Spring Newsletter | March 2023

In this newsletter...

• Launch of the Doctor of Education program
• Alumni Spotlight on Rob Bennett 
• Upcoming Summer Institute in Education courses
• Career postings: TEAL sessional lecturers

UBC Okanagan launches Doctor of Education Program

New degree offers flexible learning opportunities for current and aspiring eduational leaders. 

We're excited to share that we will be offering a new program, a Doctor of Education (EdD)! 

The EdD will allow educators and leaders an opportunity to advance their careers while staying in their local community — offering the opportunity to create meaningful changes as they apply and contextualize their newly learned knowledges, and practical insights to address problems of practice locally.

The three-year degree will have majority of the coursework delivered online with opportunities for students to come to campus for summer intensive sessions.

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From construction to classroom: A new teacher shares his journey and lessons learned

Rob Bennett, BEd alumni, shares his unexpected path to becoming a teacher and the lessons he’s learned about community building

Becoming a teacher wasn’t part of Rob Bennett (B.Ed. ‘19) future plans after completing high school. In fact, it wasn’t even part of his plans after completing university.

“It’s not always about where you start, it’s where you end up. I didn’t see myself being here. I wasn’t the greatest student and that’s a connection point I have with some of my students. I remind them that it’s not always about being the best student, it’s about being your best self.”

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Summer Institute in Education

The Okanagan School of Education offers excellent summer learning opportunities for students and professionals. Courses are offered in a multitude of formats (indoors, outdoors, online and face to face) and are relevant to current trends and needs in education. For educators, courses in the SIE program can be used towards certificates, diplomas, graduate programs, professional development and upgrading requirements.

View the complete list of upcoming courses at education.ok.ubc.ca/sie

Career Posting: TEAL Sessional Lecturers

We have an opportunity for part-time sessional lecturers in the Teaching English and Additional Languages (TEAL) Post-Baccalaureate Certificate.

In Summer 1 2023 (May–June), we are accepting applications for a part-time sessional lecturer to teach LLED 495 (3) Curriculum and Materials Design in Additional Language Teaching and Learning.

In Summer 2 2023 (July – August), we are accepting applications for a part-time sessional lecturer to teach LLED 496 (3) Theory and Practice in Additional Language Teaching and Learning.

These are both online courses, with no scheduled meetings except for an optional face-to-face meeting for students once during each term. Duties include teaching, holding regular office hours, marking assignments, reporting grades, and attending meetings or appointments.

A minimum of a master’s degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Education, or a related discipline, with relevant research and teaching experience, is required. Post-candidacy PhD students are encouraged to apply.

Applications due at 4 p.m. Friday, March 24.

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