Master of Arts (M.A.) in Teaching and Learning (Non-Thesis): English Language Arts Option (60 credits)

Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed     Degree: Master of Arts

Program Requirements

The M.A. in Teaching and Learning Program is a 60-credit, post-graduate degree leading to teacher certification. It is comprised of 45 credits of coursework, coupled with 15 credits (minimum of 735 hours) of internship. This professional program leads to teacher certification to those already holding an undergraduate degree in a teachable subject area identified by the Quebec Ministry of Education. The program, which targets those with formal and/or non-formal teaching experience, begins with mandatory courses in the Summer term. The specific course sequence and progression leads students to complete the program in five consecutive terms on a full-time basis. The program must be completed within three years. Alternatively, the program can be followed on a part-time basis, in which case all program requirements must be completed within five years. Throughout the MATL, emphasis will be on the demonstration of mastery of the Québec Ministry of Education professional competencies. Upon completion, students are recommended to the Quebec Ministry of Education for certification.

Note: The Quebec Ministry of Education requires that all students pass the English Exam for Teacher Certification (EETC) prior to taking EDIN 610 Internship 1.

Required Courses (54 credits)

  • EDEC 612 Digital Media and Learning (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Curriculum and Instruction : This course addresses emerging theories, pedagogies, and practices related to youth learning through digital media and online participatory cultures. Through direct engagement with multiple forms of digital media and youth, students will consider implications for teaching and learning within and beyond schools.

    Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Summer 2024

    Instructors: Rosenberg, Aron (Fall) Lipset, Michael (Winter) Lipset, Michael; Milton, George (Lex) (Summer)

    • Fall

    • **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.

    • Please note: students taking this course as part of a Teacher Education Program leading to certification will also integrate e-portfolios.

  • EDEC 620 Meanings of Literacy (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Curriculum and Instruction : Investigation of basic issues related to definitions of literacy. Issues include new directions in literacy and education, the need for non-print literacies in contemporary life, and the challenges these changes present for educators.

    Terms: Fall 2023

    Instructors: Rosenberg, Aron (Fall)

    • Winter

    • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDEM 620.

  • EDEM 609 Critical Perspectives in Educational Theory and Research (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Critical exploration of contemporary issues in educational theory and research, in terms of current scholarship in the field, current educational contexts, and various research paradigms. Educational issues as expressions of social, ethical, political, economic, epistemological and cultural reconfigurations. Students will learn to be critical consumers of educational theories and research.

    Terms: Fall 2023, Summer 2024

    Instructors: Howard, Philip S (Fall) Tabi, Emmanuel; Boyle, Dale (Summer)

    • Fall, Winter

    • **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.

  • EDIN 610 Internship 1 (7 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    EDIN : Mentored student teaching in a school requiring a gradual increase in teaching and related duties.

    Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024

    Instructors: Zein, Yasmine (Winter)

    • Prerequisite(s): EDTL 601, EDTL 515

    • Corequisite(s): EDPS 610

    • Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken EDIN 601.

    • Students are expected to apprise themselves of internship dates, workload percentages, and responsibilities at www.mcgill.ca/isa. Normally students must pass both EDIN 610 and EDPS 610, failure in a course may necessitate repeating both courses.

  • EDIN 620 Internship 2 (8 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    EDIN : Mentored student teaching in a school requiring full responsibilities for lesson planning, student learning, classroom management, and evaluation.

    Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024

    Instructors: Zein, Yasmine (Fall) Zein, Yasmine (Winter)

  • EDPS 600 Introductory Professional Seminar (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    EDPS : Designed to foster deep thinking about the complex educational endeavour of becoming a teacher. Considers what shapes the development of theoretical and empirical work on teachers’ roles, identities and professionalism. Introduces Teacher Inquiry as a framework for the study of teaching and learning. The capstone research project and professional e-portfolio are introduced. Professional Competencies are addressed, developed and assessed.

    Terms: Summer 2024

    Instructors: Buki, Constance; JAFRALIE, SABRINA (Summer)

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

  • EDPS 610 Professional Seminar 1 (2 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    EDPS : Provides support to student teaching in EDIN 610. Develops reflexive thinking, examining classroom situations with a view to improving practice, including classroom management, and developing teacher collaboration and community-building. Practical implications of capstone research projects are developed. Artefacts are selected/contextualized for inclusion in e-portfolios. Professional Competencies are addressed, developed, and assessed.

    Terms: Winter 2024

    Instructors: JAFRALIE, SABRINA; Bourassa, Nicole Marie (Winter)

    • Prerequisite(s): EDTL 515 and EDTL 601

    • Corequisite(s): EDIN 610

    • Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken EDIN 601.

    • Normally students must pass both EDIN 610 and EDPS 610, failure in a course may necessitate repeating both courses.

  • EDPS 620 Professional Seminar 2 (1 credit)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    EDPS : Primary goal is to finalize students’ Capstone Research Projects (CRPs) culminating in student CRP presentations at the Capstone Research Symposium. Provides support to student teaching in EDIN 620 through discussion of professional and ethical considerations during internship and as novice teachers. E-portfolios are completed. Professional Competencies are developed and assessed.

    Terms: Fall 2023

    Instructors: Mueller, Caroline; JAFRALIE, SABRINA (Fall)

    • Corequisite(s): EDIN 620

    • Prerequisite(s): EDIN 610, EDPS 610, EDTL 640

    • Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken EDIN 602.

    • Students must pass both 'mentored student teaching' and 'professional seminar' components, including CRP presentation, to pass the course. Normally students must pass both EDIN 620 and EDPS 620, failure in a course may necessitate repeating both courses.

  • EDTL 500 Applications of Educational Psychology Across Classrooms (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    EDTL : Selected contemporary theories of human learning and development and their evidence base, including models of individual difference, learning styles, independence and motivation. Implications of selected theoretical models and evidence for educational practice, planning and professional reflection in inclusive classrooms. The role of parents, families/guardians and the complementary role of ancillary educational services in relation to classroom applications of theories. All addressed through the development of professional competencies.

    Terms: Fall 2023

    Instructors: Benoit, Brian (Fall)

    • Winter

    • Offered by: Educational and Counselling Psychology

  • EDTL 515 English Exam for Teacher Certification

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    EDTL : Two hour exam designed to assess teacher candidates' competency in the language of instruction - MELS requirement for teacher certification in the Quebec school system. Students are permitted 4 attempts to pass this exam; it must be passed before commencing the First Internship (EDIN 601). Any student unsuccessful after 4 attempts must withdraw from the program.

    Terms: Fall 2023, Summer 2024

    Instructors: Brook, Jill (Fall) Brook, Jill (Summer)

    • Restriction: Open to Graduate students in the M.A. In Teaching and Learning, seeking teacher certification by MELS.

  • EDTL 601 Cross-curricular Teaching Methods (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    EDTL : Emphasis on pedagogical knowledge in planning and carrying out instruction that meets curriculum goals, is relevant to learners, and is based upon principles of effective instruction. Addressed through the development of professional competencies.

    Terms: Fall 2023

    Instructors: McPherson, Heather; Bourassa, Nicole Marie (Fall)

  • EDTL 604 Techniques for Assessment (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    EDTL : Exploring the role of assessment in teaching and learning with attention to the Quebec context. Topics include the QEP competencies, kinds of information needed, techniques for collection and ways of interpretation in order to make educational decisions. Principles and methods for assessment with and without tests are discussed and practiced. Addressed through the development of professional competencies.

    Terms: Summer 2024

    Instructors: Chestnutt, Hannah (Summer)

    • Prerequisite: EDTL 601 and EDTL 504

    • **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.

  • EDTL 607 Language and Policy in Quebec Education (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    EDTL : Structure and organization of education in Quebec considered from historical, political, language, social, administrative and legal perspectives. Enables students to contribute to the educational system in their roles as leaders of educational thought and change. All addressed through the development of professional competencies.

    Terms: Summer 2024

    Instructors: Bordonaro, Tino (Summer)

    • Fall

  • EDTL 609 Diverse Learners (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    EDTL : Current research and practice in educating students who have a variety of individual needs and strengths. The complex interplay between individual and contextual factors that impact learning in the modern classroom. Examination of abilities/disabilities, school and classroom dynamics, and teachers' roles in promoting an inclusive environment. Focus on applicable, practical skills such as curriculum design and modification, formal/informal assessment procedures, universal design for instruction, home-school collaborations, and differentiated instruction.

    Terms: Summer 2024

    Instructors: Cohen-Gazith, Karen (Summer)

    • Prerequisite: EDTL 500

    • Offered by: Educational and Counselling Psychology

    • Students will practice applying principles of inclusive education to academic, emotional, behavioral, social, physical, and other relevant realms of diverse classrooms with the goal of developing professional competencies applicable to multi-dimensional educational environments.

    • **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.

  • EDTL 629 Applied Methods in Teaching Secondary Eng. Language Arts (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    EDTL : The teaching of English language arts as framed by contemporary youth social worlds, and current research in critical literary/literacy theory. Addressed through the development of professional competencies. Parts of this course may be undertaken in school settings.

    Terms: Fall 2023

    Instructors: Rosenberg, Aron (Fall)

  • EDTL 630 Advanced Applied Methods in Teaching Sec English Lang Arts (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    EDTL : Continuation of topics covered in EDTL 629. Parts of this course may be undertaken in school settings.

    Terms: Fall 2023

    Instructors: Mitchell, Claudia A (Fall)

  • EDTL 640 Teacher Inquiry and Action Research (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    EDTL : Furthers students' understanding of teacher inquiry and action research. Students will make connections between their theoretical understandings of research and their own emergence as practitioner researchers in educational settings. Topics include: writing a focused literature review; collaborative and spectator forms of research; ways to identify problems to investigate; data collection and analysis; reflexive praxis; and ways to draw conclusions from research. The major assignment for the course will be the completion of the final written MATL capstone project or equivalent.

    Terms: Winter 2024, Summer 2024

    Instructors: Boyle, Dale (Winter) Miller, Mitchell; McPherson, Heather (Summer)

    • Prerequisite: EDIN 601 or EDIN 610

    • **Although this course is an online course, there will be 5 meeting times between the start and end of course. See department for details.

Complementary Courses (6 credits)

3 credits selected from:

  • EDER 600 Globalization, Education and Change (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Religious Studies : The impact of globalization on educational institutions, processes and practices. Topics may include the politics of change, teachers' work, educational reform, technology, environment, educational management and leadership.

    Terms: Winter 2024

    Instructors: Mitchell, Claudia A (Winter)

  • EDTL 508 Critical Influences on Educational Praxis (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    EDTL : Implications of intercultural/multicultural, global, environmental and social justice advances as these affect critical thinking and inform practice in the classroom. Addressed through the development of professional competencies.

    Terms: Winter 2024, Summer 2024

    Instructors: Jordan, Steve (Winter) Benoit, Brian (Summer)

    • **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.

3 credits selected from:

  • EDER 609 Education and Philosophical Thought (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Religious Studies : An analysis of the educational implications of various philosophical positions concerning the nature of reality and the nature of knowledge.

    Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Summer 2024

    Instructors: McDonough, Kevin (Fall) McDonough, Kevin (Winter) Kalan, Amir; Noroozi, Nasim (Summer)

    • Fall

    • **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.

    • Although this course follows a Monday class schedule pattern, there will be an online class on Fridays May 17 and June 21st.

  • EDER 615 Introduction to Philosophy of Education (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Religious Studies : Explores questions, aims, debates and modes of inquiry that characterize philosophical approaches to studying educational questions. Introduces philosophy of education as a distinctive field of educational research and may focus on figures or themes of contemporary interest.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2023-2024 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2023-2024 academic year.

    • Winter

  • EDTL 506 Philosophy of Education (3 credits)

    Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

    Overview

    EDTL : An exploration of philosophical underpinnings of educational theories as they inform professional practice. Reflections on aims of education, knowledge and values, nature of schooling and curriculum, roles and responsibilities of professional educators. All addressed through the development of professional competencies.

    Terms: Summer 2024

    Instructors: Tavakoli-Khou, Afrouz (Summer)

    • Winter

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

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