TEACHER EDUCATION

The Teacher Education program offers three programs that lead to a recommendation for certification by the Ontario College of Teachers valid in Ontario schools where English is the language of instruction : a one-year Baccalaureate in Education (BEd) offered full-time, a Native Teacher Education Baccalaureate in Education (BEd) offered part-time over two years and a certificate in Native Teacher Education offered part-time over two years.

These programs are designed to educate teachers to be knowledgeable, skilled and reflective professionals capable of working in partnership with members of the community.

The Baccalaureate in Education (BEd) is divided into three divisions: primary/junior (k-grade 6) junior/intermediate (4-10), and intermediate/senior (7-12 ). In all three divisions, students learn educational theory and explore research in the field. Students also receive instruction on current teaching approaches and skills. Through field studies and the practicum, students are given opportunities to reflect on the links between theory and practice and to consider their own emerging practice.

The Ontario College of Teachers is responsible for licensing and regulating the teaching profession in the public interest. Students are responsible for ensuring that the College recognizes the degree on which their admission to the baccalaureate in education is based. The University of Ottawa is responsible only for ensuring the degree meets the admission criteria for the baccalaureate in education itself.