2010-2011 faculty of education viewbook

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U N I V E R S I T Y O F O N T A R I O I N S T I T U T E O F T E C H N O L O G Y

Faculty of Education

TABLE OF CONTENTS:: DEAN’S WELCOME 3

:: TEACHER EDUCATION AT UOIT 4

:: EXPERT PROFESSORS HELP YOU SHAPE THE NEXT GENERATIONOF LEARNERS 4

:: A REVOLUTIONARY LEADING-EDGE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT 5

:: CONCURRENT BACHELOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAM 6

:: CONCURRENT EDUCATION – OFFERING HANDS-ON,REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE 7

:: CONCURRENT BACHELOR OF SCIENCE/BACHELOR OF EDUCATIONPROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 8

:: APPLYING TO THE CONCURRENT BACHELOR OF SCIENCE(HONOURS)/BACHELOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAM 9

:: CONSECUTIVE BACHELOR OF EDUCATION – PRIMARY/JUNIOR PROGRAM 10

:: CONSECUTIVE BACHELOR OF EDUCATION –INTERMEDIATE/SENIOR PROGRAM 12

:: STRENGTHENING YOUR FOUNDATION: MATH AND SCIENCE CAMPS 13

:: HANDS-ON, REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE 13

:: CONSECUTIVE BACHELOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAMADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 14

:: APPLYING TO THE CONSECUTIVE BACHELOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS 16

:: LOOKING TO UPGRADE YOUR SKILLS? 17

:: INSPIRED LEARNING 17

:: GRADUATE STUDIES 18

:: MASTER OF EDUCATION 18

:: GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 19

:: GRADUATE STUDIES PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENTS 20

:: APPLICATION PROCESS 20

:: CONSIDERATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 20

:: LIVING AND LEARNING – RESIDENCE 20

:: SATISFY YOUR HUNGER 21

:: GETTING HERE – WE ARE CLOSER THAN YOU THINK 22

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DEAN’SWELCOMEI am delighted to have this opportunity to invite you to read our Faculty ofEducation viewbook in order to consider the programs that you might wish totake at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT). Teaching is afascinating and exciting career.

If you are currently in a teaching position and planning to upgrade yourqualifications, or if you are new to teaching and planning on entering ourConcurrent or Consecutive Education programs, there are many excitingcourses that you can explore in this book and on our website

Whether you teach in the heart of a city such as Toronto or Vancouver orwork with children in rural Canada, typically, as an elementary schoolteacher you can expect to nurture the minds of more than 1,000students throughout your career. If you teach grades 7 to 12, you willhave the opportunity to form significant relationships with more than4,000 students. If you think back to the teachers who have made adifference in your life, you will realize that they devoted a great deal oftheir time and hearts to encouraging you to complete challenging learningactivities while they also attempted to guide your spiritual, social andintellectual growth.

As a teacher in the 21st century, you will work diligently at the traditionaltasks of preparing imaginative and creative lessons and assessing yourstudents’ many assignments. In addition, your knowledge of the latest ineducational technology and resources will grow over the years. Shouldyou choose to do your Bachelor of Education, Master of Education orgraduate diploma with UOIT’s Faculty of Education, our talentedprofessors will be happy to help you become skilled at teaching in alearning environment that is rich in technology. We believe that e-learningwill be an important part of every teacher’s repertoire in the future, andwe are Canada’s leading Faculty of Education in providing teachers withthe best theories and practices to be effective e-learning instructors.

Best wishes with your decision about where you would like to study!Please feel free to contact us if there is anything we can do to help youwith this important decision.

Dr. Jim Greenlaw

Dean, Faculty of Education

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TEACHER EDUCATIONAT UOITIn just a few short years, we’ve established an outstanding Faculty ofEducation at UOIT. We offer a five-year Concurrent Bachelor of Science(Honours)/Bachelor of Education program in collaboration with ourFaculty of Science that allows you to teach at the intermediate andsenior (I/S) levels (grades 7 to 12). We also offer a one-year ConsecutiveBachelor of Education degree that allows you to teach at the primary andjunior (P/J) levels (junior kindergarten to Grade 6) or I/S. We offerleading-edge preparation programs for teachers in a wide range of areas,including math, science, technology, literacy, geography, physicaleducation and history.

At UOIT, we offer you the chance to think deeply about how people learn invarious subject areas and at different ages. You also have an opportunityto consider how diversity in ability, cultural background and social andreligious experiences of your future students might influence the way youapproach teaching. You learn to be thoughtful and critical about the roleof technology in teaching, and you will develop strong skills in usinglearning technologies. You also learn about the legal and professionalcontext of teaching in Ontario, classroom management, assessmentand much more.

We have graduated excellent teacher candidates since our first year ofenrolment and they have found rewarding teaching careers in a variety ofsettings. Our Concurrent and Consecutive Bachelor of Educationprograms are filled with challenges and opportunities. They will changeyour life and help you to change the lives of others.

EXPERT PROFESSORSHELP YOU SHAPE THENEXT GENERATION OFLEARNERSOur professors are experts in a great variety of fields within the area ofeducation and are experienced teachers themselves. They will inspire youto push your boundaries of thinking and learning, and broaden yourknowledge of the education field.

Supportive and highly approachable, our professors are dedicated tohelping you shape the next generation of learners. In addition to expertfull-time faculty, we have many highly qualified part-time faculty andfaculty advisors. The faculty advisors will supervise and evaluate you inthe classroom during field experience placements. Your appointed facultyadvisor will make regular contact with associate teachers, principals andschools, intervene during difficult situations and assist you with becominga better teacher.

“What I really enjoyed about this program was the faculty really cared

about you. From the teachers to the dean to the director, everyone

cared and you could really sense that as soon as you did the Jump

Start all the way through until the end and I thought that was

remarkable. There’s a reason why UOIT has a good success rate

when people apply for jobs and that’s because they’re well-prepared.”

– Sean Blea, 2009, Primary/Junior graduate.


A REVOLUTIONARYLEADING-EDGELEARNINGENVIRONMENTAs a teacher candidate at Ontario’s first laptop-based university, you areimmersed in an award-winning mobile learning environment that allowsyou to be connected to and supported by your professors and peers. Thishelps ensure you are better prepared in the classroom and puts you onestep ahead when you graduate.

As a UOIT student, you use a laptop computer that provides you with asignificant educational advantage. This access to the latest in technologyis critical to your own learning experience, enabling you to understandhow to integrate technology into your classroom practice. Co-operativelearning activities based on realistic problems and scenarios prepare youfor the situations you will likely encounter during your field experience andin your future classroom.

Employers rave about our graduates’ confidence and skill with technology.We consider the laptop to be the first step in the development oftechnologies that will revolutionize teaching and learning, and we wantyou to be a revolutionary teacher.

You use your laptop extensively in preparing assignments, gatheringresearch information, developing teaching lessons, communicating withfaculty and peers, organizing work and making presentations in class.Most courses in the Concurrent and Consecutive programs have anonline component, which ranges from the posting of class content andassignments to engaging in discussions and sharing new learning. Yourlaptop features the latest hardware and a rich assortment ofprogram-related software to ensure you have equal access to technology,resources and services. Inside or outside of the classroom, you canmake quality digital presentations, conduct Internet research, communicatewith professors and other students and have seamless access to allonline resources. Our campus is designed for you to use your laptop inclassrooms, labs, the library, residences, food spaces and meeting places.

To help get you started, we provide you with an orientation program thatshows you how to get the most from your laptop. When you graduate, youhave strong skills and understanding about how to effectively use technologyfor teaching and learning opportunities.

“I like that it is a very interactive program. The professors were very

helpful, it was kind of like a big family. When I went for one of my

interviews, they stopped me at the end of it to go over the technology

that UOIT trained me in and they stressed how important it was to have

a technology base, and that that’s the way the schools are going. They

encourage technology and I think that was a huge asset for myself and

for all other teacher candidates, and it’s what distinguishes us from

other schools.”

– Meaghan Badgley, 2009, Primary/Junior graduate.

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CONCURRENTBACHELOR OFEDUCATION PROGRAMGood teachers change lives. At UOIT, you gain the academic backgroundand critical skills needed to help you thrive in the 21st century. Offered inco-operation with UOIT’s Faculty of Science, our Concurrent Bachelor ofScience (Honours)/Bachelor of Education program provides you with theopportunity to earn two degrees in five years, and also prepares you toteach science, math or computer science at the intermediate/senior level(grades 7 to 12). By completing the required course work for the Bachelorof Education degree, you also fulfil many of the requirements for yourBachelor of Science degree, including the minimum 10 courses in yourfirst teachable subject and six courses in your second teachable subject.The program also puts a special emphasis on using technology to maketeaching and learning more dynamic and effective.

AS A STUDENT IN THE CONCURRENT BACHELOR OFEDUCATION PROGRAM YOUR COURSES INCLUDE:(LISTED IN ORDER OF STUDY):

SEMESTER 1

:: Analysis and Management of Classroom Behaviour I;:: Contemporary Educational Practice –(already taken by Concurrent students);

:: Core Curriculum Methods I;:: Curriculum Studies I, two of:» Biology;» Chemistry;» Computer Studies;» General Science;» Mathematics; and» Physics.

:: Field Experience and Practica I;:: I/S Math Technology Camp;:: Learning and Adolescent Development –(already taken by Concurrent students); and

:: Learning with ICT.

SEMESTER 2

:: Analysis and Management of Classroom Behaviour II;:: Core Curriculum Methods II;:: Curriculum Studies II, two of:» Biology,» Chemistry;» Computer Studies;» General Science;» Mathematics; and» Physics.

:: Field Experience and Practica II;:: Individual Needs and Diversity;:: Information Literacy; and:: Science and Technology Camp.

CURRICULUM STUDIES COURSESStudents will complete two curriculum studies courses each semester.Students must take one course per term in each of the teachable subjectareas under which they were admitted.

ELECTIVESEach elective is worth 1.5 credits and consists of 18 hours, unlessotherwise indicated. Teacher candidates must take one elective and cantake up to three electives over the course of the year. Teacher candidatesmay take no more than two electives in one term. Please note that to beeligible for a job in a Catholic school, teacher candidates must takeReligious Education, parts I and II.

AVAILABLE ELECTIVES::: Dramatic Arts;

:: Issues in Education;

:: L’apprentissage en français;

:: Mathematics for Teachers;

:: Mathematics for PJ Teachers;

:: Outdoor Education: Backpacking;

:: Outdoor Education: Canoe Tripping;

:: Outdoor Education: Winter Dog Sledding;

:: Outdoor Education: Winter Hiking;

:: Problem Based Learning;

:: Planning for Learning with Technology;

:: Religious Education: Teaching in Ontario Catholic Schoolsparts I and II;

:: Teaching Extended Mathematics;

:: Teaching Kindergarten;

:: Teaching students of ESL; and

:: Technology for Teachers.

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CONCURRENTEDUCATION –OFFERING HANDS-ON,REAL-WORLDEXPERIENCEBecause there is no substitute for experience when learning to be ateacher, you participate in several hands-on field experience placements.These include placements in local elementary and secondary schools atthe end of each of the first three years of the program and three fieldexperiences in your final year. By graduation, you will have more than 100days of school experience. We make every effort to ensure that you notonly get experience teaching your teachable subjects, but in other subjectsand in a variety of grade levels.

Detailed information about the field experience portion of the program isavailable at www.education.uoit.ca.

WHERE YOUR CONCURRENT BACHELOR OF SCIENCE(HONOURS)/BACHELOR OF EDUCATION DEGREE CANTAKE YOU

As a student in our Concurrent Bachelor of Science (Honours)/Bachelorof Education program, you are specifically prepared to teachmathematics, science or computer science to grades 7 to 12 students.The demand for math, science, and computer teachers in the later gradesis comparatively higher than for teachers in other disciplines. Thedemand for teachers is even higher in other provinces and parts of theUnited States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and other countries. As agraduate, you are also well-prepared to pursue higher learning or seekemployment in research, government or corporate training. HoldingBachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education degrees prepares you tosucceed not only in teaching, but in a variety of careers.

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CONCURRENTBACHELOR OFSCIENCE/BACHELOROF EDUCATIONPROGRAM ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTSEntrance to the Concurrent Bachelor of Science (Honours)/Bachelor ofEducation program is through admission to UOIT’s Faculty of Science.For admission details, please visit www.science.uoit.ca. Admission tothe program is competitive and based on the number and calibre ofapplications received and the number of spaces available. To be selected,applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

:: An Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), equivalent secondaryschool diploma or mature student status with a minimum average of75 per cent in prerequisite courses;

:: A combined minimum overall average of 75 per cent in six 4U or 4Mcredits, including ENG4U, MHF4U and two of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4Uand SPH4U, as well as a combined minimum average of 75 per cent inmath and science courses; andin math and science courses; and

:: A clear criminal reference check and tuberculin test arepost-admission requirements for all applicants.

Note: Any costs associated with the criminal reference check are theresponsibility of the applicant. Applicants from other provinces orinternational students should visit www.uoit.ca/admissions for moreinformation.


APPLYING TOTHE CONCURRENTBACHELOR OF SCIENCE(HONOURS)/BACHELOROF EDUCATION PROGRAMApplying to the Concurrent Bachelor of Science (Honours)/Bachelor ofEducation program involves several steps. Please ensure that you allowadequate time to meet all deadlines.

1. Determine your eligibility by reading through the admission requirements.

2. In the fall, one year ahead of your intended start date, apply to theOntario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) at www.ouac.on.ca.The site lays out the detailed process you must follow.

Note: At the end of the fourth year of the Concurrent Bachelor of Scienceprogram, you must have a minimum average of 70 per cent for allthird- and fourth-year courses, plus a minimum average of 70 per cent inthe 10 courses in your first teachable subject and the six courses in yoursecond teachable subject. You must meet these requirements in order tobe admitted to the fifth and final year, when the majority of youreducation courses are taken. If you do not meet these requirements buthave met the Bachelor of Science degree requirements, you can stillgraduate with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree.

PROGRAM YEAR

Obtaining a Bachelor of Science (Honours)/Bachelor of Education degreetakes five years. The first four are comprised of science degree coursesand a few education courses at UOIT’s main campus. The fifth year iscomprised of full-time education courses, with classes generallybeginning in mid-August and ending in May, for a total duration of aboutnine months. Concurrent students complete courses in fifth year withConsecutive Bachelor of Education teacher candidates at the Faculty ofEducation’s downtown Oshawa location.

TUITION, FEESAND FINANCIAL AIDTuition and fees are subject to change. A variety of bursaries and awardsare available to students in the faculties of Education and Science. Formore specific information on tuition and financial assistance, please visitwww.uoit.ca/admissions.

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CONSECUTIVEBACHELOR OFEDUCATION –PRIMARY/JUNIORUOIT offers a one-year Consecutive Bachelor of Education Primary/Junior(P/J) program focused on teaching junior kindergarten to Grade 6, tostudents who hold an appropriate undergraduate degree from arecognized university. Our program’s emphasis is on preparing you to bean elementary school teacher with strengths in science, mathematics,technology and literacy.

The Faculty of Education enables you to develop the communication,critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for success in juniorkindergarten to Grade 6 classrooms. Our professors are experts in theirfields, challenging and inspiring you to push your boundaries of thinkingand learning. They are also skilled in the use of technology in teaching toensure that as a graduate, you are well prepared to be a 21st-centuryeducational leader.

You do not have to be a math or science graduate to apply for the P/Jprogram. We help you learn the skills and knowledge required to be amath and/or science P/J teacher through mandatory math and sciencecamps and your curriculum studies courses.

“I think the most important part of the program for me was the

connection you can make with your professors. I got along well with all of

them, I really enjoyed discussing real-life situations that I know they were

aware of and they have gone though in their own classroom. I also like the

technology aspect. I’m not computer-savvy so coming into the program

and having a focus on mobile technology really enhanced my skills. You

get exposure to it, you’re allowed to use it, they want you to make

mistakes with it. It’s not so much the final product, it’s the process you go

through, which I thought was really important because what you stress as

a teacher is the process of learning. The communication and the

engagement you have with your professors is really positive.”

– Michael Giancotti, 2009, Primary/Junior graduate.

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AS A STUDENT IN THE CONSECUTIVE BACHELOR OF EDUCATION– PRIMARY/JUNIOR PROGRAM YOUR COURSES INCLUDE:

SEMESTER 1

:: Analysis and Management of Classroom Behaviour;:: Contemporary Educational Practice;:: Core Curriculum Methods I;:: Field Experience and Practica I;:: Language Arts I;:: Learning and Child Development;:: Learning with ICT;:: Math Camp;:: Mathematics I; and:: Science and Technology I.

SEMESTER 2

:: Field Experience and Practica II.:: Health and Physical Education;:: Individual Needs and Diversity;:: Mathematics II;:: Science and Technology II;:: Science and Technology Camp;:: Social Studies;:: Teaching Language Arts; and:: Visual Arts, Music and Dance.

ELECTIVES

Each elective is worth 1.5 credits and consists of 18 hours, unlessotherwise indicated. Teacher candidates must take one elective and cantake up to three electives over the course of the year. Teacher candidatesmay take no more than two electives in one term. Please note that to beeligible for a job in a Catholic school, teacher candidates must takeReligious Education, parts I and II.

AVAILABLE ELECTIVES:

:: Dramatic Arts;:: Issues in Education;:: L’apprentissage en français;:: Mathematics for Teachers;:: Mathematics for PJ Teachers;:: Outdoor Education: Backpacking;:: Outdoor Education: Canoe Tripping;:: Outdoor Education: Winter Dog Sledding;:: Outdoor Education: Winter Hiking;:: Problem Based Learning;:: Planning for Learning with Technology;:: Religious Education: Teaching in Ontario Catholic Schools parts I and II;:: Teaching Extended Mathematics;:: Teaching Kindergarten;:: Teaching students of ESL; and:: Technology for Teachers.

WHERE YOUR CONSECUTIVE BACHELOR OF EDUCATION –PRIMARY/JUNIOR DEGREE CAN TAKE YOUOur Consecutive Bachelor of Education – P/J program meets all of Ontario’slegislated requirements and incorporates the Standards of Practice andEthical Standards for the Teaching Profession of the Ontario College ofTeachers (OCT). Once you are ready to graduate, we recommend you to theOCT for certification to practice in Ontario. Graduates are qualified to teachin the P/J divisions of Ontario schools.

Many UOIT Bachelor of Education – P/J graduates are hired immediately bylocal school boards and abroad. With a strong math and science focus andexcellent technology skills, our graduates are sought by many schoolboards.

“I really liked the technology aspect of the program. I learned how to

use a couple of really neat pieces of technology, the clicker system, the

classroom performance system and the Smart Boards. I was able to

integrate them into almost all my placements and the students really

loved them, they liked being able to use the new technology and they

liked the hands-on aspect. They thought it was really cool. They were all

engaged and I found it really helped me engage the learners who were

reluctant to put their hands up in class.”

– Kristen Battistone, 2009, Primary/Junior graduate.


CONSECUTIVEBACHELOR OFEDUCATION –INTERMEDIATE/SENIORPROGRAMGood teachers change lives, and at UOIT you develop the critical skillsneeded to help students thrive in the 21st century. Our intensive one-yearConsecutive Bachelor of Education Intermediate/Senior (I/S) programprepares you to teach grades 7 to 12. The program puts a special emphasison using technology to make teaching and learning more dynamic andeffective. All of our teacher candidates use laptops equipped withspecialized software that is helpful in the field and their studies.

The Faculty of Education enables you to develop the communication,critical-thinking and problem-solving skills essential for success inintermediate and senior classrooms.

“Attending UOIT was an experience of a lifetime where classroom

teaching extended beyond conventional norms and continually inspired

and challenged us to be academically knowledgeable, technologically

savvy, and most importantly, passionate future teachers. Even with a

competitive job market, UOIT has set itself apart from any other

university and has prepared us well for today's ever-changing classroom

environments. I have learned so much about myself in one year and

know that UOIT has given me a solid foundation for the journey ahead

as a high school math and science teacher!”

– Jennifer Lamonaca-Bada, 2009, Consecutive Education graduate –Intermediate/Senior.

AS A STUDENT IN THE CONCURRENT BACHELOR OFEDUCATION – INTERMEDIATE/SENIOR PROGRAM YOURCOURSES INCLUDE:

SEMESTER 1

:: Analysis and Management of Classroom Behaviour I;:: Contemporary Educational Practice –(already taken by Concurrent students);

:: Core Curriculum Methods I;:: Curriculum Studies I, two of:» Biology;» Chemistry;» Computer Studies;» Drama;» English;» General Science;» Geography;» Health and Physical Education*;» History*;» Mathematics;» Physics; and» Visual Arts.

:: Field Experience and Practica I;:: I/S Math Technology Camp;:: Learning and Adolescent Development –(already taken by Concurrent students); and

:: Learning with ICT.

SEMESTER 2

:: Analysis and Management of Classroom Behaviour II;:: Core Curriculum Methods II;:: Curriculum Studies II, two of:» Biology;» Chemistry;» Computer Studies;» Drama;» English;» General Science;» Geography;» Health and Physical Education*;» History*;» Mathematics;» Physics; and» Visual Arts.

:: Field Experience and Practica II;:: Individual Needs and Diversity;:: Information Literacy; and:: Science and Technology Camp.

*Pending final approval of the courses.

CURRICULUM STUDIES COURSESStudents will complete two curriculum studies courses in each semester.Students must take one course per term in each of the teachable subjectareas under which they were admitted.

ELECTIVESEach elective is worth 1.5 credits and consists of 18 hours, unlessotherwise indicated. Teacher candidates must take one elective and cantake up to three electives over the course of the year. Teacher candidatesmay take no more than two electives in one term. Please note that to beeligible for a job in a Catholic school, teacher candidates must takeReligious Education, parts I and II.

AVAILABLE ELECTIVES::: Dramatic Arts;:: Issues in Education;:: L’apprentissage en français;:: Mathematics for Teachers;:: Mathematics for PJ Teachers;:: Outdoor Education: Backpacking;:: Outdoor Education: Canoe Tripping;:: Outdoor Education: Winter Dog Sledding;:: Outdoor Education: Winter Hiking;:: Problem Based Learning;:: Planning for Learning with Technology;:: Religious Education: Teaching in Ontario Catholic Schools parts I and II;:: Teaching Extended Mathematics;:: Teaching Kindergarten;:: Teaching students of ESL; and:: Technology for Teachers.

WHERE YOUR BACHELOR OF EDUCATIONINTERMEDIATE/SENIOR DEGREE CAN TAKE YOU

Our Consecutive Bachelor of Education – I/S program meets all of Ontario’slegislated requirements and incorporates the Standards of Practice andEthical Standards for the Teaching Profession of the Ontario College ofTeachers (OCT). Once you are ready to graduate, we recommend you to theOCT for certification to practice in Ontario. Graduates are qualified to teachin the I/S divisions of Canadian schools.

The demand for math, science and computing teachers in the higher gradesis comparatively stronger than for teachers in other disciplines. Thedemand for math and science teachers is even higher in other provincesand in parts of the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and othercountries. You are also well-prepared to pursue higher learning or seekemployment in research, government or corporate training.

“The professors here are very knowledgeable. I enjoyed their company. I’m a

bit of a joker, so I liked making jokes with them, they’re very comfortable to

be around. I enjoyed my time here, I thought that what we learned was

essential and I used much of it when I was on my practicum.”

– Laura Paxton, 2009 Consecutive Education graduate – Intermediate/Senior.

STRENGTHENING YOURFOUNDATION: MATHAND SCIENCE CAMPSTo help you obtain the math and science skills needed to teach the nextgeneration of students, you also participate in innovative Primary/Juniorand Intermediate/Senior mathematics and science camps.

These hands-on camps enable you to develop your math and sciencecontent knowledge while engaging in co-operative learning activities led byexemplary math and science educators from local school boards. Highlyregarded by school boards that are hiring new teachers, these camps putyou one step ahead when you graduate.

HANDS-ON,REAL-WORLDEXPERIENCEBecause you learn to teach by teaching, all Consecutive Bachelor ofEducation students take part in several field experience placements.These experiences include teaching placements in local elementary andsecondary schools. Under the supervision of an experienced practisingteacher, you gradually acquire responsibility for teaching classes in thesubject areas related to your P/J or I/S program.

“As many of us know, it is often an exceptional teacher that makes the

difference in our enjoyment of school. UOIT is no exception. There are

so many talented, caring and remarkable professors and staff here;

they are sure to make the difference in your teacher education

experience. If you’re looking for a school where your professors, and

even the dean, know your name and who you are, UOIT is the place to

be. Truthfully, I couldn’t be happier with my decision to come to UOIT!”

– Amanda King, 2009 Consecutive Bachelor of Education – I/S graduate.



CONSECUTIVEBACHELOR OFEDUCATION PROGRAMADMISSIONREQUIREMENTSAdmission to UOIT’s Consecutive Bachelor of Education programs at ourdowntown Oshawa location is competitive and based on the number andcalibre of applications received and the number of spaces available. Tobe selected, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

PRIMARY/JUNIOR

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from a recognized universitywith a minimum overall academic average of 70 per cent in their best 10full-year or 20 half-year courses completed. Preference is given to studentswith four-year honours degrees. It is desirable that applicants have a broadacademic background, since Primary/Junior (P/J) teachers deal with a widerange of subject areas. In assessing the academic breadth of P/Japplicants, the UOIT Faculty of Education gives preference to candidateswho have one or more three credit hour undergraduate or graduate coursesin the following subject groupings::: English/linguistics/languages;:: Mathematics/statistics;:: Physical sciences/life sciences;:: Social sciences/humanities; and:: Visual arts/music/drama.

Clearly, very few applicants have coursework in all of the above areas,however, the more areas covered, the stronger the application. Applicantsmust also submit a personal profile stating their skills and related workexperience, and two letters of reference. A clear criminal reference checkand tuberculin test are post-admission requirements for all applicants.They may also be asked to submit proof of English language proficiency.Applicants should note that an interview may be required.

Note: Any costs associated with the criminal reference check for theConsecutive Bachelor of Education programs are the responsibility ofthe applicant. Applicants must ensure that any courses in progress arelisted on the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre/Teacher EducationApplication Service application form, especially when appropriateprerequisites do not appear on the official transcripts being forwarded.Each candidate must receive the required undergraduate degree byJune 1 of the year in which he or she is to begin classes at UOIT.

“My learning experience at UOIT was unforgettable. The instructors were

friendly and caring, the assignments engaging, and I made many life-

long friends. I especially enjoyed UOIT's presentations and guest speak-

ers, which helped me prepare for interviews, applying to OCT, additional

qualification courses, job fairs, and many other important events. I

graduated in June 2009 feeling confident and prepared to enter into

the teaching profession.”

– Angela Del Grosso, 2009 Consecutive Education graduate – Primary/Junior

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INTERMEDIATE/SENIOR

:: Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from a recognizeduniversity with a minimum overall academic average of 70 per centin their best 10 full-year or 20 half-year courses completed. Preferencewill be given to students with four-year honours degrees;

:: Applicants must also have a minimum 70 per cent average in coursesapplicable to two teachable subjects; and

:: Applicants must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours inuniversity courses (equivalent to five full courses or 10 one-semestercourses) in a first teachable subject and 18 credit hours (equivalent tothree full courses or six one-semester courses) in a second teachablesubject. Teachable subjects include:»Biology;»Chemistry;»Computer Studies;»Dramatic Arts;»English;»General Science;»Geography;»Health and Physical Education*»History*»Mathematics;»Physics; and»Visual Arts.

* Pending final approval of the courses.

Applicants must also submit a personal profile stating their skills andrelated work experience, and two letters of reference. A clear criminalreference check and Tuberculin (TB) test are post-admission requirementsfor all applicants. They may also be asked to submit proof of Englishlanguage proficiency. Applicants should note that an interview may berequired, at the discretion of the faculty.

Note: Any costs associated with the criminal reference check for theConsecutive Bachelor of Education programs are the responsibility of theapplicant. Applicants must ensure that any courses in progress are listedon the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre/Teacher Education ApplicationService application form, especially when appropriate prerequisites do notappear on the official transcripts being forwarded. Each candidate mustreceive the required undergraduate degree by June 1 of the year in whichhe or she is to begin classes at UOIT.

“UOIT's professors are all incredibly supportive and knowledgeable.

I can honestly say that UOIT's BEd program really prepares you for

real teaching jobs. As a current full-time summer school teacher,

I can vouch for how prepared I was to not only plan and implement

my lessons, but I was able to assist more experienced teachers with

new and creative learning methods. I have more experienced

teachers coming to me daily and asking me to help them with

some form of technology!”

– Meghan Barson, 2009 Consecutive Education graduate – Intermediate/Senior


APPLYING TOTHE CONSECUTIVEBACHELOR OFEDUCATIONPROGRAMSApplying to UOIT’s Consecutive Bachelor of Education programs involvesseveral distinct steps. Please ensure you allow adequate time to gatherand prepare your documents in order to meet these deadlines.

1. Determine your eligibility by reading through the admission requirements.If you have questions regarding your eligibility or are planning for thefuture, please contact [email protected].

2. Apply before December 1 through TEAS atwww.ouac.on.ca/teas/index.html.

3. Submit your TEAS supplemental application package to UOIT beforeDecember 1. Forms are available at www.education.uoit.ca. Thesupplemental package includes a personal profile, academic referenceand a professional reference.

Early in the new year, only candidates under consideration for admissionwill be contacted to arrange an interview, and selected applicants will besent offers of admission in early April.

The personal profile is an essential part of the application. Applicantsshould outline their strengths, highlight their teaching and teaching-relatedexperiences and explain why they wish to become a teacher. For furtherinformation, contact the Faculty of Education Recruitment and Admissionsoffice at [email protected].

The academic reference helps UOIT assess the applicant’s academicabilities. It should come directly from a professor at an institution recentlyattended by the candidate. If the applicant is not a recent graduate orhas completed his or her studies internationally, UOIT will accept anadditional professional reference. In this circumstance, a second professionalreference does not place the applicant at a disadvantage.

The professional reference is used to evaluate the applicant’s potentialfor teaching and should come from an employer or supervisor who evaluatedthe applicant in a working or volunteer environment related to teaching.

Note: students educated outside Canada or the United States mustsupply additional documentation. Information for international applicantsis available by writing to [email protected].


PROGRAM YEAR

The Consecutive Bachelor of Education programs are full-time, with classesbeginning in mid-August and ending in May.

TUITION, FEESAND FINANCIAL AIDTuition and fees are subject to change. For information on current rates,please visit www.uoit.ca/admissions.

LOOKING TO UPGRADEYOUR SKILLS?Additional qualification (AQ) and additional basic qualification (ABQ) coursesprovide the foundation for you, as a teacher, to strengthen and enhanceyour professional practice. The Faculty of Education offers a variety ofin-service professional development opportunities, through AQ and ABQcourses, for qualified teachers.Please visit our website at www.education.uoit.ca.

INSPIRED LEARNINGThe Faculty of Education has a dedicated facility in downtown Oshawa.Our downtown location fosters a strong sense of community, whereprofessors and teacher candidates learn together in bright, spaciousclassrooms located in a state-of-the-art, newly-renovated building. Facultyof Education students have access to both the main campus libraryfacilities and a dedicated, on-site Faculty of Education library and teacherresource centre, which is the focal point of our building.

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GRADUATE STUDIESEducation as a concept is rapidly changing in today’s society in itsobjectives, content and modalities. The role of technology in this dynamicprocess has been, so far, both deep and broad. It has transformed theway we think, work, live and socialize. Our social economy is moving fromindustrial models to collective intelligence development. As this changeoccurs, there is a need for specialists in education who understand theglobal and specific role and impact of technology on learning. Societyalso needs these individuals to be in a position to offer the kind ofinformed leadership necessary to prepare future generations for anever-evolving reality. Thus, at UOIT, the graduate program in Education isintended specifically to prepare future leaders and specialists in learningand technology to meet the needs of their constituents in this social context.

MASTER OFEDUCATIONIn the Master of Education program, students take a selection of requiredcore and elective courses to complete a total of 30 credits of work. Sixtyper cent of courses are online, while the remaining are delivered in ahybrid combination of online and face-to-face.

The field of education and digital technologies within the MEd programbuilds on the UOIT institutional strengths in information and communicationtechnologies. Students interested in a more general MEd can take coursesin a variety of key areas.

The MEd program is available with either a portfolio or project option.Students with portfolio options are required to take 10 three-creditcourses, one of which is a three-credit digital portfolio. Project optionstudents take eight courses together with a six-credit research project.

PORTFOLIO OPTION

:: Principles of Learning (required for all MEd students);:: Research Methods in Education (required fro all MEd students);:: Three credits from other Core Education courses;:: Six credits from Group 1;:: Three credits from MEd Graduate Portfolio; and:: 12 other course credits.

PROJECT OPTION

:: Principles of Learning (required for all MEd students);:: Research Methods in Education (required for all MEd students);:: Three credits from other Core Education courses;:: Six credits from Group 1;:: Six credits from MEd Graduate Project; and:: Nine other course credits.

COURSES

CORE EDUCATION COURSES

:: Principles of Learning (required for all MEd students);:: Research Methods in Education (required for all MEd students);:: Advanced Research Methods and Design;:: The Reflective Practitioner;:: Social and Cultural Context of Education.

GROUP 1 – EDUCATION AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES COURSES

:: Digital Literacy: Theory, Practice and Research;:: Educational Technology and Communication;:: Leadership and Technology;:: Learning Tools;:: Learning with Technology;:: Online Technology in Education;:: Special Topics in Education and Digital Technologies;:: Technology and the Curriculum; and:: Technology Diffusion in Education.


GROUP 2 – LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION COURSES

:: Dynamics of Change;:: Education Law and Governance;:: Foundations of Leadership;:: Leadership and Technology;:: Organizational Theory, Culture and Decision Making;:: Special Topics in Leadership and Administration; and:: Staff Development and Supervision.

GROUP 3 – CURRICULUM COURSES

:: Curriculum Theory;:: Curriculum Planning and Implementation;:: Technology and the Curriculum;:: Digital Literacy: Theory, Practice and Research;:: Authentic Assessment; and:: Special Topics in Curriculum.

GRADUATE DIPLOMAIN EDUCATION ANDDIGITAL TECHNOLOGIESThe Graduate Diploma in Education and Digital Technologies is intendedto be a high-quality professional development opportunity for educators.The program provides educators with an alternative form of professionaldevelopment when they do not wish to do a full Master's degree but wantto take some graduate-level courses.

Students complete four courses in education and digital technologies fora total of 12 credits and are able to take all of their courses online, or upto half in a hybrid fashion. The courses must be completed in a three-year period with a minimum passing grade of B-minus in each course.The following courses are offered:

:: Digital Literacy: Theory, Practice and Research;:: Educational Technology and Communication;:: Leadership and Technology;:: Learning Tools;:: Learning with Technology;:: Online Technology in Education;:: Special Topics in Education and Digital Technologies;:: Technology and the Curriculum; and:: Technology Diffusion in Education.

FROM GRADUATE DIPLOMA TO GRADUATE DEGREE

Graduate Diploma in Education and Digital Technologies graduatesinterested in furthering their education can have up to six of their 12credits counted toward pursuing UOIT’s Master of Education.

Students already in the graduate diploma program and interested inswitching to the master's program can apply for admission. Should theybe accepted, they may transfer all of their credits to the Master's degree.In this case, they would not receive the graduate diploma.

Students who have completed a Master's degree and wish to enrol in thegraduate diploma program may transfer up to six credits toward thediploma, depending on the courses they have taken in their master's program.

WHERE YOUR GRADUATE-LEVEL EDUCATION CAN TAKE YOU

This research-based program is intended for future leaders andspecialists in education and digital technology so they can meet theneeds of their constituents in this social context For example, elementaryor secondary teachers and principals wanting to offer leadership inprojects involving digital technologies in their schools and school boards,college-level instructors, individuals from professional fields such asnursing or from other areas involved in professional training andeducation, or anyone with a personal or professional interest in teachingand learning in a digital context can develop highly sought after expertisein this field. Finally, for some individuals, this can ultimately lead them toconsider doctoral studies and a research position in this new and rapidlydeveloping field.

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GRADUATE STUDIESPROGRAM ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTSIn addition to the general admission requirements for graduate studentsat UOIT, students applying to the Master of Education and GraduateDiploma in Education and Digital Technologies programs must meet thefollowing minimum program-specific requirements:

:: Hold a four-year honours degree from a Canadian university or athree-year university degree and a Bachelor of Education degree or itsequivalent from a recognized institution;

:: Overall academic standing of at least a B (GPA 3.0 on a 4.0/4.3scale), with a minimum B in the last two full-time years (four systems)of undergraduate work or equivalent.

:: Submission of one certified copy of each previous undergraduate andgraduate transcript directly from the granting institution is required.It is the student's responsibility to provide a certified Englishtranslation of the transcript if the original is in another language.Applicants may be required to submit a brief description of the courseslisted on their official transcripts or provide a copy of the relevantcalendar where they are listed.

:: A minimum of two letters of reference from persons having directknowledge of the applicant's academic competence. Academicreferences are preferred however, professional references will beaccepted. Letters of reference should come from individuals underwhom the applicant has worked closely or studied.

:: Proof of English proficiency is needed from those applicants whosefirst language is not English. Please note that applicants to the MEdand Graduate Diploma in Education and Digital Technologies programsmust achieve a minimum score of 580 (paper-based), 237(computer-based) or 92-93 (Internet-based) if they use TOEFL testscores as a measure of their language proficiency.

:: As part of the application form, students are expected to provide aone-page Statement of Interest outlining their objectives in undertakinggraduate study. Applicants may describe career aspirations/plans,specific research interests (if known), and experience relevant to theirinterests. If a potential thesis supervisor has been contacted, he/shemust be identified in the Statement of Interest.

:: Submit a photocopy of their degree parchment.

APPLICATION PROCESSApplications and Admissions to all Faculty of Education graduateprograms are done through the UOIT Graduate Studies Office.Applications are filled out online at www.gradstudies.uoit.ca.

TUITION, FEESAND FINANCIAL AIDTuition and fees are subject to change. For information on current rates,please visit www.uoit.ca/admissions.

CONSIDERATIONSFOR STUDENTSWITH DISABILITIESApplicants with disabilities who meet the minimum published admissionrequirements and wish to receive consideration for admission on thebasis of their disability must follow the process outlined athttps://connect.uoit.ca/uoit/admission/swd.ezc. All disability-relateddocuments must be sent to the UOIT Registrar's office within threeweeks of application. Once the applicant meets the minimum publishedadmissions average, this documentation will be forwarded to the Centrefor Students with Disabilities for review.

LIVING AND LEARNING– RESIDENCEAt UOIT, we offer the best of both worlds when it comes to residence –all the comforts of home in a unique campus community experience. Ourstate-of-the-art residences offer comfort, convenience, great friendshipsand the chance to connect with all that campus life has to offer. TheSimcoe Village and South Village residences offer accommodations for1,364 students and if you’re a first-year student, you’re guaranteed aspot in residence if you meet the deadlines for accepting UOIT’s offer ofadmission and applying to residence.



Our residences offer a number of different room options:

SIMCOE VILLAGE

South Hall and Central Hall

You can choose from two variations of a spacious open-concept model.

These fully furnished suites include two double beds separated by apartial wall, a three-piece bath, a kitchenette, a workspace and plentyof space for creativity.

North Hall

These fully furnished suites include two private bedrooms, a three-piecebath, a large kitchenette and a workspace.

SOUTH VILLAGE

This residence facility features fully furnished suites that include a three-piece bath, a small kitchenette, a workspace, a small seating area andtwo separate bedrooms.

In addition, all residences feature:

:: TV, cable, phone and high-speed Internet access;

:: On-site laundry, additional kitchen facilities and storage space;

:: 24-hour security;

:: Controlled building access;

:: On-site management;

:: Furnished lounges;

:: Individually controlled air conditioning/heating;

:: A movie lounge with a large-screen TV and theatre-style seating;

:: A games room, meeting room and common study areas; and

:: Light housekeeping every two weeks.

In addition, new apartment-style residence units opened in 2008, designedfor students in their upper years of study.

For more information on residence, please visitwww.uoit.ca/accommodations.

SATISFY YOUR HUNGERUOIT offers a variety of meal plan options to suit every nutritional needand lifestyle, including flex dollars, which enable you to dine at all on-campusfood service locations. Among our many food service areas, cafeteriasand cafés is the South Village Residence Dining Hall, which is locatedconveniently on the ground level of the South Village Residence. If you’reworried about where to get your regular Tim Hortons fix, you’re coveredright here on campus, while Pizza Pizza, Starbucks and Williams CoffeePub are also among our recognizable eatery partners.

If you’re living in residence, a variety of meal plan options are available tosuit your nutritional needs and lifestyle. For more details on meal plans,please visit www.uoit.ca/dining.

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GETTING HERE– WE ARE CLOSERTHAN YOU THINKLocated in Oshawa, our campus is less than an hour from all points inthe GTA whether you decide to get here by car or bus. And, thanks tonewly expanded transit routes and the U-Pass, which provides you withunlimited access during the academic year to Durham Region Transit andGO Transit bus service in Durham Region, getting here has never beeneasier or more affordable.

Durham Region Transit provides bus service in all the region’scommunities, including north Durham. More good news – as a UOITstudent, you pay a reduced fee for GO Transit bus service to and from thecampus from locations outside of the region, such as Scarborough, NorthYork and Markham. That means you’re an easy 39-minute trip to campusfrom the Scarborough Town Centre, and 48 minutes from theLangstaff GO Station.

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