Education- Bachelor of Education-Primary and Junior (Aboriginal)

Director

Susan Sydor

Co-ordinator

Marg Raynor

General Information

Administrative Co-ordinator

Sarah McGean

905-688-5550, extension 3530

Welch Hall 68

The Tecumseh Centre for Aboriginal Research and Education offers a Bachelor of Education degree for students interested in teaching at the Primary/Junior level (grades K-6).

The program emphasizes Indigenous learning preferences, focusing on Turtle Island Indigenous cultures and issues. Courses are offered in a blended model (facilitated digital and face-to-face) for students from selected remote First Nation locations in northern Ontario.

Successful graduates will receive a Bachelor of Education degree. Upon successful completion of a teacher education program, teacher candidates are normally recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers for membership and to receive their Ontario Certificate of Qualification.

For further information contact the Administrative Co-ordinator.

Bachelor of Education-Primary/Junior (Aboriginal) students with credit in ERSC 1F02 will be deemed to have fulfilled their Sciences context requirement and Bachelor of Education-Primary/Junior (Aboriginal) students with credit in CHYS 1F95 will be deemed to have fulfilled their Social Sciences context requirement.

Admissions

Candidates may be admitted with at least Grade 12 standing. Preference will be given to those with some post secondary experience.

Program Note

Program

Description of Courses

See relevant calendar entry for course descriptions.