Kindergarten and Elementary

Offered by:Integrated Studies in Ed
Degree:Bachelor of Education

Program Requirement:

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Kindergarten and Elementary Jewish Studies program requires 120 credits and leads to teacher certification. 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.

The Kindergarten and Elementary program leads to certification to teach children between the ages of 5 and 11 years (kindergarten and elementary school). The program consists of academic and professional courses, as well as studies in pedagogy and educational foundations. Each year of the program provides a school-based practicum.

The Jewish Studies option is addressed to students enrolled in the Kindergarten and Elementary program who wish to teach Jewish studies as well as general studies. Students are encouraged to acquire a strong background in Bible, Jewish prayer, Jewish holidays, and Jewish history prior to registering in the option. Students lacking the ability to teach in Hebrew should consider spending a semester at an Israeli university or seek other avenues to improve their language skills.

Please note that graduates of teacher education programs are recommended by the University for Quebec certification to the Ministry (Education). For more information about teacher certification in Quebec, please refer to the Faculty of Education section under "Overview of Faculty Programs", "Undergraduate Education Programs," and "Quebec Teacher Certification."

Freshman Program

Students normally complete 30 credits in their Freshman (U0) year.

The Freshman year is the time to take introductory-level courses in the subjects taught in elementary school, as well as to explore areas that are not normally taken as teachable subject area courses within B.Ed. programs (e.g., Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, etc.). Students should also investigate the possibility of taking one of the First Year Seminar courses offered by the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Science.

In addition, in consultation with the Program Adviser, students may select courses from the recommended course list below or other courses. Included in the list are several French Second Language (FRSL) courses for which placement tests are required to determine the appropriate level. Also recommended are any 100- or 200-level courses with the subject codes of ANTH (Anthropology), ENGL (English), GEOG (Geography), HIST (History), MUAR (Music-Arts Faculty), POLI (Political Science), PSYC (Psychology), RELG (Religious Studies), and SOCI (Sociology). For 200-level courses, information about any required prerequisites is found in the Minerva Class Schedule by clicking on the course CRN for registration. Check prerequisites before registering.

• EDEE 325 Children's Literature 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

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

  Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed

  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken ENGL 240, ENGL 341
  • Limited enrolment

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
  • Instructors
    • Teresa Strong
• EDEM 220 Contemporary Issues in Ed. 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  Admin & Policy Studies in Ed: 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.

  Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
  • Instructors
    • Mitchell Miller
• EDES 366 Literature for Young Adults 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

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

  Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
    • Winter 2025
  • Instructors
    • Bronwen E Low
    • Bronwen E Low
• FRSL 101 Beginners French 1 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  French as a Second Language: 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.

  Offered by: French Language Centre

  • Prerequisite: Placement test
  • Language laboratory and oral practice with a French monitor if available.
  • Placement test. No knowledge of French.
  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken FRSL 101D1/D2, FRSL 103, FRSL 104, or FRSL 105.

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
  • Instructors
    • Viviane Kwan-Lock, Marion Vergues, Laura Bourrel, Cléo F Mathieu, Zeina Maatouk, Anne Lechowicz
• FRSL 102 Beginners French 2 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  French as a Second Language: 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.

  Offered by: French Language Centre

  • Language laboratory and oral practice with a French monitor if available.
  • Prerequisite: FRSL 101

  • Terms
    • Winter 2025
  • Instructors
    • Marion Vergues, Laura Bourrel
• FRSL 207D1 Elementary French 01 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  French as a Second Language: 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.

  Offered by: French Language Centre

  • 3 hours, plus language laboratory
  • Prerequisite(s): FRSL 101 and FRSL 102, or FRSL 103, or FRSL 104, or FRSL 105, or Placement test required.
  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken Grade 12 or 13 French in Canada, or equivalent
  • Students must register for both FRSL 207D1 and FRSL 207D2.
  • No credit will be given for this course unless both FRSL 207D1 and FRSL 207D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
  • FRSL 207D1 and FRSL 207D2 together are equivalent to FRSL 207

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
  • Instructors
    • Christine Petcoff, Alida Soucé, Marie-Philip Mathieu
• FRSL 207D2 Elementary French 01 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  French as a Second Language: See FRSL 207D1 for course description.

  Offered by: French Language Centre

  • Prerequisite(s): FRSL 207D1 and FRSL 101 and FRSL 102, or FRSL 103, or FRSL 104, or FRSL 105, or Placement test required.
  • No credit will be given for this course unless both FRSL 207D1 and FRSL 207D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
  • FRSL 207D1 and FRSL 207D2 together are equivalent to FRSL 207

  • Terms
    • Winter 2025
  • Instructors
    • Alida Soucé
• FRSL 211D1 Oral and Written French 1 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  French as a Second Language: Language lab attendance required. Grammar review, comprehension, vocabulary development, selected readings and group discussions.

  Offered by: French Language Centre

  • 3 hours, plus language laboratory
  • Prerequisite(s): FRSL 207D1 and 207D2, or 208, or Placement test
  • Restriction: Not open to students from Québec
  • Students must register for both FRSL 211D1 and FRSL 211D2.
  • No credit will be given for this course unless both FRSL 211D1 and FRSL 211D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
  • FRSL 211D1 and FRSL 211D2 together are equivalent to FRSL 211

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
  • Instructors
    • Chantal A Creck, Samantha C Damay
• FRSL 211D2 Oral and Written French 1 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  French as a Second Language: See FRSL 211D1 for course description.

  Offered by: French Language Centre

  • Prerequisite(s): FRSL 207D1 and 207D2, or 208, or Placement test
  • No credit will be given for this course unless both FRSL 211D1 and FRSL 211D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
  • FRSL 211D1 and FRSL 211D2 together are equivalent to FRSL 211

  • Terms
    • Winter 2025
  • Instructors
    • Samantha C Damay
• MATH 111 Math for Education Students 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  Mathematics & Statistics (Sci): 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.

  Offered by: Mathematics and Statistics

  • Winter
  • Restriction: Open only to students in the B.Ed. program, not open to students who have successfully completed CEGEP course 201-101 or an equivalent. Not available for credit with MATH 112
  • Offered by the Faculty of Science. Note: all Science courses have limited enrolment

  • Terms
    • Winter 2025
  • Instructors
    • Rosalie Bélanger-Rioux
• RELG 207 Intro to Study of Religions 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  Religious Studies: 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.

  Offered by: Religious Studies

  • Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken RELG 255.
  • Winter

  • Terms
    • Winter 2025
  • Instructors
    • Jim Kanaris
• WCOM 250 Research Essay and Rhetoric 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  Written and Oral Communication: 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.

  Offered by: McGill Writing Centre

  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken CESL 500 or CEAP 250 or WCOM 255. Only open to students in degree programs - all years and faculties.
  • Intended for students whose first language is English.
  • Entrance test: Short essay first day of classes.

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
    • Winter 2025
  • Instructors
    • Yvonne Hung
    • Yvonne Hung

Required Courses (87 credits)

• EDEC 201 1st Year Professional Seminar 1 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • Corequisite: EDFE 200
  • Restriction: Open to B.Ed. Secondary and B.Ed. K/Elem. students only

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
  • Instructors
    • Jessica Saada
• EDEC 203 Communication in Education 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • Because this course uses a workshop format, attendance at first class is desirable. If appropriate, may be included in the academic concentration.
  • **This course is only for the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE) for getting people to register online.
  • **Web add deadline is July 20, 2023.
  • **Web drop deadline is July 15, 2023.

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
    • Winter 2025
  • Instructors
    • Sheryl Smith-Gilman, Janine E Metallic
    • Janine E Metallic
• EDEC 215 English Exam for Teacher Cert.

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • Terms
    • This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
  • Instructors
    • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
• EDEC 233 Indigenous Education 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • There is a $25 fee used to purchase essential materials needed to provide students with first hand insight into indigenous ways of knowing. Fees are also used to remunerate indigenous elders, knowledge keepers and/or cultural presenters that provide cultural or pedagogical expertise.

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
    • Winter 2025
  • Instructors
    • Michelle Kennedy
    • Geraldine M King, Michelle Kennedy
• EDEC 247 Policy Issues:QC&Indigenous Ed 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDEM 405.
  • **Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fifth lecture day.

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
  • Instructors
    • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
• EDEC 253 Second Prof Seminar (K/Elem) 1 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • Corequisite: EDFE 256 or EDFE 256D1 or EDFE 208
  • Prerequisites: EDEE 223, EDEE 253, EDEE 273, EDEE 283
  • Restriction: Open to B.Ed.(K/Elem) students.
  • Students in the B.Ed.(K/Elem) Pédagogie de l'Immersion Française (PIF) option must have successfully completed EDSL 345 before taking this course.

  • Terms
    • This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
  • Instructors
    • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
• EDEC 262 Media, Tech. and Education 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • **Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fourth lecture day.

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
    • Winter 2025
  • Instructors
    • Michael B Lipset
    • Michael B Lipset
• EDEC 405 4th Yr Prof. Sem. (K/Elem) 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • Prerequisite: EDEE 355
  • Corequisite: EDFE 406
  • Restriction: Open to B.Ed. K/Elem. students only

  • Terms
    • Winter 2025
  • Instructors
    • Jessica Saada, Lynn Butler Kisber, Annie Savard
• EDEE 223 Language Arts 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • Corequisites: EDEE 253 and EDEE 283.
  • **This course will be held on July 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12 & 13.
  • **Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fourth lecture day.

  • Terms
    • Winter 2025
  • Instructors
    • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
• EDEE 230 Elementary School Math. 1 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
  • Instructors
    • Annie Savard, Marta A Kobiela
• EDEE 253 Kindergarten Classroom Ped 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • Corequisite(s): EDEE 223 and EDEE 283
  • Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken EDEC 310 and EDEE 250.

  • Terms
    • Winter 2025
  • Instructors
    • Sheryl Smith-Gilman
• EDEE 260 Reading Methods - K/Elementary 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  Elementary Education: Methods and materials for the teaching of reading.

  Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed

  • Terms
    • Winter 2025
  • Instructors
    • Teresa Strong
• EDEE 270 Elementary School Science 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • The course includes a fee of $15 for a lab manual prepared by the professor required for the course. The fee is refundable until the end of the course add/drop period.

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
  • Instructors
    • Emily D Sprowls
• EDEE 273 Elementary School Science 2 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • Prerequisite(s): EDEE 270
  • Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken EDEE 275.
  • The course EDEE 273 includes a $20.00 fee for the lab manual required by all students registered for the course. The fee is refundable until the end of the add/drop period.

  • Terms
    • Winter 2025
  • Instructors
    • Emily D Sprowls
• EDEE 280 Geog., Hist. & Citizenship Ed. 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • Restriction: Faculty of Education students.
  • **Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the third lecture day and withdrawal is the sixth lecture day.

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
  • Instructors
    • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
• EDEE 283 Social Studies Pedagogy 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

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

  Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed

  • Prerequisite: EDEE 280
  • Corequisite(s): EDEE 223 and EDEE 253
  • Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken EDEE 282.

  • Terms
    • Winter 2025
  • Instructors
    • Jessica Saada, Philip S S Howard
• EDEE 332 Teaching Elementary Math. 2 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • Prerequisite: EDEE 230, EDFE 306.

  • Terms
    • Winter 2025
  • Instructors
    • Annie Savard, Marta A Kobiela, Hannah R Chestnutt
• EDEE 353 Third Yr. Prof. Sem. (K/Elem) 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • Prerequisite: EDEC 253 or EDEC 253D1/D2
  • Corequisites: EDEE 355 and EDFE 306
  • Restrictions: B.Ed (K/Elem) students. Not open to students who have taken EDEE 350 or EDEE 352.

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
  • Instructors
    • Sheryl Smith-Gilman, Lynn Butler Kisber, Annie Savard
• EDEE 355 Classroom-based Evaluation 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • Corequisites: EDEE 353, EDFE 306
  • Restriction: B.Ed. (K/Elem) students
  • **This course will be held on July 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22 & 23.
  • **Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fourth lecture day.

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
  • Instructors
    • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
• EDER 320 Visions&Realities of Jewish Ed 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  Religious Studies: 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.

  Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed

  • Terms
    • This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
  • Instructors
    • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
• EDER 360 Cult&Citzshp:QCContext(K/Elem) 2 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDER 333

  • Terms
    • Winter 2025
  • Instructors
    • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
• EDFE 200 First Field Exp. (K/Elem&Sec) 2 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • Corequisite: EDEC 201
  • Restriction: Open to B.Ed. Secondary and B.Ed. K/Elem. students

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
  • Instructors
    • Yasmine Zein
• EDFE 256 Second Field Exp. (Kind/Elem) 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • Prerequisite: EDFE 200 or EDFE 209 or EDFE 246 or EDFE 205
  • Corequisite: EDEC 253
  • Restrictions: B.Ed. (K/Elementary) students. Not open to students who have taken EDFE 253.
  • Note: Expectations for this field experience, according to your program, can be found at www.mcgill.ca/isa.

  • Terms
    • This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
  • Instructors
    • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
• EDFE 306 Third Field Exp. (Kind/Elem) 8 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • Prerequisite(s): EDEE 275 or EDEE 273, EDEE 223, EDEE 250 or EDEE 253, EDEE 282 or EDEE 283, EDEC 215, (EDFE 256 or EDFE 256D1/D2), (EDEC 253 or EDEC 253D1/D2).
  • Corequisites: EDEE 353, EDEE 355.
  • Restrictions: B.Ed. (K/Elementary) students. Not open to students who have taken EDFE 303.
  • Note: Expectations for this field experience, according to your program, can be found at www.mcgill.ca/isa.

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
  • Instructors
    • Yasmine Zein
• EDFE 406 Fourth Field Exp. (K/Elem) 7 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • Prerequisite(s): EDEE 223, EDEE 332, EDEE 275 or EDEE 273, EDEE 282 or EDEE 283, EDEE 250 or EDEE 253, EDFE 303 or EDFE 306.
  • Corequisite: EDEC 405
  • Restriction: Restricted to B.Ed. (K/Elem) students.
  • Note: Expectations for this field experience, according to your program, can be found at www.mcgill.ca/isa.

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
    • Winter 2025
  • Instructors
    • Yasmine Zein
    • Yasmine Zein
• EDPE 300 Educational Psychology 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
    • Winter 2025
  • Instructors
    • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
• EDPI 309 Diverse Learners 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • Restriction: Open to B.Ed. and Concurrent students only.
  • Offered through Continuing Education or Summer Studies.
  • Prerequisite: EDPI 341

  • Terms
    • Winter 2025
  • Instructors
    • Steven R Shaw
• EDPI 341 Instruction in Inclusive Schls 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • Restriction: Open to B.Ed. students only
  • Also offered through Continuing Education.
  • Prerequisite: EDPE 300.

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
  • Instructors
    • Caroline Temcheff
• JWST 211 Jewish St 1: Biblical Period 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  Jewish Studies: 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.

  Offered by: Jewish Studies

  • For detailed course content go to www.mcgill.ca/jewishstudies/undergraduates.
  • All texts will be read in English

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
  • Instructors
    • Deborah Abecassis

Complementary Courses (30 credits)

Equity Education

3 credits from:

• EDEC 248 Equity and Education 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking EDEC 249.

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
    • Winter 2025
  • Instructors
    • Emmanuel Tabi
    • Emmanuel Tabi
• EDEC 249 Global Ed. and Social Justice 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking EDEC 248.

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
    • Winter 2025
  • Instructors
    • Rhoda Nanre Nafziger

Teaching Methods (12 credits)

3 credits from:

• EDEA 332 Art C&I--Elementary 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • The course includes a fee of $10 for art supplies such as ink, paper, brushes, fabric, tape, thread, etc. The fee is refundable until the end of the course add/drop period.

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
    • Winter 2025
  • Instructors
    • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
• EDEA 342 C&I in Drama Education 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • The course EDEA 342 includes a $25.49 course fee covering the greatly reduced cost of attending a live, professional theatre production. Attendance is a part of the course requirement. The fee is refundable until the end of the add/drop period.

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
    • Winter 2025
  • Instructors
    • Mindy R Carter
    • Mindy R Carter
• EDEA 345 Music C&I for Generalists 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
    • Winter 2025
  • Instructors
    • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year

9 credits from:

• EDER 252 Understanding&Teach Jewish Lfe 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  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

  • Terms
    • Fall 2024
  • Instructors
    • Eric Caplan
• EDER 318 Teaching the Jewish Liturgy 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  Religious Studies: 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.

  Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed

  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDER 407.

  • Terms
    • This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
  • Instructors
    • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
• EDER 319 Teaching the Holocaust 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  Religious Studies: 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.

  Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed

  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDER 421.

  • Terms
    • This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
  • Instructors
    • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
• EDER 401 Tch Biblical Lit-Jewish Sch 1 3 Credits

  Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

  
  

  Religious Studies: 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.

  Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed

  • Terms
    • This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
  • Instructors
    • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year

Kindergarten and Elementary - Subject Area: Jewish Studies (15 credits)

In consultation with the Jewish Studies option Program Adviser, students select 15 credits from the undergraduate course offerings of the Department of Jewish Studies, Faculty of Arts.

Electives (3 credits)