Sessional Instructor
- Education (After Degree)

ConcordiaUniversity of Edmonton (CUE) is a community of learning grounded in scholarshipand academic freedom, preparing students to be independent thinkers, ethicalleaders and citizens for the common good.
CUEcampus is situated on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton’shistoric Highlands neighborhood. Supporting a student body of nearly 3,000, weare known for our small class sizes and our excellence in teaching. Our smallclasses and diverse student population provide an excellent chance forengaging with students in a sustained and nurturing way unique within theCanadian university system. CUE is an institution that values research in thesciences, social sciences, humanities and management. Our vision is to becomeCanada’s preeminent small university.
CUEis committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment forwork, study, and living. We actively promote dignity for all, rejecting actionand language that are harmful to mutual respect.

WinterSemester 2027

EDUC523 Science Education for Elementary School (Year 2 B.
Ed AD)

CUEis seeking a sessional instructor to teach EDUC 523 Science Education forElementary School for our Year 2 students in the Bachelor of Education AfterDegree program. Ideally, the successful candidate will hold a doctoral ormaster’s degree in education with a strong background in teaching K-6 science.
Coursedescription: TheElementary School Science Program (Alberta Education) and the two main areas ofskill emphasis: science inquiry and problem-solving through technology. Inscience inquiry the focus is on asking questions and finding answers based onevidence; in problem solving through technology the focus is on practical tasks




- finding ways to make and do things to meet a given need.

Courselearning outcomes:

EnduringUnderstandings: Bythe end of this course, teacher candidates will understand that:High-quality science education is essential to the intellectual, social, andethical developmentof students, including science literacy and critical thinking. Effectiveelementary scienceinstruction is grounded in inquiry, curiosity, and meaningful engagement withthe naturaland constructed world. Science is a human endeavour shaped by culture, context, values,and relationships, including Indigenous ways of knowing. Teachers’ identities,beliefs, andprofessional judgment play a critical role in shaping students’ experiences ofscience learning.

Facultyof Education Learning Outcomes Alignment: This course contributes to the following Facultyof Education Learning Outcomes: Apply the requirements for teachercertification in the Provinceof Alberta. Commit to the teaching profession and strengthen professionalidentity as career-longlearners. Teach effectively in a wide range of subject areas while integratingcross curricular connections. Adopt a duty to learn and act upon foundationalknowledge of First Nations,Métis, and Inuit peoples.

CourseLearning Outcomes: Uponsuccessful completion of EDUC 523, teacher candidates will be able to: Designinclusive, engaging elementary science learning environments aligned with theAlberta Science Program of Studies.



Demonstrate understanding of the AlbertaScience curriculum,including Knowledge, Understanding, Skills, and Attitudes (KUSPs), scientific vocabulary,competencies, and pedagogical foundations. Apply inquiry-based,interdisciplinary, STEM/STEAM,and land-based instructional strategies to support diverse learners in science.
Critically examine current research in science education to informinstructional and assessmentdecisions. Analyze science as a socially constructed way of knowing within Science–Technology–Society(STS) contexts. Integrate First Nations, Métis, and Inuit perspectives and waysof knowing into elementary science instruction in respectful and meaningful ways.
Articulate and refine a professional identity as a science educator grounded inethical practice, reflective inquiry, and career-long learning. Select,evaluate, and justify the use of curriculum-aligned science resources,including Alberta Education materials, field experiences, communitypartnerships, and citizen science opportunities.

EDUC523 supports the development of the following Alberta Teaching QualityStandard competencies:Fostering Effective Relationships
- A teacher builds positive and productive relationshipswith students, parents/guardians, peers and others in the school and local communityto support student learning. Engaging in Career-Long Learning
- A teacherengages incareer-long professional learning and ongoing critical reflection to improveteaching and learning.
Demonstrating a Professional Body of Knowledge -A teacher applies a current and comprehensiverepertoire of effective planning, instruction, and assessment practices to meet thelearning needs of every student. Establishing Inc

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🏢 Concordia University of Edmonton
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