University of Victoria Teacher Education

04/09/2026

Thanks to all faculty, students across campus, families, and community members who attended our Open House Literacy Café - featuring our EDCI 402 students’ creations! Our café was a celebration of learning focused on children’s literature - and tasty treats!

04/02/2026

REMINDER: DEADLINE FOR THE GVRTA BURSARY IS NEXT WEDENSDAY, APRIL 8, 2026.

04/01/2026

Did you know that the DELF B2 is the language proficiency credential most school districts require to teach in French Immersion?

It’s also a very structured exam that benefits greatly from targeted practice.

That’s why Passeport Franco is happy to offer another round of DELF B2 preparation sessions in collaboration with Alliance Française, designed to help you prepare for the June sitting of the DELF B2.

These 4 free sessions will take place online and synchronously once a week throughout May and are open to:
• Teacher Education students
• Prospective Teacher Education students

⚠️ Spaces are limited. Priority will be given to current Teacher Education students and applicants to the program.

📧 Email [email protected] to express your interest.

03/25/2026

“EdSA’s most anticipated event is back! Join them after the Practicum Launch BBQ to create a custom practicum care package for yourself or a friend. They’ll have tons of snacks, stationery, and self-care goodies, as well as card-making supplies!
🗓️ Wednesday, March 25
⏰ 1:45-3:15
📍 MacLaurin D013 (in the basement)

03/12/2026

Did you know that the DELF B2 is the language proficiency credential most school districts require to teach in French Immersion? 🇫🇷

It’s also a very structured exam that benefits greatly from targeted practice.

That’s why Passeport Franco is happy to offer another round of DELF B2 preparation sessions in collaboration with Alliance Française, designed to help you prepare for the June sitting of the DELF B2.

These 4 free sessions will take place online and synchronously once a week throughout May and are open to:
• Teacher Education students
• Prospective Teacher Education students

⚠️ Spaces are limited. Priority will be given to current Teacher Education students and applicants to the program.

📧 Email [email protected] to express your interest.

03/02/2026

It’s time for the BC Teacher Education Network Virtual Gathering! Join us on Thursday, March 19, for a special virtual gathering celebrating the 10 Year Anniversary of BC’s Curriculum.

Hosted by the BC Teacher Education Network, this dynamic morning features keynote conversations and panels with education leaders including Rod Allen, George Abbott, and James Gorman, alongside practicing teachers from across the province. Let’s reflect on the vision, creation, and implementation of BC’s curriculum and imagine what’s next.

Preservice teachers, current teachers, and teacher educators are encouraged to attend - registration is free!

🔗 Register for free & get the zoom link in bio

02/23/2026

That’s a wrap on !! A big thank you and congrats to all who participated. Where will WestCAST 2027 take us?? 🤔❄️

02/13/2026

📣 SAVE THE DATE — Café‑Français
February 24, 2026 • Clearihue C108
Workshop with Martha McKay
🥐 Food and beverages will be included!

If you’re studying to become an elementary or middle‑school teacher, there’s a very good chance you’ll teach a second language (French, Spanish, or another L2) at some point in your career — possibly even during your practicum. So why not take this opportunity to explore a research‑supported approach to language acquisition that can inspire your practice?

Join us for An Introduction to Using TPRS in the L2 Classroom, where Martha McKay will demonstrate how to use TPRS in the classroom.

About Martha McKay:
• Teaching with Comprehensible Input and TPRS since 2014
• Led multiple workshops on TPRS strategies
• 20 years of experience teaching high‑school Spanish
• ELL, French, and Spanish teacher
• Currently teaching at Victoria High School

All teacher education students are welcome!

01/19/2026

The GVRTA has bursaries available for TCs in their final year in the Faculty of Education program. DEADLINE: Wednesday, April 8 2026

01/13/2026

✨ Séances Franco ✨

FR 🇫🇷
Tu veux pratiquer ton français dans un espace bienveillant et sans pression?
Les Séances Franco sont des rencontres hebdomadaires pour parler français, explorer les cultures francophones et réfléchir à l’identité bilingue, tout en rencontrant d’autres étudiant·e·s.

🗣️ Pas de performance ici — on pratique, on échange, on apprend ensemble.
✨ Une fois par mois, un·e invité·e spécial·e (dont un·e enseignant·e d’une école francophone le 30 janvier).

📅 Première séance : vendredi 16 janvier
🕦 11 h 30 – 12 h 20
📍 Cornett A128
🧁 Collations incluses

On y va?

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EN 🇨🇦
Looking for a low-pressure, welcoming space to practice your French?
Séances Franco are weekly gatherings where you can speak French, explore francophone cultures, and connect with other French-speaking students.

🗓️ First session: Friday, January 16
🕦 11:30–12:20
📍 Cornett A128
✨ Monthly guest speakers · snacks provided

12/05/2025