This blog is designed to keep you informed of any updates or changes that might occur between admission and the start of the Intermediate/Senior Teacher Education program at the York University Keele campus. Your program advisors for the Intermediate/Senior division will be Rosa Berdejo-Williams (berdejow@yorku.ca) and Marc Powell (mpowell@edu.yorku.ca). Please include "IS Keele" and your student number in the subject line (or your my.yorku.ca email signature!!) in your correspondence with us!!
Welcome, Year 1 I/S Teacher Candidates!!
The Structure of the program
The program has been carefully designed to allow you time to fully engage with your learning, and to commit yourself to the demanding requirements of becoming a teacher. You should, therefore, expect to use non-scheduled time for reading, completing assignments, preparing for practicum and of course, for reflection. Expect these days to be busy - but interesting, and stimulating.
Updates
May 14: As promised, we are now sharing the Powerpoint slides that were used in the advising session, and the advising package that was shared prior to the session. There's even a recording of one of the sessions!
Feel free to ask me questions. I'm here to help! 😉
May 30: Education elective options for you to choose and enrol in 1 only on June 19th starting at 9am!!
| FALL/WINTER 2024-25 ELECTIVES | TERM | Term Starts | Term Ends | DAY | TIME |
| EDUC 3710 3.00 section M
Global Issues and Education Catalogue #: D75F01 – has seats |
W | Jan 6 | Apr 4 | T | 8:30 - 11:30
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| EDUC 3770 3.00 section M
Teaching and Learning with Digital Technology Catalogue #: V46R01 |
W | Jan 6 | Apr 4 | T | 11:30 - 14:30
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| EDUC 3650 3.00 section M
The Psychoanalysis of Teaching & Learning Catalogue #: V39B01 |
W | Jan 6 | Apr 4 | T | 14:30 -17:30 |
| EDUC 3730 3.00 section M
Education and Human Rights Catalogue #: E99J01 – has seats |
W | Jan 6 | Apr 4 | F | 14:30 – 17:30 |
| EDUC 3750 3.00 section M
Classroom Assessment Catalogue #: S55X01 |
W | Jan 6 | Apr 4 | F | 14:30 – 17:30 |
| EDUC 3700 3.0 section M
Education for a Sustainable Future Catalogue #: Q81K01 – has seats |
W | Jan 6 | Apr 4 | T | 11:30 – 14:30 |
July 15:
YEAR ONE Bachelor of Education (BEd) Submission of Preferences for EDPR 1000 Community Practicum
Students enrolled in EDPR 1000 can search Community Practicum options and submit five placement preferences beginning mid-day July 22nd, through July 28th, 2024.
The placement process is not first come-first served; all preferences will be taken into consideration, if submitted during the (mid-day July 22nd- July 28th) timeline. If preferences aren’t submitted during this timeline, students will be a part of the round two selection process and will submit preferences in late August.
To search placement options and to submit preferences starting July 22nd, please visit: https://apps.edu.yorku.ca/practicum.
- Students can expect an in-person placement and must submit a minimum of four in-person options out of their five placement preferences. Students are not permitted to submit ALL virtual options as their placement preferences.
- If a community partner has multiple placement options, students should submit one placement preference from any particular community partner. ALL preferences from the same community partner will not be accepted.
- For B.Ed. students, your placement day is designated for you, according to the Year 1 program calendars (https://www.yorku.ca/edu/students/undergraduate-programs/bed-program-calendars/). Teacher Candidates cannot modify their placement day.
All student preferences are taken into consideration; however, the Practicum Office does NOT guarantee a placement based exclusively on student preferences. Any questions regarding community practicum and/or technical difficulties should be sent via email and directed to: communitypracticum@edu.yorku.ca.
Students are NOT to contact Community Partners (until confirmation of placement is received by the Practicum Office late August/early September). You will be able to access the system in late August to see your confirmed Community Practicum location.
Please carefully review the placement details, expectations, and responsibilities.
You are responsible to follow and adhere to the requirements outlined in the placement details (including additional requirements, screening interviews, and orientation).
EVERY Community Practicum is different, so please refer to your specific Community Practicum details for orientation, start dates etc.
Students cannot miss scheduled class time and/or other Faculty commitments to attend Community Practicum.
Best, Faculty of Education Experiential Education Office
If you have any issues with this procedure, reach out to: communitypracticum@edu.yorku.ca
August 19:
We are looking forward to greeting you at our YEAR ONE Faculty Orientation on August 26th, 2024 - FULL DAY (9:30 am OR 10:00 am to 2:30 pm)
Monday, August 26th (morning sessions)
We have two simultaneous morning sessions organized. Please attend your designated section and note the specific start time of your session.
• If you are a P/J Keele Campus Teacher Candidate, your morning session is in room ACW 206 (9:30 am - 11:30 am).
• If you are a J/I Keele Campus, I/S Keele Campus, Tech Ed, CEC Cohort, or Glendon Cohort Teacher Candidate, your morning session is in room ACW 109 (10:00 am - 12:00 pm).
PLEASE NOTE: The TMU Cohort attends afternoon session ONLY, as their program orientation was in May.
Monday, August 26th (afternoon sessions)
In the afternoon, you will attend a workshop with your Ontario Teachers' Federations, 1:00pm-2:30pm. Please read the following instructions carefully to understand which workshop to attend.
• ETFO workshop: If you requested a Public School Board-Elementary (PJ/JI) Grades 1 - 8, you will attend the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO) workshop. Please attend ETFO workshop in room ACE 102 (1:00 pm - 2:30 pm).
• OSSTF workshop: If you requested a Public School Board-Secondary (I/S) Grades 9 - 12, you will attend the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF) workshop. Please attend OSSTF workshop in room ACW 109 (1:00 pm - 2:30 pm).
• OECTA workshop: If you requested a Catholic School Board (PJ/JI/IS) Grades K-12, you will attend the Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association (OECTA) workshop. Please attend OECTA workshop in room ACW 206 (1:00 pm - 2:30 pm).
Please note: At this time, YEAR ONE school placements are not confirmed.
Please log into PIMS using your Passport York Credentials to access your profile page to view your EDPR 2000 School Board Partner and Practicum Supervisor(s).
