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www.education.uoit.ca | 2011–2012

FACULTY OF EDUCATION



3 Welcome from the dean

4 Teacher education at UOIT

Expert professors help you shape the nextgeneration of learners

5 A revolutionary leading-edge learning environment

6 Concurrent Bachelor of Education programHands-on experience, your competitive advantage

Concurrent program admission requirements

8 Concurrent Bachelor of Education program (continued)

Applying to the concurrent program

Tuition, fees and financial aid

10 Consecutive Bachelor of Education –Primary/Junior program

12 Consecutive Bachelor of Education –Intermediate/Senior program

Hands-on experience, your competitive advantage

WHAT’S INSIDE



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I am delighted to have this opportunity to invite you to read

our Faculty of Education viewbook in order to consider the

programs that you might wish to take at the University of

Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT). Teaching is a

fascinating and exciting career.

If you are currently in a teaching position and planning to

upgrade your qualifications or if you are new to teachingand planning on entering our Concurrent or Consecutive

Education programs, there are many exciting courses 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 or work with children in rural Canada, typically,

as an elementary school teacher you can expect to nurture

the minds of more than 1,000 students throughout your

career. If you teach grades 7 to 12, you will have the

opportunity to form significant relationships with morethan 6,000 students. If you think back to the teachers

who made a difference in your life, you will recall that they

devoted a great deal of their time and themselves to

encouraging you to complete challenging learning activities

while they also attempted to guide your spiritual, social

and intellectual growth.

As a 21st-century teacher, your work will include the

traditional tasks of preparing imaginative and creative

lessons and assessing your students’ many assignments.In addition, you’ll also apply your knowledge of the latest

in educational technology and resources. Should you

choose to pursue a Bachelor of Education, Master of Arts,

Master of Education or graduate diploma at UOIT, our

talented professors will be happy to help you become

skilled at teaching in a technology-rich learning environment.

We believe that e-learning will be an important part of

every teacher’s repertoire in the future, and we are Canada’s

leading Faculty of Education in providing teachers with thebest 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 you with this important decision.

Dr. Jim Greenlaw

Dean, Faculty of Education

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Consecutive program admission requirements

Applying to the consecutive programs

Tuition, fees and financial aid

16 Looking to upgrade your skills?

16 Inspired learning

17 Graduate studies

19 Contact information

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WELCOMEFROM THE DEAN

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inspire

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In just a few short years, we’ve established an outstanding

Faculty of Education at UOIT. We offer a five-year Concurrent

Bachelor of Science (Honours)/Bachelor of Education program

in collaboration with our Faculty of Science that will prepare

you to teach at the intermediate and senior (I/S) levels

(grades 7 to 12). We also offer a one-year Consecutive

Bachelor of Education degree that allows you to teach at the

primary and junior (P/J) levels (junior kindergarten to Grade6) or I/S levels. We offer leading-edge preparation programs

for teachers in a wide range of areas, including math, science,

computer studies, literacy, geography, physical education and

history.

At UOIT, we encourage you to think deeply about how people

learn in various subject areas and at different ages. You will

be challenged to consider how diversity in ability, cultural

background and social and religious experiences of your

future students might influence the way you approach teaching.You learn to be thoughtful and critical about the role of

technology in teaching, and you will develop strong skills in

using learning technologies. You also study the legal and

professional context of teaching in Ontario, classroom

management, assessment and much more.

We have graduated excellent teacher candidates since our

first year of enrolment and they have found rewarding

teaching careers in a variety of settings. Our Concurrent and

Consecutive Bachelor of Education programs are innovative

and filled with challenges and opportunities. They will change

your life and help you to positively influence the lives of others.

EXPERT PROFESSORS HELP YOU SHAPE THENEXT GENERATION OF LEARNERS

Our professors are education experts in their fields and are

experienced teachers themselves. They will inspire you to

push your boundaries of thinking and learning, and broaden

your knowledge of the education field.

Supportive and highly approachable, our professors are

dedicated to helping you shape the next generation of

learners. In addition to expert full-time faculty, we have many

highly qualified part-time faculty and faculty advisors. The

faculty advisors will supervise and evaluate you in the

classroom during field experience placements; make regular

contact with associate teachers, principals and schools;

intervene during difficult situations and assist you with

becoming a better teacher.

TEACHER EDUCATION AT UOIT

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“My UOIT is where I can

become the teacher that

inspired me.”

William Hanrahan,

Concurrent Education,class of 2012




Teacher candidates at UOIT are immersed in a leading-edge

learning environment that allows you to be connected to and

supported by your professors and peers. You will learn to

use new software and technologies that are critical to your

own learning experience. This will enable you to understand

how to integrate technology into your classroom practice so

that when you graduate, you will have strong skills and be

equipped to effectively use technology for teaching andlearning opportunities.

LAPTOP LEARNING

As a UOIT student, you use a laptop computer that gives you

a significant educational advantage. To help get you started,

we provide an orientation program that shows you how to get

the most from your laptop. You will use your laptop exten-

sively when:

:: Communicating with faculty staff and peers;

:: Developing teaching lessons;

:: Gathering research information;

:: Organizing work and making presentations in class; and

:: Preparing assignments.

Most courses in the Concurrent and Consecutive programs

have an online component, which ranges from the posting of

class content and assignments to engaging in discussionsand sharing new learning. Your laptop features the latest

hardware and a rich assortment of program-related software

to ensure you have equal access to technology, resources

and services. Inside or outside the classroom, you can make

quality digital presentations, conduct Internet research,

communicate with professors and other students and have

seamless access to all online resources. Our campus is

designed for you to use your laptop in classrooms, labs,

the library, residences, food spaces and meeting places.

INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD TECHNOLOGY

Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) technology is increasingly being

used in classrooms to actively engage students in the

learning process and to facilitate access to digital resources.Recognizing the growing importance of touch sensitive

technologies, many of our teaching areas are equipped with

IWBs called SMART Boards. To help you connect to SMART

Boards in order to create lesson plans, your laptop is

equipped with SMART Tools and SMART Notebook software.

The knowledge and skills that you learn using these tools is

easily transferable to other IWB technologies.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LAB/CLASSROOM

The Science and Technology lab/classroom was designed to

give you the look and feel of a science classroom and the

opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience. In this

classroom you will perform and design experiments and

activities that are relevant to teaching general science,

chemistry, biology and physics. The room is outfitted with a

data projector, SMART Board and the equipment found inelementary and secondary school classrooms in Ontario.

Employers rave about our graduates’ confidence and skill

with technology. We consider the laptop to be the first step

in the development of technologies that will revolutionize

teaching and learning, and we want you to be a revolutionary

teacher.

We’re committed to giving you even more value for your

education and your investment in technology while studyingat UOIT.

“UOIT gave me the opportunities

necessary to feel confident and

prepared for my career as a

teacher. The technology focus

will allow me to reach students

in a new way.”

Heidi Martin, Consecutive Education, class of 2010

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technology

A REVOLUTIONARY LEADING-EDGELEARNING ENVIRONMENT




opportunityGood teachers change lives. At UOIT, you gain the academic

background and critical skills needed to help you thrive in

the 21st century. Offered in co-operation with UOIT’s Faculty

of Science, our Concurrent Bachelor of Science (Honours)/

Bachelor of Education program provides you with the

opportunity to earn two degrees in five years, and also

prepares you to teach science, math or computer studies at

the intermediate/senior level (grades 7 to 12). By completingthe required course work for the Bachelor of Education

degree, you also fulfil many of the requirements for your

Bachelor of Science degree, including the minimum 10

courses in your first teachable subject and six courses in

your second teachable subject.

As a student in the Concurrent Bachelor of Education

program, your courses include (listed in order of study):

SEMESTER 1

:: Analysis and Management of Classroom Behaviour I;

:: Contemporary Educational Practice;

:: Core Curriculum Methods I;

:: Curriculum Studies I, two of:

» Biology;

» Chemistry;

» Computer Studies;

» General Science;» Mathematics; and

» Physics.

:: Field Experience and Practica I;

:: Learning and Adolescent Development; and

:: Learning with ICT.

SEMESTER 2

:: Analysis and Management of Classroom Behaviour II;

:: Core Curriculum Methods II;:: Curriculum Studies II, two of:

» Biology;

» Chemistry;


» General Science;

» Mathematics; and

» Physics.

:: Field Experience and Practica II;

:: Individual Needs and Diversity; and:: Information Literacy.

CURRICULUM STUDIES COURSES

You must complete two curriculum studies courses each

semester – one course per term in each of the teachable

subject areas you are enrolled in.

ELECTIVES

Each elective is worth 1.5 credits and consists of 18 hours,

unless otherwise indicated. You must take one elective and

can take up to three electives over the course of the year

but no more than two electives in one term. Please note that

to be eligible for a job in a Catholic school, you must take

Religious Education: Teaching in Ontario Catholic Schools.

Available electives

:: Dramatic Arts;

:: Issues in Education;:: L’apprentissage en français;

:: Mathematics for Teachers;

:: Mental Health;

:: Outdoor Education: Backpacking;

:: Outdoor Education: Canoe Tripping;

:: Outdoor Education: Winter Survival with

Cross Country Skiing;

:: Outdoor Education: Bush Snow-shoeing and Tenting;

:: Problem-based Learning for Technology;

:: Religious Education: Teaching in Ontario Catholic Schools;

:: Teaching Kindergarten;

:: Teaching Students of ESL; and

:: Teacher as Coach.

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HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE, YOUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

Working in tandem with your Concurrent Education course

work and other opportunities within the Faculty of Education

you will participate in several hands-on field experience

placements. These include placements in local elementary

and secondary schools at the end of each of the first threeyears of the program and three field experiences in your final

year. By graduation, you will have more than 100 days of

school experience. We make every effort to ensure that you

not only get experience teaching your teachable subjects, but

in other subjects and in a variety of grade levels.

Detailed information about the field experience portion of

the program is available at www.education.uoit.ca.

WHERE YOUR CONCURRENT DEGREECAN TAKE YOU

Our Concurrent Bachelor of Science (Honours)/Bachelor of

Education program will prepare you specifically to teach

mathematics, science or computer studies to grades 7 to 12

students. The demand for math, science, and computer

teachers in the later grades is comparatively higher than for

teachers in other disciplines. The demand for teachers is

even higher in other provinces and parts of the United

States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and other countries.

As a graduate, you are also well-prepared to pursue higher

learning or seek employment in research, government or

corporate training. Holding Bachelor of Science and Bachelor

of Education degrees prepares you to succeed not only in

teaching, but in a variety of careers.


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“UOIT has had a huge impact in teaching me how to be the best teacher I can be and I give it credit for one of the greatest

accomplishments of my life. The professionalism of the professors and their words of wisdom helped make me who I am

today and the lessons that I learned still echo into my day-to-day teaching. The technological advantage that UOIT is all

about is what gave me a competitive edge in getting a job and making me a more effective teacher.”

Vernon Kee, Education (Intermediate/Senior), class of 2006,

winner of the Premier’s Award for Teaching Excellence in the New Teacher category

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challengingCONCURRENT PROGRAM ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS

UOIT expects Ontario secondary school applicants applying

for admission to the Faculty of Science to present at a

minimum an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) (or

equivalent) with a minimum of six 4U or 4M credits, including:

:: English (ENG4U);

:: Advanced Functions (MHF4U); and

:: Two of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Biology (SBI4U),

Chemistry (SCH4U), and Physics (SPH4U).

In addition, a combined minimum average of 75 per cent in

math and science courses is required.

Student selection is determined through consideration of a

wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the

academic program. The specific average or standing required

for admission varies from year to year. Possession of

minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance.

Preference will be given to applicants with the best

qualifications.

Submission of a clear criminal reference check and

tuberculin (TB) test are post-admission requirements.

Note: Any costs associated with the criminal reference check

are your responsibility. If you are applying from another

province or country, please visit www.uoit.ca/admissions

for more information.

For complete information on the current admission

requirements to UOIT undergraduate programs, please

visit www.uoit.ca/programs.

APPLYING TO THE CONCURRENT PROGRAM

Applying to the Concurrent Bachelor of Science (Honours)/

Bachelor of Education program involves several steps.

Please ensure that you allow adequate 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 the Ontario 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 Science program, you must have a minimum

average of 70 per cent in your best 20 half-year courses,

plus a minimum average of 70 per cent in the 10 coursesin your first teachable subject and the six courses in your

second teachable subject. You must meet these requirements

in order to be admitted to the fifth and final year, when the

majority of your education courses are taken. If you do not

meet these requirements but have met the Bachelor of

Science degree requirements, you can still graduate with a

Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree.

PROGRAM YEAR

Obtaining your Bachelor of Science (Honours)/Bachelor of

Education degree will take five years of full-time study. The

first four years are comprised of science degree courses and

a few education courses at UOIT’s north Oshawa campus.

The fifth year is comprised of full-time education courses,

with classes generally beginning in mid-August and ending in

May, for a total duration of about nine months. During your

fifth year you will join Consecutive Bachelor of Education

teacher candidates to complete courses at the Faculty of

Education’s downtown Oshawa location.

TUITION, FEES AND FINANCIAL AID

Tuition and fees are subject to change. A variety of bursaries

and awards are available to students in the faculties of

Education and Science. For more specific information on

tuition and financial assistance, please visit

www.uoit.ca/admissions.

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innovativeUOIT offers a one-year Consecutive Bachelor of Education

Primary/Junior (P/J) program focused on teaching junior

kindergarten to Grade 6, to students who hold an appropriate

undergraduate degree from a recognized university. Our

program’s emphasis is on preparing you to be an 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 junior kindergarten to Grade 6

classrooms. Our professors are experts in their fields,

challenging and inspiring you to push your boundaries of

thinking and learning. They are also skilled in the use of

technology in teaching to ensure that as a graduate, you are

well prepared to be a 21st-century educational leader.

You do not have to be a math or science graduate to applyfor the P/J program. We help you acquire the skills and

knowledge required to be a math and/or science P/J teacher

through your curriculum studies courses.

CONSECUTIVE PRIMARY/JUNIOR PROGRAMCOURSES 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;

:: Mathematics I; and

:: Science and Technology I.

SEMESTER 2

:: Field Experience and Practica II;:: Health and Physical Education;

:: Individual Needs and Diversity;

:: Language Arts II;

:: Mathematics II;

:: Science and Technology II;

:: Social Studies; and

:: Visual Arts, Music and Dance.


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ELECTIVES

Each elective is worth 1.5 credits and consists of 18 hours,

unless otherwise indicated. You must take one elective and




Religious Education: Teaching in Ontario Catholic Schools.

Available electives:

:: Dramatic Arts;

:: Issues in Education;

:: L’apprentissage en français;


:: Mental Health;



:: Outdoor Education: Winter Survival withCross Country Skiing;


:: Problem-based Learning for Technology;

:: Religious Education: Teaching in Ontario Catholic Schools;




WHERE YOUR CONSECUTIVE PRIMARY/ JUNIOR DEGREE CAN TAKE YOU

Our Consecutive Bachelor of Education – P/J program meets

all of Ontario’s legislated requirements and incorporates the

Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards for the Teaching

Profession of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT). Once

you are ready to graduate, we recommend you to the OCT for

certification to practice in Ontario. Graduates are qualified to

teach in the P/J divisions of Ontario schools.

With a strong math and science focus and excellent technology

skills, our P/J graduates are sought by many school boards.

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“As a student at UOIT, I have the opportunity to further my education as well as my technology skills. As a future

teacher this is very important to me.”

Megan Claridge, Concurrent Education, class of 2012



interactive


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Good teachers change lives, and at UOIT you develop the

critical skills needed to help students thrive in the 21st

century. Our intensive one-year Consecutive Bachelor of

Education Intermediate/Senior (I/S) program prepares you to

teach grades 7 to 12. The program puts a special emphasis

on using technology to make teaching and learning more

dynamic and effective. All of our teacher candidates use

laptops equipped with specialized software that is helpful inthe field and their studies.

The Faculty of Education enables you to develop the

communication, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills

essential for success in intermediate and senior classrooms.

CONSECUTIVE INTERMEDIATE/SENIORPROGRAM COURSES 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;


» English;

» General Science;

» Geography;

» Health and Physical Education;

» History;» Mathematics;

» Physics; and

» Visual Arts.

:: Field Experience and Practica I;

:: 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;


» English;

» General Science;

» Geography;


» History;

» Mathematics;

» Physics; and

» Visual Arts.

:: Field Experience and Practica II;

:: Individual Needs and Diversity; and

:: Information Literacy.

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CURRICULUM STUDIES COURSES

You will complete two curriculum studies courses in each

semester including one course per term in each of the

teachable subject areas under which you were admitted.

ELECTIVES

Each elective is worth 1.5 credits and consists of 18 hours,unless otherwise indicated. You must take one elective and




the Religious Education: Teaching in Ontario Catholic

Schools course.

Available electives

:: Dramatic Arts;

:: Issues in Education;

:: L’apprentissage en français;


:: Mental Health;



:: Outdoor Education: Winter Survival with

Cross Country Skiing;


:: Problem-based Learning for Technology;:: Religious Education: Teaching in Ontario Catholic Schools;




WHERE YOUR CONSECUTIVE INTERMEDIATE/SENIOR DEGREE CAN TAKE YOU

Our Consecutive Bachelor of Education – I/S program meets

all of Ontario’s legislated requirements and incorporates the

Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards for the Teaching

Profession of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT). Once

you are ready to graduate, we recommend you to the OCT forcertification to practice in Ontario. Graduates are qualified to

teach in the I/S divisions of Canadian schools.

The demand for math, science and computing teachers in

the higher grades is comparatively stronger than for teachers

in other disciplines. The demand for math and science

teachers is even higher in other provinces and in parts of

the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and other

countries. You are also well prepared to pursue higher learning

or seek employment in research, government or corporatetraining.

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE, YOUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

Because you learn to teach by teaching, all Consecutive

Bachelor of Education students take part in several field

experience placements. These experiences include 62 days

of practicum placements in local elementary and secondary

schools. Under the supervision of an experienced practicing

teacher, you gradually acquire responsibility for teaching

classes in the subject areas related to your P/J or I/S program.


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“UOIT gave me the opportunity to learn through experiences. Each day of class and placement was a chance to be

a teacher.”

Nicole Mackenzie, Consecutive Education, class of 2010



CONSECUTIVE PROGRAMADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission to UOIT’s Consecutive Bachelor of Education

programs at our downtown Oshawa location is competitive

and based on the number and calibre of applications

received and the number of spaces available. To be selected,

you must meet the following minimum requirements:

PRIMARY/JUNIOR

You must hold an undergraduate degree from a recognized

university with a minimum overall academic average of 70

per cent in your best 10 full-year or 20 half-year courses

completed. Preference is given to students with four-year

honours degrees.

It is desirable that you have a broad academic background,since P/J teachers deal with a wide range of subject areas.

In assessing the academic breadth of your P/J application,

the Faculty of Education gives preference to candidates who

have one or more three credit hour undergraduate or graduate

courses in 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. You must also submit a personal profile

outlining your skills and related work experience, and two

letters of reference. A clear criminal reference check and

tuberculin (TB) test are post-admission requirements for all

applicants. You may also be asked to submit proof of Englishlanguage proficiency. Please note: An interview may be

required.


for the Consecutive Bachelor of Education programs are your

responsibility. You must ensure that any courses in progress

are listed on the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre/

Teacher Education Application Service application form,

especially when appropriate prerequisites do not appear on

your official transcripts being forwarded. You must receivethe required undergraduate degree by June 1 of the year in

which you are to begin classes at UOIT.

INTERMEDIATE/SENIOR

To apply for the Consecutive Bachelor of Education

Intermediate/Senior program, you must:

:: Hold an undergraduate degree from a recognized university

with a minimum overall academic average of 70 per cent

in your best 10 full-year or 20 half-year courses completed.

Preference will be given to students with four-year honoursdegrees;

:: Have a minimum 70 per cent average in courses applicable

to two teachable subjects; and

:: Have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours in university

courses (equivalent to five full courses or 10 one-semester

courses) in a first teachable subject and 18 credit hours

(equivalent to three full courses or six one-semester courses)

in a second teachable subject. Teachable subjects include:

» Biology;» Chemistry;


» English;

» General Science;

» Geography;


» History;

» Mathematics;

» Physics; and» Visual Arts.

You must also submit a personal profile stating your skills

and related work experience, and two letters of reference. A

clear criminal reference check and tuberculin (TB) test are

post-admission requirements for all applicants. You may also

be asked to submit proof of English language proficiency.

Please note: An interview may be required, at the discretion

of the faculty.


for the Consecutive Bachelor of Education programs are your

responsibility. You must ensure that any courses in progress

are listed on the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre/

Teacher Education Application Service application form,

especially when appropriate prerequisites do not appear on

the official transcripts being forwarded. You must receive the

required undergraduate degree by June 1 of the year in

which you are to begin classes at UOIT.

For complete information on the current admission

requirements to UOIT undergraduate programs, please

visit www.uoit.ca/programs.http://connect.uoit.ca

admission

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APPLYING TO THE CONSECUTIVE PROGRAMS

Applying to UOIT’s Consecutive Bachelor of Education

programs involves several distinct steps. Please ensure you

allow adequate time to gather and prepare your documents

in order to meet these deadlines.

1.Determine your eligibility by reading through the admission

requirements. If you have questions regarding youreligibility or are planning for the future, please contact

[email protected].

2.Apply before December 1, 2010 through TEAS at

www.ouac.on.ca/teas.

3.Submit your TEAS supplemental application package to

UOIT before December 1, 2010. Forms are available at

www.education.uoit.ca. The supplemental package

includes a personal profile, academic reference and aprofessional reference.

Early in the new year, only candidates under consideration

for admission will be contacted to arrange an interview, and

selected applicants will be sent offers of admission in early

April.

The personal profile is an essential part of the application.

You should outline your strengths, highlight your teaching

and teaching-related experiences and explain why you wishto become a teacher. For further information, contact the

Faculty of Education Recruitment and Admissions office at

[email protected].

The academic reference helps UOIT assess your academic

abilities. It should come directly from a professor at an

institution that you recently attended. If you are not a recent

graduate or have completed your studies internationally,

UOIT will accept an additional professional reference. In this

circumstance, a second professional reference does not

place you at a disadvantage.

The professional reference is used to evaluate your potential

for teaching and should come from an employer or supervisor

who evaluated you in a working or volunteer environment

related to teaching.

Note: Students educated outside Canada or the United

States must supply additional documentation. Information

for international applicants is available atwww.education.uoit.ca.

PROGRAM YEAR

The Consecutive Bachelor of Education programs are

full-time, with classes beginning in mid-August and ending

in April.

TUITION, FEES AND FINANCIAL AID

Tuition and fees are subject to change. For information on

current rates, please visit www.uoit.ca/admissions.

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LOOKING TO UPGRADE YOUR SKILLS?

Additional qualification (AQ) and additional basic qualification

(ABQ) courses provide the foundation for you, as a teacher,

to strengthen and enhance your professional practice. TheFaculty of Education offers a variety of in-service professional

development opportunities, through AQ and ABQ courses, for

qualified teachers.

Please visit our website at www.education.uoit.ca.

INSPIRED LEARNING

The Faculty of Education has a dedicated facility within

UOIT’s downtown Oshawa campus. Our downtown location

fosters a strong sense of community, where professors and

teacher candidates learn together in bright, spacious

classrooms located in a state-of-the-art, newly-renovated

building. Faculty of Education students have access to both

the north Oshawa campus library facilities and a dedicated,

on-site Faculty of Education library and teacher resource

centre, which includes extensive digital collections and isthe focal point of our building.

enhance

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Education as a concept is rapidly changing in its objectives,

content and modalities.

The role of technology in this dynamic process has been, so

far, both deep and broad. It has transformed the way we think,

work, live, socialize and learn. Our social economy is moving

from industrial models to collective intelligence development.

As this fundamental shift occurs, there is a need for specialists

in education who understand both the global and specificroles and impact that technology has on learning. Society

also needs these individuals to be in positions where they

can offer the kind of informed leadership that is necessary

to prepare future generations for an ever-evolving reality.

At UOIT, the graduate programs in education are designed

specifically to prepare you to be future leaders and specialists

in learning and technology, and able to meet the needs of

your constituents within this social context. Our Master of Arts (MA), Master of Education (MEd) and Graduate Diploma

programs are unique and leading-edge in both their objectives

and approaches to learning online. Not only do these programs

deal with the most recent issues around the interactions

between digital technology and education, but the professors

use approaches that favour collaborative learning,

co-construction of knowledge and peer tutoring.

Finally, all of this is designed with you in mind and built on

the university’s institutional strength in digital technology andthe Faculty of Education’s focus on learning with technology.

MASTER OF ARTS ANDMASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREES

In the MA and MEd in Education and Digital Technologies

programs, you will take a selection of required core and

elective courses to complete a total of 30 credits. As part

of the 30 credits, students in the MA program complete athesis and in the MEd students complete a project or portfolio.

As a Faculty of Education graduate student, you will complete

your courses online with a strong component of video

conferencing meetings. Using this technology, you have the

opportunity to speak directly with your professors and

colleagues in full video and sound and with multimedia

capabilities, on a weekly basis during scheduled classes.

All of this from the comfort of your own home, anywhere in

the world.

The field of education and digital technologies within the MA

and MEd programs build on UOIT’s institutional strengths in

information and communication technologies.

WHERE YOUR GRADUATE-LEVEL EDUCATION CAN TAKE YOU

These research-based programs are intended for future leadersand specialists interested in education and digital technology.

They are designed to prepare you to meet the needs of your

constituents. For example, elementary or secondary teachers

and principals wanting to offer leadership in projects involving

digital technologies in their schools and school boards,

college-level instructors, individuals from professional fields

such as nursing or other professional areas involved in training

and education, or anyone with a personal or professional

interest in teaching and learning in a digital context candevelop a highly sought after expertise in this field.

These programs can also lead you to careers as online or

distance learning specialists in colleges or universities,

directors or co-ordinators of e-learning services, e-learning

designers or project leaders for boards and higher-education

institutions. They can ultimately lead to doctoral studies and

a research position in this new and rapidly developing field.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications and admissions to all Faculty of Education

graduate programs are completed through the Office of

Graduate Studies. For the online application, deadlines or

admission information, please visit www.gradstudies.uoit.ca.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information about education studies at UOIT:

Faculty of Education

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

11 Simcoe Street North, P.O. Box 385

Oshawa, Ontario, CanadaL1H 7L7

T: 905.721.3181

F: 905.721.1707

E: [email protected]

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