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 practice 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 résumé if requested; |
e) | have a basic level of computer skills. |
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. |
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 |
ii) | 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. |
c) | 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. |
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. |
The program requirements as outlined may be met through the successful completion of compulsory and options 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. 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 French (second language) Geography History Mathematics Music-Vocal Physical and Health Education Science-General Visual Arts Candidates specializing in Grades 7-12 will participate in two courses, one in each teachable subject (courses in the range of EDUC 8P65-8P90, 8F76). Teaching subjects offered are as follows: Business Studies-Accounting Business Studies/Marketing and Merchandising Business Studies-Information Management (Information Technology) Computer Science Dramatic Arts English (first language) French Geography History International Languages-Italian International Languages-Spanish International Languages-German Mathematics Physical and Health Education Religious Education 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.) |
· | EDUC 8L09, EDUC 8P30, EDUC 8P33, EDUC 8Y04, EDUC 8Y05, EDUC 8Y31, EDUC 8Y36, EDUC 8Y38, EDUC 8Y39, EDUC 8Y61 and EDUC 8Y63 |
· | EDUC 8F08 or EDUC 8F09 |
· | EDUC 8F08, 8L09, 8P20, 8P23, 8Y04, 8Y05, 8Y21, 8Y26, 8Y28, 8Y29, 8Y61 and 8Y63 |
· | EDUC 8D10, 8L09, 8P04, 8P06, 8Y04 and 8Y05 |
· | one credit from EDUC 8F76, 8P65, 8P66, 8P67, 8P69, 8P72, 8P73, 8P74, 8P77, 8P80, 8P81, 8P82, 8P83, 8P84, 8P86, 8P87, 8P88, 8P90 (see program note 1) |
· | EDUC 9F24 and 9F25 |
· | EDUC 8D10, 8L09, 8P04, 8P06, 8Y04 and 8Y05 |
· | one credit from EDUC 8R00-8R67 (see program note 2) |
· | EDUC 8D10, 8L09, 8P04, 8P06, 8R98, 8Y04 and 8Y05 |
· | one of EDUC 8F76, 8P65, 8P66, 8P67, 8P69, 8P72, 8P73, 8P74, 8P77, 8P80, 8P81, 8P82, 8P83, 8P84, 8P86, 8P87, 8P88, 8P90 |
· | EDUC 8D10, 8L09, 8P04, 8P06, 8P61, 8P64, 8Y04 and 8Y05 |
· | one credit from EDUC 8F76, 8P65, 8P66, 8P67, 8P69, 8P72, 8P73, 8P74, 8P77, 8P80, 8P81, 8P82, 8P83, 8P84, 8P86, 8P87, 8P88, 8P90 (see program note 1) |
· | EDUC 6F91, 6F92 and 6F93 |