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Consecutive
Teacher Education
Programs
ONTARIO INSTITUTE FOR STUDIES IN EDUCATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
2012-13 VIEWBOOK
Bachelor of Education
Technological Education
MA in Child Study and Education
Master of Teaching

ABOUT OISE
Located in Toronto, Ontario, the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the
University of Toronto is an international leader in the research, teaching and study
of issues that matter in education.
For more than a century, we have participated in the transformation of education in
Ontario through the teaching of teachers, research, graduate studies, and through our
leadership in educational policy and its impact on practice around the world.
Today, OISE provides an exciting context in which to learn and to teach. Our goal is to
prepare teacher candidates to become highly effective and skilled professional teachers
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who continue to learn and develop their expertise through inquiry and reflective
practice. Utilizing a strong research base, a focus on the learner, close connections with
field partners and a commitment to modeling responsive, innovative teaching practice,
the programs are designed to help teacher candidates construct professional knowledge
and develop deep understanding of teaching and learning for the diverse needs of our
communities.
Did you know?
Located in the center of the city of Toronto, on the beautiful St. George campus,
OISE is the only U of T building that connects directly to the Toronto subway.
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“The elementary program is designed to bring together the theory and practice of learning and teaching to serve the
diverse needs of all students in our communities. Supported by a teaching-team of education researchers and
classroom teachers, our students question and experiment through action-research assignments, community projects,
and the self-directed internship that informs their understanding of access, diversity and making change.”
Leslie Stewart Rose
Director, Elementary Initial Teacher Education Program
“Sometimes a question is the right answer. Educators who take the time to ask why certain patterns
of achievement or engagement emerge in their classes or how racial or socioeconomic or gender-based
achievement gaps are perpetuated at their schools or what one teacher can do to increase educational
opportunities for students who may have been denied these are unlikely to find easy answers. But
educators with a disposition toward inquiry and a curiosity about their own practice will find a stimulating
profession and important work that is central to virtually all visions of positive social change.”
Joe Flessa
Associate Professor, OISE
“OISE’s secondary cohorts present beginning teachers with an engaging range of choices. From technological
studies to international languages, OISE’s cohorts provide a focused set of courses and experiences that
prepare creative, inclusive and capable teachers for a range of school and community contexts – local,
Catholic, urban or global – there’s a cohort to fit your needs and passions.”
David Montemurro
Director, Secondary Initial Teacher Education Program
“As the school population becomes more diverse, preparing teachers to respond to this reality takes on great
importance. I have been actively involved in OISE’s Outreach Program (Future Teachers) that focuses on attracting
students from communities traditionally under-represented in the teaching profession. As part of this initiative,
teacher candidates visit schools in these communities and speak with students in their classes. This is a very rewarding
initiative for the teacher candidates, students and me as we work to respond to the growing diversity in our schools in
positive ways.” To learn more about OISE’s Outreach Initiative please visit the Future Teachers website at
www.oise.utoronto.ca/futureteachers.
Ann Lopez
Lecturer, Initial Teacher Education Program
WHY CHOOSE OISE?
LEARNING COMMUNITIES
A key feature of our programs is the cohort learning community structure. The cohort
is your home while at OISE; an intimate yet dynamic learning community. These
cohorts are groups of students who take core courses together, are often grouped
together in field placements, experience community building activities, share a faculty
team, and engage in reflection about their learning. In both the Elementary and
Secondary program, there are various school-site opportunities that allow you to spend
much of your program in local area schools.
TEACHING EXCELLENCE
One of the many strengths of the teaching and learning experience in our programs
comes from our staffing model which includes a variety of instructors who are tenurestream
faculty, teaching-stream faculty, seconded instructors from partner school boards;
graduate students, and contracted sessional instructors. This model provides students
access to a wide range of perspectives and expertise from both the field and the academy.
The links with our school partners ensure meaningful and productive connections
between theory and practice in teacher education courses and field experiences.
SOCIAL CHANGE
OISE is strongly committed to the values of equity and social justice for all students and
the schools where we work. These values are foundational principles of each of our
programs and an explicit focus within our course work. There is an expectation that all
courses embrace and infuse these principles through discussion and application.
UNIVERSITY LIFE
As a teacher education candidate at OISE, you will have access to:
› one of the largest library collections related to teaching and education in
North America,
› the Teacher Employment Preparation Centre, a dedicated job centre for teacher
education students within OISE Student Services,
› a wide range of IT resources to help you prepare for the classrooms of the
21st century and,
› all of the services and resources of the University of Toronto including Hart House
and amazing athletics facilities.
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FAQ
WHAT IS “INITIAL TEACHER EDUCATION”?
HOW LONG IS THE PROGRAM?
The term “initial teacher education” describes a program
The Consecutive Bachelor of Education and Diploma in
of professional education taken in order to be eligible to
Technological Education programs are one-year
become certified to teach in elementary or secondary
programs.
“I learned that I don’t have
to be mainstream or
compromise my position to
make a difference. At OISE
my voice was heard!”
Judith Miller
B.Ed., Intermediate/Senior,
Education & Work Cohort
schools. The programs offered by OISE are specifically
structured to meet the requirements of the Ontario
College of Teachers (OCT) (the licensing authority for
teachers in Ontario).
The term “initial” highlights the fact that the professional
education of teachers is an ongoing process. The
professional education acquired in an “initial teacher
education program” should be viewed as a starting point
and a foundation on which to build. OISE, through its
Graduate Degree Programs and Continuing Education
for Teachers programs, offers many different
opportunities for continuous professional learning and
development.
The Master of Arts in Child Study and Education and
Master of Teaching programs are two year programs.
The Concurrent program is five years in length and the
candidate earns two degrees.
HOW MUCH TIME IS SPENT IN PRACTICE
TEACHING AND OTHER FIELD PLACEMENTS?
For the Consecutive Bachelor of Education program and
the Technological Education regular program, there is a
minimum of 68 days.
Technological Education Apprenticeship Program
students have the option of either 68 days of unpaid field
“When I started at OISE I was
a student in the truest sense
and now, in that same sense,
I am a teacher.”
Myles Wagman
B.Ed., Intermediate/Senior,
Global Education Cohort
“I worked closely with highly
regarded instructors who
were willing to spend time
mentoring their students
outside of the classroom.
It is obvious that the
instructors love their work.
It is inspiring to watch and
learn from them.”
Jamie Giannou
B.Ed., Junior/Intermediate,
Regional Option
WHAT IS A “CONSECUTIVE” PROGRAM AND
HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM A “CONCURRENT”
PROGRAM?
A “consecutive” program is an initial teacher education
program that can be taken by candidates who have
already completed a university degree. A “concurrent”
program combines undergraduate degree studies and
initial teacher education into one extended program of
study.
placements or equivalent long term occasional teaching.
For the two-year programs, the Master of Teaching
program consists of 94 days and the MA in Child Study
in Education consists of 92 days.
CAN I TAKE THE PROGRAM PART-TIME?
No. All programs are offered on a full-time basis.
“I loved that OISE splits their
students into cohorts based
on what area of education
you want to focus. I was
particularly drawn to the
Inner City Option: it was a
great opportunity to focus
on teaching in the areas that
were most desperate for
good teachers.”
Natasha Valz
B.Ed., Primary/Junior,
Inner City Option
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PROGRAMS
› BACHELOR OF EDUCATION Degree (1 year)
• Primary/Junior (jr. kindergarten-grade 6)
• Junior/Intermediate (grades 4-10)
• Intermediate/Senior (grades 7-12)
The program starts in September and runs to the
› MA IN CHILD STUDY AND EDUCATION (2 years)
This two-year program combines a graduate degree
with elementary teacher certification. The program
admits 45 students each year and is suited for those
who want to pursue a career in elementary school
“At OISE, I was better able to
understand how I, as an
educator, could impact
change in our youth so that
they can become active
members of a democratic
society.”
end of May.
• Applicants in the Intermediate/Senior program select
two teaching subjects. Applicants in the Junior/
Intermediate program select one. A list of teaching
subjects is provided on page 10.
teaching who are also interested in the opportunity to
be involved in research on teaching and learning, and
the possibility of future doctoral studies. Options
within the program allow students to focus on areas
such as special education or early years education.
“The theoretical knowledge
and practical experiences I
gained provided me with the
background and confidence
I needed to both teach my
very own class and to pursue
graduate studies.”
Alnoor Karim
B.Ed., Intermediate/Senior,
Education & Work Cohort
› TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION B.Ed./Diploma (1 year)
• Technological Education Apprenticeship Program
• Technological Education Fall/Winter Program
The Fall/Winter program begins in September
› MASTER OF TEACHING (2 years)
This two-year program combines a graduate degree
with elementary or secondary teacher certification.
This program is suited for those who want to pursue a
Saba Mir
MA in Child Study
and Education
and runs to the end of May.
• In the Technological Education Apprenticeship
Program academic coursework is split into
career in teaching who are also interested in the
opportunity to be involved in research on teaching and
learning, and the possibility of future doctoral studies.
2 compressed modules and are completed in
Students will choose one of three specializations:
2 consecutive summers. The Practicum and
Primary/Junior, Junior/Intermediate, or Intermediate/
Internship components are completed in the
Senior.
“The Technological Education
Apprenticeship program at
OISE has given me the
opportunity to become
qualified to teach a subject
that I am passionate about.”
intervening academic year.
These programs are for candidates with specialized
knowledge and training in technological areas and who
wish to teach at the secondary level.
To discover more about each of these programs,
please go to:
www.oise.utoronto.ca/ite
“The professors and students
in the MT program have
enhanced my insight and
experience in the classroom.
My learning experiences have
been both rich and diverse.”
Jody McMillan
Technological Education
Apprenticeship Program
Veronika Ros
Master of Teaching
(Primary/Junior)
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CONSECUTIVE BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION PROGRAM
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. English Language Proficiency
An acceptable level of proficiency in oral and
written English as described in the OISE Teacher
Education English Language Proficiency Policy.
2. Academic Requirement
An approved degree with at least a “B” range
average in 15 full-year courses (or equivalent in
half courses). This degree must be conferred not
later than the fall convocation in the year of
registration at OISE.
• Applicants are advised to hold, or be in the
final year of a four-year degree.
• Depending on your program selection, you may
need to satisfy teaching subject prerequisites
using your degree studies.
3. Experience Background
You will be asked to document three meaningful
experiences that you think have prepared you for
teaching. These experiences can take a wide
variety of forms. What is most important is the
ability to clearly articulate the insights that have been
gained from these experiences in terms of an
understanding of teaching and learning, and an
understanding of teachers’ roles in appreciating
diversity and promoting equity and social justice.
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TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION
PROGRAM
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Basic Academic Requirement
Ontario secondary school graduation, or
equivalent.
2. English Language Proficiency
An acceptable level of proficiency in oral and
written English as described in the OISE Teacher
Education English Language Proficiency Policy.
3. Formal Technical Education/Proof of
Competence
Depending on * your selected Technological
Education teaching subject you will need either
an approved Certificate of Qualification or an
approved post-secondary degree/diploma.
4. Skilled Wage-Earning Experience
Depending on how you have satisfied the Formal
Technical Education/Proof of Competence
requirement, you will need between 2 and 5
years of full-time skilled wage-earning
experience.
5. Background Related to Teaching
You will be asked to document three meaningful
experiences you have had to prepare you for
teaching. These experiences can take a wide
variety of forms. What is most important is the
ability to clearly articulate insights that have been
gained from these experiences in terms of an
understanding of teaching and learning, and an
understanding of teachers’ roles in appreciating
diversity and promoting equity and social
justice.
For details about these requirements visit “Thinking of Applying” at www.oise.utoronto.ca/admissions.
Application
Applications become available in mid-September. The application deadline is at the beginning of December.
The basic application (TEAS Form) is submitted via the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre website
www.ouac.on.ca/teas/. The OISE Application Handbook, and Profile are available from the OISE Admissions
website www.oise.utoronto.ca/admissions.
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MA IN CHILD STUDY
AND EDUCATION
ADMISSION
Applicants to the MA in Child Study and Education
Program apply through and are admitted under the
general regulations of the School of Graduate Studies,
University of Toronto. Applicants do not apply through
OUAC for this program. Admission to the two-year
MA requires the equivalent of a University of Toronto
four-year bachelor’s degree with standing equivalent to a
University of Toronto mid “B” or better in the final year.
Applicants are also required to have experience working
with groups of children, preferably in positions of
responsibility. Normally, an interview is required prior to
admission.
To apply, please go to:
www.oise.utoronto.ca/ro/Graduate_Admissions
TEACHING SUBJECTS
Intermediate/Senior*
Business Studies – Accounting
Business Studies – General
Computer Studies
Dramatic Arts
Economics
English ‡
Family Studies
French as a Second Language
Geography
Health and Physical Education
History ‡
International Languages – German
International Languages – Italian
International Languages – Spanish
Mathematics ‡
Music – Instrumental
Music – Vocal
Philosophy
Politics
Religious Education
Science – Biology ‡
Science – Chemistry
Science – General
Science – Physics
Social Sciences – General
Visual Arts
*For information about teaching subject
prerequisites, visit “Thinking of Applying”
at www.oise.utoronto.ca/admissions.
Junior/Intermediate*
Dramatic Arts
English
French as a Second Language
Geography
Health and Physical Education
History
Mathematics
Music – Instrumental
Music – Vocal
Science – General
Visual Arts
MASTER OF TEACHING
PROGRAM
ADMISSION
*For information about teaching subject
prerequisites, visit “Thinking of Applying”
at www.oise.utoronto.ca/admissions.
Master of Teaching
Teaching subjects for the Master of
Teaching program are limited in
Intermediate/Senior. They include
subjects identified with an “‡”. All
of the subjects listed under Junior/
Intermediate above can be used as
teaching subjects.
(Prerequisites may differ for the MT
program; check the MT website for
details)
Applicants to the MT Program apply through and are
admitted under the general regulations of the School of
Graduate Studies, University of Toronto. Applicants do
not apply through OUAC for this program. Applicants
must normally have the equivalent of a University of
Toronto four-year bachelor’s degree with standing
equivalent to a University of Toronto mid “B” or
better in the final year. Applicants are required to have
three significant teaching and/or teaching-related
experiences, especially with groups of children.
To apply, please go to:
www.oise.utoronto.ca/ro/Graduate_Admissions
Technological Education
Communications Technology
Computer Technology
Construction Technology
Green Industries
Hairstyling and Aesthetics
Health Care
Hospitality and Tourism
Manufacturing Technology
Technological Design
Transportation Technology
For information on trade qualifications
and skilled wage-earning experience for
individual Technological Education
subjects, visit “Thinking of Applying” at
www.oise.utoronto.ca/admissions.
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To discover more about initial teacher education
programs at OISE, visit:
www.oise.utoronto.ca/ite
To apply to the Consecutive B.Ed. or Technological
Education programs visit “Applying” at:
www.oise.utoronto.ca/admissions.
Questions about applying to the Consecutive B.Ed.
or Technological Education program?
Contact: admissions@oise.utoronto.ca
To apply to the Master of Teaching or MA in Child
Study and Education graduate programs,
please go to:
www.oise.utoronto.ca/ro/Graduate_Admissions
Questions about applying to the Master of Teaching
or MA in Child Study and Education graduate
programs? Contact: gradstudy@oise.utoronto.ca
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