Program Requirements
This program is designed to offer a graduate-level point of entry into the teaching profession for students who typically will have completed a B.A. with minor or major in Jewish Studies. The M.A. will not provide Quebec Government teacher certification (in Quebec, certification is at the B.Ed. level), but at the present time, Jewish schools may hire non-certified teachers of Jewish Studies at their discretion.
Students interested in doing a research-focused M.A. in the area of Jewish Education should follow one of the other graduate degree offerings within the area of Education and Society.
Required Internship (15 credits)
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EDER 610D1 Internship (7.5 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : Supervised fieldwork in a Jewish school or educational institution.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Restriction: Only open to students in M.A. Culture and Values Non-Thesis (Jewish Education Option)
Students must register for both EDER 610D1 and EDER 610D2
No credit will be given for this course unless both EDER 610D1 and EDER 610D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
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EDER 610D2 Internship (7.5 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : See EDER 610D1 for course description.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Restriction: Only open to students in M.A. Culture and Values Non-Thesis (Jewish Education Option)
Prerequisite: EDER 610D1
No credit will be given for this course unless both EDER 610D1 and EDER 610D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
Required Courses (6 credits)
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EDEM 690 Research Methods: Theory and Practice (3 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Overview of the epistemological foundations of a range of research methods, including but not limited to quantitative, philosophical, qualitative, arts-based, and mixed methods. Students will learn techniques to conduct research and to develop a research proposal.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: McPherson, Heather (Fall)
Fall, Winter
**Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fifth lecture day.
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EDER 520 Issues in Jewish Education (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : An exploration of dissenting and complementary perspectives on the purpose of Jewish education. Challenges facing the field of Jewish education are examined. Developments in general education of relevance to Jewish education are considered.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken 422-320 / EDER 320
Complementary Courses (24 credits)
24 credits at the 500, 600, or 700 level, selected in consultation with the program adviser. Students will normally follow this profile:
9 credits from the course offerings of the Department of Jewish Studies, Faculty of Arts.
9 credits chosen from the following courses:
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EDER 523 Teaching Judaism: Bible (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : A study of selected narrative, poetic and legal portions of the Pentateuch with a view to teaching this material in Jewish schools. An examination of some of the techniques presently used in the teaching of Bible.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken 422-401 / EDER 401
Prerequisite: Knowledge of Hebrew, with permission of instructor
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EDER 525 Teaching Judaism: Holidays (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : An exploration of the rituals, customs, values and historical development of Jewish holidays. Methods of applying this material to the Jewish studies classroom are examined.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Winter
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken 422-250 / EDER 252
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EDER 526 Teaching Judaism: Liturgy (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : An exploration of curriculum developed for teaching prayer and fostering spirituality within Jewish educational frameworks. Selected portions of the High Holy Day liturgy are examined with a view to teaching this material in Jewish settings.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken 422-400 / EDER 407
Prerequisite: Knowledge of Hebrew, with permission of instructor.
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EDER 527 Teaching Judaism: Special Topics (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : In-depth examination of topics in Jewish education. Content will vary from year to year.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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EDER 528 Teaching Judaism: The Holocaust (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : An exploration of approaches and techniques for the teaching of the Holocaust. Strategies for using Holocaust education as a basis for discussing prejudice and moral responsibility are examined.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Fall
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken 422-421 / EDER 421
6 credits selected from the following courses:
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EDPE 535 Instructional Design (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Psychology) : This course draws on the fields of learning theory, developmental psychology, and measurement to focus on the tasks of constructing instructional materials. Areas to be considered include behaviour analysis, concept formation, and test construction.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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EDPE 616 Cognitive Development (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Psychology) : Assessment of theories of cognitive development including Piagetian, neo-Piagetian, and information-processing approaches. Theoretical models and empirical findings, and their application to educational and other settings.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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EDPI 526 Supporting Students' Strengths and Talents (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Inclusive) : The psychology and practice of supporting the strengths and talents of all students across educational and community settings . Strength and talent-based programs and activities, assessments to discover student strengths and talents, classroom adaptations, application of strength and talent-based approaches to curriculum design.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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EDPI 642 Inclusion: Past, Present and Future (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Inclusive) : Provides a critical analysis of the concept of inclusion with a particular focus on disability within historical, political, and educational contexts and equity seeking groups.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Flanagan, Tara; Erten, Ozlem (Fall)
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EDPI 654 Instruction/Curriculum Adaptation (3 credits)
Overview
Ed Psych & Couns (Inclusive) : Adapting instruction and curriculum for students with special needs; developing individualized programs and methods; building curriculum that addresses both academic and social needs of students.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Cohen-Gazith, Karen (Winter)
Language Requirement
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EDER 529 Hebrew Language Requirement
Overview
Religious Studies : Demonstrated mastery of the Hebrew language equivalent to JWST 340 (advanced). Must be completed prior to graduation.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
