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The U of C Faculty of Education is one of Canada's leading centres for educational studies and recognized worldwide for excellence in research and community service. We offer an innovative teacher preparation program and a variety of graduate degrees, diplomas and certificates in educational research and applied psychology, on campus as well as online. We also prepare international students to study at the U of C through our English for Academic Purposes courses. All our programs are designed to prepare our graduates to work in a wide range of fields to meet the evolving needs of today's society.
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Opening up opportunities for immigrant teachers
Transitions to Alberta Classrooms is a full-time, 24-week,
two-semester program offered by the Faculty of Education's Division of
Teacher Preparation and the Calgary Board of Education's Chinook
Learning Services. Read more
Education staffers make a difference
A willingness to go above and beyond their professional duties has
earned Dr. Bruce Clark, Dean of the Faculty of Education, and Weston
Yoshimura, the Doucette's Library Information Technology Co-ordinator,
2008 U Make A Difference Awards. Clark and Yoshimura were nominated by
their colleagues. Read more
Providing future directions for a growing community
We must all work together to help recent immigrants successfully adapt
to life in Canada, says Dr. Thomas Ricento, Faculty of Education Chair
in English as an Additional Language (EAL). This means collaborating to
find innovative ways to understand the complex process of social
integration for newcomers. Read more
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Events
Transitions to Alberta Classrooms
INFORMATION SESSION
Wed., May 21, 2008, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.EdT, Rm. 1220
Are you a teacher and a recent immigrant to Canada?
Transitions to Alberta Classrooms is a new six-month program for
foreign-trained teachers who speak English as an additional language
and who would like to work in Canadian schools.
To reserve your place, contact gosborne@ucalgary.ca
Enhancing Learning with Technology: Is IT Working?
E-LEARNING CONFERENCE
June 17 - 20, 2008 - University of Calgary Campus
6th Annual Canadian E-Learning Conference
This is a blended conference providing both in-person and online access
to all presentations, discussions, sharing, and networking activities.
Join participants from across Canada and around the world as we share
and discuss how technologies enhance learning. Contact: Rod Corbett: rcorbett@mtroyal.ca Learn more
Summer Institute 2008
ACADEMIC & RESEARCH EVENT
July 4-6, 2008
The Institute features keynote speakers and research reports by
academics, graduate students, and practitioners from a variety of
national and international settings. This year's keynote speakers will
include Dr. Peter Jarvis, a world renowned Adult Educator who will
speak about life-long learning, and Dr. Alma Harris, an international
expert and author in school improvement.
Students are invited to present some of your own work during this institute. Learn more
Register to attend/present by contacting Sylvia Mutch
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