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Instructor: Maureen Yates

Deadline to add this course: July 31

July 28 - August 15 (online) - synchronous sessions on Monday and Thursday monrings from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Note: for the week of August 4, synchronous sessions will be on Tuesday/Thursday due to the Heritage Day holiday.

Explore the foundational dimensions of school leadership including instructional leadership, fostering effective relationships, supporting the application of foundational knowledge about Indigenous Peoples, visionary leadership, leading learning communities, modelling continuous professional learning, developing leadership capacity, understanding the social context influencing schooling, and managing school operations and resources.

Synchronous Zoom sessions are included; attendance is required.

Note: This course is partial fulfillment of the academic requirements for leadership certification through .

Domestic tuition: $1529.00 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2146.44 plus non-instructional fees

This is a core course in the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership and in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies-Leadership and Mentoring, and is an approved elective in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. There are other enrolment options, however, priority registration is given to students in Professional Learning programs. For details or to enrol, contact gcslinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca. 

Instructor: R.J. David Frego

Deadline to add this course: August 6

Classes will be held on-campus, August 5-9 (full days)

Participants will engage in internalizing all elements of music through purposeful movement. Focus will include teaching this approach through all grade levels as well as therapeutic approaches for special needs and older adults. A brief pre-course history/philosophy paper will be required in order to familiarize the participants in Dalcroze Eurhythmics.

Domestic tuition: $1529.00 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2146.44 plus non-instructional fees

This is a core course in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies - Elementary Music Teaching and Learning and an approved elective in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. There are other enrolment options, however, priority registration is given to students in Professional Learning programs. For details or to enrol, contact gcesinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca. 

Instructor: Jacqueline Werstiuk

Deadline to add this course: July 31

Synchronous sessions:

• July 28-August 1 AND August 11-15, Monday to Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to Noon
• August 5-8, Tuesday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to Noon (no class on August 4 - Heritage Day holiday in ß÷ßäÉçÇø)

This course provides educators with specialized foundational knowledge on second/additional language learning and teaching. Participants will examine the influence of different variables (e.g., classroom context; learner characteristics) on learning English as an additional learning in K-12 classrooms. The course will support educators in making connections between theory and practice to enhance their abilities to develop research-informed practices and respond to dynamic classroom environments with diverse ELLs.

Domestic tuition: $1529.00 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2146.44 plus non-instructional fees

This is a core course in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies - Teaching English Language Learners and an approved elective in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. There are other enrolment options, however, priority registration is given to students in Professional Learning programs. For details or to enrol, contact gcesinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca. 

Instructor: Bonnie Stelmach

Deadline to add this course: July 31

Dates and Schedule - see below

This course will provide learners with opportunities for direct interaction with researchers from various disciplines and agri-sector experts to deepen their knowledge and explore cross-curricular connections between agriculture and the ß÷ßäÉçÇø curriculum. This course will involve independent and online study, research-based interactive sessions, and experiential learning. By learning about and experiencing agriculture (food, fiber, energy, as well as social, cultural, political, and environmental elements) firsthand, learners will enhance their ability to be teacher leaders who create engaging, real-world learning opportunities that resonate with their K-12 students in both rural and urban contexts.

Schedule

July 28 - August 4: Online asynchronous learning (occasional Zoom sessions)

August 5-8: Immersive experiences at South Campus (UofA Farm) and other locations (see speakers/activities below). During the four days, you will be provided with lunch and coffee/snacks, and transportation and entry fee for the field trip. This week is supported by the Kule Institute for Advanced Study (KIAS) and the Faculty of Education.

Note: This 4-day experience (Aug 5-8) is also available as PD for teachers who want to learn without earning course credit. Non-credit participants will pay a conference fee.

Speakers/activities:

• Dr. Jenna Butler (MacEwan Writer in Residence): Agriculture-Based Creative Writing
• Dr. Dwayne Donald (UofA): River Valley Walk
• Dr. Kevin Jones (UofA): Dig Into Gardening at UofA Gardens
• Dr. Holli-Anne Passmore (Concordia University of Edmonton): Connecting Children - and Ourselves - To Nature: An Informative, Interactive, Practical Workshop
• Drs. Patricia Dolez & Marleny Saldana (UofA): Research Lab Tours at Agri-Food Discovery Place
• Dr. Rebecca Purc-Stephenson (Augustana): Understanding Farm Culture: Social and Cultural Dimensions of Agriculture
• Intergenerational Panel: Women Leaders in Agriculture
• Pig Science Centre and Dairy Research & Technology Centre Tours
• Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village - lunch, tour, and customized program for K-12 teachers

August 9-13: Online asynchronous learning.

Domestic tuition: $1529.00 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2146.44 plus non-instructional fees

For details, contact Bonnie Stelmach - bonnies@ualberta.ca. Online enrolment is available through Bear Tracks.

Instructors: J.C. Couture and Stephen Murgatroyd

Deadline to add this course: July 31

Classes will be held online August 5-8, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (final project due August 22)

Note: Participants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with one or more LLMs (e.g., ChatGPT 4.5) prior to the course. Detailed instructions will be provided upon registration.

This course explores how AI technologies are reshaping education, focusing on
practical applications, ethical considerations, and leadership strategies. It provides an in-depth exploration of emerging AI technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs)—including ChatGPT 4.5, Grok 3, and Gemini—and their implications for teaching, learning, and educational leadership. Participants will examine how machine learning tools can support classroom tasks while addressing broader
systemic challenges. In addition to classroom applications, the course emphasizes regenerative innovation strategies to integrate AI responsibly into schools.

Domestic tuition: $1529.00 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2146.44 plus non-instructional fees

This is an approved elective in the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership and in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. There are other enrolment options, however, priority registration is given to students in Professional Learning programs. For details or to enrol, contact gcslinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca. 

Instructor: Glen Wilcox

Deadline to add this course: July 31

July 28 - August 15, online

This course provides a foundation for school management. Leading school operations requires the ability to effectively manage the school's financial, material and, most importantly, human resources. The course considers practical tools and best practices to address the opportunities and challenges of leading and managing schools.

Domestic tuition: $1529.00 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2146.44 plus non-instructional fees

This is an approved elective in the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership and in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. There are other enrolment options, however, priority registration is given to students in Professional Learning programs. For details or to enrol, contact gcslinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca. 

Instructors: Elizabeth Shen or Maureen Yates

Explore the foundational dimensions of school leadership including instructional leadership, fostering effective relationships, supporting the application of foundational knowledge about Indigenous Peoples, visionary leadership, leading learning communities, modelling continuous professional learning, developing leadership capacity, understanding the social context influencing schooling, and managing school operations and resources.

Synchronous Zoom sessions are included; attendance is required.

Note: This course is partial fulfillment of the academic requirements for leadership certification through .

Domestic tuition: $1529.00 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2253.72 plus non-instructional fees

This is a core course in the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership and in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies-Leadership and Mentoring, and is an approved elective in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. There are other enrolment options, however, priority registration is given to students in Professional Learning programs. For details or to enrol, contact gcslinfo@ualberta.ca. Students in the GCES Leadership and Mentoring, contact edmentor@ualberta.ca; MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca. 

Instructors: Charmaine Brooks or Jose da Costa

Hone leadership practices grounded in research to demonstrate mastery of ß÷ßäÉçÇø's Leadership Quality Standard (LQS). Includes a job-embedded learning component in which participants visit, observe, and collaborate with a school leader or leadership team in a school setting of their choice, in which the ß÷ßäÉçÇø Program of Studies is offered.

Synchronous Zoom sessions are included; attendance is required.

Note: This course is partial fulfillment of the academic requirements for leadership certification through .

Domestic tuition: $1529.00 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2253.72 plus non-instructional fees

This is a core course in the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership and in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies-Leadership and Mentoring, and is an approved elective in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. There are other enrolment options, however, priority registration is given to students in Professional Learning programs. For details or to enrol, contact gcslinfo@ualberta.ca. Students in the GCES Leadership and Mentoring, contact edmentor@ualberta.ca; MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca.

Instructor: Jacqueline Werstiuk

Wednesday evenings; 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

This course explores the foundational principles of academic language development and its critical role in supporting English language learners (ELLs) in ß÷ßäÉçÇø’s K-12 education system. Participants will examine ß÷ßäÉçÇø’s K-12 EAL Proficiency Benchmarks, learning how to identify various linguistic learning targets embedded in content-based material. Educators will gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills to scaffold learning and adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of ELLs, ensuring equitable access to curriculum and academic success.

K-12 teaching experience is required for this course.

Domestic tuition: $1529.00 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2253.72 plus non-instructional fees

This is a core course in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies - Teaching English Language Learners, and is an approved elective in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. There are other enrolment options, however, priority registration is given to students in Professional Learning programs. For details or to enrol, contact gcesinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca. 

Instructor: Kathy Howery

Optional synchronous sessions: Sunday afternoons (recorded and posted in Canvas).

This course will provide an overview of instructional practices that guide teaching and learning for students with complex communication needs. The course builds on the principles of Universal Design for Learning and the research literature in teaching students with complex communication needs. The course provides an overview of: (1) teaching approaches that support inclusive education for students with complex communication needs, (2) assessment practices and tools that are appropriate for students with complex communication needs, (3) how to use local educational standards to guide goal setting and instruction.

Domestic tuition: $1529.00 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2253.72 plus non-instructional fees

This is a core course in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies - Teaching Students with Complex Communication Needs, and is an approved elective in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. There are other enrolment options, however, priority registration is given to students in Professional Learning programs. For details or to enrol, contact gcesinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca. 

Instructor: TBA

Synchronous sessions: TBA

Approaches to education often do not meld seamlessly with approaches to criminal justice. In this course, students will trace the historical and contemporary approaches to learning, change, and rehabilitation in prison. They will explore a variety of philosophical approaches to both education and criminal justice, and critically analyze how different approaches might impact their teaching practice.

Non-certificate students must provide a brief statement outlining reasons for taking the course. Email your statement to gcesinfo@ualberta.ca by August 15, 2025.

Domestic tuition: $1529.00 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2253.72 plus non-instructional fees

This is a core course in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies - Prison Education, and is an approved elective in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. There are other enrolment options, however, priority registration is given to students in Professional Learning programs. For details or to enrol, contact gcesinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca. 

Instructor: TBA

Dates and times TBA

This course is designed for teachers and school leaders in collaboration between Rupertsland Institute and the Faculty of Education. Voices and experiences of Métis leaders, educators, and community members from ß÷ßäÉçÇø are woven together with academic scholarship to amplify a true history and explore contemporary lives of Métis in ß÷ßäÉçÇø today. Building upon the Métis Foundational Knowledge Themes modules created by Rupertsland Institute, this course assists teachers and school leaders to make this foundational knowledge accessible to all learners and educators in K-12 education.

Domestic tuition: $1529.00 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2253.72 plus non-instructional fees

This is an approved elective in the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership and in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. There are other enrolment options, however, priority registration is given to students in Professional Learning programs. For details or to enrol, contact gcslinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca. 

Instructors: J-C Couture, Steven Murgatroyd, P. Jean Stiles

Online synchronous sessions: Tuesdays from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Dates: September 16 and 23; October 7 and 21; November 4 and 18; final submission due December 2.

In ß÷ßäÉçÇø and beyond, education is at a crossroads. With major curricular changes underway and the emergence of AI, both teachers and school leaders are navigating important questions about the future of their work and the school.

Through case studies and presentations from practitioners Canada and internationally, the course offers examples of justice-oriented practices and the ethical integration of AI in educational settings. Participants will develop competencies to lead AI integration responsibly by enacting culturally responsive pedagogies and leadership practices. Participants cap their learning by co-designing leadership strategies and/or curriculum innovations that leverage AI based on principles of justice.

Domestic tuition: $1529.00 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2253.72 plus non-instructional fees

This is an approved elective in the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership and in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. There are other enrolment options, however, priority registration is given to students in Professional Learning programs. For details or to enrol, contact gcslinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca. 

Instructor: Gregory Thomas

Asynchronous with optional synchronous sessions.

Metacognition has been defined as ' 'thinking about thinking,'knowledge and regulation of cognition,' and 'knowledge, control, and awareness of one's thinking and learning processes.' Metacognition is the focus of considerable scholarship and research across many fields of education. This is because metacognition is considered to be essential for effective thinking and learning. In particular, there is continuing strong interest in conceptualizing and developing learning environments and interventions to enhance students' metacognition in all subject areas, in developing means to measure and evaluate metacognition, and in conceptualizing and promoting metacognition within curriculum theory. This course appeals to students' with diverse interests and backgrounds and will enable them to consider metacognition in general terms and as it relates to their specific subject and/or research area/s. Topics addressed include, (a) theoretical perspectives on metacognition, (b) measurement and evaluation of metacognition, (c) conceptualizing metacognitively oriented learning environments across subject areas, and (d) intervening to develop and enhance metacognition.

Domestic tuition: $1529.00 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2253.72 plus non-instructional fees

This is an approved elective in the Master of Education in Educational Studies and in the Master of Education in Health Sciences Education. There are other enrolment options, however, priority registration is given to students in Professional Learning programs. For details or to enrol, MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca; MHSE students, contact medhse@ualberta.ca. 

Instructors: TBA

Explore the foundational dimensions of school leadership including instructional leadership, fostering effective relationships, supporting the application of foundational knowledge about Indigenous Peoples, visionary leadership, leading learning communities, modelling continuous professional learning, developing leadership capacity, understanding the social context influencing schooling, and managing school operations and resources.

Synchronous Zoom sessions are included; attendance is required.

Note: This course is partial fulfillment of the academic requirements for leadership certification through .

Domestic tuition: $1529.00 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2253.72 plus non-instructional fees

This is a core course in the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership and in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies-Leadership and Mentoring, and is an approved elective in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. There are other enrolment options, however, priority registration is given to students in Professional Learning programs. For details or to enrol, contact gcslinfo@ualberta.ca. Students in the GCES Leadership and Mentoring, contact edmentor@ualberta.ca; MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca. 

Instructors: TBA

Hone leadership practices grounded in research to demonstrate mastery of ß÷ßäÉçÇø's Leadership Quality Standard (LQS). Includes a job-embedded learning component in which participants visit, observe, and collaborate with a school leader or leadership team in a school setting of their choice, in which the ß÷ßäÉçÇø Program of Studies is offered.

Synchronous Zoom sessions are included; attendance is required.

Note: This course is partial fulfillment of the academic requirements for leadership certification through .

Domestic tuition: $1529.00 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2253.72 plus non-instructional fees

This is a core course in the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership and in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies-Leadership and Mentoring, and is an approved elective in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. There are other enrolment options, however, priority registration is given to students in Professional Learning programs. For details or to enrol, contact gcslinfo@ualberta.ca. Students in the GCES Leadership and Mentoring, contact edmentor@ualberta.ca; MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca.

Instructor: TBA

Dates and times TBA

This course is designed for existing and aspiring school leaders. The course supports the development of foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. It explores the history of policy and legislation in relation to First Nation, Métis, and Inuit peoples in Canada. It will further inform knowledge of the current state First Nation, Métis, and Inuit education and explore some of the existing theory in First Nation education policy.

Domestic tuition: $1529.00 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2253.72 plus non-instructional fees

This is an approved elective in the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership and in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. There are other enrolment options, however, priority registration is given to students in Professional Learning programs. For details or to enrol, contact gcslinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca. 

Instructor: Kathy Howery

Optional synchronous sessions: Sunday afternoons (recorded and posted in Canvas).

This course introduces classroom teachers and educational professionals to the practices, issues and importance of providing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies and supports to students with complex communication needs. The course will focus on implementing AAC systems to support students’ communication, language and literacy development, and meaningful participation in all aspects of learning experiences.

Pre-course work will be required for non-certificate students. Contact gcesinfo@ualberta.ca by for details.

Domestic tuition: $1529.00 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2253.72 plus non-instructional fees

This is a core course in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies - Teaching Students with Complex Communication Needs, and is an approved elective in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. There are other enrolment options, however, priority registration is given to students in Professional Learning programs. For details or to enrol, contact gcesinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca. 

Instructor: TBA

Wednesday evenings; 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

This course focuses on developing English language learners’ listening and speaking proficiency in English to support their academic learning in ß÷ßäÉçÇø’s K-12 classrooms. Educators will explore models of listening and speaking development and evidence-informed methodologies for improving listening comprehension and speaking proficiency.

K-12 teaching experience is required for this course.

Domestic tuition: $1529.00 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2253.72 plus non-instructional fees

This is a core course in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies - Teaching English Language Learners, and is an approved elective in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. There are other enrolment options, however, priority registration is given to students in Professional Learning programs. For details or to enrol, contact gcesinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca. 

Instructor: Nicole Patrie

Synchronous sessions: TBA

Drawing on current education theories and practices, this course delves into particular teaching strategies that can be employed in correctional environments. Students will explore issues such as incorporating technology, adapting to multi-level classrooms, responding to trauma, creating educational environments, following institutional procedures and requirements, and working with justice professionals. A number of teaching modalities will be discussed, including face to face, self-directed study, student-led study groups, and the emergence of e-learning.

Non-certificate students must provide a brief statement outlining reasons for taking the course. Email your statement to gcesinfo@ualberta.ca by November 15, 2025.

Domestic tuition: $1529.00 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2253.72 plus non-instructional fees

This is a core course in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies - Prison Education, and is an approved elective in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. There are other enrolment options, however, priority registration is given to students in Professional Learning programs. For details or to enrol, contact gcesinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca. 

Instructors: Glen Wilcox

Online synchronous sessions: TBA

This course  is designed for aspiring, new and experienced school leaders who are seeking to develop and enrich their understanding of human resource principles and practices specific to an educational context. Regardless of organization, human resource principles and practices are at the heart of individual, school and division performance, success, and culture. By developing an understanding of Human Resources within an educational context, students will have the opportunity to explore and develop skills and understandings from an educational leadership perspective in the following areas: an overview of HR management in education, performance appraisal and evaluation, leadership and supervision, legal and ethical considerations, conflict resolution, and change management.

Domestic tuition: $1529.00 plus non-instructional fees
International tuition: $2253.72 plus non-instructional fees

This is an approved elective in the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership and in the Master of Education in Educational Studies. There are other enrolment options, however, priority registration is given to students in Professional Learning programs. For details or to enrol, contact gcslinfo@ualberta.ca. MES students, contact mesinfo@ualberta.ca.