Lifelong Learning @ UNB
UNB College of Extended Learning
Tailored Approaches to Learning and Studying
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: March 14, 2024 9:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Our Stories , Behavioural Intervention and Autism , Occupational Health and Safety , Degree Credit , Professional Development , Online Learning
When it comes to learning & studying, there's no one-size-fits-all solution. We all think and process information in different ways. To make sure everyone succeeds, we need to focus on tailored approaches to education. Here are some useful tips and strategies we've gathered to help you. It's about time. "I'm late! I'm late! For a very important date! No time to say hello, goodbye! I'm late! I'm late! I'm late!" - White Rabbit, Alice in Wonderland There's something called "The Planning...
Study Tips You Can Actually Use
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: March 6, 2024 9:00:00 AM AST
Category: Our Stories , Online Learning , Professional Development , Behavioural Intervention and Autism , Degree Credit
Studying is a learned skill. Studying doesn't come naturally for many people and most school systems in Canada don't have the time or resources to give kids and teens proper study skills. The good news is that skills can be improved with practice and dedication. Go beyond reading Sitting and re-reading notes and textbooks is not the same as actively engaging with the materials. It doesn't help you retain the information in the long term. Ways to engage in active studying: Test yourself...
Psychologically Safe Workplaces Keep Their Employees
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: February 12, 2024 8:00:00 AM AST
Category: Online Learning , Occupational Health and Safety , Professional Development , News and Events , Behavioural Intervention and Autism
When it comes to measuring employee retention, attrition and turnover are two of the most essential metrics to monitor. A low attrition rate signals a healthy company. Fewer employees are leaving voluntarily, keeping morale higher and preserving institutional knowledge. A high attrition rate, however, can be a warning sign that problems are driving your staff away. According to experts, healthy organizations have an attrition rate of 10% or less. According to a recent report by the Boston...
Adding a certificate to your degree program can help boost your resume
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: August 24, 2023 11:30:00 AM ADT
Category: Degree Credit , Online Learning , Professional Development , Behavioural Intervention and Autism
Adding a certificate to your degree program can provide you with numerous advantages in the job market. UNB offers a range of specialized certificate programs that can be completed alongside your degree, allowing you to enhance your skills, increase employability, gain specific expertise, and save time and money. Benefits of adding a certificate to your program: Enhance your skills Adding a certificate program alongside a degree allows you to develop a specialized skill set in a specific...
Time is running out to register for the CCNB/UNB Autism Intervention Training Program!
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: January 9, 2023 9:15:00 AM AST
Category: Online Learning , Professional Development , News and Events , Behavioural Intervention and Autism
The deadline to apply to the CCNB/UNB Autism Intervention Training Program (AITP) is January 20, 2023. With the AITP, you will be able to make informed decisions and nurture respectful collaborative relationships for the benefit of those with ASD. “New Brunswick leads the country in the way we serve people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The CCNB/UNB Autism Intervention Training Program contributes to the province’s success in making a difference in people’s...
Explore funding opportunities now for the CCNB/UNB Autism Intervention Training Program
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: November 15, 2022 8:00:00 AM AST
Category: Behavioural Intervention and Autism , Online Learning , News and Events
Did you know it can take 4-6 weeks for tuition relief funding to be approved? Start the process early! Autism Intervention Training Program Important Dates: Program starts: Feb. 6, 2023 Deadline to apply: Jan. 20, 2023 Download a pre-recorded information session or contact our customer service team to learn about admission requirements, funding opportunities, and more! This program is also available in French. Visit our website at go.unb.ca/autism La publicité est...
If you work with students who are on the autism spectrum, this program is for you.
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: October 21, 2022 8:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events , Behavioural Intervention and Autism , Professional Development
Key facts about autism* Did you know? Autism – also referred to as autism spectrum disorder ̶ constitutes a diverse group of conditions related to development of the brain. About one in 100 children has autism. Characteristics may be detected in early childhood, but autism is often not diagnosed until much later. The abilities and needs of autistic people vary and can evolve over time. While some people with autism can live independently, others have severe disabilities...
Want a career that is in demand?
UNB College of Extended Learning
Posted: April 11, 2022 3:37:00 PM ADT
Category: News and Events , Behavioural Intervention and Autism , Professional Development
Skilled professionals who provide ABA services are highly sought after by employers. UNB’s Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) can help meet the demand. This comprehensive, hands-on program is: Flexible. Courses are offered on-campus and online to accommodate different schedules. Online courses are self-paced to meet the needs of all learners. High-quality. Board Certified Behaviour Analysts (BCBA®s) with a diverse range of clinical and research expertise develop...
Mark your calendar for APAC 2021 this November!
Rachel Watters
Posted: June 16, 2021 9:41:00 AM ADT
Category: Behavioural Intervention and Autism , News and Events
The 3rd Annual Atlantic Provinces Autism Conference (APAC) is returning for a two-day virtual event on November 4 and 5, 2021. Save the dates and register early because this conference sells out every year! This year’s theme is "Building Capacity: Improve, Expand, Create": Improve existing support services Expand support services to cover more of the Autism Spectrum Create new opportunities to improve the quality of life of Autistic people You won’t want to miss this opportunity...
NB Fetal Alcohol Centre Alarmed at Spike in Young Adult Drinking
Rachel Watters
Posted: April 22, 2021 8:30:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events , Behavioural Intervention and Autism
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is a lifelong disability that affects the brain and body of people who were exposed to alcohol in the womb. According to the Government of Canada website, FASD is the leading known cause of preventable developmental disability in Canada. The number of people who have FASD is not known in Canada nor anywhere else in the world. This is because FASD is difficult to diagnose and because it often goes undetected. A recent article posted by CBC highlights how...
APAC 2020
Belinda Elliott-Bielecki
Posted: November 25, 2020 2:30:00 PM AST
Category: Behavioural Intervention and Autism , News and Events
The Atlantic Provinces Autism Conference (APAC) planning committee did not let the restrictions of a global pandemic affect the momentum of last year’s inaugural event. On November 5, 2020, UNB CEL hosted our 2nd annual APAC, entirely online. This year, over 150 delegates registered and attended! Once again, the conference provided a platform for families, practitioners, researchers, government representatives, and individuals on the spectrum to come together to share and exchange...
How UNB's Autism Intervention Program gave hope to a mother and son
Shawna Kirkbride
Posted: November 25, 2020 11:00:00 AM AST
Category: Our Stories , Behavioural Intervention and Autism , News and Events
Salwa El Alaoui sits in front of her computer at her home in Gatineau, Quebec. Her 11-year old son showers her with hugs and kisses. There is tremendous love between this mother and son. A busy wife and mother of three, Salwa operates a licensed daycare from her home. While the six young children in her care are taking their naps, she shares her story with us. Salwa is from Morocco, speaks Arabic, English, and French fluently, and is learning Farsi and Turkish. She was once a ballerina, has a...
Autism Intervention Program Gives Hope to a Mother and Son
Belinda Elliott-Bielecki
Posted: October 23, 2020 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Degree Credit , Our Stories , Behavioural Intervention and Autism , News and Events
How UNB's Autism Intervention Program gave hope to a mother and her son Lire en français Salwa El Alaoui sits in front of her computer at her home in Gatineau, Quebec. Her 11-year old son showers her with hugs and kisses. There is tremendous love between this mother and son. A busy wife and mother of three, Salwa operates a licensed daycare from her home. While the six young children in her care are taking their naps, she shares her story with us. Salwa is from Morocco, speaks Arabic,...