Concurrent Teacher Education (B.A./B.Sc. & B.Ed.)
Web address: www.utsc.utoronto.ca/ctep
CTEP Co-ordinator: S. Syed Email: ssyed@utsc.utoronto.ca
Academic Advisor (French): C. Beauquis Email: ctep-french-program-supervisor@utsc.utoronto.ca
Academic Advisor (Mathematical Sciences): X. Jiang Email: jiang@utsc.utoronto.ca
Academic Advisor (Physical Sciences): C. Dyer Email: dyer@utsc.utoronto.ca
The Concurrent Teacher Education Program (CTEP) is a partnership between the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) and six other academic units of the University of Toronto, including the University of Toronto Scarborough, which allows students interested in a career in teaching to complete two undergraduate degrees at the same time during five years of full-time study. Upon successful completion of the program, U of T Scarborough students will earn both a Bachelor of Education and either an Honours Bachelor of Arts or an Honours Bachelor of Science and will be recommended for certification as elementary or secondary teachers in Ontario
There are two CTEP options at U of T Scarborough:
- CTEP/Arts - French: This program prepares students to become teachers at the primary-junior (Kindergarten to Grade 6) or the intermediate-secondary level (Grades 7 to 12).
- CTEP/Science - Mathematical & Physical Sciences: This program prepares students to become teachers at the primary-junior (Kindergarten to Grade 6) or the intermediate-secondary level (Grades 7 to 12)
Teaching Subjects
Intermediate/Secondary (I/S): Students must have two teaching subjects, the main teaching (anchor) subject and a second teaching subject.
Primary/Junior (P/J): Students must have an anchor subject but they do not need a second teaching subject (although it is recommended). As teachers, they will cover many topics in the curriculum and should have knowledge of a range of areas.
Students declare their anchor and second subjects and teaching level (primary/junior or intermediate/secondary) in the session following attainment of their 4th credit.
- Anchor subjects: For students admitted to CTEP/Arts, the anchor is French as A Second Language. For students admitted to CTEP/Science, the anchor is one of Mathematics, Science-Chemistry or Science-Physics.
- Second subjects: Eligible second subjects at UTSC are: Computer Studies; Dramatic Arts; Economics, English; French as a Second Language; Geography; History; Mathematics; Politics; Science-Biology; Science-Chemistry; Science-General; Science-Physics; Sociology Sciences-General; and, Visual Arts.
At this stage of their studies they also select the specialist or major programs that are associated with their anchor subject.
Specialist and Major Programs Associated with Anchor Subjects
(See the Chemistry, French, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Physics or Statistics section of this Calendar for specific program requirements.)
CTEP/Arts
- Specialist Program in French
CTEP/Science
- Specialist Program in Biological Chemistry
- Specialist Program in Chemistry
- Specialist Program in Mathematics
- Specialist Program in Mathematics and Its Applications
- Specialist Program in Natural Sciences
- Specialist Program in Physical and Mathematical Sciences
- Specialist Program in Physics and Its Applications
- Specialist Program in Quantitative Analysis
- Two approved major programs, one of which must be from the following list:
- Major Program in Astrophysics and Physics
- Major Program in Biochemistry
- Major Program in Chemistry
- Major Program in Mathematics
- Major Program in Physical Sciences
- Major Program in Statistics
Note: If available, students are encouraged to enrol in a minor program associated with their second teaching subject.
Admissions:
In most cases, students apply to enter CTEP either directly from secondary school or after their first year of university studies.
Prospective Applicants: For direct admission from secondary school or for students who wish to transfer to U of T Scarborough from another U of T faculty, applicants must indicate the special code for the program on the Application for Admission to an Ontario University. See the Admissions section of this Calendar for more information and deadlines.
Upon receiving the application, the University of Toronto's Admissions and Awards office will send the applicant a confirmation letter and Applicant Instruction Guide. At this stage CTEP applicants will be required to complete an on-line Application Profile.
Current U of T Scarborough Students: Application procedures can be found at the Registrar's Office website at: www.utsc.utoronto.ca/subjectpost. Admission is competitive. Applications will be considered from students who:
- Are enrolled in an eligible specialist or major program
- Have at least 4.0 credits including the recommended first year courses for the appropriate specialist or major program
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50
Academic status in CTEP
Note: These rules are over and above the rules governing overall standing at UTSC as described in the Overall Standing section of this Calendar and apply to the Honours Bachelor of Arts or Honours Bachelor of Science part of CTEP.
Academic status within CTEP will be determined as follows at the end of each Winter Session for all students who have attempted at least eight full credits since beginning their studies in their degree.
- In good standing in CTEP
Students who maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or better are said to be "in good standing" in CTEP.
- On probation in CTEP
Students who have attempted at least eight full credits and have a cumulative GPA below 2.50 will be placed on probation in CTEP.
- Probation in CTEP cleared
Students may clear probation by achieving a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50. Students who have cleared probation shall be said to be again in good standing in CTEP.
- Probation in CTEP continued
Students may continue on probation in CTEP by achieving an annual (Fall/Winter) GPA of at least 2.70 until such time as they return to good standing.
- Required to withdraw from CTEP
The following students will be required to withdraw from CTEP:
- Any student on probation in CTEP who fails to achieve an annual GPA of at least 2.70
- Any student who, under the general rules governing overall standing, incurs a suspension.
- Any student who fails to meet OISE's standards for continued enrolment in the B.Ed. program.
Program Requirements:
The program requires completion of:
- An Honours Bachelor of Arts or an Honours Bachelor of Science degree (see the Degrees section of this Calendar for specific degree requirements) including:
- Completion of an approved specialist program or of two approved major programs.
- The following education focused courses (some currently under development):
- PSYB21H (Introduction to Developmental Psychology: Focus on Education) to be taken within Years 1 or 2.
- CTEB01H (Equity and Diversity in Education) to be taken within Years 2 or 3.
- CTEC01H (Communication and Conflict Resolution) to be taken within Years 2 or 3.
- Two 0.5 credit Subject Studies for Teachers courses to be taken within Years 1, 2 or 3 or the Fall of Year 4. Students who have chosen the French option must take FREB11H and FREC11H.
- CTEP internship in a school or community organization to be taken within Years 3, 4 or 5.
Students who choose, or are required, to withdraw from CTEP will be allowed to transfer to a non-CTEP Honours Bachelor of Arts or Honours Bachelor of Science, retaining credit for all courses except the internship in e) above and the Bachelor of Education courses listed below.
- A Bachelor of Education degree which requires completion of 5.0 full credits as follows:
- Year 3 or 4: Principles of Teaching: Legal, Ethical and Professional (0.5 credit).
- Year 3 or 4: Inclusive Education: ESL and Exceptional Learners (0.5 credit) which includes 20-hour field experience focused on observation/tutoring.
- Year 4: Psychological Foundations of Learning (0.5 credit).
- Year 4: Social Foundations of Teaching and Schooling (0.5 credit).
- Year 4: Mentored Inquiry and Teaching (0.25 credit) with 10-15 days spent in schools.
- Year 4: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment#1 (1.0 credit).
- Year 4: Practicum placement in schools (0.25 credit), 35-40 days, 3.5 days per week, Winter session.
- Year 5: Mentored Inquiry and Teaching (0.25 credit) with 10-15 days spent in schools.
- Year 5: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment#2 (1.0 credit).
- Year 5: Practicum placement in schools (0.25 credit), 25 days, 5 days per week, month of May to be taken in Year 5.
Over the course of the program, CTEP students will also develop a Portfolio, a collection of artifacts, assignments and reflective activities that mirrors their growth as CTEP candidates from students to professionals.
(For more information on these courses and OISE related CTEP requirements, see the OISE Calendar.)
Graduation from CTEP
In order to graduate in the CTEP program, students will be required:
- To complete requirements of an Honours B.A. or an Honours B.Sc. with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50;
- To complete the requirements of a B.Ed.
CTEB01H3 Equity and Diversity in Education
Focuses on raising awareness and sensitivity to issues related to equity, diversity and inclusion facing teachers and students in diverse schools and cultural communities. It includes field experience that entails observation of, and participation in equity and diversity efforts in a culturally-rooted school and/or community organization.
Limited enrolment: Restricted to CTEP students.
Exclusion: CTE200H
Prerequisite: PSYB21H
CTEC01H3 Communication and Conflict Resolution
This course will provide theoretical knowledge about small-group interactions and their application for interpersonal communication and conflict resolution, First, we will study the role of status characteristics, cross-cultural variation in communication, and the emergence of power as they relate to the etiology of conflict. How the same facts can be re-organized in conflict management and resolution will be the focus in the second half of the course. Students will work on case studies and write reports about them.
Limited enrolment: 35. Restricted to CTEP students.
Exclusion: CTE250H
Prerequisite: CTEB01H & PSYB21H
PSYB21H3 Introduction to Developmental Psychology: Focus on Education
See the Psychology section of this Calendar for a full course description.
Published Tuesday October 6th, 2009 Section last updated Wed Jul 8, 2009
