Common use of Instructor Diploma or Equivalent Clause in Contracts

Instructor Diploma or Equivalent. ‌ 7.6.1 Employees are encouraged to undertake advanced training to augment instructional processes and professional skills. This undertaking can be shown through the completion of the BC Provincial Instructor Diploma, the Native Adult Instructors Diploma, or equivalent. 7.6.2 If not already completed on hire, regular instructors shall complete the BC Provincial Instructor Diploma Program or have demonstrated its equivalence within three years after the date of appointment. Extensions may be granted by the appropriate Xxxx, provided there has been evidence of regular progress toward completion. To ensure each employee is aware of this requirement, a copy of Article 7.6 will be included with each new employee’s letter of hire. For the purposes of this Article, an equivalent credential shall be: i) Studies at a post-secondary institution of one hundred and eighty (180) accumulated course hours or its equivalent in instructional or pedagogical methodology and theory based on such as the following: • curriculum design • instructional skills and techniques • learning theory • adult education theory • evaluating students • evaluating the effectiveness of instruction OR: ii) Experience as a teaching assistant in a post-graduate university or polytechnic program, or as a teacher in a secondary school, or as an instructor in another college or institute, or as a trainer/instructor in a corporation, agency or government service, or as an instructor at College of the Rockies or a combination of any of the foregoing provided that the experience is: a) of one year full-time experience or equivalent duration and; b) has been augmented by studies at a post-secondary institution of ninety (90) accumulated course hours or its equivalent in instructional or pedagogical methodology and theory based on such as the following: • curriculum design • instructional skills and techniques • learning theory • adult education theory • evaluating students • evaluating the effectiveness of instruction 7.6.3 Where an employee completes the BC Provincial Instructor Diploma, the Native Adult Instructors Diploma, or the equivalent as described in (i) or (ii) above, the employee shall advance one (1) additional step on the appropriate salary scale effective on the next anniversary/increment date. 7.6.3.1 Where a regular or term employee does not meet the requirements of 7. 6.1 above they shall not receive their third increment when due but shall continue to advance normally thereafter. 7.6.3.2 The appropriate Xxxx/delegate may forestall the increment delay period in 7.6.3.1 on one occasion only in special circumstances such as a leave without pay, extended sick leave, or other extenuating circumstances. 7.6.4 A regular employee, enrolled in the BC Provincial Instructor Diploma, the Native Adult Instructors Diploma, or an equivalent program as adjudicated by the Xxxx of Articulation & Instruction, may utilize professional development days per Article 5.4.2.1 for the purpose of completing same.

Instructor Diploma or Equivalent. ‌ 7.6.1 Employees are encouraged to undertake advanced training to augment instructional processes and professional skills. This undertaking can be shown through the completion of the BC Provincial Instructor Diploma, the Native Adult Instructors Diploma, or equivalent. 7.6.2 If not already completed on hire, regular instructors shall complete the BC Provincial Instructor Diploma Program or have demonstrated its equivalence within three years after the date of appointment. Extensions may be granted by the appropriate Xxxx, provided there has been evidence of regular progress toward completion. To ensure each employee is aware of this requirement, a copy of Article 7.6 will be included with each new employee’s letter of hire. For the purposes of this Article, an equivalent credential shall be: i) Studies at a post-secondary institution of one hundred and eighty (180) accumulated course hours or its equivalent in instructional or pedagogical methodology and theory based on such as the following: • curriculum design • instructional skills and techniques • learning theory • adult education theory • evaluating students • evaluating the effectiveness of instruction OR: ii) Experience as a teaching assistant in a post-graduate university or polytechnic program, or as a teacher in a secondary school, or as an instructor in another college or institute, or as a trainer/instructor in a corporation, agency or government service, or as an instructor at College of the Rockies or a combination of any of the foregoing provided that the experience is: a) of one year full-time experience or equivalent duration and; b) has been augmented by studies at a post-secondary institution of ninety (90) accumulated course hours or its equivalent in instructional or pedagogical methodology and theory based on such as the following: • curriculum design • instructional skills and techniques • learning theory • adult education theory • evaluating students • evaluating the effectiveness of instruction 7.6.3 Where an employee completes the BC Provincial Instructor Diploma, the Native Adult Instructors Diploma, or the equivalent as described in (i) or (ii) above, the employee shall advance one (1) additional step on the appropriate salary scale effective on the next anniversary/increment date. 7.6.3.1 Where a regular or term employee does not meet the requirements of 7. 6.1 above they shall not receive their third increment when due but shall continue to advance normally thereafter. 7.6.3.2 The appropriate Xxxx/delegate may forestall the increment delay period in 7.6.3.1 on one occasion only in special circumstances such as a leave without pay, extended sick leave, or other extenuating circumstances. 7.6.4 A regular employee, enrolled in the BC Provincial Instructor Diploma, the Native Adult Instructors Diploma, or an equivalent program as adjudicated by the Xxxx of Articulation & Instruction, may utilize professional development days per Article 5.4.2.1 for the purpose of completing same.

Instructor Diploma or Equivalent. ‌ 7.6.1 Employees are encouraged to undertake advanced training to augment instructional processes and professional skills. This undertaking can be shown through the completion of the BC Provincial Instructor Diploma, the Native Adult Instructors Diploma, or equivalent. 7.6.2 If not already completed on hire, regular instructors shall complete the BC Provincial Instructor Diploma Program or have demonstrated its equivalence within three years after the date of appointment. Extensions may be granted by the appropriate Xxxx, provided there has been evidence of regular progress toward completion. To ensure each employee is aware of this requirement, a copy of Article 7.6 will be included with each new employee’s letter of hire. For the purposes of this Article, an equivalent credential shall be: i) : Studies at a post-secondary institution of one hundred and eighty (180) accumulated course hours or its equivalent in instructional or pedagogical methodology and theory based on such as the following: • curriculum design • instructional skills and techniques • learning theory • adult education theory • evaluating students • evaluating the effectiveness of instruction OR: ii) : Experience as a teaching assistant in a post-graduate university or polytechnic program, or as a teacher in a secondary school, or as an instructor in another college or institute, or as a trainer/instructor in a corporation, agency or government service, or as an instructor at College of the Rockies or a combination of any of the foregoing provided that the experience is: a) : of one year full-time experience or equivalent duration and; b) ; has been augmented by studies at a post-secondary institution of ninety (90) accumulated course hours or its equivalent in instructional or pedagogical methodology and theory based on such as the following: • curriculum design • instructional skills and techniques • learning theory • adult education theory • evaluating students • evaluating the effectiveness of instruction 7.6.3 Where an employee completes the BC Provincial Instructor Diploma, the Native Adult Instructors Diploma, or the equivalent as described in (i) or (ii) above, the employee shall advance one (1) additional step on the appropriate salary scale effective on the next anniversary/increment date. 7.6.3.1 . Auxiliary employees will progress to their maximum immediately upon obtaining the BC Provincial Instructor Diploma, the Native Adult Instructors Diploma, or equivalent. Where a regular or term employee does not meet the requirements of 7. 6.1 7.6.1 above they he/she shall not receive their his/her third increment when due but shall continue to advance normally thereafter. 7.6.3.2 The appropriate Xxxx/delegate may forestall the increment delay period in 7.6.3.1 3.1 on one occasion only in special circumstances such as a leave without pay, extended sick leave, or other extenuating circumstances. 7.6.4 A regular employee, enrolled in the BC Provincial Instructor Diploma, the Native Adult Instructors Diploma, or an equivalent program as adjudicated by the Xxxx of Articulation & Instruction, may utilize professional development days per Article 5.4.2.1 for the purpose of completing same.