Aboriginal Teacher Education Program
  Community-based Program

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Community-Based ATEP Sites

 

 

Queen's University, Faculty of Education offers a community-based Aboriginal teacher education program in the northwestern Ontario (Seven Generations Education Institute), the Manitoulin-North Shore region (Kenjgewin Teg Education Institute) and the Six Nations region (Six Nations Polytechnic).

This two-year, part-time program features courses with Aboriginal-specific content and practice teaching placements in First Nations and Provincial schools. The program prepares Aboriginal candidates to teach in First Nation and Provincial schools, and leads to either a Diploma in Education (BEd) or a Bachelor of Education degree.

For candidates with the OSSD or equivalent, the Diploma in Education (DEd) offering provides courses and twelve weeks of practice teaching experience in the Primary and Junior divisions (Junior Kindergarten to Grade Six).  Graduates receive a Diploma in Education (DEd) through Queen's University Faculty of Education, and qualify for the Certificate of Qualification (formerly called the Ontario's Teacher Certificate) in the Primary-and Junior divisions, issued by the Ontario College of Teachers.

Is this Program for You?

The community-based program track is designed for Aboriginal students (Status, non-Status, or Métis) who are interested in Aboriginal education. The program may be of particular interest to mature students, people who are currently employed but wish to obtain their teacher certification, and those with experience in Aboriginal education.

Program Features

• The community-based program reflects features offered at the Faculty of Education with the addition of Aboriginal-specific content.
• Program material is delivered through short, intensive course sessions scheduled so that those who have to work or family responsibilities are able to attend without being away from home for extended periods.

Courses are offered on a part-time basis over a period of two years during the fall, winter, spring, and short summer sessions, one of which is normally held on campus at Queen's. The practice teaching requirements may be completed in the candidate's home community or in other Aboriginal communities.

Please note: While this is a part-time program, practicum placements consist of twelve weeks. This requirement must normally be completed in three blocks of four weeks each, over the two-year period. 

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"How to Apply - Community-based"

1-800-862-6701
atep@queensu.ca