Teacher Preparation

Teach For Canada’s Summer Enrichment Program

The Summer Enrichment Program is the cornerstone of Teach For Canada’s community-focused preparation program. It is led by Indigenous leaders, northern teachers, and education experts. It helps teachers to learn about the histories and cultures of northern First Nations, to adopt culturally-relevant pedagogies, and to establish effective self-care practices.

The 2021 Teach For Canada cohort of teachers joined Indigenous leaders, northern teachers, and education experts online for a unique two-week Summer Enrichment Program this past July. Teach For Canada braided tradition, history, and pedagogy with technology to create an exciting and memorable virtual learning experience.

See an example of the Summer Enrichment Program Agenda and Presenter Biographies for the 2022 Summer Enrichment Program for more details.

A Preparation Program

Focus 1: Culture

Teachers learn about First Nations’ histories, cultures, languages, traditions, and contemporary realities.

Focus 2: Community

Teachers will learn about community values and governance, local traditions and local knowledge. Teachers will also meet with members of the First Nations where they will teach to ask community-specific questions.

Focus 3: Classroom

Teachers learn culturally-responsive pedagogy, outdoor education, and classroom strategies. They are coached to develop professional and personal goals and concrete self-care strategies.