APTPUO - Winter 2027 - PED3132 S200 - APPROACHES TO TEACHING SCIENCE

Course Information

Course Title: Approaches to the Teaching of Science at the Intermediate Level

Course Code: PED 3132

Section: S200

Faculty: Faculté d'éducation / Faculty of Education

Academic Unit: Teacher Education (Fac. Education)

Academic Period: 2027 Winter Semester

Location: Main Campus

Expected Enrolment: 45

Number of credits: 3

Work Hours: 39

Course Schedule: Mardi | Tuesday 11:30-14:30 - Hybrid

Language of instruction: Anglais | English

Competence in second language: Passive

Course Description

Examination of the issues and challenges of teaching science including the epistemological assumptions underpinning science education; study of pedagogical practice and theory in the development of science knowledge among diverse learners.

Position Details

Position Type: Professeur à temps-partiel régulier / Regular Part-Time Professor

Posting Type: Régulier / Regular

Course Type: D

Date Posted: 2026/09/22

Application Deadline: Applications must be received BEFORE 2026/10/23

Requirements

• Masters degree in education
• Qualification in a field related to teaching in schools in Ontario
• Recent experience in teaching in a school or working in administration of a school board at the Primary Junior level
• Knowledge of the current Ontario Curriculum and of the Ethical Standards and Standards of Practice of the Ontario College of Teachers

The University may consider experience or qualifications equivalent to those set out above.

Additional Information

An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any adaptive measures you might require. Information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence. Employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training. The list of training may be modified by provincial law.

The hiring process will be governed by the current APTPUO collective agreements.

Equity and Inclusion

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact vra.affairesprofessorales@uottawa.ca to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Vaccination Policy

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.