Quebec and Indigenous Education. | 3 |
Policy Issues in Quebec and Indigenous Education. Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026 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 260 | Philosophical Foundations. | 3 |
Philosophical Foundations. Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027 Ideas essential for the development of a coherent educational theory and sound professional practice. Reflections on: the nature of the person, of reality, of knowledge, and of value; the aims of education, the nature of the school and the curriculum, the roles and responsibilities of professional educators. | ||
| EDEC 262 | Media, Technology and Education. | 3 |
Media, Technology and Education. Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027 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. | ||
| EDEE 223 | Language Arts. | 3 |
Language Arts. Terms offered: Winter 2027 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 254 | Pédagogie en maternelle. | 3 |
Pédagogie en maternelle. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Initiation au programme de la maternelle en contexte d’immersion française. Intégration des différentes disciplines scolaires - français langue d’enseignement; français langue seconde; mathématique; univers social; science et technologie; arts plastiques; art dramatique; musique; culture et citoyenneté québécoise; et éducation physique et à la santé - de manière adaptée au développement global de l’enfant à la maternelle. | ||
| EDEE 271 | Science au primaire 1 | 3 |
Science au primaire 1 Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. La science comme moyen d’explorer et d’expliquer notre environnement en contexte d’immersion française au primaire. Étude de certains concepts fondamentaux et des démarches d’investigation scientifique communes à la plupart des programmes de science au primaire. | ||
| EDEE 274 | Science au primaire 2 | 3 |
Science au primaire 2 Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Étude des programmes de science et des stratégies d’enseignement appropriées afin de permettre aux élèves du primaire, en contexte d’immersion française, de développer une compréhension et une appréciation de la nature des sciences et des démarches d’investigation scientifique. | ||
| EDEE 280 | Geography, History and Citizenship Education. | 3 |
Geography, History and Citizenship Education. Terms offered: Fall 2026 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 284 | L'univers social au primaire | 3 |
L'univers social au primaire Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Étude des programmes, des ressources et des stratégies pédagogiques en univers social, dans des classes de maternelle et de primaire en contexte d’immersion française. | ||
| EDEE 333 | Mathématique au primaire 2. | 3 |
Mathématique au primaire 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Deuxième de deux cours conçus spécialement pour les futures personnes enseignantes du primaire en contexte d’immersion française. Développement des connaissances et des pratiques de plus en plus approfondies propres à l’enseignement de la mathématique au primaire. | ||
| EDEE 356 | Évaluation en français langue seconde. | 3 |
Évaluation en français langue seconde. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Rôle de l’évaluation dans les programmes d’éducation maternelle et primaire en français langue seconde. Exploration des informations nécessaires à une évaluation efficace, des diverses méthodes de collecte de données et des modalités d’interprétation permettant d’éclairer la prise de décision pédagogique. Une attention particulière est accordée aux pratiques d’évaluation en immersion française ainsi qu'aux approches critiques en évaluation. | ||
| EDER 360 | Culture and Citizenship in Quebec Context (K/Elem). | 2 |
Culture and Citizenship in Quebec Context (K/Elem). Terms offered: Winter 2027 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 2026, Fall 2026 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 2026, Fall 2026 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). 1 | 8 |
Third Field Experience (Kindergarten/Elementary). Terms offered: Fall 2026 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 (Kindergarten/Elementary). 1 | 7 |
Fourth Field Experience (Kindergarten/Elementary). Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027 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: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027 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: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027 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: Summer 2026, Fall 2026 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. | ||
| EDSL 203 | Communication en langue française en éducation | 3 |
Communication en langue française en éducation Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Communication écrite et orale en langue française en éducation, en contexte d’immersion française. L’accent est mis sur des stratégies permettant d’identifier, d’analyser et d’aborder les difficultés liées à l’expression écrite et orale. Les travaux portent sur la communication académique et professionnelle en éducation, avec une attention particulière à la communication en contexte de classe d’immersion française. | ||
| EDSL 253 | Deuxième séminaire professionnel (maternelle/primaire) | 1 |
Deuxième séminaire professionnel (maternelle/primaire) Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Préparation au deuxième stage par le développement de pratiques de base en planification et en enseignement dans des classes de maternelle et de primaire en contexte d’immersion française. | ||
| EDSL 260 | Méthodes d’enseignement de la lecture FLS | 3 |
Méthodes d’enseignement de la lecture FLS Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Méthodes et ressources pour l’enseignement de la lecture à la maternelle et au primaire en immersion française. La littératie en langue seconde, avec un accent sur les processus d’apprentissage de la lecture et sur les approches pédagogiques qui les soutiennent. | ||
| EDSL 300 | Foundations of L2 Education. | 3 |
Foundations of L2 Education. Terms offered: Fall 2026 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 301 | Étude de la langue. | 3 |
Étude de la langue. Terms offered: Fall 2026 Notions fondamentales nécessaires à l’enseignement des composantes linguistiques (lexique, morphologie, syntaxe, sémantique) et discursives (de la phrase aux types de textes et de discours) en français langue seconde. Exploration de la grammaire nouvelle et de la composante « langue » des programmes d’études, situées dans des usages authentiques et inclusifs. | ||
| EDSL 305 | L2 Learning: Classroom Settings. | 3 |
L2 Learning: Classroom Settings. Terms offered: Fall 2026 This course provides an introduction to theory and research in second language acquisition (SLA). It is designed to help students understand the processes, developmental patterns and factors contributing to SLA so that the students will be prepared to evaluate and develop teaching procedures in light of this understanding. | ||
| EDSL 341 | Littérature jeunesse en FLS. | 3 |
Littérature jeunesse en FLS. Terms offered: Fall 2026 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. | ||
| EDSL 345 | Enseignement du FLS-immersion. | 3 |
Enseignement du FLS-immersion. Terms offered: Winter 2027 Enseignement du français langue seconde en contexte d’immersion à travers les contenus disciplinaires. Exploration de diverses approches pédagogiques, tout en développant une analyse critique des pratiques et des recherches en immersion française, notamment en ce qui concerne leurs fondements théoriques, leurs limites et leurs effets sur l’apprentissage et la participation d’élèves issus de milieux linguistiques et culturels diversifiés. | ||
| EDSL 353 | Troisième séminaire professionnel (maternelle/primaire) | 3 |
Troisième séminaire professionnel (maternelle/primaire) Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Stratégies pour l’organisation, la gestion et l’enseignement dans des classes de maternelle et de primaire en contexte d’immersion française, en appui au troisième stage. Méthodes d’intégration des différentes disciplines du curriculum au primaire. | ||
| EDSL 405 | Quatrième séminaire professionnel (maternelle/primaire) | 3 |
Quatrième séminaire professionnel (maternelle/primaire) Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Préparation au stage final et à l’entrée dans la profession enseignante en contexte d’immersion française à la maternelle et au primaire. L’accent est mis sur le développement de la capacité à démontrer un comportement professionnel éthique et responsable dans l’exercice des fonctions liées à l’ensemble des compétences professionnelles. | ||
| EDSL 444 | Laboratoire d'enseignement en français langue seconde. | 3 |
Laboratoire d'enseignement en français langue seconde. Terms offered: Winter 2027 Soutien au développement des compétences professionnelles en enseignement du français langue seconde au primaire, avec un accent sur l’articulation entre les fondements théoriques, les approches méthodologiques et la pratique en classe. La planification, la mise en oeuvre et l’analyse de situations d’apprentissage en immersion française constituent le coeur du cours, dans le but de favoriser l’adoption d’une pratique réflexive fondée sur la recherche. | ||
| FRED 441 | Communication pour l’immersion française 1 | 3 |
Communication pour l’immersion française 1 Terms offered: Fall 2026 Compétences linguistiques et sociolinguistiques nécessaires à une communication efficace dans le cadre de la Pédagogie de l’immersion française (PIF). Exploration des réalités éducatives québécoises et canadiennes. Expression orale et écrite dans des contextes académiques pour répondre aux exigences linguistiques et communicatives du programme d’études. | ||
| FRED 442 | Communication pour l’immersion française 2 | 3 |
Communication pour l’immersion française 2 Terms offered: Winter 2027 Sens critique et capacité de réflexion à travers la réalisation de tâches et de projets dans le cadre de la Pédagogie de l’immersion française (PIF). Communication précise et nuancée dans les diverses situations professionnelles propres au domaine de l’enseignement. | ||
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Both these Field Experiences must be completed in a French immersion setting.
Complementary Courses (6 credits)
Equity Education
3 credits from:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 248 | Equity and Education. | 3 |
Equity and Education. Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027 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: Fall 2026, Winter 2027 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. | ||
Culture and Citizenship in Quebec
3 credits from:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDER 309 | The Search for World Views. | 3 |
The Search for World Views. Terms offered: Fall 2026 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 536 | Critical and Ethical Dimensions of Sexualities Education. | 3 |
Critical and Ethical Dimensions of Sexualities Education. Terms offered: Winter 2027 Overview of the recent critical and ethical debates around Canadian sex education curricula and instruction. Special focus will be on: the social implications of the developmental category of ‘adolescent’, sexual citizenship, discourses as a tool of moral regulation and discipline, construction of gender, race and class in sex education, and the ways Canadian laws define issues of consent and abuse in relation to youth sexual activity. | ||
| QCST 200 | Introduction to the Study of Quebec. | 3 |
Introduction to the Study of Quebec. Terms offered: Fall 2026 Introduction to the ideas and approaches that scholars have used and developed to study Quebec, including some of the foremost issues that have shaped Quebec historically and continue to influence contemporary life. The changing notions about territory, identity, language, citizenship and belonging, the complexity and diversity of Quebec (11 Aboriginal nations, multilingual, multiethnic and religious communities, minority status within Canada) will also be explored from a comparative perspective to identify characteristics that Quebec shares with other nations and those that are different. | ||
| QCST 300 | Quebec Culture and Society. | 3 |
Quebec Culture and Society. Terms offered: Fall 2026 A multidisciplinary course that looks at Quebec's key social, economic, cultural, political and historical aspects. | ||
| QCST 440 | Contemporary Issues in Quebec. | 3 |
Contemporary Issues in Quebec. Terms offered: Winter 2027 Seminar on a selected theme or topic concerning Quebec society with the goal of integrating social, economic, cultural, political and historic aspects. | ||
Elective Courses (6 credits)
The following courses are suggested:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEA 332 | Art Curriculum and Instruction - Elementary. | 3 |
Art Curriculum and Instruction - Elementary. Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027 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: Fall 2026, Winter 2027 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: Fall 2026, Winter 2027 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. | ||
| EDEE 325 | Children's Literature. | 3 |
Children's Literature. Terms offered: Fall 2026 Selection and use of literature suitable for children in the elementary school. | ||
| EDKP 332 | Physical Education Curriculum and Instruction. | 3 |
Physical Education Curriculum and Instruction. Terms offered: Fall 2026 Principles, programs and procedures that an elementary teacher may use to promote the designing and teaching of elementary school P.E. | ||
| EDSL 501 | Attestation de maîtrise langue française. | 0 |
Attestation de maîtrise langue française. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Successful completion of a recognized exam attesting to a level of French Language Proficiency deemed sufficient to teach French. | ||
| MATH 111 | Mathematics for Education Students. | 3 |
Mathematics for Education Students. Terms offered: Winter 2027 Sets and functions. Numeration systems. Whole numbers and integers, algorithms for whole-number computations, elementary number theory. Fractions and proportional reasoning. Real numbers, decimals and percents. A brief introduction to probability and statistics. | ||
| POLI 336 | Le Québec et le Canada. | 3 |
Le Québec et le Canada. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Comment les Canadiens anglais et les Québécois se perçoivent-ils? Les différences culturelles entre les deux groupes. Les relations politiques et économiques entre les deux groupes. L'impact de la Révolution Tranquille. La place des francophones et des anglophones dans la vie collective. Les projets de réaménagement du cadre politique. | ||
FREN or FRSL (400 level, except FRSL 407 or FRSL 408 in keeping with individual student's French background.