October Student Services Newsletter 2023

Faculty of Education Office of Student Services team
The Faculty of Education, Office of Student Services staff are available for walk  inquiries on campus and online advising support . We are in 128 Winters College, Office hours are (Monday - Thursday = 9:00am to 4:00pm and Fridays month of June, July and August  9:00am to 3:00pm).  Please note, the office of Student Services - Education will be closed Tuesday, August 29th starting at 12:30pm.  We will resume normal office hours on Wednesday, August 30th.  

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Career Centre  Visit Career Centre and find out about the services and  opportunities available.

Interested in joining the Faculty of Education Students' Association (FESA)

The Faculty of Education Students’ Association is a student council consisting of Faculty of Education students that serves as support for Faculty of Education students, and provides a buffer between the Faculty and their students as well as the ‘working world.’ The council also provides services such as holding conferences (PDC), workshops, mentorship programs, selling merchandise (including but not limited to Faculty of Ed merchandise, as well as academic resources), and coordinating outside resources (Tribes, etc) and hosts a year end formal. 

 

We cater to create a community, we work with each other to serve the student body. As a FESA member, you work with the council, gain valuable experience in your role, volunteer at our events, and represent your peers. 

 

If you're interested in joining don't hesitate to reach out to us at ed_fesa@my.yorku.ca! Follow us on Instagram for more updates and announcements @fesayork

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Faculty of Education, Invite by Dean Savage

I am pleased to invite students to Cake and Tea scheduled for October 4th at 3pm, to celebrate Spirit Day happening campus wide. This day conclusion to the welcome back activities that occur throughout September and celebrate our community and YU Spirit. All are encouraged to wear red and white.

I hope that you can attend and look forward to seeing you, please add to your diary now and RSVP using the form linked below to confirm your attendance.

When: Oct 4 from 3-4
Where: Winters College, 2nd floor
Who: Students, staff and Faculty
RSVP Here: https://eduforms.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=269535

Dean Robert Savage

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Study abroad in Spring 2024 – Germany 
Go on an international exchange to Germany summer 2024! Students enrolled in year one of the BEd degree and students in the BA Educational Studies program are eligible.

York U. Faculty of Education has an exchange partnership with Padagogische Hochschule (PH) Freiburg, Germany. Students can study abroad in the spring of 2024 and plan courses that work towards their BEd or BA Educational Studies degree. The study abroad dates are from early April 2024 through to July 2024.

There will be two information sessions. Only need to attend one session.

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Are you interested in pursuing a MEd or PhD degree? Come learn more about the GRADUATE PROGRAM IN LANGUAGE, CULTURE & TEACHING on October 13th from 1:00pm - 2:00pm virtual session. 

The Graduate Program in Education: Language, Culture & Teaching is internationally known for its interdisciplinary approach to engaging the most pressing educational research, ideas and issues of our time. For over twenty-five years, the program has supported researchers, scholars and students to advance ground-breaking thinking, studies and policies in education. Our graduate students are leaders across the private and public education sectors and continue to make positive change in the field of education wherever they are.

Learn more about the program, how to apply, and meet current students and faculty. Register: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwoceigrDIrH9Em77b3RDVyi2cwbHSjLU1c

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BA EDST Program requirements
Students pursuing the BA Educational Studies program should look at the  Degree Progress Report, to keep track of courses completed and what may still be required.  For the degree Academic regulations and requirements visit  Academic Calendars at https://calendars.students.yorku.ca/

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Religious Education: Teaching in Catholic Schools - Who Should Attend
Any undergrad BEd student in the final year (yr 2 ) of BEd and interested in preparing to teach in Catholic schools.  NOTE: This course is open only to York University Faculty of Education undergraduate students. This course is not equivalent to the Religious Education, Part 1 additional qualification.

Course Format
Fully Online
Offered in the Fall and Winter sessions
A Certificate of Completion is provided upon successful completion

To Apply & Fees
For actual dates, locations and session offerings, search from the list of available courses.

Updating your contact information
Please remember if you change your residential address or phone number(s) you should update this information through My Profile https://students.yorku.ca/my-profile

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Transitional Certificate - Year 2 Bachelor of Education Teacher Candidates

Information will be shared with Year 2 BEd TCs regarding the Transitional Certificate when it is available. In the meantime, look over the Ontario College of Teachers information about the certificate:  https://www.oct.ca/becoming-a-teacher/requirements/transitional-certificate and FAQs: https://help.oct.ca/hc/en-us/sections/17875830362395

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BEd – ED Electives
Maximum numbers of electives required to completed for the BEd:

  • Primary/Junior candidates must complete three elective courses - one math based, one language/literacy based and one open choice to satisfy their BEd degree requirements.
  • Junior/Intermediate candidates must complete a total of two elective courses - one Math or Literacy based and one open choice to satisfy their BEd degree requirements.
  • Intermediate/Senior and Technological Education candidates must complete a total of three elective courses to satisfy their BEd degree requirements.
  • Glendon FSL BEd –  PJ and JI one Math elective and IS one open elective

There are seats open in these ED electives (winter 2024)

  • EDUC 3700 M catalogue # M79M01 "Educating for a Sustainable Classroom"  taught Fridays at 2:30pm (2nd year IS, CEC and Glendon students)
  • EDUC 2594 N catalogue A61D01 "Hands on Math"  taught  Fridays at 2:30pm (open to year 1 and 2 BEd TC’s)
  • EDUC 3700 section M catalogue M79M01 "Education for a Sustainable Future" Fridays at 2:30-5:30 (2nd year PJ Keele, CEC, IS and Tech Ed students

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Remember -  eClass https://eclass.yorku.ca/
To increase clarity and communications, students are advised to turn Notifications Setting "on" in eClass to ensure that any announcements made will go directly to their preferred inbox.  Please check this eClass Course Announcements regularly to ensure you have all recent updates.

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York University Library Workshops Undergraduate students may  benefit from Academic Integrity: How to Stop Worrying and Love Citations and Road to Research Success.  Multiple sessions of each workshop will be offered throughout the fall term.  Link to the full workshop schedule. https://yorku.libcal.com/calendar/libraryworkshops?cid=7880&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=7880&inc=0

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Mental Health and Wellness at York U .  Students  needing assistance or support  beyond their course work are encouraged to visit the resources available to them at YU.  http://mhw.info.yorku.ca/resources/resources-at-york/students/.

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Student Accessibility Services (SAS)  Students with a diagnosed disability are encouraged to connect with York's Accessibility Services (SAS).  Their office  provides academic accommodation and support to students with disabilities in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Policy on accessible education for students with disabilities and York University Senate Policy on Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities.

As well, students needing non Academic Counselling can contact Student Counselling and Development (SCD)     This unit helps York students to realize, develop and fulfill their personal potential in order to maximally benefit from their university experience and manage the challenges of university life. Students come to SCD because of a wide range of concerns including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, abuse, stress, self-esteem, relationship issues, eating and body image as well as issues related to sexuality, short-term individual, couple, and group counselling, crisis intervention and consultations regarding students in distress/crisis and issues related to overall mental health.

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