1. | The Ontario College of Teachers requires both a criminal record check and a criminal record declaration by the applicant as necessary components of registration for new applicants. |
2. | The costs associated with the provision of the criminal record check and any appeals are to be borne by the applicant. |
3. | All positive reports of criminal offences will be examined by the Ontario College of Teachers' Registrar to determine whether the record of offence(s) is relevant to the applicant's honesty, integrity and/or suitability to practise the profession and whether the offence(s) constitute reasonable grounds for refusal to issue a certificate of qualification and registration, or to impose terms, conditions or limitations on registration, in accordance with Section 18(2) of the Ontario College of Teachers Act. |
4. | Applicants for registration by the Ontario College of Teachers will be advised of the reasons for the decisions of the OCT Registrar to refuse certification or to impose terms, conditions or limitations and that appeals to these decisions will be determined in accordance with Part III of the Ontario College of Teachers Act. |
Questions regarding the policy should be directed to the Ontario College of Teachers. |
a) | a certificate of birth or baptism, or other acceptable proof of the date and place of birth; |
b) | a certificate of change of name where applicable; |
c) | proof of freedom from active tuberculosis (Ont. Reg. 184/97); |
d) | be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of fluency and accuracy in spoken and written English; and/or attend an interview and/or submit a written rÈsumÈ if requested; |
e) | have a basic level of computer skills. |
Primary/Junior (Grades K-6) Candidates are encouraged to have an area of concentration related to school curricula. Some preference will be given to Primary/Junior candidates with a major in Child and Youth Studies. Candidates must have completed Grade 12 advanced, OAC courses or, under the new curriculum, university or university/college preparation courses in Canadian geography and Canadian history (or similar courses that emphasize Canadian content), mathematics, science and English. For those candidates who have not completed these secondary school courses, the following university courses or equivalents will be accepted: MATH 2P52 Principles of Mathematics for Primary and Junior Teachers or other Mathematics course ESCI 1P10 Principles of Science for Primary and Junior Teachers or other Science context credit LING 1P95 Fundamentals of English Grammar GEOG 2P03, 2P06, 2P91 or other one half Canadian geography credit one half Canadian history credit Teacher candidates are also encouraged to take arts and physical education courses. Junior/Intermediate (Grades 4-10) Candidates must have at least three credits, averaging 75 percent, in one of the teachable subjects as listed under program components. Intermediate/Senior (Grades 7-12) Candidates must have at least five credits, averaging 75 percent, in one teachable area (see Clarification of Teachable Subjects for Business Studies below) and three credits, averaging 70 percent, in a second teachable subject as listed under program components. During the Pre-service year, each candidate will participate in two tutorials, one in each teachable subject. Technological Education Intermediate/Senior (Grades 7-12) Candidates must also submit the following before classes begin: |
a) | a full résumé |
b) | evidence of academic qualifications satisfactory to the University |
There are two streams in this program. |
1. | Design and Technology Stream |
Candidates must hold a degree from a recognized university and proven aptitude. The degree must include at least three credits in an academic teachable subject. Candidates also must have a definite interest and experience in technology. 2 A. Technological Studies Stream Candidates Holding a Degree Applicants who hold a degree from a recognized university must meet the following admission requirements: |
a) | Competence in one area of Technological Studies at both the basic and related advanced level or both areas of Technological Studies at the basic level. |
b) | One of: |
i)a combination of education related to the area or areas of technological studies selected as options in the program of professional education beyond that referred to in clause (a) and business or industrial experience in the area or areas of technological studies selected as options in the program of technological studies that totals five years, including at least 2 years of wage-earning experience, no less than 16 months of which is continuous employment at least 3700 hours of wage-earning experience and successful completion of a post-secondary education program acceptable to the College of Teachers that includes at least 24 months of academic studies, if the wage-earning experience and the education program are related to the area or areas of technological studies selected as options in the program of professional education. A Certificate of Qualification (trade certificate/licence) from the regulated and provincially licenced trades that is associated with manufacturing, transportation, or construction, or equivalent work related experience for hospitality services, technological design and communications. Work experience must be supported by sworn statements or official documents on company letterhead from personnel managers and/or other appropriate persons and must specify the nature of the work and experience, and years and months of experience. Experience must be in the subject area or areas in which the teacher candidate wishes to teach. Self-employed applicants must provide an official sworn statement attesting to the specific nature and duration of their work experience, including a letter from their accountant. They will also be interviewed by which they will be able to demonstrate or prove their competency in a specific technology area. Technological Studies Stream Candidates Not Holding a Degree Applicants holding a minimum of a two-year diploma from a College of Applied Arts and Technology or equivalent (a minimum of 16 months post-secondary education), and meeting all other admissions criteria as outlined above, may be considered for admission to the Technological Studies stream. Preference will be given to those applicants who hold a degree. Those admitted without a degree will be eligible to receive a Certificate in Education. Enterprise Education Intermediate/Senior (Grades 7-12) Candidates must have at least five credits, averaging 75 percent, in one teachable area (see Clarification of Teachable Subjects for Business Studies) and three credits, averaging 70 percent, in a second teachable subject as listed under program components. During the pre-service year, each candidate will participate in two tutorials, one in each teachable subject. French Teaching Specialization Intermediate/Senior (Grades 7-12) Admission is limited to students enrolled at the University of Waterloo and Brock University with a major in French. For details see the Co-ordinator, French Teaching Specialization. Native Teacher Education Aboriginal candidates who hold an undergraduate degree may apply to the regular pre-service education program. Primary/Junior Certificate Program Aboriginal candidates may be admitted to this program with Grade 12 or equivalent. Native as a Second Language Certificate Program Candidates must be fluent in a Native language. Program Components |
1. | Teaching methods designed to meet individual needs of pupils |
2. | The acts and regulations governing education |
3. | A review of the curriculum guidelines related to all of the divisions and a study of curriculum development |
4. | At least 10 weeks of practical experience in schools. Enterprise Education teacher candidates will also complete at least 4 weeks practicum in a community or business organization. |
Candidates specializing in Grades 4-10 must identify one teachable subject at the Junior/Intermediate level. Depending on their undergraduate major, Junior/Intermediate certification recommendations will be as follows: Dramatic Arts English Environmental Science French (second language) Geography History Mathematics Music-Vocal Physical and Health Education Science-General Visual Arts Candidates wanting to specialize in Grades 7-12 must select two teachable subjects (two tutorials in the range of EDUC 8P65-8P90, 8F76) at the Intermediate/Senior level. Teaching subjects offered are as follows: Business Studies-Accounting Business Studies-Data Processing Business Studies-Marketing and Merchandising Business Studies-Information Management Computer Science Dramatic Arts English (first language) French (second language) Geography History International Languages-Italian International Languages-Spanish Mathematics Physical and Health Education Religious Education (Roman Catholic) Science-Biology Science-Chemistry Science-General Science-Physics Visual Arts Technological Education Methodology courses are offered at the Basic (grades 9 and 10) level and the Advanced (grades 11 and 12) level and consist of 40 contact hours. Students are placed in a Basic or Advanced course according to their technological background and ability. Teaching subjects offered are as follows: Communications Technology Electronic Communications Technology Graphic Communications Technology Live Communications Technology Computer Technology Computer Engineering Technology Computer and Information Technology Construction Technology Commercial Construction Technology Industrial Construction Technology Recreational Construction Technology Residential Construction Technology Hospitality Services Food Preparation Tourism Travel and Accommodation Manufacturing Technology Manufacturing Process Technology Process and Production Planning Technology Product Design Technology Personal Services Child Care Services Geriatric Care Services Health Care Services Personal Grooming Services Technological Design Design Systems Technology Problem Solving Technology Process Technology Real World Applications of Technology Transportation Technology Freight Transportation Systems Technology Mass Transit Systems Technology Personal Transportation Technology Candidates in the Design and Technology stream must take EDUC 8R98 as the first teachable subject and select a second teachable subject from EDUC 8P65-8P90 or EDUC 8F76 (if French as a teachable) (Schedule A of Ont. Reg. 184, Ontario Teacher Qualifications.) Clarification of Teachable Subjects |
a) | For Business Studies (Accounting, Data Processing, Marketing and Merchandising, Information Management), all candidates must provide evidence of having current knowledge of computer applications in business. This can be evidenced on the university transcript, the Work Experience Profile or other supplementary material. To have a first teachable subject, candidates require two credits from the specified subject area and an additional three credits from either the specified or other business studies subject(s). A second teachable subject requires two credits from the specified subject area and a third credit from either that area or other business studies subjects. |
b) | For Science-General, Junior/Intermediate, candidates must present a minimum of three credits from biology, chemistry and physics, including two credits in one of the areas and a third credit in one of the remaining areas. For Intermediate/ Senior, as a first teachable subject, the five credits must be from at least two of biology, chemistry and physics. As a second teachable subject, an additional three credits must be from at least two of biology, chemistry and physics. |
c) | For History, preference will be given to candidates who have at least one credit in Canadian history. |
d) | For French as a Second Language, teacher candidates taking EDUC 8F76 as one of their tutorials must select a second tutorial. |
a) | Primary/Junior level (grades K-6) |
b) | Junior/Intermediate level (grades 4-10) |
c) | Intermediate/Senior level (grades 7-12) |
d) | Intermediate/Senior - Technological Education (grades 7-12) |
e) | Intermediate/Senior - Enterprise Education (grades 7-12) |
The program requirements as outlined may be met through the successful completion of a combination of compulsory and optional courses. For full-time teacher candidates, these courses are co-requisite and must be taken concurrently. Note: teacher candidates will be required to attend some off-campus courses and programs. Transportation to these courses and programs is the responsibility of the teacher candidate. |