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March 19, 2020 | 11:15 am
Dear Teacher Candidates,
Welcome back! We hope you had a wonderful 5 weeks in the schools!
WHILE THE FOLLOWING IS THE MOST CURRENT ACCURATE INFORMATION WE HAVE TO DATE, PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK CANVAS FOR UPDATES.
BLOCK 4 INFORMATION
So much has changed since sending out the Welcome to Block 4 email! Please disregard the previous email (sent on Fri Mar 6th 2020) and all of the attachments. With the transition to online courses, we will be issuing a NEW course syllabus and set of assignments and readings.
We look forward to meeting with you in a Zoom meeting MONDAY March 23 at 9:00am! … read more
At that time, we will first hear from the OSE Director, Dr. Margaret Macintyre Latta. Then we will go over the syllabus, the course format, schedule, expectations and assignments for Block 4. There will be time for a Q&A at the end.
You can access the Block 4 Launch by clicking the link Block 4 Launch Zoom Meeting: ubc.zoom.us/j/633940579
Meeting ID: 633 940 579
Please sign in earlier so that we are ready to go at 9am and you don’t miss anything!
Please note that there is no cost for you to access and participate in a Zoom meeting.
Your Block 4 Instructors: Desiree Marshall-Peer, Robert Campbell, Liz Saville
COURSES
We can assure you that your immediate upcoming courses will be hosted online. We are working on plans for courses up until the end of June, 2020 (2020S1).
FIELD EXPERIENCES
At noon on March 17, 2020, the BC government announced that in-class teaching of K to 12 will be suspended indefinitely. We understand that you may have concerns as to how to this will impact your future courses or practicums. It is fortuitous that in the OSE BEd program, you had the chance to complete EDUC 441 – your 5-week Field Experience.
We are hopeful that schools will resume regular operations by September, but as the situation is rapidly evolving we have to wait and see what develops in regard to EDUC 444.
UPDATE FROM THE FA TEAM: APRIL ADVISORY/CFE PREPARATION
Your FA team is here to support your learning needs. Please feel free to contact your faculty advisor if you have questions or need assistance.
April FYI’s:
- CANCELLED: April Advisory sessions
- CANCELLED: April 1: Learning Tech Session at Hollywood Rd.
- SD 23 laptop return: Please hold on to your laptops/power cords for the time being. Details re: how/when to return them to the Learning Tech Dept will be determined at a later date.
- CANCELLED: April 1 ILE Network Inquiry Session (optional ProD event)
- POSTPONED: April 8 Teacher Regulation Branch (TRB) Information Sessions We are working with the TRB to move these sessions to June.
- POSTPONED: April 22 Make a Future Information session Again, we are working to move this session to June.
- FA Resources: If you have borrowed resources from your FA, please hold on to them and we will arrange a return date in the future.
EDUC 442/CFE Tasks: Course tasks will be posted on Canvas on April 27th.
COMMUNITY FIELD EXPERIENCE
As there are a number of uncertainties surrounding community placements in your Community Field Experience (CFE), we have made the decision that there will be an inquiry-based assignment in lieu of your CFE (EDUC 442). You must still, if you have not already, register for this course (EDUC 442) as part of your program. Your health and safety is our number one priority and we felt it was better to arrange an alternate delivery. We understand you and your community partner may be disappointed. We encourage you to send a quick email to your partner thanking them for agreeing to host you and wishing them all the best in these trying times.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE
The Public Health Agency of Canada continues to assess the public health risk associated with the virus. However, it is important to state that UBC does not currently have any confirmed cases amongst is faculty, staff and student community.
For information on UBC’s response and frequently asked questions, visit covid19.ubc.ca.
If you have concerns or questions about UBC’s response to the coronavirus, please contact vicepresident.students@ubc.ca.
RECENT UBC BROADCASTS
We would like to draw your attention to the last four recent UBC Broadcasts that went out over the past couple of days, as there is some critical information for students, faculty and staff:
- COVID-19 – Remaining assessments and final exams for all students
- COVID-19 – remote working for faculty, staff, graduate students, post doctoral fellows, and student employees
- Transition to online classes at UBC
- COVID-19 – Updated guidance regarding events and travel
Questions and concerns
If you have concerns regarding your courses, please check canvas and contact your course instructor and cc’ education.ubco@ubc.ca.
If you have concerns regarding your Community Field Experience, please check canvas and contact Rob Johnson, Community Field Experience Coordinator, at rob.johnson@ubc.ca and cc education.ubco@ubc.ca.
If you still have concerns or academic issues, email: Margaret Macintyre Latta, Director of the Okanagan School of Education at margaret.macintyre.latta@ubc.ca.
UBCO students have 24/7 access to Studentcare’s EmpowerMe support services. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, reach out to the EmpowerMe counselling service.
For more student wellness services visit students.ok.ubc.ca/health-wellness/counselling-mental-health.
March 13, 2020 | 9:18 am
Dear OSE Students:
The campus remains open as of today. As things unfold in these uncertain times, OSE wants to ensure we have a plan that reassures and supports our community.
All students are asked to check on Canvas for course updates regularly. Email course instructors, if specific course related questions arise. The OSE community will proceed in ways that support our students’ programmatic efforts alongside being responsive to the situation…. read more
If you have any concerns or questions, please contact margaret.macintyre.latta@ubc.ca at any time.
Thank you for everyone’s efforts to support our community. Additionally, please see the info below that is specific to undergrad, post bac, and graduate students alongside reflecting the overall response plan.
Sincerely,
Margaret [Dr. Margaret Macintyre Latta, Professor and Director, Okanagan School of Education]
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B. Ed. Students
We understand you may be concerned about potential academic impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). As of today, your upcoming courses and Community Field Experience are running as scheduled.
At this time, the Public Health Agency of Canada has assessed the public health risk associated with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as “low for Canada.”
We want to assure you that a plan is in place should the risk level change. Courses and/or your Community Field Experience will be adapted to ensure you will graduate on time.
We encourage you to review UBC’s Response and Frequently Asked Questions list. This page has valuable information regarding steps UBC is taking, precautionary steps to stay healthy and links to other resources. This page will be updated frequently with any new developments. Please refer to it for updates.
Course and program specific information will continue to be posted on canvas.
As always, if you are feeling unwell, please stay home. View the instructions to complete an Absence Report Form on our website under the Bachelor of Education Student Resources section.
If you have concerns or questions about UBC’s response to the coronavirus, please contact vicepresident.students@ubc.ca.
If you have concerns regarding your courses, please check CANVAS and contact your course instructor and cc’ education.ubco@ubc.ca.
If you have concerns regarding your upcoming Community Field Experience, please check CANVAS and contact Rob Johnson, Community Field Experience Coordinator, at rob.johnson@ubc.ca and cc education.ubco@ubc.ca.
If you still have concerns or academic issues, email Margaret Macintyre Latta, Director of the Okanagan School of Education at margaret.macintyre.latta@ubc.ca.
Graduate Students
We understand you may be concerned about potential academic impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Your current and upcoming courses are running as scheduled. At this time, the Public Health Agency of Canada has assessed the public health risk associated with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as “low for Canada.”
We want to assure you that a plan is in place should the risk level change. Courses will be adapted (i.e. offered online through Canvas) to ensure continued degree progress. We encourage you to review UBC’s Response and Frequently Asked Questions list. This page has valuable information regarding steps UBC is taking, precautionary steps to stay healthy and links to other resources. This page will be updated frequently with any new developments. Please refer to it for updates.
Course and program specific information will continue to be posted on canvas.
As always, if you are feeling unwell, please stay home and notify your instructor.
If you have concerns or questions about UBC’s response to the coronavirus, please contact vicepresident.students@ubc.ca.
If you have specific concerns regarding your courses, please check Canvas and contact your instructor and/or supervisor and cc postbac.education@ubc.ca.
If you still have concerns or academic issues, email Margaret Macintyre Latta, Director of the Okanagan School of Education at margaret.macintyre.latta@ubc.ca.
Post-Bac Students
We understand you may be concerned about potential academic impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Your current and upcoming courses are running as scheduled. At this time, the Public Health Agency of Canada has assessed the public health risk associated with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as “low for Canada.”
We want to assure you that a plan is in place should the risk level change. Courses will be adapted (i.e. offered online through Canvas) to ensure continued progress. We encourage you to review UBC’s Response and Frequently Asked Questions list. This page has valuable information regarding steps UBC is taking, precautionary steps to stay healthy and links to other resources. This page will be updated frequently with any new developments. Please refer to it for updates.
Course and program specific information will continue to be posted on canvas.
As always, if you are feeling unwell, please stay home and notify your instructor.
If you have concerns or questions about UBC’s response to the coronavirus, please contact vicepresident.students@ubc.ca.
If you have specific concerns regarding your courses, please check Canvas and contact your instructor and cc postbac.education@ubc.ca.
If you still have concerns or academic issues, email Margaret Macintyre Latta, Director of the Okanagan School of Education at margaret.macintyre.latta@ubc.ca.
