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Course Information

UBC Okanagan Students
All UBC-O student must contact Jo-Anne Chilton to register in these courses, please email
jo-anne.chilton@ubc.ca or call 604-822-3999.


2008 W/1 (September 2008)

There are currently no courses scheduled for the September session.


2008 W/2 (January 2009)

Physical Science Beyond the Textbook

This course is designed for practicing teachers who have a background in Science Education.
The course is not suitable as an elective for students registered in other Faculties.

Location:

Science World

Course Code: SCED 422 /62A (3 credits)
Dates:

Saturdays: Jan 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21 - 2009

Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Fee: $483.60
Subject to change, please refer to UBC Tuition Education tuition fee.
Deadline: Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Instructor: TBA

Course Description:

Student Comments

"This was one of the best courses I have ever taken. Very informative, well-planned, organized and exciting."

"The content is very applicable to my work. I have already used many of the ideas with my class."

Physical Science Beyond the Textbook

A new perspective on physical science will be developed in this course, drawing upon the resources of Engaging Science and the facilities of Science World. Participants will discover, interpret and practice science in personal, everyday ways.

Registration:

CREDIT: Students can register for the course using the Student Service Centre. Note: Those wanting to register in this course for credit must be admitted to UBC and be eligible to register in the session in which the course is being offered. For information about admission, visit the Teacher Education Office website. Click on Updating/Recertification Program.

NON-CREDIT: To register in this course for non-credit (ie, no grade or indication on your transcript of the course), please email Jo-Anne Chilton to request a non-credit application form.

INformation:

If you have any questions, please contact our office by phone at 604-822-2013 or via e-mail at eplt.educ@ubc.ca.

REFUNDS:

Credit Students: Credit courses offered by EPLT follow the same Withdrawal/Refund policies outlined in the UBC Calendar.
Non-Credit Students: Please note there is a $50 administration fee for cancellations received on or after the registration deadline for each course. There are no refunds after the start date of the course.

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LIFE Science Beyond the Textbook

This course is designed for practicing teachers who have a background in Science Education.
The course is not suitable as an elective for students registered in other Faculties.

Location:

Vancouver Aquarium

Course Code: SCED 421 /62A (3 credits)
Dates:

Saturdays: Mar 28, Apr 4, 18, 25, May 2 and May 9, 2009

Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Fee: $483.60
Subject to change, please refer to UBC Tuition Education tuition fee.
Deadline: Wednesday, February 20, 2009
Instructor: TBA

Course Description:

Student Comments

"...lots of materials to take away and implement in the class."

"I did not have a lot of comfort level teaching science and this course has been really helpful in changing that."

Life Science Beyond the Textbook

This course is built on the resources of the Engaging Science program, the Vancouver Aquarium and the surrounding ecosystems of the Burrard Inlet. It will provoke new ways of thinking about life science through a variety of instructional styles, field experiences and hands-on classroom activities.

Registration:

CREDIT: Students can register for the course using the Student Service Centre. Note: Those wanting to register in this course for credit must be admitted to UBC and be eligible to register in the session in which the course is being offered. For information about admission, visit the Teacher Education Office website. Click on Updating/Recertification Program.

NON-CREDIT: To register in this course for non-credit (ie, no grade or indication on your transcript of the course), please email Jo-Anne Chilton to request a non-credit application form.

INformation:

If you have any questions, please contact our office by phone at 604-822-2013 or via e-mail at eplt.educ@ubc.ca.

REFUNDS:

Credit Students: Credit courses offered by EPLT follow the same Withdrawal/Refund policies outlined in the UBC Calendar.
Non-Credit Students: Please note there is a $50 administration fee for cancellations received on or after the registration deadline for each course. There are no refunds after the start date of the course.

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Last update: September 22, 2008 9:35 AM

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