Students in the Bachelor of Education program are required to complete a specific number of credit units in at least two teaching areas that are aligned with Saskatchewan K-12 curriculum areas. Teaching Areas must be chosen from a defined set of subjects and courses. Your Teaching Areas will determine your course selection.

Teaching Areas can be found in the Course and Program Catalogue. Each program has a Teaching Area 1 List and a Teaching Area 2 List

  * Elementary/Middle Years Teaching Areas can be found under Program Requirements --> Elementary/Middle Years Program Requirements --> Elementary - Teaching Area 1 or Elementary - Teaching Area 2
  * Secondary Teaching Areas can be found under Program Requirements --> Secondary Program Requirements --> Secondary - Teaching Area 1 or Secondary - Teaching Area 2

To confirm your Teaching Areas are accurately reported, please consult DegreeWorks. To update your Teaching Areas, email advising.education@usask.ca.

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• Not all classes are offered every year, check the current list of Education Electives for the Upcoming Term (below).
• Some courses have pre-requisites
• For most courses, enrolment is limited to Education students.
• Some courses are available in Spring and Summer Session.
• Some courses are available by independent study.

The U of S Course Calendar also has the most recent edition of classes available for each term.
For course descriptions, check the Course Catalogue.

*Be sure to check that you have the required prerequisites.

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Title	CRN	Mode	Days	Times	Notes
ECUR 164 - Is this a course about Science	41431	LEC	June 4 - 22	Mon-Thurs 9:00 am - 12:20 pm	Required course option for direct entry elementary students admitted in 2017 and forward.  Education elective course for other program students
ECUR 165 - Intro to Teaching in Secondary Schools	41432	LEC	June 4 - 22	Mon-Thurs 1:30 - 4:50 pm	Required course for direct entry secondary students admitted in 2017 and forward. Education elective course for other program students
ECUR 291 – Introduction to Teaching of English as Second Language	40111	WEB	May 9 – Aug 14		Pre-requisite:  ENG 110.6 or equivalent
ECUR 391 – Theory of Second Language Learning and Methods of Skills Development	40513	WEB	May 9 – Aug 14		Pre-requisite:  ECUR 291
ECUR 393 – Advanced Methods in Teaching English as Second Language	41278	WEB	May 9 – Aug 14		Pre-requisite:  ECUR 391
ECUR 415 – Current Issues in English as an Additional Language	41330	WEB	May 9 – Aug 14
EFDT 101 - Introduction to Education	41439	WEB	May 9 - June 22		Required course option for direct entry students admitted in 2017 and forward. Education elective course for other program students
EFDT 265 - Foundations for First Nations, Metis and Inuit Teaching and Learning	41438	LEC	May 14 - 30	Mon-Fri 1 - 3:50 pm	Required course option for direct entry students admitted in 2017 and forward. Education elective course for other program students
EPSE 414 – Exceptional Learners Classroom Implications	40429	WEB	May 9 – June 22		Pre- or Co-requisite:  EPSE 390 Students admitted to Education in 2017-2018 need prerequisites: EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3 or 164.3, EPSE 202.3 and ECUR 265.3 or EFDT 265.3
EPSE 416 - Comprehensive Guidance and Counselling	40689	LEC	May 9 - 30	Mon-Thurs 5 - 8:20 pm	Pre-requisite: EPSE 390 or EPSE 302, or departmental approval. Students admitted to Education in 2017-2018 need prerequisites: EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3 or 164.3, EPSE 202.3 and ECUR 265.3 or EFDT 265.3
EPSE 417 – Introduction to Counselling Psychology	60873	WEB	June 28 – Aug 14		Pre-requisite:  EPSE 390 or EPSE 302, or department approval. Students admitted to Education in 2017-2018 need prerequisites: EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3 or 164.3, EPSE 202.3 and ECUR 265.3 or EFDT 265.3

*Be sure to check that you have the required prerequisites.

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Title	CRN	Mode/Day/Time	Instructor	Notes
ECUR 164 - Is This a Course About Science	86576	Mon & Wed 10 - 11:20 am	Tim Molnar	Required for 2017 and 2018 intake Direct Entry students Elective for other education students
ECUR 165 - Introduction to Teaching in Secondary Schools	86577	Tues & Thurs 11:30 - 12:50 pm	Geraldine Balzar	Required for 2017 and 2018 intake Direct Entry students Elective for other education students
ECUR 291 – Introduction to Teaching of English as Second Language	80609	Web	TBA	Pre-requisite:  Eng 110.6 or 6 credit units from Eng 111, 112, 113, 114, and 115.
ECUR 265 - Teaching for Reconciliation in the K to 12 Curricula	86578	Mon & Wed 1 - 2:20 pm	Jeff Baker	Required for 2017 and 2018 intake Direct Entry students Elective for other education students
ECUR 349 – Methods in Middle Years and Secondary Drama	83671	Tues  6 – 9:05 pm	Jeff Park	Methods for Drama teaching area (TA) Elective for other TA’s Pre or co-requisites:  Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry program must complete EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3/164.3 or 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3, and EPSE 202.3
ECUR 391 – Theory of Second Language Learning and Methods of Skills Development	86696	Web	TBA	Pre-requisite:  ECUR 291.3 Pre or co-requisites:  Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry program must complete EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3/164.3 or 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3, and EPSE 202.3
ECUR 393 - Advanced Methods in Teaching English as a Second Language	86697	Web	TBA	Pre-requisite:  ECUR 391.3 Pre or co-requisites:  Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry program must complete EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3/164.3 or 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3, and EPSE 202.3
ECUR 415 - Current Issues in English as an Additional Language	86698	Web	TBA	Pre or co-requisites:  Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry program must complete EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3/164.3 or 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3, and EPSE 202.3
EFDT 101 - Introduction to Education	86572 86574 86754	Wed 5-7:50 pm TR 2:30 - 3:50 pm Web	TBA TBA TBA	Required for 2017 and 2018 intake Direct Entry students  Elective for other education students
EFDT 265 - Foundations for First Nations Metis and Inuit Teaching and Learning	87060	Mon 5 – 8:20 pm	TBA	Required for 2017 and 2018 intake Direct Entry students  Elective for other education students

*Be sure to check that you have the required prerequisites.

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Title	CRN	Mode/Day/Time	Instructor	Notes
EADM 423 - The Professional Leader and Organizational Development	25175	Thurs 5 - 7:50 pm	TBA	Pre or co-requisites:  Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry program must complete EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3/164.3 or 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3, and EPSE 202.3 NOTE: completion of 60 credit units of university level courses prior to registration in this course is recommended.
ECUR 163 - Math Content Knowledge for Teaching School Mathematics	27169	Tues & Thurs 11:30 - 12:50 pm	Egan Chernoff	Required for 2017 and 2018 intake Direct Entry students Elective for other education students
ECUR 165 - Introduction to Teaching in Secondary Schools	27170	Wed 4 - 6:50 pm	Jay Wilson	Required for 2017 and 2018 intake Direct Entry students Elective for other education students
ECUR 265 - Teaching for Reconciliation in the K to 12 Curricula	27684	Mon & Wed 2:30 - 3:50 pm	Gail MacKay	Required for 2017 and 2018 intake Direct Entry students Elective for other education students
ECUR 291 – Introduction to Teaching of English as Second Language	20761	Web	TBA	Pre-requisite:  Eng 110.6 or 6 credit units from Eng 111, 112, 113, 114, and 115.
ECUR 362 - Introduction to Principles and Practices of Secondary Language Teaching	22157	Tues 5 - 8:05 pm	Hyunjung Shin	Methods course for TA Modern Languages; Elective for other TA’s Note:  If English is your first language then at least 12 c.u. in a modern language other than English is required. Pre or co-requisites:  Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry program must complete EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3/164.3 or 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3, and EPSE 202.3
ECUR 391 – Theory of Second Language Learning and Methods of Skills Development	20762	Web	TBA	Pre-requisite:  ECUR 291 Pre or co-requisites:  Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry program must complete EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3/164.3 or 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3, and EPSE 202.3
ECUR 393 – Advanced Methods in Teaching English as Second Language	27294	Web	TBA	Pre-requisite:  ECUR 391 Pre or co-requisites:  Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry program must complete EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3/164.3 or 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3, and EPSE 202.3
ECUR 415 - Current Issues in English as an Additional Language	25656	Thurs 5:00 - 7:50 pm	Hyunjung Shin	Pre or co-requisites:  Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry program must complete EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3/164.3 or 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3, and EPSE 202.3
ECUR 444 - Assessment and Instruction of Children Experiencing Reading Difficulties	20446	Wed 1 - 3:50 pm	Linda Wason-Ellam	Pre-requisites:  ECUR 309 Pre or co-requisites:  Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry program must complete EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3/164.3 or 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3, and EPSE 202.3
EFDT 101 - Introduction to Education	27166 27167	MW 1 - 2:20 pm TR 10 - 11:20 am	TBA	Required for 2017 and 2018 intake Direct Entry students Elective for other education students
EFDT 265 - Foundations for First Nations Metis and Inuit Teaching and Learning	27168	Tues 4-6:50 pm	TBA	Required for 2017 and 2018 intake Direct Entry students Elective for other education students
EFDT 422 – Critical Intersecting Anti-Racist Pedagogy	27232	Tues 1 – 3:50 pm	TBA	Pre-requisites:  completion of the B.Ed. internship and one of EFDT 301, EDUC 301, or EFDT 335.  Students with credit for EFDT 498 Special Topics: Pedagogy Intersecting Anti-Racist Education” will not receive credit for this course.
EFDT 435 – Critical Perspectives in Educational Thought	20290	Thurs 1 – 3:50 pm	Howard Woodhouse	Pre-requisite:  EXPR 422.15 (internship)
EPSE 348 - Assessing Learning in the Classroom	27936	Web	TBA	Required course for 2017 and 2018 intake Direct Entry students Pre or co-requisites:  Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry program must complete EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3/164.3 or 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3, and EPSE 202.3 Education elective for other programs Pre or co-requisites:  EPSE 202, 258, 302, 337, 390 or EDUC 202, or department approval
EPSE 414 - Exceptional Learners: Classroom Implications	27932 21668	Tues 9 - 11:50 am Web	TBA Laureen McIntyre	Formerly EDEXC 414 Pre- or Co-requisite:  EPSE 390
EPSE 441 – Introductory Statistics in Education	27631	Web	TBA	Departmental Approval required – contact instructor/EPSE department Pre or co-requisites:  EPSE 258, 302, 337, 390 or EDUC 202, or department approval
ETAD 402 - Multimedia Design and Production	23769	Tues 1 – 3:50 pm	Marguerite Koole	Pre or co-requisites:  Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry program must complete EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3/164.3 or 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3, and EPSE 202.3 Note: Students with credit for ECMM 402 may not take this course for credit.
ETAD 404 - Designing E-learning Environments for Education	23770	Web	Dirk Morrison	Pre or co-requisites:  Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry program must complete EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3/164.3 or 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3, and EPSE 202.3 Note: Students with credit for ECMM 404 may not take this course for credit.

Term 1

EADM 411 (01) - Instructor: TBA
Tuesday 6 - 8:50 pm
Professional Communication: The Pathway to Credibility

Often, those new to the profession begin their careers as substitute teachers; and some are lucky enough to get a contract. In either situation, inexperienced teachers find it necessary to establish their credibility with their students, with other teachers, with administrators and with parents. This can be a daunting task, and those who have the tools to establish lines of professional communication are at an advantage. This course is meant to explore the theory and practice of professional communication. Teacher candidates will investigate ways to establish credibility through practical skill-building in written and oral communication. They will have opportunities to apply theoretical principles to written communication in the form of emails, letters to parents and administrators, portfolios, job packages, and written reports. They will also have opportunities to apply theoretical principles to oral communication in the form of interviews, impromptu speeches, short talks, and presentations.

Term 2

EADM 411 (02) – Instructor: Jing Xiao 
Wednesday 1 – 3:50 pm
Inquiry into International and Comparative Education: Issues and Perspectives
As internationalization is increasingly having an impact on educational settings, it is important to consider the different foci and approaches that will assist in understanding the reality of teaching in the 21st century. This course focuses on inquiry as an approach to investigate issues and perspectives related to international and comparative education. The objective is to show how inquiry-based learning can be used to understand the impact of social and cultural diversity on your teaching practice. In this course, you will be exposed to content in the following areas: structures of educational systems in different countries and regions; understanding cultural diversity in today’s classroom; and the implications of international perspectives on the practice of teaching. The course will lead to developing an inquiry-based project focusing on one of those three areas.

ECUR 411 (02) – Instructor:  Tracy Walker
Wednesday 9 – 11:50 am
Experiential Learning & Open Inquiry through the Scientific Process
This course is an experiential learning opportunity focused on inquiry within a science context. In this course you will pursue two concurrent inquiries. As professionals, you will reflect on pedagogical approaches to integrating learning through inquiry in your classroom. As learners, you will design and conduct your own scientific experiment, possibly using equipment at Canada's only synchrotron, the Canadian Light Source. You will build theoretical knowledge and practical abilities through investigation and integration of learning theory, the encultured nature of knowledge, curricula, teaching approaches and strategies, assessment, information communication technologies and other topics, as they connect to each phase of the science process while considering your identity, practice, role and responsibilities as a teacher.

ECUR 411 (04) – Instructor:  TBA
Tuesday 1 – 3:50 pm

EFDT 411 (02) – Instructor:  Dianne Miller
Wednesday 1 – 3:50 pm
School and community gardens as sites of teaching and learning
In this course, teacher candidates will be able to inquire into the multi-faceted opportunities for learning that school and community gardens provide.  We will investigate the history of school gardens, what drives their current popularity, and how they can be developed and used to meet outcomes across the curriculum for every age-level, as well as produce nutritious food. We will consider broad issues of sustainability, food production, food security, and food sovereignty.  We will learn about and actively participate in programs and schools within Saskatoon that promote school and/or community gardens and learn how to “create a garden of possibilities” for our indoor and outdoor classrooms. (http://www.littlegreenthumbs.org/)

EFDT 411 (04) – Instructor:  Howard Woodhouse
Tuesday 5-7:50 pm
Inquiry Learning:  Where did it come from, and why?
The inquiry method of learning and teaching has become increasingly important both in the College of Education and the schools of Saskatchewan.  In this course, we shall trace its historical and philosophical origins from the early 20^th century to the present day.  Among the topics to be discussed will be the following: practice of inquiry in the classroom; inquiry as recitation and questioning; inquiry as problem posing; the Philosophy for Children movement; activism as inquiry; critical inquiry; discursive communities; storytelling as inquiry; ethics and inquiry; inquiring into themes of care; and educating for the 21^st century.

EFDT 411 (86) – Instructor:  Karla Jessen Williamson
Thursday 11:30 am – 2:20 pm
Spoken Words: Aboriginal Oral Traditions and Knowledge
(This is a section reserved for ITEP students. Non-ITEP students who wish to take this class will request permission from ITEP to take this section by filling out the class permit override form found in the Education Channel on PAWS and submit the signed form to the ITEP office.)
As a teacher candidate you are expected to develop an independent or interdependent inquiry on spoken words of Aboriginal peoples and figure out how your learning of these is connected to your on-campus and field study experiences. Your learning will be facilitated in developing understanding of approaches to inquiring appropriate to questions you wish to address in regards to Indigenous oral traditions and knowledge. You are encouraged to engage in deeper inquiry to develop positive attitudes towards oral traditions and story telling that come from Indigenous community. Your inquiry involves how you would go about creating partnerships in education and develop skills related to Aboriginal community engagement and community-based learning.

EPSE 411 (02) – Instructor:  Jennifer Nicol
Monday 10 – 12:50 pm
Creativity in Education
This course is designed to facilitate self-directed learning opportunities for students who, working individually and then in small groups, will investigate the topic of creativity in education. Student inquiries will include community learning opportunities as well as explorations of scholarship literature, professional publications, popular press, and social media in order to (a) increase knowledge and understanding about creativity and the creative process; (b) offer possibilities to augment student’s professional learning and teaching effectiveness; and (c) provide experiences with inquiry learning.

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Class Permit, Override, Late Enrolment and Permission Request forms for classes and information on the Student and Academic Affairs Committee are in the PAWS Education Channel.

Program Checklists of all classes and elected courses required to complete each type of program are also found in the PAWS Education Channel.

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• PAWS Education Channel

Imagine the culmination of your B.Ed program where you could open a portfolio that holds exemplary assignments stored from years of teacher education.

As you lean forward, you are able to see completed unit and lesson plans, reflective essays, photographs of field experiences, and even video footage of demonstrations, as well as other evidence-based growth related to your professional learning journey. This kind of contemplation of learning over time is a part of reflective teaching and a hallmark of effective practice.

Your portfolio of competencies expands into sections that address particular topics related to Saskatchewan Teacher Education competencies: professonal/personal outcomes, knowledge outcomes, instructional outcomes, and curricular outcomes.

This is the vision for the ePortfolio in the College of Education-a tool that will support teacher candidates in reflective learning, towards a successful career path.

The College of Education has an ePortfolio server accessible at eportfolio.usask.ca.

This server uses the Mahara open source software and is not part of Blackboard or Paws.

All College of Education students have access to the ePortfolio opportunity.  The Saskatchewan Teacher Education Certification Competencies have been inserted into their accounts, and students may upload competency-based work into the appropriate areas.

Instructors are able to connect course syllabi to competency outcomes, supporting program alignment with the Ministry of Education, and instructors may also access these ePortfolios in order to assess student work.

Resources

1. An example of an eportfolio (mostly elementary) with 1 entry per competency is here.
   A printable ms-word version is here.
   An example of an eportfolio (mostly secondary) with more than 1 entry per competency is here.
2. An ePortfolio activity is here.
   This activity is designed to give you some practise in looking at student entries.
3. An ePortfolio checklist is here.
   This document outlines what to emphasize and tell your students.

The College of Education has an eportfolio server accessible at eportfolio.usask.ca

This server uses the Mahara open source software and is not part of Blackboard or Paws.

All College of Education students have access to the ePortfolio opportunity. Based in the Saskatchewan Teacher Education Certification Competencies, students may  upload competency-based work to share with instructors, peers and co-operating teachers. 

Upon graduation, the ePortfolio can serve as a professional briefcase containing demonstrated skills related to employment.

Help Topics

1. Logging in and finding your TECC collection
2. Entering Basic Text
3. Making your entries retractable
4. Sharing your work with a Secret URL     Video  |  PDF
5. Uploading a Lesson Plan

Scholarships and bursaries are available to returning students continuing in an undergraduate program and new, first-time students entering an undergraduate program. In addition to the U of S awards listed on these pages, many external agencies offer scholarships and awards to students across Saskatchewan and Canada. These awards are not adminstered by the university.

• U of S Scholarship and Bursaries

There are three possible scenarios when applying for your Teacher Certificate:

1. Previous Degree and 48 Credit Units of Education Coursework (Including Internship)

Apply to Graduate

Spring Convocation – The deadline to apply for Spring Convocation is March 31.

The College of Education will send official University of Saskatchewan transcripts to the Saskatchewan Professional Teachers Regulatory Board once your degree appears on your transcripts in June.  We do not send transcripts from other post-secondary institutions so please arrange to send those transcripts directly to the Saskatchewan Professional Teachers Regulatory Board.

Fall Convocation – The deadline to apply for Fall Convocation is August 31.

The College of Education will send official University of Saskatchewan transcripts to the Saskatchewan Professional Teachers Regulatory Board once your degree appears on your transcripts in October.  We do not send transcripts from other post-secondary institutions so please arrange to send those transcripts directly to the Saskatchewan Professional Teachers Regulatory Board. 

Remember to complete both the Application to Graduate and the Release of Information Authorization Form.

• Graduation Information

IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM SASKATCHEWAN PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS REGULATORY BOARD (SPTRB)

• Application Process and Tips

Alberta Teacher Certification Alberta Education Teacher Development & Certification 44 Capital Boulevard 10044 - 108 Street Edmonton, AB T5J 5E6 Telephone (780) 427-2045 Fax (780) 422-4199	New Brunswick Teacher Certification New Brunswick Department of Education Teacher Certification PO Box 6000 Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 Telephone (506) 453-2785 Fax (506) 444-4761	Ontario Teacher Certification Ontario College of Teachers Membership Services Department 6th Floor, 121 Bloor Street East Toronto, ON M4W 3M5 Telephone (416) 961-8800 Fax (416) 961-2446
British Columbia Teacher Certification British Columbia College of Teachers Director of Registration 400 - 2025 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V6J 1Z6 Telephone (604) 731-8170 Fax (604) 731-9142	Northwest Territories Teacher Certification Northwest Territories Department of Education, Culture, and Employment Teacher Certification P.O. Box 1320 Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9 Telephone (867) 873-7392 Fax (867) 873-0338	Prince Edward Island Teacher Certification Department of Education Teacher Certification PO Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8 Telephone (902) 368-6144 Fax (902) 368-4663
Manitoba Teacher Certification Manitoba Department of Education and Training Professional Certification Unit Box 700, 402 Main Street Russell, MN R0J 1W0 Telephone (204) 773-2998 Fax (204) 773-2411	Nova Scotia Teacher Certification Nova Scotia Department of Education and Culture Teacher Certification P.O. Box 578 Halifax, NS B3J 2S9 Telephone (902) 424-6620 Fax (902) 424-3814	Quèbec Teacher Certification Direction de la formation et de la titularisation du personnel scolaire Ministère de l' Éducation 1035, rue De La Ghevroitière, 28e étage Québec, PQ G1R 5A5 Telephone (418) 646-6581 Fax (418) 643-2149
Newfoundland and Labrador Teacher Certification Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Education Teacher Certification PO Box 8700 St. John's, NL A1B 4J6 Telephone (709) 729-3020 Fax (709) 729-5026	Nunavut Teacher Certification Nunavut Department of Education Teacher Qualification and Certification P.O. Box 390 Arviat, NU X0C 0E0 Telephone (867) 857-3077 Fax (867) 857-3090	Yukon Teacher Certification Yukon Department of Education Teacher Certification PO Box 2703 Whitehorse, YK Y1A 2C6 Telephone (867) 667-8631 Fax (867) 393-6254