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Bachelor of Education (Elementary)
The Bachelor of Education (Elementary) degree prepares you to teach in schools in British Columbia and in provinces and territories across Canada as well as around the world wherever the BC School Curriculum is taught.
Program Philosophy, Vision, and Mission
The TRU B.Ed. elementary program, in collaboration with the wider educational community, is dedicated to developing exemplary teachers. Graduates of the program will be knowledgeable about effective pedagogies, critical and reflective about their own practice, guided by ethically responsible professional conduct, and become lifelong learners. Our graduates will have a rich teaching repertoire based on robust understanding of Indigenous perspectives, worldviews and ways of knowing and being, as well as anti-oppressive, anti-racist education, and equity, diversity and inclusion. Graduates’ teaching repertoire is grounded on relevant educational research, which guides adjustments to practice. Their teaching repertoire will allow them to create multiple paths to knowledge, positive relationships, and collaborative learning environments. Additionally, graduates will employ a variety of methods to assess and report student growth and understanding.
As a successful graduate, you receive a Bachelor of Education (Elementary) degree and qualify for a professional teaching certificate issued by the BC Ministry of Education, Teacher Regulation Branch (TRB). This degree and certification qualifies you to teach the BC School Curriculum for grades Kindergarten to 12 (K-12) in public and private schools.
The program integrates theoretical study with experiential learning. It begins in September of each year and runs for two successive years.
This program is only offered as in-person on-campus studies at the TRU campus in Kamloops, B.C.
A great time to be a teacher
Career opportunities for teachers are taking off.
“There hasn’t been such a great time to be a teacher in decades,” says Dr. John Churchley. “There is more funding for teaching positions, student enrolment has stabilized and there is an exciting re-designed curriculum.”
Read MoreWhat students say
I had a wonderful experience throughout the BEd (Elementary) program. The program truly equipped and prepared me for virtually any situation that might arise in the teaching profession. I benefited greatly from the small class sizes, and the personable and caring faculty in all aspects of the program. Michael Wood, Bachelor of Education graduate
My journey through the BEd program was everything I hoped for and more! It has helped shape the person I have become. The knowledge and experience I gained throughout the program has been pivotal in building a strong foundation for who I strive to be as a teacher. Laura Gatenby, Bachelor of Education graduate
