2018 SUMMER INSTITUTE:
A modern interdisciplinary approach spanning grade levels K-9
EDUC 490T 96A | non-credit
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Co-taught by a team of experienced K-9 teachers with specific grade and interest group break-out sessions.
Many teachers are finding that employing a Reggio inspired approach, project and inquiry-based learning, flipped classrooms and integrated cross-curricular studies have created powerful learning experiences. These pedagogical approaches have the potential to transform classroom teaching, driving students to use their strengths as they deeply engage in learning. Student voice has a newfound position of importance in shaping the direction of curriculum. This new curriculum may lead to a shift in the teacher’s mindset with respect to planning, student learning and assessment. This course will explore all these changes. The instructors will co-teach and schedule time for whole group learning and grade or interest group focus time. The course will illustrate possibilities of a modern interdisciplinary approach capable of spanning grade levels K-9 and curricular areas.
In addition, the course will involve active participation, guest speakers, and video presentations. Participants will be involved in teacher inquiry and critical reflection to discover, articulate and explore the interconnections between theory and practice.
- What are possible pedagogical approaches that support teacher and student learning in the new curriculum?
- How can learning be made visible and communicated? What might assessment look like in the new curriculum?
- How can the issues that arise from the implementation of the new curriculum be addressed?
Learning Tasks/Assignments and Expectations
The learning tasks are designed to engage participants in making connections among the principles studied, their beliefs and assumptions, and their experiences and practices in school. These tasks will not be treated as discrete assignments, but as elements of a continuous learning process involving reflection and inquiry. These will include participation, pre-readings and responses, a working portfolio, course readings, daily learning tasks, and presentations. Participants will take away approaches that will allow them to address the re-designed curriculum with greater confidence in September.
Gina Wong
Gina Wong is currently the District Literacy and Assessment Teacher who supports schools in literacy and assessment throughout the Vancouver School District. Over 27 years, her career path reflects continuous learning through various classroom and district roles from being a classroom teacher, resource teacher, Literacy Mentor, Reading Recovery Teacher to Early Literacy/Early Intervention Consultant. Gina is a passionate and dedicated educator who facilitates learning not only when teaching children in the classroom, but also when working with adults in professional learning communities. She continues to facilitate numerous collaborative teacher inquiry groups in literacy, technology, arts and early learning. Gina has published articles on the impact of technology in learning and the inquiry process in professional learning. She is a strong advocate of students and teachers in contributing their voices to educational research and has edited a collection of teachers’ inquiry learning in a published book. In addition, Gina has worked as an instructor and mentor in more than 10 Graduate Field Programs and as a faculty associate in the Professional Development Program in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University. She regularly presents workshops in the areas of literacy, early intervention, early learning, Reggio-inspired approach and assessment. Gina was awarded the Prime Minister’s Certificate of Achievement in 2012 and the Prime Minister’s Certificate of Excellence in 2013.
UBC Campus | Face-to-Face
UBC Campus
Orchard Commons | map
Room 4074
6363 Agronomy Road
Vancouver, BC
July 30 - August 3
8:30 am - 4:30 pm*
*August 1: Noon - 7:00 pm
Monday to Friday
Registration & Fees
There are several pathways for participation in this program. The fees for the program will depend on your registration type.
Non-Credit Registration & Fees
- Non-Credit Registration Fee: $570 + GST
Full payment is required with your online registration in order to reserve your space. We accept payment by credit card or debit card. Please note that should UBC cancel the course, a full refund will be issued.
Refund Policy for Non-Credit Applications: If you would like to withdraw from a course, please submit written notice by to be eligible for a refund (less a $65 administration fee). No refund will be made for cancellations received later than this date, unless a course is cancelled by UBC Faculty of Education.
FAQs: Review the FAQs for Non-Credit Course Registration.
UBC Student Registration
To register in the course for credit, students must be admitted to the UBC Faculty of Education (Vancouver campus); please see "Admission to UBC" below. Once admitted, students may register in the credit course.
Current UBC students can register for credit courses through the Student Service Centre, using their Campus Wide Login (CWL).
Registration opens in early March, see the Summer Session dates for the opening registration date for your student category. Many summer programs fill quickly, early registration is strongly recommended.
- Undergraduate Course (3.0 credits)
EDUC 490T 96A | non-credit |
A limited number of seats are available for graduate students.
Undergraduate student fees apply; see details below.
Credit tuition is calculated on a per-credit basis. Tuition fees are in Canadian dollars and are reviewed annually by the UBC Board of Governors.
For current UBC tuition, visit UBC Tuition Fees for the Education per credit tuition fees.
UBC Students
For current tuition information please refer to the UBC Calendar.
Visiting Graduate Students
Visiting graduate students who wish to take credit courses must register for those courses and will be assessed tuition fees at the prevailing graduate per credit rate, plus authorized student fees.
Tuition fees are subject to review by The University of British Columbia. The Western Deans Agreement does not apply to this course.
Student Assessed Fees
Certain additional fees apply to students who take courses on campus.
Students who meet certain requirements may opt out of the U-Pass and AMS Extended Health and Dental Plan, during the first two weeks of the term.
To see if you qualify for the U-Pass fee exemption, read the U-Pass FAQ information.
If you think you qualify for an exemption, login to the Student Service Centre (SSC) and click on the Financial Summary tab to navigate to the U-Pass fee exemption page.
If you already have medical/dental coverage (other than BC MSP), you may be able to apply for an exemption if you meet certain requirements and follow the opt-out procedures. Visit the Student Service Centre (SSC) for more information.
Students registered in on-campus courses in the summer session are not assessed Health/Dental Plan fees.
Tuition Fee Certificates
Current UBC students may use Tuition Fee Certificates toward tuition or non-credit fees. The certificates do not cover the cost of course materials, texts, or other fees. Contact Professional Development & Community Engagement for more information: 604.822.2013 | pdce.educ@ubc.ca
Admission to UBC
To register in the course for credit, students must be admitted to the UBC Faculty of Education (Vancouver campus).
Undergraduate Students
To register in courses offered for credit you must be admitted to the UBC Faculty of Education, Vancouver campus.
- If you were previously a student here, you will need to apply for re-admission. If you are not applying for a program, you can apply as an unclassified student to receive credit for this course.
- If you are a UBC Okanagan student, or interested in a program offered by UBC Okanagan, please see Admission Categories on the Application & Registration page.
View the Application & Registration page for details, instructions and application forms.
Visiting Graduate Students
To be eligible for admission as a Visiting Graduate Student to UBC, you must be currently registered in a graduate program with good standing at the home university.
For assistance with the online admission procedures, contact the