The Professional Development Program at SFU currently supports 28 student cohorts or modules that are led by instructional teams comprised of Faculty members, Faculty Associates, and Coordinators. These modules are based in Surrey, Burnaby, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John and Kelowna. Typically these modules host 32 students and are engaged in philosophical and pedagogical discussions around the implementation of the BC K-12 Curriculum. In addition, modules have the flexibility to reflect the theoretical interests and strengths of the current instructional team. International Teacher Education Module (ITEM)In 1996, in its attempt to encourage the development of pre-service education students’ global perspectives, the International Teacher Education Module (ITEM) was established as part of the Professional Development Program. In 1999, the BC College of Teachers approved a pilot project for SFU to include a field experience in Mexico as part of ITEM. In 2000, the College approved this project as an integral part of the PDP. Building on the success of the ITEM Mexico program, a field experience in Trinidad & Tobago was added as an ITEM option in PDP for the fall of 2001 and Dalian, China came on board as a third site in January, 2007. We are also now happy to announce that Dharamsala India will be starting in September 2009.
Program
CostStudents pay the same tuition costs as all PDP students. Additional cost for the program, subject to exchange rates and airfare increases, is approximately $4000-$4500. This includes return air and land travel, accommodation, field experiences, guest speakers and various educational activities. Additional expenses will include personal items, local daily travel, entertainment and phone calls. Independent travel expenses following the Education 401/2 component will be the responsibility of the student. Student loans are available to those normally eligible. Application ProcessApplicants to the International Teacher Education Module must provide a cover letter. This letter will help the Admissions Committee determine a student's eligibility for the module. This letter should:
Indigenous Perspectives Teacher Education Module (IPTEM) - Urban ExperienceThe Indigenous Perspectives Teacher Education Module (IPTEM) is a cohort which addresses two pressing issues in education today - to increase the number of First Nations / Aboriginal teachers in British Columbia, and to augment the knowledge, skills, and understandings of non-Indigenous people teaching and working with First Nations / Aboriginal children and youth. We invite indigenous peoples (First Nations, Aboriginal, Métis) and non-indigenous people with an interest in First Nations / Aboriginal perspectives in education to select IPTEM when you apply to the Professional Development Program.
In addition to the teacher education focus common to all PDP modules, IPTEM will explore many of the Aboriginal issues in education, incorporating indigenous knowledge and cultural resources available in the environment of the Musqueum, Sto:lo and Squamish peoples, as well as resources available in aboriginal communities residing in metropolitan centers.
The next cohort will begin January 2010. When completing the PDP online application, please indicate your interest in this module. Applicants to the IPTEM must provide a cover letter. This letter will help the Admissions Committee determine a student’s eligibility for this program.
For more information on IPTEM please contact the PDP Admissions Office at 778.782.3620.
The following websites provide relevant information and resources on Aborignal Education in British Columbia:
- First Nations Education Steering Committee
- Province of British Columbia
Module français/French Module
If you were a French Immersion student or if you have studied French at an advanced level or if you have lived in a French environment, you could be eligible for the French Module of the PDP.
The French Module of the Professional Development Program prepares you for teaching at the elementary or secondary level in Core French, French Immersion and Programme francophone.
The goals, values, academic components and evaluation criteria are the same as all other modules. However, the French module will focus on issues specific to teaching French in B.C.
Two admission dates
Academic preparation
Candidates to the French Module must meet the academic requirements for the desired teaching level (elementary or secondary).
French language appraisal
In addition to the academic requirements, all candidates applying to the French Module must demonstrate an appropriate level of French language competency.
On receipt of your application to the French Module you will be contacted to schedule your appraisal or, you can call 778-782-7646 to arrange it.
To prepare for the appraisal, we have designed a booklet containing information on the content of the appraisal and providing sample questions. You will receive a copy of this booklet upon registering for the appraisal. A copy is also available from the PDP Admissions office or click here.
SFU and UBC administer the same appraisal. It is preferable to register for the appraisal at the university where you wish to take the teacher education program. The results will be transferred between universities at the applicant's request.
The cost of the appraisal is $80 per person (group session).
French Language Appraisal at UBC; call 604-822-3890.
Options
NEW!: Students selected for the Dual Certification in Tours in September 2009 are each eligible for a 3500 Euro bursary.
For students interested in adding an international component to their French 401/402 semester SFU offers a four week teaching practicum in Santa Clara Cuba. For more information click here.
For information in French on the French Module, click here. For information on the Laval-SFU Project, click here PlayworksThis K-12 module is offered in the Fall intake and is located at the SFU Burnaby campus. PE is available as a teachable area (appropriate minor in kinesiology or physical education must be complete) within the secondary level PDP but must be accompanied by another teachable major or minor. Elementary applicants interested in PE should provide information in their PDP application to support an interest in this module (e.g. coaching experience, fitness instructor certificate).
Fine & Performing Arts (FPA)This K-12 module is offered in the Fall intake and is located at the SFU Burnaby campus. Secondary level applicants must satisfy the academic requirements for a major or minor(s) in an Arts area (Music, Art, Theatre/Drama, Dance). Elementary level applicants should demonstrate an interest in the Arts through experience or instruction (e.g. music/dance lessons, extracurricular activities).
Diversity In The Urban ClassroomThis module, offered in the Fall intake, is a partnership between the Surrey School District and the Faculty of Education. The module is unique in providing a school-based teaching and learning experience for elementary and secondary pre-service teachers in diverse and urban neighbourhoods in North Surrey. A module theme is to contribute and learn from the cultures of these schools and the community. Pre-service teachers will have the experience of learning theoretically and practically in a variety of K-12 school and teacher mentoring experiences.
Global CommunitiesThis module is offered in the Spring intake of PDP. Interested applicants should ensure their application to PDP demonstrates involvement in environmental ethics and social justice (e.g. environmental interests, community involvement, social justice interests, multicultural organizations).
LifeworksThis module is offered in the Spring intake of PDP. Interested applicants should ensure their application to PDP demonstrates involvement and/or interest in social justice (e.g. human/children's rights, global education, racism education, multicultural interests, gender studies).
Language & Literacy In The Urban ClassroomLanguage and Literacy in the Urban Classroom is a K-7 module with a Spring intake located at the Surrey campus. This module addresses literacies for a culturally and linguistically diverse group of learners across all content areas. Pre-service teachers will explore and build on these themes in collaboration with teachers in the Surrey School District.
Mission/Maple RidgeThis program is a K-12 module with a Fall intake serving these communities.
Burnaby CommunityThis option is a K-12 module with a Fall intake serving Burnaby.
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