July Summer Session

July Summer Session Introductory Courses

During July new students will complete two core required courses: EDUC 534: The Introduction to the Foundations of Education and EDUC 505: The Introduction to Educational Research. These courses are only offered during the month of July. The Master of Education Program Office registers all new MEd students for EDUC 534 and 505, you do not have to register yourself.

The session will be the July immediately following acceptance into the program.

July 2025 Summer Session Residential Requirement

For the 2025 summer session, the first required introductory course, Education 534: Introduction to the Foundations of Education will be delivered in person on the StFX Campus for the first two full weeks of July.

Accommodations

Please note accommodations can be secured in StFX’s residence halls (Power or Somers Hall) at $250/week. These will be shared four-bedroom apartments with students being allocated rooms. Each apartment offers a private bedroom with shared bathroom, kitchen, and living room. Laundry facilities are also available on each floor. To book a room at StFX, please contact the following stay@stfx.ca. Student inquiries can be made by emailing stay@stfx.ca or calling 902-867-3890.

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EDUC 534: Introduction to the Foundations of Education Course (In Person, StFX University Campus):

In this course, students are asked to critically examine their own practice and its context. Issues of power and privilege as they operate in the field of education are central unifying themes of the course. The investigative approach includes ethical reasoning, autobiographical reflection, arts/aesthetics, deconstruction, and sociological analysis.

July 2025 Dates

Week 1

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

July 7, July 9, and July 11

Week 2

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

July 14, July 15, and July 17

Times: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (Atlantic time, in person and face to face on campus)

Text:

Is Everyone Really Equal? An Introduction to Key Concepts in Social Justice Education (Second Edition, 2017) (Sensoy & DiAngelo)

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Amazon.ca (Kindle version available)
Audible.ca (audio book version)
VitalSource.ca (e-book version)

EDUC 505: Introduction to Educational Research Course (Online):

This introductory course covers reading and understanding educational research. Students will explore research issues and critically interpret the main types of research including descriptive research, qualitative research, case studies, and empirical studies.

July 2025 Dates

Week 1:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

July 21, July 23, and July 25

Week 2:

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

July 28, July 29, and July 31

Times: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (Atlantic time, online and synchronous)

Text:

The Reflective Educator's Guide to Classroom Research: Learning to Teach and Teaching to Learn Through Practitioner Inquiry (Fichtman Dana, N., & Yendol-Hoppy, D., 2020) (Fourth edition)

Amazon.ca (Kindle version available)
Vitalsource.com (E-book version)

Things to Do and Experience in Antigonish

Arts, Culture and Recreation

The Antigonish Highland Games celebrate the richness of Scottish culture and heritage since 1861, when the Antigonish Highland Society was founded. The language, the traditions, music, dances and songs of the Gaels, along with feats of strength and excellence, continue to flourish every year. Featuring pipe bands, highland dancing, ancient Scottish heavy events and ceilidhs, this event attracts visitors from all over the world.

Festival Antigonish has established an inspiring legacy as a premier summer theatre in Atlantic Canada. With a patron base that includes thousands of Nova Scotians as well as regional, national, and international tourists; an acclaimed reputation as a local economic and cultural anchor; and an artistic commitment to excellence; Festival Antigonish offers a summer line-up of performances you will not want to miss.

Out and About

The hills and beaches of Antigonish are rich with natural history. Nature lovers enjoy exploring our shores, hiking trails and wildlife filled salt marshes. With over 20kms of multi-use trails, Keppoch Mountain really opens the door to awesome outdoor activities like mountain biking, cross-country skiing, geocaching, trail running, hiking and walking. Included in the trail system is a new accessibility loop so those with mobility challenges can still access the wilderness that the Keppoch has to offer. On the weekends the lodge is open with inside washrooms and change rooms; after your adventure enjoy a hot chocolate in front of the fireplace.

Lighthouses have inspired legends and tales everywhere in Nova Scotia, truly embodying the province’s maritime spirit. Nowadays, they continue to dot our coastline. Take time to admire the picturesque cliffs of the Cape George Lighthouse during your time in Antigonish. Immerse yourself in the history of our first sailors or discover one of our peaceful beaches with pristine water quality.

Be sure to visit our own mini-trail as you drive down Hwy 245. You can stop at Arisaig Provincial Park for a hike and visit the beach right next door – featuring a lighthouse that doubles as an ice cream stand in the summer. Continue on to sample award-winning spirits at Steinhart Distillery and exquisite cheese at Knoydart Farm, then come back on the 347 to enjoy Fish ‘n Ships at Ballantyne's Cove, rated as the best fish & chips in Atlantic Canada.

Take time to live in the moment and finish your day in one of the Sea Food Trail restaurants in Antigonish: Gabrieau’s Bistro, the Townhouse Brewpub & Eatery, or the family-friendly Snow Queen.