Program Overview

Language Teacher Education Program

The Language Teacher Education Program (LTEP) is designed for students from Indigenous communities and French communities within Saskatchewan and across Canada who wish to teach Prekindergarten to Grade 8 educational programs that offer Cree and French.

Program Overview

• This program is not accepting students until further notice.
• The LTEP route supports teacher candidates by offering teaching area and methodology courses in Cree or French, as well as coursework that focuses on teaching in second language settings.
• The program brings English, French, and Indigenous language learners together with a focus on language revitalization and culture and responds to the needs of practicing professionals in school systems where second-language programs are currently delivered or in development.

What You Will Learn

• The program focuses on second language pedagogy, curricula, and assessment knowledge as well as specific attention to culture, identity, and language revitalization.
• Providing Cree and French Education courses will deepen the professional study for teacher candidates and respects the Saskatchewan Professional Teacher Regulatory Board (SPTRB) requirements for teacher certification in Saskatchewan.
• Students in the LTEP program will take four education methodology courses in either French or Cree (depending on their focus).

Cree Stream

• The Cree stream focuses on Early Years learners (Prekindergarten to Grade 3).
• In addition to the Cree language courses, teaching methods courses will also be taken in Cree.
• These methods courses will focus on Early Years learners (Prekindergarten to Grade 3).

French Stream

• The French stream focuses on Early/Middle Years learners (Prekindergarten to Grade 8).
• In addition to the French language courses, teaching methods courses will also be taken in French.
• These methods courses will focus on Early/Middle Years learners (Prekindergarten to Grade 8).

Required Courses

Requirements (15 credit units)

• Students in the Cree stream of the program will be required to take the following four courses:
  • ECUR 304.3: Cree Literacy in the Early Years
  • ECUR 315.3: Cree Mathematics in the Early Years
  • ECUR 321.3: Cree Science in the Early Years
  • ECUR 384.3: Cree Social Studies in the Early Years
• Students in the French stream of the program will be required to take the following four courses:
  • ECUR 306.3: Methods in Teaching Early/Middle Years French Language Arts
  • ECUR 319.3: Methods in Teaching Early/Middle Years French Mathematics
  • ECUR 329.3: Methods in Teaching Early/Middle Years Science in French
  • ECUR 385.3: Methods in Teaching Early/Middle Years French Social Studies
• All students will be required to enroll in the following course:
  • ECUR 412.3: Examining Place, Purpose, Programs, and Proficiency for Language Learners

Sample First Year

A First-Year Schedule Sample

• Below is an example of what your first year might look like:
  • Cree stream (Early Years – Prekindergarten to Grade 3)
    • Fall term
      • EDLC 101.0: Education Learning Community On Campus
      • EFDT 101.3: Introduction to Education
      • ENG 113.3: Literature and Composition Reading Narrative
      • CREE 101.6: Introductory Cree
      • MATH 150.3: Mathematics for Early and Middle Years Teachers
      • INDG 107.3: Introduction to Canadian Indigenous Studies
    • Winter term
      • EDLC 102.0: Education Learning Community in Our City
      • ECUR 164.3: Is This a Course About Science?
      • CREE 101.6: Introductory Cree (continued)
      • KIN 146.3: Physical Activity and School Aged Children and Youth
      • ART 110.3: Art Today Ideas and Practices
      • ANTH 111.3: One World Many Peoples Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
  • French Stream (Early/Middle Years – Prekindergarten to Grade 8)
    • Fall term
      • EDLC 101.0: Education Learning Community On Campus
      • EFDT 101.3: Introduction to Education
      • ENG 113.3: Literature and Composition Reading Narrative
      • FREN 122.3: Intermediate French I or FREN 212.3 Advanced French I
      • MATH 150.3: Mathematics for Early and Middle Years Teachers
      • INDG 107.3: Introduction to Canadian Indigenous Studies
    • Winter term
      • EDLC 102.0: Education Learning Community in Our City
      • ECUR 164.3: Is This a Course About Science?
      • FREN 125.3: Intermediate French II or FREN 218.3 Advanced French II
      • KIN 146.3: Physical Activity and School Aged Children and Youth
      • MUS 111.3: History of Popular Music
      • GEOL 108.3: The Earth and How It Works

Why Study Here?

• Hands-on learning: There is no better place to learn to be an effective teacher than in schools, working directly with students.
• Pre-practicum field experiences: early in your studies, you will receive invaluable school experience and an introduction to working as an educator.
• Extended practicum: in your final year of study, you will benefit from an extensive, 16-week placement under the supervision of a collaborating (mentor) teacher.
• Opportunities: The courses will assist teacher candidates in developing a pedagogical understanding of second language acquisition as it pertains to teaching specific subject areas within the Saskatchewan curricula.
• Indigenous education: The inclusion of Indigenous knowledge and worldview is a vital component to education in Canada.

Careers

• The skills you develop in the College of Education can take you to the classroom, out into the community, or around the world.
• Just a few of the careers our graduates pursue include:
  • Pre-K to Grade 12 teacher
  • Adult educator
  • Advocate
  • Youth worker
  • Community program coordinator
  • Library services
  • Politician
  • Educational administrator
  • Curriculum developer

Tuition Estimates

| Canadian students | International students
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Tuition | $7,862 | $38,051
Student fees | $1,308.24 | $1,308.24
Books | $1,500 | $1,500
Total | $10,670.24 | $40,859.24

Admission Requirements

• Admission requirements depend on your situation.
• Your education: High school student or graduate, University/college student or graduate.
• Where you attended high school: Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, PEI, Quebec, Yukon, an International Baccalaureate school, Brazil, China, Colombia, Ecuador, GCSE/GCE (United Kingdom), Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, the United States, Vietnam, outside of Canada.
• Special consideration: Applicants have the opportunity to provide an optional statement at the time of application that outlines extenuating or special circumstances that might have affected an applicant’s admissibility.

Application Deadlines

• Applications are not being accepted at this time.

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