External Programs

This course is offered in partnership with the Coquitlam School District (SD #43) and with the generous support of:

- Edith Lando Charitable Foundation
- Attias Family Foundation, and
- Edward D. and Anna Mitchell Foundation.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

UBC Faculty of Education’s Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology & Special Education is offering a responsive and engaging 6-credit course on Social Emotional Learning and Social Responsibility, in a convenient format designed for working educators from districts across the lower mainland, including:

teachers, school counselors, school psychologists,
youth and family workers, administrators, etc.

Program highlights include:

Readings and discussions on the latest theory and research in social-emotional learning (SEL) and social responsibility, including evidence-based practice and assessment.
Training in a range of school-based social and emotional learning programs designed for elementary and secondary students, conducted by program developers and/or experts in the field. Programs include the following: Cooperative Activities and Games, Emotional Literacy, Social Problem Solving, Mindfulness Education, Moral Dilemma Discussions, School-based Anti-bullying Initiatives, Restorative Practices, etc.
Opportunities to implement programs and reflect on putting theory and research into practice in classrooms and schools.
All classes will be held in the Coquitlam School District, with one pre-arranged visit to the UBC Ropes Course.

The program consists of two 3-credit courses held in the Coquitlam School District, with one pre-arranged visit to the UBC Ropes Course. Part 1 held September - December 2008 and Part 2 held January - April 2009.

This course is offered in partnership with the Coquitlam School District (SD #43) and with the generous support of the:

Edith Lando Charitable Foundation
Attias Family Foundation, and
Edward D. and Anna Mitchell Foundation.

For further information, please view contact information below.

COURSES AND REGISTRATION:

Admission/re-admission to UBC:

You must be a current UBC student to register in these courses, to apply for admission or re-admission visit: http://teach.educ.ubc.ca/unclassified/index.html

Admission takes time - please apply early!

Course Registration:

Permission of the instructor is required for all three courses - contact Dr. Shelley Hymel. Once approval is received EPLT will register students in the appropriate courses (registration is blocked).

UBC graduate students also require permission from their program advisors to register in EPSE 561H/I.

NOTE: The Western Deans' Agreement does not apply to the these courses.

Contact Jo-Anne Chilton for further registration information.

GRADUATE STUDENTS must register in both:
	EPSE 561H / 61A (3 credits)
	Dates:	Sept 13, 20, Oct 4, 18, Nov 8, 22, Dec 6, 2008
	Time:	Saturdays 9:30am - 3:30pm
	Location:	Coquitlam
	Instructor:	TBA
	DESCRIPTION: TBA
	EPSE 561I / 62A (3 credits)
	Dates:	Jan 10, 24, Feb 7, 21, Mar 7, 28, and April 11, 2009
	Time:	Saturdays 9:30am - 3:30pm
	Location:	Coquitlam
	Instructor:	TBA
	DESCRIPTION: TBA

UNDERGRADUATE/UNCLASSIFIED STUDENTS register in:
	EPSE 390 / 61A (6 credits)
	Dates:	Sept 13, 20, Oct 4, 18, Nov 8, 22, Dec 6, 2008, AND Jan 10, 24, Feb 7, 21, Mar 7, 28, and April 11, 2009
	Time:	Saturdays 9:30am - 3:30pm
	Location:	Coquitlam
	Instructor:	TBA
	DESCRIPTION: TBA

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For more information, please contact:

Shelley Hymel Program Advisor UBC Faculty of Education	604-822-6022 shelley.hymel@ubc.ca
Sharon Leclair District Contact Coquitlam School District	604-937-6416 SLeclair@sd43.bc.ca
Jo-Anne Chilton Program Assistant/Registration UBC Faculty of Education	604-822-3999 joanne.chilton@ubc.ca

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