Course Lecturer EDPI 309 710 OFNIE W27

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Hiring Unit: Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE)

Course Number, Section and Title : EDPI 309 710 Diverse Learners

Curriculum and Instruction : Inclusion debates; review of the evolution of the history of inclusive education; models of development (eco-systemic models); characteristics, teaching practices; teachers' roles in inclusive classrooms. Overview of characteristics, causes, needs, and teaching strategies for diverse and exceptional students, teaching and learning for differences in intellectual, emotional, behavioural, sensory, physical and learning domains found in effective inclusive classrooms. Working with families.

Posting Dates : November 6 - 21, 2026

Application Deadline: November 21, 2026; 11:59 p.m.

CL Credits: 3 (This course is not team-taught)

Number of Positions Available: 1

Term: Winter 2027

Course Dates : February 2 - 25, 2027

Contract dates : January 18 – March 12, 2027

Schedule: Tuesdays and Wednesdays(online) and Thursdays (in person), from 5:30–8:45 p.m.

Location: Kanehsatake

Teaching Qualification Requirements

Education

Master’s or PhD in Educational Psychology, Applied Cognitive Psychology, Learning Sciences, Human Development, or equivalent.

In exceptional circumstances, applicants without a Master’s degree but with significant research or professional experience related to the course content may be considered.

Experience

Knowledge of educational and psychological theories.

Knowledge of the application of educational and psychological theories to authentic settings.

Experience in college/university teaching in this subject or professional experience in teaching K-12.

Knowledge of Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur (MELS) requirements.

Other

Adherence to evolving program requirements concerning course content and program-developed competencies; course content and references must reflect the most current advances in the field.

OFNIE Additional Requirements

Knowledge of the concepts of Inclusive Education.

Training and experience working in schools with students with diverse needs.

Expert knowledge of course content as outlined in the course description.

Knowledge of the Quebec Education Program (QEP) and the curriculum of the partnering school board with whom this course is being delivered.

Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified by the Ministère de l’Éducation.

Knowledge of the impact of colonialism on Indigenous communities and a demonstrated ability to integrate pedagogical approaches grounded in equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenous perspectives.

Experience as a teacher, administrator, or consultant in the partnering school system for which the course is being delivered.

Experience teaching in the Quebec elementary school system.

Previous successful experience teaching similar courses to pre-service teachers.

Previous successful experience teaching similar courses in Indigenous communities.

Experience developing curriculum, instructional approaches, and/or policy grounded in Indigenous knowledge and pedagogies.

Demonstrated capacity and willingness to adapt course content to the educational, social, cultural, and linguistic context of the community in which the course is being delivered.

Availability to participate in course coordination and planning activities prior to the course start date (approximately two weeks in advance, online).

Information supplémentaires/Additional Information:

Effective dates of the appointment are January 18 – March 12, 2027. Course dates are February 2 - 25, 2027.

This course will be offered in person in Kanehsatake following the schedule above.

You are covered by the working conditions specified in the McGill Course Lecturers and Instructors Union collective agreement; https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/mcliu_collective_agreement_-_final_version_for_printing_0.pdf .

Hiring Unit:

Bureau de l’éducation des Premières Nations et des Inuit (OFNIE)

Course Title:

Diversité des apprenants

Subject Code:

EDPI 309 710

Location:

Kanehsatake

Schedule:

Les mardis et mercredis (en ligne) et les jeudis (en personne), de 17 h 30 à 20 h 45

Deadline to Apply:

2026-11-21

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