Degrees for Education

The Native Teacher Education Program, Baccalaureate in Education is offered part-time over two-years and consists of three elements: course work delivered through distance education or in person, time in classrooms under the supervision of the mentor teachers, and practice teaching. Candidates in this cohort take their courses in the summer at the University, and those offered in the fall and winter semesters are given through distance education. The student teachers in this program have 60 days of practice teaching divided into three practica. Successful completion of the Native Teacher Education Program leads to certification by the Ontario College of Teachers to teach in the Primary/Junior division (junior kindergarten to grade 6).This section of the NTEP is available to groups and individuals.Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2007-2008 calendars for the previous requirements.
PED1140 Education in the Primary/Junior Division – Language 3
PED1147 Practicum in the Primary/Junior Division I 1.5
PED1158 Education in the Primary/Junior Division – Mathematics 3
PED1159 Education in the Primary/Junior Division – Science and Technology 3
PED2140 Education in the Primary/Junior Division – Arts 3
PED2143 Professional Inquiry in Practice 3
PED2145 Education in the Primary/Junior Division – Personal and Social Studies 3
PED2147 Practicum in the Primary/Junior Division II 1.5
PED3101 The Learning Process in the Educational Setting 3
PED3102 Schooling and Society 3
PED3103 Curriculum Design and Evaluation in Education 3
PED3106 Education of Exceptional Students 3
PED3123 Political and Professional Organization in Native Education 3

Based Native Teacher Education ProgramThis certificate program, scheduled part-time over two-years is offered in partnership with Native communities and consists of work in the classroom of a mentor teacher, courses, and practice teaching. Courses are delivered through distance education (radio or telephone) and by face-to-face classes during the summer months in the sponsoring communities. On-campus Native Teacher Education ProgramThe certificate program, scheduled part-time over two-years, is offered to individuals who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis. The program consists of work in a classroom, courses, and practice teaching. Courses are delivered in Ottawa or in First nation, Inuit and Métis communities during the summer. Fall and winter courses are delivered by distance education. There are 60 days of practice teaching during the two-year program.Successful completion of the Native Teacher Education Program leads to certification by the Ontario College of Teachers to teach in the Primary/Junior division (junior kindergarten to grade 6). Graduates also receive a certificate from the University of Ottawa. Graduates of the University of Ottawa NTEP Certificate Program who subsequently submit proof of an undergraduate degree, including no less than 15 additional full courses or the equivalent, will also receive a baccalaureate in education degree.Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2007-2008 calendars for the previous requirements.
PED1140 Education in the Primary/Junior Division – Language 3
PED1147 Practicum in the Primary/Junior Division I 1.5
PED1158 Education in the Primary/Junior Division – Mathematics 3
PED1159 Education in the Primary/Junior Division – Science and Technology 3
PED2140 Education in the Primary/Junior Division – Arts 3
PED2143 Professional Inquiry in Practice 3
PED2145 Education in the Primary/Junior Division – Personal and Social Studies 3
PED2147 Practicum in the Primary/Junior Division II 1.5
PED3101 The Learning Process in the Educational Setting 3
PED3102 Schooling and Society 3
PED3103 Curriculum Design and Evaluation in Education 3
PED3106 Education of Exceptional Students 3
PED3123 Political and Professional Organization in Native Education 3

Students in the Community-based Program may be required to take up to three of the following courses: PED3107 Using Technology in Teaching in an Aboriginal Context 3
PED3108 Teaching English as a Second Language to Native Students 3
PED3122 Teaching Native Languages in an Immersion Setting 3

The Yukon Native Teacher Education Program is a four-year Bachelor of Education degree program that focuses on elementary education specializing in Yukon & cross – cultural content. The program is offered to both Aboriginal & non- Aboriginal students and is offered in partnership with the University of Regina at Ayamdigut Campus of Yukon College.
Required Courses

NOTE: The courses which are not linked to a description are University of Regina courses.

YEAR 1
EPS 116 Communication Skills
PHED 222 Introduction to Northern Outdoor Pursuits
ENGL 100 English
ATHA 101 Introduction to Native Language 1
FNST 100 First Nations Studies
EFLD 105 Practicum
EPS 100 Introduction to Education: Its Principles and Practices
MATH 101 Finite Math
ENGL 101 English
ATHA 102 Introduction to Native Language 2
THEA 200 Introduction to Acting 1
YEAR 3
EPS 225 Principles and Practices of Elementary Teaching: II
ELNG 325 The Teaching of Writing
ESST 215 Social Studies for Elementary School Teachers
EHE 215 Elementary School Health Education: Method, Content and Material
EPSY 225 Assessing Student Learning
ECCU 300 Cross-Cultural Teaching Strategies
ELIB 216 Children’s Literature and the Elementary School Program
EPSY 322 Students with Special Needs
ECMP 355 Introduction to Computers in the Classroom
EFLD 305 Elementary Practicum
Approved Elective

YEAR 2
EPSY 205 Understanding & Enhancing Student Development
ELNG 205 Language & Literacy Development
EPE 215 Physical Education in the Elementary School
ENVS 100 Environmental Science
EMTH 215 Theory and Practices in Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School
ESCI 215 Introduction to Teaching of Elementary School Science
EPS 215 Principles and Practices of Elementary Teaching: 1
ERDG 215 The Teaching of Reading
ECCU 200 Introduction to Cross Cultural Education
EAES 215 Introduction to Arts Education
EFLD 205 Elementary Pracitum

YEAR 4
EFLD 405 Elementary Internship- 4 month placement
EADM 310 Educational Administration
NOST 202 The Social History of the North
Senior Social Science Elective
Approved Elective
Culture Camp – YNTEP will offer a one week, off campus course focusing on Yukon First Nations. This will allow students to experience first hand local First Nation traditions and cultural values. [Culture camp will not be offered every year]

Additional Information
Course descriptions for education courses can be found on the University of Regina Website. Course descriptions for Yukon College courses can be found in the Arts & Science section of the website.

About the Program

The Yukon Native Teacher Education Program (YNTEP) is a four-year Bachelor of Education degree program offered, in conjunction with the University of Regina, at Ayamdigut Campus of Yukon College. Please contact the University of Regina for more on the University of Regina, Faculty of Education courses.

Through YNTEP, students can earn their B.Ed. and become fully qualified teaching professionals. YNTEP is designed to provide students with extensive classroom experience. In each of the first three years, students spend time in a school classroom working with an experienced teacher. This school-based teacher education model carries on throughout the four years of the program, concluding with a 16-week practicum in the fourth year.

Students take courses in Northern Studies, Native Language and Cross-Cultural Education Methods, as well as other Faculty of Education courses.

A major goal of YNTEP is to ensure that students are well prepared to fill teaching positions in the Yukon and promote increased participation by them in the territory’s education system. The program is designed to provide students with experiences that allow them to develop their teaching skills and promote professional and personal growth.

How To Apply

Application forms are available from Yukon College Admissions office, YNTEP office, Yukon College Community Campuses, or download YNTEP-2009-Application.

Completed application forms must be accompanied by the following:
two letters of reference – One personal from a close acquaintance and one professional;
transcripts from your high school and from the last educational institution you attended forwarded to Yukon College and University of Regina;
a letter from a First Nation educator or official supporting your aspirations to teach in a cross-cultural setting;
A current resume highlighting your employment, community service & volunteer work and its’ relationship with children and youth;
RCMP Consent for Disclosure Process – please contact YNTEP office for further information.

These steps are fully explained on the application form.

To be successful, applicants should have:
a commitment to the program and a strong desire to work toward becoming an effective teacher;
a desire to work with children in educational settings;
the ability and willingness to study in a teacher training program throughout a five-day week and continue the program to its completion;
experience working with children or previous involvement in education, such as a native language instructor, school volunteer or school committee member;
an interest in learning about native cultures and serving the educational needs of native and non-native children in the Yukon.

Application Deadline:
Applications should be completed and returned to the Admissions office no later than May 1st.
Late Applications will be considered only if program space is available.

Admission Criteria

Applicants who qualify under one of the entrance categories outlined below will be considered for admission to the Program.

Entrance requirements :

Grade 12 academic graduation with a 65% G.P.A. in English 12 and either Principles of Math 11 or 12 or Applications of Math 12 and one Language or Social Science or Fine Arts course at the grade 12 level plus two additional grade 12 level courses and acceptable scores on the Language Proficiency Index test [LPI];