Events

Teaching English Language Learners, Specialist AQ (OISE, Spring 2019, Blended)

March 28, 2019 to June 20, 2019

  • Category: AQ
  • Region: GTA
  • Topic: ESL and ELD
  • Grades: Intermediate (grades 7-10), JK-SK, Junior (grades 4-6), Primary (grades 1-3), Senior (grades 11-12)

Course Description

This course provides candidates with a comprehensive understanding of the role of the ESL/ELD teacher as a leader within both the elementary and and secondary schools and school systems. It is designed to develop the professional skills of teachers who wish to assume leadership responsibilities in ESL/ELD education. Topics include: socio-political concerns, literacy, anti-racist education, co-operative learning, and theoretical perspectives on teaching the skills of English. All candidates plan a workshop as a culminating activity for the course.

Notes

Teachers holding qualifications in technological education is eligible to take this Three-Session Qualification course.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites for Specialist:

  1. Completion of Part 1 and Part 2:
    Evidence of the completion of Part 1 and Part 2 as shown on your Certificate of Qualification. It is no longer necessary to send in a copy of your Certificate of Qualification. We have access to this information via the OCT Public Registry.
  1. Certificate of Teaching Experience – 2 Years:
    Evidence of at least two (2) years of successful teaching experience, including one (1) year of experience in the subject in which the qualification is being sought. This experience must be certified by the appropriate Supervisory Officer on the ‘OISE Certification of Teaching Experience Form’.

Please Note:

Any exceptions and additional requirements are noted below.

  • We do not have the authority to determine whether or not candidates meet the teaching experience prerequisite for Part 2 and Part 3 AQs. We are responsible only for collecting the Certificate of Teaching Experience once it has been signed by the appropriate authority. Please direct all inquiries regarding teaching experience to your employer.
  • Organizer: OISE at University of Toronto
  • Cost: $685.00 See website for complete details.
  • Location: OISE at University of Toronto
  • Address: 252 Bloor Street West
  • City: Toronto
  • Province: ON
  • Postal Code: M5S 1V6
  • Website: https://cpl.oise.utoronto.ca/
  • Contact: OISE | Continuing & Professional Learning
  • Phone: 416-978-2474
  • Email: [email protected]