In this course, teacher candidates will be introduced to the early stages of young children’s oral and written language and literacy development, situated in the contexts of family, community, and school.
In this course, teacher candidates will be introduced to the early stages of young children’s oral and written language and literacy development, situated in the contexts of family, community, and school.
Within a framework of developmentally appropriate practice, attention will be given to the six strands of the English Language Arts (listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and representing).
Teacher candidates will develop an understanding of classroom environments that promote young children’s exploration of language, story, print and visual text through invitations and provocations using rich and diverse children’s literature and materials that promote playful storytelling, and fantasy and dramatic play.
Attention will be given to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit perspectives and ways of knowing, and culturally responsive practices that integrate the out of school experiences of linguistically and culturally diverse children and families into classroom learning.
Our historic main campus in Saskatoon is recognized as one of the most beautiful in Canada, with plenty of green space, stately greystone buildings and tree-lined walkways.
As you explore this place, you will discover the spaces that define your university experience. Museums and galleries, libraries, sporting event venues, student hangouts and natural spaces are where life happens and where your most powerful memories can be created
Established in 1907, the University of Saskatchewan has a long history of excellence.
Our graduates are known for their work ethic, resourceful nature and determination, and will continue to build on our history of success to address the world's challenges now and in the future.
Some of our notable alumni and faculty include:
1 former Prime Minister of Canada
2 Nobel laureates
1 Academy Award winner
1 band on the cover of Rolling Stone
3 justices of the Supreme Court of Canada
4 Governor General's Literary Award winners
10 provincial and territorial premiers
280+ Order of Canada recipients
One in four USask students will have a hands‑on research experience while working on their degree, and one in 10 will have that experience in their first year.
USask is a place where you can learn, grow and be part of a community that recognizes how beautiful knowledge can be.
Our students have the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in their field of study, whether by taking part in an internship or co-op program, participating in a field class, or by taking advantage of a study abroad or exchange program at another Canadian or international institution.
You will have the opportunity to contribute directly to the world’s knowledge as you work alongside renowned faculty in some of the most advanced research and education facilities in the world, such as the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, the Global Institute for Water Security and VIDO-InterVac, one of the world's most advanced containment level 3 vaccine research and teaching facilities.
EDGE Literacy follows the Stages curriculum as developed by Manitoba Adult Learning and Literacy.
This course examines how teachers’ beliefs about language, learning
With flexible one-on-one employment counselling, workshops, events, and the YES job board, we’ll equip you with the tools you need to find your next big opportunity.
We will match you with a tutor who will help you get better at reading and writing with step-by-step lessons that work for you.
This program investigates questions around the relationships of literacies in language and language in literacies across communities,
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