Summer Institute in Education

The Okanagan School of Education offers excellent summer learning opportunities for students (open to those that are third-year and up) and professionals. Courses are offered  online, hybrid and in-person, and are relevant to current trends and needs in education.

For educators, courses in the SIE program can be used towards certificates, diplomas, graduate programs, professional development and upgrading requirements.

All SIE courses are 3 credits.

 

July 2 – 19

Tuesday to Friday  |  9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Critical Place–Based Pedagogy for Culturally Responsive Teaching

In-Person

Critical Place–Based Pedagogy for Culturally Responsive Teaching

In-Person

Learning Outside the Classroom: Exploring the Curriculum in Natural Settings

In-Person

Learning Outside the Classroom: Exploring the Curriculum in Natural Settings

In-Person

July 2 – 19

Tuesday to Friday  |  1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Designing Inquiry Driven Learning Experiences for Beginning Teachers

Online

Designing Inquiry Driven Learning Experiences for Beginning Teachers

Online

Instructional Strategies For All Learners: Universal Supports For Diverse Learners

In-Person

Instructional Strategies For All Learners: Universal Supports For Diverse Learners

In-Person

July 23 – August 9

Tuesday to Friday  |  9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

AI for Educators: Transforming Teaching and Learning

Online (asynchronous)

AI for Educators: Transforming Teaching and Learning

Online (asynchronous)

Guided Reflective Inquiry Project

Online

Guided Reflective Inquiry Project

Online

July 23 – August 9

Tuesday to Friday  |  1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Creating Inclusive Spaces, Advancing Equity and Using Anti-Racism Pedagogy

Online

Creating Inclusive Spaces, Advancing Equity and Using Anti-Racism Pedagogy

Online

Reimagining Classroom Management as Curriculum

In-Person

Reimagining Classroom Management as Curriculum

In-Person

July 2 – August 9

Online – Asynchronous

Introduction to Additional Language Teaching and Learning

Introduction to Additional Language Teaching and Learning

Theory and Practice in Additional Language Teaching and Learning

Theory and Practice in Additional Language Teaching and Learning

Play and Early Childhood Education

Play and Early Childhood Education

Institut d’été en éducation

La communication orale par le biais des arts

2 - 19 juillet

La communication orale par le biais des arts

2 - 19 juillet

Institut de français, UBC à Québec

8 juillet - 25 juillet

Institut de français, UBC à Québec

8 juillet - 25 juillet

Évaluation en éducation: élément crucial en apprentissage et en enseignement

23 juillet - août 9

Évaluation en éducation: élément crucial en apprentissage et en enseignement

23 juillet - août 9

Contact Us | Course Information & Questions

Email us at sie.education@ubc.ca

Course Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback about our summer course offerings, including suggestions for what you would like to see in the future, please fill out our anonymous survey or send us an email at sie.education@ubc.ca

Prospective Instructors

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