Offered by:Integrated Studies in Ed
Degree:Bachelor of Education
Program Requirement:
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 of graduation from a French language secondary/high school (not French Immersion) or CEGEP; or by placing at the FRSL 431 level or higher on the French Language Placement Test (FLPT) at the French Language Centre (۲ݮƵ).
For more information on the FLPT, including test dates, see .
Pédagogie de l'Immersion Française (PIF) Freshman Year (U0)
Students from outside of Quebec may be required to complete the Freshman en français year (offered through the French Language Centre, Faculty of Arts). Students undertaking the Freshman en français year may also be conditionally accepted into the PIF program, if they have a strong background in French (ex. Grade 12 French Immersion Program) and achieve an acceptable grade in the FLPT.
Those students who are conditionally accepted will be transferred to the PIF program following successful completion of their freshman year (passing grade in level appropriate FRSL courses). Unsuccessful candidates will remain registered in the regular B.Ed. Kindergarten/Elementary stream.
Students should contact advisedise.education [at] mcgill.ca to indicate their desire to transfer into this major and will need to provide proof of French Language Competency, as outlined above for the transfer to be accepted/processed.
Required Courses (102 credits)
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EDEC 201
1st Year Professional Seminar
1 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Curriculum and Instruction: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Corequisite: EDFE 200
- Restriction: Open to B.Ed. Secondary and B.Ed. K/Elem. students only
- Terms
- Fall 2024
- Winter 2025
- Summer 2025
- Instructors
- Jessica Saada, Doris M Cowley, Allison Holloway, Stephanie Ho, Jen A Hinkkala, Ashley Jarvis
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EDEC 203
Communication in Education
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Curriculum and Instruction: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Because this course uses a workshop format, attendance at first class is desirable. If appropriate, may be included in the academic concentration.
- **This course is only for the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE) for getting people to register online.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Sheryl Smith-Gilman, Janine E Metallic, Dale Boyle, Doris M Cowley, Jennifer J Baker
- Janine E Metallic, Stephan Lucu
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EDEC 215
English Exam for Teacher Cert.
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Curriculum and Instruction: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Terms
- Instructors
- Jill Brook, Stephen Peters
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EDEC 233
Indigenous Education
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Curriculum and Instruction: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- There is a $25 fee used to purchase essential materials needed to provide students with first hand insight into indigenous ways of knowing. Fees are also used to remunerate indigenous elders, knowledge keepers and/or cultural presenters that provide cultural or pedagogical expertise.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Michelle Kennedy
- Melanie Bennett-Stonebanks, Emilee Bews
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EDEC 247
Policy Issues:QC&Indigenous Ed
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Curriculum and Instruction: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDEM 405.
- **Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fifth lecture day.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Tino Bordonaro, Frederick Farmer
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EDEC 253
Second Prof Seminar (K/Elem)
1 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Curriculum and Instruction: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Terms
- Fall 2024
- Winter 2025
- Summer 2025
- Instructors
- Lorraine Diamond, Jennifer L Gull, Susie George
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EDEC 260
Philosophical Foundations
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Curriculum and Instruction: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken EDER 400. Students who have taken or are taking EDEC 261 cannot take this course for credit.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Nasim Noroozi, Jayne Malenfant, Helal H Dhali
- Jason Lister, Martina Kohatsu
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EDEC 262
Media, Tech. and Education
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Curriculum and Instruction: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- **Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fourth lecture day.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Michael B Lipset, Joseph B Margallo, Ashley Jarvis
- Ravinder Gill, Heather McPherson, Michael B Lipset
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EDEC 405
4th Yr Prof. Sem. (K/Elem)
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Curriculum and Instruction: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Prerequisite: EDEE 355
- Corequisite: EDFE 406
- Restriction: Open to B.Ed. K/Elem. students only
- Terms
- Instructors
- Constance Buki, Lynn Butler Kisber, Annie Savard, Jason Lister
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EDEE 223
Language Arts
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Elementary Education: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Corequisites: EDEE 253 and EDEE 283.
- **This course will be held on July 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12 & 13.
- **Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fourth lecture day.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Lynn Shalit, Susan A Runnels, Diem H Lam Vu, Heather A Phipps, Simone E Bennett
- Melanie Bennett-Stonebanks, Maija-Liisa Harju
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EDEE 230
Elementary School Math. 1
3 Credits*
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Elementary Education: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Terms
- Instructors
- Marta A Kobiela, Nagui Demian, Cinzia Di Placido
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EDEE 253
Kindergarten Classroom Ped
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Elementary Education: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Terms
- Instructors
- Sheryl Smith-Gilman, Joëlle Barbeau
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EDEE 260
Reading Methods - K/Elementary
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Elementary Education: Methods and materials for the teaching of reading.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- **These courses are only for the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE) for getting people to register online.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Teresa Strong, Meghri Bakarian, Farideh Shahriari
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EDEE 270
Elementary School Science
3 Credits*
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Elementary Education: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- The course includes a fee of $15 for required lab supplies, including take-home experimental kits
- Terms
- Instructors
- Charles A Yeboah, Stephan Lucu, Heather McPherson, Emily D Sprowls, Shamnaz Arifin Mim
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EDEE 273
Elementary School Science 2
3 Credits*
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Elementary Education: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Prerequisite(s): EDEE 270
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken EDEE 275.
- The course includes a fee of $20 for required lab supplies, including take-home experimental kits.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Stephan Lucu, Emily D Sprowls, Shamnaz Arifin Mim
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EDEE 280
Geog., Hist. & Citizenship Ed.
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Elementary Education: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Restriction: Faculty of Education students.
- **Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the third lecture day and withdrawal is the sixth lecture day.
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EDEE 283
Social Studies Pedagogy
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Elementary Education: Elementary Education : Programs, materials and strategies for social studies from Kindergarten through grade six.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Terms
- Instructors
- Matthew McCarney, Philip S S S Howard, Farideh Shahriari
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EDEE 332
Teaching Elementary Math. 2
3 Credits*
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Elementary Education: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Prerequisite: EDEE 230, EDFE 306.
- **This course is only for the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE) for getting people to register online.
- **Web drop deadline is July 30, 2024
- **Web add deadline is August 3, 2024
- **Web withdrawal deadline is August 4, 2024
- Terms
- Instructors
- Annie Savard, Marta A Kobiela, Nagui Demian
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EDEE 353
Third Yr. Prof. Sem. (K/Elem)
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Elementary Education: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Terms
- Instructors
- Sheryl Smith-Gilman, Melanie Bennett-Stonebanks, Lynn Butler Kisber, Stephan Lucu, Laura Frattolillo
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EDEE 355
Classroom-based Evaluation
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Elementary Education: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Corequisites: EDEE 353, EDFE 306
- Restriction: B.Ed. (K/Elem) students
- **This course will be held on July 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22 & 23.
- **Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fourth lecture day.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Constance Buki, Melanie Bennett-Stonebanks, Stéphanie Lafortune
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EDER 360
Cult&Citzshp:QCContext(K/Elem)
2 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Religious Studies: Teaching methods and pedagogical resources for programs in ethics and culture in the k/elementary school curriculum.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDER 333
- Terms
- Instructors
- Nagui Demian, Maihemuti Dilimulati
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EDFE 200
First Field Exp. (K/Elem&Sec)
2 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Student Teaching: 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 .
Offered by: Education - Dean's Office
- Corequisite: EDEC 201
- Restriction: Open to B.Ed. Secondary and B.Ed. K/Elem. students
- Terms
- Fall 2024
- Winter 2025
- Summer 2025
- Instructors
- Stephen Peters, Yasmine Zein
- Yasmine Zein
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EDFE 256
Second Field Exp. (Kind/Elem)
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Student Teaching: 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 .
Offered by: Education - Dean's Office
- Prerequisite: EDFE 200 or EDFE 209 or EDFE 246 or EDFE 205
- Corequisite: EDEC 253
- Restrictions: B.Ed. (K/Elementary) students. Not open to students who have taken EDFE 253.
- Note: Expectations for this field experience, according to your program, can be found at .
- Terms
- Fall 2024
- Winter 2025
- Summer 2025
- Instructors
- Stephen Peters
- Yasmine Zein
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EDFE 306
Third Field Exp. (Kind/Elem)
8 Credits**
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Student Teaching: 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 .
Offered by: Education - Dean's Office
- Terms
- Instructors
- Stephen Peters, Yasmine Zein
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EDFE 406
Fourth Field Exp. (K/Elem)
7 Credits**
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Student Teaching: 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 .
Offered by: Education - Dean's Office
- Terms
- Instructors
- Stephen Peters, Yasmine Zein
- Yasmine Zein
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EDPE 300
Educational Psychology
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Ed Psych & Couns (Psychology): 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.
Offered by: Educational&Counselling Psych
- Terms
- Instructors
- Roberta Thomson, Gus Appignanesi, Flavio K Murahara
- Julia Tesolin
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EDPI 309
Diverse Learners
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Ed Psych & Couns (Inclusive): 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.
Offered by: Educational&Counselling Psych
- Restriction: Open to B.Ed. and Concurrent students only.
- Offered through Continuing Education or Summer Studies.
- Prerequisite: EDPI 341
- Terms
- Instructors
- David Hoida, Maxime Cousineau-Pérusse
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EDPI 341
Instruction in Inclusive Schls
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Ed Psych & Couns (Inclusive): 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.
Offered by: Educational&Counselling Psych
- Restriction: Open to B.Ed. students only
- Also offered through Continuing Education.
- Prerequisite: EDPE 300.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Caroline Temcheff, Gus Appignanesi
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EDSL 300
Foundations of L2 Education
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Education in Second Languages: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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EDSL 301
Étude de la langue
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Education in Second Languages: Notions de base pour l'enseignement des composantes linguistique (lexique, morphologie, syntaxe et sémantique) et discursive (de la phrase aux types de textes et de discours); apprentissage de la grammaire nouvelle; composante langue des programmes d'études.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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EDSL 305
L2 Learning:Classroom Settings
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Education in Second Languages: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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EDSL 341
Littératie&litt. jeune. en FLS
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Education in Second Languages: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Kindergarten and Elementary Teaching Methods
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EDSL 345
Enseignement du FLS-immersion
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Education in Second Languages: Ce cours examine divers cheminements retrouvés en contexte immersif ainsi que diverses approches pédagogiques propices à l'enseignement du FLS par le biais de matières scolaires. Des recherches effectuées en contexte immersif seront également examinées par rapport au développement langagier des élèves en immersion.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Prerequisite: EDSL 301
- Students in the B.Ed. K/Elementary Pédagogie de l'Immersion Française (PIF) Option must take EDSL 345 before EDEC253/EDFE256.
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EDSL 444
Lab. d'enseignement en FLS
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Education in Second Languages: Entraînement à l'observation et à l'analyse de situations d'enseignement du français langue seconde au primaire. Pratiques d'habiletés en situation microenseignement. Vidéoscopie et entraînement à la pratique réfléchie.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
* Students must register in the sections designated as 'Bilingual section'.
** Note: At least one of these Field Experiences must be completed in a French immersion setting.
Complementary Courses (12 credits)
12 credits selected as described below:
Equity Education
3 credits from:
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EDEC 248
Equity and Education
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Curriculum and Instruction: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking EDEC 249.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Melanie Bennett-Stonebanks, Nagui Demian
- Emmanuel Tabi
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EDEC 249
Global Ed. and Social Justice
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Curriculum and Instruction: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking EDEC 248.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Rhoda Nanre Nafziger
- Adama Kaba, Cris Barabas
Culture and Citizenship in Quebec
3 credits from:
-
EDER 309
The Search for World
Views
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Religious Studies: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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EDER 536
Crit and Ethic Dimen of Sex Ed
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Religious Studies: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken EDER 636.
- Not open to students who have taken EDER 626 when topic was "Critical and Ethical Dimensions of Sexualities Education”.
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QCST 200
Intro to the Study of Quebec
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Quebec Studies: 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 ۲ݮƵ 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.
Offered by: Institute for Study of Canada
- This course offers students the possibility of doing a community engagement internship (or ExCELR option).
-
QCST 300
Quebec Culture and Society
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Quebec Studies: A multidisciplinary course that looks at Quebec's key social, economic, cultural, political and historical aspects.
Offered by: Institute for Study of Canada
- Required course for all students in Quebec Studies. Open to all students.
- This course offers students the possibility of doing a community engagement internship (or ExCELR option).
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QCST 440
Contemporary Issues in Quebec
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Quebec Studies: Seminar on a selected theme or topic concerning Quebec society with the goal of integrating social, economic, cultural, political and historic aspects.
Offered by: Institute for Study of Canada
- Prerequisite(s): QCST 300 or permission of the instructor
- Required course for all students in Quebec Studies.
- Instruction, discussions, oral presentations and papers can be in French or English
- This course offers students the possibility of doing a community engagement internship (or ExCELR option).
French
6 credits selected from courses with a FREN or FRSL (400 level, except FRSL 407 or FRSL 408) prefix, QCST 336 or POLI 336, in consultation with an adviser and in keeping with individual student's French background.
Elective Courses (6 credits)
The following courses are suggested:
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EDEA 332
Art C&I--Elementary
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Arts Education: An introduction to theories on children's visual expression and perception, lesson planning, and classroom-oriented studio practice.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- The course includes a fee of $10 for art supplies such as ink, paper, brushes, fabric, tape, thread, etc. The fee is refundable until the end of the course add/drop period.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Maria Ezcurra
- Maria Ezcurra
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EDEA 342
C&I in Drama Education
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Arts Education: Pedagogical theory and practical applications in the teaching of developmental drama, dramatic forms, improvisation and theatre arts.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- The course EDEA 342 includes a $25.19 course fee covering the greatly reduced cost of attending a live, professional theatre production. Attendance is a part of the course requirement. The fee is refundable until the end of the add/drop period.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Mindy R Carter
- Mindy R Carter
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EDEA 345
Music C&I for Generalists
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Arts Education: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Terms
- Instructors
- Gabrielle Smith
- Gabrielle Smith
-
EDEE 325
Children's Literature
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Elementary Education: Selection and use of literature suitable for children in the elementary school.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken ENGL 240, ENGL 341
- Limited enrolment
-
EDER 530
Methods in Comprehen Sex Educ
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Religious Studies: Exploration of research-informed best practices in comprehensive sexualities education in kindergarten, elementary and secondary school contexts. Critical
engagement with research-informed strategies, resources, pedagogies, and approaches to support school-based comprehensive sexualities education for young people inQuebec.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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EDKP 332
Physical Education C&I
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: Principles, programs and procedures that an elementary teacher may use to promote the designing and teaching of elementary school P.E.
Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Restriction: Not open to P.E. Majors
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MATH 111
Math for Education Students
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Mathematics & Statistics (Sci): 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.
Offered by: Mathematics and Statistics
- Winter
- Restriction: Open only to students in the B.Ed. program, not open to students who have successfully completed CEGEP course 201-101 or an equivalent. Not available for credit with MATH 112
- Offered by the Faculty of Science. Note: all Science courses have limited enrolment
Optional Course:
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EDSL 501
Attestn de maîtrise lang franç
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Education in Second Languages: Successful completion of a recognized exam attesting to a level of French Language Proficiency deemed sufficient to teach French.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Students in the B.Ed. Kindergarten and Elementary Pédagogie de l'Immersion Française and le certificat d’études supérieures en pédagogie de l’immersion française are required to take and pass the exam on their own. Accepted tests are CFRANC, SEL, DELF/DALF or equivalent. This requirement is a condition of graduation.
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year