Professional Learning Opportunities

Professional Learning Opportunities

Professional Learning Opportunities match Werklund student with experienced educators in the community. These opportunities build on students' coursework and field experiences to prepare them for entry into the teaching profession.

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Arts Co-Curricular Enhancement (ACE)

Pursue five different arts-related experiences to expand your undergraduate education. Complete this program throughout your BEd or MEd program.

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Books to Build On

The Books to Build On: Indigenous Literatures for Learning workshop is intended to equip participants with all necessary tools and information to weave Indigenous ways of knowing through story.

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Canadian Wildlife Federation Workshop Series

Join CWF to explore the fundamentals of environmental education. Participate in a series of interactive workshops including Environmental Education 101, Project WILD, and Below Zero.

Forest research

Mountains to Mole Hills

Pre-service teachers will translate local scientific research into plain language for an Interpretive Trail, developing skills in making complex information accessible. This project helps them connect science with society and culture while working on a collaborative, hands-on learning experience.

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Teacher as Naturalist Series

Join the Biogeosciences Institute (BGI) team for three exciting opportunities to explore your skill set with the Teacher as Naturalist series.

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SELF Program

The Self-Directed Experiential Learning Framework (SELF) program recognizes and enhances the paid and volunteer work that BEd students are engaged in outside of the Werklund School of Education. 

Experiential Learning Check-In & Reflection Opportunities

All participants in Experiential Learning programs are welcome and encouraged to attend at least two of the check-in & reflection sessions below as part of their program. Reflection is an incredibly important part of experiential learning. It encourages students to consider their experience so far and to adjusted as needed as they go forward through the rest of their program, or into the next step of their career.


Check-In & Reflection Sessions

We've started to all registration for the check-in & reflection sessions on Elevate!

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Other Werklund Experiential Learning Events

We have lots of other events and opportunities happening in Werklund Experiential Learning. You can see more information and register through the link below!

Check out what else is going on here!

Questions? Get in touch

Questions? Connect with us!

Caitlin Kane
Experiential Learning Facilitator

wse.experiential@ucalgary.ca