In the course, you’ll learn more about the Franco-Ontarian school system, the organization and structure of school boards, minority French-language education, and the art and science of teaching. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your vision of the role of learners and teachers in promoting a harmonious educational relationship and to learn more about Indigenous values.

Through the adventures of Le Petit Prince, you’ll reflect on important educational questions, including the following: What is learning? What is an empathic relationship? How can you make sure your teaching is equitable, inclusive and adapted? How can you create a collaborative atmosphere that’s conducive to learning? How can you foster creativity in the classroom?

Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for 20 weeks; from January 29 to June 18, 2025 (with a break on March 12).

Each school board will select students for the course, taking into account the admission requirements set by the University of Ottawa and the number of places allocated to each board.

Contact your guidance counsellor.

• Enrolment in Grade 12 at a secondary school run by one of the 12 French-language school boards in Ontario, or at the Consortium Centre Jules-Léger
• General cumulative average of at least 80% in your last completed trimester.
• Your school’s approval to take part
• Signed consent form if you’re under 18 years of age

• The Franco-Ontarian school system
• Minority French-language education
• The adventures of Le Petit Prince: Lessons for adults
• The teaching relationship and the education triangle
• The art and science of teaching
• Indigenous knowledge and values in education
• Learning and multiple intelligences
• Equity, diversity and inclusion in education
• Design thinking: A learning tool
• Wellness and the learning environment.

This online-only course is structured so that each student is at the centre of their learning. This means the course is organized to allow you to gain knowledge and delve deeper into basic concepts in education through group discussions, readings, collaborative workshops and in-class practice assignments. A variety of collaborative digital tools is used to get everyone involved.

The course will allow you to discover and take pleasure in the wonderful world of teaching. The philosophy of the course is based on knowledge exploration and sharing through collaboration, personal engagement and active participation in workshops, discussions and projects.

Your participation in the course will appear on your official University of Ottawa transcript a few weeks after you have completed it. You’ll receive a Satisfactory (S) or Not Satisfactory (NS) grade, depending on whether you pass or fail.

Successful or unsuccessful completion of the course will have no impact on your admission to the University of Ottawa. In addition, the course won’t count in the calculation of your average once you’re in university.

If you pass the course, you’ll receive three university credits, equal to one university course. The course could then be counted as an elective in your first undergraduate program at one of our six direct-entry faculties (Arts, Telfer School of Management, Engineering, Science, Health Sciences, Social Sciences). Most university programs require that students take elective courses. The three university credits may not count towards meeting the requirements of the Bachelor of Education (BEd). Feel free to email us to find out if there are elective courses in the program that interest you.

The University is committed to providing academic accommodations for students with disabilities to allow them equal opportunity to access and fully participate in the learning environment with dignity and autonomy and without impediment, while preserving academic freedom, integrity and standards.

The academic accommodations process is collaborative—all parties involved share responsibility. Our role in the process is to assess, establish and implement appropriate academic accommodations for students with a temporary or permanent disability.

If you need an academic accommodation, be sure to let us know once you’ve received approval to participate in the course.

The platform for the course is the University of Ottawa’s Virtual Campus (Brightspace), which all of our students use. Virtual Campus will allow you to access course materials and connect so you can participate. You’ll receive your login information for Virtual Campus a few days before the course starts.

Most modern computers will have no trouble connecting to the course components on Virtual Campus. However, you may have difficulty accessing or viewing Virtual Campus content on mobile devices (e.g., smartphones or tablets). Virtual Campus works with Windows and Mac computers and most web browsers. Here’s a list of supported browsers (we recommend Chrome or Firefox):

• Microsoft Edge (Note: Microsoft Internet Explorer is not supported)
• Mozilla Firefox
• Google Chrome
• Safari
• Firefox

If you have problems, our technical service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by phone, chat or email.

Learn more about Virtual Campus.