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Discover how to train as a secondary school teacher within British Columbia's K-12 education framework, helping students meet academic, developmental, and social-emotional goals. The Teacher Education Program follows its distinctive "People, Place, and Land" teaching philosophy, emphasizing hands-on, location-based learning experiences.
This 16-month graduate-level professional program allows you to leverage your bachelor's degree with a teachable specialization (like mathematics, English, chemistry, history, etc.) to instruct students from grades 8 through 12 in B.C. schools.
Explore foundational concepts including Indigenous Education principles, inclusive teaching strategies, evaluation methods, Applied Design and Technology, along with subject-specific curriculum development.
Acquire real-world teaching experience through four practicum sessions during the 16-month program:
Observation phase in Term 1
Hands-on practice in Term 2 (three weeks)
Developmental placement during Spring Term (four weeks)
Final evaluation in Fall Term (12 weeks)
The program implements a progressive practicum structure aligned with university coursework, typically located in northern regions.