Technology Education
Technology Education teacher candidates are engaged in learning about processes and knowledge related to trades and technology. In this vibrant curricular area, educators teach a variety of vocational and applied subjects such as electronics, engine repair, metal and wood working, as well as robotics, graphic design and/or computer-aided design (CAD).
Home Economics Teacher Education
Home Economics teacher education within UBC’s Bachelor of Education program is unique within BC. As a discipline, Home Economics offers rewarding possibilities for working with young people through food, textiles and families. Teachers of Home Economics work with young people building skills that are lifelong and have meaning for everyday use.
Indigenous Education at UBC: Pre-service and In-service Teacher Education
Indigenous education in the Faculty of Education continues to respond to the important changes in the educational landscape that include provincial and national curriculum reform emphasizing Indigenous perspectives and learning approaches, including BC’s redesigned curricula’s First Peoples Principles of Learning. Further, the work of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation has called for professional learning for educators that supports their knowledge about Canada’s residential school history and learning about how to effectively integrate Indigenous knowledges and perspectives into teaching and learning.
Developing Students’ and Educators’ Mental Health Literacy Makes a Difference!
Launching October 31, a massive open online course (MOOC) will be available to anyone interested in developing mental health literacy, defined as a) understanding about how to obtain and maintain good mental health, b) understanding mental disorders and their treatments, c) decreasing stigma, and d) increasing help-seeking efficacy.