Teacher Preparation

Teach For Canada’s Summer Enrichment Program

Teach For Canada provides selected teachers with three weeks of preparation. The Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) 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 history and culture of northern First Nations, to adopt culturally-relevant pedagogies, to visit a First Nation, and to establish effective self-care practices.

See the 2018 Summer Enrichment Program Agenda and Presenter Biographies for the 2018 Summer Enrichment Program.

A Three Week Program

Week 1: Culture

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

Week 2: Community

Teachers meet with members of the First Nations where they will teach to ask community-specific questions. Teachers also travel to one of our community partners for a four-night experiential learning trip.

Week 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.

When

July 13th to August 4th, 2019

Where

Lakehead University (Thunder Bay) and four days in a northern community partner

Why

Prepare you for teaching and living in the North

How

Teachers participate in facilitator-led workshops and interactive activities. Teach For Canada covers all costs including transportation, accommodation, and meals.

Who

All Teach for Canada teachers must attend
Indigenous leaders, northern teachers, and education experts will
lead sessions
Education directors and principals from community partners will
join for several days
Many Teach For Canada teachers and staff will join