Education - Yukon Native Teacher Education
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Program Overview
The Yukon Native Teacher Education Program (YNTEP) is a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Education degree. Graduates qualify for both Saskatchewan and Yukon Teacher Certification and are eligible for teacher certification throughout Canada. YNTEP is a full-time program comprimised of fall and winter semesters as well as a one-week summer cultural camp course. The program provides extensive school practicum experiences throughout the four years to ensure that graduates are well prepared for teaching positions in Yukon, including rural schools, and elsewhere.
One of the goals of YNTEP is to foster awareness and valuing of Yukon First Nations’ cultural experiences throughout Yukon. Courses in Yukon First Nations’ history and courses in cross-cultural education serve to familiarize teachers-in-training with the diversity of students from a variety of Yukon First Nations.
Bachelor of Education (YNTEP) students develop the develop the knowledge and skills to develop units of instruction, plan lessons incorporating best practices of instruction within a cross-cultural and diverse classroom, and learn a wide variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners.
Required Courses
Year 1
- EPS 116 - Communication Skills
- PHED 222 - Introduction to Northern Outdoor Pursuits
- ENGL 100 - English Composition
- ATHA 101 - Introduction to Native Language I
- FNST 100 - First Nations Studies
- EFLD 105 - Practicum
- EPS 100 - Introduction to Education: Its Principles and Practices
- MATY 101 - Introduction to Finite Math I
- ENGL 101 - English Literature
- ATHA 102 - Introduction to Native Language II
- THEA 200 - Introduction to Acting I
Year 2
- EPSY 205 - Understanding and Enhancing Student Development
- ENGL 205 - Language and Literacy Development
- EPE 215 - Physical Education in the Elementary School
- ENVS 100 - Environmental Science
- EMTH 215 - Mathematics in the Elementary School
- ESCI - 215 - Introduction to Teaching Elementary School Science
- EPS 215 - Principles and Practices of Elementary Teaching I
- ERDG 215 - The Teaching of Reading
- ECCU 200 - Introduction to Cross Cultural Education
- EAES 215 - Introdution to Arts Education
- EFLD 205 - Elementary Practicum
- ECCU 390 - Yukon First Nations Cultures and Values: Educational Experiences on the Land (Summer - 1 week off campus)
Year 3
- EPS 205 - Principles and Practices of Elementary Teaching II
- ENGL 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 - Practicum
- One approved elective
Year 4
- EADM 310 - Educational Administration Structure & Process
- EFLD 405 - Elementary Internship (4-month placement)
- Three approved electives
Admission Requirements
Eligibility
To be eligible for admission, students must meet one of the following criteria;
Criteria One
- Grade 12 academic graduation with a 65% GPA in English 12
- Either Principles of Math 11 or 12 or Applications of Math 12
- One language or social science or fine arts course at the Grade12 level
- Two additional Grade 12 level courses
- And acceptable scores on the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test.
OR
Criteria Two
- Mature student status with ENGL 090 with grade of ‘B’ or higher or acceptable scores on the Language Proficiency Index test; and successful completion of Math 050 or Math 042
OR
Criteria Three
- Mature student status with acceptable scores on Yukon College’s placement test. A YNTEP preparation program is available to assist students in meeting entrance requirements.
Application Process
Application forms are available from the Yukon College’s Admissions office, the School of Health, Education and Human Services office, Yukon College community campuses, or by download (bottom of this page). 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 attended forwarded to Yukon College and to the 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 and volunteer work and its relationship with children and youth;
- RCMP Consent for Disclosure Process - please contact the School of Health, Education and Human Services for further information.
Application Deadline
Applications should be completed and returned to the Admissions Office no later than May 31. Late applications will be considered only if program space is available.
Other Requirements
Graduation/Completion Requirements
The University of Regina awards a Bachelor of Education for the successful completion of 4 years of study (124 credits) in YNTEP.
Employment
YNTEP graduates become qualified teaching professionals, eligible to meet teacher certification requirements for Yukon and Saskatchewan and elsewhere in Canada.
Duration
Four years or 124 course credits
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