Concurrent Teacher Education

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): Jeri English Email: ctep-french-program-supervisor@utsc.utoronto.ca
CTEP Academic Advisor (Mathematical Sciences): Xiamei Jiang Email: jiang@utsc.utoronto.ca
CTEP Academic Advisor (Physical Sciences): Johann Bayer Email: jbayer@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. Students do not need a second teaching subject, but it is recommended they complete a major or minor in an area which would become a second teaching subject for future employment. 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 FCE.

  • 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:
    1. Major Program in Physics and Astrophysics
    2. Major Program in Biochemistry
    3. Major Program in Chemistry
    4. Major Program in Mathematics
    5. Major Program in Physical Sciences
    6. 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 FCEs 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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Required to withdraw from CTEP
    The following students will be required to withdraw from CTEP:
    1. 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.
    2. Any student who, under the general rules governing overall standing, incurs a suspension.
    3. 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:
    1. Students must complete 5.0 FCEs per year unless a CTEP advisor recommends otherwise. (Note: CTEP students that begin in year 5 and have 19.5 FCEs, will have to complete 0.5 FCE for their HBA or HBSC program in year 5. Students can take an extra 0.5 FCE during the four years if they wish to complete their HBA or HBSC by the end of year 4. CTEP students that do not take more than 5.0 FCEs per year (i.e. no Summer or extra BA/BSc courses during the academic year) will have to complete 0.5 FCE for their BA/BSc in year 5. All BEd year 5 courses will be offered at OISE.
    2. Completion of an approved specialist program or of two approved major programs.
    3. The following education focused courses:
      1. PSYB21H3 (Introduction to Developmental Psychology: Focus on Education) will normally be taken after completing at least 2.0 FCEs by students in the HBA program, and after completing at least 7.0 FCEs by students in the HBSC program. All students admitted to CTEP at UTSC in year 2 should take PSYB21H3 in year 2 of their program.
      2. CTEB01H3 (Equity and Diversity in Education) will normally be taken after completing at least 5.0 FCEs by students in the HBA program, and 10.0 FCEs by students in the HBSC program. 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.
      3. CTEC01H3 (Communication and Conflict Resolution) will normally be taken after completing at least 7.5 FCEs by students in the HBA program, and 12.5 FCEs by students in the HBSC program.
      4. CTEP Anchor subject internship in a school or community organization to be taken anytime between September of year 3 and the August before beginning year 4 (100 hours in the field).

      * If you are having difficulty following the program sequencing, please consult with your CTEP Coordinator and CTEP academic advisors.

Bachelor of Education

Students who choose, or are required, to withdraw from CTEP may be allowed to transfer to a non-CTEP Honours Bachelor of Arts, or Honours Bachelor of Science, and may retain credit for all courses except the internship in d) above and the Bachelor of Education courses.

Candidates' year of study in the program is calculated by the number of courses/credits (FCEs), not by the length of time in the program.

A Bachelor of Education degree which requires completion of 5.0 FCEs is described below for students in the 2010-11 cohort (year 3 of the program) and beyond:

  1. Year 3: Principles of Teaching: Legal, Ethical and Professional; includes 6 school visits (0.5 FCE).
  2. Year 4: Inclusive Education: ESL and Exceptional Learners (0.5 FCE) which includes 15-20 hour field experience focused on observation/tutoring.*
  3. Year 5: Psychological Foundations of Learning (0.5 FCE).**
  4. Year 5: Social Foundations of Teaching and Schooling; one section of this course may be offered in French (0.5 FCE).**
  5. Year 5: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment#1 (1.0 FCE).**
  6. Year 5: Mentored Inquiry and Teaching (0.5 FCE) with 10-15 days spent in schools.
  7. Year 5: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment#2 (1.0 FCE).
  8. Year 5: Practicum placement in schools (0.5 FCE); 4 week (20 day) practicum session during the Fall term  and a 7 week (30-35 day) practicum session in the Winter term.
  9. E-portfolio. Completion of embedded Portfolio. Over the course of the program, CTEP students will 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).

If CTEP students do not take more than 5 FCEs per year (no Summer or extra BA/BSc courses during the academic year), they will have to complete 0.5 FCE for their BA/BSc in year 5. All BEd year 5 courses will be offered at OISE.

Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check
All students must apply for a vulnerable sector criminal record check at the beginning of  the summer every year.  Students must have a valid vulnerable sector criminal record check in order to be able to start a course with field experiences.  The criminal record check application can take up to 3 months to process.

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. If you are preparing to be an elementary teacher and are interested in completing a practicum placement involving some French teaching, you can write the French language proficiency test in May of year 3, November of year 4, or May of year 4, but you must successfully complete the language proficiency test by May of year 4 at the latest.  Once you have successfully completed the test you can, as a P/J candidate enrol, in the French as a Second Language Part 1 Additional Qualification (FSL part 1 AQ) course at  OISE in the Summer (at an additional cost).  After you complete this course you will then be eligible to undertake your year 5 junior practicum placement in a French classroom.

BA P/J students may also take the proficiency test.

Graduation from CTEP
In order to graduate from the CTEP program, students will be required:

  1. To complete requirements of an Honours BA or an Honours BSc;
  2. To achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 in their best 15.0 credits in their B.A. or B.Sc. degree.
  3. 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