Description
Technical Vocational Teacher Education - Part-Time develops the knowledge and skills required for Vocational Industrial Teacher certification by Manitoba Education, Training and Youth.
Students will study teaching methodology, the development of courses and computer applications, and the design of facilities for delivery of vocational education programs.
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will receive a diploma from Red River College and be eligible for a Special Vocational Industrial Teaching certificate issued by Manitoba Education and Training.
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.
Students must submit an application (please specify you are applying for the Technical Vocational Teacher Education - Part- time program) and successfully meet all entrance requirements prior to registering for any courses within this program.
DOCUMENT SUBMISSION
Upload Through Your Future Student Account
If you do not have a Future Student Account or require assistance, please contact our Student Service Centre at 204-632-2327.
Internationally Educated Applicants - visit www.rrc.ca/credentials for credential assessment information.
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
After reviewing these admission requirements, apply here
Program Progression Requirements
Program progression requirements are not due within 15 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.
| 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 )
Requirement: Submission of a parchment (certificate) indicating successful completion of the AEPUCE program, including language levels achieved if available. | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| CAEL and CAEL Online (Canadian Academic English Language) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| CLB (LINC)
(Canadian Language Benchmark - Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)
Canadian Citizens: LINC programs are not available. | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Duolingo
(Duolingo English Test)
* MINIMUM OVERAL SCORE OF 115 REQUIRED. There are no minimum required levels for L,S,R,W. Only Duolingo English Test scores that have been verified through the Duolingo English Test Portal will be accepted. | 0* | 0* | 0* | 0* |
| IELTS - Academic
(International English Language Testing System)
Please Note: 3 year expiry date for Nursing Program Applicants | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Password Skills
(An in person English Language Assessment hosted by RRC Polytech)
This in-person, computer-based test is composed of four test modules: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The test takes 3 hours and 5 minutes to complete and is conducted in two parts. The first part assesses reading, listening, and writing, and the second part assesses speaking in a separate room.
Password Skills costs $139 to take through RRC Polytech.
Password Skills is hosted by the RRC Polytech Testing and Assessment Centre: E440, Manitou a bi Bii Daziigae building, on the fourth floor.
If you wish to do Password Skills remotely (not in-person), Password Skills Plus can be taken online. RRC Polytech does not offer Password Skills Plus, but we do accept the results for entry into program.
| 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Password Skills Plus (Password Skills Plus is an online assessment that can be taken instead of Password Skills. ) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| TOEFL-iBT
(Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet Based Test)
To meet the needs of students who are unable to take the TOEFL iBT® test at a test center due to public health concerns, ETS is temporarily offering the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test in selected areas. | 20 | 20 | 19 | 24 |
Course Delivery Options:
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.
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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.
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All students in the Technical Vocational Education program participating in online courses are required to supply their own laptop as outlined by the college Laptop Standard Specifications under Type A Device: Standard.
Students will be responsible for the purchase of specialized software. Information about specialized software will be provided in the course outline.
Do not purchase a laptop until you have been accepted for the program.
The College will also provide information about software, network access, and help desk support if you require assistance. You will have on-campus access to e-mail, College networks, and the Internet.
Off-campus access to the Internet is the responsibility of the student.
Please refer to https://www.rrc.ca/future-students/computer-requirements/ for further information on Computer Requirements for Students.
When you have successfully completed all the required courses in this program, be sure to apply to graduate. Complete details and forms can be found here.
Questions? Please call 694-1789 or 1-866-242-7073 for assistance.
Part-time programs must be completed within 8 years from the start of the first course in the program unless otherwise stated in the program outline.
Students who obtain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.8 or better will graduate with honours. Students will not be granted more than 75% of credit requirements for graduation through transfer of credit. Students with any course failures within their program of study will not be eligible for the honours designation.