Children's Literature.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Selection and use of literature suitable for children in the elementary school.

Contemporary Issues in Education.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

An introduction to contemporary issues in education in local, national and international contexts, including a critical perspective on educational issues by drawing on a variety of analytical frameworks.

Literature for Young Adults.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Selection and use of literature for the differing abilities and interests of high school students.

Beginners French 1.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

A comprehensive introduction to basic vocabulary, grammatical structures and speech patterns of written and oral French for students in any degree program having no previous knowledge of French. Learning to communicate at a functional level in a French-speaking environment. Short essays, cultural readings, mandatory lab practice.

Beginners French 2.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

A comprehensive introduction to basic vocabulary, grammatical structures and speech patterns of written and oral French for students in any degree program having no previous knowledge of French. Learning to communicate at a functional level in a French-speaking environment. Short essays, cultural readings, mandatory lab practice.

Elementary French 01.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

This two-term course uses a task-based approach to provide students with authentic materials related to Canadian culture and prepares them for real life communication. Therefore, class time will be mostly dedicated to the completion of communicative tasks which often rely on the use of technology (mobile apps, blogs and other online tools). This course tackles different topics that students can relate to in their personal, social and academic life, and provides a review and further training in elementary language structures to develop their communication skills and digital literacy in French.

Elementary French 01.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

See FRSL 207D1 for course description.

Oral and Written French 1.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Language lab attendance required. Grammar review, comprehension, vocabulary development, selected readings and group discussions.

Oral and Written French 1.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

See FRSL 211D1 for course description.

Mathematics for Education Students.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

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.

Introduction to the Study of Religions.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

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.

Research Essay and Rhetoric.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Academic research-based writing across the disciplines. Article summary, critical analysis, rhetorical strategies, citation and paraphrase of academic sources, and editing for cohesion and clarity.

First Year Professional Seminar.

Terms offered: Summer 2025

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.

Communication in Education.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

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.

English Exam for Teacher Certification.

Terms offered: Summer 2025

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.

Indigenous Education.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

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.

Policy Issues in Quebec and Indigenous Education.

Terms offered: Summer 2025

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.

Second Professional Seminar (Kindergarten/Elementary).

Terms offered: Summer 2025

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.

Media, Technology and Education.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

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.

Fourth Year Professional Seminar (K/Elem).

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

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.

Language Arts.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

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.

Elementary School Mathematics 1.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

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.

Kindergarten Classroom Pedagogy.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

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.

Reading Methods - Kindergarten/Elementary.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Methods and materials for the teaching of reading.

Elementary School Science.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

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.

Elementary School Science 2.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

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.

Geography, History and Citizenship Education.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

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.

Social Studies Pedagogy.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Elementary Education : Programs, materials and strategies for social studies from Kindergarten through grade six.

Teaching Elementary Mathematics 2.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

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.

Third Year Professional Seminar (Kindergarten/Elementary).

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

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.

Classroom-based Evaluation.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

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.

Visions and Realities of Jewish Education.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

A course in the philosophy of Jewish education. Various perspectives on the purpose of Jewish education are explored, and consideration is given to how contemporary Jewish ideologies can be translated into educational forms. Challenges facing Jewish education as it approaches the millennium are examined. Research in Jewish education is evaluated.

Culture and Citizenship in Quebec Context (K/Elem).

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Teaching methods and pedagogical resources for programs in ethics and culture in the k/elementary school curriculum.

First Field Experience (K/Elem and Secondary).

Terms offered: Summer 2025

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 .

Second Field Experience (Kindergarten/Elementary).

Terms offered: Summer 2025

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 .

Third Field Experience (Kindergarten/Elementary).

Terms offered: Fall 2025

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 .

Fourth Field Experience (K/Elem).

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

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 .

Educational Psychology.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

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.

Diverse Learners.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

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.

Instruction in Inclusive Schools.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

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.

Jewish Studies 1: Biblical Period.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

The history, literature and beliefs of Judaism's formative period. Both Biblical and non-Biblical materials will be studied. The Bible in the context of cognate literatures of the Ancient Near East; non-Biblical documents will be analysed for their bearing on the Jewish tradition.

Equity and Education.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

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.

Global Education and Social Justice.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

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.

Art Curriculum and Instruction - Elementary.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

An introduction to theories on children's visual expression and perception, lesson planning, and classroom-oriented studio practice.

Curriculum and Instruction in Drama Education.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Pedagogical theory and practical applications in the teaching of developmental drama, dramatic forms, improvisation and theatre arts.

Music Curriculum and Instruction for Generalists.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

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.

Understanding and Teaching Jewish Life.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

An exploration of Jewish holidays and life cycle rituals. Emphasis is placed on their historical development and philosophical meaning. Curriculum developed for teaching this material in various Jewish educational frameworks is examined and evaluated.

Teaching the Jewish Liturgy.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

An examination of curriculum developed for teaching prayer and fostering spirituality within Jewish educational frameworks. Excerpts from the liturgy of the Jewish people are studied with an emphasis on the theological, moral, and philosophical issues that they raise.

Teaching the Holocaust.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

An examination of approaches, strategies, and techniques of teaching the Holocaust, including methodologies for using the Holocaust as a basis for teaching about prejudice, cultural identity, racism, human rights and moral responsibility.

Teaching Biblical Literature - Jewish School 1.

Terms offered: this course is not currently offered.

Examination of Biblical passages raising theological, moral, historical, literary, or linguistic challenges, and their interpretation within the rabbinic tradition and modern scholarship. Methodologies for teaching such passages in Jewish studies classrooms are discussed. Some familiarity with Biblical and Rabbinic Hebrew is essential, but most texts are available in English.