We are now inviting colleagues to submit course proposals for our Summer Institute in Education (SIE). Share your research, passion and knowledge with the next generation of educators, education experts and change-makers.
SIE offers unique learning opportunities for educators to strengthen their professional growth by intertwining theoretical and practical pedagogical knowledge. SIE instructors help to instill a commitment to career-long professional knowledge.
We are seeking instructors that will share their enthusiasm for life-long learning and inspire educators at all phases of their career. Instructors will design their course for Bachelor of Education, Graduate and post- baccalaureate students as well as current educators in the field.
Courses are generally three weeks in length starting July 4 and offered in the morning or afternoon, with the exception of Outdoor Education which has the option of running as a one-week intensive. They will be held Monday to Thursday with the exception of the week of August 1, which will be held Tuesday to Friday due to BC Day.
Instructors can apply* to one or more of the following topics:
- Outdoor Education (July 4 to 8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or (July 4 to 21, 9a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Classroom Leadership (July 4 to 21, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Indigenous Education (July 4 to 21, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- French (July 4 to 21, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Educational Technology (July 4 to 21, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Creating a Thinking Classroom (core competencies) (July 4 to 21, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Literacy (July 4 to 21, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Science (July 4 to 21, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Movement across the Curriculum (July 4 to 21, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Instructional Strategies for All Learners (July 4 to 21, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Numeracy (July 25 to August 11, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Assessment and Design (July 25 to August 11, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- American Sign Language (July 25 to August 11, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) (July 25 to August 11, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Social Emotional Learning (July 25 to August 11, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Teaching English Additional Language (July 25 to August 11, 1 p.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Mental Health Stress Management (July 25 to August 11, 1 p.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Typical and Atypical Development in Infants and Children (July 25 to August 11, 1 p.m. to 12 p.m.)
Interested educators must submit their resume, course title, description, objectives and learning outcomes by Nov. 29. A minimum of a Master-level degree is required.
*each course requires a separate application
If you have any questions about the SIE or the application process, please email sie.education@ubc.ca.
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All courses are subject to change and minimum enrolment.