Second Language Education Centre

Teacher Education in French Second Language (FSL)

and English Second Language (ESL)

The Faculty of Education offers Education programs with a concentration in Second Language (SL) and/or French Immersion (FI) teaching. The faculty of the Second Language Education Centre specialize in a variety of areas concerning SL teaching, learning, and acquisition and offer a wide range of courses in these areas.

Bachelor of Education

Two undergraduate programs are presently available for candidates who wish to concentrate in this area of teaching: The Consecutive BEd, available to candidates with an appropriate undergraduate degree or the Concurrent degree which allows students to complete another bachelor's degree while concurrently pursuing a BEd.

Field Experiences

The Faculty of Education offers challenging field experiences which include both observation and teaching in the classroom. SL specialists will have the opportunity to work with a cooperating teacher in a SL classroom. A variety of SL learning contexts including FI settings are available for this student-teaching opportunity.

Master of Education

The Faculty of Education also offers a MEd program specializing in various areas of learning and teaching. This degree is designed for the professional development and research interests of teachers, administrators and others engaged in a career in professional education. Curriculum and Instruction graduate students specializing in SL are required to complete a report or thesis focusing on some aspect of SL education in addition to their course work. Courses include curriculum evaluation, theory and design, and research methods as well as SL oriented research courses.

Diploma of Advanced Undergraduate Studies (DAUS)

This 36 credit hour post BEd diploma is designed for those wishing to gain additional teaching qualifications and/or those wishing to develop a suitable background for a MEd. A specialization in SL education is also available to DAUS students by including upper level courses in SL methodology and research in their course selections.

Certificate in Teaching French as a Second Language

Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language

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