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[Weigookin74]

Those who came over here and taught, then got a B.Ed later on. What's the best way to do it? I had a lot of money problems and stress when I went to uni. Long story, short, my marks ended up being average. Some really high and some really low. Theoretically, these programs would demand high marks from an undergrad degree. Also, my degree is a BBA. Anyways, I want to hear some feedback on uni programs that can accept me. I will have a few years experience teaching in public schools here, though it's not the same. I can go to school in North America or in some other place like New Zealand or do part of it online. I don't care what kind of rep the school has, so long as I can get certified. Mostly, I'd just want to teach abroad in foriegn countries anyways. It would prob be a couple of years before I get around to doing this.

Just want some advice from people who have done this or will do this. My academic record scares me the most. But I am hoing there are ways around it.

[smurfetta]

I went back to Canada and got my B.Ed after teaching in Korea for a few years. I think that it was my teaching experience in Korea that really helped me get accepted to both of the universities that I applied to. You don't have to have a super high gpa to get into a B.Ed program.

[ttompatz]

[waseige1]

There is an online program at abcte.org for the states.

Just read carefully and insure what you want to teach is accepted in the state you want to teach it.

It has limited acceptance across the states.

I also might add, their tests are not easy. They are VERY hard.

[Weigookin74]

Thanks guys. I'm just looking for something that lets me teach in foriegn countries. Asia or wherever that's wants Teacher certification. My goal wouldn't be to be a teacher back in Canada. Don't know if you should say that in admissions interviews. I do have some high mark courses that could be transferred. I think a mark of "C" or higher makes a course eligible for transfer. I was hoping for the one or two year program and not having to do my whole 4 years over again. Though if I have enough credits with decent marks that could transfer, prob wouldn't have to do 4 years. I've heard of some Canadian teachers going to New Zealand to study as it was easier to get in to a school. Not as competitive?

Over all I'm a "C" or "C-" average. Not because of lack of intelligence but due to money problems and a lot of other stresses in my life at that time. Working part time jobs, etc. I think many Ed programs require a "C+" or "B-" minimum entrance. But again, my experience and maturity might over ride these. That's really the 64 million dollar question for me and why I wanted to know what other users here have experienced.

[Weigookin74]

Also, I had heard of some University from Ontario that does online and can certify you in Ontario. I'll be darned if I can't remember what the exact details were. This was 2 or 3 years ago I read about it on here.

[waseige1]

[Weigookin74]

[smurfetta]

I did a post-degree B.Ed and found that I was a much better student than I was during my previous degree. It helped that I was part of a cohort. I really enjoyed my B.Ed program way more than my first degree.

I was told in my interview that I should consider teaching in international schools when I finished. I even had an option to do one of my practicums overseas.

I looked into studying in Australia and New Zealand. There are two recruiting agencies that help Canadians get into universities down under.

www.canteach.net
www.teach.ca

I considered this option but decided that it would be much cheaper to do it at home. Plus, now I have the option of teaching at home or abroad.

[smurfetta]

[waseige1]

[ttompatz]

Canadian citizen and wanting to pick up a post grad B.Ed then places like VIU offer a decent option and you would qualify for the "domestic student" rate rather than paying the fees as an international student.

http://www.viu.ca/calendar/Education/postbaccalaureatefulltime.asp
http://www.viu.ca/calendar/Education/PostBaccalaureateEducationFees.asp

http://www.viu.ca/calendar/

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[nikki15]

If you prefer to do your B.Ed back in Canada I suggest applying to Lakehead. It's further up north in Ontario so it doesn't get as many applicants. Therefore their admission standards are lower. Most Teachers Colleges in Ontario expect at least a 70% average, and they take your top 10 credits. Look at how much the school weighs your grades vs. your experience profile. Apply to those that weigh the experience profile higher.

I do believe it tends to be easier to get into B.Ed programs in Australia, and I have known a couple people who have gone there and loved it.

[northway]

[smurfetta]