NITEP is a UBC Bachelor of Education Program (Elementary or Secondary) that builds upon Aboriginal identity and cultural heritage while preparing persons of Aboriginal ancestry to be effective educators for public, band and independent schools in BC.
How does it differ from the regular UBC Elementary or Secondary BEd program?
NITEP teacher candidates are admitted to the Faculty of Education in the first year of university studies. NITEP teacher candidates take arts, science and education courses in each year of their degree program.
The first two years are offered through a regional field centre so that teacher candidates can remain near their home community to maintain their family and cultural connections.
NITEP includes the same basic elementary teacher education program courses requirements, but in a different sequence. Also, NITEP requires 12 credits of courses that focus on Aboriginal education theory, content and pedagogy. These courses take place of some program electives.
Here are useful forms (PDF) to download and print.
BEd online application system opens starting in December 2009.
Includes online application and all supplemental forms (see BEd Application Checklist).
Late applications submitted after deadline until April 30, 2010 considered based on available program spaces.
Applicants to the BEd program must complete the LPI (Language Proficiency Index), with a score of 5, or other acceptable English language competency test, and you must have 6 credits of post secondary English in literature & composition completed in a recognized institute where classes are taught in English.
Applicants for either the Immersion or Core French options in the Secondary or 12-Month Elementary programs are required to complete the French Language Appraisal For Teachers. The task deals with spoken and written competencies.
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Applicants for either the Immersion or Core French options in the Secondary or 12-Month Elementary programs are required to complete the 