Course Lecturer EDPI 309 - 702 OFNIE W26

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EDPI 309 Diverse Learners

Curriculum and Instruction: Ed Psych & Couns (Inclusive) : 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, behavioral, sensory, physical and learning domains found in effective inclusive classrooms. Working with families.

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

Number of Positions Available: 1

Term: Winter 2026

Posting Dates: March 04 - 09, 2026

Application Deadline: March 09, 2026

Course Dates: March 23 - March - 28, 2026

Contract dates: March 20 - May 12, 2026

Schedule: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:30–5:00 p.m.

Location: Kuujjuaq

Travel (flight), taxi fare/mileage, flight, accommodations and per diem covered by the Office for instructors who require it.

Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs):

Education

• Master’s or PhD in Educational Psychology, Human Development, Applied Psychology, Child Development, Clinical Psychology, or equivalent.

OFNIE Additional Requirements:

• A Master’s degree (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 (MEES) requirements
• Knowledge of the concepts of Inclusive Education
• Training and experience working in schools with students with diverse needs.

OFNIE Additional Requirements

• 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 giving in collaboration.
• Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified in the Ministère de l’Éducation
• Experience as a teacher, administrator, or consultant in the partnering school board for which this course is being delivered.
• Experience teaching in the Quebec elementary school system
• Previous successful experience teaching similar course(s) to pre-service teachers
• Previous successful experience teaching similar courses in Indigenous communities.
• Experience developing instructional approaches and/or policy grounded in Indigenous knowledge and pedagogies.
• Knowledge of the impact of colonialism on Indigenous communities and proven record integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Other

• dherence to evolving program requirements concerning course content and program-developed competencies; course content and references must reflect the most current advances in the field This course must be modified to the educational, social, and cultural context of the community in which it is being delivered.
  Must be available to attend course coordination and planning meeting minimum of 2 weeks in advance of the course start date
  Preferred candidate will have demonstrated cultural awareness of and sensitivity to Indigenous issues in First Nations and Inuit contexts and connection to First Nations and Inuit communities.  

OFNIE Additional Requirements

• This course must be modified to the educational, social, and cultural context of the community in which it is being delivered.
• Must be available to attend course coordination and planning meeting minimum of 2 weeks in advance of the course start date
• Preferred candidate will have demonstrated cultural awareness of and sensitivity to Indigenous issues in First Nations and Inuit contexts and connection to First Nations and Inuit communities. 

Additional Information:

Effective dates of appointment are March 20 - May 12, 2026. Course dates are March 23 - 28, 2026.

This course is offered in-person and online in Kuujjuaq 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/fi les/hr/mcliu_collective_agreement_-_fi nal_version_for_printing_0.pd f 

Please contact ofnie.education@mcgill.ca  with any questions you may have.

Office of First Nations and Inuit Education

Diverse Learners

EDPI 309 702

Kuujjuaq

Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:30–5:00 p.m.

2026-03-09