Rural Teachers
British Columbia has vastly diverse geographical contexts built around waterways and the intersections of transportation routes. Some schools are extremely remote, including those that are only accessible by water or air. Others face geographical realities of regular road closures, all adding to the sense of isolation. With the geographical challenges come additional costs both in terms of time and finances. Travel in winter is harsh, and yet important in terms of connections and relationships. The vastness of many rural and remote districts has to be experienced to be understood.
With the guidance of the Rural Education Advisory, “Rural Teachers” is a creature of the Rix Professorship of Rural Teacher Education at the University of British Columbia.
If you’re visiting looking for Dr. Leyton Schnellert’s work, please visit his Youtube Channel (and stay tuned for his new website!)
Learn more about rural education in BC
Innovative projects in rural education in B.C. involve inquiries, new modes of engagement (of students and their communities) which create new opportunities for collaboration and learning from and with each other.
The Small Secondary School Think is an annual event where educators from across the province come together to share ideas and collaborate on the unique challenges faced by small schools in B.C.
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