Modality of Program Courses:
For students accepted into this program, there will be in-person residency requirements at the Acadia University campus during the summer of 2022 and 2023. The first course in both summer 2022 and 2023 will be fully in-person (typically 10 consecutive days). The second course in both summers will have some in-person requirements (likely the first 3-4 days) followed by synchronous / asynchronous learning opportunities for the remainder of the course. All fall, winter and spring courses in the program will have some in-person residency requirements. This will involve either some Fridays/Saturdays or evening in-person gatherings, complemented by synchronous/ asynchronous offerings. The location and timing of the in-person requirements for the fall, winter, spring courses will be determined by the geographic composition of the cohort along with other considerations.  

EDUC 5063 - Inclusive Education and Social Justice
Foundational concepts embedded within the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion are examined using the analytical tools of intersectionality, decolonization, systemic oppression, anti-racist education, ableism, gender, culture, and power.

EDUC 5123 - Curriculum Practice for Inclusive Schooling
This course examines curricula and practices (such as anti-racist pedagogies, Africentric learning, treaty education, gender friendly classrooms, culturally responsive pedagogy, and UDL) that are responsive to and affirming of all learner identities in current educational contexts.

EDUC 5513 - Research Design in Education
Course content encourages participants to develop a critical research orientation to their professional work while acquiring a facility for designing projects and analyzing current scholarship in Social Justice education.

EDUC 5313 - Assessment for Learning
From a critical and equity building perspective this course explores the intentions and practices of Level A and B assessment practices as well as the cultural and ethical considerations in the use of assessment to inform educational supports for learners who face systemic barriers.

EDUC 5053 - Topics in Education: Indigenous Education
This course will examine the historical and colonial history that led to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action as well as the study of Treaty Education frameworks and the contributions of indigenous decolonization scholars working in education today.

EDUC 50H3 - Disability Studies in Education
Disability Studies in Education offers a critical, first voice framework for understanding disability as a social/political/cultural phenomenon that challenges the normative ideals informing educational policies and practices.

EDUC 5933 - Equity and Leadership
This course studies intersectional and cultural leadership models within educational organizations.

EDUC 5053 - Topics in Education: Mental Health Literacy
This course will investigate current and relevant topics of mental health and schooling that enable the recognition or prevention of mental health challenges while considering the factors that contribute to mental well-being.

EDUC 5053 - Topics in Education: UDL and Accessible Learning (2022 Cohort only)
Universal Design for Learning principles and Accessible Learning strategies will be considered across a diversity of instructional arrangements with a particular focus on the role of technology and Access by Design 2030 ( NS)  education standards

EDUC 5143 - Educational Explorations in Equity and Social Justice (2023 Cohort only)
Access: Pre-requisite of 9 credit hours in the Equity and Social Justice MEd in Inclusive Education program

This course provides an opportunity for the exploration of a variety of educational issues related to equity and social justice through participation in formats such as institutes, workshops, and mini-courses. Evidence of 3h equivalency (120 hours of approved voluntary professional development activities), program relevance, and appropriate academic standards are to be submitted for prior approval to the Graduate Coordinator. Evaluation is on a pass/fail basis. Available only to students enrolled in the Equity and Social Justice M.Ed. in Inclusive Education program.

Dates: Open Entry
Fee:  $200

Notes: Students must have approval from the Equity and Social Justice Program Lead before registering to get credit for EDUC 5143

Educational Explorations ( Equity and Social Justice concentration) is a course credit that allows students to get credit for 120 hours of accumulated professional development experiences directly and justifiably related to equity and social justice.

This professional development (PD) would normally take place during their enrollment in the Equity and Social Justice cohort- MEd in Inclusive Education program .  Some exceptions apply.

This course is only accessible to enrolled MEd students who have completed 9 credit hours in the Equity and Inclusive Education MEd program already.

After the forms (see below) are completed as per the directions included and following the approval of the Equity and Social Justice Program Lead, students pay per-course tuition and then get credit (3 ch) for the Explorations course as part of their Acadia program.

Read the instructions carefully as some restrictions apply and forward any questions regarding suitability to the Equity and Social Justice Cohort Program Lead.

•  Education Explorations Form (.pdf or .doc)
•  Sample Education Explorations Form (.pdf)

EDUC 5053 - Topics in Education: Capstone Project
Participants will be guided through collaboration and mentorship to complete a research informed project relevant to their current interests, strengths, and professional practice in the area of Inclusive Education: Equity and Social Justice.

EDUC 5113* - Qualitative Research in Education (*Thesis students only)
Course content actively engages students in analysing data from a variety of qualitative interpretive perspectives.

EDUC 5523* - Quantitative Methods in Educational Research (*Thesis students only)
This course is intended to provide a background in quantitative methods for the educator who must use statistics in research. The fundamental statistical tools are reviewed and particular statistical methods applicable to educational problems are introduced in this course.