DIPLOMA programs
Home Economics Education Diploma
Abbotsford - July 2010
The next program will be held in Abbotsford, beginning in July 2010.
Information Session:
- Tuesday, November 3, 2009 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm
WA Fraser Middle School
34695 Blatchford Way, Abbotsford
The Program
This is an in-service program designed to help teachers extend and deepen their knowledge of theory and pedagogy related to teaching home economics in schools.- Closely examine the new Home Economics IRP's and explore creative ways to address the learning outcomes.
- Update participants in new developments in textiles, food studies and nutrition.
- Include an emphasis on health and preparing students to live in a global society.
- Inspire and develop leadership in home economics curriculum and instruction.
The HMED program is offered in association with THESA (Teachers of Home Economics Specialist Assocation), and is delivered through a combination of f2f (on-site) Summer Institutes and online courses to accommodate the schedules of working teachers. Visit the Home Economics Diploma website for general information on the diploma program.
Teacher Qualification Service (TQS)
Diploma specializations satisfy the program requirements of the Teacher Qualification Service advancement. Read more about TQS.
Program Coordinators
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Gale Smith, PhD Gale Smith is a retired home economics teacher currently working in the Home Economics Teacher Education Program at UBC.
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Mary-Leah de Zwart, PhD Mary-Leah is seconded from the Surrey School District.
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Courses
A commitment to the program is required and it is recommended that the courses be taken in the order they are offered. If you have missed a course, search the UBC calendar to find an on-campus or online option.
| Date | Course | Code | Location | ||
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| 1st Year | |||||
| TBA | SUMMER INSTITUTE: Curriculum and Pedagogy for Middle School Home Economics (3 credits) Instructor: Mary Leah deZwart |
HMED 306/96A EDCP 390/96A |
TBA |
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| TBA | SUMMER INSTITUTE: Curriculum Development & Evaluation: Agriculture in the Classroom (3 credits) Instructor: Gale Smith |
CUST 396A/96A EDCP 362/96A |
TBA | ||
| September | Special Study in Subject-Matter Field: Textile Studies (3 credits) The course is an experience of textiles and design; issues, innovations and influences. Course Outline Instructor: Dr. Susan Turnbull Caton |
HMED 440/63A EDCP 492/63A |
Online | ||
| 2nd Year | |||||
| January | Special Study in Subject Matter: Food Studies (3 credits) This online course focuses on an exploration of Food Studies. It is designed to provide background information for teaching Food and Nutrition courses in BC schools. Instructor: Gale Smith |
HMED 441/63C EDCP 493/63C |
Online | ||
| May | Special Study in Subject Matter: Family Studies (3 credits) Family Studies and teaching Family Studies courses in BC schools. Instructor: Mary Leah deZwart |
HMED 442/93Q EDCP 494/93Q |
Online | ||
| July | SUMMER INSTITUTE: Curriculum and Pedagogy for Home Economics Education (3 credits) Instructor: Gale Smith |
HMED 414/96A EDCP 491/96A |
TBA | ||
| July | SUMMER INSTITUTE: Clothing Construction & Pedagogy (3 credits) Instructor: Nina Ho This course will evaluate and compare current clothing construction techniques used in both the classroom and the ready-to-wear industry. Hands-on involvement will allow participants to produce a sample book of clothing construction techniques for use in the classroom. There will also be an update of new technology and equipment and an emphasis on pedagogical approaches appropriate for textile studies. |
HMED 465A EDCP 495A |
TBA | ||
| September | Curriculum Inquiry in Home Economics (3 credits) Instructor: Mary Leah deZwart |
HMED 465B EDCP 495B |
Online | ||
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Choose two (2) elective courses at anytime in your program, from the following: UBC - online courses:
UBC - on-campus courses:
Kwantlen University College:
Thompson Rivers University:
Athabasca University:
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GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES: the following online Graduate level courses may be taken by HMED Diploma students with permission of the instructor, Dr. Gale Smith. You must download and complete the Permission Form.
| Date | Course | Code | Location |
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| TBA | Curriculum and Instruction in Family Studies/Home Economics (3 credits) This course will examine various conceptions of curriculum and implications for instruction; investigate and analyze the current influences on curriculum decision making; and explore curriculum planning as curriculum inquiry. Models for collaborative and authentic curriculum development are investigated. the focus is on the teacher as curriculum developer and leader, and on inquiry into defensible and progressive curriculum for the present and future. Instructor: TBA |
HMED 514/93Q | Online |
| Jan. 4 - Apr. 15, 2010 | Foundations of Home Economics Education (3 credits) Download course flyer. |
HMED 545/63C | Online |
Application
To apply for admission, please download the HMED Application Form and follow the instructions. We recommend you apply as early as possible to ensure your application is processed early enough to ensure your space in the Abbotsford program.
Tuition
Refer to UBC Tuition for Education tuition fees.
If you choose electives at another institution, please refer to their website for tuition fees.
More Information
Program Advisor: |
Mary-Leah de Zwart -
dezwart@interchange.ubc.ca |
Student Support: |
Jo-Anne Chilton - joanne.chilton@ubc.ca |
Admission Information: |
Teacher Education Office - maureen.shepherd@ubc.ca |
