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Part 1 AQs
Co-operative Education, Part 1
Course Purpose & Enrolment Pre-Requisite
The Co-operative Education, Part 1 AQ course will provide candidates with an overview of the Cooperative Education program, which integrates student learning in a classroom with experiential learning outside of the traditional school setting. Candidates will start to understand key components of the experiential learning cycle and their role in facilitating a work experience for ALL students (whether it be a traditional work placement, or one of the specialized programs). In Part 1, candidates will also have an opportunity to learn about program planning, basic roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders, instructional design and practices, assessment and evaluation, and skills associated with holistically providing an experiential learning experience. Furthermore, this AQ will allow candidates to connect with other colleagues to discuss current co-op related issues and strategies from various boards across the province. Upon completion of Cooperative Education Part 1, candidates will be prepared to confidently step into a Cooperative Education Department to positively support student safety, well-being and overall achievement.
Prerequisites
- primary division
- junior division
- intermediate division
- senior division.
Documents Required
- NONE
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25CP11 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Dance, Part 1
The Additional Qualification Dance, Part 1 Course is an introduction to the pedagogical and practical applications of dance in elementary and secondary schools as both a distinct discipline and teaching methodology. Active and experiential sessions provide candidates with an opportunity to develop skills and confidence in the use of dance across the curriculum. Through the lens of equity and inclusivity, Dance Part 1 focuses on differentiated instructional design and effective lesson planning and implementation within the classroom context. Candidates have the opportunity to become familiar with theoretical foundations, pedagogical frameworks, teaching/learning strategies and practices available to assist with program planning, development, implementation, assessment and evaluation.
Prerequisites
- primary division
- junior division
- intermediate division
- senior division.
Documents Required
- NONE
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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VW25DA11 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Virtual Blended | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Dramatic Arts, Part 1
The Dramatic Arts, Part 1 Additional Qualification Course develops candidates’ theoretical and practical knowledge and skills for classroom use through an introduction to the multiple perspectives of key drama theorists and scholars embedding in practical course components. Through experiential learning focused on a range of instructional design and assessment practices, candidates develop their professional practice as they explore their individual understanding of drama education as both a discrete arts discipline and an integrative methodology.
All learning is situated within a context of social justice, inclusion, and culturally relevant pedagogy. Focused practice in lesson planning, design, and implementation engages candidates as both learners and teachers in recurrent cycles of inquiry, action, and reflection. Through such processes, candidates gain deepen knowledge of the Dramatic Arts subject area, develop professional judgment, and generate new knowledge for practice.
Prerequisites
- primary division
- junior division
- intermediate division
- senior division.
Documents Required
- NONE
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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TCVW25DR11 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Virtual Blended | $685.00 | Register Now... |
VW25DR11 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Virtual Blended | $685.00 | Register Now... |
French As A Second Language, Part 1
The French as a Second Language (FSL),Part 1 AQ Course explores theoretical foundations, development of learners, program planning and implementation, assessment, the learning environment and ethical considerations related to teaching and learning across the divisions. The course is specifically designed to support French-speaking teachers to enhance their pedagogical and programming practices related to the delivery of the FSL curriculum.
Candidates come to the FSL AQ course with French language skills and related knowledge and experiences. 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.
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- Qualifications in at least one of the following:
- primary division
- junior division
- intermediate division
- senior division.
- Successfully complete a French language proficiency test. All test results are final and not subject to appeals. One test attempt permitted per session. Cost for the test is included in the registration fees.
FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROFICIENCY TEST WILL BE E-MAILED UPON REGISTRATION.
- Test Exemption: Applicants holding Basic Qualifications for teaching in Francophone schools (i.e, primaire, moyen, intermédiare, and/or supérieur) will not be required to complete the French language proficiency test
Documents Required
- NONE
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25FR11 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $735.00 | Register Now... |
Guidance and Career Education, Part 1
The Additional Qualification Course: Guidance and Career Education, Part 1 is open to elementary and secondary teacher-candidates, will introduce you to relevant Ministry of Education (MOE) policies, board/school programs, and resources. It will also deepen your understanding of others while enhancing your own and others’ learning through collaborative development of approaches and methods for implementing the skills of Guidance Teacher-Counsellors in classroom practice.
This Part 1 Guidance and Career Education course employs a critical, pedagogical lens for holistic, integrated exploration of relevant theoretical foundations and guidance-program planning and implementation, thus supporting your awareness of students’ learning development, styles, and preferences. In addition, through critical consideration of instructional practices, assessment and evaluation, the nature of the learning environment, and ethical considerations related to teaching and learning, you will increase your knowledge and skills for promoting and supporting students’ wellbeing. In short, Guidance and Career Education Part 1 will enhance your professional knowledge, ethical practice, leadership capacity, and ongoing learning.
Prerequisites
- primary division
- junior division
- intermediate division
- senior division.
Documents Required
- NONE
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25GU11 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Health and Physical Education (I/S), Part 1
The purpose of the Health and Physical Education(H&PE) Intermediate/Senior Part I Additional Qualification (AQ) Course is to develop candidates’ skills and knowledge for the design, delivery, and assessment of H&PE programs. As an introductory course, Part 1 focuses on the theory and practice underpinning H&PE through exploration of the philosophy and its application for ensuring a healthy, active living education. Critical to the delivery of H&PE is the ability of teachers to ensure positive learning experiences for all students. Candidates learn to combine their knowledge of physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development and learning with understanding of students’ needs in order to facilitate active student engagement.
Prerequisites
- intermediate division
- senior division.
Documents Required
- NONE
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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VW25PS11 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Virtual Blended | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Health and Physical Education (P/J), Part 1
The Health and Physical Education (H&PE) Primary/Junior Part 1 Additional Qualification Course develops candidates’ knowledge and skills for design, delivery and assessment of H&PE programs. The course explores the philosophy and application of a healthy, active-living approach through opportunities to examine the teacher’s role within H&PE and the healthy-schools framework. Successful candidates develop and demonstrate critical thinking and reflecting, engage in classroom practice, explore research, inquire and share their knowledge. And, through the planning of a three-part lesson in H&PE, candidates have the opportunity to advocate for the needs of the whole child, develop physical and health literacy, and commit to lifelong healthy, active living. This H&PE course supports the expectations outlined in the Ministry of Education curriculum policy documents and the OCT Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards
Prerequisites
- primary division
- junior division
Documents Required
- NONE
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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VW25PH11 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Virtual Blended | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Integration Of Information and Computer Technology, Part 1
The Integration of Information Computer Technology (IICT) Part 1 Course introduces you to an exploration of how technology-enabled learning can improve student achievement. It will also develop your skills and knowledge for the design, delivery, and assessment of this mode of learning, one that provides and extends learners’ access to the learning environment and to relevant resources while enabling these students to communicate, collaborate, connect, and create in a variety of ways.
The integration of technology into teaching has been identified by the Ontario Ministry of Education (MOE) as having a positive impact on student learning, a finding supported by research. It is important to note, however, that in Ontario’s elementary and secondary schools, technology-enabled learning must always be grounded in the Ontario curriculum; and, that assessment and evaluation practices must be grounded in the policy and practices outlined in the MOE document Growing Success.
Prerequisites
- primary division
- junior division
- intermediate division
- senior division.
Documents Required
- NONE
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25CO11 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Kindergarten, Part 1
The Kindergarten, Part 1 Additional Qualification Course will engage you in an interactive, creative, and meaningful introductory course focused on topics such as, but not limited to, the image of the child; relationships and flow of the day; the learning environment, pedagogical documentation, and inquiry/play-based learning. It will also develop your knowledge and critical appreciation of emergent curriculum, self-regulation, early-childhood development theories/approaches, the four frames, integrated and inclusive learning, and assessment as, for, and of learning.
Throughout the course, you will have weekly opportunities to connect via chat discussions with your professional-learning community (PLC) as we explore theory and connect it to practice with hands-on challenges, interesting readings, knowledgeable guest speakers, inspiring (virtual) field trips, and practical assignments. Our weeks together will be an experience that supports your unique learning journey, one that will provide you with resources for ongoing exploration after the course ends.
NOTE: The course serves to support the continuous professional learning needs of certified teachers and registered early childhood educators (RECEs/ECEs). At the end of the course, RECEs/ECEs receive the Kindergarten Course Part 1 Certificate which may be eligible for ECE hours. Please check with your provincial authority with respect to the ongoing requirement for maintaining or renewing your ECE License / registration.
Prerequisites
A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT with qualifications in primary divisionDocuments Required
- NONE
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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TCYW25KG11 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
YW25KG11 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Mathematics, Primary and Junior, Part 1
The Mathematics, Primary and Junior Part 1 Additional Qualification Course will engage you in a process of inquiry to explore and develop a life-long-learner mindset for teaching and, specifically, for instruction in mathematics. Using a multiple lens of mathematical processes, lesson study, flexible thinking, and multiple representations, you will examine the pedagogical content knowledge of the curriculum strands Number Sense in Counting as well as Quantity and Whole Number Operations. The summative task for this course is the creation of a mini-unit focused on embedding mathematical processes, observations, and conversations as pre/post/and ongoing assessment, after which, you will assess successes and next steps from the results of teaching the unit.
Prerequisites
A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT with qualifications in at least one of the following:- primary division
- junior division
Documents Required
- NONE
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25MA11 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Reading, Part 1
The Additional Qualification Course: Reading Part 1 enables you to develop a comprehensive literacy program to ensure students achieve full potential as fluent readers who comprehend what they read and can apply and communicate their knowledge and skills in new and varied contexts. You will develop a repertoire of practical strategies to meet the reading-comprehension and application needs of students in primary, junior, intermediate and secondary classrooms. Reading Part 1 focuses on ways of supporting your students through questioning, critical appreciation of perspective, and the detection of bias in text.
Through reading instruction, you will work with the most powerful tool learners have for developing ideas and insights, for giving shape to their experiences, and for making sense of their world and their possibilities in it: Language. To support effective language use and development within and beyond the course, you will also explore assessment tools for determining reading levels, strategies for reading improvement, structures for effective classroom implementation, and resources appropriate for addressing the strengths and needs of all readers.
Prerequisites
- primary division
- junior division
- intermediate division
- senior division.
Documents Required
- NONE
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25RE11 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Reading, Part 1 – Intermediate and Senior Focus
Reading Part 1 – Intermediate, Senior Focus Additional Qualification Course equips teachers to meet the reading comprehension and application needs of in the Intermediate Division. Specifically, it enhances the teacher-candidate’s repertoire for instructing, modeling, encouraging, and supporting learners as they engage in curriculum-based reading tasks and respond to the increasing literacy demands of life in a complex, mediated society. To this end, Reading Part 1 focuses, for example, on approaches to and strategies for comprehension and application such as close reading, analytic reading, text-dependent questioning/inquiry, critical appreciation of perspective and detection of bias in text.
Prerequisites
- intermediate division
- senior division.
Documents Required
- NONE
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25AL11 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Special Education, Part 1
The Special Education Part I Additional Qualification course explores the theoretical foundations, the development of learners, program planning and implementation, instructional practices, assessment and evaluation and the learning environment to support the effective teaching and learning of students with special needs.
Prerequisites
- primary division
- junior division
- intermediate division
- senior division.
Documents Required
- NONE
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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LF24SP1HC | Oct 17, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024 |
Burlington Central Library Burlington (map) |
$685.00 | Register Now... |
TCVW25SP11 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Virtual Blended | $685.00 | Register Now... |
YW25SP11 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Special Education, Part 1 - Secondary Focus
The Additional Qualification Course: Special Education Part I employs a critical pedagogical lens to explore in a holistic and integrated manner theoretical foundations, development of learners, program planning and implementation, instructional practices, assessment and evaluation, the learning environment and ethical considerations related to teaching and learning in the Intermediate-Senior division. Critical to the implementation of this course is the modelling of a positive learning environment that reflects care, diversity, equity and is specifically tailored for the secondary school educator. This course supports the enhancement of professional knowledge, ethical practice, leadership and ongoing learning.
From an anti-oppressive stance, we will better understand how student voice and experience might inform and shape our practice, from valuing different communication preferences, to creating student-centered classroom environments, to using technology to offer unique teaching and learning experiences.
Foundational to this course is exploring the pedagogical, curricular, and environmental challenges and opportunities to teaching, learning, and leading in the secondary school. We will consider how concepts of disability, differentiated instruction, accommodations, modifications, and universal design might be applied in the subject-specific classroom. Participants will deepen their understanding of, and develop lessons for, the Ministry of Education’s Learning Strategies courses.
This course will consider special education and its role in schooling and society. We will learn about various disabilities and exceptionalities, and from a student and self-advocate perspective explore disability as an important component of an individual’s identity and how disability can be amplified and integrated in the secondary school setting.
Prerequisites
- intermediate division
- senior division.
Documents Required
- NONE
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25SSP11 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Teacher Librarian, Part 1
The Teacher Librarian Part 1 Additional Qualification Course introduces you to the unique role of the Teacher Librarian in the school by focusing attention on the fundamental knowledge and skills required for assuming a contributing role in your school’s Library Learning Commons (LLC). The course also supports your identification and exploration of varied avenues for demonstrating leadership, equipping you to serve the range of needs and interests presented by students, staff, and other members of the school community through the LLC. In short, Part 1 builds the foundation for acquiring and implementing knowledge, skills, and confidence for the professional journey you are taking toward future direction and management of a successful LLC.
Specifically, the Part 1 course will immerse you in collaborative practices that promote students’ achievement, increasing your awareness and understanding of how such practices support instruction and assessment within an inquiry and research model. The course will guide your development of the knowledge and skills you need to identify the characteristics of a sound school-based library program, one that integrates MOE learning expectations for students with the OCT standards of professional practice and ethics for practitioners. Finally, Part 1 will support you in identifying opportunities for nurturing your personal leadership capacity and ability both within the candidate group and in the larger community represented by your school’s LLC stakeholders
Prerequisites
- primary division
- junior division
- intermediate division
- senior division.
Documents Required
- NONE
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25LB11 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Teaching English Language Learners, Part 1
The Teaching English Language Learners Part 1 Additional Qualification Course provides an introduction which will focus your learning on theory and practice underpinning second-language teaching and learning while examining factors influencing acculturation. The content addressed in this course is intended to assist teachers in the design, implementation, and assessment of programs for linguistically and culturally diverse students at all grade levels.
You will also develop an awareness of the role of the ELL teacher as an advocate for students’ linguistic and social adjustment challenges and needs in the school; and, as a collaborative partner for in-school and community services personnel and parents/guardians.
Prerequisites
- primary division
- junior division
- intermediate division
- senior division.
Documents Required
- NONE
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25EN11 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Visual Arts, Part 1
This Visual Arts Part 1 AQ Course provides candidates with a theoretical and practical introduction to the teaching of visual arts at the elementary and secondary levels. The course focuses on lesson planning, sequential lesson development, and classroom implementation within a context of culturally relevant pedagogy.
Through exploration of the elements and principles of design using a variety of media, candidates connect professional practice to the developmental stages of students’ art as they learn to use a variety of authentic assessment strategies and practical evaluation instruments. The course also includes art history and appreciation, aesthetics and criticism. Hands-on workshops expand candidates’ understanding and skill in the use of visual arts techniques, thus increasing confidence and ability to deliver appropriate, challenging studio activities to meet curriculum policies and standards and to address attendant Issues of safety and liability.
Prerequisites
- primary division
- junior division
- intermediate division
- senior division.
Documents Required
- NONE
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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VW25VA11 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Virtual Blended | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Vocal Music (P/J) Part 1
The Vocal Music P/J Part I AQ Course equips and enables candidates to explore ways of incorporating music into all areas of the Primary/Junior curriculum. Through examination of the renewed Ontario Arts Curriculum and music’s big ideas, candidates learn ways to encourage their own students to be creative and critical thinkers who can use and enjoy using movement, voice, and instruments to express thoughts and feelings.
Course activities introduce and support candidates’ practical use of the recorder, Orff instruments, percussion, and ukulele in the music classroom. Theoretical and pedagogical aspects of the course equip candidates to design a music program that addresses and encompasses the Ethical Standards and Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession and to implement instructional and assessment practices that meet the needs of students in relation to relevant curriculum policies and expectations. The course also supports candidates as they identify and develop ways to create positive learning environments to encourage students’ well being.
Prerequisites
- primary division
- junior division
Documents Required
- NONE
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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VW25VM11 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Writing, Part 1
The Additional Qualification Course: Writing Part 1 will engage you in exploration of professional practice, critical pedagogies and the knowledge and skills outlined in the OCT course guidelines. Through inquiry, you will examine beliefs and theories about being literate and learning to write; critically explore, reflect, and engage in discussions pertaining to teaching and learning within the context of writing instruction and learning to write. From there, you will integrate new learning into practice as you consider students’ individual needs, narratives, interests, and learning preferences.
Through the Writing Part 1 AQ course, you will consider 21st-Century competencies, tools, and processes for creating engaging, trusting, and inviting learning environments. You will also explore assessment practices that encompass the Ontario MOE curriculum frameworks and policy documents and consider fair, equitable, transparent, valid, and reliable assessment methods that honour the dignity, developmental needs, emotional wellness, and identity of all students.
Prerequisites
- primary division
- junior division
- intermediate division
- senior division.
Documents Required
- NONE
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25WR11 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Part 2 AQs
Co-operative Education, Part 2
Course Purpose & Enrolment Pre-Requisite
The Co-operative Education, Part 2 AQ course provides a deeper, extensive examination of Cooperative Education and will build on your knowledge of other forms of experiential learning. In Part 2, candidates will also have an opportunity to further explore program planning, basic roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders, instructional design and practices, assessment and evaluation, and build skills associated with holistically providing an experiential learning experience. Another critical aspect of this AQ course is to provide candidates an opportunity to branch out and network with colleagues from other school boards and teaching backgrounds in order to develop, share and ultimately build their professional resources. Upon completion of Cooperative Education Part 2, candidates will be better equipped, with a vast majority of tools, to confidently step into any Cooperative Education Department and be able to positively support student safety, well-being and overall achievement.
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- Part 1 completed
- Minimum ONE year of certified teaching experience by the first day of the course, subsequent to certification
Documents Required
- Signed Teaching Experience Form confirming teaching experience
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25CP21 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Dance, Part 2
The Additional Qualification Dance, Part 2 Course explores the theoretical and practical applications of teaching dance in both elementary and secondary programs. Building upon the concepts and skills developed in Dance Part 1, candidates deepen their practice through an active exploration of dance education, with an emphasis on inquiry, advocacy, curriculum planning and effective unit design explored through diverse forms of dance expression. Within the context of equity and culturally relevant practices, candidates have the opportunity to critically examine a range of learning materials, pedagogical frameworks and teaching/learning strategies available to assist with program planning, development, implementation, assessment and evaluation.
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- Part 1 completed
- Minimum ONE year of certified teaching experience by the first day of the course, subsequent to certification
Documents Required
- Signed Teaching Experience Form confirming teaching experience
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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VW25DA21 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Virtual Blended | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Dramatic Arts, Part 2
The Dramatic Arts, Part 2 Additional Qualification Course extends the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills addressed in Part 1 by reviewing the multiple perspectives of key drama theorists and scholars and embedding these in practical course components. Through experiential learning focused on a range of instructional design and assessment practices, candidates refine their professional practice and, thus, increase individual understanding of drama education as both a discrete arts discipline and an integrative methodology.
All learning in Part 2 is situated within a context of social justice, inclusion, and culturally relevant pedagogy. For example, building upon earlier lesson-planning practice, candidates design a drama-program study unit by engaging both as learners and as teachers through participation and reflection from both perspectives; and, through collaborative creation processes, they learn in, through, and about Documentary Theatre and Children’s Theatre by engaging in recurrent cycles of inquiry, action, and reflection. Through such processes, candidates gain deeper knowledge of the Dramatic Arts subject area, refine professional judgment, and generate new knowledge for practice.
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- Part 1 completed
- Minimum ONE year of certified teaching experience by the first day of the course, subsequent to certification
Documents Required
- Signed Teaching Experience Form confirming teaching experience
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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VW25DR21 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Virtual Blended | $685.00 | Register Now... |
French As A Second Language, Part 2
The Additional Qualification Course: French as a Second Language, Part II explores the theoretical foundations, the development of learners, program planning and implementation, assessment, the learning environment and ethical considerations related to teaching and learning across the divisions. The course is specifically designed to support French speaking teachers in enhancing their pedagogical and programming practices as they relate to the delivery of French as a a Second Language curriculum.
Candidates come to the Additional Qualification course: French as a Second Language, Part II with French language skills and related knowledge and experiences. 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.
The Ontario College of Teachers recognizes that candidates working in the publicly funded school system, independent/private institutions or First Nations schools will have a need to explore in an integrated delivery model, topics and issues of particular relevance to the context in which they work or may work.
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- Part 1 completed
- Minimum ONE year of certified teaching experience by the first day of the course, subsequent to certification
Documents Required
- Signed Teaching Experience Form confirming teaching experience
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25FR21 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Guidance and Career Education, Part 2
The Additional Qualification Course: Guidance and Career Education, Part 2 will continue to support you in examining the important role of guidance and counselling practice in the school community and, as well, its attendant benefits for students and teachers. It will also engage you in exploration of the contributions of the various school-community stakeholders to the decision making required for ensuring sound guidance and counselling practice.
Throughout the Part 2 course, you will experience opportunities for extending your own professional practice; expanding career awareness and planning; refining the use of assessment tools and community resources; and examining relevant legal and ethical issues. Finally, you will enjoy the support of the Instructional Leader (IL) and your colleagues as you explore personal and shared resources to refine professional skills and develop a personal approach to counselling.
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- Part 1 completed
- Minimum ONE year of certified teaching experience by the first day of the course, subsequent to certification
Documents Required
- Signed Teaching Experience Form confirming teaching experience
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25GU21 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Health and Physical Education (I/S), Part 2
The purpose of the Health and Physical Education (H&PE ) Intermediate/Senior Part 2 Additional Qualification (AQ) Course is to extend candidates’ skills and knowledge for the design, delivery, and assessment of H&PE programs. This Part 2 course focuses on the theory and practice underpinning H&PE through exploration of the underlying philosophy and its application for ensuring a healthy, active living education. Critical to the delivery of H&PE is the ability of teachers to ensure positive learning experiences for all students. To this end, candidates learn to combine their knowledge of physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development and learning with their growing understanding of students’ needs and ability to facilitate active student engagement.
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- Completion of Health and Physical Education (H&PE ) Intermediate/Senior Part 1 OR Hold a Basic Qualification in Health and Physical Education in the Intermediate or Senior division
- Minimum ONE year of certified teaching experience by the first day of the course, subsequent to certification
Documents Required
- Signed Teaching Experience Form confirming teaching experience
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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VW25PS21 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Virtual Blended | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Health and Physical Education (P/J), Part 2
The Health and Physical Education (H&PE), Primary/Junior Part 2 Additional Qualification Course extends candidates’ knowledge and skills for designing, delivering, and assessing program. Through Part 2, candidates examine their role within the healthy schools framework by considering the needs of the whole child, increasing knowledge and development of physical and health literacy, and strengthening commitment to lifelong healthy, active living. Successful candidates demonstrate critical thinking and reflecting, engage in classroom practice, explore research, inquire and share their knowledge of planning a Health and H&PE unit of study within the context of a healthy schools framework.
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- Part 1 completed
- Hold a Basic Certification in Primary or Junior Division
- Minimum ONE year of certified teaching experience by the first day of the course, subsequent to certification
Documents Required
- Signed Teaching Experience Form confirming teaching experience
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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VW25PH21 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Virtual Blended | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Integration Of Information and Computer Technology, Part 2
The Integration of Information Computer Technology (IICT) Part 2 Course builds upon the skills and knowledge you acquired in Part 1 in relation to the design, delivery, and assessment of curriculum through students’ technology-enabled learning. In Part 2, you will experience opportunities for extending your own professional practice; expanding awareness of and expertise in planning for possibilities of technology-enabled learning; refining the use of digital-assessment tools and resources; and, examining relevant legal and ethical issues. Finally, you will enjoy the support of the Instructional Leader (IL) and your colleagues as you explore tools and resources to refine professional skills and to develop a personal repertoire of technology-based instructional approaches.
Identified by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and supported by research as having a positive impact on student learning, the integration of technology into teaching and learning can extend students’ access to the learning environment and resources while enabling them to communicate, collaborate, connect, and create. It is important to note that technology-enabled learning must always be grounded in the Ontario curriculum; and, that assessment and evaluation practices must always be based on policy outlined in Growing Success.
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- Part 1 completed
- Minimum ONE year of certified teaching experience by the first day of the course, subsequent to certification
Documents Required
- Signed Teaching Experience Form confirming teaching experience
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25CO21 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Kindergarten, Part 2
The Kindergarten, Part 2 Additional Qualification Course will engage you in interactive, creative, and meaningful experiences that extend your learning of early-childhood development theories and approaches. It will also enhance your knowledge about effective practice for children aged 3.5-6 years by focusing on responsive planning for play/inquiry-based learning and making learning visible through pedagogical documentation.
During the course, you will have weekly opportunities to connect via chat discussions with your professional learning community (PLC). You will also explore relevant theory and connect it to practice with hands-on challenges, interesting readings, knowledgeable guest speakers, inspiring (virtual) field trips, and practical assignments. Our weeks together will support your own unique learning journey and provide you with resources for ongoing exploration after the course ends.
NOTE: The course serves to support the continuous professional learning needs of certified teachers and registered early childhood educators (RECEs/ECEs). At the end of the course, RECEs/ECEs receive the Kindergarten Course Part 2 Certificate which may be eligible for ECE hours. Please check with your provincial authority with respect to the ongoing requirement for maintaining or renewing your ECE License / registration.
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- Part 1 completed
- Minimum ONE year of certified teaching experience by the first day of the course, subsequent to certification
Documents Required
- Signed Teaching Experience Form confirming teaching experience
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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TCYW25KG21 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
YW25KG21 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Mathematics, Primary and Junior, Part 2
The Mathematics, Primary and Junior Part 2 Additional Qualification Course will engage you in a process of inquiry to explore and develop a life-long-learner mindset for teaching and, specifically, to take you from what you learned in Part 1 to the next level of expertise for instruction in mathematics. The course embeds proportional/ relative thinking and spatial reasoning in all strands.
Using the multiple lenses of big ideas, cultural diversity, and lesson study, you will examine the pedagogical content knowledge of the curriculum strands in Number Sense (proportional reasoning, fractions, decimals), Geometry and Measurement. Further, you will collaboratively create a guide to the most challenging part of mathematics instruction: the debrief. .
The summative activity for the course is to further develop the entire process of design-down planning by pre-assessing through sample conferencing and other methods the planning, delivery, post-assessment and analysis of the results of a study unit. .
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- Part 1 completed
- Minimum ONE year of certified teaching experience by the first day of the course, subsequent to certification
Documents Required
- Signed Teaching Experience Form confirming teaching experience
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25MA21 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Reading, Part 2
The Additional Qualification Course: Reading Part 2 deepens your understanding of the role of the literacy teacher with regard to both program and instructional practices and, as well, to the opportunities and challenges faced by reading teachers. Building upon the knowledge and skills addressed in Part 1, you will examine current research; enhance your capacity to build a comprehensive literacy program; receive advanced instruction in the practices of teaching reading; and, develop strategies for constructing meaning and thinking critically about a variety of texts.
In addition, you will expand your examination of the critical link between assessment and effective instruction as it relates to the support students require to reach their full potential as readers. Finally, you will have opportunities to explore and discuss how to create rich reading tasks with co-created learning goals and success criteria to ensure the literacy development of all students.
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- Part 1 completed
- Minimum ONE year of certified teaching experience by the first day of the course, subsequent to certification
Documents Required
- Signed Teaching Experience Form confirming teaching experience
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25RE21 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Reading, Part 2 – Intermediate and Senior Focus
The Reading Intermediate, Secondary Focus Part 2 Focus Additional Qualification course builds your understanding of reading instruction, assessment, and support of adolescent students. Through examining current research and best practices, you will enhance your capacity to build a comprehensive literacy program across intermediate and secondary curriculum areas. A central focus is on developing strategies for identifying gaps through effective assessment, and then providing effective support and instruction for student comprehension and critical literacy. Finally, you will explore how to intentionally embed discipline-specific reading skills and strategies into courses to support the literacy development of all students.
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- Part 1 completed
- Minimum ONE year of certified teaching experience by the first day of the course, subsequent to certification
- Hold an Intermediate or a Senior Qualification
Documents Required
- Signed Teaching Experience Form confirming teaching experience
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25AL21 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Special Education, Part 2
The Special Education Part 2 Addition Qualification Course is designed to expand upon the skills and knowledge developed by successful candidates who have completed Part 1. It employs a critical, pedagogical lens to explore in a holistic and integrated manner theoretical foundations, development of learners, program planning, and Ethical Standards and the Standards of Practice. Critical to the implementation of this course is the modeling of a positive learning environment that reflects care, diversity, and equity.
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- Part 1 completed
- Minimum ONE year of certified teaching experience by the first day of the course, subsequent to certification
Documents Required
- Signed Teaching Experience Form confirming teaching experience
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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LF24SP2HC | Oct 17, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024 |
Burlington Central Library Burlington (map) |
$685.00 | Register Now... |
TCVW25SP21 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Virtual Blended | $685.00 | Register Now... |
YW25SP21 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Special Education, Part 2 - Secondary Focus
This Addition Qualification Special Education Part 2 Course is designed to expand upon the skills and knowledge developed by successful candidates who have completed Part 1. It employs a critical, pedagogical lens to explore in a holistic and integrated manner theoretical foundations, development of learners, program planning, implementation, instructional practices and assessment and evaluation, the learning environment and ethical considerations related to teaching and learning in the Intermediate-Senior division. Critical to the implementation of this course is the modeling of a positive learning environment that reflects care, diversity, and equity and is specifically tailored for the secondary school educator. This course supports the enhancement of professional knowledge, ethical practice, leadership and ongoing learning.
From an anti-oppressive stance, we will better understand how student voice and experience might inform and shape our practice, from valuing different communication preferences, to creating student-centered classroom environments, to using technology to offer unique teaching and learning experiences.
Foundational to this course is exploring the pedagogical, curricular, and environmental challenges and opportunities to teaching, learning, and leading in the secondary school. We will consider how concepts of disability, differentiated instruction, accommodations, modifications, and universal design might be applied in the subject-specific classroom. Participants will deepen their understanding of, and develop lessons for, the Ministry of Education’s Learning Strategies courses.
This course will consider special education and its role in schooling and society. We will learn about various disabilities and exceptionalities, and from a student and self-advocate perspective explore disability as an important component of an individual’s identity and how disability can be amplified and integrated in the secondary school setting.
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- Part 1 completed
- Minimum ONE year of certified teaching experience by the first day of the course, subsequent to certification
Documents Required
- Signed Teaching Experience Form confirming teaching experience
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25SSP21 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Teacher Librarian, Part 2
The Teacher Librarian Part 2 Additional Qualification Course will expand and reinforce the knowledge, skills, and confidence you have acquired in Part 1. Specifically, it will enhance your understanding of the Library Learning Commons (LLC) as a collaborative space designed to promote student achievement across all subject/curriculum areas and to foster students’ overall success through inquiry- and research-based learning.
Through collaborative and individual activities, you will build upon your understanding of advocacy and grow as an advocate for school libraries. To nurture your growth, you will explore varied examples of the positive impact the Teacher Librarian can have on student learning; and, through discussion and research, you will examine innovative learning initiatives suited to the inquiry- and research-based model that informs the work of the Teacher Librarian to meet the needs and styles of all learners. Finally, the Part 2 course will strengthen your understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Teacher Librarian as a leader in the LLC and, thus, as a leader with school-wide influence.
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- Part 1 completed
- Minimum ONE year of certified teaching experience by the first day of the course, subsequent to certification
Documents Required
- Signed Teaching Experience Form confirming teaching experience
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25LB21 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Teaching English Language Learners, Part 2
The Teaching English Language Learners Part 2 Additional Qualification Course will engage you in the use of a critical, pedagogical lens for exploring in a holistic and integrated manner theoretical foundations; learning theory; program planning, development, and implementation; instructional design and practices; assessment and evaluation strategies and practices; the learning environment; and, research and ethical considerations related to teaching and learning across the divisions. Through these explorations, you will strengthen professional efficacy by gaining in-depth knowledge, refining professional judgment, and generating new knowledge for practice. Finally, you will critically design, apply, and facilitate dialogue related to learning opportunities that integrate the professional knowledge, skills and pedagogical stances
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- Part 1 completed
- Minimum ONE year of certified teaching experience by the first day of the course, subsequent to certification
Documents Required
- Signed Teaching Experience Form confirming teaching experience
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25EN21 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Visual Arts, Part 2
The Visual Arts Part 2 AQ Course extends candidates’ exploration of theoretical and practical ideas related to teaching at the elementary and secondary levels. It focuses on the creation of study-unit planning in drawing, painting, mixed media, ceramics, sculpture, photography and digital media within a context of social justice and culturally relevant pedagogy.
Through exploration of the elements and principles of design and post-modern principles of possibility using a variety of media, candidates connect professional practice to the developmental stages of students’ art and learn to use a variety of authentic assessment strategies. Candidates also learn through art appreciation, history, aesthetics, and criticism, which are embedded in the course curriculum. Hands-on workshops expand understanding and skill with visual-arts techniques and experiences, thus increasing candidates’ confidence and ability to deliver appropriate, challenging studio activities to meet curriculum policies and standards while addressing Issues of safety and liability.
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- Part 1 completed
- Minimum ONE year of certified teaching experience by the first day of the course, subsequent to certification
Documents Required
- Signed Teaching Experience Form confirming teaching experience
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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VW25VA21 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Virtual Blended | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Vocal Music (P/J) Part 2
The Vocal Music P/J Part 2 AQ Course extends candidates’ exploration of ways to incorporate music into all areas of the Primary/Junior curriculum. In addition, candidates deepen their examination of the renewed Arts Curriculum as well as music’s big ideas, doing so to increase their knowledge and capacity to encourage students’ creative and critical thinking and use of movement, voice, and instruments for expressing thoughts and feelings.
Course activities support candidates as they develop/refine their ability to use recorder, Orff instruments, percussion, and ukulele in the music classroom; advance understanding of theoretical and pedagogical aspects of music education to encompasses and reflect the Ethical Standards and Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession; expand their repertoire for implementing instructional and assessment practices to meet the needs of students through the Ontario Education Curriculum, Elementary Division; and, explore increasingly innovative ways to create and nurture positive learning environments and integrated learning opportunities.
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- Part 1 completed
- Minimum ONE year of certified teaching experience by the first day of the course, subsequent to certification
Documents Required
- Signed Teaching Experience Form confirming teaching experience
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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VW25VM21 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
Writing, Part 2
The Additional Qualification Course: Writing Part 2 facilitates collaborative design and implementation of professional practice and critical pedagogies as well as knowledge and skills outlined in the OCT guideline. Throughout the course, you will continue to inquire critically into professional practices, pedagogies, and ethical cultures of teaching and learning within the context of writing instruction and learning to write.
To begin, you will examine beliefs and theories about writing in an educational setting. From there, you will integrate learning theories while planning for the student writer by considering learners’ individual needs, narratives, interests and learning preferences. To create an effective and trusting learning environment featuring shared responsibility for learning, you will plan, design, and implement innovative 21st-Century pedagogies, tools, and processes that invite and engage students. In addition, you will collaborate to design and integrate assessment practices encompassing MOE curriculum frameworks and policy documents while considering fair, equitable, transparent, valid, and reliable assessment methods that honour the dignity, developmental needs, emotional wellness, and identity of all students.
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- Part 1 completed
- Minimum ONE year of certified teaching experience by the first day of the course, subsequent to certification
Documents Required
- Signed Teaching Experience Form confirming teaching experience
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25WR21 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $685.00 | Register Now... |
ABQs
Primary Division
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- An acceptable post-secondary degree or equivalent qualifications
- Hold a Basic Qualification in the Junior division
Documents Required
- NONE
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25PRB1 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $735.00 | Register Now... |
Junior Division
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- An acceptable post-secondary degree or equivalent qualifications
Documents Required
- NONE
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25JRB1 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $735.00 | Register Now... |
Junior Division (with a Leadership Focus)
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- An acceptable post-secondary degree or equivalent qualifications
Documents Required
- NONE
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25JRL1 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $735.00 | Register Now... |
Intermediate Division
Dramatic Arts - Intermediate Division
The Additional Basic Qualification course, Intermediate Basic (Dramatic Arts) is a prerequisite for teaching Dramatic Arts in the intermediate division and serves a diverse group of previously qualified teachers. Candidates include teachers making divisional changes, planning to move into administrative positions, entering the Ontario school system as well as teachers engaging in ongoing professional learning.
Critical to the delivery of intermediate division subjects is the ability of teachers to ensure positive learning experiences for students. Thus, effective teachers are skilled at combining their knowledge of adolescent development and learning with their understanding of the subject matter of Dramatic Arts and their ability to facilitate active student engagement.
Prerequisites
Documents Required
- NONE
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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VW25IND1 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Virtual Blended | $735.00 | Register Now... |
English - Intermediate Division
The Intermediate Basic (English) course is intended to extend professional knowledge, skills and pedagogies within this specific area of study and explore the theoretical foundations associated with supporting the adolescent learner. The course employs a critical, pedagogical lens to explore, in a holistic and integrated manner, theoretical foundations, learning theory, program planning, development and implementation, instructional design and practices, assessment and evaluation, the learning environment, research and ethical considerations related to teaching and learning across the divisions. Through these explorations, candidates strengthen professional efficacy by gaining in-depth knowledge, refining professional judgment and generating new knowledge for practice.
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- An acceptable post-secondary degree or equivalent qualifications
- TWO full university degree credit courses in English Literature
Documents Required
- Official transcript(s) sent directly to the Professional Learning Office from the granting institution before course start date
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25INE1 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $735.00 | Register Now... |
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies - Intermediate Division
The Additional Basic Qualification course: Intermediate Basic (First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies) will help you to further enrich student learning outcomes by delivering varying perspectives on issues, practices and events from the past, present and emergent future with respect to First Nations, Metis and Inuit culture. The voices and wisdom of Knowledge Keepers, community members and educators are reflected in this course. First Nations, Métis and Inuit knowledge, ways of knowing, culture, language and traditions are honoured and celebrated throughout the course.
This course is intended to explore and enhance professional practice, program planning and leadership within the Intermediate Division. Additionally, this ABQ will extend professional knowledge, skills and pedagogies within this specific area of study and explore the theoretical foundations associated with supporting the adolescent learner.
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- An acceptable post-secondary degree or equivalent qualifications
Documents Required
- NONE
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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TCYW25INNS1 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $735.00 | Register Now... |
YW25INNS1 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $735.00 | Register Now... |
Geography - Intermediate Division
The Intermediate Basic (Geography) course is intended to explore and enhance professional practice, program planning and leadership within the Intermediate Division. This AQ will also extend professional knowledge, skills and pedagogies within Geography and explore the theoretical foundations associated with supporting the adolescent learner. The Additional Qualification Course: Intermediate Basic, Geography employs a critical, pedagogical lens to explore in a holistic and integrated manner theoretical foundations, learning theory, program planning, development and implementation, instructional design and practices, assessment and evaluation, the learning environment, research and ethical considerations related to teaching and learning across the divisions. Through these explorations, candidates strengthen professional efficacy by gaining in-depth knowledge, refining professional judgment and generating new knowledge for practice.
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- An acceptable post-secondary degree or equivalent qualifications
- TWO full university degree credit courses in Geography
Documents Required
- Official transcript(s) sent directly to the Professional Learning Office from the granting institution before course start date
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Health and Physical Education - Intermediate Division
The purpose of the Intermediate Basic (Health and Physical Education) Additional Qualification (ABQ) Course is to develop candidates’ skills and knowledge for design, delivery, and assessment of H&PE programs. This course focuses on the theory and practice underpinning H&PE through exploration of the underlying philosophy and its application for ensuring a healthy, active living education for young adolescents
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- An acceptable post-secondary degree or equivalent qualifications
Documents Required
- NONE
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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VW25INP1 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Virtual Blended | $735.00 | Register Now... |
History - Intermediate Division
The Additional Basic Qualification Course: Intermediate Basic(History) employs a critical, pedagogical lens to explore, in a holistic and integrated manner, theoretical foundations, learning theory, program planning, development and implementation, instructional design and practices, assessment and evaluation, the learning environment, research and ethical considerations related to teaching and learning across the divisions. Through these explorations, you will strengthen your professional efficacy by gaining in-depth knowledge, refining professional judgment and generating new knowledge for practice. This course is intended to explore and enhance professional practice, program planning and leadership within the Intermediate Division History courses. In addition, this ABQ course will extend professional knowledge, skills and pedagogies within this specific area of study and explore the theoretical foundations associated with supporting the adolescent learner.
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- An acceptable post-secondary degree or equivalent qualifications
- TWO full university degree credit courses in History
Documents Required
- Official transcript(s) sent directly to the Professional Learning Office from the granting institution before course start date
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Mathematics - Intermediate Division
Candidates come to the Additional Basic Qualification course: Intermediate Basic( Mathematics) with an interest or background in this subject matter, and a desire to improve their mathematical content knowledge for teaching across the intermediate grades, and to learn new teaching and assessment strategies to help intermediate mathematics learners achieve success. The underlying purpose of the Additional Basic Qualification course is to extend teaching skills and knowledge of a subject-specific intermediate division program. At least one half of the course concentrates on subject specific content.
On completion of this course, participants will have a deeper understanding of mathematics content in Intermediate grades, including fraction and integer operations, moving from patterns to algebra, circles and pi, and the Pythagorean relationship. Participants will build their mathematical content knowledge for teaching, and learn strategies to support grade 7-10 students talking, thinking, and reasoning. Assessment for and as learning strategies are a key focus of the course. Frequent feedback and checks for understanding are important to the Intermediate learner. Building equitable math classrooms through differentiation, assessment, accommodating for exception and ELL learners, and considering Indigenous ways of knowing mathematics will be an important "lens" or way of seeing the course content.
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- An acceptable post-secondary degree or equivalent qualifications
- TWO full university degree credit courses in Mathematics (i.e. calculus, geometry, linear algebra, statistics) OR successful completion of our Intermediate Basic Math proficiency test conducted online prior to course start date. All test results are final and not subject to appeals. One test attempt permitted per session.This test is free.
Documents Required
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Official transcript(s) sent directly to the Professional Learning Office from the granting institution before course start date if not writing our Intermediate Basic Math proficiency test.
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25INM1 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $735.00 | Register Now... |
Science - General - Intermediate Division
Intermediate Basic (Science - General) explores science teaching and learning in the intermediate school level. It examines our values, perceptions and knowledge related to Science and Technology in Grades 7 and 8, as well as Science in Grades 9 and 10. In this course, we will understand the needs of the adolescent learner and explore program planning and delivery, based on equity and inclusion. We will learn how to broaden the scope and extent of expectations in intermediate classes and prepare students to understand, adapt, and contribute to a rapidly changing world as well as participate in a global community. We will enhance learning through professional readings, hands-on investigations, ongoing analysis, reflection and finally an independent learning project. The course offers the candidates the opportunity to engage in collaborative learning, relating theory to practice and reflective practice. These learning experiences will provide the basis for your understanding of current Intermediate Science teaching and learning and Ministry policy, as well as enable you to prepare, implement and access curriculum for intermediate students. This course supports the following OCT Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession: Commitment to Students and Student Learning, Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, Leadership in Learning Communities, and Ongoing Professional learning.
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- An undergraduate degree acceptable to the Ontario College of Teachers
- TWO full university degree credit courses in Science. More than one of the following should be represented in these courses: biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science
Documents Required
- Official transcript(s) sent directly to the Professional Learning Office from the granting institution before course start date
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Senior Division
Dramatic Arts - Senior Division
The Additional Basic Qualification Dramatic Arts Course prepares teacher-candidates for effective delivery of the Ontario drama curriculum in Grades 11 and 12. Specifically, it expands teachers’ professional knowledge and skill for designing and implementing in-class, community-based, and other experiential drama activities designed for the older adolescent.
The course also enhances teachers’ knowledge of the history of drama and of its role in Canadian society through critical inquiry. In this capacity, the course also encourages teachers to inquire into appropriate pedagogy and, as well, into ways of promoting and supporting the dramatic arts in the community. In turn, successful teacher-candidates increase their capacity for and ability to engage their own students meaningfully in critical inquiry into drama and its potential for providing personal enjoyment and a range of potential employment opportunities.
Prerequisites
Documents Required
- Official transcript(s) sent directly to the Professional Learning Office from the granting institution before course start date
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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TCVW25SDR1 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Virtual Blended | $735.00 | Register Now... |
VW25SDR1 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Virtual Blended | $735.00 | Register Now... |
English - Senior Division
This Additional Basic Qualification course is intended to explore and enhance professional practice, program planning and leadership within the Senior Division. This ABQ will also extend professional knowledge, skills and pedagogies within this specific area of study and explore the theoretical foundations associated with supporting the adolescent learner. The course: Senior Division, English employs a critical, pedagogical lens to explore in a holistic and integrated manner theoretical foundations, learning theory, program planning, development and implementation, instructional design and practices, assessment and evaluation, the learning environment, research and ethical considerations related to teaching and learning within and across the division(s). Through these explorations, candidates strengthen professional efficacy by gaining in-depth knowledge, refining professional judgment and generating new knowledge for practice.
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- An acceptable post-secondary degree or equivalent qualifications
- Five full university degree credit courses in English Literature
- For candidates who already hold a Senior Basic Qualification, 2 full undergrad courses in English Literature are required
Documents Required
- Official transcript(s) sent directly to the Professional Learning Office from the granting institution before course start date
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25SBE1 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $735.00 | Register Now... |
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies - Senior Division
The Senior Division, First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies course will help to further enrich student learning outcomes by delivering varying perspectives on issues, practices and events from the past, present and emergent future with respect to First Nations, Metis and Inuit cultures. The voices and wisdom of Knowledge Keepers, community members and educators are reflected in this course. First Nations, Métis and Inuit knowledge, ways of knowing, culture, language and traditions are honoured and celebrated throughout the course. This course will facilitate individual learning journeys into the richness and diversity of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples and Perspectives.
This Additional Basic Qualification course is intended to explore and enhance professional practice, program planning and leadership within the Senior Division. The course will extend professional knowledge, skills and pedagogies within this specific area of study and explore the theoretical foundations associated with supporting the adolescent learner.
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- An acceptable post-secondary degree or equivalent qualifications
- An Intermediate Basic Qualification in any subject area
Documents Required
- None
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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TCYW25SNS1 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $735.00 | Register Now... |
YW25SNS1 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
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Health and Physical Education - Senior Division
The purpose of the Physical and Health Education (H&PE) Senior Additional Basic Qualification (ABQ) Course is to develop candidates’ skills and knowledge for design, delivery, and assessment of H&PE programs. This course focuses on the theory and practice underpinning H&PE through exploration of the underlying philosophy and its application for ensuring a healthy, active living education for older adolescent students.
Prerequisites:- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- An acceptable post-secondary degree or equivalent qualifications
- Two full university degree credit courses in Physical and Health Education OR Intermediate Basic (Health & Phys. Ed) OR Health & Phys. Ed (I/S), Part 1.
Documents Required:
- Official transcript(s) sent directly to the Professional Learning Office from the granting institution before course start date
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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VW25SPS1 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Virtual Blended | $735.00 | Register Now... |
History - Senior Division
This course is designed to “extend skills and knowledge of teachers in the design, delivery and assessment of a subject-specific senior division program.” Teaching Senior History is a complex activity, and involves more than a sound knowledge of Ontario Ministry of Education course expectations. This course is designed to introduce teachers to most of the unique features of teaching students at this level. Some topics introduced in the course include critical historical thinking, inquiry based learning, informed practice, holistic education, assessment and evaluation, Professional Learning Communities, literacy and post-secondary destinations. Using up-to-date on-line resources, and realistic, reflective activities, this course will provide students with the opportunity to explore, share and incorporate theoretical approaches and teaching strategies appropriate to the Senior History classroom.
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- An acceptable post-secondary degree or equivalent qualifications
- Five full university degree credit courses in History
- For candidates who already hold a Senior Basic Qualification, 2 full undergrad courses in History are required
Documents Required
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Official transcript(s) sent directly to the Professional Learning Office from the granting institution before course start date
Course Code | Date | Format / Location | Price | Availability |
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YW25SBH1 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
Online | $735.00 | Register Now... |
Science - General - Senior Division
This course explores the senior secondary school environment and examines our values, perceptions and knowledge related to teaching and learning Science in Grades 11 and 12. In this course, we will understand the need of the adolescent learner and explore effective program planning and delivery, based on equity and inclusion. We will learn how to broaden the scope and extent of expectations in senior classes and prepare students to understand, adapt and contribute to a rapidly changing world as they stand on the threshold of entering post-secondary destinations in a global community. We will enhance learning through professional readings, hands-on investigations, discussions, ongoing analysis, reflection and finally an independent learning project. The course offers the candidates the opportunity to engage in collaborative learning, relating theory to practice and reflective practice. These learning experiences will provide the basis for your understanding of current Senior Science teaching and learning and Ministry policy, as well as enable you to prepare, implement and access curriculum for senior students. This course supports the following OCT Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession: Commitment to Students and Student Learning, Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, Leadership in Learning Communities, and Ongoing Professional learning.
Prerequisites
- A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
- An undergraduate degree acceptable to the Ontario College of Teachers
- Five full university degree credit courses in pure Science. More than one of the following areas of study should be represented in these courses: biology, botany, chemistry, physics, zoology
- For candidates who already hold a Senior Basic Qualification, 3 full undergrad courses in Science are required
Documents Required
- Official transcript(s) sent directly to the Professional Learning Office from the granting institution before course start date
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Certificates
Effective Teaching Grades 9 - 12
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Effective Teaching, Part 1
In this Module participants will discover how effective teaching increases student involvement and achievement in the classroom and motivates further learning. During the module, differentiated instructional and assessment strategies, effective classroom management tactics and transformational lesson planning, will be experienced, practiced and implemented. All module members will have the weekly opportunity to participate fully in a collaborative, inquiry-based learning process of learning where they will apply and discuss the effectiveness of proven teaching methods consolidating their skills in:
- Creating learning environments where students are active participants as individuals and as members of collaborative groups
- Displaying effective and efficient classroom management promoting risk taking and appropriate student behavior
- Designing lessons that allow students to participate in empowering activities in which they understand that learning is a process and mistakes are a natural part of learning
- Identifying and employing a wide variety of instructional, assessment and evaluation strategies and tools which promote inclusion, accommodate diverse learning needs of all students and encourage students to accept responsibility for their own learning
- Creating an environment where student work is valued, appreciated and used as a learning tool.
Course Fee: $275 + $35.75 = 310.75
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Ontario Pedagogical Strategies Certificate Course K-8
In this course you will explore and understand the key K-8 instructional approaches of an effective teacher in Ontario. Lessons and activities will delve into inquiry-based learning, Universal Design for Learning, differentiated instruction and project-based learning concepts, approaches, and strategies. The fundamental principles of assessment and evaluation in Ontario will also be explored. This course is facilitated by an experienced Ontario educator who will guide you in dialogue and research to understand the essential practices for effective planning, instruction, and assessment to support all students in K-8 Ontario classrooms.
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Religious Education: Teaching In Catholic Schools
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:
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
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Rooted and Rising
We are excited to spend three months learning and growing together towards more co-operative, just, and healthy ways of living, in harmony with the ecosystems in which we live. In Rooted and Rising you will tap more into your power, meet new friends and allies, mentors and supporters, and build key skills and understandings for success.
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School Leadership for Excellence and Equity
Program Overview
Are you an administrator, teacher leader or community leader interested in inquiring about how equity practices, particularly culturally relevant and anti-oppressive leadership, can enhance the achievement, engagement, and well-being of historically marginalized students? This collaborative inquiry engages co- learners in exploring the context of equity in Ontario schools and developing an anti-oppressive approach to leadership in order to work toward concrete strategies for supporting high levels of achievement and well-being for all students.
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Ms. Adamkowski has been a catalyst for change by modeling pedagogical innovation and moving our entire school forward towards successfully implementing effective, student-centered, and equitable assessment practices.
"Shannon's online presence was always positive and encouraging while at the same time she asked questions and challenged us to think critically about the topics and issues in guidance. "
I have worked with Lenna for a number of years and she is a very knowledgeable about Special Education. She has always been kind and understanding with not only her students but also her colleagues.
"Sera's unique approach to the Hospitality and Tourism curriculum means that the students of today are well positioned to work in the Hospitality industry of tomorrow. Students leave with both the hands-on skills and general knowledge that helps them succeed in and out of the kitchen."
"Rocchina excels at establishing a welcoming, accepting learning environment that provides ample opportunity for risk-taking among her students. Her continual encouragement and support, combined with her willingness to lead by example, allows the adult learner the confidence to explore new strategies. Her students benefit from exposure to a diverse range of new approaches to leading and learning which serves to propel them out of their comfort zone and opens up their potential for future growth and challenges."
Julie Argouin, a French native speaker, brings many years of experience teaching French as a second language to students in Ontario. Right from the start, I knew I would learn a lot and it would be a course rooted in practicality and not just in theory. Julie took the the time to understand the needs of her audience and was able to tailor some aspects of the course to make the learning experience meaningful and relevant to each panel. Thank you for your sounded advice along the way.
Brian empowers educators to achieve more in the classroom using modern teaching tools and technology.
"Diane works in the Developmental Disability classroom at Poplar Road where she serves students with the highest tier of need in our Board. Her love for her students, and her determination to provide access to education, however challenging is truly inspirational" Nicole Miller, Principal at Poplar Road Jr. P.S.
It was such a refreshing experience to learn from someone who openly shared her expertise, wisdom and experiences from such a multidimensional perspective. She is such a driven, flexible, passionate and organized instructor who has a unique way of developing inspiring relationships with her students. Her positive attitude, sense of humour and approachable disposition plays an integral part in her ability to create a classroom culture that supports meaningful learning, fun engagement and an open space for vulnerability in order to grow. I have taken several AQ courses over the years including all three of Darlene’s Kindergarten AQ classes. I can confidently say that she is exceptional in her leadership role as a facilitator . She is extremely effective in her ability to motivate her students and to help build confidence by empowering them as lifelong learners with current and relevant pedagogy.
It all began in August 2016, when I was thinking about which AQ course to take. I have been following Joanne Babalis’ blog for a few years now and was always inspired by her teaching style, inquires and documentation. I was aware that Joanne taught the Kindergarten AQ and began to search if she was teaching in the 2016/17 year. Well to my advantage she was! So I decided to take her course. She taught a course that was hands-on and practical. The format of the course allowed you to really be a part of the learning and direct the learning towards your interests and wants (for example, as a PLC group you were given a choice to do a book study or plan various readings per week), just like you would do with your own students. The blended course was great because you were able to network with teachers from across Ontario in person and through social media (Twitter). It gives you an opportunity to connect with other teachers and share your thoughts, ideas and take them back to your own classroom. Joanne inspired me to grow in my journey and move away from the old and jump right into the new ways of delivering the FDK program. I have become more knowledgeable and confident to deliver a program that reflects the new Kindergarten document (4 frames, play based learning). Joanne really allowed us to think outside the box. She gave us many opportunities to share provocations, visit other classrooms and listen to many guest speakers. She really made sure that we were given a variety and always kept us thinking and wondering. After taking Kindergarten part 1, I made a decision to take part 2 and the specialist. I can now say that I have transformed my teaching style and incorporated many new philosophies into my classroom. I am more confident in delivering the Kindergarten program. Joanne has inspired me to be the teacher I am today. I am able to take risks and try new things in the classroom and not feel like it's not the right thing to do! I recommend my colleagues to take any course or workshops that joanne Bablis teaches because they will come out feeling inspired and ready to take on new challenges!
A quote that resonates with me is "When we say we don’t serve families, we only serve students, suggests that students come from nowhere/nothing”.
Barry Bedford, the course instructor, facilitated great conversations that allowed us to consider our beliefs and values in an honest, critical way. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in perusing administration. They would be fortunate to have Mr. Bedford as their instructor. Thanks Barry for sharing your stories and insights with us! Also, for challenging me to think about equity, my next steps and for helping to develop stronger personal leadership philosophy. Barry's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion -- and how these were covered in the course -- was inspiring for my professional practice. This was the best part of the course.
I found Colleen to have a great impact on my learning. Her feedback and encouragement was the perfect blend. Obviously, her skills and experience were contributing factors as well. Colleen modelled care and commitment to student success and was a responsive pedagogical leader.
"I have known Ixchel as a colleague at the TDSB and currently as co-chair for the Faculty of Education Summer Institute. Ixchel is someone who inspires and motivates colleagues and students alike- she is a warm and genuinely caring person who values relationships and relationship building. She is very professional and sets high expectations for herself and those around her. As a colleague, I respect and regard her contributions, insights and strong work ethic."
Our instructor, Kristin, was wonderful. She was extremely knowledgeable, personable and helpful. Our group collaborated well and had a strong sense of community - which I attribute to Kristin. I really enjoyed this course and learned many new things. The "in the VP's chair" day was also very helpful. Overall, an excellent experience and I would highly recommend the York PQP course to any of my colleagues.
"Alberto Bernardi is a champion for all students and families. He gives everyone a voice."
I have the privilege of working with Jennifer on many FSL initiatives. Her interest in deepening her understanding of culturally responsive & relevant pedagogy underlines everything she does. She is passionate about empowering educators in creating learning that is relevant to the social identities and lived experiences of students. She is very friendly and approachable and forms strong professional relationships. I am fortunate to work with such a knowlegeable and passionate FSL educator!
"Ray is a very helpful and resourceful instructor. He put a lot of time, thought and care into his feedback. I was allowed to use my real courses to design activities for next year's teaching that helped me grow both as a teacher and as a learner."
"She is always transparent, compassionate and her heart is always in the right place."
Personally, I wanted to thank you once more for a great AQ course, I learned a lot from you. The resources you gave us are very practical and useful and I know I will use them this coming year. - Summer 2018 participant Thanks again for all your patience, generosity in sharing of resources, wealth of knowledge, and sense of humour. - Summer 2018 participant
Working with Mandisa has been truly collaborative as we have been able to engage in critical self-reflection to inspire professional growth. Additionally, Mandisa advocates tirelessly to ensure that all learners and families are able to work and learn in communities of belonging that are inclusive.
Having you as my first mentor at YCDSB, sharing the same passion for teaching and the love of the French culture, made my first year of teaching memorable. No matter what your role (Teacher, Department Head or Consultant), you tirelessly serve others and build relationships and communities. Thank you for always having time to listen, encourage and value my own ideas and expertise.
Jonathon was very approachable, kind and encouraging. Jonathon cares for the success of all his students and goes above and beyond as an instructor to ensure students meet deadlines and can reach course goals.
"I thoroughly enjoyed coming to class each and every day, and engaging in the learning opportunities you created. You created a safe space to learn, question and collaborate. I have gained so much from you, the guest speakers and my colleagues. I look forward to implementing this one day in a Kindergarten classroom".
"A hard working student and passionate, aspiring teacher."
Kelly is a true professional who walks the talk. Makes time for her students, teachers and fellow administrators. I enjoyed hearing her scenarios and real life based case studies.
"Jennifer's communication was always positive, constructive, and inclusive." "Jennifer provided timely and meaningful feedback on my progress updates and submitted assignments."
"Brooke's courses are practical and engaging!"
David approaches student learning through building an inclusive environment that encourages student participation and interaction. His warm manner and enthusiasm for learning is infectious and motivating. After decades as an instructor he openly and conscientiously shares his wisdom and experience in a gentle , kind and informative way.
"Sheri’s program fully embraces the essence and intention of the FDK program. Students create their learning through carefully planned tasks and activities that are based on student interest and a culture of inquiry. Sheri’s classroom is a hive of activity through which students view themselves as capable and competent directors of their own learning as well as members of a collaborative and cohesive whole group on the same journey."
The instructors provided authentic and relevant activities that our students will be doing in the classroom. That was very valuable. Instructors were extremely knowledgeable and were available whenever I needed assistance. This was an A+ experience!! Thank you for the thorough and interesting course. It has made me feel confident that I could teach math tomorrow and plan an effective program.
"Thank you for allowing me to learn and grow as a teacher. I will miss you sense of humour and your integrity in always putting the students first. I am so glad I had the opportunity to learn from you."
"It was an overall great experience. Adam was a delight as an instructional leader. He was enthusiastic, present and encouraging and offered his expertise and feedback in a positive manner. I am walking away with confidence in the the subject area of coop and have transferable skills that will support me in whichever subjects I teach. I can honestly say he's been the most enjoyable prof I've had. Kudos, Adam!! Thank you for your kindness, and for your love of the subject. "
"Thank you, Charlie, for a wonderful experience in Special Education Part 2. Would definitely take a course with her or York U again!" "The feedback from the course instructor was useful in understanding and getting a full grasp of expectations. " "Charlie was an amazing course instructor. Always responded back to emails in a timely manner, always willing to help and provided feedback on lessons. Will definitely take another AQ with York U would love to have Charlie Craig again if she is teaching other AQ's." "Thank you SO much for answering all of my questions, so quickly, and for the rubrics, weblinks and the picture/website instructional sheet that you sent. I really, really appreciate it! This is the first time that I have experienced an AQ course where ALL of my questions have been answered, and where I feel that my individual needs are considered."
Charlotte’s passion for math and her belief that all students can be strong math learners is contagious! Charlotte shares an incredible depth and breadth of expertise and experience, in teaching and learning math. She is committed to supporting teachers in developing pedagogical knowledge and professional learning - through active learning opportunities that incorporate the effective strategies and resources that teachers can bring back to classrooms . . . We have thrived and gained confidence with Charlotte’s facilitation and support. We are grateful for Charlotte’s positive and encouraging approach, which has helped us to develop rich and engaging math programs for our students to become flexible mathematical thinkers, communicators and sense makers.
Linda engages adult learners by understanding their knowledge base, keeping the content relevant and encouraging them to explore by asking questions, collaborating and finding solutions on their own. She is an active listener and provides a safe and welcoming environment where each participant is not afraid to take risks. Linda offers immediate feedback and positive reinforcement. She will make subject matter interesting by using a variety of tools and strategies to engage all learners.
The instructor Lesley was fabulous and very knowledgeable on every topic. I wish she did all of the online AQ's! Reading Part 1 was very worthwhile. Lesley Davidson is an insightful and approachable instructional leader. She has so much to share and is always willing to take our opinions and expertise into account.
"Big shout out to Elisa. Her leadership of the course was excellent. Her tone was always supportive and encouraging. Her thorough responses to questions along the way was really helpful. I really appreciated the efforts she made to respond to my inquiries and all the meaningful assessment feedback she provided. I really hope to take another course with her again."
«Karen was an incredible instructor during this course! She acted as a facilitator who sparked many meaningful discussions, provided insightful thoughts and links for further reading, and shared her passion for teaching French as a Second Language Merci Karen!»
Keiron is always available to spend time discussing what is going on in your room. She listens to where you are struggling and provides you with resources to support what you need to do next. She creates the most engaging and fun learning opportunities for students.
Passionate about her job, very knowledgeable about autism and really cares about the students
Robert's patience and commitment to student and teacher learning is inspirational.
Erin is a focused, caring, and supportive leader who is a strong advocate for students. She has an open and welcoming presence with parents and staff. Erin remains student-oriented and works with staff to consider numerous and varied opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning.
Greg’s professional and conscientious attitude permeates all that he does. Greg proved that not only can he work well independently but he is an excellent team member as well. His friendly disposition, professional approach, organizational skills and more importantly his compassion make him an excellent educator in a classroom.
David is very knowledgeable and passionate about the dramatic arts and has a genuine love for arts education.
According to candidates enrolled in my courses, the course delivery format is engaging, flexible and formative. Adults are actively engaged through dialogue, discussions, debates, presentations, role playing - from topics and readings taken from Moodle and from other relevant academic literature.
Andrea went above and beyond as an instructor for Dance, Part 1. She came to each virtual session with enthusiasm and energy, offered fantastic resources, modelled tangible lesson ideas, and built upon our ideas to make them richer for our students. I am most grateful for the mentorship that she extended to us even after the course was over.Her interest and assistance “inside the classroom” and beyond is a testament to the caring and high-quality leadership she provides in dance education.
Peter is a creative and innovative thinker who is an inspiration to his students, and fellow colleagues.
Tina was phenomenal. She was very approachable. The course work was very well layed out and manageable, having the weekends to "catchup" was helpful. We had many professional, engaging and meaningful professional discourse conversations. There are many strategies and resources to take away in this short amount of time. I can't thank you enough!!!!
Dom, amazing experience! You have made this learning experience rich, authentic, and engaging. Thank you for taking time out of your summer to lead us and encourage us on our journey. You truly made the course a great experience.
"Very enjoyable course experience. The work was insightful and the instructor was a pleasure to work with as she was very knowledgeable and helpful." (Winter Session, 2024-Candidate)
Sonal’s passion for leadership in education is evident in her daily communications with her colleagues and staff. As a Vice Principal, I was afforded the opportunity to be mentored by Sonal; the learning is on-going due to her abundance of energy and knowledge. Sonal is respected for being innovative, caring and motivational to her teams. A true asset to education in Ontario.
"I really enjoyed your friendly and open approach" "you were always so flexible, accommodating and willing to help"
Most of what I learned in Special Education I learned through working with Victoria Goodwin-Duncan.
Your expertise was greatly appreciated, and as we continue to focus on success for all students, we look forward to opportunities to collaborate again in the future.
"Thank you for showing us that there is so much more to health and physical education (HPE) than rolling out a ball. My experience in HPE both at elementary school and high schools was not good. You have showed us and taught us how easy it is to create a includes physical education experience that promotes, safety, inclusive and authentic experiences for our students. I feel completely comfortable Teaching HPE now and am excited to do so. Thanks so much for your wisdom and passion and passing it on to us. I wish my HPE experience, as a student, was like what you taught us.
Leigh obviously holds an optimistic and enthralled view of dance education, extending the idea that we can exchange the medium and effectiveness of how we educate students in school and we can ignite a new passion in our learners (Guest artist for the AQ)
David, you were one of the finest. I have learned so much from you!
"Dani brings joy to the learning environment"
"Innovative content, interactive presentation, and non-judgmental. Great resources" "Continue making it a safe environment --> it helps all to have a learning stance."
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“Wendy's use of Innovation in the classroom is the key that unlocks the door to her students curiosity, fostering a love for learning. And in each students journey of discovery, her unwavering support is the guiding light that illuminates the path to wisdom and understanding for all of her students.”
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for opening up a new world of possibilities that will make me a more effective and better teacher.
Christine was amazing as an instructor. She is so incredibly knowledgeable and she really tried to stretch our thinking. I think I am now a better / more aware classroom teacher because what I learned from her applies to so many of my students - not just ELLs. This course was uniquely practical.
Laurie was a phenomenal instructor. She is not only incredibly knowledgeable and current on trends and issues in education; she did an excellent job modelling the instructional strategies she was teaching us. She was always accessible at any time of the day to answer questions and provide feedback. It was obvious that she was passionate about this course and wanted us to gain as much as we could from our time together. I cannot wait to take another course with her.
Thanks, Lee! You motivated and inspired me to do my best by giving such positive feedback every time. You are an amazing teacher and I would like to thank you for sharing such awesome resources which has helped me to gain immense knowledge…. Please do let me know if you plan to teach any other course as I would love to do it if you are the instructor.”
"Working with Leyla helped me make connections in Math to the whole child learner. We had fun and it wasn't intimidating. I never felt judged and learned so much with each coaching session. I use strategies she worked on with me and my students in all subjects. It was really eye opening to myself as a teacher and how I observed my students."
Definitely a course where you will learn everything you'll need to know about Health and Physical Education from one of the most passionate and professional instructors you'll ever encounter
Georgia is an amazing instructor. Her knowledge base is quite extensive in all things regarding leadership and curriculum. Norms were set during our first class that promoted a safe and welcoming learning space where each participant was encouraged to ask questions and take risks in developing our critical thinking skills. Georgia made the subject matter relevant, interesting and practical by inviting guest speakers to share different views on hot topics in education.
Rick’s ability to connect strategies, legislation, resources to personal experiences and then allowed us to speak about ours was very valuable. Fall 2022 ---- Rick was an exceptional guide to our learning; he provided insight and organized some very engaging speakers to provide a fresh perspective of leadership in our schools. Further, he was very flexible and willing to adjust the topics of the course and adapt to the needs, requests, and interests of the candidates. Winter 2022
"Shamsi's passion for fitness is unparalleled. She brings a wealth of theoretical and practical knowledge from both an educational, and health and wellness perspectives. She is a rising star within the TDSB Health and Physical Education department. She has a unique ability to bring the best out of her students in a fun and engaging manner. This is evidenced by the waitlists to get into her courses, and the overwhelming student and staff support for her school-wide wellness initiatives."
“This was the most involved, challenging, and rewarding AQ I've ever done. I went into this expecting to go in, do message board posts, and leave, but I learned a ton from a lot of talented, passionate people. This course helped me find my music inspiration again”, “I always end the course feeling inspired”, “The instructor was phenomenal showing that he is knowledgeable in the subject area, and there were awesome guest speakers”.
"I was very anxious about taking the course in the beginning, however the content covered and the patience of my instructors changed my mindset. I found several opportunities to implement my learnings into my current classroom." "The instructors were absolutely amazing and I would love to take another AQ with them. Part 2 here we come. They did a great job of taking away my math anxiety. I feel so much more confident when teaching math now."
"Evan was a SERT, teacher and asst. dept. head, always eager to help with assistive technology and programming. He understands the In-School Team and IPRC processes, IEP writing requirements, and, knows and effectively implements differentiated instructional strategies for identified and non-identified students. He works collaboratively with school staff, community partners, and families. He works diligently to discover and access appropriate resources for students, families and educators."
“I enjoyed this online course in that it provided a significant amount of relevant information, practices and strategies that I will use as a primary teacher. It covered valuable curriculum content and assessment strategies that I had not come across in the past and that I will certainly incorporate in my classroom. I have taken a few online courses before. By far this has been the best one. I am also thankful for the instructor's ongoing feedback and positive remarks.”
Thanks again for everything during the HPE course over the summer. You pushed me out of my comfort zone, in a safe environment. Had an absolute blast and was sorry it was over!!
"... It was obvious that Diana's enthusiasm, many years of experience and personal connections in her community, played a major role in how informative, multifaceted and valuable this course was. We all learned a great deal from Diana, the positive learning environment she cultivated and from the dynamic course she created."
Being able to talk to Kristin after every class was invaluable. She was able to bring resources to class that could help me immediately, and I was able to get feedback once I needed it.
Chelle Martindale is an incredible Instructional Leader who has a genuine and heartfelt passion for Dance. She goes above and beyond, and is committed to helping candidates to develop both personally and professionally. She gives valuable feedback that challenges you to reflect, diversify, include, modify and to make Dance accessible, engaging and meaningful for your students. Meghan
This past year, I took two online courses at York relating to English Language Learners. The coursework was interesting, challenging and rewarding. I was exposed to and became more familiar with the various MOE documents as well as other fantastic resources to support ELLs in our classrooms and schools. Coursework was relevant and flexible; I was able to customize my assignments to reflect the unique needs that I have in my classroom. I have been able to implement and use what I learned through the readings, coursework and online dialogue to my classroom. I feel more confident in my ability to include, plan for, assess, and advocate for the ELLs in my classroom and school as I now better understand the theories around language acquisition and what strategies to use to support ELLs. I prefered the online component of the course as it allowed me the flexibility to continue to work full time. I liked the fact that the instructor provided us with timely feedback on posts and assignments and offered multiple opportunities to “meet” with others through video conferencing. I would recommend this course to anyone who teaches or supports ELLs. Tanya Kranc Elementary Teacher
The course has been incredibly enriching and informative, and I've greatly appreciated Michelle's continuous support. What stood out the most was Michelle's creative feedback, which provided me with valuable encouragement throughout the course.
I wanted to acknowledge our outstanding instructor, Kimberly Maybury. She facilitated this course exceptionally well, balancing the theoretical work with practical work, and supported all of the members of the class with consistent, relevant, and very useful feedback. It is clear that Kimberly has a great passion for her work and her passion was very motivational for me as a PQP candidate. Kimberly is an asset to the York University PQP team, and I sincerely hope that I will have another opportunity to work with her again, perhaps in a PQP Part 2 course in the summer of 2019.
"She was very professional and engaged throughout the course, providing constructive and timely feedback; raising pertinent questions and sharing helpful resources"
Without mathematics, there's nothing you can do. Everything around you is mathematics. Everything around you is numbers.
Our program requires a good team teacher and you are that and more. I like making improvements with you to our program so our students have the best chance at success.
OCT: I just wanted to thank you again. I loved this course and learned so much. I am inspired. OCT: I wanted to thank you for the Reading Part 1 course that I was lucky enough to take with you this spring. The truth is, I’ve never taken an AQ before, and never thought I would want to take one online rather than in person. Thank you for making this meaningful, and an enjoyable challenge, and for your support throughout this course.
Hello Rob I just wanted to say that I am extremely grateful to you. Your constructive feedback, helped me gain a good understanding of the course material, but more importantly, it helped me become more confident. A few weeks ago I had an interview and I walked in knowing what to expect. This is only because I took the two History courses that you led. Yesterday I got my answer, and I'm very happy to say that after years of trying, I finally managed to get on the supply list. I truly enjoyed my learning experience and I hope I will have the opportunity to learn with you again.
Laurie is a dedicated educational professional with years of experience in leading learning and professional development system wide. As a knowledgeable math expert, Laurie’s support in school wide math initiatives was invaluable to our schools and to myself as a school principal. Her gentle guidance, collaborative nature, and ability to know ‘just when to push forward‘ with staff and students alike was greatly appreciated as we we worked to meet our goal of improving math instruction.
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The Kindergarten course was a very positive experience. I had the opportunity to explore and delve deeper into topics such as play-based learning, inclusive and responsive teaching strategies, as well as creating meaningful learning invitations. Terie was supportive and responsive. Thanks for a great AQ experience!
"Oldridge does a fantastic job of challenging our thinking in regard to math education!"
"You've helped me think differently about how to teach reading...how to teach literacy skills in all subjects."
"It was very comprehensive and I enjoyed the layout of the course. Instructors were excellent mentors and were very responsive. Content had a lot of resources to support the course work. Thank you for a well designed and interactive on-line course experience."
"I had Lana Parker for this course and credit her with coming up with sensible and well thought out assignments that were useful. She also taught wonderfully and engagingly, making this my favourite course by far. ... Lana stimulated interesting class and group discussions and interactions, while providing us with useful resources and information."
This was a great course that provided lots of learning and inquiry into the Library Learning Commons. I found the course engaging. The course blocks were spaced out well and I appreciated that I could work on the blocks in various order. The ILP was a great way to reinforce and develop how I collaborate with teachers. I also liked that we focused on current ideas and innovative practices. Thank you, Sue, for a great course!
Instructor was excellent and responded with feedback in a timely manner. The instructor was extremely flexible and understanding, he made the online learning space more engaging by giving the students the power to interact with one another freely.
"Most notably, in all that she does, and with everyone she helps, Jennifer does so in a humble and selfless manner. She does not look for recognition or praise from others for all the extra work that she does. Jennifer helps others because she has a big heart and passion for her profession. I only hope that one day I can become half as good a teacher and colleague as Jennifer Pescador. She inspires me to do my best everyday, in every way. "
... never thought I would laugh in math class ... Dan challenged my thinking about teaching from day 1 ... I was terrified of math. I am now much more confident and understand that I can do math ... course is classroom practical and Dan gives tons of possible lessons ...
"Thank you for all the help teaching this summer school math session - this was crazy helpful."
Adrienne's commitment to centering Indigenous Education while supporting student and educator learning is inspiring.
Joana is passionate about professional learning, and works collaboratively to ensure success.
This was shared after last year's class: "I also found that the A.Q. course touched on all aspects of the Physical Education program, which allowed us to learn how to be successful in all areas. We also learned a vast amount of hands on games and activities that we could do with our students which was so important. Not only did we leave with a tool bag of important information and resources, but also tons of physical activities that can be down anywhere that keep our kids at any age moving and having fun. We also had great speakers and presenters come, which was a bonus too. I found this course to be so influential to me and I am actually sad it is done. I have learned so much and have gained so much insight into the role that I am craving more. I feel lucky that I had the opportunity to learn from both Joe and Andy".
I want to let you know the positive influence that you have had on my math thinking. A lot of my crucial math learning came from you. It is amazing how the skills that I have developed have made me a better math teacher and math lead at my school. It is incredible how often I refer to, and use the resources that I learned with you. You are amazing at what you do.
Renée made herself readily available to all. She gave great feedback and I really felt that she cared that we understood the material. She always provided thorough explanations to our questions. I would recommend anyone to take this course with her.
Perhaps what I admire most about Wendy is her ability to quickly establish trust and lead with the importance of relationships at the forefront. As a result, Wendy leads with both compassion and conviction. She is fierce in her resolve and humble in her approach which results in positive outcomes for students and families, even in the most challenging of situations. I have benefitted from her wisdom and counsel in so many situations, and marvel at her ability to get to the heart of any matter.
The level of personal feedback provided by the instructor was well beyond anything I have experienced before! She was an engaging and informed mentor, with the ability to hone in on my interests and guide me to areas of inquiry I would never have thought to explore! There were many aspects of the course that I found extremely useful. The rich and relevant resources were my favourite because I was able to apply many of them to my current teaching experience. I also enjoyed many of the activities and felt that they were well thought out and properly suited for the course. Carol was a great instructor she was clear and concise and her outlines and instructions were very well thought out and organized. She also provided very detailed feedback in a very timely manner, which helped the flow of dialogue and when it was time to make edits or revisions. Overall this course was a very pleasant and knowledgable experience.
This guy changed my perspective and approach to teaching entirely. Take this course, it will change you too. (Jeff Rosar)
"Alicia is an innovator and exceptional educator. Drawing on her extensive experience as a teacher-coach for the TDSB in geography and as a classroom teacher, she creates cutting edge curricular content that is practical for teachers to use and responsive to a wide range of students. She is also an excellent listener and accessible teacher which I have found so helpful when I've needed support learning tools in ArcGIS or working through curricular challenges."
I have known Cécile Robertson for over 10 years. As a colleague, she is passionate about FSL teaching and learning. We presented at several FSL conferences and collaborated on numerous projects together. Her commitment towards equity related issues in FSL is insightful and impactful. She is always excited to share her experiences with her students while also learning from them. As a former administrator, teacher and consultant, she presents important perspectives within the FSL context.
"I have never taken an AQ like this before. Liam has changed how I see my work.... This course gave me permission to be better as a teacher and for the students I work and learn with."
Joe engaged candidates within the course to push their learning and strive for innovation. He always ensured that information and expectations were clear and contextual, and often would extend our learning by offering valuable resources and feedback.
1. “Real examples and stories shared by the instructor - that were honest, genuine and relevant. Opportunity for inquiry learning and classmates to construct learning together. Presentations on key topics were extremely comprehensive and provided excellent resources.” 2. “It was a wonderful professional learning experience. Mirella Rossi was inspiring in her coaching and directing. Again, I will state that the guest speakers were phenomenal and the simulation process was a fantastic "authentic" opportunity. My colleagues in the course each brought areas of expertise and everyone worked VERY VERY hard. I've gained so very much from the experience. Thank you!” 3. “Loved the balance of guest speakers, peer presentations and practical experiences. The instructor was inspiring!!!!” 4. “Instructor Mirella Rossi truly cares and was an accessible mentor. She was honest, reflective and challenged our thinking and statements. She always helped to frame the concepts into actionable steps.” 5. “There were multiple opportunities for professional dialogue and to learn from the expertise of the group through collaborative projects and presentations.”
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Shannon is a passionate educator who has a deep understanding of special education and its legalities. More importantly, Shannon effectively removes barriers for students and families as she makes deep connections with them.
"One of the best courses I have taken. Very hands on, lots of fun and lots of practical information"
"(Chris) very effectively learns with and from colleagues and others in the community of learners. He pursues and effectively shares knowledge about current thinking, trends, and practices in education with colleagues."
I ENJOYED THE COURSE A LOT. CHRISTINA IS JUST AMAZING IN ALL ASPECTS. RESOURCES I FOUND AS MOST USEFUL IN ADDITION TO THE INSTRUCTOR'S GUIDANCE AND FEEDBACK.
1) The instructor was extremely responsive, always replying within 24 hours and he was supportive of issues that came up while completing the course. I appreciated his flexibility, which helped me to finish the course. 2) The course structure is logical and predictable, making it easier to gauge how much time would be required for each component. 3) I valued the resources that were shared, by the instructor, by other students in the course, and by me having to locate resources as part of an activity. These are valuable course 'take-aways'.
“You’re an inspiration. I very much appreciate your thoughtfulness and humility.” “I really appreciated Lee’s facilitation, stories, leadership, and knowledge-sharing.” “You’re such an excellent facilitator.”
“Steven Silva is an incredible leader and educator. The way he ran the course made each day engaging, relevant, and allowed for us to reflect upon our strengths and needs as teachers. Not only did I learn how to be a leader in FSL but I re-learned all the aspects of strong teaching just through watching him lead the course. I am so grateful to have had this opportunity!”
I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Joanne was excellent about giving us useful feedback and guiding us along the way. I learned a lot from her as well as many of the other people taking the course. It had great content and I learned a lot.
It was a pleasure learning with Jennifer and Len (guest speaker)! Their joyful, hands in approach to teaching is refreshing and inspiring. I finished the course feeling ready to take on new challenges and excited try something new in the classroom. They are truly passionate teachers whose love for music education is contagious. By far, my favourite AQ thus far.
-"Thank you Jill! The class was very engaging and thought provoking." -"Course was engaging and provided many opportunities to grow as an educator. The instructor set the tone and allowed participants to learn in a caring, inclusive and respectful community." -"enjoyed the final ILP presentations, making it more casual and interactive." "-Learning through experience -Excellent workshops -Critical thinking - lots of wondering"
"This course provided me with new perspectives as well as a plethora of resources to use. You are an inspirational instructor and this was a great learning experience."
I did not know what to expect for this course as it was my first ABQ. The course director was great and I had "a great experience, as well as making amazing relationships with other teachers. I always looked forward to coming to class and working out, playing games, and learning ways to incorporate it into my teachings."
“Jennifer is an experienced and passionate educator who places the needs and strengths of her students first and programs for optimal student well-being and success.”
Jen has a significant capacity to innovate, to collaborate within a team environment, and to lead with confidence and humility. She has the capacity to navigate the complexities of special education in these times of increasingly complex student and family needs. Jen brings deep understanding to the role of a Special Educator.
Thanks Andrea ! I appreciate the way you are presenting our course in a structured way . You made all the modules interesting . And most important thing you respond us back right away whenever we need your assistance .
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Dan is a fantastic Instructional Leader. His passion and leadership for the topic are second to none, and I've learned a great deal throughout the 3 courses that I've taken with him here at York. Thank you Dan for your support throughout Parts 1, 2, and 3. As a result of taking these 3 courses, I feel that I have grown as a professional, and am now ready to focus on being a leader within my school.
"Exceptionally deliberate and purposeful. Sara's work is founded in a clear sense of the curriculum and in instructional strategies that benefit students." / "Progressive, forward thinking, and inclusive. Tirelessly committed to innovation and disruption of barriers to learning."
"Ryan is an enthusiastic, creative and supportive educator who brings leadership experience as an assistant curriculum leader, a coach and an AQ instructor of 10 years."
(From most recent course) Course instructor did a great job. Burns was very involved and always at the forefront of everything we did. He supported us through our learning and led us in the proper directions we needed. I am appreciative for the work that he did with us and how much we accomplished in a short but packed month! Thank you very much! Participant feedback was great and course instructor very helpful (I appreciated) The expertise of the course instructor The instructor; easy to contact, provided feedback, and was very fair and understanding. I liked that I could ask the Prof any questions I had... (I liked) Instructors immediate feedback
Loved the design of the course, the presenters in the synchronous learning were excellent and coincided with the learning module which consolidated the information being learned. The course ran efficiently and on time for the synchronous sessions Instructors, Renee and Matthew are knowledgeable. - Summer 2021 "I enjoyed learning from Matthew when I took Guidance and Career Education, Part 2 (via the TDSB) in the summer of 2021!"
You are awesome. Thanks for being so professional, supportive and resourceful but also being a human! It's nice not to feel so much pressure while learning. / / Thank you for your consistent support, encouragement, and feedback throughout the course. This was one of my most enjoyable AQ experiences, largely due to your guidance and flexible and understanding approach. You provided valuable insight and always shared your experienced perspective while allowing us to feel comfortable.
"Mark always has our backs and supports us as we determine our philosophy of education in the scope of the science department. His efforts inspire our efforts. His passion for teaching and learning inspires students' passion for school and strengthens their engagement. Definitely something to take pride in!"
Marcell has been known to provoke lively debates, speak from passion and laugh gregariously with students. He believes in fostering strong relationships with all of his students, whether they are new to education, or have years of service experience.
It was extremely useful to have Instructors who currently practice and have a range of experience. The shared approach of Principal and Employee Services Senior role (with the experience of Principal) was excellent and gave us the opportunity to consider actual practice. In conjunction with the above, the combination of professional readings with the practical group work, individual work, and different formats for all learning was wonderful. Thirdly, I felt directly supported and valued as part of the group and that made a big impact on me.
The best AQ course I've taken so far! Thanks to the wonderful instructors who did a great job running the course, providing feedback and being very knowledgeable.
Jen Wyatt modelled best practice in adult education and in creating a positive culture of deep rich thinking about complex issues that are foremost in our schools. She was the perfect instructor for our group. She listened and guided us through the modules in a professional manner that was also kind, caring and fun. This kept the group engaged and allowed us to be at our best.