Faculty of Education
Oki, and welcome to the University of Lethbridge. Our University's Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. The University of Lethbridge is located in traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory. We honour the Blackfoot people and their traditional ways of knowing in caring for this land, as well as all Indigenous Peoples who have helped shape and continue to strengthen our University community.
In the Faculty of Education at the University of Lethbridge, students benefit from one of the most unique teacher training programs in the country. With 27 weeks of practical classroom experience, students receive more than twice the amount required for teacher certification in Alberta. Students will also be qualified to teach in both secondary and elementary classrooms, creating vast opportunities throughout their careers as educators. In 2020, 98% of students surveyed indicated they were employed in the education field throughout Alberta, Canada and internationally.
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Faculty of Education Stories
Nicole Spence, Program Assistant II, Faculty of Education
As Program Assistant for the Faculty of Education, Nicole Spence helps students throughout their academic journey at ULethbridge.
Brave spaces for vulnerable conversations: Advocating for tangible EDI initiatives in academia
Working to make academic spaces more equitable and welcoming for racialized individuals has always been a labour of love for Dr. Sandra Dixon, and one she feels the weight of at times.
How two ULethbridge researchers are empowering teachers in southern Alberta schools
Reading is at the root of learning, and the teaching of reading has been a key interest of a pair of University of Lethbridge teacher educators for a long time, albeit in different ways.
Shining Student Courtlynd Cherpin
Courtlynd Cherpin chose the University of Lethbridge for its exceptional education program and cutting-edge facilities like the Science Commons. Her dedication to understanding science is evident in her summer research experiences, particularly …
Faculty of Education Shining Graduate Student Helen Wandera
Shining Graduate Student Helen Wandera decided to pursue a Master of Education because of her belief in the importance of continued education.
Education Shining Student Rachele Preston juggling student leadership and becoming a teacher
Faculty of Education Shining Student Rachele Preston has taken every chance to get involved with the campus community during her time at the University of Lethbridge.