September Entry

Fall - EDUC 401/2
Spring - EDUC 405
Summer - EDUC 404

January Entry

Spring - EDUC 401/2
Summer - EDUC 404
Fall - EDUC 405

Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Education operates on a differentiated staffing model. In addition to faculty members (Professors), experienced teachers (Faculty Associates and School Associates) play various roles in the program. Faculty Associates are teachers who are seconded to the University for a temporary appointment. School Associates are teachers in whose classrooms student teachers are placed for Education 401/2 and 405.

Education 401/402: Integration of Theory and Practice
In Education 401 and 402, you study teaching through the integration of in-classroom practicum experiences and instructional seminars. This integrated experience makes it possible for you to grow in your understanding of the relationship between educational theory and classroom practice.

As part of your Education 401 experiences, you are teamed in pairs and assigned to a classroom teacher (School Associate) selected by school personnel in consultation with the Faculty of Education. As part of Education 402, you begin the study of the literature of education and engage in seminars that examine educational issues. You may also attend curriculum workshops, and become familiar with a vast array of educational resources. As an important part of the Education 401/2 experience, you will begin to make meaning of the vast and complex world of educational practice, and to have this meaning informed by extensive study of the literature and by thoughtful, reflective discourse.

Education 405: Teaching Semester
In Education 405, you are assigned to a classroom for 10 to 12 weeks of student teaching experience. During this semester, the School Associate and Faculty Associate provide help and guidance, as well as make assessments of your growth toward the achievement of standards of professional competence.

Education 404: Professional Coursework Semester

In Education 404, you choose from a variety of professional courses offered by the Faculty of Education-courses that will build on teaching strengths, and eliminate deficiencies in the preparation for teaching.