Description
This program develops the knowledge and skills you need to be certified as a vocational teacher by Manitoba Education.
You will study teaching methodology, the development and assessment of vocational courses, computer applications, and the design of facilities for delivery of vocational education programs. You will spend 18 weeks of the program in a teaching practicum at a local high school.
Upon acceptance into the program, you will receive credit for up to 45 credit hours toward the Vocational Training and Related Work Experience course.
Upon successful completion of this program, you will receive a diploma from Red River College and be eligible for a Special Vocational Teaching certificate issued by Manitoba Education.
This program makes up the first three years of the five-year Joint RRC - University of Winnipeg Bachelor of Education Degree with a major in vocational education. The fourth and fifth years are taught at the University of Winnipeg.
However, if you apply within 6 weeks of the program start date, admission requirements are due within 5 days of applying.
Not all Red Seal and designated trades are considered teachable technical vocational subject areas in Manitoba provincial secondary schools. A listing of Red Seal and designated trades can be found on the Apprenticeship Manitoba website.
Regular Admission Requirements
Program Progression Requirements
Program progression requirements are not due within 30 days of applying. These requirements have expiration dates and should be completed close to your program start date. Further information will be provided by the College at a later date.
Prior to registration into your practicum placement, you will be required to submit the following:
If you have a criminal record you may not be able to complete the program.
If you are listed on a Child Abuse Registry you will not be able to complete the program.
| Location | Start Date | Apply Link |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Campus | Aug 10, 2020 | Apply now |
Students may apply for financial assistance through the Manitoba Student Aid program. For general information on applying please call 204-945-6321 or 1-800-204-1685, or visit their website at www.manitobastudentaid.ca, which also includes an online application. For detailed information, please visit one of the RRC Student Service Centres or call 204-632-2327. Applicants requiring financial assistance should complete their student loan applications well in advance of the class start date.
Red River College is a participating institution in the HigherEdPoints program. Through this program, students are able to convert Aeroplan® Miles and TD Points into funds to help cover their tuition. Family members and friends can also contribute to a student’s education by converting their loyalty points - anyone can donate their points to an individual student.
Visit the HigherEdPoints website for more information about the program and/or to set up an account to convert your points.
| English Language Assessment | Minimum Required Levels | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L - Listening, S - Speaking, R - Reading, W - Writing | L | S | R | W |
| AEPUCE (Academic English Program of University and College Entrance ) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| CLB (LINC)
(Canadian Language Benchmark (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada))
Canadian Citizens: LINC programs are not available. | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| CanTEST
(Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees)
RRC Institutional or Official CanTEST accepted EXCEPT for the Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) program. The MLS program requires the Official CanTEST (the RRC Institutional CanTEST will not be accepted). | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| IELTS - Academic (International English Language Testing System) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| TOEFL-iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet Based Test) | 20 | 20 | 19 | 24 |
The Red River College Technical Vocational Teacher Education accelerated one-year program makes up the first three years of the five-year Joint Red River College - University of Winnipeg Bachelor of Education Degree with a major in vocational education.
Year 1
Students receive credit for the following upon acceptance into the RRC accelerated program
RRC Vocational Training and Related Work Experience (45 credit hours)
Year 2
Students complete the following as part of the RRC accelerated program
RRC Training and Work Experience
RRC Liberal Arts/Science Course Work - communications, math/science, microcomputers, social science
RRC Seminar and School Experience
Year 3
Students complete the following as part of the RRC accelerated program
RRC Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment – Vocational Education
RRC Educational Psychology
RRC Organizing Vocational Education Facilities
RRC Principles of Vocational Education
RRC Audio Visual and Technical Education
RRC Student Teaching Practicum – Vocational Education
Graduates will receive a Diploma in Vocational Teacher Education and eligibility for a Permanent Special Vocational Teaching Certificate.
Year 4
U of W Arts/Science course work in teachable minor
U of W Arts/Science electives
Year 5
U of W Education Electives
U of W Reading in Content Areas
U of W Educational Policy
U of W Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment – Teachable Minor
U of W Student Teaching Practicum – Teachable Minor
This course involves reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The basic purpose is to create an increased awareness of the communication process. It is designed to interest and inform, provoke and challenge. Students are presented with both theoretical and practical concepts, emphasis being placed on their application within the education structure.
This course provides exposure to the use of computers and common productivity software such as word processing, presentations and spreadsheets. Microsoft Office will be used as the software package for this course.
This course examines a wide variety of assessment targets and analyzes their purpose, techniques, and quality indicators. The focus is on teacher-prepared tests and techniques through methods such as observation; written, oral, and performance tests; peer-and self-reports; portfolio documentation; and direct personal communication used to assess the different learning targets. The course culminates with an analysis of methods of interpreting assessment results and providing feedback and direction that promotes on-going improved instructional decision-making and learning.
This introductory course is the first in a series of courses offered in the Technical Vocational Education program, and is designed to provide beginning instructors with the basic skills to begin teaching in an applied educational environment. The course will focus on the ideals of effective instruction, adult learning and motivation, learning outcomes, lesson planning, course outlines, and the basics of classroom management. This course is a prerequisite to all courses in the Technical Vocational Teacher Education program.
The focus of this introductory course is on the creation of effective learning environments and the use of teaching strategies and techniques. The theoretical foundation and practical application of a variety of teaching approaches, lesson planning, questioning techniques, active lectures, and demonstrations will be explored and critically assessed within the context of sound curriculum design principles and processes. The overall focus is on the application of newly learned information to the classroom. A classroom simulation will take place where the student’s presentation is videotaped and will be reviewed for reflection and evaluation.
This course provides instruction in the planning, organization, and management of several types of vocational education facilities and an introduction to the different organizational and delivery systems used in vocational education programs. The scope of this course includes the preparation of instruction in a laboratory including: plan of organization and management, indicating the necessary equipment, materials and supplies, methods of purchasing and budgeting, and financial control and inventory procedures. In addition, sources of revenue and alternative delivery systems will be examined. Additional topics will include adaptations for disadvantaged students, motivation and learning environment management, and adult learners.
The focus of this course is on curriculum design in the area of Technical Vocational Education. Students will develop a course of study directly related to their subject specialty using a sequential process of formulating, selecting, and organizing course material. This course presents an organized format that potential teachers can apply to future courses to be planned and delivered. Students will study topics that include learning models, learner needs, learning outcomes, assessment, evaluation, structural frameworks, and instructional analysis.
The focus of this course is to develop a critical understanding of vocational/technical/applied education, both its historical development and its current practice. This course is designed to encourage critical thinking and analysis of the foundations of vocational education: historical roots, socioeconomic context, philosophical approaches, as well as current issues and barriers to participation. Students will also explore delivery structures of applied education including colleges, and reflect upon their successes and limitations. By understanding the foundations of vocational education, students will be clearer about their own beliefs, values, and choices as educators in vocational-technical training institutions and systems.
This course will expose students to a complete survey of technologies used in an instructional setting. Digital technology and computer technology have played a major role in transforming this subject area. With the use of these technologies we are able to accomplish many communication and instructional goals more efficiently. It is the intention of this course to provide students with an exposure to a wide variety of instructional technologies and demonstrate them in today’s classroom.
This course covers the foundations of classroom management with an emphasis on the characteristics of an effective teacher. The course will also examine the major causes of unproductive student behaviour and provide a theoretical and philosophical foundation from which to examine approaches that encourage positive student behaviour and achievement and respond to the disruptive behaviour. Other course topics will include lesson design, developing classroom norms and guidelines, as well as structuring the physical environment.
The focus of this course is on differentiating instructional strategies and techniques that respond to the diverse learning styles and needs of learners. The theoretical foundation and practical application of various teaching strategies will be explored and critically assessed within the context of sound curriculum design principles and processes. The overall focus is the application of newly learned information to the classroom. A classroom simulation will take place where students' presentations are videotaped and reviewed for reflection and evaluation.
Applied mathematics involves the basic skills required for a senior high teacher in an applied teaching environment. Integers and algebraic concepts will be reviewed and applied throughout the teaching course. There will be an emphasis on teaching applied math in a vocational setting.
The school experience practicum for the major teaching area (vocational education) is organized through RRC and totals 18 weeks in length. Due to the limited availability of suitable school placements within the city limits, some students may be placed in communities outside of Winnipeg.
The school experience practicum for the major teaching area (vocational education) is organized through RRC and totals 18 weeks in length. Due to the limited availability of suitable school placements within the city limits, some students may be placed in communities outside of Winnipeg.
The school experience practicum for the major teaching area (vocational education) is organized through RRC and totals 18 weeks in length. Due to the limited availability of suitable school placements within the city limits, some students may be placed in communities outside of Winnipeg.
The school experience practicum for the major teaching area (vocational education) is organized through RRC and totals 18 weeks in length. Due to the limited availability of suitable school placements within the city limits, some students may be placed in communities outside of Winnipeg.
This course focuses on the effective application of psychological concepts and principles in the instructional process, the development of teaching strategies and skills, and the perspectives that enhance the learning environment. Students will become familiar with the key conceptual frameworks of educational psychology, and analyze their use in the classroom. Course topics include principles and conditions that facilitate positive learning, action research as an instructor, learning and teaching/leadership styles, the diversity of learners, and the process of transforming assumptions.
On admission to the program, the WKRE-1057 credit is granted for the first 45 credit hours of the program based on meeting the admission requirements for training and work experience in an approved vocational area.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.
Red River College surveys its graduates on an annual basis to collect data related to the graduates’ employment status, salary, occupation and skill use. In addition, graduates are asked to indicate their level of satisfaction regarding the education they received at Red River College.
Visit www.rrc.ca/numbers/reports/graduate-satisfaction for graduate satisfaction and employment reports.
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be eligible for a Permanent Special Vocational Industrial Teaching Certificate issued by Manitoba Education, Training and Youth, and a Diploma from Red River College.
Graduates have found employment in high schools that offer vocational industrial programs and in community colleges.
For general information about this program or how to apply, contact Enrolment Services at 204-632-2327.
For detailed program information, contact:
Teacher Education Office
Room C312, Building C
2055 Notre Dame Avenue
204-632-2300
For information on how to apply to this program, follow the link below.
Every year Red River College surveys students, in all full-time programs, to learn more about their college experience. The questionnaire includes questions about students’ experiences with College programs, facilities, and services offered.
Visit www.rrc.ca/numbers/reports/student-evaluation-of-program for student evaluation of program reports.
Red River College is committed to student success and provides valuable support services to assist in helping students make the most of their time at RRC.
Visit www.rrc.ca/supports for more information.