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Program Requirements
The Kindergarten and Elementary P茅dagogie de l'Immersion Fran莽aise 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 P茅dagogie de l'Immersion Fran莽aise 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 (平特五不中).
For more information on the FLPT, including test dates, see .
P茅dagogie de l'Immersion Fran莽aise (PIF) Freshman Year (U0)
Students from outside of Quebec may be required to complete the Freshman en fran莽ais year (offered through the French Language Centre, Faculty of Arts). Students undertaking the Freshman en fran莽ais 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 First Year Professional Seminar (1 credit)
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Summer 2024
Instructors: Saada, Jessica; McCarney, Matthew; Holloway, Allison; Ho, Stephanie; Tapiatic, Angela; Brien, Mary; Gull, Jennifer; Snowboy, Jane Eleanor (Fall) Tapiatic, Angela; Brien, Mary; Diamond, Lorraine; Gull, Jennifer; Snowboy, Jane Eleanor; Peters, Stephen; Inukpuk, Caroline (Winter) McPherson, Heather; Barabas, Cris; Diamond, Lorraine (Summer)
Corequisite: EDFE 200
Restriction: Open to B.Ed. Secondary and B.Ed. K/Elem. students only
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EDEC 203 Communication in Education (3 credits)
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024
Instructors: Metallic, Janine; Boyle, Dale; Peters, Stephen; Bennett-Stonebanks, Melanie; Star, Samantha (Fall) Metallic, Janine; Lucu, Stephan (Winter)
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.
**Web add deadline is July 20, 2023.
**Web drop deadline is July 15, 2023.
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EDEC 215 English Exam for Teacher Certification
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2023, Summer 2024
Instructors: Brook, Jill; Peters, Stephen (Fall) Brook, Jill; Peters, Stephen (Summer)
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EDEC 233 Indigenous Education (3 credits)
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024
Instructors: Morizio, Julien; Kennedy, Michelle (Fall) King, Geraldine; Bennett-Stonebanks, Melanie; Reid, Christopher; MacDonald, Natasha; Jolly, Abraham; Diamond Bear, Mary (Winter)
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.
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EDEC 247 Policy Issues in Quebec and Indigenous Education (3 credits)
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2023, Summer 2024
Instructors: Farmer, Frederick; Bordonaro, Tino; Jolly, Abraham; Polson-Kitchen, Mary-Line (Fall) Bordonaro, Tino (Summer)
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.
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EDEC 253 Second Professional Seminar (Kindergarten/Elementary) (1 credit)
Overview
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.
Terms: Winter 2024, Summer 2024
Instructors: Bennett-Stonebanks, Melanie (Winter) Bennett-Stonebanks, Melanie; Smith, Gabrielle; Saada, Jessica (Summer)
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EDEC 260 Philosophical Foundations (3 credits)
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024
Instructors: Lister, Jason; Dhali, Helal; Noroozi, Nasim (Fall) Noroozi, Nasim (Winter)
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EDEC 262 Media, Technology and Education (3 credits)
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024
Instructors: Gill, Ravinder; Milton, George (Lex) (Fall) Lipset, Michael; Farmer, Frederick; McPherson, Heather (Winter)
**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.
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EDEC 405 Fourth Year Professional Seminar (K/Elem) (3 credits)
Overview
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.
Terms: Winter 2024
Instructors: Savard, Annie; Saada, Jessica; Buki, Constance; Holloway, Allison; Runnels, Susan; Polson-Kitchen, Mary-Line; McLeod, Rita (Winter)
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EDEE 223 Language Arts (3 credits)
Overview
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.
Terms: Winter 2024
Instructors: Rosenberg, Aron; Bennett-Stonebanks, Melanie; Harju, Maija-Liisa (Winter)
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EDEE 230 Elementary School Mathematics 1 (3 credits) *
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Summer 2024
Instructors: Savard, Annie; Kobiela, Marta; Chestnutt, Hannah; Choi, Sun Jung (Fall) Peters, Stephen; Yeboah, Charles; Lajoie, Alain (Winter) Peters, Stephen (Summer)
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EDEE 253 Kindergarten Classroom Pedagogy (3 credits)
Overview
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.
Terms: Winter 2024
Instructors: Smith-Gilman, Sheryl; Barbeau, Jo毛lle (Winter)
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EDEE 260 Reading Methods - Kindergarten/Elementary (3 credits)
Overview
Elementary Education : Methods and materials for the teaching of reading.
Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Summer 2024
Instructors: Runnels, Susan; Shalit, Lynn; MacDonald, David (Fall) Strong, Teresa; Rosenberg, Aron; Bennett-Stonebanks, Melanie (Winter) Gilpin, Karen (Summer)
**These courses are only for the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE) for getting people to register online.
**Web drop deadline is July 5, 2024
**Web add deadline is July 10, 2024
**Web withdrawal deadline is July 11, 2024
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EDEE 270 Elementary School Science (3 credits) *
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2023, Summer 2024
Instructors: Sprowls, Emily; Lucu, Stephan (Fall) Naugler, Kimberley (Summer)
The course includes a fee of $15 for a lab manual prepared by the professor required for the course. The fee is refundable until the end of the course add/drop period.
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EDEE 273 Elementary School Science 2 (3 credits) *
Overview
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.
Terms: Winter 2024
Instructors: Sprowls, Emily; Lucu, Stephan (Winter)
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EDEE 280 Geography, History and Citizenship Education (3 credits)
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024
Instructors: Harris, Robert (Fall) Bearskin Herodier, Daisy; Polson-Kitchen, Mary-Line; McLeod, Rita (Winter)
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)
Overview
Elementary Education : Elementary Education : Programs, materials and strategies for social studies from Kindergarten through grade six.
Terms: Winter 2024
Instructors: Howard, Philip S S; Saada, Jessica; Javaherpour, Azadeh (Winter)
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EDEE 332 Teaching Elementary Mathematics 2 (3 credits) *
Overview
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.
Terms: Winter 2024, Summer 2024
Instructors: Kobiela, Marta; Savard, Annie; Ako, Martin (Winter) Lajoie, Alain (Summer)
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EDEE 353 Third Year Professional Seminar (Kindergarten/Elementary) (3 credits)
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024
Instructors: Bennett-Stonebanks, Melanie; Lucu, Stephan; Holloway, Allison (Fall) Whelan, Joseph (Winter)
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EDEE 355 Classroom-based Evaluation (3 credits)
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2023, Summer 2024
Instructors: Lafortune, St茅phanie; Buki, Constance (Fall) Pilurtuut, Ulaayu (Summer)
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.
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EDER 360 Culture and Citizenship in Quebec
Context (K/Elem) (2 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : Teaching methods and pedagogical resources for programs in ethics and culture in the k/elementary school curriculum.
Terms: Winter 2024
Instructors: Dilimulati, Maihemuti; Demian, Nagui; Shem, Lucy; Morizio, Julien; Diamond Bear, Mary; Kennedy, Michelle (Winter)
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDER 333
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EDFE 200 First Field Experience (K/Elem and Secondary) (2 credits)
Overview
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 http://www.mcgill.ca/isa.
Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Summer 2024
Instructors: Zein, Yasmine; Tapiatic, Angela; Snowboy, Jane Eleanor (Fall) Peters, Stephen; Deer, Sandra (Winter) Zein, Yasmine; Peters, Stephen (Summer)
Corequisite: EDEC 201
Restriction: Open to B.Ed. Secondary and B.Ed. K/Elem. students
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EDFE 256 Second Field Experience (Kindergarten/Elementary) (3 credits)
Overview
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 www.mcgill.ca/isa.
Terms: Winter 2024, Summer 2024
Instructors: Bennett-Stonebanks, Melanie (Winter) Zein, Yasmine (Summer)
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EDFE 306 Third Field Experience (Kindergarten/Elementary) (8 credits) **
Overview
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 www.mcgill.ca/isa.
Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024
Instructors: Zein, Yasmine (Fall) Peters, Stephen (Winter)
Prerequisites: EDEE 275, EDEE 223, EDEE 250, EDEE 282, EDEC 215, (EDFE 256 or EDFE 256D1/D2), (EDEC 253 or EDEC 253D1/D2).
Restrictions: B.Ed. (K/Elementary) students. Not open to students who have taken EDFE 303.
Note: Expectations for this field experience, according to your program, can be found at .
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EDFE 406 Fourth Field Experience (K/Elem) (7 credits) **
Overview
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 www.mcgill.ca/isa.
Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024
Instructors: Zein, Yasmine (Fall) Zein, Yasmine; Peters, Stephen (Winter)
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EDPE 300 Educational Psychology (3 credits)
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024
Instructors: Appignanesi, Gus; Buckshot, Jo Ann; Thomson, Roberta (Fall) Tesolin, Julia (Winter)
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EDPI 309 Diverse Learners (3 credits)
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024
Instructors: Star, Samantha; McInnis, Shannahn; Zalob, Sasha (Fall) Appignanesi, Gus; Hoida, David (Winter)
Restriction: Open to B.Ed. and Concurrent students only.
Offered through Continuing Education or Summer Studies.
Prerequisite: EDPI 341
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EDPI 341 Instruction in Inclusive Schools (3 credits)
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2023, Summer 2024
Instructors: Temcheff, Caroline; Erten, Ozlem; Appignanesi, Gus; Naugler, Kimberley; McInnis, Shannahn (Fall) Thomson, Roberta; Murahara, Flavio (Summer)
Restriction: Open to B.Ed. students only
Also offered through Continuing Education.
Prerequisite: EDPE 300.
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EDSL 300 Foundations of L2 Education (3 credits)
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2023
Instructors: Saada, Jessica (Fall)
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EDSL 301 脡tude de la langue (3 credits)
Overview
Education in Second Languages : Notions de base pour l'enseignement des composantes linguistique (lexique, morphologie, syntaxe et s茅mantique) et discursive (de la phrase aux types de textes et de discours); apprentissage de la grammaire nouvelle; composante langue des programmes d'茅tudes.
Terms: Fall 2023
Instructors: Bazinet, Nadia (Fall)
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EDSL 305 L2 Learning: Classroom Settings (3 credits)
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2023
Instructors: Ballinger, Susan Gail (Fall)
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EDSL 341 Litt茅ratie et litt茅rature jeunesse en FLS (3 credits)
Overview
Education in Second Languages : D茅veloppement de la litt茅ratie en langue seconde; les strat茅gies d'enseignement et d'apprentissage de la lecture et de l'茅criture; l'exploration et l'utilisation de la litt茅rature enfantine et de jeunesse propre 脿 la francophonie dans divers contextes scolaires.
Terms: Fall 2023
Instructors: Saada, Jessica (Fall)
Kindergarten and Elementary Teaching Methods
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EDSL 345 Enseignement du FLS-immersion (3 credits)
Overview
Education in Second Languages : Ce cours examine divers cheminements retrouv茅s en contexte immersif ainsi que diverses approches p茅dagogiques propices 脿 l'enseignement du FLS par le biais de mati猫res scolaires. Des recherches effectu茅es en contexte immersif seront 茅galement examin茅es par rapport au d茅veloppement langagier des 茅l猫ves en immersion.
Terms: Winter 2024
Instructors: Zeaiter, Lana (Winter)
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EDSL 444 Laboratoire d'enseignement en fran莽ais langue seconde (3 credits)
Overview
Education in Second Languages : Entra卯nement 脿 l'observation et 脿 l'analyse de situations d'enseignement du fran莽ais langue seconde au primaire. Pratiques d'habilet茅s en situation microenseignement. Vid茅oscopie et entra卯nement 脿 la pratique r茅fl茅chie.
Terms: Winter 2024
Instructors: Saada, Jessica (Winter)
* 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)
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024
Instructors: Tabi, Emmanuel; Malenfant, Jayne (Fall) Tabi, Emmanuel (Winter)
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking EDEC 249.
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EDEC 249 Global Education and Social Justice (3 credits)
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024
Instructors: Nafziger, Rhoda Nanre (Fall) Demian, Nagui (Winter)
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking EDEC 248.
Ethics and Religious Culture
3 credits from:
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EDER 309 The Search for World
Views (3 credits)
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2023
Instructors: Dilimulati, Maihemuti (Fall)
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RELG 204 Judaism, Christianity and Islam (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : An introduction to the beliefs, practices, and religious institutions of these three world religions.
Terms: Winter 2024
Instructors: de Carvalho, Matheus; Cere, Daniel M; Abdul Salam, Fawaz (Winter)
Winter
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RELG 207 Introduction to the Study of Religions (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : This course is an introduction to classic and contemporary approaches to the academic study of religions. This includes perspectives from philosophy, theology, anthropology, sociology, psychology, phenomenology, and feminism. Students are also exposed to applications of these perspectives from visiting scholars who treat some aspect of a religious tradition in light of current-day interests and events. The primary objective is to introduce students to the principal theories and methods that have shaped our understanding of religion, its various meanings as well as its roles and functions in society.
Terms: Winter 2024
Instructors: Kanaris, Jim (Winter)
Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken RELG 255.
Winter
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RELG 309 World Religions and Cultures They Create (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : The constitution and mutual entanglements of selected religions and cultures originating and thriving in varied regional contexts. Focus on highlighting the symbolic (visual, aural) expressivity of religions via ritual, myth, and rational speculation and its impact on high and popular cultures.
Terms: Winter 2024
Instructors: Salvatore, Armando (Winter)
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RELG 341 Introduction: Philosophy of Religion (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : Introduction to the subject. Faith and reason, theistic arguments, values and destiny, the problem of evil, religious language.
Terms: Fall 2023
Instructors: Dozzi, Marco (Fall)
Fall
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 Curriculum and Instruction - Elementary (3 credits)
Overview
Arts Education : An introduction to theories on children's visual expression and perception, lesson planning, and classroom-oriented studio practice.
Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024
Instructors: Ezcurra, Maria (Fall) Ezcurra, Maria (Winter)
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.
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EDEA 342 Curriculum and Instruction in Drama Education (3 credits)
Overview
Arts Education : Pedagogical theory and practical applications in the teaching of developmental drama, dramatic forms, improvisation and theatre arts.
Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024
Instructors: Carter, Mindy (Fall) Carter, Mindy (Winter)
The course EDEA 342 includes a $24.46 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.
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EDEA 345 Music Curriculum and Instruction for Generalists (3 credits)
Overview
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.
Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024
Instructors: Hinkkala, Jen (Fall) Smith, Gabrielle (Winter)
- EDEE 325 Children's Literature (3 credits)
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EDKP 332 Physical Education Curriculum and Instruction (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Principles, programs and procedures that an elementary teacher may use to promote the designing and teaching of elementary school P.E.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Restriction: Not open to P.E. Majors
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EDSL 501 Attestation de ma卯trise langue fran莽aise
Overview
Education in Second Languages : Successful completion of a recognized exam attesting to a level of French Language Proficiency deemed sufficient to teach French.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Students in the B.Ed. Kindergarten and Elementary P茅dagogie de l'Immersion Fran莽aise and le certificat d鈥櫭﹖udes sup茅rieures en p茅dagogie de l鈥檌mmersion fran莽aise 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.
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MATH 111 Mathematics for Education Students (3 credits)
Overview
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.
Terms: Winter 2024
Instructors: B茅langer-Rioux, Rosalie (Winter)
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
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