TEACHER EDUCATION PRE-SERVICE PROGRAMS
The following information explains the application procedures and admission requirements for the teacher education program.
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the teacher education program in English, applicants must meet the following requirements:
1. Hold a recognized university degree (or the equivalent).
2. Demonstrate proficiency in the English language.
One of the requirements for teaching in Ontario's English-language school system is that all teachers must have an acceptable level of oral and written language skills. The faculty expects that candidates have already attained such a level. Accordingly, the offer of admission and the granting of the BEd degree is conditional upon the student satisfying the faculty that he or she can communicate accurately, effectively and with clarity in the English language. If, in the faculty's opinion, a student's use of the English language in any of his or her courses is not acceptable, the student must demonstrate his or her proficiency by successfully completing an English language proficiency test.
If the student does not pass the required proficiency test, he or she may be asked to withdraw from the program. To pass the English test, one must achieve "B" on the oral component, "Acceptable" in the composition and a score at or beyond the designated performance cut-off point on the written test.
3. Have demonstrated a variety of experience which, in the judgement of certified teacher and/or faculty assessors, will allow them to succeed in the teacher education program.
4. Have satisfied the course requirements for teaching subjects.
Application form
Applicants who wish to register in the pre-service teacher education program must complete the TEAS application form (Teacher Education Application Form). This form is available on-line at http://compass.ouac.on.ca. The completed application form and non-refundable application service fees and supplementary fees must be mailed at the address indicated on the application form.
Documents required for admission
In order for applications to be assessed, the following documents must be on file at the Office of the Registrar, admissions office:
1. Recently issued official transcripts (print date within 6 months) from all post secondary institutions attended (colleges, universities, or other institutions), even if it consists of one course only. Photocopies or facsimiles (fax) of document s are not acceptable, and will not be evaluated if submitted. All documents received in support of an application for admission remain the property of the University of Ottawa and will not be returned. Applicants who are currently studying or have studied at the University of Ottawa do not need to submit a transcript from that institution.
2. Fully completed University of Ottawa Statement of Experience Teacher Education form. References will be checked.
3. Result of TOEFL (580), or the EPT (90), or IELTS (7.0) exam (if necessary).
Proof of Proficiency in English: candidates whose mother tongue is not English or French, and who have not been studying on a full-time basis in Canada, the United Kingdom or the United States for at least three years at the time of their application, must present proof of proficiency in English by submitting official results of the TOEFL (minimum score 580), or the IELTS (minimum score 7.0) or the EPT (minimum score 90) exam.
4. If submitting an application to the access program, provide a medical certificate, a letter or report from treating physician or other document from a qualified professional which confirms and explains the nature of disability.
5. Any other documents required by the Admissions Office.
Other documents required by the Ontario College of Teachers
Applicants who accept an offer of admission from the University of Ottawa will be required to submit the following documents to the faculty before the beginning of courses:
1. Photocopy of birth certificate or certificate of baptism, or other acceptable proof of the date and place of birth.
2. In the case of a married woman who is registered under her married name, a photocopy of her marriage certificate is required.
3. A certificate of change of name where applicable.
4. Applicants born outside Canada (and non-Canadian citizens or permanent residents) are required to submit evidence that they are entitled under Canadian law to obtain employment in Canada as a teacher.
5. Photocopy of a recent negative tuberculin test (valid for the academic year). The immunization record card will not be accepted.
6. Any other documents required by the Ontario College of Teachers.
ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TEACHERS
Recommendations
At the end of the month of May, the faculty will recommend students who have successfully completed the requirements for the BEd to the Ontario College of Teachers.
Only students who have met all the conditions are recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers. The faculty will not send a recommendation for students who have unpaid fees owing to the University. In addition, to have the faculty send the recommendation to the Ontario College of Teachers, students must advise the faculty in writing when their fees have been paid and must provide proof of payment with their notice.
Students must register with the College of Teachers if they anticipate seeking employment in Ontario schools. Registration forms will be distributed during the second session.
The faculty must provide the social insurance number of all students. Students must therefore ensure that the academic secretariat has the appropriate information on file.
Criminal Record Screening
The Ontario College of Teachers is responsible for licensing and regulating the teaching profession in the public interest. To provide increased protection for students and to help ensure that teachers are worthy of the trust placed in them by students, parents and colleagues, the college requires all new applicants to provide original signed reports of criminal record checks with their applications of membership and to complete an applicant's declaration about their suitability for registration. Candidates can obtain the applicant's declaration form and other information in the Ontario College of Teachers' registration guide.
Students who have any questions regarding this policy should contact the Ontario College of Teachers at 1-888-534-2222
(121 Bloor Street East, 6th Floor, Toronto, ON M4W 3M5).
PROGRAM OF STUDIES
Applicants must select one of the following divisions: primary/junior OR junior/intermediate OR intermediate/senior.
PRIMARY / JUNIOR DIVISION
Candidates who successfully complete this program will be qualified to teach kindergarten to grade 6
Compulsory courses
| PED 1140 Education in the Primary/Junior Division - Language 3
| cr. | | PED 1141 Education in the Primary/Junior Division - Math, Science |
and Technology 3 cr.
| PED 1142 Practical Field Experience in the Primary Division 3
| cr. | | PED 2140 Education in the Primary/Junior Division - Arts | 3 cr.
| | PED 2142 Practical Field Experience in the Junior Division | 3 cr.
| | PED 2145 Education in the Primary/Junior Division- Personal and |
Social Studies 3 cr.
| PED 3101 The Learning Process in the Educational Setting 3
| cr. | | PED 3102 Schooling and Society | 3 cr.
| | PED 3103 Curriculum Design and Evaluation in Education |
| PED 3105 Seminar on Reflective Teaching 3
| cr. | | PED 3106 Education of Exceptional Students | 3 cr.
| | PED 3109 Contemporary Issues in Education | 3 cr.
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or
| PED 3110 Teaching in Roman Catholic Separate Schools 3
| cr. |
NOTE: Candidates who choose French (second language) as a teaching subject must have successfully completed at least three full undergraduate français courses (or related courses) other than French as a second language courses. They must also pass both oral and written components of the French language proficiency test.
Compulsory Courses for French as a Second Language
| PED 1788 Enseignement du FLS aux cycles primaire et moyen, I 3
| cr. | | PED 2788 Enseignement du FLS aux cycles primaire et moyen, II | 3 cr.
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Students who succeed in the French language proficiency test but who experience difficulties in French must complete PED 1599 Connaissances et habiletés reliées au français écrit en enseignement (3cr.). The faculty will automatically register the student in that course.
Alternate delivery of program: on-site-model
Candidates in the primary/junior division who wish to be considered for the on-site delivery model will be given this opportunity.
JUNIOR / INTERMEDIATE DIVISION
Candidates selecting and completing this program successfully will be qualified to teach grades 4 to 10.
Compulsory courses
| | | PED 2141 Education in the Junior/Intermediate Division - Social |
Studies (History and Geography) and Health and
Physical Education 3 cr.
| PED 2142 Practical Field Experience in the Junior Division 3
| cr. | | PED 3101 The Learning Process in the Educational Setting | 3 cr.
| | PED 3102 Schooling and Society | 3 cr.
| | PED 3103 Curriculum Design and Evaluation in Education | 3 cr.
| | PED 3105 Seminar on Reflective Teaching | 3 cr.
| | PED 3106 Education of Exceptional Students | 3 cr.
| | PED 3109 Contemporary Issues in Education | 3 cr.
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or
| PED 3110 Teaching in Roman Catholic Separate Schools 3
| cr. | | PED 3140 Education in the Junior/Intermediate Division - |
Arts and Language 3 cr.
| | | PED 3141 Education in the Junior/Intermediate Division - |
Math, Science and Technology 3 cr.
| PED 3142 Practical Field Experience in the Intermediate Division 3
| cr. |
Candidates who choose this division must complete three credits from the above list.
Prerequisites:
Applicants must have completed three full undergraduate courses in the teaching option selected during their first baccalaureate. Two full courses are required in the same field as the area of study selected; the third course may be in a related field.
NOTE: Candidates who choose French (second language) as a teaching subject must have successfully completed at least three full undergraduate français courses (or related courses) other than French as a second language courses; they must also pass both oral and written components of the French language proficiency test.
Students who succeed in the French language proficiency test but who experience difficulties in French must complete PED 1599 Connaissances et habiletés reliées au français écrit en enseignement (3cr.). The faculty will automatically register the student in that course.
Teaching options (7 - 10)
' Applicants who select this option must also complete the following course: PED 3789 Enseignement du FLS aux cycles moyen et intermédiaire, II (3cr.)
NOTE: Not all teaching options are offered every year. Refer to the notes to applicants enclosed with the application for admission form. The faculty reserves the right to limit enrolment in those teaching options.
INTERMEDIATE / SENIOR DIVISION
Candidates who successfully complete this program will be qualified to teach grades 7 to OAC.
Compulsory courses
| PED 3101 The Learning Process in the Educational Setting 3
| cr. | | PED 3102 Schooling and Society | 3 cr.
| | PED 3103 Curriculum Design and Evaluation in Education | 3 cr.
| | PED 3105 Seminar on Reflective Teaching | 3 cr.
| | PED 3106 Education of Exceptional Students | 3 cr.
| | PED 3109 Contemporary Issues in Education | 3 cr.
|
or
| PED 3110 Teaching in Roman Catholic Separate Schools 3
| cr. | | PED 3142 Practical Field Experience in the Intermediate Division | 3 cr.
| | PED 4142 Practical Field Experience in the Senior Division | 3 cr.
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Candidates who choose this division must complete 12 credits from the above list to be taught at the intermediate and senior division.
Prerequisites:
Applicants must have completed five full undergraduate courses in a first teaching subject (three full courses are required in the same field as the first teaching subject during their first baccalaureate; the remaining two may be in a related field) and two full undergraduate courses in a second teaching subject (both courses are required in the same field as the second teaching subject).
NOTE: Candidates who choose French (second language) as a first teaching subject must have successfully completed five full undergraduate français courses (or related courses) other than French as a second language course.
Candidates who choose French (second language) as their second teaching subject must have successfully completed two full undergraduate français courses (or related courses) other than French as a second language course; they must also pass both oral and written components of the French language proficiency test.
Students who succeed in the French language proficiency test but who experience difficulties in French must complete PED 1599 Connaissances et habiletés reliées au français écrit en enseignement (3cr.). The faculty will automatically register the student in that course.
Teaching options (7 - OAC)
Intermediate Senior
NOTE: Not all teaching options are offered every year. Refer to the notes to applicants enclosed with the application for admission form. The faculty reserves the right to limit enrolment in those teaching options.
NATIVE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM
In July 1997, the faculty began delivering a two-year community-based Native Teacher Education Program (NTEP) to candidates in the North. Under the criteria set forth in Ontario regulation 184/97, the candidates must be of Native ancestry and hold the requirements for a secondary school graduation diploma or standing the Ontario College of Teachers considers equivalent. The candidates must also have a knowledge of their native language and have some experience working or volunteering in classrooms.
The program consists of work in the classroom of a mentor teacher, courses, and practice teaching. Courses are delivered through distance education (radio or telephone) and by face-to-face classes in the summers in the North. The course work consists of the courses offered in the traditional 36 credit program, as well as the potential to add three other courses in teaching English as a second language, teaching Native languages, and computers. The student teachers in this program have nine weeks of practice teaching, which are divided into three three-week practica.
Successful completion of the Native Teacher Education Program leads to certification by the Ontario College of Teachers to teach in the primary and junior divisions (junior kindergarten to grade 6). Graduates also receive a certificate from the University of Ottawa.
Please note that the Native Teacher Education Program is offered to groups of students only.
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