School of Education

In accordance with article 6.2.2 (Notification of courses) of the Contract Faculty Collective Agreement, applications are invited for the following courses, to be offered during the following sessions:

WINTER 2027

EDU 138/02 Foundations of the Teaching Profession (Elementary) Tuesday 11:30 – 14:29 – In-person In this course students will explore and make use of current research on the teaching, learning and evaluation processes. Students will also learn how to apply education policy and curriculum program documents in their planning and teaching. Students will continue the identification process with the teaching profession begun in their first field placement

EDU 206 Perspectives on Second Language Acquisition
Wednesday 9:00-21:59 – In-person Through this course, students will examine the implications of theories of language acquisition for the teaching and learning of second languages at the elementary, secondary and adult levels. The relevance of past and current research in both first and second language acquisition will be a major topic of discussion.

EDU 219 Getting Dirty: Hands-on, Experiential Teaching and LearningMonday 8:30-11:29 – In-person This course focuses on community service learning and experiences in/with the natural world (e.g. gardening, field trips, teaching and learning outside etc.) as a means of cultivating relationships with place and land for both teachers and students. There will be a significant hands-on component to the course in order to break down the fear of getting dirty, making mistakes, and other perceived risks of moving beyond the confines of a classroom or school space. Students should expect to go outside regularly and engage with knowledge holders from beyond the School of Education.



The course will work towards development of systems thinking where teachers and learners see themselves as a part of a relational world rather than in control of an objectified existence. Leveraging cultural resources as defined in the Quebec Education Program, and building partnerships with community groups beyond schools will be explored.

EDU 348 Qualified Seminars Lab (Elementary)
Tuesdays 14:30-15:59 – In-person
This course is comprised of seminars, workshops, and related activities on special topics aimed to enhance the students’ induction into the teaching profession. Students will also be engaged in the reading of selected texts intended to encourage them to consider educational issues in profound and critical ways. The seminars may include guest speakers, discussions and panels, and conferences in preparation for the third practicum. Students will demonstrate their learning. This course is graded on Pass/Fail basis.
Please note this is a 1 credit course offered in the Practicum 3 term. The bulk of teaching occurs before March 2027, but includes a return of students after practicum in April 2027.
GSE 505 Evaluation and Assessment
Monday 17:30-20:29 – B imodal (on-line and in-person simultaneously) This course will focus on the role of evaluation and assessment of the learning process and will include an examination of their underlying principles.



The practical implications of the school context on the learning process will be explored.
These courses will be allotted in accordance with the Contract Faculty Collective Agreement, including the applicable rules for seniority.

Remuneration is $ , with travel and marking expenses provided where appropriate.

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Bishop’s University implements an equal access employment program under the Act respecting equal access to employment in public bodies and welcomes applicants who are committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and who will assist us expand our capacity for diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous peoples, visible and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQ2+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We will provide support in the recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation in order to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Bishop’s University is located in the beautiful Eastern Townships just southeast of Montréal, on the unceded traditional lands of the Abenaki people. Meeting and working in this privileged location is a constant reminder of the need for continued conversations about the importance of decolonization and reconciliation, not just as abstract concepts, but as difficult ongoing processes to be worked on.

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📌 School of Education – Part-time courses – Winter 2027 (Sherbrooke)
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