ih. THE COMMITTEE ON TEACHER EDUCATION :

Announces a Public

CONFERENCE ON TEACHER EDUCATION

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
FEBRUARY 87/9, 1974
RICHMOND INN, RICHMOND, B.C.

The purpose of the Conference is to provide a public forum for the discussion
of briefs on the subject of teacher education in British Columbia. A detailed
information circular, outlining the Conference program will be ready for distri-
bution in late November. Interested persons contact: CONFERENCE ON
TEACHER EDUCATION, C/O EDUCATION EXTENSION, CENTRE FOR CON-
TINUING EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, VANCOUVER 8,
B.C. (228-2181). :

 

A CALL FOR POSITION PAPERS:

BRIEFS ARE INVITED FROM EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, PRIVATE
ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS. DETAILS AND GUIDELINES AVAIL-
ABLE FROM EDUCATION RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF B.C. (E.R.I.B.C.)
1237 BURRARD STREET, VANCOUVER 1, B.C. (688-8574) BRIEFS MUST BE
SUBMITTED BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 1973.

 

 

 

 

The briefs that are submitted, the records of the Conference sessions, and the
formal recommendations will be forwarded through the Committee on Tea-
cher Education to the Commissioner of Education.

John Bremer, Commissioner of Education, has been quoted as saying he
_ hopes the Conference will lead to the establishment of a task force to look into

the future of teacher training in B.C. and report to the Commission on Edu-
cation.

The Conference is being supported by the Commission on Education. The
membership of the Committee on Teacher Education is made up of represen-
tation of government and public educational institutions and agencies,
professional associations, citizen groups and student groups.

Who should attend? Interested representatives of institutions, agencies and

associations and private citizens. Conference registration is open to the
public.

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Registration: Preregistration is required before January 31, 1974. There will
be a small conference fee. Meals are additional. Detai!s will be announced in
the Conference brochure.

Information: To obtain a brochure write or phone your name and address to:
Conference on Teacher Education, Education Extension, Centre for Contin-
uing Education, University of B.C., Vancouver 8, B.C. (228-2181)

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Announcement printed by British Columbia School Trustees Association
Media Reference/P. Moir/228-2181