Courses: CTEB01H3,
CTEC01H3,
PSYB21H3
Web address: www.utsc.utoronto.ca/ctep
CTEP Co-ordinator: S. Syed (416-208-2796, Room #AA130) Email:
ssyed@utsc.utoronto.ca
CTEP Academic Advisor (French): Email: ctep-french-program-supervisor@utsc.utoronto.ca
CTEP Academic Advisor (Mathematical Sciences): X. Jiang Email:
jiang@utsc.utoronto.ca
CTEP 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 level (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 level
(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 (also called anchor subject) and a second
teaching subject.
Primary/Junior (P/J): Students must have one anchor subject
but they do not need a second teaching subject (although it is recommended).
As P/J 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 subject is French as A Second Language. For students
admitted to CTEP/Science, the anchor subject is one of Mathematics,
Science-Chemistry or Science-Physics.
- Second teaching subjects: Eligible second subjects
at UTSC are: Computer Studies, Economics, Dramatic Arts, Visual
Art, French as a Second Language, English, Geography, History, Politics,
Social Sciences-General, Mathematics, Science-Biology, Science-General,
Science-Physics, Science-Chemistry.
Other second teachable options may be available. Consult with CTEP
academic advisors if you are interested in completing a second teachable
not listed above.
Upon receiving their fourth full credit, students 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 Environmental Physics
- Specialist Program in Mathematics
- Specialist Program in Physical and Mathematical Sciences
- Specialist Program in Physics and Astrophysics
- Specialist Program in Quantitative Analysis
- Two approved major programs, one of which must be from the following
list:
- Major Program in Physics and Astrophysics
- 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 major or 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
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.
Note: Students transferring from a first year CTEP
program at another U of T faculty (i.e., outside of UTSC) to second
year UTSC CTEP will not have to complete an applicant 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 2.50 until such time as they return
to good standing. Students who fail to meet this requirement will
be allowed to continue on probation if they have a cumulative GPA
above 2.50 in the best 75% of their courses.
- 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 2.50 or who fails to achieve a cumulative GPA
of at least 2.50 in the best 75% of their courses.
- 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:
- Students must complete 5 full credits per year unless a CTEP
advisor recommends otherwise.
- Completion of an approved specialist program or of two approved
major programs.
- The following education focused courses:
- PSYB21H3
(Introduction to Developmental Psychology: Focus on Education)
will normally be taken in year 1 of CTEP; all students admitted
to CTEP at UTSC in year 2 should take PSYB21H3
in year 2 of their program; students in the 2011-12 cohort
who have not completed PSYB21H3
should take it in year 2 of their program.
- CTEB01H3
(Equity and Diversity in Education) will normally be taken
in year 2; all students admitted to CTEP at UTSC in year
2 should take CTEB01H3
in year 3 of their program; students in the 2011-12 cohort
who have not completed CTEB01H3
in year 2 should take it in year 3 of their program.
- CTEC01H3
(Communication and Conflict Resolution) will normally be
taken in year 3 of their program.
- CTEP Anchor subject internship in a school or community
organization to be taken between September of year 3 and
December of year 4 (100 hours in the field).
Bachelor of Education
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, will retain credit for all courses except
the internship in d) above and the Bachelor of Education courses.
- A Bachelor of Education degree which requires completion of 5.0
full credits is described below for students in the 2010-11 cohort
(year 2 of the program) and beyond:
- Year 3: Principles of Teaching: Legal, Ethical and Professional
(0.5 credit).
- Year 3: Inclusive Education: ESL and Exceptional Learners
(0.5 credit) which includes 12-20 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 mirror their growth as CTEP candidates from students to
professionals.
(For more informatoin on these courses and OISE related CTEP
requirements, see the OISE Calendar.)
(*) The 2011-12 and 2012-2013 first year cohorts, and cohorts joining
the program after 2012-13, will be asked to take Principles of Teaching
in year 3 (this course will include a 12-20 hour field experience
in the 2013-2014 academic year, and thereafter). Additionally the
2011-12 and 2012-2013 first year cohorts, and cohorts joining the
program after 2012-2013, will be asked to take Inclusive Education
in year 4 of the program. These cohorts will have to complete a half
credit for their B.A. or B.Sc. in year 5.
(**) B.Ed. courses currently offered in year 4 will be moved to year
5 for the 2011-12 and 2012-2013 first year student cohorts and cohorts
joining the program thereafter.
French Proficiency Test
Students who have selected French as their first or second teaching
subject, and are specializing at the I/S level, must attempt their
French Proficiency test in May of year 3, or November of year 4. B.A.
P/J students may also take the proficiency test.
Graduation from CTEP
In order to graduate from the CTEP program, students will be required:
- To complete requirements of an Honours B.A. or an Honours B.Sc.;
- To achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 in their best 15.0
credits in their B.A. or B.Sc. degree.
- To complete the requirements of a B.Ed.
Concurrent Teacher Education Courses
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.
(Note: course includes 12-20 hour field placements.)
Prerequisite: PSYB21H3
Exclusion: CTE200H
Enrolment Limits: Restricted to CTEP students
Breadth Requirement: History, Philosophy & Cultural Studies
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.
Prerequisite: CTEB01H3
& PSYB21H3
Exclusion: CTE250H
Enrolment Limits: 35. Restricted to CTEP students.
Breadth Requirement: Social & Behavioural Sciences
PSYB21H3 Introduction
to Developmental Psychology: Focus on Education
Child and adolescent development in education. This course presents
students with a broad and integrative overview of child development
as it pertains to education. Topics are organized chronologically
beginning with prenatal development and continuing through selected
issues in adolescence and life-span development In addition to the
lecture component, students will complete a field placement in which
they observe children's behaviour and think critically about development.
(Note: course includes 12-20 hours of field placements)
Prerequisite: Enrolment in CTEP
Exclusion: CTE100H, PSYB20H3,
PSY210H
Recommended Preparation: PSYA01H3
& PSYA02H3
Breadth Requirement: Social & Behavioural Sciences