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Teacher Education

Students

Three students sit together at a table in a bright, airy classroom, working together and chatting. On the table are two notebooks and an ipad.

Dimensions of Professional Practice

The Dimensions of Professional Practice are a set of principles that shape your growth as a teacher, from coursework through practicum and beyond. 

See Dimensions of Professional Practice

Program Guide

At the start of your program, all Teacher Education students will receive a printed Teacher Education Program Guide in English or French. The guide includes important information about developing your professional teaching practice, a month-by-month calendar, worksheets, resources and UVic policies that you'll want to reference during your program. 

View & download the Program Guide - English
6.52MB PDF file
View & download the Program Guide - French
3.83MB PDF file

Brightspace

Brightspace is UVic's central course hub and primary Learning Management System. It's where you'll find your course outlines, assignments, and practicum materials. Check out the Brightspace Student Guide for tips on how to get started.

Visit UVic Brightspace

Education Students' Assocation

The Education Students' Association (EDSA) is a student-run organization that serves undergraduate students in the Faculty of Education through funding for professional development, organizing social activities, providing student representation on faculty committees and sharing resources. Visit the EDSA website or follow @UVicEDSA on Instagram to learn more and get involved.

Visit the EDSA website

Resources

UVic offers a wide range of supports for students, including academic advising, career services, mental health resources and financial aid.

UVic offers a full range of wellness supports to support your mental, physical, and social well-being throughout your program. 

Getting involved in on-campus events is a great way to build community and make connections. Check out the UVic event calendar to find out what's going on. 

Academic supports are available to UVic students to help you excel in your studies. Explore learning resources and access academic advising. 

French language resources are available to all Teacher Education candidates. Get involved with Passeport franco through the Faculty of Education and explore additional French language resources available through the School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures.

Continuing Teacher Education offers course packages and professional learning options that can count toward a BC TQS salary upgrade.

Awards & funding

Whether you're just exploring a career in teaching or you've already started your program, there's funding available to support you. 

Faculty of Education Awards

The Faculty of Education offers awards, scholarships and bursaries specifically for our students, from travel funding for practicum and conferences to scholarships recognizing academic and community achievement. 

Student Awards & Financial Aid (SAFA)

SAFA is UVic's central hub for scholarships, bursaries, loans and work study, open to students across every faculty, including Education. Search their databases to find awards you may qualify for. 

After you graduate

Graduation is the formal awarding of your credential by the University of Victoria Senate. You must apply to graduate in order to receive your diploma — it doesn't happen automatically when you finish your coursework. Visit UVic's [graduation page] for timelines, fees, and everything you need to do.

To teach in BC's public and independent school systems, you need a certificate from the Teacher Regulation Branch (TRB). The TEO will send your 'recommend for certification' once your coursework and final practicum report are confirmed. Important: UVic does not send your transcripts, you must order them yourself from every post-secondary institution you've attended.

The Teacher Qualification Service (TQS) determines your salary category, which affects what you'll earn as a teacher. The TEO sends your recommendation for certification to the TQS at the same time as the TRB—but again, you are responsible for ordering your own transcripts from all institutions attended.

Most BC school districts use Make a Future as their primary application portal. Some districts interview teacher candidates during the final week of practicum; others have different timelines depending on their need for Teachers on Call (ToCs). Check district websites directly for the most current hiring information.

Already certified and looking to keep growing? UVic's Continuing Teacher Education program offers professional learning packages in areas like technology, arts, music and personalized learning, many of which count toward a TQS salary upgrade.

Your B.Ed. is the start of your career, and your connection to UVic doesn’t have to end at convocation. As a new grad, you’re a lifelong member of the UVic Alumni Association, joining a network of more than 160,000 alumni worldwide. Staying in touch gets you career support, invitations to alumni events, and exclusive discounts and services. It also keeps you connected to a community of fellow educators as you move into the classroom.

Explore ways to get involved as a UVic alum