Summer Institute in Education

The Okanagan School of Education offers excellent summer learning opportunities for students and professionals. Courses are offered in a multitude of formats (indoors, outdoors, online and face to face) 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.

At-a-Glance Course Schedule

All SIE courses are 3 credits.

All courses are subject to a minimum enrolment.

July 4 – 16

INDG 307 / EDUC 462K: Traditional Ecological Knowledge

Hybrid

INDG 307 / EDUC 462K: Traditional Ecological Knowledge

Hybrid

July 4 – 21 (Monday to Thursday)

EDST 498K: Managing and Leading a Classroom

In-person

EDST 498K: Managing and Leading a Classroom

In-person

CUST 564/EDST 498O: Curriculum for Sustainability / Food and Environmental Sustainability

Online

CUST 564/EDST 498O: Curriculum for Sustainability / Food and Environmental Sustainability

Online

EDST 498Q: Core Competencies and the Thinking Classroom

In-person

EDST 498Q: Core Competencies and the Thinking Classroom

In-person

EDST 498X: Outdoor Learning

Hybrid

EDST 498X: Outdoor Learning

Hybrid

EDST 497C: La littératie en Immersion

Online

EDST 497C: La littératie en Immersion

Online

EDST 498L: Teaching Literacy: Strategies that Work

Online

EDST 498L: Teaching Literacy: Strategies that Work

Online

EDST 498R: Exploring Hands-On Classroom Gardening as Science Curriculum 

In-person

EDST 498R: Exploring Hands-On Classroom Gardening as Science Curriculum 

In-person

EDST 498V: Instructional Strategies for All Learners: A Universal Design for Learning

In-person

EDST 498V: Instructional Strategies for All Learners: A Universal Design for Learning

In-person

July 25 – August 11 (Monday to Thursday)

*During the week of August 2, the course will run Tuesday, August 3 to Friday, August 6 to accommodate BC Day

EDST 498G: Developing a Mathematical Growth Mindset Through Number Sense

In-person

EDST 498G: Developing a Mathematical Growth Mindset Through Number Sense

In-person

EDST 498T: Designing Authentic Assessments of the Development of Competencies

Hybrid

EDST 498T: Designing Authentic Assessments of the Development of Competencies

Hybrid

EDST 498C: American Sign Language

Online

EDST 498C: American Sign Language

Online

EDST 498W: Introduction to Social Emotional Learning (SEL) for Educators

In-person

EDST 498W: Introduction to Social Emotional Learning (SEL) for Educators

In-person

LLED 496: Theory and Practice in Additional Language Teaching and Learning

Online

LLED 496: Theory and Practice in Additional Language Teaching and Learning

Online

EPSE 406: Typical and Atypical Development in Infants and Children

Online

EPSE 406: Typical and Atypical Development in Infants and Children

Online

EDST 498U: Managing Stress for a Healthy School Climate

Online

EDST 498U: Managing Stress for a Healthy School Climate

Online

EDST 498A: Creating Inclusive Spaces, Advancing Equity, and Using Anti-Racism Pedagogy

Online

EDST 498A: Creating Inclusive Spaces, Advancing Equity, and Using Anti-Racism Pedagogy

Online

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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.

WELCOME TO UBC’S OKANAGAN CAMPUS

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the 40 best universities in the world. At the Okanagan School of Education, you gain all the benefits of attending a globally respected university while studying in a close-knit learning community.

  • Get a glimpse into life on UBC’s Okanagan campus at you.ubc.ca.
  • Take a virtual tour of our state-of-the-art labs, modern facilities, campus residences.
  • Tour the campus, city and lake with this interactive 360-degree Kelowna From Above* video.
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UBC Okanagan offers modern residence living surrounded by hiking and biking trails. The campus offers a variety of room types in student residences for individuals, couples, families and groups at a reasonable price.

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UBC’s Okanagan campus borders the dynamic city of Kelowna, a hub of economic development with a population of more than 150,000 people—the fourth fastest growing population in Canada. In fact, the Okanagan Valley is rated one of the best communities in Canada to grow your business.

More than 160 buses travel daily from campus to key locations such as Kelowna’s cultural district and thriving downtown waterfront. The campus is two minutes from the Kelowna International Airport, one of the Top 10 busiest airports in Canada.

UBC Okanagan is situated within the unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation, whose spirit of stewardship for the land is reflected in the university’s respect for sustainability.

A diverse natural region with sandy beaches, beautiful farms, vineyards and orchards, and snow-capped mountains, the Okanagan Valley features sweeping stretches of lakeside and endless mountain trails for biking and hiking.

Explore the Okanagan lifestyle.