Note: This certificate course is open to anyone applying to the Catholic School Boards in Ontario and faculty of education students in their final year of study. This course is not equivalent to the Religious Education, Part 1 Additional Qualification (AQ). This is not a mandatory course but is advised if seeking employment with a Catholic School Board (CSB). The CSB may require candidates to be practicing Roman/Eastern rite Catholics.
This course is intended to introduce pre-service Teacher Candidates to professional practice and to extend knowledge and skills in the delivery of Ontario Catholic curriculum, however, it is also considered a valuable resource for all applicants to the CSB.
This course is 36 hours in length and is fully online. Critical to the implementation of this course is the modeling of a positive learning environment that reflects care, professional knowledge, ethical practice, leadership and ongoing learning. This course answers the question, "What do I need to know to begin teaching in Ontario Catholic Schools?" Consequently, this course:
promotes an understanding of teaching as a vocation rooted in the call to Christian ministry
creates an awareness of the context of Ontario Catholic education
develops skills that enhance the integration of Catholic Graduate Expectations in the classroom and throughout the school
fosters professional knowledge of Religious and Family Life Education, and
assists teachers in the acquisition of the theological background and skills necessary for the implementation of the Religious Education and Family Life curriculum.
Prerequisites
Teacher candidates are advised that Catholic school boards may require teachers to be practicing Roman/Eastern Rite Catholics
Documents Required
NONE
Course Fee: $200 + HST
Withdrawal Policy: Withdrawals are effective on the date a withdrawal request is received. Course fees refunded are subject to a $50 non-refundable amount. No withdrawals or refunds after start date.
