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Teacher Education Program Bachelor of Education Become a certified teacher in 11 months teach.educ.ubc.ca Agenda Presentation We speak, you listen Q&A You type, we speak Homework A recording of todays online info session &
Teacher Education Program
Become a certified teacher in 11 months
teach.educ.ubc.ca
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Presentation
We speak, you listen
Q&A
You type, we speak
Homework
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 holidays
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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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The UBC Teacher Education Program provides an introduction for teacher candidates who are interested in becoming a Montessori educator. The pathway comprises of:
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.
Pathway for Elementary
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Pathway for Secondary
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Indigenous Teacher Education Program (NITEP)
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All Applicants
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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 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
Secondary
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These teachable subjects are in high demand: FRENCH* HOME ECONOMICS MATHEMATICS SCIENCE Physics
*Pl *Pleas ase tal alk to us if you hav ave an any bac ackground d in French an and d might be interested d in pu pursuing teac aching in French. We We can advis ise you on the necessary steps to take.
Secondary
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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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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
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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,
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
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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 upcoming online info session with an 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