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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

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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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

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The Integration of Information Communication 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

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

Documents Required

• NONE

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

• primary division
• junior division

Documents Required

• NONE

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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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

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

Documents Required

• NONE

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

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

The New to Teaching – Mathematics, Primary and Junior Part 1 Additional Qualification Course provides a basis for an understanding of current mathematical pedagogy and Ministry policy. In this course, educators with some or little Ontario classroom experience will be guided in examining values, perceptions and knowledge about teaching, learning, assessing and communicating about mathematics.

Through inquiry, problem solving, discourse and ongoing analysis candidates will develop the knowledge and skills to plan and implement the mathematics curriculum for primary and junior students and assess their mathematical understanding.

Prerequisites

• primary division
• junior division

Documents Required

• NONE

The New to Teaching – Special Education Part 1 Additional Qualification Course is an introductory course that develops candidates’ theoretical, professional, ethical and practical understandings of special education in Ontario today. This course is designed to meet the needs of educators with some or little Ontario classroom experience.

You will become familiar with the process by which students become identified as exceptional in the province of Ontario and ways of programming and planning for these students. Regulatory requirements such as writing I.E.P.s and the I.P.R.C. process, as well as instructional strategies for identified and non-identified students, including technological and community supports will be examined.

Prerequisites

The New to Teaching - Teaching English Language Learners Part 1 Additional Qualification Course provides an introduction to the theory and practice underpinning second-language teaching and learning while examining factors influencing acculturation. The content addressed in this course is intended to assist educators with some or little Ontario classroom experience 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

The Additional Qualification Course in Alternative Education introduces and supports the integration of progressive/ non-traditional pedagogies into professional teaching and learning. Informed both by theory and the front-line work of alternative learning programs and schools, it actualizes student-centred, inclusive, democratic and supportive practice. Core topics, include: the Independent and Public Origins of Alternative Education, Community, Democracy and Governance, the Alternative Educator, Theories of Alternative Learning, Decolonizing Education, Small Schools in Big Systems, Progressive Design and Praxis, Alternative Assessment and Evaluation.

Course candidates will develop curriculum for the implementation of progressive methodologies and for the enhancement of professional learning. Leadership and alternative methodologies will be a emphasized, as will the development of principles to support the continued appreciation of alternative learning and teaching for fellow educators, parent, students, administrators and community stakeholders. Application forms an integral part of this course, including opportunities for candidates to work collaboratively in the development of specific learning inquiries and learning experiences. Assessment and evaluation of effective progressive teaching and learning will also play an important role, as will peer formative feedback, shared and critical reflection.

Following from the expectations outlined by the Ontario College of Teachers, in the Ministry of Education curriculum policy document and other Ministry of Education Policies, the Additional Qualification Course in Alternative Education is committed to improving and expanding learning opportunities for teachers and students; to transforming schools and classrooms in pursuit of better systems, richer learning experiences and stronger learning communities.

Prerequisites

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT

Documents Required

• NONE

The purpose of the Mathematics, Grades 7 & 8 course is to learn about specific issues and topic areas that are important in teaching mathematics to intermediate students. For example, these grades are where students becoming increasing exposed to more abstract mathematical concepts and ideas such as modelling with algebra, and using formulae like the Pythagorean Theorem, and those for circle relationships. One overarching goal for the course comes from the Ontario College of Teachers guidelines for Mathematics, Grades 7 and 8 Additional Qualification courses: critically exploring and reflecting on past, current and evolving practices in Mathematics, Grades 7 and 8. This 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.

Prerequisites

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT

Documents Required

• NONE

Prerequisites

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT

Documents Required

• NONE

Prerequisites

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT

Documents Required

• NONE

As professionals, teachers strive to provide a meaningful learning program for all students, including students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In this Additional Qualification Course: Teaching Students with Communication Needs (Autism Spectrum Disorders), you will be learning within a professional network of educators who are working to gain a more in-depth understanding of the varying needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Through collaborative dialogue, inquiry based activities and reflective practice, you will be focussed on programming to best support the effective teaching and learning of students with autism. Key guideline concepts include: relating practice to theory, program planning, development and implementation, best instructional practices, assessment and evaluation and building a supportive learning environment.

Prerequisites

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT

Documents Required

• NONE

Prerequisites

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT

Documents Required

• NONE

Prerequisites

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT

Documents Required

• NONE

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

Prerequisites

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
• An acceptable post-secondary degree or equivalent qualifications

Documents Required

• NONE

Prerequisites

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
• An acceptable post-secondary degree or equivalent qualifications

Documents Required

• NONE

Communications Technology, Grade 9 and 10 ABQ will provide you with the knowledge and skills to implement the Ontario Curriculum for Communication Technology. In this course, we will pay particular attention to skill development and integration of various media projects in combination with examining and implementing the professional learning framework outlined by the Ontario College of Teachers.

Prerequisites

Applicants to this ABQ course must be OCT certified teachers in good standing with formal technical education or proof of competence and skilled wage-earning experience in the area of study. All inquiries about experience in a specific field are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
• One Technological area listed on your OCT Certificate

If you do not have Technological Education on your OCT certificate, you must hold an Intermediate Division qualification* and submit work experience letters which meet one of the following options:

• 5 years of full-time related wage-earning experience OR
• 3 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of a related 2 year diploma program OR
• 2 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of related 3 or 4 year degree program

Notes:

• 1 year of full-time work experience can be interpreted as 1,700 hours. If you have worked a combination of full-time and part-time employment, please detail the exact amount of hours for each position.
• Related work experience must be proof of use of skills and knowledge related to the technological education subject for entry and may include business or industrial experience.
• If you are self-employed you must submit a sworn affidavit, a business license and proof of income.

Related Work Experience may include:

• Interactive New Media and Animation
• Photography and Digital Imaging
• Print and Graphics Communication
• Radio, Audio and Movie Productions

Computer Technology, Grade 9 and 10 ABQ course is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to effectively design programs based on the grade 9 and 10 Ontario curriculum expectations for Computer Technology. Candidates are guided by an experienced and knowledgable instructor to explore the professional knowledge and practices needed to support the achievement of all students. The course provides a comprehensive foundation for educators to inspire and prepare students for further study and training in the computer technology sector. Particular attention is placed on creating safe, inclusive and welcoming learning environments for all students. By the end of the course, candidates will leave with a robust toolkit, enabling them to immediately create engaging programs.

Prerequisites

Applicants to this ABQ course must be OCT certified teachers in good standing with formal technical education or proof of competence and skilled wage-earning experience in the area of study. All inquiries about experience in a specific field are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
• One Technological area listed on your OCT Certificate

If you do not have Technological Education on your OCT certificate, you must hold an Intermediate Division qualification* and submit work experience letters which meet one of the following options:

• 5 years of full-time related wage-earning experience OR
• 3 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of a related 2 year diploma program OR
• 2 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of related 3 or 4 year degree program

Notes:

• 1 year of full-time work experience can be interpreted as 1,700 hours. If you have worked a combination of full-time and part-time employment, please detail the exact amount of hours for each position.
• Related work experience must be proof of use of skills and knowledge related to the technological education subject for entry and may include business or industrial experience.
• If you are self-employed you must submit a sworn affidavit, a business license and proof of income.

Related Work Experience may include:

• Computer Repair
• Robotics and Control System
• Information Technology Support
• Network Support

Get ready to get dirty! Get ready to sow and grow! Get ready to explore the biology, the chemistry, the artistry, the culinary, the cultural and the economic areas of Green Industries!

This Green Industries, Grades 9 and 10 ABQ course will offer the participant a true hands-on learning experience to help to inspire new practices in your own classrooms. Professional practice, curriculum planning, lesson plans covering all 5 sectors of the Green Industries umbrella: Landscaping, Horticulture, Agriculture, Forestry and Floristry. The complexity and diversity of this subject area requires proficiency in a wide variety of skills ranging from calculating slope to creating floral displays!

Feedback of various performance based activities will provide the focus for the development of learning modules and instructional materials to be used in your classrooms.

Valuable virtual sessions led by instructors with sector and classroom expertise:

• Collaborate: join discussions, collect resources, discuss strategies and gain confidence.
• Create: develop connections and build your learning network of like-minded peers.
• Build: essential skills to plan and teach engaging courses of your own.

Prerequisites

Applicants to this ABQ course must be OCT certified teachers in good standing with formal technical education or proof of competence and skilled wage-earning experience in the area of study. All inquiries about experience in a specific field are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
• One Technological area listed on your OCT Certificate

If you do not have Technological Education on your OCT certificate, you must hold an Intermediate Division qualification* and submit work experience letters which meet one of the following options:

• 5 years of full-time related wage-earning experience OR
• 3 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of a related 2 year diploma program OR
• 2 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of related 3 or 4 year degree program

Note: Related work experience must be proof of use of skills and knowledge related to the technological education subject for entry and may include business or industrial experience. One year of full-time work experience can be interpreted as 1,700 hours of work experience. If you are self-employed you must submit a sworn affidavit, a business license and proof of income. Related Work Experience may include:

• Arborist
• Farming
• Fish hatchery
• Floristry/gardening/botany
• Forestry
• Greenhouse
• Landscaping & design
• Agribusiness
• Agriculture
• Horticulture

Open to new teachers graduating in June of this year. Dive into this AQ course with your peers and build knowledge and strategies from the instructor who is a K-12 classroom educator with years of classroom and sector experience and insight.

Get ready to get dirty! Get ready to sow and grow! Get ready to explore the biology, the chemistry, the artistry, the culinary, the cultural and the economic areas of Green Industries!

This Green Industries, Grades 9 and 10 ABQ course will offer the participant a true hands-on learning experience to help to inspire new practices in your own classrooms. Professional practice, curriculum planning, lesson plans covering all 5 sectors of the Green Industries umbrella: Landscaping, Horticulture, Agriculture, Forestry and Floristry. The complexity and diversity of this subject area requires proficiency in a wide variety of skills ranging from calculating slope to creating floral displays!

Feedback of various performance based activities will provide the focus for the development of learning modules and instructional materials to be used in your classrooms.

Prerequisites

Applicants to this ABQ course must be OCT certified teachers in good standing with formal technical education or proof of competence and skilled wage-earning experience in the area of study. All inquiries about experience in a specific field are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
• One Technological area listed on your OCT Certificate

If you do not have Technological Education on your OCT certificate, you must hold an Intermediate Division qualification* and submit work experience letters which meet one of the following options:

• 5 years of full-time related wage-earning experience OR
• 3 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of a related 2 year diploma program OR
• 2 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of related 3 or 4 year degree program

Note: Related work experience must be proof of use of skills and knowledge related to the technological education subject for entry and may include business or industrial experience. One year of full-time work experience can be interpreted as 1,700 hours of work experience. If you are self-employed you must submit a sworn affidavit, a business license and proof of income. Related Work Experience may include:

• Arborist
• Farming
• Fish hatchery
• Floristry/gardening/botany
• Forestry
• Greenhouse
• Landscaping & design
• Agribusiness
• Agriculture
• Horticulture

*If you do not hold an Intermediate qualification, please contact our office.

Hairstyling and Aesthetics Grade 9 and 10 ABQ will support the enhancement of professional knowledge, ethical practice, leadership and ongoing professional learning by supporting you with the philosophy and skills to implement the Ontario Curriculum for Hairstyling and Aesthetics in a secondary classroom setting. The course will provide an overview of the techniques used in the Hairstyling and Aesthetics Industry and help you to develop the fundamental skills in hairstyling, manicures and facials. It is beneficial for candidates to come to the ABQ Course with background knowledge, skills and experience in the field of Hairstyling and Aesthetics.

This exciting course offers a mixture of hands-on technological education combined with theoretical aspects to strengthen professional efficacy and generate new knowledge and passion for Hair and Aesthetics through inquiry-based learning.

Valuable virtual sessions led by instructors with sector and classroom expertise:

• Collaborate: join discussions, collect resources, discuss strategies and gain confidence.
• Create: develop connections and build your learning network of like-minded peers.
• Build: essential skills to plan and teach engaging courses of your own.

Prerequisites

Applicants to this ABQ course must be OCT certified teachers in good standing with formal technical education or proof of competence and skilled wage-earning experience in the area of study. All inquiries about experience in a specific field are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
• One Technological area listed on your OCT Certificate

If you do not have Technological Education on your OCT certificate, you must hold an Intermediate Division qualification* and submit work experience letters which meet one of the following options:

• 5 years of full-time related wage-earning experience OR
• 3 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of a related 2 year diploma program OR
• 2 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of related 3 or 4 year degree program

Notes:

• 1 year of full-time work experience can be interpreted as 1,700 hours. If you have worked a combination of full-time and part-time employment, please detail the exact amount of hours for each position.
• Related work experience must be proof of use of skills and knowledge related to the technological education subject for entry and may include business or industrial experience.
• If you are self-employed you must submit a sworn affidavit, a business license and proof of income.

Open to new teachers graduating in June of this year. Dive into this AQ course with your peers and build knowledge and strategies from the instructor who is a K-12 classroom educator with years of classroom and sector experience and insight.

Hairstyling and Aesthetics Grade 9 and 10 ABQ will support the enhancement of professional knowledge, ethical practice, leadership and ongoing professional learning by supporting you with the philosophy and skills to implement the Ontario Curriculum for Hairstyling and Aesthetics in a secondary classroom setting. The course will provide an overview of the techniques used in the Hairstyling and Aesthetics Industry and help you to develop the fundamental skills in hairstyling, manicures and facials. It is beneficial for candidates to come to the ABQ Course with background knowledge, skills and experience in the field of Hairstyling and Aesthetics.

This exciting course offers a mixture of hands-on technological education combined with theoretical aspects to strengthen professional efficacy and generate new knowledge and passion for Hair and Aesthetics through inquiry-based learning.

Prerequisites

Applicants to this ABQ course must be OCT certified teachers in good standing with formal technical education or proof of competence and skilled wage-earning experience in the area of study. All inquiries about experience in a specific field are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
• One Technological area listed on your OCT Certificate

If you do not have Technological Education on your OCT certificate, you must hold an Intermediate Division qualification* and submit work experience letters which meet one of the following options:

• 5 years of full-time related wage-earning experience OR
• 3 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of a related 2 year diploma program OR
• 2 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of related 3 or 4 year degree program

Note: Related work experience must be proof of use of skills and knowledge related to the technological education subject for entry and may include business or industrial experience. One year of full-time work experience can be interpreted as 1,700 hours of work experience. If you are self-employed you must submit a sworn affidavit, a business license and proof of income.

* If you do not hold an Intermediate qualification, please contact our office.

Teacher candidates enrolled in the Health Care, Grades 9 and 10 ABQ will deepen their understanding of program design, planning, development and implementation strategies and frameworks related to Health Care, Grades 9 and 10. You will work in a collaborative environment while exploring professional knowledge and practices needed to honor the strengths, interests and needs of all learners. Experiential learning opportunities are embedded in the course structure which will provide you an opportunity to engage in authentic learning in a healthcare industry setting with support from a mentor and faculty.

Valuable virtual sessions led by instructors with sector and classroom expertise:

• Collaborate: join discussions, collect resources, discuss strategies and gain confidence.
• Create: develop connections and build your learning network of like-minded peers.
• Build: essential skills to plan and teach engaging courses of your own.

Prerequisites

Applicants to this ABQ course must be OCT certified teachers in good standing with formal technical education or proof of competence and skilled wage-earning experience in the area of study. All inquiries about experience in a specific field are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
• One Technological area listed on your OCT Certificate

If you do not have Technological Education on your OCT certificate, you must hold an Intermediate Division qualification* and submit work experience letters which meet one of the following options:

• 5 years of full-time related wage-earning experience OR
• 3 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of a related 2 year diploma program OR
• 2 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of related 3 or 4 year degree program

Notes:

• 1 year of full-time work experience can be interpreted as 1,700 hours. If you have worked a combination of full-time and part-time employment, please detail the exact amount of hours for each position.
• Related work experience must be proof of use of skills and knowledge related to the technological education subject for entry and may include business or industrial experience.
• If you are self-employed you must submit a sworn affidavit, a business license and proof of income.

Related Work Experience may include:

• Child Development
• Dental Services
• Gerontology
• Laboratory Services
• Nursing/Medical Services
• Pharmacy Services
• Therapy Services

Open to new teachers graduating in June of this year. Dive into this AQ course with your peers and build knowledge and strategies from the instructor who is a K-12 classroom educator with years of classroom and sector experience and insight.

Teacher candidates enrolled in the Health Care, Grades 9 and 10 ABQ will deepen their understanding of program design, planning, development and implementation strategies and frameworks related to Health Care, Grades 9 and 10. You will work in a collaborative environment while exploring professional knowledge and practices needed to honor the strengths, interests and needs of all learners. Experiential learning opportunities are embedded in the course structure which will provide you an opportunity to engage in authentic learning in a healthcare industry setting with support from a mentor and faculty.

Prerequisites

Applicants to this ABQ course must be OCT certified teachers in good standing with formal technical education or proof of competence and skilled wage-earning experience in the area of study. All inquiries about experience in a specific field are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
• One Technological area listed on your OCT Certificate

If you do not have Technological Education on your OCT certificate, you must hold an Intermediate Division qualification* and submit work experience letters which meet one of the following options:

• 5 years of full-time related wage-earning experience OR
• 3 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of a related 2 year diploma program OR
• 2 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of related 3 or 4 year degree program

Note: Related work experience must be proof of use of skills and knowledge related to the technological education subject for entry and may include business or industrial experience. One year of full-time work experience can be interpreted as 1,700 hours of work experience. If you are self-employed you must submit a sworn affidavit, a business license and proof of income. Related Work Experience may include:

• Child Development
• Dental Services
• Gerontology
• Laboratory Services
• Nursing/Medical Services
• Pharmacy Services
• Therapy Services

* If you do not hold an Intermediate qualification, please contact our office.

The Hospitality and Tourism Grades 9 and 10 ABQ is designed to offer a detailed look at the health and safety regulations, assessment and evaluation practices, community and school partnerships and current trends in professional practice that inform a Hospitality and Tourism classroom. The candidates will consider equity, diversity and inclusion practices in a hands-on classroom, critically explore program planning and implementation, and ready themselves for an inquiry-based sector experience opportunity in two of the hospitality and tourism industry many sectors. Candidates will have the opportunity to engage with current best-practices and experiential opportunities while they learn how to make a hospitality classroom an engaging, exciting, and flavourful space.

Valuable virtual sessions led by instructors with sector and classroom expertise:

• Collaborate: join discussions, collect resources, discuss strategies and gain confidence.
• Create: develop connections and build your learning network of like-minded peers.
• Build: essential skills to plan and teach engaging courses of your own.

Prerequisites

Applicants to this ABQ course must be OCT certified teachers in good standing with formal technical education or proof of competence and skilled wage-earning experience in the area of study. All inquiries about experience in a specific field are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
• One Technological area listed on your OCT Certificate

If you do not have Technological Education on your OCT certificate, you must hold an Intermediate Division qualification* and submit work experience letters which meet one of the following options:

• 5 years of full-time related wage-earning experience OR
• 3 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of a related 2 year diploma program OR
• 2 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of related 3 or 4 year degree program

Notes:

• 1 year of full-time work experience can be interpreted as 1,700 hours. If you have worked a combination of full-time and part-time employment, please detail the exact amount of hours for each position.
• Related work experience must be proof of use of skills and knowledge related to the technological education subject for entry and may include business or industrial experience.
• If you are self-employed you must submit a sworn affidavit, a business license and proof of income.

Related Work Experience may include:

• Applied Nutrition
• Baking
• Cooking
• Culinary Arts and Management
• Event Planning
• Tourism and Travel Planning

Open to new teachers graduating in June of this year. Dive into this AQ course with your peers and build knowledge and strategies from the instructor who is a K-12 classroom educator with years of classroom and sector experience and insight.

The Hospitality and Tourism Grades 9 and 10 ABQ is designed to offer a detailed look at the health and safety regulations, assessment and evaluation practices, community and school partnerships and current trends in professional practice that inform a Hospitality and Tourism classroom. The candidates will consider equity, diversity and inclusion practices in a hands-on classroom, critically explore program planning and implementation, and ready themselves for an inquiry-based sector experience opportunity in two of the hospitality and tourism industry many sectors. Candidates will have the opportunity to engage with current best-practices and experiential opportunities while they learn how to make a hospitality classroom an engaging, exciting, and flavourful space.

Prerequisites

Applicants to this ABQ course must be OCT certified teachers in good standing with formal technical education or proof of competence and skilled wage-earning experience in the area of study. All inquiries about experience in a specific field are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
• One Technological area listed on your OCT Certificate

If you do not have Technological Education on your OCT certificate, you must hold an Intermediate Division qualification* and submit work experience letters which meet one of the following options:

• 5 years of full-time related wage-earning experience OR
• 3 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of a related 2 year diploma program OR
• 2 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of related 3 or 4 year degree program

Note: Related work experience must be proof of use of skills and knowledge related to the technological education subject for entry and may include business or industrial experience. One year of full-time work experience can be interpreted as 1,700 hours of work experience. If you are self-employed you must submit a sworn affidavit, a business license and proof of income. Related Work Experience may include:

• Applied Nutrition
• Baking
• Cooking
• Culinary Arts and Management
• Event Planning
• Tourism and Travel Planning

* If you do not hold an Intermediate qualification, please contact our office.

Prerequisites

Applicants to this ABQ course must be OCT certified teachers in good standing with formal technical education or proof of competence and skilled wage-earning experience in the area of study. All inquiries about experience in a specific field are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
• One Technological area listed on your OCT Certificate

If you do not have Technological Education on your OCT certificate, you must hold an Intermediate Division qualification* and submit work experience letters which meet one of the following options:

• 5 years of full-time related wage-earning experience OR
• 3 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of a related 2 year diploma program OR
• 2 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of related 3 or 4 year degree program

Notes:

• 1 year of full-time work experience can be interpreted as 1,700 hours. If you have worked a combination of full-time and part-time employment, please detail the exact amount of hours for each position.
• Related work experience must be proof of use of skills and knowledge related to the technological education subject for entry and may include business or industrial experience.
• If you are self-employed you must submit a sworn affidavit, a business license and proof of income.

Related Work Experience may include:

• Apparel and Textile Design
• Architectural Design
• Interior Design
• Mechanical and Industrial Design

Withdrawal Policy: Withdrawals are effective on the date a withdrawal request is received. Course fees refunded are subject to a $50 non-refundable amount. No withdrawals or refunds once the course has begun.

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

Cancellation Policy: Withdrawals are effective on the date signed withdrawal notice is received and course fees refunded subject to $50 non-refundable amount. No withdrawals or refunds after start date.

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.

Withdrawal Policy: Withdrawals are effective on the date a withdrawal request is received. Course fees refunded are subject to a $50 non-refundable amount. No withdrawals or refunds once the course has begun.

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

Withdrawal Policy: Withdrawals are effective on the date a withdrawal request is received. Course fees refunded are subject to a $50 non-refundable amount. No withdrawals or refunds after start date.

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.

NOTE: For program-related questions, please email Roxy at cohenrox@yorku.ca. For York U registration system and account-related questions, please email raiseyouraq@edu.yorku.ca for assistance.

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.

Cancellation Policy: Withdrawals are effective on the date signed withdrawal notice is received and course fees refunded subject to $50 non-refundable amount. No withdrawals or refunds after start date.

Open to new teachers graduating in June of this year. Dive into this AQ course with your peers and build knowledge and strategies from the instructor who is a K-12 classroom educator with years of experience and insight.

The Additional Basic Qualification course: Intermediate Division, 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 Additional Qualification course: Intermediate Division, First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies. The Additional Basic Qualification course is intended to explore and enhance professional practice, program planning and leadership within the Intermediate 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.

Prerequisites

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT by the end date of the course
• An acceptable post-secondary degree or equivalent qualifications

Documents Required

• NONE

Open to new teachers graduating in June of this year. Dive into this AQ course with your peers and build knowledge and strategies from the instructor who is a K-12 classroom educator with years of experience and insight.

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 by the end date of the course
• An acceptable post-secondary degree or equivalent qualifications
• An Intermediate Basic Qualification in any subject area

Documents Required

• None

Open to new teachers graduating in June of this year. Dive into this AQ course with your peers and build knowledge and strategies from the instructor who is a K-12 classroom educator with years of classroom and sector experience and insight.

Get ready to get dirty! Get ready to sow and grow! Get ready to explore the biology, the chemistry, the artistry, the culinary, the cultural and the economic areas of Green Industries!

This Green Industries, Grades 9 and 10 ABQ course will offer the participant a true hands-on learning experience to help to inspire new practices in your own classrooms. Professional practice, curriculum planning, lesson plans covering all 5 sectors of the Green Industries umbrella: Landscaping, Horticulture, Agriculture, Forestry and Floristry. The complexity and diversity of this subject area requires proficiency in a wide variety of skills ranging from calculating slope to creating floral displays!

Feedback of various performance based activities will provide the focus for the development of learning modules and instructional materials to be used in your classrooms.

Prerequisites

Applicants to this ABQ course must be OCT certified teachers in good standing with formal technical education or proof of competence and skilled wage-earning experience in the area of study. All inquiries about experience in a specific field are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
• One Technological area listed on your OCT Certificate

If you do not have Technological Education on your OCT certificate, you must hold an Intermediate Division qualification* and submit work experience letters which meet one of the following options:

• 5 years of full-time related wage-earning experience OR
• 3 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of a related 2 year diploma program OR
• 2 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of related 3 or 4 year degree program

Note: Related work experience must be proof of use of skills and knowledge related to the technological education subject for entry and may include business or industrial experience. One year of full-time work experience can be interpreted as 1,700 hours of work experience. If you are self-employed you must submit a sworn affidavit, a business license and proof of income. Related Work Experience may include:

• Arborist
• Farming
• Fish hatchery
• Floristry/gardening/botany
• Forestry
• Greenhouse
• Landscaping & design
• Agribusiness
• Agriculture
• Horticulture

*If you do not hold an Intermediate qualification, please contact our office.

Open to new teachers graduating in June of this year. Dive into this AQ course with your peers and build knowledge and strategies from the instructor who is a K-12 classroom educator with years of experience and insight.

The Additional Qualification Course: Guidance and Career Education Part 1, 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

Open to new teachers graduating in June of this year. Dive into this AQ course with your peers and build knowledge and strategies from the instructor who is a K-12 classroom educator with years of classroom and sector experience and insight.

Hairstyling and Aesthetics Grade 9 and 10 ABQ will support the enhancement of professional knowledge, ethical practice, leadership and ongoing professional learning by supporting you with the philosophy and skills to implement the Ontario Curriculum for Hairstyling and Aesthetics in a secondary classroom setting. The course will provide an overview of the techniques used in the Hairstyling and Aesthetics Industry and help you to develop the fundamental skills in hairstyling, manicures and facials. It is beneficial for candidates to come to the ABQ Course with background knowledge, skills and experience in the field of Hairstyling and Aesthetics.

This exciting course offers a mixture of hands-on technological education combined with theoretical aspects to strengthen professional efficacy and generate new knowledge and passion for Hair and Aesthetics through inquiry-based learning.

Prerequisites

Applicants to this ABQ course must be OCT certified teachers in good standing with formal technical education or proof of competence and skilled wage-earning experience in the area of study. All inquiries about experience in a specific field are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
• One Technological area listed on your OCT Certificate

If you do not have Technological Education on your OCT certificate, you must hold an Intermediate Division qualification* and submit work experience letters which meet one of the following options:

• 5 years of full-time related wage-earning experience OR
• 3 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of a related 2 year diploma program OR
• 2 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of related 3 or 4 year degree program

Note: Related work experience must be proof of use of skills and knowledge related to the technological education subject for entry and may include business or industrial experience. One year of full-time work experience can be interpreted as 1,700 hours of work experience. If you are self-employed you must submit a sworn affidavit, a business license and proof of income.

* If you do not hold an Intermediate qualification, please contact our office.

Open to new teachers graduating in June of this year. Dive into this AQ course with your peers and build knowledge and strategies from the instructor who is a K-12 classroom educator with years of classroom and sector experience and insight.

Teacher candidates enrolled in the Health Care, Grades 9 and 10 ABQ will deepen their understanding of program design, planning, development and implementation strategies and frameworks related to Health Care, Grades 9 and 10. You will work in a collaborative environment while exploring professional knowledge and practices needed to honor the strengths, interests and needs of all learners. Experiential learning opportunities are embedded in the course structure which will provide you an opportunity to engage in authentic learning in a healthcare industry setting with support from a mentor and faculty.

Prerequisites

Applicants to this ABQ course must be OCT certified teachers in good standing with formal technical education or proof of competence and skilled wage-earning experience in the area of study. All inquiries about experience in a specific field are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
• One Technological area listed on your OCT Certificate

If you do not have Technological Education on your OCT certificate, you must hold an Intermediate Division qualification* and submit work experience letters which meet one of the following options:

• 5 years of full-time related wage-earning experience OR
• 3 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of a related 2 year diploma program OR
• 2 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of related 3 or 4 year degree program

Note: Related work experience must be proof of use of skills and knowledge related to the technological education subject for entry and may include business or industrial experience. One year of full-time work experience can be interpreted as 1,700 hours of work experience. If you are self-employed you must submit a sworn affidavit, a business license and proof of income. Related Work Experience may include:

• Child Development
• Dental Services
• Gerontology
• Laboratory Services
• Nursing/Medical Services
• Pharmacy Services
• Therapy Services

* If you do not hold an Intermediate qualification, please contact our office.

Open to new teachers graduating in June of this year. Dive into this AQ course with your peers and build knowledge and strategies from the instructor who is a K-12 classroom educator with years of experience and insight.

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

Open to new teachers graduating in June of this year. Dive into this AQ course with your peers and build knowledge and strategies from the instructor who is a K-12 classroom educator with years of classroom and sector experience and insight.

The Hospitality and Tourism Grades 9 and 10 ABQ is designed to offer a detailed look at the health and safety regulations, assessment and evaluation practices, community and school partnerships and current trends in professional practice that inform a Hospitality and Tourism classroom. The candidates will consider equity, diversity and inclusion practices in a hands-on classroom, critically explore program planning and implementation, and ready themselves for an inquiry-based sector experience opportunity in two of the hospitality and tourism industry many sectors. Candidates will have the opportunity to engage with current best-practices and experiential opportunities while they learn how to make a hospitality classroom an engaging, exciting, and flavourful space.

Prerequisites

Applicants to this ABQ course must be OCT certified teachers in good standing with formal technical education or proof of competence and skilled wage-earning experience in the area of study. All inquiries about experience in a specific field are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT
• One Technological area listed on your OCT Certificate

If you do not have Technological Education on your OCT certificate, you must hold an Intermediate Division qualification* and submit work experience letters which meet one of the following options:

• 5 years of full-time related wage-earning experience OR
• 3 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of a related 2 year diploma program OR
• 2 years of full-time related wage-earning experience after successful completion of related 3 or 4 year degree program

Note: Related work experience must be proof of use of skills and knowledge related to the technological education subject for entry and may include business or industrial experience. One year of full-time work experience can be interpreted as 1,700 hours of work experience. If you are self-employed you must submit a sworn affidavit, a business license and proof of income. Related Work Experience may include:

• Applied Nutrition
• Baking
• Cooking
• Culinary Arts and Management
• Event Planning
• Tourism and Travel Planning

* If you do not hold an Intermediate qualification, please contact our office.

Open to new teachers graduating in June of this year. Dive into this AQ course with your peers and build knowledge and strategies from the instructor who is a K-12 classroom educator with years of experience and insight.

The Additional Qualification Course: Junior Division employs a critical, pedagogical lens to explore ethical perspectives, learner and learning theory, program planning, instructional design and assessment practices, and communities of learning related to teaching and learning in the Junior Division. Candidates will strengthen professional efficacy by reflecting on experience, developing in-depth knowledge, refining professional judgment and generating new possibilities for practice.

Prerequisites

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT by the end date of the course
• An acceptable post-secondary degree or equivalent qualifications

Documents Required

• NONE

Open to new teachers graduating in June of this year. Dive into this AQ course with your peers and build knowledge and strategies from the instructor who is a K-12 classroom educator with years of experience and insight.

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.

Prerequisites

Documents Required

• NONE

Open to new teachers graduating in June of this year. Dive into this AQ course with your peers and build knowledge and strategies from the instructor who is a K-12 classroom educator with years of experience and insight.

Candidates come to the Additional Basic Qualification course: Intermediate Division, 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 by the end date of the course
• 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.

Documents Required

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.

Open to new teachers graduating in June of this year. Dive into this AQ course with your peers and build knowledge and strategies from the instructor who is a K-12 classroom educator with years of experience and insight.

This Mathematics Grades 7 and 8 Additional Qualification (AQ) Course employs a critical, pedagogical lens for exploration 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, and research and ethical considerations related to teaching and learning across the divisions. Through their 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 by the course end date

Documents Required

• NONE

Open to new teachers graduating in June of this year. Dive into this AQ course with your peers and build knowledge and strategies from the instructor who is a K-12 classroom educator with years of experience and insight.

Are you a New Grad interested in learning more about mathematics for teaching? Do you have worries/questions about teaching and learning mathematics? Are you fascinated by mathematical relationships and/or reluctant to identify yourself a "math person"? Well, look no further! In this interactive AQ course we will build on our understanding through professional readings, doing mathematics together, small and whole group discussions, ongoing analysis, reflection and self-directed study. During this two week course participants will engage in a cycle of research informing practice and practice informing research through co-teaching, analyzing student samples and reflecting on how to promote the growth of students' mathematical understanding. These learning experiences will provide the basis for your understanding of current mathematical pedagogy and Ministry policy, as well as enable you to prepare, implement and access curriculum for primary and junior students.

This course is recommended for people who are already certified in the Primary or Junior division. It will not grant you either the Primary or Junior division.

The purpose of the Mathematics, Grades 7 & 8 course is to learn about specific issues and topic areas that are important in teaching mathematics to intermediate students. For example, these grades are where students becoming increasing exposed to more abstract mathematical concepts and ideas such as modelling with algebra, and using formulae like the Pythagorean Theorem, and those for circle relationships. One overarching goal for the course comes from the Ontario College of Teachers guidelines for Mathematics, Grades 7 and 8 Additional Qualification courses: critically exploring and reflecting on past, current and evolving practices in Mathematics, Grades 7 and 8. This 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.

Prerequisites

• primary division
• junior division

Documents Required:

• NONE

Open to new teachers graduating in June of this year. Dive into this AQ course with your peers and build knowledge and strategies from the instructor who is a K-12 classroom educator with years of experience and insight.

Prerequisites

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT by the end date of the course
• An acceptable post-secondary degree or equivalent qualifications
• Hold a Basic Qualification in the Junior division

Documents Required

• NONE

Open to new teachers graduating in June of this year. Dive into this AQ course with your peers and build knowledge and strategies from the instructor who is a K-12 classroom educator with years of experience and insight.

This course is a requirement for teaching Special Education in Ontario. As an introductory course, this course focuses on the integration of cutting edge theory and practice underpinning special education. Current Ministry directions will be explored. Issues related to Cross-Disciplinary Team Approaches, Team Referrals, the IPRC process, IEPs and the role of SEAC will form part of the course. Focus will be placed on the exploration, through holistic approaches, of the commonalties that unite students, program planning and delivery, the accessible environment, resource availability and other issues related to teaching and learning in all classrooms. You will develop a basic understanding of categories and definitions of various exceptionalities as defined in Ministry documents. You will begin to develop an understanding of accommodations, modifications and alternative expectations, strategies and assessment practices based on the developmental and/or special needs of individual students and will practice a variety of age and exceptionality-specific teaching strategies as well as research and experience-validated practices.

Prerequisites

Open to new teachers graduating in June of this year. Dive into this AQ course with your peers and build knowledge and strategies from the instructor who is a K-12 classroom educator with years of experience and insight.

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

Open to new teachers graduating in June of this year. Dive into this AQ course with your peers and build knowledge and strategies from the instructor who is a K-12 classroom educator with years of experience and insight.

The Additional Qualification Course: Student Assessment and Evaluation brings an analytical and practical approach to questions of student assessment and evaluation. This comprises an exploration of the contemporary landscape of assessment and evaluation in Ontario, including assessment as a process for, as, and of learning, student voice and choice, culturally responsive pedagogy and meaningful feedback.

Prerequisites

• A Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT

Documents Required

• NONE

Open to new teachers graduating in June of this year. Dive into this AQ course with your peers and build knowledge and strategies from the instructor who is a K-12 classroom educator with years of experience and insight.

Ontario schools are increasingly diverse. Students come from around the world, and require a greater understanding of English to be successful in school. This course provides you with an introduction to the teaching and learning of English as a Second Language: second-language acquisition, current instructional strategies, the research, the role of Canadian immigration laws, and linguistic factors. You will learn to build on the prior knowledge of literacy of your individual students. You examine the relationship of linguistic factors to the school and its curriculum and explore current issues as they relate to second language learning.

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