Academic Calendar 2017/2018 - Teaching in the Catholic School System
EDUC 4385 Teaching in the Catholic School System
Hours:
72Credits:
6Description:
Teaching in the Catholic School System is open to all teachers. Candidates come to this additional qualification course with an interest or background in this area and a desire to extend and apply knowledge, skills and practices related to Teaching in the Catholic School System. Critical to the implementation of this course is the creation of positive learning experiences that reflect care, professional knowledge, ethical practice, leadership and ongoing learning. The Ontario College of Teachers recognizes that candidates working in the publicly funded school system, independent/private institutions or First Nations schools will have a need to explore in an integrated delivery model, topics and issues of particular relevance to the context in which they work or may work. Teaching in the Catholic School System support effective teacher education practices. The following expectations and course components of this guideline support and inform effective professional knowledge and practice within the Additional Qualification Course: Teaching in the Catholic School System. The Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession and the Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession are embedded within the overall expectations for candidates.