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Education

Bachelor of Education

The bachelor of education (BEd) program prepares students academically and professionally for a teaching career at either the elementary or secondary school level.

¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Requirements

Students apply for admission to this program once they have accrued a total of 60 units. Once admission has been granted, the student's program must be approved by the Faculty of Education. Major or minor requirements also must be approved by the department(s) in which these requirements are administered.

Students may be admitted with advance standing for appropriate transfer credit course work that was gained at other institutions, to a 60 unit maximum excluding professional education, or 90 units including an acceptable year of professional education (EDUC 401W, 402W and 405).

Program Requirements

Students complete a minimum total of 150 units, which includes a major from the Faculties of Applied Sciences; or Arts and Social Sciences; or Communication, Art and Technology; or Environment; or Science, and all of the following.

  • One of the following minors from the Faculty of Education (may be fully or partially completed during EDUC 404)

Secondary Teaching Minor Program

  • one of

EDUC 401W - Introduction to Classroom Teaching (8)

A half term of observation and experience in a BC school during which two students work as a team with a teacher selected by school authorities and appointed by ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV as a school associate. Students observe, teach and participate in school routines and programs. Grading is on a pass/withdraw basis. Prerequisite: ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV to Professional Development Program. Students must successfully complete a Criminal Record Check. Students with credit for EDUC 403 may not take EDUC 401 for further credit. Writing.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Angela Brown
TBD
Colleen Elderton
TBD
Kamaljit Grewal
TBD
Kavita Hoonjan
TBD
Donna Morgan
TBD
Gallit Zvi
TBD
EDUC 403 - Studies in Teaching and Learning (11)

Aims to develop students' dispositional capacities and engage them in comparative studies of teaching/learning between their current roles and their future roles as teachers. Students participate in observation and practice teaching. Grading is on a pass/withdrawal basis. Prerequisite: EDUC 402. Students must successfully complete a Criminal Record Check. Students with credit for EDUC 401/401W may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Janet Gettings
TBD
Elizabeth Kennedy
TBD

  • both of

EDUC 402W - Studies of Educational Theory and Practice (7)

A half term of study which provides students with workshops, seminars, and lectures designed to introduce them to basic curriculum and methods appropriate for the age/grade level in which they expect to teach. Students will also be given an introduction to generic teaching skills, as well as to current issues in educational theory and practice. Grading is on a pass/withdraw basis. Prerequisite: ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV to PDP or PLP program. Students must successfully complete a Criminal Record Check. Writing.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Angela Brown
TBD
Colleen Elderton
TBD
Katharine Kan
TBD
Cynthia Clerc
TBD
Jenifer Barsky
TBD
Greg Sutherland
TBD
EDUC 405 - Teaching Semester (15)

A full term of classroom experience supervised by University appointed school associates. The school placement is appropriate to the grade level and subject specialties which the student expects to teach after graduation. Grading is on a pass/withdraw basis. (Not offered in summer term.). Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or EDUC 402/403. Students must successfully complete a Criminal Record Check.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
John Nanson
TBD
Emily Pitman
TBD
Janet Dunkin
TBD
Jill Gorsic
TBD
Lonny Saltel
TBD
Daphne Roberts
TBD
Omar Nunez Mendez
TBD
Tanya Hansen
TBD
Ross Powell
TBD
Barbara Wilson
TBD
Lonny Saltel
TBD

  • a minimum of 54 units in upper division courses (numbered 300 and 400), excluding EDUC 401W, 402W, 403, 405 and 406

  • two of

EDUC 220 - Introduction to Educational Psychology (3)

A survey of educational research and theories concerning motivation, learning, development, and individual differences in classroom settings. May be applied towards the certificate in liberal arts. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Jeff Sugarman
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jeff Sugarman
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jeff Sugarman
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jeff Sugarman
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jeff Sugarman
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jeff Sugarman
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jeff Sugarman
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jeff Sugarman
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jeff Sugarman
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jeff Sugarman
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jeff Sugarman
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jeff Sugarman
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
EDUC 230 - Introduction to Philosophy of Education (3)

Provides prospective teachers and others interested in education an opportunity to examine a variety of educational problems from a philosophical perspective. The central concern of the course is to elucidate the nature of education as a phenomenon distinct from such activities as training, schooling, and socialization. May be applied towards the certificate in liberal arts. Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Distance Education
Distance Education
Heesoon Bai
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Vancouver
EDUC 240 - Social Issues in Education (3)

Social functions of the school; education and socialization; social, political, economic and cultural influences on the institutions and practices of education. May be applied towards the certificate in liberal arts.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Charles Bingham
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Charles Bingham
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Charles Bingham
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Charles Bingham
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Charles Bingham
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Charles Bingham
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Charles Bingham
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
EDUC 250 - Studies in the History of Education in the Western World (3)

A study of major trends in educational practice from antiquity to the present. May be applied towards the certificate in liberal arts. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Charles Bingham
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby

  • a minimum of 24 units of upper division education (excludes EDUC 401W, 402W, 403, 405 and 406 and all EDPR courses) which must include two education designs for learning courses (may include courses completed for EDUC 404 and the education minor)

  • both a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 and a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 calculated on all upper division courses completed at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV

To complete the program, a student must make application, and be accepted to the professional development program. See Professional Development Programs for further details.

Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements

Students admitted to ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See for university-wide information.

WQB Graduation Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit

Requirement

Units

Notes
W - Writing

6

Must include at least one upper division course, taken at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV within the student’s major subject
Q - Quantitative

6

Q courses may be lower or upper division
B - Breadth

18

Designated Breadth Must be outside the student’s major subject, and may be lower or upper division
6 units Social Sciences: B-Soc
6 units Humanities: B-Hum
6 units Sciences: B-Sci

6

Additional Breadth 6 units outside the student’s major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements)

Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas.

 

Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit

The University’s residency requirement stipulates that, in most cases, total transfer and course challenge credit may not exceed 60 units, and may not include more than 15 units as upper division work.

Elective Courses

In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.