Primary / Junior Track FSL - Bachelor of Education

Bachelor of Education

Primary / Junior FSL Track

Teach French as a Second Language (FSL) in Kindergarten to Grade 6

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The Primary/Junior FSL track will prepare you to teach Primary grades (Kindergarten to grade 3) and Junior grades (4 to 6), and includes a focus on teaching French as a Second Language (FSL). Throughout the program, apply your French language skills in different courses by completing certain assignments in French and receiving non-evaluative feedback for your own French language development.

Additional Track Requirements

In addition to the General Admission Requirements, Primary/Junior track applicants who wish to include a focus on Teaching French as a Second Language in their program will be required to demonstrate proficiency in both written and oral French. If invited for an interview, applicants will be asked one of the interview questions in French, and are expected to respond in French. Applicants must also pass the written French Language Proficiency Assessment.

Track Degree Requirements

  • 63 Credit Hours
  • 110 Practicum Days

Teacher Candidates in this Teaching French as a Second Language track must successfully complete EDUP 509 AND EDUP 510, at least one practicum placement in a French as a Second Language classroom environment, plus all other requirements to graduate.

Teacher Candidates in this track will graduate having completed a total of 63 credit hours (instead of 60) and approximately 110 practicum days.

Concept Requirements (9 Credit Hours)

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
EDUC 503 The Developing Learner 3
EDUC 511 Reflective Practice 3

One of :

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
EDUC 501 Democratic Values, Christian Perspectives and Education 3
EDUC 510 Religious Education: Democratic Values, Catholic Perspectives and Education 3

Content Requirements (30 Credit Hours)

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
EDUP 521 Language & Literacy PJ (Part 1) 3
EDUP 522 Language & Literacy PJ (Part 2) 3
EDUP 523 Mathematics PJ (Part 1) 3
EDUP 524 Mathematics PJ (Part 2) 3
EDUP 503 Science and Technology PJ 3
EDUP 505 Social Studies PJ 3
EDUP 506 Health & Physical Education PJ 3
EDUP 507 Arts PJ 3
EDUP 509 French as a Second Language PJ (Part 1) 3
EDUP 510 French as a Second Language PJ (Part 2) 3

Context Requirements (15 Credit Hours)

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
EDUC 506 Creating Safe, Engaging and Inclusive Learning Environments 3
EDUC 508 Education Act and Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession 3
EDUC 512 Educational Technology 3
EDUC 521 Differentiated Instruction for Diverse Learners 3
EDUC 522 Teaching and Learning in Diverse & Equitable Classrooms 3

Professional Seminar & Practica Requirements (9 Credit Hours)

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
EDPR 531 Practicum 1 (Literacy & Numeracy) 2
EDPR 532 Practicum 2 2
EDPR 533 Practicum 3 2
EDPR 534 Professional Seminar 3

Practicum

Practicum is an opportunity to use what you have learned in an Ontario school setting. Learn about Practicum Requirements and Arrangements as part of the Bachelor of Education program at Tyndale University.

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