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AndyinHK
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| Hi... To clarify my response... my Canadian friends are studying for a PGDE at HKU. One is from B.C. the other is from New Brunswick. They told me that the diploma would not qualify them to teach in Canada. But they also said that it was difficult for people living in Canada to switch from one province to another with teaching credentials. |
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crashcity
Joined: 13 May 2005
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Location: Taiwan
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| Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 9:39 am Post subject: Canadians doing PGDE |
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| They told me that the diploma would not qualify them to teach in Canada. But they also said that it was difficult for people living in Canada to switch from one province to another with teaching credentials. |
Hi Andy, thanks for the reply. You're right a PGDE alone does not qualify anyone to teach in Canada...and it can be quite the process transferring credential between provinces. That said, both can be done. A PGDE from a foreign country that is considered a teaching credential where it is issued would be submitted for assessment and any deficiencies (ie canadian content/provincial stipulations) would have to be made up [see extra info below]. a PGDE (PBDE) issued in Canada however would be innsufficient however because it is not considered a teaching credential in any province of the country. A PGDE issued from the UK (for example) would be though b/c it is considered their teaching credential.
I guess what I really want/need to know is if the HKU PGDE is considered the teaching qualification for HK and, if so, in what light would be assessed in BC/Canada. Also, does the HK PGDE still enable you to apply for PNET?
Sorry for the rambling... and thanks again. The info below might be helpful for your canadian mates as well. How are you liking the program?
From CMEC:
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Category #1
Applicants who have completed a minimum of four years of postsecondary education 1 and hold a degree(s) completed at a university that is a member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada or any other university degree(s) deemed equivalent by the receiving province or territory, will be issued a teaching credential in the receiving province or territory based on the following.
An applicant who satisfies the basic requirements of the receiving province or territory will be granted a teaching credential by the receiving province or territory.
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An applicant who does not satisfy all requirements of the receiving province or territory will be granted a teaching credential valid for a period of time (to be determined by the receiving province or territory) � said time period to be reasonable, in the circumstances � during which time the teacher will be required to complete successfully any outstanding academic/professional preparation requirements of the receiving province or territory.
Category #2
Applicants who hold a degree/diploma in vocational, technical, or technological studies equivalent to the requirements of the receiving province or territory will be issued a teaching credential by the receiving province or territory based on the following.
Applicants who satisfy the equivalent standards, including any work experience requirements, of the receiving province or territory will be granted an appropriate teaching credential by the receiving province or territory. In some instances, the teacher may be required to complete successfully any outstanding academic/professional preparation requirements of the receiving province or territory during the validity period of the teaching credential.
Category #3
Applicants who hold a teaching credential based on academic/professional preparation that does not fall into either of the above two categories will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the receiving province or territory, and may be granted a teaching credential in the receiving province or territory if they meet the necessary equivalent academic/professional preparation. In some instances, the teacher may be required to complete successfully any outstanding academic/professional preparation requirements of the receiving province or territory during the validity period of the teaching credential. |
The BCCT site is down so can't get the info from BC as yet. |
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