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Teacher Education Program Bachelor of Education Become a certified teacher in 11 months T E A C H . E D U C . U B C . C A Agenda Presentation We speak, you listen Q&A You type, we speak Homework A recording of todays online info
Teacher Education Program
Become a certified teacher in 11 months
T E A C H . E D U C . U B C . C A
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We speak, you listen
You type, we speak
A recording of today’s online info session & presentation file will be shared afterwards
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Admissions Officer & Program Coordinator
keith.mcpherson@ubc.ca Orchid Chen
Admissions Officer
Admissions Officer
justin.ohearn@ubc.ca
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Janis Griffioen
Digital video/photography teacher (Langley)
Silvia Tang
Elementary 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 Loro
TTOC wtih Coquitlam School District
Joe Tong
Home Economics Dept Head (Surrey) & Surrey Home Economics Teachers Assoc. President
Damon Forster
Instructor at Simon Fraser University & Vancouver Community College
Karina Harry
Teaching her native language, Klah Ah Men (Powell River)
Sarra McMillan
English/Socials teacher (Northern Alberta)
Will Stroet
Children’s Entertainer, Host
teach.educ.ubc.ca/alumni/hear-from-our-grads
Justin Trudeau, Prime
Minister of Canada
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Join a leading community of educators and changemakers Annual salary of ~$50,000 to $85,000 11 weeks of holiday
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EXPENSES COST (Canadian Dollars) Tuition $51,000.00 Student Fees $1,100.00 Books and Supplies $2,800.00 Living Costs $15,100.00 TOTAL $70,000.00
*Approximate costs
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BURSARIES AMOUNT (Canadian Dollars) Dean of Education Bursary $5,000.00 UBC International Student Initiative $5,000.00 TOTAL $10,000.00
*Note: this amount is up to $10,000 as actual amount depends on the number of international students
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Before Starting Program
Contact Enrolment Services 604 822 9836 https://students.ubc.ca/enrolment/finances/awards-scholarships-bursaries/awards-international
During the Program
Contact UBC BEd Coordinators 1. Bette Shippam at bette.shippam@ubc.ca 2. Lorrie Miller at lorrie.miller@ubc.ca
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View the International Student Guide
https://students.ubc.ca/international-student-guide
OR Contact UBC’s International Student Development
Email: isa@students.ubc.ca or international.house@ubc.ca Telephone: 604 822 5021 Fax: 604 822 5099 https://students.ubc.ca/enrolment/finances/awards-scholarships-bursaries/awards- international Note: International Student Advisors are Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) or Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs)
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able to engage in practicum experience with children
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Elementary & Middle Years
K – 6 & 7, 8
Secondary
Grades 9 – 12
West Kootenay Rural Teacher Education Program
Elementary or Secondary
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Practicum experiences in schools
Courses on campus
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Pathway for Secondary
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Indigenous Teacher Education Program (NITEP)
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All Applicants
Bachelor’s Degree equivalent to a 4-year 120 credit UBC degree
1,560 hours in-class coursework
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.
Elementary & Middle Years
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Ad Admission Av 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
Secondary
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You can enter the secondary program with up to 2 teachable subjects:
ART BUSINESS EDUCATION COMPUTER SCIENCE CULINARY ARTS EDUCATION ENGLISH ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER EDUCATION FRENCH HOME ECONOMICS MATHEMATICS MODERN LANGUAGES Mandarin, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish MUSIC PHYSICAL EDUCATION SCIENCE Biological Science, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics SOCIAL STUDIES Geography, History, Social Science TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION THEATRE
Secondary
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These subjects are not widely taught and must be paired with a second teachable subject:
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER EDUCATION MODERN LANGUAGES Mandarin, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish COMPUTER SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Social Science
Secondary
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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.
Secondary
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What kinds of experience are relevant?
5 examples
What are the minimum requirements?
Minimum isn’t necessarily competitive!
Creating opportunities
Finding experience, and making it count
Why is experience evaluated?
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groups of students and youth
Age Group BEd Program Option 5 to 12 years old Elementary 11 to 14 years old Middle Years 13 to 17 years Secondary
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school districts, socioeconomic diversity, LGBT, etc.
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Visit a school or learning centre
Find a school, bring your resume, and say: “I am applying for a teacher education program and I am interested in learning what it takes to be a good teacher. May I support a teacher in your school?”
Volunteer
Most are paid opportunities for certified teachers; but this gives you a sense of where
http://teach.educ.ubc.ca/careers/teachereducation/
Use your network
Find a connection through your friends and family
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Academic School Year
Classroom experience
School Summer Breaks
Summer camp Athletic coaching
Year-Round Student Classes and Support
Learning centre, art studio, music conservatory, special seminars
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1. 1. 2 professional references from appropriate individuals who have experience working with youth or children 2. References must have observed you working in group settings with age-appropriate students or youth 3. References must be credible authorities who can speak competently about your experiences, interests, and abilities relevant to the teaching profession 4. A family member, personal friend, or non-education related employer is an inappropriate reference
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2019 Application Questions 1. Why do you want to be a teacher? Maximum 300 words
words
the teaching profession. Do not repeat information already stated.
Maximum 300 words
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Must exceed 65% and be in competitive range (changes yearly)
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How To Apply
Overview of the application process
10 Tips For Preparing Your Application
teach.educ.ubc.ca/admissions/10-tips
Application Walkthrough
Step by step walkthrough of the application process
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Use an online form Call 604-822-5242 Email teacher.ed@ubc.ca Join an online info session with a different area of focus
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Admissions Officer & Program Coordinator
keith.mcpherson@ubc.ca Orchid Chen
Admissions Officer
Admissions Officer
justin.ohearn@ubc.ca
Teacher Education Office Room 103 – 2125 Main Mall, Neville Scarfe Building UBC Vancouver Campus 604 822 5242 | teacher.ed@ubc.ca | teach.educ.ubc.ca