School of Education Newsletter - April 2018
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April 5, 2018
School of Education Newsletter - April 2018
UNBC B.Ed. Teacher Candidates: The Latest
As an Elementary Years (Grades K-7) program, our UNBC B.Ed. Teacher Candidates are learning to work with the unique learning needs of children who are just beginning their school years. Practicum experience is an integral part of this process.
Our Teacher Candidates recently returned from their three-week EDUC 391 practicum. During their practicum, the Teacher Candidates gathered supervised practical experience in schools. They were placed in a variety of grade levels, ranging from Kindergarten to grade 7, as well as an assortment of schools in Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert, Houston, Smithers, and Kelowna.
Now back on campus, our Teacher Candidates are completing their final few weeks of classes before they break for the summer. In the fall, they will return for the final two semesters of the B.Ed. program. The fall semester includes a four-week practicum and the winter semester includes a 10-week practicum.
Our Teacher Candidates recently returned from their three-week EDUC 391 practicum. During their practicum, the Teacher Candidates gathered supervised practical experience in schools. They were placed in a variety of grade levels, ranging from Kindergarten to grade 7, as well as an assortment of schools in Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert, Houston, Smithers, and Kelowna.
Now back on campus, our Teacher Candidates are completing their final few weeks of classes before they break for the summer. In the fall, they will return for the final two semesters of the B.Ed. program. The fall semester includes a four-week practicum and the winter semester includes a 10-week practicum.
UNBC Aboriginal Scholar in Residence
With funding from the provincial government’s Aboriginal Service Plan, UNBC is able to bring Dr. Dustin Louie to the UNBC Terrace campus from 9:30 am – 10:30 am on April 3rd. During his visit, Dr. Louie will talk about his journey through academia.
Dr. Louie is from Nee Tahi Buhn and Nadleh Whut’en of the Carrier Nation of central B.C. and is a member of the Beaver Clan. He is an Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary’s Werklund School of Education, teaching courses related to Indigenous education, social justice and educational philosophy.
Dr. Louie is from Nee Tahi Buhn and Nadleh Whut’en of the Carrier Nation of central B.C. and is a member of the Beaver Clan. He is an Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary’s Werklund School of Education, teaching courses related to Indigenous education, social justice and educational philosophy.
UNBC Elder in Residence
With funding from the Aboriginal Service Plan, UNBC has also been able to invite Elder Mel Bevan to UNBC’s Terrace campus on April 4, 11, 18 and 25. At noon on these days, Mel will discuss a number of topics, including the Kitselas First Nation, Tsimshian language, culture, and governance. He will also be available for private meetings before and after his noon-hour discussions.
Mel has been an active leader in Kitselas for nearly a half century and has served as Chief Councillor, Band Manager and Chief Treaty Negotiator. A leader, politician, educator and fluent speaker of the Tsimshian language, Mel credits his mother Flora Bevan for his passion about treaty rights, culture and language preservation and Kitselas history and knowledge.
Mel has been an active leader in Kitselas for nearly a half century and has served as Chief Councillor, Band Manager and Chief Treaty Negotiator. A leader, politician, educator and fluent speaker of the Tsimshian language, Mel credits his mother Flora Bevan for his passion about treaty rights, culture and language preservation and Kitselas history and knowledge.
Linda's Links
- “What I learned when I conquered the world’s toughest triathlon” TED Talk by Minda Dentler. It’s not the usual triathlete race for this competitor. This talk will inspire you.
- Worth a look. Nine young people, ages 12 to 18, who are the changing the world with technology are highlighted by BBC News. Never underestimate youth.
