Field Programs has developed a reputation for excellence in inservice education by following sound philosophical and guiding principles. It is a valued and important area of the Faculty of Education's outreach to the professional community.

We are approached regularly by other institutions wishing to collaborate on program development and delivery, and by school districts seeking in-depth professional development opportunities for their staffs. The combination of local access, programmatic excellence and relevance has generated a consistent demand for our credit courses and programs, particularly the Graduate Diploma programs. Factors underlying the strong demand include:

• the need for courses and programs that address recent changes in educational policy, curriculum and pedagogy;
• the large number of mid-career educators wishing to upgrade their professional status;
• the need to develop learning opportunities that are accessible to teachers in all regions of the province;
• the need for programs that address new and emerging credentialing criteria of professional associations;
• the need to prepare mentors for a massive turnover of teachers during the coming decade; and
• an appreciation for co-development opportunities and responsive programming that Field Programs offers.

Organizations interested in working with Field Programs to develop inservice teacher education opportunities should contact:

Suzanne Arkell, Coordinator
778.782.3389
e-mail: suzanne_arkell@sfu.ca