Teacher Education Program

Bachelor of Education

Become a certified teacher in 11 months

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PresentationWe speak, you listen

Q&AYou type, we speak

HomeworkA recording of today’s online info session & presentation file will be shared afterwards

Agenda

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Presenters

Dr. Keith McPhersonAdmissions Officer

& Program Coordinator

keith.mcpherson@ubc.ca

Orchid ChenAdmissions Officer

orchid.chen@ubc.ca

Dr. Justin O’HearnAdmissions Officer

justin.ohearn@ubc.ca

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Janis GriffioenDigital video/photography teacher (Langley)

Silvia TangElementary music teacher (Richmond)

Claudia Buffone Taught high school in the Bronx, NY for 3 years

Lindsay Scruton Hired at the Education Career Fair to teach Physical Education and Planning (China)

Christian LoroTTOC wtih Coquitlam School District

Joe TongHome Economics Dept Head (Surrey) & Surrey Home Economics Teachers Assoc. President

Damon ForsterInstructor at Simon Fraser University & VancouverCommunity College

Karina HarryTeaching her native language, Klah Ah Men (Powell River)

Sarra McMillanEnglish/Socials teacher (Northern Alberta)

Will StroetChildren’s Entertainer, Host of Will’s Jams on Kids’ CBC

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Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

The opportunities for educators are endless

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Educators in British Columbia

Join a leading community of educators and changemakers

Annual salary of ~$50,000 to $85,000

11 weeks of holidays

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11-month BEd Program Options

Elementary & Middle YearsK – 6 & 7, 8

SecondaryGrades 9 – 12

West Kootenay Rural Teacher Education ProgramElementary or Secondary

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PRACTICUM EXPERIENCES IN SCHOOLS

• 1-day per week• 2-week experience• 10-week experience• Community Field Experience

COURSES ON CAMPUS

• Develop pedagogical knowledge• Learn skills & strategies• Work collaboratively• Practice with colleagues• Pass/Fail; no exams

11-month BEd Program Options

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The UBC Teacher Education Program provides an introduction for teacher candidates who are interested in becoming a Montessori educator.

The pathway comprises of:• an online Foundations in Montessori Education course (taken in the summer prior to entry)• placement in a Montessori classroom during the program (elementary schools)• an optional community field experience in a Montessori context

Students interested in pursuing this pathway and gaining initial Montessori experience register in the Primary Years Cohort (KIPP) once admitted to the BEd.

Email Claire Rushton claire.rushton@ubc.ca for more information.

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MontessoriPathway for Elementary

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Dual Degree Pursue teaching alongside your degreePathway for Secondary

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4-year BEd ProgramIndigenous Teacher Education Program (NITEP)

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Academic Requirements

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Degree RequirementsAll Applicants

• Minimum 3 year degree

• Can be from any accredited university or college (domestic and international)

• Can be in any discipline

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ACADEMIC STUDY 12 Credits

CANADIAN STUDIES 3 Credits

CANADIAN HISTORY / GEOGRAPHY 3 Credits

ENGLISH 6 Credits

LAB SCIENCE 3 Credits

MATHEMATICS 3 Credits

Admission Average: Calculated on most recent 60 credits.

65% minimum required for consideration.

You must present courses in the areas below.

Academic RequirementsElementary & Middle Years

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Admission Average: Calculated on 18-24 credits of upper-level coursework in teachable area.

65% minimum required for consideration.

You must present minimum 30 credits of coursework focused in one teachable subject

TEACHABLE AREA Minimum 30 Credits

SPECIALIZED COURSES

Academic RequirementsSecondary

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You can enter the secondary program with up to 2 teachable subjects:

ARTBUSINESS EDUCATIONCOMPUTER SCIENCECULINARY ARTS EDUCATIONENGLISHENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER EDUCATIONFRENCHHOME ECONOMICSMATHEMATICSMODERN LANGUAGES Mandarin, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, SpanishMUSICPHYSICAL EDUCATIONSCIENCE Biological Science, Chemistry, Earth Science, PhysicsSOCIAL STUDIES Geography, History, Social ScienceTECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONTHEATRE

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Academic RequirementsSecondary

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These teachable subjects are not widely taught:

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER EDUCATION

MODERN LANGUAGES Mandarin, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish

COMPUTER SCIENCE

SOCIAL STUDIES Social Science

Academic RequirementsSecondary

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These teachable subjects are in high demand:

FRENCH*

HOME ECONOMICS

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE Physics

*Please talk to us if you have any background in French and might be interested in pursuing teaching in French.

We can advise you on the necessary steps to take.

Academic RequirementsSecondary

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• Must have minimum of 75 hours practical experience working with groups of youth• Strongly recommended that experience is with the age group you will be teaching:

• Classroom-based experience preferred• Coaching, group tutoring, summer camps, youth groups, church groups also acceptable• Experience can be in Canada or international (some Canadian experience recommended)

Age Group BEd Program Option5 to 12 years old Elementary

11 to 14 years old Middle Years

13 to 17 years Secondary

Experience Requirements

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1. Why do you want to be a teacher? Maximum 300 words

2. Describe the kind of teacher you want to be. Give examples. Maximum 300 words

3. Provide additional information on your suitability for the UBC program and the

teaching profession. Do not repeat information already stated. Maximum 300 words

Personal Profile

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1. TWO professional references from appropriate individuals who have experience working with youth or children

2. References must have observed you working in group settings with youth, or children

3. References must be credible authorities who can speak to your experiences, interests and abilities relevant to the teaching profession

4. Can’t be a family member or a personal friend

References

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• Meeting all required courses for admission

• Competitive admission average Must exceed 65% and be in competitive range (changes yearly)

• 2 references

• Personal Profile

• Experience

50%

50%

Admission Assessment

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How to Apply

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How To ApplyOverview of the application process

10 Tips For Preparing Your Applicationteach.educ.ubc.ca/admissions/10-tips

Application WalkthroughStep by step walkthrough of the application process

Apply Now

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Ask Questions!

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Use an online form

Call 604-822-5242

Email teacher.ed@ubc.ca

Join an upcoming online info session with an area of focus.

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Our Admissions Officers

Dr. Keith McPhersonAdmissions Officer

& Program Coordinator

keith.mcpherson@ubc.ca

Orchid ChenAdmissions Officer

orchid.chen@ubc.ca

Dr. Justin O’HearnAdmissions Officer

justin.ohearn@ubc.ca

Teacher Education OfficeRoom 103 – 2125 Main Mall, Neville Scarfe BuildingUBC Vancouver Campus604 822 5242 | teacher.ed@ubc.ca | teach.educ.ubc.ca