By caitlindavis
The Diploma in Education (TESL) is for teachers interested in teaching English to speakers of other languages in B.C. schools (if candidates already possess a valid B.C. teaching certificate), in adult community or academic settings, or overseas.
The prerequisite to the Diploma in Education (TESL) is a minimum of one year’s teaching experience. The program requires 30 credits of approved core and elective courses.
By caitlindavis
UBC offers a 30-credit Diploma in Education – Teacher-Librarianship. This diploma meets all the course recommendations of the Canadian School Library Association. Students have the option to complete their Diploma entirely online.
The Diploma in Education – Teacher-Librarianship offers flexibility in course selection. Students are encouraged to take the required courses in any order, and at their own pace. All 30 credits must be completed within five years from the commencement of the first applicable course. If students begin their coursework as an unclassified student, they may advance their UBC coursework to a maximum of 18 credits (or, if a student has studied outside of UBC, 12 appropriate non-UBC credits) into their Diploma program. Please note that any transferred credits must also be within the five year limit.
By caitlindavis
ECPS offers a number of courses leading to a Diploma in Special Education. The coursework allows for specialization in a variety of areas within the field of Special Education.
The Diploma in Special Education does not require B.C. Teacher Certification for Admission.
By caitlindavis
The Physical Education specialization is designed for elementary teachers who wish to extend their knowledge of curriculum and instructional aspects of kindergarten, primary, and/or intermediate level physical education. This program will benefit teachers who are developing their own class curricula and teachers wishing to become resource persons for physical education at a school or district level.
By caitlindavis
This program is designed for teachers who wish to specialize in using the natural outdoor environment for integrated learning experiences for students.
By caitlindavis
Participants in the Mathematics Education program will gain experience in and subject expertise and knowledge of the teaching of mathematics at the school level. The program is open to teachers and professionals in related areas.
By caitlindavis
The Diploma in Language and Literacy Education is an in-service program for teachers and administrators who wish to deepen and extend their knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment and evaluation for diverse types of school populations. It encompasses the various aspects of Language and Literacy Education, including: oral and written communication, reading, children’s and adolescent’s literature, drama, English education, French education, and modern languages education. Students may choose either to focus on a particular aspect of language and literacy education, to select a variety of courses from among the various areas of language arts, or a combination of the two.
A minimum of one year’s teaching experience is strongly recommended.
By caitlindavis
The diploma program in Visual and Performing Arts in Education may be just the kind of cross-disciplinary or integrated approach you have been looking for. It is designed to achieve breadth in the arts by offering combinations of art, dance, drama, and music courses.
Diploma students opting for a Visual and Performing Arts in Education program complete courses from three of the four arts disciplines.
By caitlindavis
The Technology Studies Diploma in Education program is designed to allow teachers of technology subjects to focus on new or established areas of curricular significance in order to enhance their knowledge of existing curricular topics and to develop new areas of curriculum. The diploma requirement is 30 post-baccalaureate credits, and its flexibility makes it a viable option to the masters program. The difference between the two is that in the diploma program students can take 12 credits of senior–level technical courses from BCIT, Emily Carr, or other design and technical institutions.
By caitlindavis
The Diploma Program aims to provide additional professional and academic guidance to ID and SCC consultants, to raise their skill and knowledge levels beyond the introductory level, to enhance their level of practice, and to assist them in providing leadership. The Diploma that is awarded at the completion of the 10-course program is a terminal credential, which means that the credits earned cannot be applied to another University degree. Students must complete the Diploma program within 5 years of their acceptance.
