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. Using guided reflection prompts and synchronous check-in sessions, students in education-related roles can meaningfully connect their external experience to the theory and practice covered in their degree program. This comprehensive reflection process will further develop their growth and skill sets as an educator.
SELF program participants will:
Once all components of the program are complete, experience in the SELF program will be recognized by a certificate of completion.
SELF Applications Open: August 28, 2024
SELF Applications Close: September 22, 2024*
SELF Opportunity Approval Emails: late September/early October
SELF Program Wraps Up: late April
*Because the SELF program is new this year, the application deadline may be affected by the level of participation we see. We may end up closing the program earlier or extending the deadline, depending on the number of students registering in the program.
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.
Criteria for opportunities and roles eligible to be included in the SELF program:
Examples of eligible opportunities:
Opportunities that are not included in the SELF program:
Yes! Students in any year of their program can participate in this program, as long as their opportunity meets the criteria and they can reflect about how their experience connects to theory and practice in education.
Yes! BEd students in any location can participate. The SELF program was developed to meet the evolving needs and development of pre-service teachers, no matter where they live!