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Graduate Diploma Teaching and Learning: Mathematics

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Summer Semester (May 1 start)

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Coursework

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Part-Time

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30 Credits

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1 yr/4 consecutive semesters

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Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)

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Are you a seasoned teacher looking to be Quebec Government certified? The ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï Graduate Diploma in Teaching & Learning – Mathematics is a course-based program tailored for uncertified, experienced educators working in Quebec. Delivered primarily in-person in the heart of Downtown Montreal, this pathway utilizes a Competency-based Education Model that directly connects action research to real classroom challenges.

This Graduate Diploma program is tailored for long-term teaching professionals who need an efficient route to formal teacher certification in Secondary Math (grades 7-11). Program coursework focuses on philosophical and educational theory in relation to the teaching profession, in particular, curriculum studies, pedagogy, indigenizing praxis, diversity and inclusive educational practices, assessment, and Quebec education policy. The flexibility of this program allows you to elevate your professional standing and protect your career longevity without pausing your current teaching contract.

Students who complete the Teaching & Learning Graduate Diploma are recommended for a Probationary Brevet.

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Details from the Course Catalogue

Teaching and Learning: Mathematics (Gr. Dip.) (30 credits)

Offered by:ÌýIntegrated Studies in EdÌý(Faculty of Education) Ìý Ìý
Program credit weight:Ìý30

Program Description

The Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning Mathematics focuses on philosophical and educational theory in relation to the teaching profession, as well as - specifically - curriculum studies, pedagogy, indigenizing praxis, diversity and inclusive educational practices, assessment, and language andÌýpolicy in Quebec education.

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Required Courses (27 credits)

Course Title Credits
EDEC 550Indigenizing Pedagogy and Curriculum.3

Indigenizing Pedagogy and Curriculum.

Terms offered: Summer 2026

Diverse social, cultural, linguistic, political, and pedagogical histories of Indigenous communities. Indigenous ways of knowing and worldviews.

EDER 615Introduction to Philosophy of Education.3

Introduction to Philosophy of Education.

Terms offered: Summer 2026

Explores questions, aims, debates and modes of inquiry that characterize philosophical approaches to studying educational questions. Introduces philosophy of education as a distinctive field of educational research and may focus on figures or themes of contemporary interest.

EDPS 600Foundational Professional Seminar3

Foundational Professional Seminar

Terms offered: Summer 2026

Foundational seminar designed to foster critical thinking about the complex educational endeavour of becoming a teacher, including what shapes the development of teachers’ roles, identities and professionalism. Topics include: community, families, relationships, conflict management, and trauma-informed practices. Review of the Québec Education Program and professional repository documentation of developing individual teacher identity and professional competencies.

EDTL 515English Exam for Teacher Certification.0

English Exam for Teacher Certification.

Terms offered: Summer 2026

Requirement of the Quebec Ministry of Education, the exam assesses competency in the language of instruction.

EDTL 520Perspectives on Knowledge in Mathematics and Science.3

Perspectives on Knowledge in Mathematics and Science.

Terms offered: Fall 2026

A variety of perspectives on construction of knowledge in mathematics and science and how the products of scientific and mathematical practices are shaped by broader social, cultural, and political forces.

EDTL 604Techniques for Planning and Assessment.3

Techniques for Planning and Assessment.

Terms offered: Summer 2026

Classroom planning and assessment in the Quebec context including backward design, writing learning objectives, assessment for, of, and as learning, differentiated planning practices, and the creation of assessment tools. Classroom opportunities to foster and assess creativity and problem-based learning while balancing the constraints posed by standardized testing and other evaluation and reporting responsibilities. Quebec Ministry of Education professional competencies are addressed and assessed throughout.

EDTL 607Language and Policy in Quebec Education.3

Language and Policy in Quebec Education.

Terms offered: Summer 2026, Winter 2027

Structure and organization of education in Quebec considered from historical, political, language, social, administrative and legal perspectives. Enables students to contribute to the educational system in their roles as leaders of educational thought and change. All addressed through the development of professional competencies.

EDTL 609Supporting Diverse Learners3

Supporting Diverse Learners

Terms offered: Summer 2026

Current research and practice in educating students who have a variety of individual needs and strengths. The complex interplay between individual and contextual factors that impact learning in the modern classroom. Examination of abilities/disabilities, school and classroom dynamics, and teachers' roles in promoting an inclusive environment. Focus on applicable, practical skills such as curriculum design and modification, formal/informal assessment procedures, universal design for instruction, home-school collaborations, and differentiated instruction. Quebec Ministry of Education professional competencies are addressed and assessed throughout.

EDTL 627Applied Methods in Teaching Mathematics in Secondary School.3

Applied Methods in Teaching Mathematics in Secondary School.

Terms offered: Fall 2026

Teaching of mathematics including the development of a comprehensive understanding of conceptual and procedural mathematics. Teacher role, strategies, problem solving, student thinking, evaluation and mobilization of digital technologies using Quebec Ministry of Education professional competencies for teachers.

EDTL 628Advanced Methods in Teaching Mathematics in Sec. School.3

Advanced Methods in Teaching Mathematics in Sec. School.

Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027

Teaching of mathematics including the development of a comprehensive understanding of conceptual and procedural mathematics. Teacher role, strategies, problem solving, student thinking, evaluation and mobilization of digital technologies, using Quebec Ministry of Education professional competencies for teachers.

Complementary Courses (3 credits)Ìý

3 credits selected from:Ìý

Course Title Credits
EDEC 612Digital Media and Learning.3

Digital Media and Learning.

Terms offered: Summer 2026, Winter 2027

This course addresses emerging theories, pedagogies, and practices related to youth learning through digital media and online participatory cultures. Through direct engagement with multiple forms of digital media and youth, students will consider implications for teaching and learning within and beyond schools.

EDER 600Globalization, Education and Change.3

Globalization, Education and Change.

Terms offered: Summer 2026, Winter 2027

The impact of globalization on educational institutions, processes and practices. Topics may include the politics of change, teachers' work, educational reform, technology, environment, educational management and leadership.

EDTL 508Critical Educational Praxis.3

Critical Educational Praxis.

Terms offered: Summer 2026

Implications of intercultural/multicultural, global, environmental and social justice advances as these affect critical thinking and inform practice in the classroom. Addressed through the development of professional competencies.

EDTL 640Teacher Inquiry and Action Research.3

Teacher Inquiry and Action Research.

Terms offered: Summer 2026

Theoretical and practical work on teacher inquiry and action research methodologies to understand their uses and the iterative cycles of reflexive praxis foundational to them. Topics include uncovering the roots of problems in practice, planning for change, enacting change as both data collection and action processes, critical reflection in drawing conclusions and planning for future action, participatory, community-based, and youth action research/inquiry approaches.

Or 3 credits may be chosen from 500-level or 600-level department course offerings to be determined by the student’s area of study. Courses in other departments may be taken upon approval by the department graduateÌýcoordinator or director.

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Program Overviews

Check out this sample document to get an idea of what your program trajectory and course-load might look like as a student in this program:

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Applicant Eligibility

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

  1. Possess an undergraduate degree
  2. A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) ofÌý3.0 out of a possible 4.0, or a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2 out of 4.0 in the last two years of full-time studies
  3. Have at least 30 discipline specific credits (university level). Applicants must complete theÌýMathematics Self-Assessment Grid to self-assess whether their background meets the 30 credit minimum requirement in their discipline. (Note that the department can not pre-assess prior credits for prospective students; this process happens only after applications are submitted.)
  4. Teaching Experience. Applicants are expected to have a minimum of five years of full-time teaching experience or equivalent and to possess a Letter of Tolerance. Applicants will be prioritized according to both their total number of hours accumulated and length of the contracts.
  5. A teaching contract valid during the duration of the program

Please review this list carefully, as you must meet all of the minimum requirements in order to be considered for acceptance.

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Application Process & Required Documents

All applications are done throughÌý. The application steps and instructional video are on the University'sÌýFuture Graduate Students website. The following documents must be part of your application: (Note that all uploaded documents to the portal must be in PDF format.)

  1. A completeÌýapplication formÌý(accompanied by your application fee payment).
  2. A current working CV/resume
  3. A personal statement (two-page maximum)
  4. A completedÌýMathematics Self-Assessment Grid. Grids must be typed and not hand written.
  5. A copy of yourÌýunofficial transcriptsÌýfrom all previous university level studies (undergraduate and graduate, including exchanges with other institutions, even if the credits appear on your home institution transcript). (Official transcripts will be required only after you are officially admitted to the program.)
  6. Two letters of recommendation: At least one of the references must be from a school principal, a school board, or Centre des Services Scholaires in Quebec. You will be prompted to provide the names and contact information of your referees in your application portal. An email request will be generated, prompting referees to upload their letter of recommendation directly to your application portal.
  7. Letter of Tolerance issued from a School Board or Centre des Services Scolaires in Quebec.

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Application Deadlines
Complete applications must be received by the dates indicated below for Summer 2027 Admission:
  • Canadian & Permanent Resident Applicants: November 15, 2026
  • International Applicants: November 1, 2026

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What to Expect After Submitting your Application
Successful candidates will receive an email notifying them of their offer of admission via the . Admitted candidates are then required to confirm their acceptance on the , and pay their deposit fee should they accept their offer of admission. Kindly note that acceptance deferrals will require new students to begin their program the next Summer semester (with classes starting in May). There is no possibility of deferring the program to the Fall or Winter terms.
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