Opportunities+for+BEd+Students

=Opportunities for BEd Students=

The BEd Faculty has sent along some opportunities that might be of interest to you. As more come in they will be posted here as well

If you have any opportunities you would like to share with the class please contact the Executive and we would be happy to post information here.


 * Money Money Money!**

Valued at a minimum of $600. Bursaries awarded annually to students in financial need who demonstrate good academic standing. Preferred distribution of the bursaries is to full-time students in the following programmes: Criminology, Education (one for a mature student), and Social Work (one for a mature student). Donors: The Colter Family. If you are interested, please outline why you would be a good recipient for the award. You can submit your application to me (BMH314 or by email scalhoun@stu.ca ) by** noon on Friday, October 1st, 2010 **.
 * Colter Family Bursaries **


 * Teach in Bhutan**

//An email from Kristen Scott - Program Manager, The Bhutan Canada Foundation//

The Bhutan Canada Foundation is currently recruiting qualified teachers to teach in primary and secondary schools in Bhutan for the 2011 school year, which runs February 2011 through December 2011.

We are committed to improving education in Bhutan in partnership with His Majesty's Government, through the provisioning of teachers, materials and scholarships.

This is an incredible opportunity for teachers to gain valuable international teaching experience and travel to one of the most beautiful and remote parts of the world.

Information about the Foundation:

The Bhutan Canada Foundation 146 Yorkville Avenue Toronto, ON M5R 1C2 Tel. (416) 960-3552

www.teachinbhutan.org www.bhutancanada.org http://teachinbhutan.blogspot.com

Supporting documents:


 * NBACL Front Line Worker Institute **


 * November 16-18th 2010, 9 am-5 pm**
 * Fredericton Inn, Fredericton, NB**

The Front Line Worker Institute, an initiative of the New Brunswick Association for Community Living, focuses on building the capacity of workers in the field to assist children and adults with an intellectual disability and their families. Participants of the Institute will be inspired to: REGISTRATION FEE: $300
 * Explore the values and attitudes that underlie community support work and develop a greater understanding of the goals, values and history of the disability movement
 * Explore personal values, beliefs and practices and the impact of these on individuals served by Front Line Workers
 * Enhance understanding of self: self-concept, personality preferences, and learning styles and their influence on the “self-reflective” Front Line Worker
 * Enhance understanding of teams and team development, and the dynamics of positive teamwork
 * Enhance interpersonal communication skills, conflict resolution skills, and the ability to work together and solve problems
 * Develop a greater understanding of how to apply the philosophy and values of the disability movement in the workplace

WHAT’S INCLUDED: Registration fee includes three training days and the online learning component as well as nutrition breaks and lunch. All learning materials are also included in the cost.

The Front Line Worker Institute consists of a 3 day Training Institute and post-Institute online learning activities.


 * Space is limited so please reserve early! **

**rpilson@nbacl.nb.ca** ** 506-453-8635 **
 * TO REGISTER, PLEASE CONTACT: **
 * Rebecca Pilson, Administrative Planning Coordinator, NBACL **