Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0
13. - Education
This series comprises instructional programs that focus on the theory and practice of learning and teaching, and related research, administrative and support services.
13.12 - Teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods
This subseries comprises instructional program classes 13.1201 to 13.1299.
13.1201 - Adult and continuing education and teaching
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to teach adult students in various settings, including basic and remedial education programs, continuing education programs, and programs designed to develop or upgrade specific employment-related knowledge and skills.
Illustrative example(s)
- adult education
- adult education teacher
- adult teacher education
- continuing education teacher
- extension education teacher
- workplace trainer
Exclusion(s)
- adult and vocational education(13.9999)
- adult literacy instructor(13.1502)
13.1202 - Elementary education and teaching
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system and applicable regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.
Illustrative example(s)
- elementary education
- elementary school teacher
- elementary teacher training
- primary education
- primary school teacher
- teaching elementary school
Exclusion(s)
- child care provider(19.0709)
- early childhood education teaching (Bachelor)(13.1210)
- education of individuals in elementary special education programs(13.1017)
- Montessori teaching(13.1207)
- preschool teacher(13.1209)
- teacher education for multiple school levels(13.1206)
- Waldorf/Steiner teacher education(13.1208)
13.1203 - Junior high/intermediate/middle school education and teaching
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to teach students in the middle, intermediate or junior high grades, which may include grades four through ten, depending on applicable regulations.
Illustrative example(s)
- intermediate education
- intermediate school education
- intermediate school teacher
- junior and intermediate education
- junior high education
- junior high school education
- junior high school teacher
- junior high teacher
- middle school education
- middle school teacher
Exclusion(s)
- education of individuals in junior high school special education programs(13.1018)
- elementary school teacher(13.1202)
- secondary school teacher(13.1205)
- teacher education for multiple school levels(13.1206)
13.1205 - Secondary education and teaching
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system and applicable regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or specific subject matter.
Illustrative example(s)
- high school education
- high school teacher
- secondary education
- secondary school education
- secondary school teacher
- secondary school teacher training
- secondary teaching
- senior high school education
- senior high school teacher
- senior secondary school education
Exclusion(s)
- education of individuals in secondary special education programs(13.1019)
- junior and intermediate education(13.1203)
- postsecondary teacher education(13.1214)
- teacher education for multiple school levels(13.1206)
13.1206 - Teacher education, multiple levels
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to teach students at more than one educational level, such as a combined program in elementary/secondary, early childhood/elementary, elementary/middle school, or junior high/high school teacher education.
Illustrative example(s)
- intermediate and secondary education
- kindergarten and elementary education
- preschool and primary teaching
- primary and intermediate education
- teacher education for multiple school levels
- teacher of multiple school levels
Exclusion(s)
- early childhood education teaching (Bachelor)(13.1210)
- early childhood special education teaching(13.1015)
- education of individuals in elementary special education programs(13.1017)
- education of individuals in junior high school special education programs(13.1018)
- education of individuals in secondary special education programs(13.1019)
- elementary school teacher(13.1202)
- kindergarten teaching(13.1209)
- Montessori teaching(13.1207)
- postsecondary teacher education(13.1214)
- secondary school teacher(13.1205)
- Waldorf/Steiner teacher education(13.1208)
13.1207 - Montessori teacher education
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to teach students at various grade levels according to the pedagogical principles and methods developed by Maria Montessori and her followers.
Illustrative example(s)
- Montessori preschool teacher
- Montessori teacher
- Montessori teacher education
- Montessori teaching
Exclusion(s)
- early childhood education teaching (Bachelor)(13.1210)
- early childhood special education teaching(13.1015)
- elementary school teacher(13.1202)
- kindergarten teaching(13.1209)
- Waldorf/Steiner teacher education(13.1208)
13.1208 - Waldorf/Steiner teacher education
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to teach students at various grade levels according to the pedagogical principles and methods developed by Rudolf Steiner and his followers.
Illustrative example(s)
- Waldorf/Steiner teacher education
Exclusion(s)
- early childhood education teaching (Bachelor)(13.1210)
- early childhood special education teaching(13.1015)
- elementary school teacher(13.1202)
- kindergarten teaching(13.1209)
13.1209 - Kindergarten/preschool education and teaching
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to teach children, in formal settings, prior to beginning regular elementary school. Depending on the school system and applicable regulations, students may range in age from three to six years. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.
Illustrative example(s)
- kindergarten education
- kindergarten teacher
- kindergarten teaching
- preschool education
- preschool teacher
- preschool teaching
Exclusion(s)
- child care provider(19.0709)
- early childhood education teaching (Bachelor)(13.1210)
- early childhood special education teaching(13.1015)
- Montessori teaching(13.1207)
- teacher education for multiple school levels(13.1206)
13.1210 - Early childhood education and teaching
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to teach students that can range in age from infancy through eight years, depending on the school system and applicable regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.
Illustrative example(s)
- early childhood education (Bachelor degree)
- early childhood education (Master's degree)
- early childhood education and teaching (Bachelor degree)
- early childhood education and teaching (Master's degree)
- early childhood education and teaching (university)
- early childhood education teacher (Bachelor degree)
- early childhood education teacher (Master's degree)
- early childhood education teaching (Bachelor degree)
- early childhood education teaching (Master's degree)
- ECE (university)
Exclusion(s)
- child care provider(19.0709)
- early childhood and family studies(19.0711)
- early childhood program administration(13.0414)
- early childhood special education teaching(13.1015)
- primary education(13.1202)
- teacher education for multiple school levels(13.1206)
13.1211 - Online educator/online teaching
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to teach students at various academic levels through online instructional technologies. These programs include courses in andragogy, pedagogy, assessment, instructional design and technology, and learning science.
Illustrative example(s)
- online educator
- online teacher
- online teaching
- online teaching and learning
Exclusion(s)
- distance learning teacher(13.1299)
13.1212 - International Baccalaureate teaching and learning
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to teach in schools that are implementing or proposing to implement the International Baccalaureate curriculum. These programs include courses in culturally responsive classrooms, cross-cultural awareness, foundations of international education, human learning, human development, international teaching and learning, and pedagogy.
Illustrative example(s)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) teaching
- International Baccalaureate teacher
- International Baccalaureate teaching
- International Baccalaureate teaching and learning
Exclusion(s)
- international and comparative education(13.0701)
- international baccalaureate (IB)(53.0104)
- international school administration(13.0412)
13.1213 - Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educational methods
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to connect education practices with scientific, engineering, and mathematical principles for PreK-12 students. These programs include courses in critical thinking, curriculum and instruction, history of STEM education, integrating STEM across curricula, learning sciences and technology, STEM education methods, and teacher leadership in STEM education.
Illustrative example(s)
- science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educational methods
- science, technology, engineering, and mathematics educational methods
- STEM educational methods
Exclusion(s)
- mathematics teacher education(13.1311)
- science teacher education(13.1316)
- technology teacher education(13.1309)
13.1214 - Postsecondary/college/university teaching
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to teach at a postsecondary institution. These programs include courses in andragogy, assessment, classroom motivation, instructional design and technology, learner-centered teaching, learning science, syllabus construction, and teaching critical thinking.
Illustrative example(s)
- CEGEP instructor
- college instructor
- college teaching
- postsecondary instructor education
- postsecondary teacher education
- postsecondary teaching
- university professor
- university teaching
Exclusion(s)
- college administration(13.0407)
- university administration(13.0406)
13.1299 - Teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods, other
This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods.
Illustrative example(s)
- distance learning teacher
- other teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods
Exclusion(s)
- online teaching(13.1211)
- postsecondary teaching(13.1214)
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