Aboriginal Teacher Education Program
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This one-year, full-time campus-based program provides an opportunity for teacher candidates to specialize in Aboriginal education and may be of particular interest to Aboriginal students, those with experience in Aboriginal education, and mature students. It features courses with Aboriginal-specific content, as well as practice teaching placements in First Nations or provincial schools.
Overview
- Started in the spring of 1991, with the first intake in the fall of 1991.
- Especially suited to both Aboriginal (Status, non-Status, or Métis) and non-Aboriginal students with a university degree who are interested in Aboriginal education.
- Prepares the teacher candidate to teach in the Primary-Junior (PJ) divisions (Junior Kindergarten to Grade Six) or the Intermediate-Senior (IS) divisions (Grade Seven through OAC).
- Courses include Aboriginal perspectives, balancing Aboriginal-specific and student-centred learning with knowledge of the teaching/learning process, and research on Aboriginal education.
- Learning opportunities include:
- Aboriginal-specific programming
- Application of Aboriginal perspectives and world view to theory and practice
- Problem solving with peers
- Review of Aboriginal and other curriculum resources
- Supervised teaching in a First Nations or Provincial setting
- Up to 25 students may be admitted to the program annually.
- Non-Aboriginal students are also invited to apply, but priority is given to Aboriginal applicants.
Courses
In addition to the required curriculum courses of the regular program, all PJ and IS ATEP teacher candidates are required to take FOCI 201 Aboriginal Teacher Education; PROF 190 Theory and Professional Practice in Aboriginal Education (PJ) and PRAC 190 Aboriginal Teacher Education Campus-Based Practicum (PJ) or PROF 191 Theory and Professional Practice in Aboriginal Education (IS) and PRAC 191 Aboriginal Teacher Education Campus-Based Practicum (IS).
Total requirement for PJ and IS Aboriginal Teacher Education is completion of 30.0 units.
For more information on course requirements go to the Faculty of Education Course Calendar, Programs of Study Section.
Practicum
The campus-based practicum (PROF 190/191) is coordinated through the Practicum Office with assistance from the ATEP Office as required.
Practicum placements consist of 13 weeks, including a three-week alternative practicum and may be completed in the candidate's home community area where possible. A portion of the practicum placements must be in First Nations schools or Provincial schools with a significant Aboriginal student population.
Admissions Requirements & Application
Selection of Concurrent Education teacher candidates is based on the application made in December of year 4 (supplemental documents).
Selection of Consecutive Education teacher candidates is based on the application requirements in the 2013-14 Teacher Education Application Service (TEAS) Instruction Booklet as well as the supplemental documents submitted to the Education Registrar’s office.
For information about applying to the one-year, full time, campus-based Aboriginal Teacher Education, see How to Apply.
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of the program, candidates will receive a Bachelor of Education degree; graduates are also eligible to receive the Certificate of Qualification through the Ontario College of Teachers, qualifying them to teach in First Nations and Provincial schools in Ontario.
ATEP Campus-based Events
Throughout the academic year the Aboriginal Teacher Education Program hosts and/or partners with Aboriginal organizations to bring events that support and educate about Aboriginal education. Examples of these events are provided below.
- Aboriginal Education Resource Market
- Aboriginal Speakers Series
- EDST 450 - Introduction to Aboriginal Education Guest Lecture
Contact Us
Aboriginal Teacher Education Program Office
atep@queensu.ca
1-800-862-6701