I'm not anti social, I just like solitude in my free time to recharge. I'm hardworking and I don't see myself not being able to do it, I just might need tips from similar people.
Thank you for any tips you may give!
Anything helps!
What ABQ courses can I qualify for with a background in Geology and Environmental Science on my university transcript? I'm trying to figure out what additional teaching areas this coursework might open up. (If you say none, I won't get offended)
Also, are SHSM teaching opportunities (e.g, SHSM in Mining or Environment) worthwhile considering?
Thanks!
So I'm a prospective LU student, and I start in September 2027. After my 3-year BSc in Interdisciplinary Science, I will then pursue a Bachelor of Education (in French) with a goal of being a high school biology and chemistry teacher.
It would've been so much easier pre-2021, when they had a designed teacher education stream offered in Intermediate & Senior Divisions (Grades 7-12)
Now, you need to do your base qualification in Junior & Intermediate divisions (Grades 4-10), then take ADDITIONAL qualification courses that are almost $800 per course to get your qualification in the senior division.
Teachers are needed in all streams, not just Junior & Intermediate Divisions. It's an inconvenience, especially being one of the few universities that offer a French BEd program...
This is dumb, and I can't be the only one to feel this way, and it breaks me that I'll need to spend extra money over and above my tuition to get the same qualifications I could've gotten in 2021 but faster.
So I'm a prospective LU student, and I start in September 2027. After my 3-year BSc in Interdisciplinary Science, I will then pursue a Bachelor of Education (in French) with a goal of being a high school biology and chemistry teacher.
It would've been so much easier pre-2021, when they had a designed teacher education stream offered in Intermediate & Senior Divisions (Grades 7-12)
Now, you need to do your base qualification in Junior & Intermediate divisions (Grades 4-10), then take ADDITIONAL qualification courses that are almost $800 per course to get your qualification in the senior division.
Teachers are needed in all streams, not just Junior & Intermediate Divisions. It's an inconvenience, especially being one of the few universities that offer a French BEd program...
This is dumb, and I can't be the only one to feel this way, and it breaks me that I'll need to spend extra money over and above my tuition to get the same qualifications I could've gotten in 2021 but faster.
It's like at 3:55.... But it's very descriptive. It's for an ENG4U book review thing.
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Is this worth taking? Is it in demand?
I'm trying to plan my teaching career long-term, and I'd love some advice from people who know the education systems.
This is my current plan:
2030: 3-year BSc (French) in Interdisciplinary Science – Laurentian University (Ontario)
2031: BEd (French, Secondary Pathway) – Université de Moncton (New Brunswick)
So my teachables would then end up being... (Because I will have 30 credits in Bio, and more than 18 in chem, which works in favor of Ontario's teachables as well)
Intermediate/Senior Biology/Biologie* (french equivalent, which would be posted)
Intermediate/Senior Chemistry/Chimie* (french equivalent, which would be posted)
Then once I graduate I plan on getting these AQ's to help my hireability, and get up to A4.
Senior Division, Science - General
Special Education, Part 1
Senior Division, Environmental Science
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The reason I'm considering doing my BEd in New Brunswick is that I've heard it's less competitive than Ontario and that it may be easier to get into teacher's college there. My long-term goal is still to become an Ontario secondary school teacher, preferably in a French-language school board.... And UOttawa is pretty competitive, and Laurentian and UOF don't have my teachable combo available.
I'm wondering whether this plan actually gives me any advantage, or if I'd be better off just staying in Ontario for my BEd instead?.... And needing multiple ABQ's once I graduate...
For those of you who have experience with either province:
I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who's gone through this process or works in either province. Thanks!
UOttawa: very competitive,
Université de l'Ontario francais: doesn't offer the teachable combo I want. (they only do one or the other)
Laurentian: does not offer I/S streams anymore, so I'd need 2 ABQs once I'm done...
I feel like the French community barely has any options anymore. Any recommendations of out-of-province or in province unis that offer a BEd with Biology and Chemistry I/S Teachables in French?
Debating on going to study my BEd at the University of Moncton (Université de Moncton) in New Brunswick in the French language BEd in the secondary stream.
The only French BEd that offers the teachables I want (I/S Bio and Chem) is UOttawa and it’s a bit competitive, UdeMoncton is way less competitive. So just wondering how easy it would be to transfer those teachables to OCT once I graduate?.. thank you.
Thanks to anyone who can help! :)
I have a strict chem teacher next year and I have no choice but to take it with her (she's our only chem teacher), so I'd like to pre-learn a little bit, even if it's just unit 1. I want a good grade buffer for the first report card.
Any resources, advice or past coursework would be appreciated.
I’m planning to apply to Laurentian University this fall (2026) for the Interdisciplinary Science + Concurrent Education program (French Streams).
Right now, I have about an 84% average in my top six Grade 11 courses (82% overall). I haven’t received my official final grades yet since I just finished my exams, but I don’t expect my average to change much.
I know Grade 12 marks are the most important, but I’d like to apply early for some peace of mind.
For those who have gone through the admissions process at Laurentian (or Ontario universities in general), how does early admission usually work? How much do Grade 11 marks matter, and what can I expect if I apply as soon as applications open?
I'm trying to get a better idea of how applicants with averages similar to mine tend to fare during the early rounds.
So I currently have about an 84% average in my top six Grade 11 courses (82% overall).
I haven't received my official final grades yet since I just finished writing my exams, but I don't expect my average to change much... I know grade 12 counts most, but I wanna apply early just so I feel more confident once I secure a position.
I'm planning to apply to Laurentian University this upcoming fall of 2026 for the Interdisciplinary Science + Concurrent Education program (French Streams).
Based on my current average, do you think I have a good chance of being admitted early?
Minimum entry average is 70%, but that's to be "considered"... I'm freaking out...
So I currently have about an 84% average in my top six Grade 11 courses (82% overall).
I haven't received my official final grades yet since I just finished writing my exams, but I don't expect my average to change much... I know grade 12 counts most, but I wanna apply early just so I feel more confident once I secure a position.
I'm planning to apply to Laurentian University this upcoming fall of 2026 for the Interdisciplinary Science + Concurrent Education program (French Streams).
Based on my current average, do you think I have a good chance of being admitted early?
Minimum entry average is 70%, but that's to be "considered"... I'm freaking out...
So I currently have about an 84% average in my top six Grade 11 courses (82% overall).
I haven't received my official final grades yet since I just finished writing my exams, but I don't expect my average to change much... I know grade 12 counts most, but I wanna apply early just so I feel more confident once I secure a position.
I'm planning to apply to Laurentian University this upcoming fall of 2026 for the Interdisciplinary Science + Concurrent Education program (French Streams).
Based on my current average, do you think I have a good chance of being admitted early?
Minimum Entry Average is 70%, but that's to be "considered"... I'm freaking out.
I'm curious what other educators think about this. Should K–12 teachers have LinkedIn profiles?....
I know university professors often use LinkedIn for networking, research, and sharing their work, but I don't see many elementary or high school teachers on there... If I do, it's a blank profile picture with their education at most... At the same time, teaching is a professional career, and LinkedIn seems useful for connecting with other educators, finding professional development opportunities, showcasing your education & awards, and potentially opening doors to future positions... Is LinkedIn becoming more common in education, or is it still mainly a university/professional industry tool?
For teachers here: the main question lol...
Do you have a LinkedIn profile? If so, has it been useful? If not, why not?
For administrators or hiring committees: Do you ever look at applicants' LinkedIn profiles when hiring teachers?....