Program Description
This 60-credit program provides an opportunity for Algonquin, Cree, Inuit, Mi'gmaq, and Mohawk people to become qualified as teachers. It is offered on a part-time basis in Indigenous communities throughout Quebec in collaboration with, for example, the Cree School Board, Kativik Ilisarniliriniq, and various Mi'gmaq, Mohawk, and Algonquin education authorities.
More information about the FNIE Certificate in Education program (program requirements, a full list of courses and course descriptions) can be found here:
Official program description
Education for First Nations and Inuit (Cert.) (60 credits)
Offered by: Faculty of Education
Program credit weight: 60 credits
Program Description
This 60-credit program provides an opportunity for Algonquin, Cree, Inuit, Mi'gmaq, Mohawk, and Naskapi people to become qualified as teachers. It is offered on a part-time basis in Indigenous communities throughout Quebec in collaboration with, for example, the Cree School Board, the Kativik Ilisarniliriniq and various Mi'gmaq, Mohawk, Algonquin and education authorities.
Quebec graduates of this program receive Quebec Ministère de l'Éducation certification to teach at the elementary school level in Indigenous schools.
On completion of the Certificate requirements, trainees may apply for admission to the Bachelor of Education - Kindergarten and Elementary Education - First Nations and Inuit Studies or Bachelor of Education for Certified Teachers program and consult the Program Adviser to determine Advanced Standing.
Time Limit
The time limit for completion of the 60-credit Certificate in Education for First Nations and Inuit is 12 years. The University reserves the right to request that a student retake a course or courses after a five-year period if it is felt that too long a break has occurred in the ongoing nature of the training.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 9, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Course and section availability for the 2025–2026 academic year is now live on Visual Schedule Builder.
Required Courses (27 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 201 | First Year Professional Seminar. | 1 |
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. | ||
| EDEC 203 | Communication in Education. | 3 |
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. | ||
| EDEC 253 | Second Professional Seminar (Kindergarten/Elementary). | 1 |
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. | ||
| EDEM 502 | Indigenous Family Dynamics and Supporting Institutions. | 3 |
Indigenous Family Dynamics and Supporting Institutions. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
| EDFE 200 | First Field Experience (K/Elem and Secondary). | 2 |
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 http://www.mcgill.ca/isa. | ||
| EDFE 256 | Second Field Experience (Kindergarten/Elementary). | 3 |
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 www.mcgill.ca/isa. | ||
| EDFE 306 | Third Field Experience (Kindergarten/Elementary). | 8 |
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 www.mcgill.ca/isa. | ||
| EDPE 300 | Educational Psychology. | 3 |
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. | ||
| EDPI 341 | Instruction in Inclusive Schools. | 3 |
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. | ||
Complementary Courses (33 credits)
6 credits from the following language courses according to language group and fluency:
Algonquin
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 270 | Algonquin Heritage Language 1. | 3 |
Algonquin Heritage Language 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
| EDEC 271 | Algonquin Heritage Language 2. | 3 |
Algonquin Heritage Language 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
| EDEC 272 | Algonquin Language 1. | 3 |
Algonquin Language 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
| EDEC 273 | Algonquin Language 2. | 3 |
Algonquin Language 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
Cree
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 241 | Cree Language 1. | 3 |
Cree Language 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
| EDEC 242 | Cree Language 2. | 3 |
Cree Language 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
Inuktitut
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 289 | Inuktitut Orthography and Grammar. | 3 |
Inuktitut Orthography and Grammar. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
| EDEC 342 | Intermediate Indigenous Language. | 3 |
Intermediate Indigenous Language. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A study of Indigenous language phonology and structure, emphasizing the connection between the two, demonstrating the orderliness of many dialectic differences. | ||
| EDEC 344 | Advanced Indigenous Language. | 3 |
Advanced Indigenous Language. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
Mi'gmaw
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 237 | Mi'gmaw Heritage Language 1. | 3 |
Mi'gmaw Heritage Language 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
| EDEC 238 | Mi'gmaw Heritage Language 2. | 3 |
Mi'gmaw Heritage Language 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
| EDEC 239 | Mi'gmaw Language 1. | 3 |
Mi'gmaw Language 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
| EDEC 240 | Mi'gmaw Language 2. | 3 |
Mi'gmaw Language 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
Mohawk
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 275 | Mohawk Heritage Language 1. | 3 |
Mohawk Heritage Language 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
| EDEC 276 | Mohawk Heritage Language 2. | 3 |
Mohawk Heritage Language 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
| EDEC 277 | Mohawk Language 1. | 3 |
Mohawk Language 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
| EDEC 278 | Mohawk Language 2. | 3 |
Mohawk Language 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
Naskapi
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 227 | Naskapi Language 1. | 3 |
Naskapi Language 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. The phonological system, including syntax and morphology. Word generation conventions will be analyzed and labels will be developed to describe how the language functions. | ||
| EDEC 228 | Naskapi Language 2. | 3 |
Naskapi Language 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
27 credits from one of the three following Stream course lists:
Stream A: Generalist
Stream B: Physical Education
Stream C: Culture and Language
In order to ensure appropriate choices, students select from the list of Complementary Courses in consultation with the Program Adviser.
Stream A: Generalist
27 credits from the following list:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEA 242 | Cultural Skills 1. | 3 |
Cultural Skills 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
| EDEC 243 | Teaching: Multigrade Classrooms. | 3 |
Teaching: Multigrade Classrooms. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This course introduces students to concepts and strategies for organizing, teaching, and evaluating learning in classes in which there are students from two, three or four grade levels. | ||
| EDEC 260 | Philosophical Foundations. | 3 |
Philosophical Foundations. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
| EDEC 262 | Media, Technology and Education. | 3 |
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. | ||
| EDEE 223 | Language Arts. | 3 |
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. | ||
| EDEE 230 | Elementary School Mathematics 1. | 3 |
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. | ||
| EDEE 245 | Orientation to Education. | 3 |
Orientation to Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Introduction to planning and maintaining a learning environment in Indigenous classroom as a unique pedagogical setting. Study and application of differential learning styles. | ||
| EDEE 248 | Reading and Writing Inuktitut/Cree. | 3 |
Reading and Writing Inuktitut/Cree. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Methods of teaching syllabic reading and writing. Understanding the principles of sight word reading instruction, child observation, material development and guided instruction. | ||
| EDEE 253 | Kindergarten Classroom Pedagogy. | 3 |
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. | ||
| EDEE 270 | Elementary School Science. | 3 |
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. | ||
| EDEE 273 | Elementary School Science 2. | 3 |
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. | ||
| EDEE 280 | Geography, History and Citizenship Education. | 3 |
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. | ||
| EDEE 283 | Social Studies Pedagogy. | 3 |
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. | ||
| EDEE 325 | Children's Literature. | 3 |
Children's Literature. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Selection and use of literature suitable for children in the elementary school. | ||
| EDEE 332 | Teaching Elementary Mathematics 2. | 3 |
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. | ||
| EDEE 353 | Third Year Professional Seminar (Kindergarten/Elementary). | 3 |
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. | ||
| EDEE 355 | Classroom-based Evaluation. | 3 |
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. | ||
Stream B: Physical Education
21 credits from the following list:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 243 | Teaching: Multigrade Classrooms. | 3 |
Teaching: Multigrade Classrooms. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This course introduces students to concepts and strategies for organizing, teaching, and evaluating learning in classes in which there are students from two, three or four grade levels. | ||
| EDEC 262 | Media, Technology and Education. | 3 |
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. | ||
| EDEE 223 | Language Arts. | 3 |
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. | ||
| EDEE 245 | Orientation to Education. | 3 |
Orientation to Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Introduction to planning and maintaining a learning environment in Indigenous classroom as a unique pedagogical setting. Study and application of differential learning styles. | ||
| EDEE 353 | Third Year Professional Seminar (Kindergarten/Elementary). | 3 |
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. | ||
| EDKP 204 | Health Education. | 3 |
Health Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A study of the teacher's role in the total school health program at both elementary and high school levels; current issues in contemporary health education. | ||
| EDKP 241 | Indigenous Physical Activities. | 3 |
Indigenous Physical Activities. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
| EDKP 292 | Nutrition and Wellness. | 3 |
Nutrition and Wellness. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This course will examine the role of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water in a balanced diet. Students will be introduced to the affects of nutrition on exercise, sport performance and wellness. The validity of claims concerning nutrient supplements will be studied. | ||
| EDKP 307 | Evaluation in Physical Education. | 3 |
Evaluation in Physical Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Measurement and evaluation techniques designed to assess progress in physical education settings. | ||
| EDKP 342 | Physical Education Methods. | 3 |
Physical Education Methods. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This course is a prerequisite for all field experience and practice.) Designed to prepare students for a teaching/leadership role in physical education. They will examine teaching/leadership effectiveness as it relates to organization and observation techniques, planning, instruction and evaluation of physical activity. | ||
| EDKP 494 | Physical Education Curriculum Development. | 3 |
Physical Education Curriculum Development. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Analysis of important philosophies, principles, and personal, educational, and societal issues that influence current physical and health education curricula with particular emphasis on the Québec curriculum for Physical Education and Health. | ||
and 6 credits from the following Physical Education courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDKP 214 | Basketball. | 2 |
Basketball. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Acquisition of skills and techniques in basketball from a curriculum model approach. | ||
| EDKP 217 | Track and Field. | 3 |
Track and Field. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Using track and field to address a variety of progressions of learning that are included at all levels of, and in relation to, the Quebec Physical Education Curriculum. The Sport Education model will be utilized to stress the transferability of the sport-specific skills needed to engage in track and field. | ||
| EDKP 218 | Volleyball. | 2 |
Volleyball. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Acquisition of skills and techniques in volleyball from a curriculum model approach. | ||
| EDKP 223 | Games 1: Elementary Physical Education . | 3 |
Games 1: Elementary Physical Education . Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Focus on Teaching Games For Understanding, in relation to the Quebec Physical Education Curriculum, which includes invasion games, target games, net and wall games, and striking and fielding games. Emphasis will be placed on fundamental movement through a variety of games and physical activities. | ||
| EDKP 229 | Ice Hockey 1. | 1 |
Ice Hockey 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Acquisition of skills and techniques in ice hockey. | ||
Stream C: Culture and Language
27 credits from the following list:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEA 242 | Cultural Skills 1. | 3 |
Cultural Skills 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
| EDEA 243 | Cultural Skills 2. | 3 |
Cultural Skills 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Development of Indigenous skills and knowledge in art, music, handicrafts and other areas both modern and traditional. | ||
| EDEA 244 | Cultural Skills - Fall. | 3 |
Cultural Skills - Fall. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. Seasonally based and will cover Fall cultural skills. | ||
| EDEA 245 | Cultural Skills - Winter. | 3 |
Cultural Skills - Winter. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. Seasonally based and will cover Winter cultural skills. | ||
| EDEA 246 | Cultural Skills - Spring. | 3 |
Cultural Skills - Spring. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. Seasonally based and will cover Spring cultural skills. | ||
| EDEA 247 | Cultural Skills - Summer. | 3 |
Cultural Skills - Summer. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. Seasonally based and will cover Summer cultural skills. | ||
| EDEC 263 | Information Communication Technology in Indigenous Literacy. | 3 |
Information Communication Technology in Indigenous Literacy. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An exploration of new media, and information and computer technology (ICT) to improve students’ Indigenous literacy. Examines the value of ICT and new media to literacy practitioners and educators who are engaging pedagogically with both Western and traditional knowledges. | ||
| EDEC 342 | Intermediate Indigenous Language. | 3 |
Intermediate Indigenous Language. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A study of Indigenous language phonology and structure, emphasizing the connection between the two, demonstrating the orderliness of many dialectic differences. | ||
| EDEC 344 | Advanced Indigenous Language. | 3 |
Advanced Indigenous Language. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
| EDEE 230 | Elementary School Mathematics 1. | 3 |
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. | ||
| EDEE 245 | Orientation to Education. | 3 |
Orientation to Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Introduction to planning and maintaining a learning environment in Indigenous classroom as a unique pedagogical setting. Study and application of differential learning styles. | ||
| EDEE 248 | Reading and Writing Inuktitut/Cree. | 3 |
Reading and Writing Inuktitut/Cree. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Methods of teaching syllabic reading and writing. Understanding the principles of sight word reading instruction, child observation, material development and guided instruction. | ||
| EDEE 270 | Elementary School Science. | 3 |
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. | ||
| EDEE 283 | Social Studies Pedagogy. | 3 |
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. | ||
| EDEE 332 | Teaching Elementary Mathematics 2. | 3 |
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. | ||
| EDEE 347 | Grammar and Composition 1. | 3 |
Grammar and Composition 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Reading and writing of an Indigenous language which includes using a computer. Focus is on nouns, verbs, prefixes, suffixes, along with specific Indigenous lexicon. | ||
| EDEE 348 | Grammar and Composition 2. | 3 |
Grammar and Composition 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Reading and writing of an Indigenous language. Intermediate and advanced aspects of grammar of the Indigenous language. Continuation of language development. | ||
| EDEE 353 | Third Year Professional Seminar (Kindergarten/Elementary). | 3 |
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. | ||
| EDEE 355 | Classroom-based Evaluation. | 3 |
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. | ||
| EDEE 370 | Traditional Indigenous Life Skills. | 3 |
Traditional Indigenous Life Skills. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Sharing, modelling and transferring of Indigenous knowledge about living in harmony with the elements and the environment. Featured topics include weather and its traditional interpretation, ice conditions, animal behaviours and their interactions with the environment. Hands-on learning will be emphasized. | ||
| EDEE 371 | Integrating Indigenous Storytelling and Creative Writing. | 3 |
Integrating Indigenous Storytelling and Creative Writing. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Students will be involved in storytelling and practical writing activities. Stories will be gathered from elders, residential school survivors and/or from their own experience. The intent of this course is to broaden knowledge and skill in the reading and writing of the students' heritage language. | ||
| EDEE 373 | Traditional Healing. | 3 |
Traditional Healing. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Indigenous traditional healing and its cultural value. The origins of Indigenous traditional medicines will be explored through elders' knowledge and stories. | ||
| EDEE 383 | Oral and Family History. | 3 |
Oral and Family History. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Oral and family history techniques, emphasising kinship terms and the importance of kinship values to Indigenous Cultures. | ||
| EDKP 241 | Indigenous Physical Activities. | 3 |
Indigenous Physical Activities. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
Options within the FNIE Certificate in Education program
In addition to the regular FNIE Certificate in Education program, the department offers the following Certificate in Education option:
Physical Education option
The FNIE Certificate in Education Physical Education option is designed for students who specialize in teaching physical education. The program is very similar to the regular certificate, but includes 6 credits of complementary courses in Physical Education.
For more information, see the Certificate in Education FNIE Physical Education McGill eCalendar entry.
Admission Information
This program is offered through community partners - there is no direct admission. For more information about partners and how to create a partnership with McGill First Nations and Inuit Education, see our Partners page.
Course Delivery Method
The Office of First Nations and Inuit Education works collaboratively to structure the course delivery method with the Partner. The sequence of courses, the location, the dates are all decided together- McGill and the Partner. The programs are customized to meet the McGill requirements as well as the Partner’s needs. Examples of course delivery methods include; face to face courses, blended courses using technology for follow up and support, community based as well as courses offered on McGill campus. The uniqueness of the course delivery method is the attentiveness that is paid to the students’ learning and well-being.
OFNIE Contact Information
Stephen Peters
Director, Office of First Nations and Inuit Education
Tel.: (514) 398-4527 Ext. 00859
ofnie.education [at] mcgill.ca (Email)
Jim Howden
Assistant Director, Office of First Nations & Inuit Education
Tel.: (514) 398-4527 Ext. 09855
ofnie.education [at] mcgill.ca (Email)
Program information is organized for two distinct groups:
Prospective Students Currently Registered
