Orientation marks the official beginning of your journey in the teacher education program. We have a day of engaging learning activities planned, and attendance by teacher candidates is mandatory.
During orientation, you’ll participate in a series of engaging learning activities, explore key issues in education, and gain valuable insights on how to prepare for the year ahead. It’s also a great opportunity to meet your peers, begin building a professional network, and set the tone for your success in the program.
Students will be notified about Orientation updates by email. Scroll down for schedules! ↓
Schedules for 2026 Student Orientation Week
Secondary Orientation Schedule
2026/27 Bachelor of Education Program
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Room 2 – 2194 Health Sciences Mall, P. A. Woodward Instructional Resources Centre (IRC)
Please note, this schedule is subject to change.
10:00 a.m.
Dr. Karen Ragoonaden, Associate Dean, Teacher Education
Welcome to Territory | Marny Point, Lecturer, NITEP (Indigenous Teacher Education Program)
Dr. Jan Hare, Dean, Faculty of Education
10:15 a.m.
Overview of the BEd Program | Dr. Karen Ragoonaden
Professionalism and Attendance Policy | John Yamamoto, Director, Teacher Education Office
10:30 a.m.
Ed Lightning Talks: Diverse Perspectives in Teacher Education | Dr. Julia Sinclair-Palm, Associate Professor, EDCP and Dr. Joaquin Muñoz, Assistant Professor, Indigenous Education (EDCP)
11:10 a.m.
Break
11:20 a.m.
John Yamamoto, Director, Teacher Education Office (TEO)
Dayna McCracken, Education Embedded Counsellor
11:25 a.m.
Jessica Knott, Director, Office of Indigenous Education
Dr. Dustin Louie, Director NITEP
11:30 a.m.
Practicum and Community Field Experience (CFE) | Jody Billingsley, Program Manager – Practicum (Secondary) and Tricia Murray, Program Manager – Community Field Experience (Local, Rural and International)
11:40 a.m.
Student Services | TBD, Program Manager – Student Services (Secondary)
11:50 a.m.
Learning Design | Dr. Sonya Woloshen, Program Manager – Learning Design, Teacher Education, and Dr. Jamilee Baroud, Curriculum and Evaluation Consultant (LDDI)
12:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks | John Yamamoto, TEO
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Lunch Break | See what’s available to eat on campus
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Following lunch, secondary teacher candidates will gather with their inquiry groups. This is an opportunity to connect, ask questions, and form community. Find your section number for EDUC 450 in Workday.
Section 305 – Technology Education
SCRF 1106
Section 306 – Business Education | Home Economics | Career Education (Chef Ed)
SCRF 1214
Section 307 – Art
SCRF 1107
Section 308 – Mathematics | Physics
SCRF 1210
Section 309 – Music
SCRF 1317
Section 311 – Science
SCRF 1207
Section 312 – Science
SCRF 1204
Section S14 – Physical Education
SCRF 1023
Section S17 – English | English Language Learner Education | Modern Languages | Theatre
SCRF 200
Section S18 – English | English Language Learner Education | Modern Languages | Theatre
SCRF 201
Section S19 – Social Studies
SCRF 202
Section S21 – Social Studies
SCRF 203
Section S22 – IB Diploma Programme
SCRF 204
Section S23 – Inclusion Through Disability Justice Option
SCRF 206
Section S24 – Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Decolonization (EDID) Option
SCRF 207
Section S25 – Inquiry in Digital Education and AI (IDEA) Option
SCRF 208
Section 320 – French
SCRF 209
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
BEd Social at the Gallery, AMS Student Nest
Elementary & Middle Years Orientation Schedule
2026/27 Bachelor of Education Program
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Room 2 – 2194 Health Sciences Mall, P. A. Woodward Instructional Resources Centre (IRC)
Please note, this schedule is subject to change.
10:00 a.m.
Dr. Karen Ragoonaden, Associate Dean, Teacher Education
Welcome to Territory | Marny Point, Lecturer, NITEP (Indigenous Teacher Education Program)
Dr. Jan Hare, Dean, Faculty of Education
10:15 a.m.
Overview of the BEd Program | Dr. Karen Ragoonaden
Professionalism and Attendance Policy | John Yamamoto, Director, Teacher Education Office
10:30 a.m.
Educational Lightning Talks: Diverse Perspectives in Teacher Education
Dr. Julia Sinclair-Palm, Associate Professor, EDCP
Dr. Joaquin Muñoz, Assistant Professor, Indigenous Education (EDCP)
11:10 a.m.
Break
11:20 a.m.
John Yamamoto, Director, Teacher Education Office (TEO)
Dayna McCracken, Education Embedded Counsellor
11:25 a.m.
Jessica Knott, Director, Office of Indigenous Education
Dr. Dustin Louie, Director, NITEP
11:30 a.m.
Practicum and Community Field Experience (CFE) | Greta Bartsch, Program Manager – Practicum (Elementary & Middle Years) and Tricia Murray, Program Manager – Community Field Experience (Local, Rural and International)
11:40 a.m.
Student Services | Hazel Ryan Sheehan, Program Manager – Student Services (Elementary & Middle Years)
11:50 a.m.
Learning Design | Dr. Sonya Woloshen, Program Manager – Learning Design, Teacher Education, and Dr. Jamilee Baroud, Curriculum and Evaluation Consultant (LDDI)
12:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks | John Yamamoto
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Lunch Break | See what’s available to eat on campus
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Following lunch, elementary & middle years teacher candidates will gather with their cohorts. This is an opportunity to connect, ask questions, and form community. Find your section number for EDUC 450 in Workday.
Section 101 & 111 – CITE
SCRF 1023
Section 102 – IB-PYP
SCRF 200
Section 112 – ABC
SCRF 201
Section 103 & 113 – Education for Sustainability
SCRF 202
Section 104 & 114 – C-SEL
SCRF 203
Section 105 & 115 – French Specialization
SCRF 204
Section 106 & 116 – HOPE
SCRF 206
Section 107 – Indigenous Education
SCRF 207
Section 117 – EDID
SCRF 208
Section 108 & 118 – Primary Years
SCRF 209
Section 109 & 119 – TELL-3C
SWNG 105
Section 110 & 120 – MY/SRL
SWNG 107
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
BEd Social at the Gallery, AMS Student Nest
Alumni Panel and Navigating the BEd Module Presentation
Friday, September 4, 2026 | Online
(Zoom link emailed to students in the BEd Newsletter)
Please note, this schedule is subject to change.
10:00 a.m.
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement | Dr. Karen Ragoonaden, Associate Dean, Teacher Education
10:05 a.m.
Overview of Session | John Yamamoto, Director, Teacher Education Office (TEO)
10:10 a.m.
BEd Alumni Panel Presentation (Alumni TBA)
10:40 a.m.
Question & Answer Period
11:00 a.m.
Navigating the BEd | TEO Program Managers of Student Services
11:25 a.m.
Closing Remarks | Hazel Ryan Sheehan, Program Manager – Student Services (Elementary & Middle Years)
11:30 a.m.
Closure
Reminders:
- September 9, 2026 is the last day for payment of Term 1 tuition. (See UBC dates & deadlines)
- If you are new to UBC, please apply for a student UBCcard.