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Professional Development Program
International Teacher Education Module (ITEM)
ITEM focuses on the internationalization of education and encourages student teachers to develop global perspectives. Examine issues and challenges students and teachers face in B.C. schools where diversity, global education, English-as-an-additional-language and intercultural communication have become critical and integral components of the curriculum and classroom life.
Focusing on the "internationalization" of education, ITEM offers student teachers an intensive experience of living in unique communities abroad to develop global perspectives and intercultural competencies.
First introduced in 1996 with partners in Mexico, ITEM has since given student teachers the opportunity to explore life and education in countries such as Trinidad and Tobago, China, and India.
This unique module is for student teachers interested in international education, intercultural communication, English-as-an-additional-language – and an exciting experience abroad – which will allow them to develop unique perspectives informing their teaching practice (whether locally or globally).
DESIGNED FOR
Student teachers interested in examining issues and challenges faced by students and teachers in B.C. schools where diversity, global education, English-as-an-additional-language and intercultural communication have become critical and integral components of the curriculum and classroom life.
ITEM Deposit & Payment Schedule: Fall 2025 intake
Deposit deadline: $500 non-refundable deposit required to secure offer/seat - due 7 days upon receiving an admissions offer to ITEM (aligns with offer acceptance deadline)
Payment deadline: 1st deposit in 30 days from initial deposit/offer acceptance received ($3,250); final balance in 60 days from the first deposit/offer acceptance ($3,250)
Award Opportunity
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion International Mobility Award
STUDENT STORIES
"Teaching me why I want to be a teacher, and how I want to teach my future classrooms and students."
David Lee, 2015 Graduate
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