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MEMORANDUM
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From. SENATE . COMMITTEE. ON. .UNDERGRADUATE ?
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STUDIES
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EDUC. 4060. .PROF.ESSIONAL. .INSERVICE..
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Action undertaken by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Studies, at its meeting of December 9, 1980, gives rise to the follow-
ing motion:
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"That Senate approve and recommend approval to
the Board of Governors, as set.forth in S.81-14,
the proposed description change for EDUC 406-0
- Professional In-Service Practicum."
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The intent of the revision is primarily for those who wish to
change emphasis in their teaching field.
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J.W. George .Ivany..ean
Faculty of Education
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November 28, 1980
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MEMORANDUM
The Faculty of Education at its meeting on November 24, 1980 approved
the attached change in the calendar description for Educ. 406-0. Please
include it on the agenda of the next meeting of the Senate Committee on
Undergraduate Studies.
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cc: Executive Committee
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Reference for EDUC 406
SENATE
COMNITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
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(F.E. 80-27)
RSE PROPOSAL FORM; Change in Course Description
1.
Calendar Information
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Department: Education
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Abbreviation Code: Educ. Course Number: 406
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Credit Hours:
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Title of Course: Professional In-Service Practicum
Calendar Description of Course:
Supervised observation/teaching, equivalent in time to Education 401, in an
accredited instructional setting in British Columbia. This practicum is designed
to offer educators an opportunity to change their instructional emphasis or to
familiarize themselves with current instructional strategies.
Nature of Course: Practicum
- Prerequisites (or special instructions):
EDUC 405 or equivalent and permission of Director of Professional Programs.
Permission will not normally be given to students without previous teaching
experience. - Grading will be on a Pass/Withdraw basis.*
- What course (courses), if any, is being dropped fron the calendar if this course is
approved:
None
2.
Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered? Normally, once per calendar year
Semester in which the course will first be offered? 82-1
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3.
-ua.ls of the Course-
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As outlined in description (above). This will allow for investigation and possible
implementation, on a small scale basis of a revitalized Educ. 406 program to
emphasize upgrading or retraining for certified teachers (see Issue #5 in P.P.C.
report approved at Faculty Meeting of March 24, 1980.
4.
Budgetary and Space Requirements (for information only)
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
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None
Staff
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None
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None
Audio Visual
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None
Space ?
None
Equipment ?
None
5.
Approval
November 28, 1980
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*For the purpose of calculating fees, this will be considered the equivalent of a
4 semester hour course.
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WITHIN P.O.P.
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pest several years the Professional Development Program
has been
dirIctsrized by
innovative and Important alternatives
e.g.,
the Open Iducetion
Alternative (Wasserman, Zola), Hastings
%tvl.t (TrIatt, Dewson),
Surnthy Secondary. However, except
for
the
Open Ediicatlon Alternative none of the programs listed
Oes hive oosrpted continuously over the past three years.' Sinc.
the Profasslohal Development Program indicated that alternative
programs are
Important option, (P.P.C. - November 5, 1979), it
Is necessary to have
guidelines to respond to proposals for
alternatives that reflect faculty Interest,, student interests,
and institutional requests.
At a previous
P.P.C.
Meeting (November 5, 1979) alternative
programs were categorized into three types:
a) specialized programs (within the pre-service. certification
route),
b)
teacher upgrading (extension) and retraining programs,
c)
programs for those performing Instructional roles outside
the public school system.
After discussion of these types of programs. it was the general
feeling of P.P.C. that at present any development of alternatives
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focus on the first two types of programs.
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The following guidelines be established In considering
alternatives In P.D.P.:
a)
That the Spring semester Intake normally will provide the
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focus for offering alternative programs.
b)
That academic and administrative support is deemed to be
feasible before an alternative is implemented so as to
ensure appropriate academic content, organizational planning,
staffing, special placements, budget and facilities.
c)
Any alternative program is subject to review on an on-going
basis.
d)
Any new alternative programs must be approved by the meeting
of the faculty of Education.
5.2 Approval for alternatives: 1960
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-81 academic year (subject to
the recommenda
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a)
The Open Education Alternative continue to operate.
b)
A Secondary Alternative Program continue to operate in
conjunction with the Durnaby School District.
5.3
Approval for investigation, planning and possible Implementation
of Alternative,:
a)
An
Lavironmental
Education Program.
b)
A special focus module onmulticuiteralism (or another
curriculum era.). This may incorporate a focus on native
programs.
c)
A revitalized Education 406 program to emphasize extension
or retraining for certified teachers.
6) A French Immersion program.
a) A teacher education program focussing on an international
student teacher clientele.
f)
A certification program for teachers (I module) working in
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independent schools be piloted (subject to Ministry sanction.
see P.P.C. Minutes November 5, 1979).
g)
An integrated campus 401/02 program for elementary students
(maximum of three modules) be piloted. The Integrated programs
might focus on selected curriculum areas e.g., ReadingfLanquage
Arts,
Multiculturalism, P.E..
etc.
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