Teaching for Learning in Applied Education Transition Guide
Following a thorough renewal of the Certificate in Adult Education (CAE) that included consultation with existing students, employers and evidence-based research, Teaching for Learning in Applied Education (TFL) is our new program for those who teach adults in applied settings.
What is TFL?
TFL is a post-graduate certificate with six 3-credit hour courses. The courses are:
- Teaching for Learning 1
- Teaching for Learning 2
- Teaching for Learning 3
- Effective Learning Environments
- Assessment in Learning and Teaching
- Course Planning
See descriptions of each course ›
How is TFL different from CAE?
| Teaching for Learning in Applied Education | Certificate in Adult Education |
|---|---|
| TFL has six courses – each 10 weeks. | The CAE had 11 courses – each 8 weeks. |
| TFL has three terms per year. | The CAE had five terms per year. |
| TFL credential is a post-graduate certificate. | The CAE credential was a certificate. |
| TFL must be completed within three years. (Two courses per year) | CAE students had five years to complete. (Two courses per year) |
| No Practicum requirement. | Practicum requirement – 200 hours of teaching and a portfolio. |
| The cost per course is $480. Fees are waived as per the collective agreement for RRC, ACC and UCN instructors. | The cost per course was $340. Fees are waived as per the collective agreement for RRC, ACC and UCN instructors. |
Note: The TFL will continue to meet the training needs/requirements of entry-level instructors where CAE was a condition of employment.
The significant modification of the CAE was approved by Red River College’s Senior Academic Committee, as well as the provincial government.
All existing CAE students will be moved to TFL
All existing CAE students are automatically moved over to TFL. Students will be able to exit with a TFL post-graduate certificate, if applicable, or carry on in TFL based on this alignment table:
| CAE Courses | TFL Equivalents |
|---|---|
| Major: EDUC-1090 Introduction to Education Minor: EDUC-1091 Instructional Methods | EDUC-1025 Teaching for Learning 1 (TFL 1) |
| Major: EDUC-1091 Instructional Methods Minor: EDUC-1092 Course Implementation | EDUC-2025 Teaching for Learning 2 (TFL 2) |
| Major: EDUC-2092 Advanced Instructional Methods Minor: EDUC-1097 Diversity & Inclusiveness | EDUC-3025 Teaching for Learning 3 (TFL 3) |
| Major: EDUC-1077 Testing & Evaluation Minor: EDUC-1092 Course Implementation | EDUC-3026 Assessment in Learning and Teaching (ALT) |
| Major: EDUC-1118 Classroom Management Minor: EDUC-1115 Foundations of Applied Education | EDUC-2026 Effective Learning Environments (ELE) |
| Major: EDUC-1094 Course Development Minor: EDUC-1115 Foundations of Applied Education | EDUC-4025 Course Planning (CP) |
Note: Completed CAE courses will remain on your transcript.
What happens next?
- If you are a prospective student, we encourage you to apply for TFL. The first opportunity to begin the program will be the Fall of 2021, with registration occurring in June 2021. Once admitted, you will receive information on registration dates and processes directly from Enrolment Services to your academic email.
- If you have completed the specific nine courses that are equivalent to the TFL post-graduate certificate requirements, congratulations! You will be able to apply to graduate directly from Student Planning.
- All active CAE students received an email confirming that they have been transitioned to the TFL. Please login to RRC Student Planning via RRC Hub and click the Progress tab. Ensure you are looking at your Teaching for Learning in Applied Education record. This should be the default program that appears. However, if you see Certificate in Adult Education at the top of the page use the < > arrows to switch to TFL. You will see how your completed CAE courses align with the TFL courses. Please note, if you are registered in a CAE course, your record will be adjusted at the end of the Winter 2, 2021 term. Information about registration for the fall 2021 term (dates and instructions), will be communicated to you directly from Enrolment Services, within the coming months. Please watch your academic email closely.
Frequently Asked Questions
For Prospective Students
How do I apply?
What is the cost of each course?
What are term dates?
When are the registration dates?
Can I earn a TFL and CAE?
How quickly can I complete the program?
I already have my B.Ed. Is this program for me?
I already have my Technical Vocational Teacher Education Diploma. Is this program for me?
For Existing Students
What if I don’t have both the major and the minor CAE courses for a TFL equivalent?
If I can exit with a TFL, will I get a bump in pay?
I’m close to finishing my CAE, can I finish?
Does the TFL have an articulated agreement with the University of the Fraser Valley?
CAE was a condition of my employment at RRC, ACC or UNC. Does TFL meet my contractual obligations?
As an existing student, what if I don’t meet the admission requirements of TFL compared to CAE?
Where can I find the schedule of future course offerings?
For CAE Graduates
I already have my CAE. What does this mean for me?
General Questions
Why did the CAE program need to change?
What options to I have to pursue further training after TFL?