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Bachelor of Education
School Years Handbook
2018/2019
Original Art: Marcus Kingston / Graphic Design: Amanda Morrison
● COHERENCE ● COLLABORATION ● COMMUNITY ●
University of New Brunswick – Bachelor of Education Handbook
Welcome Teachers are spending time in schools while
being introduced to educational theories and
Welcome to the Bachelor of Education Program concepts in university classes, they are able to
at the University of New Brunswick. consider, and perhaps challenge, ideas, using the
context of their experience. Additionally, Pre-
As students beginning this degree, you are Service Teachers are able to reflect on their
entering a professional program where you are school experiences within the framework of
now going to be known as Pre-Service Teachers. educational research and literature.
This ten month program will be different from We also believe Pre-Service Teachers should be
other university degrees in several aspects. It is exposed to a broad variety of experiences within
an experience that combines theory and practice their schools. One of the great strengths of our
while supporting the development of program is the uniqueness of each Pre-Service
professional understandings and beliefs. This Teacher’s placement, due to the fact that each
handbook is for all of us who are involved in the school, and each classroom in each school,
BEd program including the Pre-Service provides a distinctive experience. Because our
Teachers, In-Service Teachers, Faculty Pre-Service Teachers are working in New
Representatives, Instructors, Professors and Brunswick schools, they are primarily utilizing
Support Staff. It is our intention that this New Brunswick curriculum documents. At the
handbook will help establish guidelines that will same time, we recognize the universality of the
support the success of all Pre-Service Teachers principles behind these documents and are
by providing a clear understanding of our confident that we provide a strong foundation
expectations and responsibilities. for our graduates, one that is transferable to any
At the back of this handbook is a list of the school jurisdiction. We wish you every success
faculty/staff who lead the program. All are in the program.
accessible to students and more than willing to
provide further information and support as the
year continues. Welcome to the teaching
profession.
Faculty of Education
Introduction to the Mission Statement
Program The Faculty of Education is dedicated to
learning experiences that encourage critical
The Bachelor of Education program at UNB inquiry, equity, social justice and participatory
Fredericton is an intensive 10-month post degree citizenship. We support teaching, research,
program. It is designed around the belief that scholarship, creative activity and service that
Pre-Service Teachers in a teacher education strengthens education and enriches community
program should be in schools early and often. life.
With that in mind, our Pre-Service Teachers are
assigned to a school before arriving on campus
and spend time in that school throughout the fall
and winter terms. This model places an
emphasis on a balance between field work and
the work that Pre-Service Teachers do on
campus. We believe that, because Pre-Service
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٭The incorporation of reflectiveness in daily
BEd Program Guiding practice, both in courses and in the practicum
٭The use of collaboration on campus and in
Principles schools
٭The continual connection of research to
practice
It is important for Pre-Service Teachers to have ٭The on-going development of a personal
the opportunity to learn and to develop philosophy of education
particular skills and concepts relating to ٭The defining of professional growth goals
teaching. The faculty has identified these areas ٭The creation of a senior project that makes a
as key, both to courses offered throughout the significant contribution to the field of education
program and to the practicum experience. They ٭The compilation of a professional portfolio for
include:
teaching
٭Knowledge of the history and philosophy of Applicants for, and graduates of, the UNB BEd
education program should exemplify a number of affective
٭Knowledge of human development/learning qualities. Throughout the BEd program, these
theories are traits that are modeled, emphasized and
٭Planning and delivery of effective lessons encouraged. While difficult to measure and
٭Awareness of the importance of subjective in one’s analysis of their existence,
differentiation and its application through these traits remain important elements for a
planning and instruction successful career in teaching.
٭Awareness of the role of modeling and its
application through planning and instruction
٭Knowledge and application of defined Our graduates will: demonstrate strong
standards of teaching interpersonal skills, show effective
٭Knowledge of and appreciation for the communication skills, have the aptitude and
discipline(s) offered through the school ability to problem solve, demonstrate leadership,
curriculum take risks, show initiative, show
٭Understanding of the role of assessment to flexibility/adaptability/sensitivity, be able to
inform instruction anticipate, be a reflective practitioner, model
٭The nature of professionalism and its humility with a sense of one’s own position in
embodiment throughout the practicum the system, engage in critical thinking, have an
٭Knowledge and application of policies and underlying sense of confidence, self-efficacy and
procedures of school systems empowerment, be an innovator, demonstrate
٭The opportunity to build resources for future citizenship, show compassion, be a lifelong
teaching, including an understanding of the learner, demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit, have
role of technology and its application to the intellectual virtues – openness, engagement,
classroom curiosity, questioning (critique and wonder)
٭Theory and practice of classroom
management
The faculty recognizes that the program has
processes embedded within it. These processes
are an important part of the experience of
completing the BEd and help in the development
of each teacher. These include:
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at the start of class. This is also very important
Professionalism during the practicum. Do not arrive late.
Professional Conduct If, as a Pre-Service Teacher, you are absent for
Since the Bachelor of Education program leads illness, bereavement, other compassionate
to Teacher Certification, all Pre-Service circumstances, or religious observances, you
Teachers are expected to adhere to the will not be penalized for your absence. You are,
professional code of conduct of the New however responsible for all the work and class
Brunswick Teachers’ Association Code of activities you miss, and for ensuring that you
Professional Conduct (See Appendix A). Pre- complete enough work to deserve credit for each
Service Teachers are expected to practice course. Pre-Service Teachers should inform
behaviour in accordance with the legal, ethical, instructors and/or Faculty Representatives and
moral and professional standards of teachers. Cooperating Teachers if they need to be absent
Failure to do so may result in dismissal from the for the reasons listed above.
program.
If you miss four days of classes, or more, you
When such serious incidents occur, the Faculty must inform the BEd Office and provide
Representative is required to bring them to the documentation to verify your illness or
immediate attention of the Director of Field bereavement. Upon returning to the Faculty, you
Services and the Bachelor of Education must speak directly to each instructor. You may
Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies. If be assigned make-up work or alternative means
immediate improvement is not apparent or if the for satisfying any missed academic
misconduct is of a sufficiently severe nature, the requirements. In Extreme circumstances,
Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies may attendance issues will result in an “F” in a
recommend dismissal of this student to the Field course or withdrawal from practicum.
Services Committee. The Field Services Director
will report this decision to the student verbally The UNB Faculty of Education is committed to
and in writing. recognizing and valuing religious diversity. You
remain responsible for the work done in classes
In keeping with the principles of the NBTA from which you are absent. Pre-Service
Code of Professional Conduct, personal Teachers may not be penalized for missing a
misconduct outside of the field experience class for religious observance. You must provide
situation (e.g., an infraction of the law, reasonable alternative means for satisfying any
substance abuse, criminal charges) may lead to missed academic requirements.
dismissal.
Pre-Service Teachers are expected to attend
professional learning activities/events during
their BEd program, both at UNB and in your
Attendance: practicum. Many of these opportunities extend
The program is comprised of 60 credit hours of
past the normal time allotted for classes. Others
course work and a fully integrated school-based
may be offered on weekends or all day during
practica pursued over an 10 month period.
the week. Some of these professional
Consequently, all Pre-Service Teachers must
development sessions will be mandatory for all
attend on a full-time basis. We consider our
Pre-Service Teachers. These sessions focus on
program to be five days in duration each week
topics that are of value within schools and
with four days being devoted to scheduled
classrooms, and provide important opportunities
classes and the fifth (Monday) for professional
to enhance individual growth as professionals.
observation, reflection and development.
They are an opportunity for Pre-Service
Attendance is mandatory as part of university
Teachers to add to their experiences and
regulations and is also viewed as an expectation
resumés.
of participants in professional program. Pre-
Service Teachers are also expected to be in class
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Pre-Service Teachers are expected to be present The weather is bad and you have a long
in their assigned schools on every scheduled commute?
school day. Pre-Service Teachers who, for any
reason are unable to go to their practicum If your school is closed for weather related
placement on a day when they are expected to reasons, you do not need to attend your
be there, must adhere to the following practicum.
procedure.
You’re arriving late for the start of classes in
As soon as it is determined that you September or January? Follow the procedures
cannot get to the school, the school must outlined above: get in touch with your
be contacted and advised of the reason instructors, tell
for the absence. them you will do everything possible to make up
for your absence, ask for guidance, show them
After the phone call, this information that you care.
must also be e-mailed to the school
office, the Liaison Teacher, the
Cooperating Teacher or the individual Are you planning a vacation during the
with whom one is scheduled to work program? Your commitment to your program
that day, the Faculty Representative and must outweigh an opportunity for a vacation.
the Director of Field Services. Make sure your family and friends know your
schedule well ahead of time. Also, there is a
If there was planning/preparation for holiday break at the end of December when you
which the Pre-Service Teacher had are not required to be at UNB or your practicum.
responsibility (e.g. a lesson plan), it
should be sent electronically to the Am I able to supply teach during the
appropriate school personnel. program? You are not permitted to supply teach
during your practicum. However, once practica
are completed and IF time permits, there may be
Attendance FAQs: possibilities to help out or substitute in schools.
THIS CANNOT INTERFERE WITH
COURSE WORK AND CLASS TIME.
Do the same attendance rules apply to Pre-
Service Teachers and in-service teachers?
Yes, you must inform your school of our
absence. You are held to the same professional
standards as teachers. When you are employed
as a teacher these are the only reasons that will
justify your absence from school, illness,
compassionate circumstances, or religious
observances.
If at some point during your program you feel
you must be absent or you choose to be absent—
you must take responsibility yourself for that
absence.
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