Instructor: TBA

Explore the foundational dimensions of school leadership including instructional leadership, fostering effective relationships, supporting the application of foundational knowledge about Indigenous Peoples, visionary leadership, leading learning communities, modelling continuous professional learning, developing leadership capacity, understanding the social context influencing schooling, and managing school operations and resources.

Note: This course is a partial fulfillment of the academic requirements for school leader certification through Alberta's Leadership Quality Standard.

Domestic tuition: $1498 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2146.44 plus non-instructional fees

This is a core course in the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership and an approved elective in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. It is open to students in other graduate programs (in consultation with your program advisor) and Open Studies, however, preference is given to students in the certificate program. Synchronous sessions will be included. For details or to enroll, contact gcslinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca to enroll. 

Instructor: TBA

Prerequisite: EDU 520 Foundations of School Leadership

Hone leadership practices grounded in research to demonstrate mastery of Alberta's Leadership Quality Standard (LQS). Includes a job-embedded learning component in which participants visit, observe, and collaborate with a school leader or leadership team in a school setting of their choice, in which the Alberta Program of Studies is offered. Note: EDU 521 is offered in all semesters but Summer.

Note: This course is a partial fulfillment of the academic requirements for school leader certification through Alberta's Leadership Quality Standard.

Domestic tuition: $1498 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2146.44 plus non-instructional fees

This is a core course in the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership and an approved elective in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. It is open to students in other graduate programs (in consultation with your program advisor) and Open Studies, however, preference is given to students in the certificate program. Synchronous sessions will be included. For details, contact gcslinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca to enroll. 

Instructor: TBA

This course examines current research, practices, policies, and curricula related to the learning and teaching of mathematics with young children. The course also emphasizes pedagogy relevant to young children’s learning of mathematics, including the role of playful pedagogies, and connection to other curriculum areas.

Domestic tuition: $1498 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2146.44 plus non-instructional fees

This is a core course in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies - Early Childhood Education, and an approved elective in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. It is open to students in other graduate programs (in consultation with your program advisor) and Open Studies, however, preference is given to students in the certificate program. 

Synchronous sessions will be included. Students must have K-12 teaching experience. For details or to enroll, contact gcesinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca to enroll.  

Instructor: TBA

Synchronous sessions: Thursdays from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

This course addresses the theory and practice of teaching and learning in blended and fully online learning environments in both synchronous and asynchronous formats. This course explores topics such as pedagogical frameworks, instructional design, virtual learning communities, technologies to support online teaching, and approaches to online assessment. Students will investigate how to deal with changing technological environments that mediate the delivery of instruction.

Domestic tuition: $1498 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2146.44 plus non-instructional fees

This is a core course in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies - Technology in Education, and an approved elective in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. It is open to students in other graduate programs (in consultation with your program advisor) and Open Studies, however, preference is given to students in the certificate program. 

Students must have K-12 teaching experience. For details or to enroll, contact gcesinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca to enroll. 

Instructor: TBA

This course will provide an overview of instructional practices that guide teaching and learning for students with complex communication needs. The course builds on the principles of Universal Design for Learning and the research literature in teaching students with complex communication needs. The course provides an overview of: (1) teaching approaches that support inclusive education for students with complex communication needs, (2) assessment practices and tools that are appropriate for students with complex communication needs, (3) how to use local educational standards to guide goal setting and instruction.

Domestic tuition: $1498 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2146.44 plus non-instructional fees

This is a core course in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies - Teaching Students with Complex Communication Needs, and an approved elective in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. It is open to students in other graduate programs (in consultation with your program advisor) and Open Studies, however, preference is given to students in the certificate program. 

Students must have at least two years of teaching or clinical experience. For details or to enroll, contact gcesinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca to enroll. 

Instructor: TBA

This course provides an orientation to current theoretical perspectives and approaches to literacy education. Participants will critically analyze the work of key theorists, researchers, and practitioners in addressing how children and youth develop language and literacy, with a focus on making connections to their own classroom practice.

Domestic tuition: $1498 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2146.44 plus non-instructional fees

This is a core course in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies - Contemporary Literacy Education: K-9, and an approved elective in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. It is open to students in other graduate programs (in consultation with your program advisor) and Open Studies, however, preference is given to students in the certificate program. 

Students must have K-12 teaching experience. For details or to enroll, contact gcesinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca to enroll. 

Instructors: Lisa Cruickshank and Kimberley Fraser-Airhart

This course is designed for teachers and school leaders in collaboration between Rupertsland Institute and the Faculty of Education. Voices and experiences of Métis leaders, educators, and community members from Alberta are woven together with academic scholarship to amplify a true history and explore contemporary lives of Métis in Alberta today. Building upon the Métis Foundational Knowledge Themes modules created by Rupertsland Institute, this course assists teachers and school leaders to make this foundational knowledge accessible to all learners and educators in K-12 education.

Domestic tuition: $1498 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2146.44 plus non-instructional fees

This is an approved elective in the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership and the Master of Education in Educational Studies. It is open to students in other graduate programs (in consultation with your program advisor) and Open Studies, however, preference is given to students in the certificate and master's programs. Synchronous sessions will be included. For details or to enroll, contact gcslinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca to enroll. 

Instructors: JC Couture, Stephen Murgatroyd, Jean Stiles

Six synchronous sessions on Wednesdays from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.:
September 11 and 25, October 9 and 23, November 6 and 20

In today's volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world, school leaders need new mindsets and skill sets to navigate change and prepare students for the future. This graduate course will equip practicing school leaders with a powerful framework for leading effectively in a VUCA environment - regenerative leadership.

Through interactive online sessions, participants will explore regenerative approaches to curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and community engagement all informed by design justice and an understanding of the potential of emerging technologies. They will learn strategies for developing personal and collective resilience, adaptability, creativity, and systems thinking. They will better understand and be able to use the tools of anticipatory thinking.

Domestic tuition: $1498 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2146.44 plus non-instructional fees

This is an approved elective in the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership and the Master of Education in Educational Studies. It is open to students in other graduate programs (in consultation with your program advisor) and Open Studies, however, preference is given to students in the certificate and master's programs. Synchronous sessions will be included. For details or to enroll, contact gcslinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca to enroll. 

Instructor: Dr. Gregory Thomas

Metacognition has been defined as "thinking about thinking, knowledge and regulation of cognition," and "knowledge, control, and awareness of one's thinking and learning processes." Metacognition is the focus of considerable scholarship and research across many fields of education. This is because metacognition is considered to be essential for effective thinking and learning. In particular, there is continuing strong interest in conceptualizing and developing learning environments and interventions to enhance students' metacognition in all subject areas, in developing means to measure and evaluate metacognition, and in conceptualizing and promoting metacognition within curriculum theory.

This course appeals to students' with diverse interests and backgrounds and will enable them to consider metacognition in general terms and as it relates to their specific subject and/or research area/s. Topics addressed include, (a) theoretical perspectives on metacognition, (b) measurement and evaluation of metacognition, (c) conceptualizing metacognitively oriented learning environments across subject areas, and (d) intervening to develop and enhance metacognition.

Course delivery will be completely online, and consist of asynchronous instruction and interaction between the instructor and students, and non-mandatory, synchronous ZOOM sessions scheduled at least weekly across the term to share ideas and respond to students' queries.

Domestic tuition: $1498 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2146.44 plus non-instructional fees

This is an approved elective in the Master of Education in Educational Studies and the Master of Education in Health Sciences Education. It is open to students in other graduate programs (in consultation with your program advisor) and Open Studies, however, preference is given to students in the Masters programs. For details or to enroll, contact mesadmin@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca to enroll. 

Instructor: Marghalara Rashid

Dates: September 7, 14 and 21; 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

This course is an examination of contemporary research qualitative methodologies in the field of health professions education (HPE). The course includes didactic, interactive, and hands-on experiences. The emphasis of this course will be on qualitative inquiry. There will 2-3 guest lectures who are experts in a particular methodology (phenomenology, narrative enquiry etc). This will enable students to learn from experts involved in qualitative research. The goal of this course is to provide the groundwork necessary to pursue qualitative research in HPE. The course is very much weighted on practical sessions, students will have the opportunity to actively participant in the class discussion, to practice interviewing, observational skills, transcribe interviews, and analyze data. The students will work in small groups and analysis the data they collect through interviews they conduct with their peers in class. This will allow them to experience how data is coded and how themes/ categories emerge.

Domestic tuition: $1498 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2146.44 plus non-instructional fees

This is an approved elective in the Master of Education in Health Sciences Education. It is open to students in other graduate programs (in consultation with your program advisor) and Open Studies, however, preference is given to students in the MHSE program. For details, contact medhse@ualberta.ca. 

Instructor: Corinne Rogers

Fall 2024 Dates: August 27 and September 3, 10, 17
Times: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (online)

The purpose of this course is to explore equity, diversity and inclusivity, and begin to develop an anti-racist conceptual tool that attends to equity, diversity and inclusivity; to guide an anti-racist pedagogy for working with individuals, communities, and systems. Course activities explore equity, diversity and inclusivity in knowledge, values and beliefs, ethics and action.

Domestic tuition: $499.33 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: contact us

This is an approved elective in the Master of Education in Health Sciences Education and the Master of Education in Educational Studies. It is open to students in other graduate programs (in consultation with your program advisor) and Open Studies, however, preference is given to students in the Masters programs. For details, contact medhse@ualberta.ca. 

Instructor: Melanie Garrison

Fall 2024 Dates: October 1, 8, 15 and 22
Times: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (online)

The purpose of this course is to explore and practice the design of health education for diverse and varied audiences. Reflective teaching practice will support identifying your frames, biases and ongoing improvement for your teaching and learning practice. 

Domestic tuition: $499.33 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: contact us

This is an approved elective in the Master of Education in Health Sciences Education and the Master of Education in Educational Studies. It is open to students in other graduate programs (in consultation with your program advisor) and Open Studies, however, preference is given to students in the Masters programs. For details, contact medhse@ualberta.ca. 

Instructors: Melanie Garrison and Cosette Lemelin

Fall 2024 Dates: November 5, 12, 19 and 26
Times: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. (online)

The purpose of this course is to practice and demonstrate the delivery of an education session using a facilitation mindset and strategies. Reflecting on your role as an educator in the healthcare context will support integrating skills and attitudes from the course into your practice.

Domestic tuition: $499.33 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: contact us

This is an approved elective in the Master of Education in Health Sciences Education and the Master of Education in Educational Studies. It is open to students in other graduate programs (in consultation with your program advisor) and Open Studies, however, preference is given to students in the Masters programs. For details, contact medhse@ualberta.ca. 

Instructor: TBA

Explore the foundational dimensions of school leadership including instructional leadership, fostering effective relationships, supporting the application of foundational knowledge about Indigenous Peoples, visionary leadership, leading learning communities, modelling continuous professional learning, developing leadership capacity, understanding the social context influencing schooling, and managing school operations and resources.

Synchronous Zoom sessions are included; attendance is required.

Note: This course is a partial fulfillment of the academic requirements for leadership certification through Alberta's Leadership Quality Standard.

Domestic tuition: $1498 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2146.44 plus non-instructional fees

This is a core course in the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership and in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies-Leadership and Mentoring, and is an approved elective in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. It is open to students in other graduate programs (in consultation with your program advisor) and Open Studies, however, preference is given to students in the certificate program. For details or to enroll, contact gcslinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca to enroll. 

Instructor: TBA

Prerequisite: EDU 520 Foundations of School Leadership

Hone leadership practices grounded in research to demonstrate mastery of Alberta's Leadership Quality Standard (LQS). Includes a job-embedded learning component in which participants visit, observe, and collaborate with a school leader or leadership team in a school setting of their choice, in which the Alberta Program of Studies is offered. Note: EDU 521 is offered in all semesters but Summer.

Synchronous Zoom sessions are included; attendance is required.

Note: This course is a partial fulfillment of the academic requirements for leadership certification through Alberta's Leadership Quality Standard.

Domestic tuition: $1498 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2146.44 plus non-instructional fees

This is a core course in the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership and in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies-Leadership and Mentoring, and is an approved elective in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. It is open to students in other graduate programs (in consultation with your program advisor) and Open Studies, however, preference is given to students in the certificate program. For details or to enroll, contact gcslinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca to enroll. 

Instructor: TBA

This course is designed for existing and aspiring school leaders.
The course supports the development of foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. It explores the history of policy and legislation in relation to First Nation, Métis, and Inuit peoples in Canada. It will further inform knowledge of the current state First Nation, Métis, and Inuit education and explore some of the existing theory in First Nation education policy.

The adoption of the new Leadership Quality Standard has presented a new challenge for school leaders in the area of First Nation, Metis, and Inuit education. The goal of the course is to provide leaders with knowledge of policies and legislation that have impacted Indigenous education in Canada. It will provide an opportunity to explore the various topics and some of the current manifestation and challenges.

Domestic tuition: $1498 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2146.44 plus non-instructional fees

This is an approved elective in the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership and in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. It is open to students in other graduate programs (in consultation with your program advisor) and Open Studies, however, preference is given to students in the certificate program. For details or to enroll, contact gcslinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca to enroll. 

Instructor: TBD

This course focuses on oral language development, and teaching and learning of language literacy in Early Childhood settings. The course explores instructional strategies, and resources for creating language and literacy rich learning environments, and the complex ways that young children develop oral language and early literacy skills.

Students must have K-12 teaching experience.

Domestic tuition: $1498 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2146.44 plus non-instructional fees

This is a core course in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies - Early Childhood Education, and an approved elective in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. It is open to students in other graduate programs (in consultation with your program advisor) and Open Studies, however, preference is given to students in the certificate program. For details or to enroll, contact gcesinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca to enroll. 

Instructor: TBD

Synchronous Zoom sessions: Thursdays from 6-8 p.m.; attendance is required.

The course explores ethical and social justice issues involving technology in education such as digital equity and access, digital participation and citizenship, algorithmic bias, artificial intelligence, extended cognition, privacy, security and surveillance, etc. Students will examine digital technology integration from various philosophical, theoretical and social science perspectives, and will consider some of the ethical and social justice implications for teacher practice and educational policy, including addressing the TRC calls to action.

Students must have K-12 teaching experience.

Domestic tuition: $1498 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2146.44 plus non-instructional fees

This is a core course in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies - Technology in Education, and an approved elective in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. It is open to students in other graduate programs (in consultation with your program advisor) and Open Studies, however, preference is given to students in the certificate program. For details or to enroll, contact gcesinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca to enroll. 

Instructor: TBD

This course focuses on ways to identify the strengths and needs of learners with reading or writing difficulties, and the selection and adaptation of teaching activities and resources to meet their needs. Contemporary issues and controversies in remedial reading and writing education will be considered, including the different ways in which reading and writing difficulties are explained and addressed in contemporary research and popular remedial programs and various teaching practices.

Students must have K-12 teaching experience.

Domestic tuition: $1498 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2146.44 plus non-instructional fees

This is a core course in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies - Contemporary Literacy Education: K-9 and an approved elective in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. It is open to students in other graduate programs (in consultation with your program advisor) and Open Studies, however, preference is given to students in the certificate program. For details or to enroll, contact gcesinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca to enroll. 

Instructors: JC Couture, Stephen Murgatroyd, P. Jean Stiles

Synchronous Zoom sessions: 6 Tuesdays from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
January 14 and 28, February 11 and 25, March 11 and 18

This course aims to examine leadership strategies and practice protocols to develop school cultures where rights holders have the agency to address social justice issues within a public education system. An understanding of social justice frameworks will broaden participant’s worldviews by examining different ideas and challenging assumptions. Real world issues such as sexism, racism, poverty, and more will be presented and discussed.

Lasting school and system change happens from the inside-out. How can Alberta and global leaders effectively develop the capacity to respond to Leadership Quality Standard #9: Understanding and Responding to the Larger Societal Context? This course will examine the current issues facing Alberta school leaders and foster their leadership capabilities to support the school community while representing the needs and voices of students, engaging community partners, and facilitating school community members’ understanding of local, provincial, national and international issues and trends related to education.

Adapting from the inside-out requires a succinct, universal theory of change that is future focussed, collaborative and action oriented. Participants will be invited to develop their own theory of change for adaptive leadership. Leaders will be introduced to strategies on how to shift schools and systems from a focus on conservation and stability to embrace innovation, while attending to culture building. They will learn strategies for developing personal and collective resilience, adaptability, creativity, and systems thinking. They will better understand and be able to use the tools of anticipatory thinking.

Domestic tuition: $1498 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2146.44 plus non-instructional fees

This is an approved elective in the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership and in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. It is open to students in other graduate programs (in consultation with your program advisor) and Open Studies, however, preference is given to students in the certificate program. For details, contact gcslinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca to enroll.