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On June 14, 2022, we visited Université Laval, known as the oldest center of higher education in Canada and the first French-language university in North America. Université Laval professors and guest speakers from another high-performing school, École secondaire la Ruche, provided us with more information about the Quebec education system. Profs. Marilyn Baillargeon and Pier-Ann Boutin presented an overview of the Teacher Education Program in Quebec, the professional competencies for teachers and preservice teachers, and PD mapping. Prof. Julie Boissonneault discussed SEL in adolescence. Profs. Susan Parks and Sabrina Priego explained tandem language learning and the Tandem Canada Platform. Further, RECIT Advisor Annie Turbide explained the instructional technologies, programs, and services they provided: National Pedagogical Support by RÉCIT, École en Réseau, and École Branchée. After each presentation, we got to ask questions and share comments on how similar and different their education program is compared to that of the U.S.
Lastly, the live virtual presentation of École secondaire la Ruche staff headed by Principal Martin Riendeau introduced Fulbrighters to their school profile and unique educational programs and projects. For example, during the First Cycle, the school offers the following 14 concentrations: Dramatic Arts, Visual Arts, Basketball-Multisports, Dance, Horse Riding, Hockey (The Carnicas), Ball Hockey-Multisports, Music, Swimming, Video Production, Robotics, Overall Health, Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding, and Volleyball. They also offer five sport-studies programs: Golf, Gymnastics, Alpine Skiing-Competition, Cross-county Skiing and Cycling, and Triathlon. École secondaire la Ruche focuses more on sporting, cultural, artistic, and social activities than pure academics.
Université Laval is rich in history. In 1663, Monsignor François de Montmorency-Laval, the first bishop of New France, founded the colony’s first educational institution: Séminaire de Québec. Nearly 200 years later, in 1852, this institution became a university and the first building block for all French-language higher education in Québec, Canada, and North America. Currently, Université Laval offers more than 550 undergraduate and graduate programs and serve more than 47,000 students.
I wait for my colleagues in the hotel lobby for our last activity in Quebec.
The university agenda provides us with additional information about Quebec education system.
Prof. Julie Boissonneault explains how SEL affects learning.
Profs. Susan Parks and Sabrina Priego discuss their tandem language program.
RECIT Advisor Annie Turbide explains the instructional technologies, programs, and services they provide.
We enjoy our breaktime and refreshments courtesy of the Rector’s Office.
We listen to the live virtual presentation of École secondaire la Ruche staff headed by Principal Martin Riendeau.
We ask questions and share similarities and differences between Quebec and U.S. education systems.
We pose for a group souvenir photo with the university staff.
Our group photo with the university signage reflects our successful visit to Canada's oldest university.
After we came back to the hotel, I spent the rest of my afternoon walking alone, both outside and inside the fortified Old Quebec walls. I went outside to look for Asian food. I found Baifoo and ate there. I also found a Subway and ordered a takeout sandwich. For the last time, I had a tour of the inner Old Quebec and visited gift shops.
I pose outside our hotel as I walk out of the Old Quebec gate.
Our hotel sits right after the Old Quebec gate.
I see a few folks playing music by the gate.
Porte St. Louis takes pride as one of the four gates in the fortified walls of Old Quebec.
The 4.6-km ramparts built in the 17th century join the historic Fortifications of Quebec.
Baifoo offers Asian food in a French neighborhood immediately outside the gate.
Rice solves all problems.
I give some respect to Subway waving beside Baifoo.
I smell America as I get inside Subway.
I leave my sandwich in my hotel room as I continue walking to explore the inner Old Quebec.
I pass Parc Montmorency, home to Parliaments of Lower Canada, Canada East, and Quebec from 1791 to 1883.
I feel the holiness of Cathédrale Holy Trinity, the first Anglican cathedral built outside the British Isles.
I revisit the Lower Town with less Sun disturbance.
I enjoy checking out gift shops in Quartier du Petit Champlain.
I catch my last glimpse of the St. Lawrence River.
I bid farewell to Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac.
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