Teach For Canada.

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Title: Teach For Canada.
Authors: STEEVES, TOBEY
Source: Our Schools / Our Selves. Spring2014, Vol. 23 Issue 3, p33-41. 9p.
Subject Terms: *Non-school educational programs, *Education of Indigenous peoples, *Rural education, *Teacher training, *Teacher recruitment
Geographic Terms: Canada
Company/Entity: Teach For America Inc.
Abstract: The author offers insights on the Teach For Canada (TFC) program which aims to provide education services to Aboriginal and rural communities in Canada. Topics explored include the need for vulnerable communities to gain access to effective teachers, the success earned by a similar program launched in the U.S. called Teach For America, and the recruitment and training of young teachers by TFC. The way TFC deals with Aboriginal education-related issues is also acknowledged.
Database: Education Research Complete
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Abstract:The author offers insights on the Teach For Canada (TFC) program which aims to provide education services to Aboriginal and rural communities in Canada. Topics explored include the need for vulnerable communities to gain access to effective teachers, the success earned by a similar program launched in the U.S. called Teach For America, and the recruitment and training of young teachers by TFC. The way TFC deals with Aboriginal education-related issues is also acknowledged.
ISSN:08407339