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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 today’s online info session & presentation file will be shared afterwards 2

Presenters Dr. Keith McPherson Orchid Chen Dr. Justin O’Hearn Admissions Officer Admissions Officer Admissions Officer & Program Coordinator orchid.chen@ubc.ca justin.ohearn@ubc.ca keith.mcpherson@ubc.ca 3

The opportunities for educators are endless Claudia Buffone Lindsay Scruton Hired at the Education Taught high school in the Bronx, NY for 3 years Career Fair to teach Physical Education and Planning (China) Janis Griffioen Christian Loro Justin Digital Silvia Tang Trudeau, Prime TTOC wtih Coquitlam School video/photography teacher (Langley) District Minister of Canada Elementary music teacher (Richmond) Damon Forster Sarra McMillan Joe Tong Karina Harry Will Stroet Instructor at Simon Fraser English/Socials University & Vancouver teacher (Northern Home Economics Dept Head (Surrey) & Surrey Teaching her native language, Klah Ah Children’s Entertainer, Host Home Economics Teachers Assoc. President Community College Men (Powell River) Alberta) of Will’s Jams on Kids’ CBC teach.educ.ubc.ca/alumni/hear-from-our-grads 4

Educators in British Columbia Join a leading community of educators and changemakers Annual salary of ~$50,000 to $85,000 11 weeks of holidays 5

11-month BEd Program Options Elementary & Middle Years K – 6 & 7, 8 Secondary Grades 9 – 12 West Kootenay Rural Teacher Education Program Elementary or Secondary 6

11-month BEd Program Options PRACTICUM EXPERIENCES IN SCHOOLS COURSES ON CAMPUS • Develop pedagogical knowledge • 1-day per week • Learn skills & strategies • 2-week experience • Work collaboratively • 10-week experience • Practice with colleagues • Community Field Experience • Pass/Fail; no exams 7

Montessori Pathway for Elementary 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. 8 teach.educ.ubc.ca/montessori

Dual Degree Pursue teaching alongside your degree Pathway for Secondary 9 teach.educ.ubc.ca/dualdegree

4-year BEd Program Indigenous Teacher Education Program (NITEP) 10 nitep.educ.ubc.ca

Academic Requirements 11

Degree Requirements All Applicants • Minimum 3 year degree • Can be from any accredited university or college (domestic and international) • Can be in any discipline 12

Academic Requirements Elementary & Middle Years Admission Average: Calculated on most recent 60 credits. 65% minimum required You must present courses in the areas below. for consideration. ACADEMIC STUDY 12 Credits CANADIAN STUDIES 3 Credits CANADIAN HISTORY / GEOGRAPHY 3 Credits ENGLISH 6 Credits LAB SCIENCE 3 Credits MATHEMATICS 3 Credits 13

Academic Requirements Secondary Ad Admission Av Average: Calculated on 18-24 credits of upper-level coursework in teachable area. You must present minimum 30 credits of coursework focused in one teachable subject 65% minimum required for consideration. TEACHABLE AREA Minimum 30 Credits SPECIALIZED COURSES 14

Academic Requirements Secondary 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 teach.educ.ubc.ca/admission-requirements 15

Academic Requirements Secondary 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 16

Academic Requirements Secondary 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. 17

Experience Requirements • 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: Age Group BEd Program Option 5 to 12 years old Elementary 11 to 14 years old Middle Years 13 to 17 years Secondary • 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) teach.educ.ubc.ca/admission-requirements 18

Personal Profile 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 teach.educ.ubc.ca/personal-profile 19

References 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 teach.educ.ubc.ca/references 20

Admission Assessment • Meeting all required courses for admission 50% • Competitive admission average Must exceed 65% and be in competitive range (changes yearly) • 2 references 50% • Personal Profile • Experience teach.educ.ubc.ca/application-status 21

How to Apply 22

Apply Now 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 24

Ask Questions! Use an online form Call 604-822-5242 Email teacher.ed@ubc.ca Join an upcoming online info session with an area of focus. teach.educ.ubc.ca/askquestions 25

Our Admissions Officers Dr. Keith McPherson Orchid Chen Dr. Justin O’Hearn Admissions Officer Admissions Officer Admissions Officer & Program Coordinator orchid.chen@ubc.ca justin.ohearn@ubc.ca keith.mcpherson@ubc.ca 26

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