Sessional Instructors

Please note: the courses offered below will be taught in person, unless otherwise specified as an online course.

**ED-4280-1 - Primary/Elementary Mathematics 2**

A continuation of Education 4230, this course further examines and extends the pedagogy of Primary/Elementary focusing on how children conceptualize mathematics and instructional methods required to foster children’s numeracy skills.

This course is offered to students in the Primary/Elementary stream of our Bachelor of Education program on Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm, January 8 to February 9.

**ED-4420-2 - Adolescent Social & Emotional Health**

This course will explore the topic of social emotional health of adolescent learners in the contemporary contexts of family, peers, school, work, and the media. Mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, addiction, and the teaching of social emotional learning strategies will be emphasized.

This course is offered English to students in the Intermediate/Senior stream of our Bachelor of Education program on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00pm to 4:00pm, January 8 to February 9.

**ED-4510-99 - Integrating Indigenous Themes in the Curriculum**

This course promotes dynamic ways for the public school curriculum to acknowledge more faithfully the histories, cultures, worldviews and teachings of Indigenous peoples in Canada and globally. The importance of developing more culturally responsive pedagogies and assessment practices and more respectful and inclusive research is highlighted. Insights are shared into the processes of recovery for Indigenous communities and the essential supports for their students to experience success at all grade levels.

This course is offered to Bachelor of Education students in the Indigenous Focus on Fridays from 9:00am to 4:00pm, January 8 to February 9.

**ED-4620-99 - International Education**

This course introduces students to the economic, political, and cultural factors that influence public education in foreign countries. The public school systems of selected foreign countries are examined and compared to the provincial systems in Canada. Students are expected to carry out independent research on a foreign country of their choosing.

This course is offered to Bachelor of Education students in the International Focus on Fridays from 9:00am to 4:00pm, January 8 to February 9.

**ED-4888-4 - Littératie - Éducation en français 2 (Secondaire)**

This course is offered in French to students in the Intermediate/Senior stream of our Bachelor of Education (français langue seconde) program on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00pm to 4:00pm, January 8 to February 9.

**ED-4890-3 - Littérattie 2 (Premiere-Élémentaire)**

This course is offered in French to students in the Primary/Elementary stream of our Bachelor of Education (français langue seconde) program on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00am to 12:00pm, January 8 to February 9.

**ED-4971-2 - Practicum Seminar 2**

Through a series of seminars, students will continue preparing for a professional career in education. Topics from ED 4961 will continue to be developed and will also include job interviews, student referrals and supports, relationships within schools and community, and final preparations and submissions of an e-portfolio.

This course is offered to students in the Intermediate/Senior stream of our Bachelor of Education program on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00am - 12:00pm, January 8 to February 9.

**ED-4972 - Practicum 2 (2 sections)**

Students will complete a 10-week teaching placement with the guidance of a Faculty practicum advisor and a host mentor. Students will further develop planning and teaching effective lessons, themes and unit plans, personal classroom management skills, and assessment. Professional growth will be demonstrated through the presentation of an e-portfolio.

This course primarily involves in-school supervision of pre-service teachers, as well as 3-4 meetings with groups of students during the semester. This course is offered February 12 to May 3.

**ED-6140-75 - Theories of Research & Learning**

In this course, students address the role of theory in educational research. The aim is to familiarize graduate students with various theoretical frameworks including theories and principles of learning.

This course is offered to students in our MEd Focus on Global Perspectives on Thursdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, January 8 to April 9.

**ED-6160-70 - Action Research in Education**

In this course, students explore ways in which teachers can systematically examine their own classroom practices using action research strategies. Emphasis is placed on issues such as topic selection, methodology, data collection and analysis, and interpretation of results. This process of inquiry is directed towards reflective practice.

This course is offered to students in our MEd Focus on Global Perspectives on Tuesdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, January 8 to April 9.

**ED-6250 - Curriculum: Leadersh