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Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Kindergarten and Elementary Education - First Nations and Inuit Studies program requires 120 credits and leads to teacher certification. Interested applicants must contact the office of First Nations and Inuit Education for admission information; please call 514-398-4527.
Students who have not completed Quebec CEGEP, French Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, or at least one year of university studies prior to commencing the B.Ed. must also complete a minimum of 30 credits of freshman courses (in addition to the 120 credit program) for a total of 150 credits. Students who are admitted as "mature students" are not required to complete the 30 credits of Freshman courses. These students are admitted to U1.
Please note that graduates of teacher education programs are recommended by the University for Quebec Certification to the Quebec Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport (MELS). 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".
Freshman Program
Students normally complete 30 credits in their Freshman (U0) year.
The Freshman year is the time to take introductory-level courses in the subjects taught in Elementary school, as well as to explore areas that are not normally taken as teachable subject area courses within B.Ed. programs (e.g., Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, etc.).
Students admitted to the First Nations and Inuit Studies program in U0 should consult with their program adviser for guidance on course selection. More information is also found for newly admitted students to the B.Ed. Kindergarten and Elementary Education program on the Faculty of Education website at .
Required Courses (111 credits)
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EDEA 242 Cultural Skills 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Arts Education : Development of Indigenous skills and knowledge in art, music, handicrafts and other areas both modern and traditional. Topics will vary and be chosen from a range identified by instructors and students.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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EDEA 243 Cultural Skills 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Arts Education : Development of Indigenous skills and knowledge in art, music, handicrafts and other areas both modern and traditional.
Terms: Summer 2021
Instructors: Deom, Lauren (Summer)
Note: Topics will vary and will cover different cultural skills than EDEA 242.
**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 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 2020, Winter 2021, Summer 2021
Instructors: Chestnutt, Hannah; Garcia, Chloe; Lipset, Michael; Bandarchian Rashti, Nesa; Sabah, Sima; Farrell, Monic; Erless, Charlene (Fall) Smith-Gilman, Sheryl (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 2020, Winter 2021
Instructors: Smith-Gilman, Sheryl; Lamb, Pamela; Boyle, Dale; Fazeli, Sahar (Fall) Venuta, Petrina (Winter)
Because this course uses a workshop format, attendance at first class is desirable. If appropriate, may be included in the academic concentration.
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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 2020, Summer 2021
Instructors: Brook, Jill; Peters, Stephen (Summer)
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EDEC 216 Indigenous Language Requirement
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : The Indigenous language requirement is a program requirement. Students will be required to fulfill the Indigenous language competencies of the program through the successful completion of two courses in their Indigenous language.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Limited to students enrolled in off-campus programs delivered through the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education.
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EDEC 247 Policy Issues in Quebec Education (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : This course examines the organization of education in Quebec from various perspectives, including historical, political, social and legal. It aims to provide students with sufficient knowledge that they can begin the life-long learning process of a professional educator, aware of, and contributing to, the policy talk on school.
Terms: Fall 2020, Summer 2021
Instructors: Bordonaro, Tino (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: Fall 2020, Summer 2021
Instructors: Bennett-Stonebanks, Melanie; Clarke, Ginette; Holloway, Allison; Smith, Gabrielle; Howden, James (Fall) Clarke, Ginette; Ho, Stephanie; Holloway, Allison; Schellenberg, Lauren; Thurber, Lauren (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 2020, Winter 2021
Instructors: Lister, Jason; Shodjaee-Zrudlo, Ilya (Fall) Lister, Jason; Zanazanian, Paul (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 2020, Winter 2021, Summer 2021
Instructors: Lipset, Michael; DEMARTINI, ASHLEY (Fall) DEMARTINI, ASHLEY; Gill, Ravinder; Lipset, Michael; Vandarakis, Anthony (Winter) Benoit, Brian; Lajoie, Alain; Peters, Stephen (Summer)
**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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EDEC 342 Intermediate Indigenous Language (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : A study of Indigenous language phonology and structure, emphasizing the connection between the two, demonstrating the orderliness of many dialectic differences.
Terms: Winter 2021
Instructors: Duff, Alice; Salt, Ruth (Winter)
Prerequisite(s): EDEC 289 or equivalent, e.g. EDEC 273, EDEC 278 or permission of Director
Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken EDEE 342. Limited to students enrolled in off-campus programs delivered through the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education.
**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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EDEC 344 Advanced Indigenous Language (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : The final course in a set dealing with Indigenous phonology and structure. An understanding of basic Indigenous syntax in particular, rules governing verb and possessive endings.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Prerequisite(s): EDEC 342 or permission of Director
Limited to students enrolled in off-campus programs delivered through the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education.
Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken EDEE 344.
**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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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 2021
Instructors: Savard, Annie; Clarke, Ginette; Buki, Constance; Lister, Jason; Bennett-Stonebanks, Melanie; McPherson, Heather; Holloway, Allison (Winter)
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EDEC 591 Cultural Values and Socialization (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : An introduction to the educational implications of cultural values and patterns of socialization of youth. Topics will include a description of the cultural values of Indigenous peoples, home styles of communication, learning and discipline and intercultural educational issues.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken EDEE 291.
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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 2021, Summer 2021
Instructors: Bennett-Stonebanks, Melanie; Harju, Maija-Liisa (Winter) Hester, Elsie; Cheechoo, Greta; Salt, Ruth (Summer)
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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 2020, Winter 2021
Instructors: Savard, Annie; Mahmoodi Motlagh, Ali; Bran Lopez, Maria-Josée; Demian, Nagui (Fall) Peters, Stephen; Lajoie, Alain (Winter)
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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: Fall 2020, Winter 2021, Summer 2021
Instructors: Smith-Gilman, Sheryl (Winter) NAUGLER, KIMBERLY (Summer)
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EDEE 260 Reading Methods - Kindergarten/Elementary (3 credits)
Overview
Elementary Education : Methods and materials for the teaching of reading.
Terms: Winter 2021
Instructors: Strong, Teresa; Farrell, Monic; NAUGLER, KIMBERLY (Winter)
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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 2020, Winter 2021
Instructors: Chestnutt, Hannah; Lafortune, Stéphanie; Lewis, Lerona (Fall)
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: Fall 2020, Winter 2021
Instructors: Potvin, Edina (Fall) Chestnutt, Hannah; Lewis, Lerona; Esquivel, Laura; Narayanan, Shanmugavalli (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 2020, Summer 2021
Instructors: Bordonaro, Tino (Fall) Shem, Mary; Louttit, Eva; McLeod, Rita (Summer)
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: Fall 2020, Winter 2021
Instructors: Leclaire, Sandra-Lynn (Fall) Howard, Philip S; Benoit, Brian (Winter)
- EDEE 325 Children's Literature (3 credits)
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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 2021
Instructors: Kobiela, Marta; Savard, Annie; Bran Lopez, Maria-Josée (Winter)
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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 2020
Instructors: Savard, Annie; Smith-Gilman, Sheryl; Butler Kisber, Lynn; Clarke, Ginette (Fall)
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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 2020, Summer 2021
Instructors: Chestnutt, Hannah; Buki, Constance; Bennett-Stonebanks, Melanie; Sabah, Sima (Fall) Peters, Stephen (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 309 The Religious Quest (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : An approach to the study of religious experience as expressed in humanity's major religious traditions, especially Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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EDER 360 Ethics and Religious Culture (K/Elementary) (2 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : Teaching methods and pedagogical resources for programs in moral education, ethics, and religious culture in the k/elementary school curriculum.
Terms: Winter 2021
Instructors: Bennett-Stonebanks, Melanie; Lister, Jason (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 2020, Winter 2021, Summer 2021
Instructors: Starr, Lisa; Peters, Stephen (Fall) Peters, Stephen (Winter) Starr, Lisa (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: Fall 2020, Summer 2021
Instructors: Starr, Lisa; Howden, James (Fall) Starr, Lisa (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 2020
Instructors: Starr, Lisa (Fall)
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 2020, Winter 2021
Instructors: Starr, Lisa (Fall) Starr, Lisa (Winter)
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EDKP 241 Indigenous Physical Activities (3 credits)
Overview
Kinesiology&Physical Education : Designed to prepare students to teach physical recreation activities of their Indigenous culture such as Indigenous games, stunts, combatives, gymnastics and dance activities belonging in the cultural context.
Terms: Summer 2021
Instructors: McComber, Tatum (Summer)
Restriction: Open only to students in the Certificate in Education for First Nations and Inuit and Bachelors of Education First Nations and Inuit Education.
**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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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 2020, Winter 2021
Instructors: Conrod, Scott (Fall) Conrod, Scott; Thomson, Roberta; Benoit, Brian; Odjick-Tolley, Shirley (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 2020, Winter 2021
Instructors: Leduc, Karissa (Fall) Hoida, David; Benoit, Brian (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 2020, Summer 2021
Instructors: Nair, Aishwarya; Appignanesi, Gus; Erten, Ozlem; Gilpin Mayappo, Beatrice (Fall) Benoit, Brian; Peters, Stephen (Summer)
Restriction: Open to B.Ed. students only
Also offered through Continuing Education.
Prerequisite: EDPE 300.
**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.
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EDSL 247 Second Language Education in Indigenous Communities (3 credits)
Overview
Education in Second Languages : Issues and considerations in the learning of English or French in Indigenous communities. Emphasis on teaching a second language to Indigenous children.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Limited to students enrolled in off-campus programs delivered through the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education.
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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 2020, Winter 2021
Instructors: Price, Terry; Howden, James; Odjick-Tolley, Shirley (Fall) Meighan, Paul (Winter)
Complementary Courses (9 credits)
9 credits of courses selected as described below.
Language - Complementary Component
6 credits from the following language courses chosen according to language group and fluency:
Algonquin
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EDEC 270 Algonquin Heritage Language 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : Students will develop a basic knowledge of the Algonquin phonological system and gain some understanding of the morphological and syntactic rules, the stress and intonation patterns which control the language, and how Algonquin culture is reflected in the language.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken EDEE 293.
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EDEC 271 Algonquin Heritage Language 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : Continues the study of Algonquin syntax and morphology with the objective of improving student literacy. Focus on the oral skills associated with basic and classroom interaction and the difficulties encountered by additional language learners. Additional emphasis on implications for additional language teaching and learning.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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EDEC 272 Algonquin Language 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : Students will learn the Algonquin phonological system. They will focus on animate/inanimate and inflections for agreement, aspect, tense and number. They will analyze word generation conventions and derive Algonquin labels to describe how Algonquin operates.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken EDEE 294.
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EDEC 273 Algonquin Language 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : Continues earlier study of the Algonquin language with a focus on complex tenses, complex sentence structures (e.g., conditionals, subordination, embedded structure), and nominalizing verbs and verbalizing nouns. Objective is to develop reading and writing skills.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Cree
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EDEC 241 Cree Language 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : Students will learn their own phonology and see how the phonological system is reflected in dialects. They will learn the spelling rules and develop their literacy skills in syllabics. Finally, they will derive Cree grammatical terms and begin to study Cree morphology and syntax.
Terms: Summer 2021
Instructors: Duff, Alice; Wapachee, Mary; Stephens-Trapper, Lucy (Summer)
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EDEC 242 Cree Language 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : Students will study the morphology and syntax analysis of Cree at a more advanced level and begin the study of word generation conventions. In addition, features of Cree that are difficult in first language acquisition will be highlighted and implications for classroom practice discussed.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Prerequisite: EDEC 241
Inuktitut
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EDEC 289 Inuktitut Orthography and Grammar (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : Structure and morphology of Inuktitut for teachers working in that language. Use of orthography, both qaliujaaqpait (Roman script) and qaniujaaqpait (syllabics) as established by the Inuit Cultural Association.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Prerequisite: Fluency in Inuktitut
Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken EDEE 249.
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EDEC 403 The Dialects of Inuktitut (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : Study of the main Eskimo-Aleut dialects from Siberia to Greenland, looking at the effect of Inuit migrations across the Arctic on the development of dialectical differences. The main phonological, grammatical and lexical differences between the dialects and the patterns underlying these differences will be examined.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Prerequisite: EDEE 344
Mi'gmaw
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EDEC 237 Mi'gmaw Heritage Language 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : Students will gain a basic understanding of Mi'gmaw syntax and morphology, and stress and intonation patterns of the language. Students will develop literacy and learn what makes Mi'gmaw distinctive as well as how the culture is reflected in the language.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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EDEC 238 Mi'gmaw Heritage Language 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : Continues the study of Mi'gmaw syntax and morphology with the objective of improving student literacy. Focus on the oral skills associated with basic and classroom interaction and the difficulties encountered by additional language learners. Additional emphasis on implications for additional language teaching and learning.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Prerequisite: EDEC 237
**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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EDEC 239 Mi'gmaw Language 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : An introduction to the study of the phonological system of Mi'gmaw for the purpose of literacy skills development. Explores Mi'gmaw syntax and morphology, word generation conventions, and Mi'gmaw labeling in order to develop understanding of the functioning of the Mi'gmaw language.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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EDEC 240 Mi'gmaw Language 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : Students will continue their syntactical and morphological analysis of Mi'gmaw and further develop their reading and writing skills. Features of Mi'gmaw that are difficult for language learners will be highlighted and implications for classroom practice discussed.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Prerequisite: EDEC 239
**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.**
Mohawk
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EDEC 275 Mohawk Heritage Language 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : Students will develop a basic knowledge of the Mohawk phonological system and have some understanding of the morphological and syntactic rules, the stress and intonation patterns which control the language, and how Mohawk culture is reflected in the language.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken EDEE 296.
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EDEC 276 Mohawk Heritage Language 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : Continues the study of Mohawk syntax and morphology with the objective of improving student literacy. Focus on the oral skills associated with basic and classroom interaction and the difficulties encountered by additional language learners. Additional emphasis on implications for additional language teaching and learning.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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EDEC 277 Mohawk Language 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : Students will learn the Mohawk phonological system (including glottal stop, length mark, up and down stress). Syntactically and morphologically, they will focus on the pronoun system (tense included). Word generation conventions will be analyzed and Mohawk labels developed to describe how the language functions.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken EDEE 297.
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EDEC 278 Mohawk Language 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : Continues earlier study of the predictable items in the Mohawk language and introduces an examination of non-predictable items: irregular verbs, reflexive and semi-reflexive verbs, purposive stem, translocative, etc. Objective is to develop reading and writing skills.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Naskapi
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EDEC 227 Naskapi Language 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : The phonological system, including syntax and morphology. Word generation conventions will be analyzed and labels will be developed to describe how the language functions.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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EDEC 228 Naskapi Language 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : The morphology and syntax analysis of Naskapi at a more advanced level, including the study of word generation conventions. Importance will be placed on developing reading and writing skills.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Prerequisite: EDEC 227
Education - Complementary Component
3 credits from:
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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 2020, Winter 2021
Instructors: Malenfant, Jayne; McComber, Alex M (Fall) Chiblow, Dillan (Winter)
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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 2020, Winter 2021
Instructors: Ghosh, Ratna; Tangirala, Nikasha (Fall) Low, Bronwen; Hashemi, Narjes (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: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking EDEC 248.
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EDEC 313 Indigenous Land-Based Pedagogy (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : Focuses on the role of land-based experiential learning in contributing to pedagogical practices of educators and learners. Models and addresses how to incorporate land-based education in the preparation and delivery of K-11 curriculum. Structured to encourage reflection regarding peoples-to-land relationships and the social relations, knowledges and languages that arise.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Restriction: Open only to students enrolled in First Nations and Inuit programs offered by the Faculty of Education.
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EDEM 502 Indigenous Family Dynamics and Supporting Institutions (3 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Examination of Indigenous family dynamics and educational, social and administrative institutions that support families in the learning process. A study of the interdependency of the various institutions affecting the education of Indigenous children. Relationships of non-educational to educational services.
Terms: Winter 2021
Instructors: Howden, James (Winter)
Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken EDEM 202.
