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Teacher Education Program Bachelor of Education Become a certified teacher in 11 months teach.educ.ubc.ca
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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
Orchid ChenAdmissions Officer
Dr. Justin O’HearnAdmissions Officer
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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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]
Join an upcoming online info session with an area of focus.
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Our Admissions Officers
Dr. Keith McPhersonAdmissions Officer
& Program Coordinator
Orchid ChenAdmissions Officer
Dr. Justin O’HearnAdmissions Officer
Teacher Education OfficeRoom 103 – 2125 Main Mall, Neville Scarfe BuildingUBC Vancouver Campus604 822 5242 | [email protected] | teach.educ.ubc.ca
