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Certificate in Aboriginal Education for Certified Teachers (30 credits)

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This 30-credit program provides training to assist mainstream teachers in becoming more effective teachers in First Nations and Inuit communities. It is designed to address subjects of particular interest and need in First Nations and Inuit schools, such as cultural socialization, cooperative learning, second language teaching and curriculum development.

Required Courses (18 credits)

EDEC 220 (3) Curriculum Development
EDEC 233 (3) First Nations and Inuit Education
EDEE 240 (3) Use and Adaptation of Curricula
EDEE 291 (3) Cultural Values and Socialization
EDEE 444 (3) First Nations and Inuit Curriculum
EDSL 247 (3) Second Language Education in Aboriginal Communities

Complementary Courses (12 credits)

12 credits selected as described below.

Language

3 credits of an introductory language course in the language of the community.

Education

9 credits of Education courses selected from the list below or any other suitable course approved by the Director of Programs in First Nations and Inuit Education.

EDEA 242 (3) Cultural Skills 1
EDEC 200 (3) Introduction to Inuit Studies
EDEE 247 (6) Individualized Instruction
EDEE 290 (3) Cooperative Learning
EDEM 202 (3) Native Family Dynamics & Supporting Institutions

Admission to the Certificate in Aboriginal Education for Certified Teachers

Admission to the Certificate in Aboriginal Education for Certified Teachers

Applicants must provide the following:
  • a Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) or its equivalent;
  • evidence of having completed teacher training at an approved institution;
  • a letter of recommendation from a competent authority.

All courses are normally given off-campus and are normally limited to students enrolled in off-campus programs delivered through First Nations and Inuit Education. The right of final decision for acceptance of candidates rests with McGill.

Faculty of Education—2010-2011 (last updated Apr. 22, 2010) (disclaimer)
Faculty of Education—2010-2011 (last updated Apr. 22, 2010) (disclaimer)
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