September 2026 - Edu-bed-year2 - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Required Professional Learning: Introduction to Neurodiversity in Education now available in UM Learn – Please complete by October 30th, 2026
by Faculty of Education Associate Dean (Undergrad) 29 Sep '26

29 Sep '26

Sent by Joel McFarlane on behalf of Dr. Nadine Bartlett - Associate Professor and Department Head. Dear Bachelor of Education Students, The online professional learning module, Introduction to Neurodiversity in Education: Foundations for Neuro-Inclusive Teaching and Professional Practice, is now available in UM Learn. This professional learning is required and must be completed by October 30, 2026. It is self-paced and will take approximately 4.5 hours to complete. The module has been added to your Practicum course in UM Learn. To access it: 1. Go to Contents in your Practicum course. 1. Select the Introduction to Neurodiversity in Education module. 1. Download the accompanying workbook as a PDF. 1. View the professional learning video by pressing Play. You may complete the professional learning at your own pace and return to it as needed. Once you have completed the professional learning, you will receive a notification that you have earned an award. To access and download your certificate: 1. Go to Assessments > Awards > My Awards in UM Learn. 1. Select Introduction to Neurodiversity in Education. 1. Click Generate Certificate to download your certificate as a PDF. Thank you for your attention to this required professional learning. If you have any questions, please contact Adwoa Amponsa at: amponsa2(a)myumanitoba.ca. Kind regards, Nadine. [cid:e7feeb14-50fa-477f-bfda-878d26f1a2b0] Joel McFarlane Assistant to the Associate Dean Undergraduate and Partnerships Faculty of Education Room 205 Education Building Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 204-474-9015 The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Dene, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

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Additional Winter Electives Announcement
by Faculty of Education Associate Dean (Undergrad) 28 Sep '26

28 Sep '26

Sent by Joel McFarlane on behalf of Dr. Wayne Serebrin, Associate Dean - Undergraduate and Partnerships Hi all, Additional sections of Winter elective courses have been created to help meet the high demand for Education electives in the Winter Term. While these sections were initially reserved for students who did not yet have a full course load, we have now opened registration to all B.Ed. students. These will be available at the beginning of tomorrow, September 29 at 1:00 pm. Please note that a limited number of elective seats will be available to all B.Ed. students for registration in Aurora. Below are the newly added courses and their current availability: Course Name Date and Time Seats Available Description EDUA 3422 A42 (crn 67078) - An Introduction to Childhood Trauma and Its Impact in the Classroom **Meets the Inclusive Education /Diversity requirement Tuesday/Thursday 1:30pm to 3:20pm 1 This course provides a foundation for introducing teacher candidates to the impact of childhood trauma and the educator’s ongoing role as they support students’ academic and social-emotional development. May not be held with EDUA 3502 when titled "An Introduction to Childhood Trauma and Its Impact in the Classroom." EDUB 3406 A42 (crn 67076) – Indigenous Perspectives and the Curriculum **Meets the Indigenous Education requirement Tuesday/Thursday 8:30am to 10:20am 5 The course will focus on fostering teacher candidates’ pedagogical knowledge, orientations and capabilities for developing and implementing curricula for kindergarten through to Grade 12 that reflect Indigenous perspectives. EDUB 3502 T03 (crn 67075) - Teaching/Teacher on the Move: Relationship, Place, and Becoming in Education Wednesday/Friday 1:30pm to 3:20pm 12 Teaching/Teacher on the Move: Relationship, Place, and Becoming in Education" invites students to explore teaching as a relational, responsive, and evolving practice. Through movement between indoor and outdoor learning spaces, participants will investigate how relationships with Land, Place, community, self, and learners shape who they are becoming as educators. This course is founded on the premise that becoming an educator begins with learning to notice—our relationships, our assumptions, the stories embedded in places, and the responsibilities that emerge from living together in a shared world. EDUB 3510 A38 (crn 67077) Language Awareness for Teachers **Meets the Inclusive Education /Diversity requirement Online Course 1 This course will focus on responding to students from immigrant, refugee and Indigenous backgrounds in the classroom, understanding how to teach pronunciation, grammar, word choice and subject area content. Through structural linguistics, this course aims to enhance teacher candidates' confidence in, and knowledge of, language structures necessary for teaching EAL learners. EDUB 3528 A43 (crn 67074) - Media Literacy Wednesday/Friday 1:30pm to 3:20pm 10 The role of media in society, designed to assist educators in all disciplines and levels to develop an informed and critical understanding of the mass media and its impact on teaching and learning. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. We hope you take advantage of this opportunity! Sincerely, Wayne. [cid:90bbfeae-f9a4-442b-b0b9-4274ae13866c] Joel McFarlane Assistant to the Associate Dean Undergraduate and Partnerships Faculty of Education Room 205 Education Building Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 204-474-9015 The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Dene, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

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B.Ed. Practicum Update (September 22, 2026)
by Faculty of Education Practicum Office 22 Sep '26

22 Sep '26

Dear Teacher Candidates, As you continue with Practicum Mondays and prepare for your upcoming practicum block, we want to provide clarification on several areas where questions have recently arisen. This information has also been shared with your Practicum Advisors so that we are working from the same expectations and information across placements. Our goal is to provide clear and consistent guidance as you move through your practicum experiences. Practicum is an important part of your development as a teacher. Along with planning and instruction, it is an opportunity to develop the professionalism, communication, responsibility, and reflective practice expected of members of the teaching profession. 📝 Learning Logs * Teacher Candidates are not required to submit learning logs for Practicum Mondays, unless your Practicum Advisor has specifically requested them to support reflection, growth, or an identified area of need. If your Practicum Advisor asks for this on a Practicum Monday, you need to complete it. * Learning logs are intended to support reflective practice during the practicum block and should be completed during that placement period. 🍎 Practicum 1 Teaching Load Expectations (first practicum course): To clarify the 25% teaching-load expectation for P1: * You are expected to teach a minimum of 25% of your Mentor Teacher's daily instructional load. * This expectation applies each practicum day and is not averaged across the practicum block. * By the middle to end of the first week, you should be teaching approximately 25% of the daily instructional load, with responsibilities increasing as appropriate based on your readiness and placement context. * The 25% teaching load is a minimum expectation, not a maximum. When appropriate, you may take on additional responsibilities related to planning, instruction, assessment, reflection, and other professional duties. Your Practicum Advisor and Mentor Teacher will support your development throughout the placement, but you are also expected to take an active role in your growth and gradually assume greater professional responsibility. The same approach applies to subsequent practicum courses with higher teaching-load expectations: the required percentage represents the minimum daily teaching expectation for that practicum and is not intended to be averaged across the practicum block. 💬 Questions & Consistency of Information: Your Practicum Advisor and Mentor Teacher are important sources of mentorship and support throughout your practicum experience. At the same time, questions regarding practicum policies, procedures, teaching-load expectations, attendance, assessment processes, placement requirements, or other practicum expectations should be directed to the Practicum Office when clarification is required. When you are unsure, please ask. Seeking clarification directly, communicating professionally, and taking responsibility for understanding the expectations of your practicum are important parts of your professional development. A Few Things to Keep on Your Radar: As you prepare for your upcoming practicum block, here are a few things to make sure are on your radar: 🍎 Teaching Percentage Have you talked with your Mentor Teacher about how you will meet your required teaching percentage during practicum? Having this conversation early will help you plan for a gradual and successful transition into your teaching responsibilities. 📅 MTS PD Day Have you decided which MTS PD Day session you plan to attend and reviewed the registration information? Be sure you know what you need to do in advance so you are prepared for the day. 🎨 Extracurricular Involvement Have you decided on or started exploring how you will become involved in an extracurricular activity at your practicum school? Extracurricular involvement is part of the practicum expectations and is a great opportunity to connect with students and become involved in the broader school community. 🌱 Moving Forward We encourage you to communicate openly with your Mentor Teacher and Practicum Advisor and to reach out directly to the Practicum and Partnerships Office when questions or concerns arise. Developing the confidence to ask questions, seek clarification, advocate for yourself appropriately, and take responsibility for your professional obligations are all important aspects of becoming a teacher. Our practicum documents are living documents and will continue to evolve as we refine processes, respond to emerging needs, incorporate new information, and improve clarity and consistency across the program. Please ensure you are referring to current practicum information and communications throughout the year. 🌟 Wishing You Well We hope your Practicum Mondays are providing opportunities to build relationships, learn about your school community, and become more comfortable in your placement. Make the most of this time to ask questions, observe, participate, and prepare for the practicum block ahead. We wish you all the very best as you continue your practicum journey and look forward to seeing you grow in confidence, experience, and professional practice. 💬 Questions? Come See Us! If you have a practicum question or just want to check in, come see us in the Practicum and Partnerships Office outside of your class time. We would love to connect with you in-person! All the best, Thomas Chaput, Director, and Tara Baxter Practicum and Partnerships Office Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba Practicum.Education(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Practicum.Education@umanitoba.ca> 204-474-8865 [University of Manitoba Faculty of Education logo]

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EdSC open positions
by Hannah Dreger 14 Sep '26

14 Sep '26

Hello B.Ed Students! I hope classes and practicum are going well for you all. My name is Hannah, and I am the Vice Stick – External for the Education Student Council (EdSC). For this school year, we have six open positions on council for B.Ed students. For first and second years: * Vice Stick - Internal * Community Service Facilitator * Culture and Diversity Representative For ONLY first years: * Early Years Stream Representative * Middle Years Stream Representative * Senior Years Stream Representative If you are interested in running for one of those positions or interested in learning more about them, you can stop by the EdSC office (room 308), September 16th during the lunch hour (from around 12:30-1:20). While you are there, you will receive information about the roles, and you will have the chance to put your name and email down if you are interested in running. If you are interested in running and/or have questions about the positions, but are unable to stop by, please email me at dregerh(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:dregerh@myumanitoba.ca> Being a part of EdSC is a great opportunity to work with others and help build community within our faculty! I hope to see you there! Hannah Dreger - Vice Stick External

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Neuroaffirming Cohort: Application Steps and Scholarship Information
by Faculty of Education Associate Dean (Undergrad) 01 Sep '26

01 Sep '26

Sent by Joel McFarlane on behalf of Nadine Bartlett - Associate Professor Department Head Hello B.Ed. Students, If you are interested in participating in the Neuroaffirming Cohort this fall, applications open at 12:00 a.m. on September 2 (late this evening). Application Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaW… Before You Apply To be eligible for the scholarship, you must have a UM Careers account. Please create your UM Careers account before the application opens, as you will not be able to complete the process without one. UM Careers Link: https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/default.aspx After You Submit Your Application Your application will be reviewed. If you are eligible to move forward, you will receive an email from Adwoa Amponsah amponsa2(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:amponsa2@myumanitoba.ca> (Graduate Project Assistant) with the subject line: "Neuroaffirming Cohort – Please Respond" This email will ask you to complete the following two steps: 1. Complete and return the Post-Secondary Student Agreement * Download the attached agreement. * Add your name, phone number, date, and signature. * Reply to the email and upload the completed agreement. 2. Complete the Demographic Survey * A survey link will be included in the same email. Scholarship Award Process Once you have: * returned the signed Post-Secondary Student Agreement, and * completed the Demographic Survey, eligible applicants will receive a scholarship offer through UM Careers on a first come-first serve basis. Important: Please check your UM Careers Account regularly to accept the scholarship offer immediately. Any scholarship offer that is not accepted by September 13 at 11:59 p.m. will be rescinded and offered to the next eligible student. Thank you, Nadine Bartlett Nadine Bartlett Ph.D. (she/her) Associate Professor Department Head Educational Administration, Foundations, and Psychology Faculty of Education | University of Manitoba [cid:95add3f1-7e17-4717-b5ca-5176d6337a5b] Joel McFarlane Assistant to the Associate Dean Undergraduate and Partnerships Faculty of Education Room 205 Education Building Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 204-474-9015 The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Dene, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

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REMINDER: Neuroaffirming Cohort Applications Open TODAY!!
by Faculty of Education Associate Dean (Undergrad) 01 Sep '26

01 Sep '26

Good morning all, Just a quick friendly reminder that the application portal for the Neuroaffirming Cohort opens tonight at 12:00am (Wednesday, September 2 at 12:00 a.m.)! If you have not had the chance to review the pre-application information available on the UM Learn Module "Student Resources", we highly encourage to review everything prior to the opening. This does include the FAQ portal. The process goes as follows: * Application portal opens, you must submit your application asap! * You will receive an email from Adwoa Amponsah (amponsa2(a)myumanitoba.ca) with a Post-Secondary Institution (PSI) Student Agreement form. This may take up to a week. You must return this form signed the same day you receive it to Adwoa- this is non-negotiable. Receiving this letter indicates that your application is under review * Pending your offer into the scholarship, you must check and accept your offer in your UM Careers account It is essential to closely monitor both your email and your UM Careers account. If you identify as neurodivergent, we strongly encourage you to apply! There will be no question that requires you to self-identify. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Best of luck!! Yours, Joel. [cid:6f48f447-941d-4c9a-9dd1-2666c76c338c] Joel McFarlane Assistant to the Associate Dean Undergraduate and Partnerships Faculty of Education Room 205 Education Building Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 204-474-9015 The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Dene, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

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UofM Education cohort whatsapp groupchats
by Michael Lacsado 01 Sep '26

01 Sep '26

To keep up with all the events and be in touch with your cohort, join the WhatsApp group chats! Here's how it works: Early Years * Join "All Education Students" * Join "Early Years 2026-2027" * Join your cohort chat (A07, A08, A11, A12, Year 2) Middle Years * Join "All Education Students" * Join "Middle Years 2026-2027" * Join your cohort chat (A09, A13, A14, Year 2) Senior Years * Join "All Education Students" * Join "Senior Years 2026-2027" * Join your cohort chat (A15, A16, A17, A18, A25, A26, A27, A28) Note: If you're a returning student and are already in the whatsapp cohort chats, click the "all education students" and 2026-2027 whatsapp link to your respective stream (early, middle, senior). GROUP CHAT LINKS: All Education Students https://chat.whatsapp.com/JoEXfDs0Yr56jCaLJeHYC1 Stream Chats Early Years 2026-2027: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DoZpxettRmF3BGWo8D05jf Middle Years 2026-2027: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Iwws07AjgCO7rqlWgImd01 Senior Years 2026-2027: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lg4smGN7O01046Jsw1jFw3?s=cl&p=i&mlu=0 Cohort Chats Early Years A07: https://chat.whatsapp.com/G8AZ35hiweG1Mxxk1gENnr?s=cl&p=i&mlu=0 A08: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KPtEKFzSkTqCVFGWNsMIKO?s=cl&p=i&mlu=0 A11: https://chat.whatsapp.com/G0R5Jf0omX99n8cMT2SRg3?s=cl&p=i&mlu=0 A12: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KvpPzZ9lSDgLHAGTEglWmF?s=cl&p=i&mlu=0 Year 2: https://chat.whatsapp.com/J13peirFDYDAQrYS61D0eB?s=cl&p=i&mlu=0 Middle Years A09: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GUy07bDfTlSEZ0OvH4Dzo6?s=cl&p=i&mlu=0 A13: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BKmAPpfgMED09EI0oPEaqG?s=cl&p=i&mlu=0 A14: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JMQxZcC1sCK1oNhErgiUEf?s=cl&p=i&mlu=0 Year 2: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H2oWvkCYssCLskiFQiVcLc?s=cl&p=i&mlu=0 Senior Years A15: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JIkqtZIiSA94nnq8jRkVXY?s=cl&p=i&mlu=0 A16: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E2uD5SVIGpeHBJUZvyMtTL?s=cl&p=i&mlu=0 A17: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KGBKj91ZGZH1PaZHxflssx?s=cl&p=i&mlu=0 A18: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H0llcYncIDPKa2B7KkJJam?s=cl&p=i&mlu=0 A25: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JfsZ5ntwCE2BkVp5JIsh0f?s=cl&p=i&mlu=0 A26: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LhgLVbM3XFv8bDEmktXR5r?s=cl&p=i&mlu=0 A27: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JDtEgWxbOBh8vyzhInZesm?s=cl&p=i&mlu=0 A28: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JJGwhFCkc4X5JpxkD6dO9u?s=cl&p=i&mlu=0 Best, [The UM brand | University of Manitoba] Michael Lacsado (he/him) EdSC Senior Stick Faculty of Education Email: Lacsadom(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:Lacsadom@myumanitoba.ca>

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Welcome! From your Education Student Council
by Michael Lacsado 01 Sep '26

01 Sep '26

Hi Education Students, The Education Student Council (EdSC) is excited to welcome you back to campus 🎉! Hope everyone had a crazy fun and/or productive summer! We have a ton of events and initiatives planned for the year that we hope can keep that momentum going 🌊. See what we have planned below! 🎉 WELCOME WEEK SCHEDULE (Sept 2-4 during lunch 12:30-1:20) 🎉 Come visit these fun events outside the council room and room 326 during your lunch period. Wednesday Sept 2: * Room 326 - 🍕Meet the council w/ free pizza 🍕 Thursday Sept 3: * Room 326 – 🎲 Games and Refreshments 🎲 Friday Sept 4: * Room 308 (Outside the council room) – 🧁Council Bake Sale 🧁 * Room 326 – 👉⏱️Minute to win it 👉⏱️ Attending and participating in our events can earn you cohort points for your cohort! There will be many opportunities to earn cohort points to stay competitive among the other cohorts. 👕MERCH AND ORANGE SHIRT DAY SALE (Sept 2-4 during lunch 12:30-1:20) 👕 Check the merch table Wednesday and/or stop by our council office during the lunch breaks of welcome week to buy: * Faculty of Education Merchandise * Orange Shirt Day Shirts (Please note that we will also be selling Orange shirts on September 28 and 29 as well) Merch can be purchased via cash or e-transfer (edsc(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:edsc@umanitoba.ca>) 🔒 LOCKER SALE (Sept 3-4 + Sept 14-16 during lunch 12:30-1:20)🔒 Check out our locker vendor during welcome week and the first few days after your week of practicum to purchase lockers for school year! * $15 per semester / $25 per year (Limited Quantity!!) * Bring your own lock 🔒 🔒 Lockers can be purchased via cash or e-transfer (edsc(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:edsc@umanitoba.ca>) ❗ ELECTION (Mid-September – more details coming soon) ❗ The Education Student Council is looking to have you on our team! There are a couple of open positions. If you’re looking to get involved come join our team! We will hold an informational session mid-September and start the election period soon after. Please see the available positions below: * Vice-Stick Internal * 2nd Community Service Facilitator * Culture and Diversity Representative * Early Years Stream Representative (only early years students can apply) * Middle Years Stream Representative (only middle years students can apply) * Senior Years Stream Representative (only senior years students can apply) Hope you have an interest in joining our team! More news about the election soon. 🧠 LUNCH AND LEARN PDs (During lunch 12:30-1:20) 🧠 Come out to our curated professional development workshops during lunch to hear skilled educators talk about a variety of topics related to education, teaching, and learning! Look forward to more news about this soon. PDs are starting the week after practicum! 🌐 BE CONNECTED ALL THE TIME! 🌐 After our experience as first years, we’ve noticed fast that the UofM education program has a unique and vibrant community! Don’t miss out on event reminders such as our famous social events, raffles initiatives, PDs and any other events happening open to both new or returning education student. Here’s how you can stay connected or contact us if you have any questions: * Please follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/um_edsc/ and turn post notifications on * Contact us through our email: EDSC(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:EDSC@umanitoba.ca> or my email * Visit our council room * We will also send you an email about your whatsapp cohort/stream chats very soon! We all hope you all have a great year ahead! We’re excited to see you in the education building this week and meet all of you throughout the year 🙂 Best, Education Student Council (EdSC) - Hannah, Kelsey, Rushal, Mackenzie, Amanda, Brody, Danielle, Jo, Joanne, Emma, Natalya, Logan, Daniel, Sydney, Liam, Nour, Eve, Quinn, Madi, Savannah! [The UM brand | University of Manitoba] Michael Lacsado (he/him) EdSC Senior Stick Faculty of Education Email: Lacsadom(a)myumanitoba.ca

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