Presentation from CSI 2014

WELCOME
BIENVENUE
Faculty of Education
CEGEP Student Information Session
(CSI)
June 5, 2014
Faculty of
Education
Who is in the room?
Faculty of
Education
Faculty of Education
Faculty of
Education
Faculty of Education Units
• Dean’s Area
• Internships & Student Affairs Office (ISA)
• Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)
• Secondary
• Kindergarten and Elementary
• Option: Pédagogie de l’immersion Français (PIF)
• Option: Jewish Studies
• Option: First Nations and Inuit Education
• TESL
• Music
• Concurrent B.Mus./B.Ed.
• Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE)
• B.Ed. Physical and Health Education
• B.Sc. Kinesiology
• Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP)
Faculty of
Education
People You Will Meet in the Faculty of Education
• Dean’s Area
• Dr. Dilson Rassier (Dean)
• Dr. Elizabeth Wood (Associate Dean Academic Programs)
• Internships and Student Affairs Office (ISA)
• Dr. Fiona J. Benson (Director)
• Ms. Kate Hooton (Officer)
• Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)
• Dr. Ralf St. Clair (Chairperson)
• Dr. Caroline Riches (Undergraduate Program Director)
• Dr. Beverly Baker (K/Elem Program Director)
• Mr. Jim Howden (Director, First Nations and Inuit Education, FNIE)
• Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE)
• Dr. William Harvey (Undergraduate Program Director)
• Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP)
• Dr. Robert Vallerand (Chairperson)
Faculty of
Education
Meet the Academic Advisors
For students in K/Elem, Secondary, TESL, Music or Concurrent BEd-Bmus
or First Nations and Inuit Education Program
Grace Wong-McAllister, Ryan Bouma & Tina Schiavone
[email protected]
Education Building, Room 244
For students in Phys. Ed and Kinesiology
Nada Abu-Merhy
[email protected]
McGill Sports Complex, Room 208
Faculty of
Education
Types of Courses (B.Sc. Kin)
Required Courses
Courses that you are required to take to successfully complete your
degree (Anatomy, Kinesiology & Physiology)
Complementary Courses
Complementary Courses are those courses that appear on a
restricted list from which students must take a minimum number of
credits (Kinesiology, Statistics)
Electives
Other classes you take, out of interest, or just to keep well rounded!
For more information, visit our website:
http://www.mcgill.ca/edu-kpe/students/undergraduate/new
Faculty of
Education
Types of Courses (B.Ed.)
Education
Required courses about pedagogy
Academics/Subject Area Courses
Courses (selected from a list of approved courses) in your area of
specialization (e.g. History, Math, English)
Electives
Other classes you take, out of interest, or just to keep well
rounded!
For more information, visit our website: www.mcgill.ca/dise/progs
Faculty of
Education
Reasons to Contact an Academic Advisor
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Registration difficulties
Guide your course selections
Approval of courses taken at other universities
Review program overview
Advanced standing credit adjustments
Help manage your academic situation during periods of personal,
financial, or medical difficulty
• If your GPA is under 2.0 after your first term
To learn more, attend the advising session this afternoon!
Education Building, room 216
2:15-3:30pm
Faculty of
Education
English Exam for Teacher
Certification (EETC)
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You must register on Minerva for EDEC 215
Zero (0) credit exam
Kinesiology students are not required to write this exam
November exam dates: Tues Nov 11 – Fri Nov 14, 2014
Faculty of
Education
Internships and Student Affairs Office (ISA)
Like us on Facebook!
McGill Education Career Services and
Student Affairs Office
Room 243, Education Building
(514) 398-7042
[email protected]
http://www.mcgill.ca/edu-sao
http://www.mcgill.ca/ost/
Faculty of
Education
ISA TEAM:
Dr. Fiona J. Benson, Director
Kate Hooton, Internships and Student
Affairs Officer
Diana Grafton, Maria Iacovelli & Joëlle
Grundman, Placement Coordinators
Vanessa Smith, Internships and Student
Affairs Administrator
Vanessa Harman, Education Career
Advisor
Joyce Gaul, Coordinator
Patricia Beauregard, Coordinator
Reasons to visit ISA – Student Affairs
• Problems that impact your academic performance or field
experience
• Submit a copy of your mandatory Co-op work visa (International
Students)
• Questions and issues related to course registration
• Technical questions and concerns (e.g. related to adding and
dropping courses, course changes)
• Information about important dates such as add/drop and
withdrawal deadlines
• Information about supplemental and deferred exams
• To apply for MELS teaching certification
Faculty of
Education
Reasons to visit ISA – Student Teaching
• Learn how the office arranges student teaching placements, how
you will be assessed, and about special opportunites
• Confirm FE course, seminar, and field dates
To learn more, attend the advising session this afternoon!
Education Building, room 216
2:15-3:30pm
Faculty of
Education
Exchanges and Internships
Just remember to plan ahead!
http://www.mcgill.ca/students/international
http://www.mcgill.ca/edu-sao/current/internships/
Exchanges and Study Abroad
Internships
• You need a minimum CGPA of
3.0, including the semester
leading up to your exchange
• Education students can apply
for internships through the
Arts Internship Office (AIO)
• B.Ed. students cannot go on
exchange during Field
Experience terms
• Applications for summer
internships are due in the fall
and are for students returning
to McGill
Faculty of
Education
Academic Integrity
The Green Book: Handbook on Student Rights &
Responsibilities
http://www.mcgill.ca/students/srr/academicrights/
Fair Play
http://www.mcgill.ca/students/srr/honest/students/
Faculty of
Education
Education Career Services (ISA)
Vanessa Harman
Education Career Advisor
(For B.Ed. and B.Sc. Kinesiology Students)
[email protected]
Internships and Student Affairs Office
Education Building, room 243
For Jobs, Volunteer or Internships:
514.398.2484
www.mcgill.ca/edu-sao/caps
Like us on Facebook!
www.facebook.com/edsaocaps
McGill Education Career Services
and Student Affairs Office
Faculty of
Education
Reasons to see a Career Advisor
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Internship opportunities
Alternative options in education
International and volunteer opportunities
Job search strategies (permanent, part-time and summer
jobs)
CV and cover letter review
Professional portfolio review
Teaching application process (local and international)
Interview preparation/mock (practice) interview
Faculty of
Education
What can I do with an Education degree?
School Teacher
Teach Abroad
Coach
Instructor in Recreation and Sport
Adult Education Teacher
Special Needs Educator
School Administrator
Educational Consultant
Administrator of After School Programs
Academic Advisor/Recruiter
Corporate Learning and Professional
Development positions
Writer
Education Technology Developer
Faculty of
Education
Grad Studies
Educational Institutions
Community Service and Not for Profit
Government
Training and Human Resources
Business/Management
Research
Educational Publishers
Entrepreneurship
Higher Education (Student Services)
Health & Sports Organizations
Communications
What can I do with a Bachelor of
Science, Kinesiology degree?
Ergonomics
Health and Wellness
Rehabilitation
Sport Governing Bodies
Sport Equipment Industry
Biomedical
Research
Government
Recreation
Advanced Professional Studies (Medicine, Occupational and
Physical Therapy, Chiropractic)
Grad Studies
Faculty of
Education
What are some of our
graduates doing?
Faculty of
Education
Kelly Tams
Graduated May 2011
Kindergarten and Elementary Education
Current Job:
School Board Coordinator
Education First Tours
Advice for new students:
Get involved right away. Not only in the
Faculty of Education but at McGill in
general. Don’t be fooled by the little
amount of work you’ll have in your first
semester. It’s a very demanding
program!
Faculty of
Education
Joey Feith
Graduated May 2009
Physical & Health Education
Current Job:
Full-time Teacher
Founder of the Physical Educator & Social
Media Consultant
www.thephysicaleducator.com
Advice for new students: Start building your
professional network as early as possible.
Enjoy your time at McGill. You’re going to love
what you’re doing and get ready for an
amazing career.
Faculty of
Education
Antoine Fortier
Graduated May 2010
Kinesiology
Graduate Studies: Kinesiology, McGill
University
Current Job:
Independent Kinesiologist & Professional
Martial Arts Trainer
Advice for new students: The department has
so much to offer. Take advantage of the
knowledge of those around you and start to
gain experience in your field early. It will help
you learn about your options once you
graduate.
Faculty of
Education
EDUCATION
UNDERGRADUATE
STUDENT SOCIETIES
Education Undergraduate
Society (EdUS)
Education Undergraduate Society
Room B-179, Education Building
(In the basement– next to lounge)
Like us on Facebook!
Education Undergraduate Society
Faculty of
Education
What does EdUS do?
Every Education undergraduate at McGill is a member of
the EdUS - this includes Kinesiology!
EdUS organizes fun social events such as:
• Orientation Week
• Charity week
• 4à7
• Grad Ball
We also represent education students on:
• Faculty of Education committees
• SSMU’s Legislative Council
• McGill University Senate
Faculty of
Education
Reasons to visit EdUS
• Locker rentals ($5/year)
• Purchase education merchandise (hoodies, T-shirts,
sweatpants, water bottles, etc.)
• Get information about Faculty and student life events
• Discuss any student concerns or issues
• Learn how you can get involved in education social
events and bring up ideas for events you’d like to see
take place
Faculty of
Education
EdUS Council Positions Currently Available
U1 K/Elem Representative
Contact EdUS to get involved!
[email protected]
Faculty of
Education
Education Orientation Week
• The week will include:
• Discover McGill (August 26, 2014)
• Social events
• Opportunities to discover the Faculty, clubs, and ways
to get involved within the McGill Education Community
• For more information on events and activities, please
visit:
Website: www.educationfrosh.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/McGillEducationFrosh
Email: [email protected]
Faculty of
Education
Student Association of Phys.
Ed. And Kinesiology (SAPEK)
Send us an email!
[email protected]
Check out our website!
http://www.sapekmcgill.com
Visit our Facebook page!
https://www.facebook.com/mcgillsapek
Come to our office!
Faculty of
Education
What does SAPEK do?
SAPEK Seeks to:
- Promote the academic and social welfare of our students
- Encourage high academic standards
- Facilitate social interaction with students of the entire faculty
- Create a unique departmental identity.
Throughout the year, SAPEK participates in the organization of
various departmental and faculty social events that bring
professionals and students together, such as:
• Kinesiology Career Fair
• Graffiti Party
• The Association of Physical Education Quebec Conference
• Annual year-end Formal
Faculty of
Education
Faculty of
Education
Get Involved!
There are so many ways to participate in
Faculty and student life events
Faculty of
Education
Education Community
Engagement Fair
Students learning about
volunteer opportunities in
the community
Faculty of
Education
Welcome Back BBQ
Faculty of
Education
Hong Kong Field Experience (FE4)
Students on their 4th Field Experience
in Hong Kong
Faculty of
Education
Northern Field Experience (FE4)
Students on their 4th Field Experience in
Northern Quebec
Faculty of
Education
Orientation Week
Faculty of
Education
Education Career Fair
Faculty of
Education
Kinesiology Career Fair
Faculty of
Education
Transition from CEGEP or HIGH
SCHOOL to UNIVERSITY
Action Plan for Success!
• Make sure to see your Academic Advisor at least once per
semester
• Get to know the building and services (Cafeteria,
Internships and Student Affairs Office, Advisors, EdUS,
Career Services)
• Don’t be shy - Ask questions
• Attend events and workshops offered through the Faculty
Faculty of
Education
Transition from CEGEP or HIGH
SCHOOL to UNIVERSITY
Action Plan for Success!
• According to McGill big-wigs, your time for course related
work or study time should equate to two hours for every
hour of class time
• If you’re falling behind or need extra help, DON’T WAIT!
• Find out about student support services right away!
(E.g. – Internships and Student Affairs Office (ISA), Office
for Students with Disabilities (OSD), Mental Health
Services, Tutoring and Counselling Services…)
Faculty of
Education
Upcoming Advising Session
TODAY!
Thursday June 5, 2014
Education Building, Room 216
3700 McTavish
2:15 - 3:30PM
Faculty of
Education
THANK YOU FOR COMING!
Presentation available at:
http://www.mcgill.ca/edu-sao/new
Faculty of
Education