Unique Programming

At Lakehead, we know that you and your future students bring diverse ideas and values to the classroom. Because of this diversity, we offer unique program streams and elective courses; these offerings will help you to tailor your learning and to meet your individual goals and the goals of learners.

Professional Program On-Site Delivery (PPOD)

Our Professional Program On-Site Delivery (PPOD) stream gives all Primary/Junior (P/J) candidates in Thunder Bay the chance to complete coursework and to develop and apply their professional knowledge in a classroom setting. The PPOD stream places you in a cooperating school where you will complete selected courses and practice your teaching. Note: This stream is only available to candidates in Thunder Bay. All P/J candidates in Thunder Bay will participate in a PPOD and select their courses, excluding electives, from one of our PPOD schedules.

For more information about our PPOD stream, click the following:

• Professional Program On-Site Delivery (PPOD) Information

Specialization as a Teacher of Indigenous Learners Certificate

Our Specialization as a Teacher of Indigenous Learners Certificate provides concurrent education students with the opportunity to develop a better understanding of Indigenous knowledge, cultures, and teachings. This Specialization adds an Indigenous focus to your area of study and helps you to develop the necessary skills to share Indigenous knowledge with learners.

For more information, see the Calendar Entry for the Specialization as a Teacher of Indigenous Learners Certificate.