Community-Based Native Teacher Education Program

two-year program for groups of students (not available to individuals)
combination of in-school work, distance education (fall/winter), and classes at a location of your choice (summer)
there is no need to take courses in Ottawa
instructors also teach in the on-campus program and have experience working with Natives
course work consists of the on-campus teacher education courses, as well as any customized courses you may require
students will qualify for an Ontario Qualification Record card
upon proof of obtaining a degree, a Baccalaureate in Education from the University of Ottawa will be granted
training and support for mentor teachers is provided
support for student teachers is built into the program

Course Work

All courses are worth 3 credits and are 30 h in length. They are based on those given in the on-campus program.

First Summer

Schooling and Society

Curriculum Design and Evaluation in Education

First Fall/Winter

Language Arts

The Learning Process in the Educational Setting

Reflective Seminar

Personal and Social Studies

Second Summer

Arts

Math, Science, and Technology

Educating Exceptional Students

Second Fall/Winter

Political and Professional Organization in Native Education

Reflective Seminar

Courses such as using Technology in Teaching, Teaching English as a Second Language to Native Students, or Teaching Immersion in an Aboriginal context may be added.

Practice Teaching

12 weeks of practice teaching

supervised by your coordinator and the faculty coordinator

Admission Requirements:

Requirements for a Secondary School Graduation Diploma or standing the college considers equivalent
Be of Native ancestry

For information:

Cheryll Duquette, PhD
NTEP Coordinator
Tel: 562-5800 ext. 4040
Fax: 562-5146
Email: cduquett@uottawa.ca