Ava Becker, PhD, MA, BA (hons)

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education - Secondary Education Dept
Directory

Fall Term 2025 (1930)

EDSE 307 - Language, Literacy and Society in Educational Contexts

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 1.5-1.5S-0)

This course examines approaches to developing English language and literacy abilities in learners in secondary school settings. Students will apply concepts and develop teaching strategies to support the literacy practices of all students, including diverse and minority learners. Prerequisites: 9 units in the Major subject area, EDPY 302, EDFX 200, EDU 210, and EDU 211. Successful completion of the on-campus portion of the IPT is required prior to being granted permission to continue into EDFX 350.

LECTURE K01 (50377)

2025-09-02 - 2025-10-31
01:00 - 01:00

LECTURE K03 (56796)

2025-09-02 - 2025-10-31
01:00 - 01:00

SEMINAR M01 (56324)

2025-09-02 - 2025-10-31
W 13:00 - 15:20

SEMINAR M03 (56799)

2025-09-02 - 2025-10-31
W 15:30 - 17:50

Winter Term 2026 (1940)

EDSE 307 - Language, Literacy and Society in Educational Contexts

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 1.5-1.5S-0)

This course examines approaches to developing English language and literacy abilities in learners in secondary school settings. Students will apply concepts and develop teaching strategies to support the literacy practices of all students, including diverse and minority learners. Prerequisites: 9 units in the Major subject area, EDPY 302, EDFX 200, EDU 210, and EDU 211. Successful completion of the on-campus portion of the IPT is required prior to being granted permission to continue into EDFX 350.

LECTURE R01 (81562)

2026-01-05 - 2026-03-06
01:00 - 01:00

SEMINAR T01 (81563)

2026-01-05 - 2026-03-06
W 13:00 - 15:20



EDSE 511 - Research Design in Secondary Education

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Designed to enable students to conceptualize and design a thesis proposal for their Master's degree. Prerequisite: EDSE 510 or consent of the program.

LECTURE X50 (81603)

2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
W 17:00 - 20:00



EDSE 900 - Research/Capping Exercise

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

The required capping exercise for the course-based MEd program consists of an in-depth exploration of a particular issue or topic related to students' professional lives. Prerequisite: EDSE 510 or consent of the program.

LECTURE X50 (84298)

2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
W 17:00 - 20:00