Program Requirement:
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 (51 credits)
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EDEC 550
Indigenizing Pedagogy&Curriclm
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Curriculum and Instruction: Diverse social, cultural, linguistic, political, and pedagogical histories of Indigenous communities. Indigenous ways of knowing and worldviews.
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
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EDEC 612
Digital Media and Learning
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- 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.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Aron L Rosenberg
- Michael B Lipset
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EDIN 610
Internship 1
7 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Education Internship: Mentored student teaching in a school requiring a gradual increase in teaching and related duties.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- 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 . Normally students must pass both EDIN 610 and EDPS 610, failure in a course may necessitate repeating both courses.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Yasmine Zein
- Yasmine Zein
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EDIN 620
Internship 2.
8 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Education Internship: Mentored student teaching in a school requiring full responsibilities for lesson planning, student learning, classroom management, and evaluation.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Terms
- Instructors
- Yasmine Zein
- Yasmine Zein
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EDPS 600
Intrdctry Professional Seminar
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Education Professional Seminar: Introductory seminar designed to foster critical thinking about the complex educational endeavour of becoming a teacher. Considers what shapes the development of teachers’ roles, identities and professionalism. Case-based
approaches to topics such as community, families, relationships, conflict management, and trauma informed practices. E–portfolio documentation of developing individual teacher identity and professional competencies.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. See Minerva for dates.
- 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
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EDPS 610
Professional Seminar 1
2 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Education Professional Seminar: Reflexive thinking on equity, diversity and inclusion, classroom situations with a view to improving practice, and of teacher collaboration and community-building through a case study approach. Ongoing support for and debrief of concurrent internship. E–portfolio documentation of professional competencies and selection of artifacts.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- 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.
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EDPS 620
Professional Seminar 2
1 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Education Professional Seminar: Professional and ethical practices as novice teachers. Case study approach of topics include: identity, contributions to education, connections to competencies, professional organizations and professional development. Ongoing support for and debrief of concurrent internship. E-portfolios are completed and prepared for future
professional development in the field.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- 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.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Heather McPherson, Aron L Rosenberg
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EDTL 508
Critical Educational Praxis
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Education Teaching & Learning: 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.
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.
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EDTL 515
Engl Exam for Teacher Cert
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Education Teaching & Learning: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Restriction: Open to Graduate students in the M.A. In Teaching and Learning, seeking teacher certification by MELS.
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EDTL 520
Persp on Knowl in Math & Sci
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Education Teaching & Learning: A variety of perspectives on construction of knowledge in mathematics and science and how the products of scientific and mathematical practices are shaped by broader social, cultural, and political forces.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Prerequisite: Students must have completed, with a grade of C or higher, a minimum of 24 credits in Mathematics and/or Science courses.
- Restriction: Restricted to MATL Science & Technology, MATL Mathematics, B.Ed. Secondary Science & Technololgy and B.Ed. Secondary Mathematics students or by permission of instructor.
- Not open to students who have taken EDEC 646 or EDEC 647.
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EDTL 601
Student Engmnt & Lrng Environs
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Education Teaching & Learning: Exploration of a range of classroom expectations and routines including creating and maintaining a positive approach, building connections between home and school, building positive relationships, developing positive responses to challenging behaviour and other aspects of creating an engaged classroom. Focus is on
developing a leadership style and teaching philosophy crucial to establishing and
maintaining a positive, authentic learning environment where student engagement is central to learning. Quebec Ministry of Education professional competencies are addressed and assessed throughout.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Terms
- Instructors
- Nicole Bourassa, Alexandra Kindrat
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EDTL 604
Techniqs for Planning & Assmt
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Education Teaching & Learning: Classroom planning and assessment in the Quebec context including backward design, writing learning objectives, assessment for, of, and as learning, differentiated planning practices, and the creation of assessment tools. Classroom opportunities to foster and assess creativity and problem-based learning while balancing the constraints posed by standardized testing and other evaluation and reporting responsibilities. Quebec Ministry of Education professional competencies are addressed and assessed throughout.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Prerequisite: EDTL 600
- Corequisite: EDTL 601
- **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
- 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
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EDTL 607
Language and Policy in QC Ed.
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Education Teaching & Learning: 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.
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
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EDTL 609
Neurodiversity and Learning
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Education Teaching & Learning: 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. Quebec Ministry of Education professional competencies are addressed and assessed throughout.
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 third lecture day and withdrawal is the sixth lecture day.
- 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
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EDTL 627
Appl Mth:Tch Math in Sec Sch
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Education Teaching & Learning: Development of expertise in the teaching of mathematics including the development of a comprehensive understanding of conceptual and procedural mathematical knowledge. Teacher role, strategies, problem solving, student thinking and evaluation will be addressed through the development of professional competencies. Parts of this course may be undertaken in school settings.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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EDTL 628
Adv Mth in Tch Math in Sec Sch
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Education Teaching & Learning: Continuation of topics covered in EDTL 627. Parts of this course will take place in school settings.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
Complementary Courses (9 credits)
9 credits selected from one of the following two streams:
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EDER 600
Globalization, Educ. & Change
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
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EDTL 508
Critical Educational Praxis
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Education Teaching & Learning: 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.
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.
Independent Research Stream
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EDER 633
Project 1
6 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Religious Studies: Theoretical or practical project to explore and analyze an area of interest relevant to education and society.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Fall, Winter
- Taken in final semester.
3 credits selected from:
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EDEM 690
Research Methods: Theo & Pract
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed: Overview of the epistemological foundations of a range of research methods, including but not limited to quantitative, philosophical, qualitative, arts-based, and mixed methods. Students will learn techniques to conduct research and to develop a research proposal.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- 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.
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EDTL 640
Teacher Inq & Action Research
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Education Teaching & Learning: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- 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.
- 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
Course-Based Stream
3 credits selected from:
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EDER 615
Intro to PhilosophyofEducation
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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EDTL 506
Philosophy of Education
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Education Teaching & Learning: 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.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed
- 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.
- 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
6 credits to be chosen from among 500-level or 600-level department course offerings to be determined by the student’s area of study. Courses in other departments may be taken upon approval by the department graduate coordinator or director.