Education Learning Communities
Learning Community
A Learning Community is a group of students who share common academic goals and interests – like becoming a teacher and working with children or youth. In an Education Learning Community you will get to know a small group of other Education students who will be taking some of the same courses as you while preparing to one day become educators.
Education Learning Communities are designed specifically to support student transitions to USask, the College of Education, and the teaching profession by providing opportunities for students to meet to:
- discover their passion for teaching and learning
- make connections with classmates and future colleagues
- study and discuss ideas together
- collaborate to develop academic, personal, and professional skills
Education Peer Mentors
Education Learning Communities are led by upper-year Peer Mentors who are trained to help new students become successful in university classes and university life; to mentor students as they grow personally and advance intellectually; and, to establish lifelong friendships and a love of learning.
Term 1 (Sept - Dec) and Term 2 (Jan - Apr)
Register for a Learning Community
To meet degree requirements, all direct entry Education students are expected to register for an Education Learning Community in Terms 1 and 2 for the 2024-2025 academic year.
EDLC Materials Fee
A $30 materials fee will be charged for each learning community in which students enroll. There are a number of expenses associated with running the Learning Communities, and the materials fee will help to offset these costs (e.g., materials, supplies, printing, and acknowledgment/remuneration for guests and peer mentors).
Specific Sections - Education Learning Communities
For the well-being of students with extenuating circumstances, one section of each Education Learning Communities (EDLC) will be web-based (synchronous).
If all your classes are web-based or if you are going through extenuating circumstances and would like to attend the EDLC remotely, please send an email to ed_learningcommunities@usask.ca with the subject line: Registration Permission Request for the Web-Based (Synchronous) EDLC. Please do not submit a course override form. Provide a brief explanation of your circumstances and where you are attending classes. Please note that it's at the discretion of the EDLC staff to either approve or deny your request.
New Mature Student Sections in EDLC 201 & 202
In response to valuable feedback from teacher candidates and Peer Mentors, the College of Education is now offering dedicated mature student sections of EDLC 201 and EDLC 202 each year. These sections are designed to foster authentic community among age-alike peers and offer additional support for teacher candidates with young children. By creating a supportive, inclusive space, we aim to enhance collaboration and connection among students with shared life experiences.
Interested in joining? Email us at ed_learningcommunities@usask.ca for more information.
EDLC Year 1 Module
This required module encompasses essential content from the first-year Education Learning Communities (EDLCs), designed to equip upper-year transfer students with foundational knowledge as they begin their journey as teacher candidates in the College of Education. While it is not a full substitute for EDLC 101 and EDLC 102, this module will offer vital insights into the College of Education, the teaching profession, and more. You will complete this module concurrently with your EDLC 201 course during your first Fall Term in the College. You do not need to register for the module and the Learning Communities Coordinator will be in touch closer to the start of the Fall Term with further instructions.
For more information contact:
Education Undergraduate Programs Office
Email: ed_learningcommunities@usask.ca
Phone: (306) 966 - 7654