Erin McGinley

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Welcome to our last AM(A)A session. Tonight our topic is: Continuing My Professional Journey. Who is out there tonight?

Hi! I am happy to help you. I notice from your profile that you are passionate about Health and Fitness. Did you know there is a masters program now open for applications that may interest you? Here's the link: http://pdce.educ.ubc.ca/med-in-physical-education-pe15/ This program is designed to support teachers and their busy schedules. Take a look and let me know if you have any questions.

Sorry, I will be teaching EDCP 325 and 327 this summer!

Yes, I taught two courses last year EDCP 420: Advanced Elem PE and EDCP 327: Special Topics in Health. I will be teaching EDCP 325: Approaches to Health and EDCP 327: Special Topics in Health. This is a great for teachers looking for a Diploma in Home Ec or Physical Education.

Here is Sarah's response to my question below: Great question! Many of our programs are offered online or take place face-to-face in school districts. For instance, the MEd in Home Economics Education (HEE3) is a fully online program, with the next cohort starting in September 2015. This is a part time MEd that can teachers can pursue while they are teaching. Interested participants can take part in one of two info session to learn more about this option – these are scheduled for Dec. 9th and Jan. 15th. Here's the direct link with more info: http://pdce.educ.ubc.ca/master-home-economics-heel-program/

I know that many teachers may not be able to be a full time student or make courses on campus. Do you have options to allow teachers to be able to access programs more easily?

This is great Sarah! We would love for you to share :)