All students are required to register for the English Exam for Teacher Certification (EDEC 215) in the Fall term of their first year (U1 year) in the program. Please refer to the English Language Requirement section of the Internships & Student Affairs website for details.
A complete list of courses, course descriptions and prerequisites can be found below.
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’Enseignement supérieur. 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".
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 http://www.mcgill.ca/dise/ofnie/teachcert/kelemfnie/current.
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Curriculum and Instruction: The organization of Quebec education, including Indigenous education, from historical, political, social, cultural and legal perspectives. The implications and contributions of policy decisions to schools, students, and families.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Curriculum and Instruction: Exploration of Indigenous traditions and worldviews, and the direction they offer Indigenous education. Consideration of how contemporary Indigenous thought can be translated into education practice.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Elementary Education: Methods and materials for the teaching of reading.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Elementary Education: Elementary Education : Programs, materials and strategies for social studies from Kindergarten through grade six.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Religious Studies: Teaching methods and pedagogical resources for programs in ethics and culture in the k/elementary school curriculum.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Education - Dean's Office
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.
Offered by: Education - Dean's Office
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.
Offered by: Education - Dean's Office
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.
Offered by: Education - Dean's Office
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.
Offered by: Educational&Counselling Psych
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.
Offered by: Educational&Counselling Psych
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.
Offered by: Educational&Counselling Psych
36 credits of courses selected as described below:
6 credits from the following language courses chosen according to language group and fluency:
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
3 credits from:
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
3 credits from:
Curriculum and Instruction: Familiarizes students with major environmental issues, engages them in interdisciplinary problem-based inquiries and draws attention to the interrelatedness of biotic and abiotic components of the ecosystem. Promotes understanding of the impact of individual and collective civic and economic choices on environmental resources.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
3 credits from:
Religious Studies: An approach to the study of world views including both religious and non-religious perspectives. This course explores humanity's major religious traditions, especially Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Indigenous traditions, and non-religious traditions such as atheism and agnosticism.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Religious Studies: A philosophical critical inquiry into the relationship between belief and conduct oriented toward the teacher and his/her role in education.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Religious Studies: Factors influencing patterns of stability and change in major social institutions and the implications for formal and non-formal education.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Religious Studies: An examination of the moral and spiritual challenges of the modern and post-modern world. Emphasis will also be placed on the role and responsibility of education in meeting these challenges.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Religious Studies: Explores contemporary issues in human rights from an educational perspective, focusing on implications for praxis; explores ethical notions, including rights and responsiblities, as applied to contemporary challenges.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
9 credits from the subject course lists below
Art
Arts Education: Development of sound drafting skills through the study of organic forms and the human figure in various media.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Arts Education: Investigation of color, media, tools, techniques. Studies of natural forms, the human figure.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Arts Education: An introduction to media that can be easily adapted to elementary classroom studio exploration.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Arts Education: Development of Indigenous skills and knowledge in art, music, handicrafts and other areas both modern and traditional.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Arts Education: Exploration of the basic elements of visual art through two dimensional composition and three-dimensional constructions. Investigation of materials and tools and the processes of manipulating and relating materials.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Arts Education: Continuation of course EDEA 205 with emphasis on drawing and structure.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Arts Education: A course designed to further the individual's natural drawing ability, and to develop a keen, perceptive approach to varied subject matter, including figure drawing.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Arts Education: The course is designed to address the need for teachers to be able to lead students to increased perceptual awareness and critical thinking in relation to their visual environment. Museum visits are a regular component of this course.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Arts Education: An investigation of basic sculpture methods and concepts with a view toward developing personal aptitudes. Development of three-dimensional thinking through direct experience with processes using new and traditional materials.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
English
Arts Education: A participatory course in creative drama and the use of improvisational techniques in the pursuit of student development.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Elementary Education: Selection and use of literature suitable for children in the elementary school.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Elementary Education: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Secondary Education: Selection and use of literature for the differing abilities and interests of high school students.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Education in Second Languages: Analysis of English phrases, clauses and sentences up to discourse level in connected text. Emphasis on distinguishing between grammatical form, meaning, and function. Identification, analysis and correction of common errors made by ESL learners.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Ethics and Religious Culture
Religious Studies: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Religious Studies: An approach to the study of world views including both religious and non-religious perspectives. This course explores humanity's major religious traditions, especially Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Indigenous traditions, and non-religious traditions such as atheism and agnosticism.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Religious Studies: A philosophical critical inquiry into the relationship between belief and conduct oriented toward the teacher and his/her role in education.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Religious Studies: Factors influencing patterns of stability and change in major social institutions and the implications for formal and non-formal education.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Religious Studies: An examination of the moral and spiritual challenges of the modern and post-modern world. Emphasis will also be placed on the role and responsibility of education in meeting these challenges.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Religious Studies: Explores contemporary issues in human rights from an educational perspective, focusing on implications for praxis; explores ethical notions, including rights and responsiblities, as applied to contemporary challenges.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
French
Education in Second Languages: Développement de la littératie en langue seconde; les stratégies d'enseignement et d'apprentissage de la lecture et de l'écriture; l'exploration et l'utilisation de la littérature enfantine et de jeunesse propre à la francophonie dans divers contextes scolaires.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Music
Arts Education: Musical knowledge is developed and articulated through a structured approach to listening. Using recorded examples, students learn how to recognize, identify and discuss musical elements, devices, styles and genres.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Natural Science
Curriculum and Instruction: Familiarizes students with major environmental issues, engages them in interdisciplinary problem-based inquiries and draws attention to the interrelatedness of biotic and abiotic components of the ecosystem. Promotes understanding of the impact of individual and collective civic and economic choices on environmental resources.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Elementary Education: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Elementary Education: Indigenous traditional healing and its cultural value. The origins of Indigenous traditional medicines will be explored through elders' knowledge and stories.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Elementary Education: A lecture, laboratory and field course to train elementary school teachers in the principles and practices of field biology and nature tours. The observation and identification of various organisms and a study of their ecological relationships in the web of life.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Physical Education
Kinesiology&Physical Education: 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.
Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
Kinesiology&Physical Education: Nature and mechanical function of human movement in sport, dance, physical recreation and adapted movement activities.
Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
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.
Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
Kinesiology&Physical Education: Changes apparent in motor behaviour from conception to old age. Two perspectives are emphasized: 1) contemporary and historical theories of human development, 2) development of motor behaviour and influences of physical growth, sensori-perceptual development, information processing and socio-cultural factors.
Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
Kinesiology&Physical Education: 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.
Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
Social Studies
Elementary Education: Oral and family history techniques, emphasising kinship terms and the importance of kinship values to Indigenous Cultures.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Advanced Indigenous Languages
Curriculum and Instruction: Study of local Indigenous grammar and discourse practices of literacy and orality. Focus on oral and emerging writing skills, including difficulties encountered by additional language learners.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Curriculum and Instruction: A study of Indigenous language phonology and structure, emphasizing the connection between the two, demonstrating the orderliness of many dialectic differences.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Curriculum and Instruction: Local Indigenous language (discourse and grammar) and its connection to local culture. Use of complex language patterns and formal language, and discussion of community issues and the study of customs, traditions, and worldviews.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
12 credits,
6-9 credits from the following
Arts Education: An introduction to theories on children's visual expression and perception, lesson planning, and classroom-oriented studio practice.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Arts Education: Pedagogical theory and practical applications in the teaching of developmental drama, dramatic forms, improvisation and theatre arts.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Arts Education: Study of materials and instructional techniques grounded in an understanding of basic musical concepts and contemporary theories of music teaching and learning. Definition of musical objectives and rationales, selection and development of materials, review of MEQ guidelines. Participation through singing, movement, listening, discussion and lesson planning and implementation.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Curriculum and Instruction: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Elementary Education: Overview of reading theories and their application to Inuktitut/Cree; processes used by proficient readers. Methods of teaching reading.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Elementary Education: Methods of teaching syllabic reading and writing. Understanding the principles of sight word reading instruction, child observation, material development and guided instruction.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Education in Second Languages: Social, linguistic, and epistemological issues in Indigenous language teaching and learning, drawing on academic and community knowledge bases. Analyzes approaches to the development of Indigenous language proficiency through an examination of specific Indigenous language teaching methods for first language and additional language learners. Emphasis on the relation between instruction and language policy and planning as well as instruction and students own language learning and maintenance. Focuses on how to develop teaching practices and how to evaluate language learning.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Education in Second Languages: Introduction to pedagogical, program and policy contexts of teaching ESL outside the formal K - 11 school setting, including teaching children, adolescents and adults, in the private and community sectors in Canada and abroad.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
3-6 credits from the following
Curriculum and Instruction: The content of this course changes depending on the needs and interests of the students and the educational communities participating in programs administered by First Nations and Inuit Education. It always addresses issues related to Aboriginal education, e.g., local control, development of linguistic and cultural policies.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Curriculum and Instruction: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Curriculum and Instruction: This course on language and learning across the curriculum will explore the central role of pupils' language, both oral and written, in their learning and the implications for using this learning tool in teaching. It will also consider "languages" (e.g. computers, media, etc.) in teaching and learning.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Elementary Education: Introduction to planning and maintaining a learning environment in Indigenous classroom as a unique pedagogical setting. Study and application of differential learning styles.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Elementary Education: An introduction to First Nations and Inuit curriculum: how curriculum needs in Aboriginal communities are similar to and different from mainstream ones, the range of ways in which First Nations and Inuit have responded to curriculum needs based on language, culture, and community perceptions.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Ed Psych & Couns (Counselling): Models and methods of crisis intervention as well as the development of skills in working with individuals experiencing emotional trauma, and identifying referral sources for individuals who require medical or psychiatric consultation.
Offered by: Educational&Counselling Psych
Ed Psych & Couns (Inclusive): Theoretical approaches and specific teaching methods appropriate to the needs of students with emotional or behaviour problems, including students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Multimodal team intervention approaches are emphasized. Application component: application of teaching methods with students experiencing behaviour difficulties.
Offered by: Educational&Counselling Psych
Ed Psych & Couns (Inclusive): Commonalities and differences between students with specific learning disabilities, and related teaching approaches. Emphasis on methods, materials, and technology for teaching academic content as well as social skills. Application component: modifying and teaching content areas to students experiencing learning difficulties.
Offered by: Educational&Counselling Psych
6 credits chosen from the Subject Area and/or the Methods and Curriculum and Pedagogy courses listed above. No more than 9 credits can be chosen from any one subject area.
Coming soon: a list of planned courses in the B.Ed. Kindergarten Elementary FNIE program, divided by partner. Only students who have been recommended to McGill by the relevant partner may take these courses. Also, this information is unofficial: the Minerva Class Schedule remains the official class schedule.
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)
See the overviews above to find the semesters in which you should complete your field experiences. In addition, the start and end dates for all field experiences each year can be found on the Internships & Student Affairs website.
Yes, the provincial government requires that all students in teacher education programs demonstrate their proficiency in the language of instruction. More information can be found on the Internships & Student Affairs website.
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