How to get into Teacher’s College

Created by: Grace Oh

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WHO WE ARE Meghan Kumar

Year 2 Physics and French Studies Double Major Peer Mentor SOS, Peer Tutor SOS

Bakhshish BrarYear 3 Biomedical Science Major and Psychology MinorPeer Mentor SOS, Science Student Ambassador

Richard HernandezYear 3 Biology and Co-registered with the Faculty of EducationPeer Mentor SOS, Science Student Ambassador

GUEST SPEAKERS

❏ Samantha Dungca- Concurrent Education- 1st year of the BEd Concurrent Program- Chemistry and Physics Teachables → I/S division

❏ Kezia Johnson- Concurrent Education- 4th year at York, 1st year of the BEd Concurrent Program- Biology and French teachables → I/S division

AGENDA

Bachelor’s of Education Program (2 streams)3 Teaching Levels 16 Ontario Schools offering Teacher’s Education

Focus is York University

General Requirements for becoming a Teacher

● Complete minimum three-year postsecondary degree from an acceptable post-secondary institution

● have successfully completed a four semester teacher education program

● apply to the College for certification after BEd

Source: https://www.oct.ca/en (Ontario College of Teachers)

2 Streams of Bachelor of Education Program

1) Concurrent (5 or 6 years)- Direct Entry from high school/upper year entry - Pursue 2 degrees at the same time

1) Consecutive (3 or 4 years + 2 years)- Already completed another degree - Apply through https://www.ouac.on.ca/teas/. TEAS

(Teacher Education Application Service)

Teaching Levels Graduates of our BEd program can be certified to teach in Ontario in 2 of the following grade levels:

■ Primary (JK - Grade 3)■ Junior (Grade 4 - 6)■ Intermediate (Grade 7-10)■ Senior (Grade 11-12)

So you would be qualified to teach primary/junior, junior/intermediate, intermediate/senior

Schools in Ontario

Total: 16Brock University Lakehead University Laurentian University Niagara University, Ontario Nipissing University OISE/University of Toronto Queen University Redeemer University College Trent University Tyndale University College University of Ontario Institute of Technology (Ontario Tech University) University of Ottawa Western University University of WindsorWilfrid Laurier University York University **Keep in mind each school has different requirements**

York University - Consecutive

Typically, 2,400 applicants compete for approximately 300 spaces

York University - Consecutive

Requirement:Approved undergraduate degree with a minimum overall GPA of B, based on the final two years (60 credits at York or equivalent)

York University - Consecutive

Online Supplementary ApplicationExperience Summary and ProfilePersonal Statement 2 online letters of reference

York University - Consecutive

Selection Based on GPA, experience, a personal statement, and two online letters of reference.

*Each school has its own selection method*

York University - Consecutive

Deadline to apply: December 1st, 2020 (TEAS application)

Deadline to submit online supplementary form: December 18th, 2020

For more information: https://www.yorku.ca/edu/students/bed-consecutive/bed-consecutive-how-to-apply/

York University

■ Primary-Junior (JK - 6)○ No subject specialization required

■ Junior-Intermediate (4-10)○ Choose to specialize in one Junior-Intermediate teaching subjects

■ Intermediate-Senior (7-12)○ Choose to specialize in two Intermediate-Senior teaching subjects

For full list of teachable subjects: https://edu.yorku.ca/academic-programs/bachelor-of-education/full-time-consecutive-bed/teaching-subjects/**Pay attention to ineligible teaching subject combination and restricted courses

How about other Schools?

Western UniversityOISE (University of Toronto)Brock University

Western University

Faculty of EducationJohn George Althouse Faculty of Education Building1137 Western RoadLondon, OntarioCanada N6G 1G7

Email: education@uwo.caPhone: 519-661-2111Fax: 519-850-2377

Western University

Bachelor of Education

● Primary/ Junior Program (kindergarten- gr. 6)● Junior/ Intermediate Program (gr. 4- gr. 10)● Intermediate/ Senior Program (gr. 7- gr. 12)

https://www.edu.uwo.ca/teacher-education/index.html

Western University

Teaching Specialty Areas● International Education: ● Early Childhood Education● Urban Education● French (Elementary)● Advanced Studies in the Psychology of Achievement, Inclusion, and

Mental Health● Mathematics through the Arts● STEM Education

Western University: Program Options

Primary/ Junior

● Not required to select a teaching subject

Junior/ Intermediate (Select 1)

● French● Music-Instrumental● Music-Vocal● Religious Education

https://www.edu.uwo.ca/teacher-education/docs/related_subject_chart.pdf

Western University: Program Options

Intermediate/ Senior (Select 2)

● Economics● English (1st Language)● Environmental Science● Family Studies● French (2nd Language)● Geography● Health● History● Law

● Mathematics● Music-Instrumental● Music -Vocal● Philosophy● Politics● Religious Education● Science (Bio, Chem, Gen, Physics)● Social Studies (General)

Western University

Application Deadline for the B.Ed. is December 1st

1. Choose a program and area of study2. Submit your TEAS (Teacher Education Application Service) form on OUAC

https://www.ouac.on.ca/teas/3. Submit your Experience Profile 4. CASPER (last day to sign up for a test in 2020-2021 cycle is Sunday, January 17th,

1:00 EST)5. Submit Transcripts and supporting documents

Sample CASPER Question

Think of a time when you had to make a sacrifice in order to accomplish a goal.

Questions to the Applicant1. Briefly describe the situation and the sacrifice you made.2. Do you regret your decision to make the sacrifice? Why or why not?3. Did you learn anything from this situation that can be applied to your desired

career? Explain your response.

https://www.caspertest.com/

Western University

Academic Requirements

● For admission in September 2021, you must be on track to complete your undergraduate degree by Aug. 31, 2021.

● You must have successfully completed the equivalent of 10 full university credits at the time of your application. Preference is given to those who have a four-year degree with the equivalent of 20 full credits.

● You must have a minimum average of 70% in your best 10 full or equivalent undergraduate courses.

OISE (University of Toronto)

Admissions Questions About Applying

OISE (University of Toronto)

Masters of Teaching (MT)Primary/ Junior Program (kindergarten- gr. 6)Junior/ Intermediate Program (gr. 4- gr. 10)Intermediate/ Senior Program (gr. 7- gr. 12)

https://www.oise.utoronto.ca/mt/About_Our_Program.html

OISE (University of Toronto)

Teaching SpecializationsJunior-Intermediate (choose 1)

Dramatic Arts, English, French, Geography, Health and Physical Education, History, Mathematics, Music, Science, Visual Arts

Intermediate-Senior (choose 2)Biology, Business, Chemistry, Dramatic Arts, English, French, Geography, Health and Physical Education, History, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Religious Education, Science General, Social Science, Visual Arts

https://www.oise.utoronto.ca/mt/JI_prerequisites.html

https://www.oise.utoronto.ca/mt/SI_Prerequisites.html

OISE (University of Toronto)

General Requirements Bachelor’s DegreeAt least a mid-B average in your final yearExperience working with learnersProficiency in EnglishAdditional requirements for Junior-Intermediate/Intermediate-Senior

JI - At least 3 full year courses in chosen teachableIS - At least 6 full year courses in primary teachable, at least 3 full year courses in secondary teachable

https://www.oise.utoronto.ca/mt/Prerequisites.html

OISE (University of Toronto)

Application is still OPEN- School of Graduate Studies University of Toronto Online Application website

https://apply.sgs.utoronto.ca/

Documents to prepareALL post-secondary transcriptsResume and experience chartStatement of intentProfessional and academic reference lettershttps://www.oise.utoronto.ca/mt/How_To_Apply.html

Brock University

Program Codes https://brocku.ca/admissions/consecutive/❏ B10- Primary/Junior (Kindergarten - Grade 6)❏ B20- Junior/Intermediate (Grade 4- Grade 10)❏ B30- Intermediate/Senior (Grade 7 - Grade 12)

Brock University

B10- Primary Junior

❏ Do not pick a teachable - variety of subjects you will be teaching❏ Preference is given to applicants with… ➔ Child and Youth Studies Major➔ Early Childhood Education majors➔ those who completed university degree-level courses in one or more of the

following: Mathematics, Science and/or English

B20- Junior/Intermediate (Pick 1)Teaching subjects include: Dramatic Arts, English, French, Geography, Health and Physical Education, History, Mathematics, Music (Vocals), Science, Visual Arts

Brock University

B30- Intermediate/Senior (Pick Two)Teaching Subjects: Dramatic Arts, English, French, Geography, Health and Physical Education, History, Mathematics, Science (Biology, Chemistry, General, Physics), Visual Arts

Brock University

General Requirements

B average (70%) for whichever division you are applying to (50% of your admission)Experience profile - two significant teaching related experiences totalling 200 hours (remaining 50%)Proficiency in EnglishCompletion of a recognized and acceptable degree

➔ B10- Encouraged to have an area of concentration related to school curriculum

Brock UniversityB20● At least three full undergraduate credits where...- One full undergraduate credit must be at the second year level or above- ⅔ of the teaching subject credits must be completed - *** teacher subjects credits NOT COMPLETED by the time of application

must be marked as “in progress” ***

Brock UniversityB30

➔ First Teachable- 5 full undergraduate credits- ⅗ of the undergraduate credits must be from the 2nd year level and above- *** teacher subjects credits NOT COMPLETED by the time of application must be

marked as “in progress” ***

➔ Second Teachable- 3 full undergraduate credits- ⅓ undergraduate credits must be from the 2nd year level and above - *** teacher subjects credits NOT COMPLETED by the time of application must be

marked as “in progress” ***

Brock University

Important Dates and How to Apply https://brocku.ca/admissions/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/TEAS-Fall-2021-Step-by-Step-Application-Guide-Doc-for-Website.pdf

❏ Applications are still open until December 1st 20201. Choose a program division → B10, B20, B302. Submit the TEAS (Teacher Education Application Services) through OUAC3. Submit Required Documents → transcripts of all post-secondary institutions

you attended 4. Complete your Experience Profile

Thank you for watching!

- We hope that you were able to gain knowledge about the various education programs that York and other institutions offer

- A special thanks to Samantha and Kezia for attending this seminar - If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please do not hesitate to

ask!