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. |
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 8D09, 8P30, 8P31, 8P33, 8Y04, 8Y05, 8Y31, 8Y34, 8Y36, 8Y37, 8Y39, 8Y61 and 8Y63 |
· | EDUC 8F08 |
· | EDUC 8F08, 8D09, 8P20, 8P21, 8P23, 8Y04, 8Y05, 8Y24, 8Y26, 8Y27, 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 |