Final date for submission of all outstanding documents to the Registrar s Office. Applicants with incomplete files may be withdrawn after this date.

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1 IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES FOR SUMMER 2005 MONDAY MAY 23 Victoria Day (University closed). WEDNESDAY MAY 25 Last day on which Registrar s Office will send application packages for the 2005 Summer session by mail. After this date, application packages will continue to be available from the Registrar s Office in person and on the OISE/UT Web site FRIDAY JUNE 3 AT 4:45 P.M. Deadline for receipt of applications for the Summer Session. Full course fee must accompany application. No changes to Honour Specialist courses accepted after this date. No exceptions will be made. FRIDAY JULY 1 Canada Day (University closed). SUNDAY JULY 3 Last day for full refund of tuition fees. Notice of withdrawal must be submitted in writing to the Registrar s Office by this date (on July 3, withdrawals can be made by or fax). MONDAY JULY 4 First day of classes. See Refund Schedule on page 9 for further information on tuition fee charges and refunds. If a course change is requested after the first class, you will need to provide written authorization from the Principal of the new course. Candidates must also meet the course admission requirements. Final date for submission of all outstanding documents to the Registrar s Office. Applicants with incomplete files may be withdrawn after this date. WEDNESDAY JULY 6 Last day for course changes to be received in the Registrar s Office. FRIDAY JULY 15 Last day for withdrawal without academic penalty from Summer Session courses. Notice of withdrawal must be submitted in writing to the Registrar s Office. THURSDAY JULY 28 Summer Session ends. MONDAY AUGUST 1 Registrar s Office will begin mailing application packages for the Fall/Winter session. FRIDAY AUGUST 26 Registrar s Office begins mailing Statements of Results to candidates. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23 Deadline by which recommendations for successful candidates are forwarded to the Ontario College of Teachers. Transcripts are available upon request with payment of a $10.00 fee per copy from the OISE/UT Registrar s Office, 252 Bloor Street West, Room IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES FOR FALL/WINTER FALL WINTER SESSION: In-class courses: October 11, 2005 March 10, 2006 Partially online courses: October 11, 2005 February 24, 2006 Fully online courses: October 12, 2005 February 10, 2006 WINTER SESSION 2006: In-class courses: January 10 April 28, 2006 Fully online courses: January 11 April 28, 2006 MONDAY JULY 18 Processing of Fall/Winter applications begins. THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 1 Last day on which Registrar s Office will send application packages for the Fall/Winter session by mail. After this date, application packages will continue to be available from the Registrar s Office in person and on the OISE/UT Web site MONDAY SEPTEMBER 5 Labour Day (University closed). MONDAY OCTOBER 10 Thanksgiving Day (University closed). Last day for full refund of tuition fees. Notice of withdrawal must be submitted in writing to the Registrar s Office by this date (On October 10, withdrawals can be made by or fax). TUESDAY OCTOBER 11 First week of classes begin. Minimum charge of $ for all withdrawals on or after October 11. See Refund Schedule on page 9 for further information on tuition fee charges and refunds. If a course change is requested after the first class, you will need to provide written authorization from the Principal of the new course. Candidates must also meet the course admission requirements. Final date for submission of all outstanding documents to the Registrar s Office. Applicants with incomplete files may be withdrawn after this date. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9 AT 4:45 P.M. Deadline for receipt of applications for the Fall/Winter Session. Full course fee must accompany application.

2 IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES FOR FALL/WINTER FRIDAY NOVEMBER 4 Last day for course changes for Fall Session to be received in the Registrar s Office. FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18 Deadline for receipt of applications for Winter Session courses starting in January WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 21 Fall Session ends TUESDAY JANUARY 10 Winter Session begins. WEDNESDAY JANUARY 11 Fully online Winter courses begin. FRIDAY JANUARY 20 Last day for course changes for Winter Session courses to be received in the Registrar s Office. FRIDAY JANUARY 27 Last day for withdrawal without academic penalty from Fall/Winter & Winter Session courses. FRIDAY FEBRUARY 10 Fall/Winter fully online courses end. FRIDAY FEBRUARY 24 Fall/Winter partially online courses end. FRIDAY MARCH 10 Fall/Winter inclass courses end. FRIDAY APRIL 28 Winter session courses end. FRIDAY MAY 19 Registrar s Office begins mailing Statements of Results to candidates. FRIDAY JUNE 9 Deadline by which recommendations for successful candidates are forwarded to the Ontario College of Teachers. Transcripts are available upon request with payment of a $10.00 per copy fee from the OISE/UT Registrar s Office, 252 Bloor Street West, Room Notice of withdrawal must be submitted in writing to the Registrar s Office. APPLICATION DEADLINES SUMMER SESSION 2005 JUNE 3, 2005 FALL/WINTER SEPTEMBER 9, 2005 WINTER SESSION 2006 NOVEMBER 18, 2005 REGISTRAR S OFFICE HOURS SEPTEMBER (AFTER LABOUR DAY) TO JUNE Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. JULY TO SEPTEMBER (BEFORE LABOUR DAY) Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. CONTACT INFORMATION OISE/UT REGISTRAR S OFFICE Additional Qualifications Unit 252 Bloor Street West, 4th Floor, Room Toronto, Ontario M5S 1V6 Phone: or Fax: aq@oise.utoronto.ca Web site: Transcript Office:

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS The following information, detailed in this Calendar, is fundamental to successful application, registration and course completion. Please read carefully. COURSES AT A GLANCE WELCOME TO OISE/UT S ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION COURSES IV-V What s New 1 Teacher Professionalism 1 APPLICATION INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION PROCESSES Acceptance into Courses 6-7 Additional Materials Fees 7 Admission Eligibility 7 Application Instructions 4-6 Applying for AQ courses 2-3 Cancellation of Courses 7 Completing the Application Form 4-6 Course Times, Dates and Locations 7 Documentation Required 5-6 Duplicating Fees 7 Equivalent Standing 7 Honour Specialist Pre-Assessment Service 7 Submitting the Completed Application 6 Updating Existing Teacher Qualifications 7 Verification Letters for Honour Specialist Courses 7 CANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITY Academic Penalty 8 Attendance 8 Change of Name 8 Change of Address/Phone Number/ 8 Withdrawal/Non-Attendance 8 TUITION FEES AND PAYMENT INFORMATION Income Tax Receipts 9 Payment of Tuition Fees 9 Tuition Fees for the Summer 2005 Session and the Fall/Winter Sessions 9 Tuition Fee Refund Schedules 9 ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TEACHERS SPECIAL STUDENTS Orientation Sessions 10 English Language Proficiency Policy INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE LEARNING AND COURSE FORMATS Attendance Policy for Online Learning 12 Course Formats 12 Introduction to Online Learning 12 Benefits To Online Learning 12 User Requirements For Online Courses 12 PRE-ADMISSION TESTING All French Courses International Languages Honour Specialist (German, Italian, Spanish) 14 Mathematics Intermediate Basic DATES AND TIMES FOR COURSES 16 ADDITIONAL BASIC QUALIFICATION COURSES Primary and Junior Basic Admission Requirements 17 Courses Offered 17 Intermediate Basic Admission Requirements 18 Courses Offered Senior Basic Admission Requirements 20 Courses Offered ONE-SESSION QUALIFICATION COURSES One-Session Additional Qualification Admission Requirements 24 Courses Offered 24 THREE-SESSION QUALIFICATION COURSES Three-Session Additional Qualification Admission Requirements 25 Courses Offered ii SUMMER 2005 / FALL/WINTER

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS HONOUR SPECIALIST QUALIFICATION COURSES IN GENERAL STUDIES General Studies Honour Specialist Additional Qualification Admission Requirements Courses Offered TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES QUALIFICATION COURSES Basic Level Admission Requirements 55 Courses Offered Advanced Level Admission Requirements 56 Courses Offered 62 Honour Specialist in Technological Studies GENERAL INFORMATION Athletic Centre/Hart House 63 Education Commons 63 Student/Library Cards 63 Virtual Library Access 63 Library Search Tutorials 63 Library Contact Information 63 Computers and Technology Contact Numbers 63 Financial Awards (OISE/UT) 63 Student Services for Candidates with Special Learning Needs 64 University Housing Service 64 GRADING PRACTICES - REVISED Admission Requirements Courses Offered 62 PRINCIPALS QUALIFICATION PROGRAM 70 The courses listed in this Calendar were accurate at the time of printing. Updated information is available on our Web site at SUMMER 2005 / FALL/WINTER iii

5 COURSES AT A GLANCE AREAS OF STUDY COURSE PAGE Business Accounting Senior Basic 20 Accounting Parts 1, 2, 3 26 Business Studies Honour Specialist 51 Data Processing Parts 1, 2, Law (One Session) 24 Childhood Education The Kindergarten Years (One Session) 24 Computers Computers in the Classroom Parts 1, 2, 3 27 Computer Science Senior Basic 21 Computer Science Parts 1, 2, Computer Science Honour Specialist 51 Contemporary Studies Honour Specialist Co-operative Education Parts 1, 2, 3 28 Dramatic Arts Intermediate Basic 18 Senior Basic 21 Parts 1, 2, 3 30 Honour Specialist 52 English Intermediate Basic 18 Senior Basic 21 Honour Specialist 52 English as a Second Language Parts 1, 2 (Elementary and Secondary) Part 3 31 Family Studies Senior Basic 21 Parts 1, 2, Honour Specialist 52 French Senior Basic Honour Specialist 52 French as a Second Language Parts 1, 2, Geography Senior Basic 22 Honour Specialist 53 Guidance Parts 1, 2, 3 33 History Intermediate Basic 18 Senior Basic 22 Honour Specialist 53 Individual and Society Senior Basic 22 Intermediate Education: Part 1 Teaching for Success for All Students Junior Education Junior Basic: Focus on Administration 17 Junior Basic: Focus on Teaching the Junior Child 17 Parts 1, 2, 3 34 Librarianship Parts 1, 2, 3 (Elementary and Secondary) iv SUMMER 2005 / FALL/WINTER

6 COURSES AT A GLANCE AREAS OF STUDY COURSE PAGE Mathematics Intermediate Basic 19 Senior Basic 22 Primary/Junior Parts 1, 2, Honour Specialist 53 Music Instrumental Intermediate Basic 19 Instrumental Senior Basic 23 Instrumental Parts 1, 2, Vocal Intermediate/Senior Parts 1, 2, 3 37 Vocal Primary/Junior Parts 1, 2, 3 38 Honour Specialist Physical and Health Education Intermediate Basic 19 Senior Basic 23 Intermediate/Senior Parts 1, 2, 3 39 Primary/Junior Parts 1, 2, 3 40 Honour Specialist 54 Primary Primary Basic 17 Primary Education Parts 1, 2, Primary Education Focus on Literacy Parts 1, 2, Reading Parts 1, 2, Junior Grade Focus Parts 1, Adolescent Literacy Part 1 42 Science Intermediate Basic 19 Senior Basic 23 Primary/Junior Parts 1, 2, 3 44 Science Honour Specialist 54 Biology Honour Specialist 51 Chemistry Honour Specialist 51 Physics Honour Specialist 54 Special Education Part 1-(Elementary and Secondary) 44 Part 1-Focus on Administration 45 Part 2 45 Part 3 45 Technological Studies Computer Studies-Computer Technology (One Session) 24 Communications Technology Basic 60 Construction Technology Basic 60 Design and Technology Parts 1, 2 29 Hospitality Services Basic 60 Manufacturing Technology Basic 61 Technological Design Basic 61 Transportation Technology Basic 61 Communication Technology Advanced 62 Construction Technology Advanced 62 Technological Studies Honour Specialist 62 Visual Arts Intermediate Basic 20 Senior Basic 23 Parts 1, 2, 3 46 Honour Specialist 54 SUMMER 2005 / FALL/WINTER v

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8 WELCOME Welcome to OISE/UT s ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION COURSES Welcome to Professional Learning at OISE/UT. We thank you for your interest in our Additional Qualification courses. OISE/UT has a long and proud history of offering quality professional learning for educators. Again in 2005/6 we are offering expanded offerings of courses in both inclass or online formats. Our online courses are increasingly popular and provide timely learning designed to work within educators busy schedules. We continue to offer the full range of classroom programs including the largest summer program for the arts in North America! Locations include our OISE/UT campus and many other parts of the Greater Toronto area and beyond. Our courses can qualify candidates to teach in another division or become a principal, as well as deepen or enhance present skills. Additional qualification courses help educators meet the needs of a variety of students, adapt to the changing curriculum, incorporate current research into their daily teaching practices and to integrate technology effectively. Because educators for various school districts participate in both our inclass and online courses, dialogue is enriched by the sharing of a variety of practices, ideas and resources. Distinguished faculty from OISE/UT and curriculum leaders from district boards instruct and link theory to practice. Additional qualification courses consist of 125 hours of work as defined by regulation and accredited by the Ontario College of Teachers. Applicants should note that Additional Qualification courses are not considered for degree credit at the University of Toronto. WHAT S NEW more online, fully customized courses including Honour Specialist Biology, Senior English, Individual and Society Senior Basic and many others! expanded partially online offerings such as Intermediate Physical and Health Education some full AQ courses (full and online) will be offered once again in Winter session 2006 (January April) Visit our Web site for up-to-date information We look forward to your professional learning with us! TEACHER PROFESSIONALISM The Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession and the Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession are infused within all Additional Qualification Courses. These standards describe all that is best about the teaching profession, providing both the vision and framework for which teachers strive everyday. Embedded in this responsibility are the core values of professionalism - those principles that define teachers moral and ethical obligations both individually and collectively to serve the public good. SUMMER 2005 / FALL/WINTER

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10 APPLYING FOR ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION COURSES We have developed procedures to enable you to complete your application and registration quickly and simply by mail. You can pay by MasterCard, VISA, certified cheque, money order or in person by debit card. Please read pages 4-6 in this Calendar for information on completing the application form, and on required documents. PLEASE DO NOT FAX APPLICATIONS 1. Applicants should carefully complete the application form and submit it with the required tuition fee and supporting documentation to the Registrar s Office by the deadline specified for each session. Certified cheque, money order, completed credit card information or in person by debit card are acceptable forms of payment. 2. The Registrar s Office receives and processes applications on a first come, first served basis. Applying by the deadline does not guarantee a place in the course of your choice. Applications received without the required tuition fee payment or complete credit card information will be returned to applicants. Missing information may delay the processing of an application. The Registrar s Office will notify applicants by mail of their status: Accepted and Registered ; Accepted on Condition and Registered or Refused. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, please allow at least 3-4 weeks for notification. OISE/UT will begin processing Fall/Winter applications on July 18, Please note that for teachers who have completed their education outside Canada, academic/transcript assessment may take longer, because external services are often consulted for clarification of foreign transcripts and this process takes time. 3. Applicants who have been Accepted and Registered will be sent, with their official letter of acceptance, the following items for their convenience: fees refund schedule course change/withdrawal form 4. Applicants who have been Accepted on Condition and Registered will be sent, with their letter of conditional acceptance, the following items for their convenience: deadline for submission of outstanding documentation fees refund schedule course change/withdrawal form NOTE: Applicants Accepted on Condition will receive an official letter of acceptance and registration when all conditions have been met. Applicants who attend or complete a course for which they do not have the prerequisites, do so at their own risk. Please ensure that your application is complete, and that all required documents are attached. Failure to do so will delay our assessment of your eligibility for acceptance into the course(s). Our goal is for you to receive relevant information prior to the first day of classes. We look forward to your participation in our Additional Qualification courses for educators. Upon receipt of your official Letter of Acceptance or Letter of Conditional Acceptance from the Registrar s Office, please visit our Web site at: and click on Registered Candidates to access the Welcome Letter which contains information regarding course locations, required texts and readings. SUMMER 2005 / FALL/WINTER

11 APPLICATION INFORMATION APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE USE THE APPLICATION FORM DESIGNATED FOR EACH SESSION The deadline to apply for the 2005 SUMMER SESSION is JUNE 3, The deadline to apply for the FALL/WINTER SESSION is SEPTEMBER 9, Please note that the processing of the application forms for the FALL/WINTER SESSION will begin on July 18, The deadline to apply for the 2006 Winter Session is November 18, PLEASE DO NOT FAX APPLICATIONS PRIVACY As a publicly-funded institution which operates with a high degree of autonomy and self-regulation, the University of Toronto affirms the importance of the principle of freedom of information and the obligation to conduct its operations as much as possible in ways that are open to public scrutiny. OISE/UT is committed to the protection of the privacy of those who study at the University. For further information, please see the University of Toronto s Policy on Access to Information and Protection of Privacy on the University of Toronto s Web site: COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM The following items correspond to numbers on the application form and offer explanations and advice on completing each item on the form. Note that if you are applying for a Part 2, Part 3 or an Honour Specialist course, you must have an appropriate Supervisory Officer certify that you have the required length of successful teaching experience. Please use the Certification of Teaching Experience form included in this Calendar and available on our Web site at: Where applicable, you must also ensure that your application is supported by official transcripts of all your university work. 1. UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO STUDENT NUMBER If you have previously attended or applied to the University of Toronto, list your assigned student number. This allows speedy identification of your previous records. 2. ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TEACHERS REGISTRATION NUMBER This information is required by the Ontario College of Teachers for the purpose of updating your Certificate of Qualification. 13. SOCIAL INSURANCE NUMBER This information is required by the Ontario College of Teachers for the purpose of updating your Certificate of Qualification. 14. OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED SURNAME Give the surname by which you are legally and currently known. If there has been a change of name, provide supporting documentation. See page 8 for information on Change of Name. 15. FORMER SURNAME (IF APPLICABLE) Name changes subsequent to a previous application must be supported by official documentation (e.g., marriage certificate). This is a University of Toronto requirement. See page 8 for information on Change of Name. 16. GIVEN NAMES Please give the FIRST name by which you are legally and currently known. 17. TITLE Indicate your title: Miss, Mr, Mrs, Ms, Dr. 18. MARITAL STATUS Indicate by a ( ) mark. 19. DATE OF BIRTH Use numbers only (e.g., 1970/03/15). 10. GENDER Indicate by a ( ) mark. 11. FIRST LANGUAGE Identify the first language you speak. 12. COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP Name the country in which you claim legal citizenship. 13. STATUS IN CANADA If you were not born in Canada, indicate the date you entered Canada. Also note the information regarding International Student Fee on page MAILING ADDRESS Supply all requested information. Advise the Registrar s Office (see page 8 for Change of Address/Phone Number/ ) in writing if this address changes subsequent to submission of your application. 15. CONTACT INFORMATION This information is critical if we need to contact you regarding course availability, documentation, course cancellation, or any problems with your application. 4 SUMMER 2005 / FALL/WINTER

12 APPLICATION INFORMATION 16. COMMUNICATION OISE/UT uses as a key form of communication. Therefore, please ensure that your account is active and that you check your regularly. Please notify aq@oise.utoronto.ca immediately of changes to your address. Some settings automatically route larger-volume mailings to bulk or junk folders. Please be sure to check these locations as well. See the Online Learning section on our Web site: for details about filtering. Please print your address clearly and legibly on the application form. 17. POST SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED OR CURRENTLY BEING ATTENDED List all post secondary institutions attended or being attended, including dates and degree sought or earned. This information assists us in the assessment of your application. 18. COURSE SELECTION Indicate the course(s) you wish to take by listing: The full course code. It is important that there be no errors in recording this code (list all 13 characters). Each location has a different code. Ensure you have selected the correct one. For example CODE: EAQ9020Y-Y the course title and Part 1, 2 or 3 (if applicable) Listing a second course choice is strongly recommended. 24. CREDIT CARD INFORMATION Complete all credit card information. Expiry date of the card is required. Credit card numbers cannot be submitted by telephone. Please note debit cards can only be used in person. Please note that OISE/UT is not responsible for any interest charges incurred on credit card payments of Additional Qualification course fees. DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED When returning a completed application form, be sure to include all required documentation. While we maintain candidates Additional Qualification files for two years, some documents on file may not be appropriate to a current application. Documents submitted to OISE/UT cannot be returned to candidates. Most courses require some or all of the following: a legible photocopy of your current Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification or Interim Certificate of Qualification showing the required prerequisites. No other teacher qualification document is acceptable. A replacement Certificate of Qualification can be obtained from the Ontario College of Teachers upon payment of $ Telephone: x 330 (Client Services). 19. PREVIOUS APPLICATIONS If you have previously attended or applied for an AQ course at OISE/UT, indicate the session and year. This information helps with the identification of your previous records. 20. PREVIOUS FRENCH AQ COURSES AT OISE/UT If you are applying for an AQ course in French, this information helps us determine if you are exempt from writing the pre-admission test in French. 21. ATTACHED DOCUMENTS Indicate all documentation you have attached to your application. Be sure to include your certified cheque, money order or complete the credit card information (see number 24 following) to cover full tuition. Where applicable, you must also enclose your official transcripts in sealed envelopes (see page 6) or have them sent directly from the issuing institution to the Registrar s Office. 22. APPLICANT SIGNATURE Your signature on the application form is a University of Toronto requirement. 23. DATE State the date on which you completed the application form. If the prerequisite qualification is not entered on your Certificate of Qualification, please provide a photocopy of your letter of acknowledgement or from the Ontario College of Teachers that indicates the prerequisite course has been successfully completed and that the qualification will appear on your next Certification of Qualification. Applicants should also note that it is their responsibility to ensure that they are enrolled in the appropriate course(s) required to satisfy conditions, if any, set by the Ontario College of Teachers and stated on their Certificate of Qualification or Interim Certificate of Qualification. SUMMER 2005 / FALL/WINTER

13 APPLICATION INFORMATION for all courses which require a university degree and/or specific prerequisites, official transcripts of your academic record from each university attended must be included with the application. Each transcript must be received in a sealed envelope, signed/stamped by the issuing institution. Some institutions will not provide you with transcripts in sealed envelopes. In this case, official transcripts should be sent directly from the issuing institution to the OISE/UT Registrar s Office, Additional Qualifications Unit, Room Transcripts received in unsealed envelopes are not considered official, nor are faxed copies of transcripts. Please note that the Additional Qualifications Unit does not have access to transcripts from other OISE/UT files or other faculties at the University of Toronto. Official English language translations must accompany all documentation not written in English. An official translation is one received in the OISE/UT Registrar s Office in a sealed, signed/stamped envelope directly from an accredited Translation Service. Official translations in English facilitate the assessment of admission documents and avoid unnecessary and unacceptable delays in the assessment process. At the same time, candidates also have the opportunity to verify the accuracy of translations (with their own copy) to eliminate any discrepancy or disputes about our assessment. proof of teaching experience certified by the appropriate Supervisory Officer, for courses which require such experience as a prerequisite (see Certification of Teaching Experience form at back of calendar or available from applications for Technological Studies Courses must include a record of skilled wage-earning experience as detailed on page 55. This experience should not include teaching experience but, rather, any other wage-earning experience within the specific field of study. a completed Technological Studies Applicant Information Sheet for AQ Courses in Technological Studies. TB Test: Any candidate attending a program in which children are participating, and who has not, during the preceding year, either taught for a school board or attended a program leading to basic certification as a teacher in Ontario, must provide evidence of freedom from active tuberculosis. tuition fee payment must accompany your application in the form of: a certified cheque or money order, payable to the University of Toronto OR VISA or MasterCard, with all relevant information on the application form completed OR debit card, only in person. The Office of the Student Accounts does not authorize the Registrar s Office to accept cash or uncertified cheques. Applications that are received without the required tuition fee payment or credit card information, or with the tuition fee in an unacceptable form, will be returned to applicants. The Office of Student Accounts issues tuition fee refunds by cheque ONLY, within 4-6 weeks of processing. Credit/debit card reimbursements are not made. Please note that OISE/UT is not responsible for any interest charges incurred on credit card payments of Additional Qualification course fees. All documents submitted in support of your application become and remain the property of the University of Toronto, subject to the Policy on Access to Official Student Academic Records. Please keep copies of these documents for your records. APPLICATION DEADLINES SUMMER SESSION 2005 JUNE 3, 2005 FALL/WINTER SEPTEMBER 9, 2005 WINTER SESSION 2006 NOVEMBER 18, 2005 SUBMITTING THE COMPLETED APPLICATION Mail or submit in person the completed application form with required documentation and tuition fee payment to the address below. FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. OISE/UT Registrar s Office Additional Qualifications Unit, Room Bloor Street West Toronto, Ontario M5S 1V6 REMINDER Note that missing information or documentation may delay processing of your application. ACCEPTANCE INTO COURSES The Registrar s Office receives and processes applications on a first come, first served basis. Applying by the appropriate deadline does not guarantee a place in the course of your choice as some courses reach capacity very quickly. An official letter of ACCEPTANCE or CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE will be sent to applicants, from the Registrar s Office, stating the course(s) into which they have been accepted and registered. ACCEPTANCE indicates that the applicant has submitted all the required documentation and the processing of the file is complete. CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE indicates that not all supporting information/documents were included with the application and may still be outstanding. Thus, final assessment of the file is pending. 6 SUMMER 2005 / FALL/WINTER

14 APPLICATION INFORMATION Applicants who attend or complete a course for which they do not have the prerequisites and for which they have not received an official letter of ACCEPTANCE from the Registrar s Office do so at their own risk. A CONDITIONAL LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE does not satisfy this requirement. The Registrar s Office reserves the right to withdraw any candidate who submits documentation and who is subsequently found to be unqualified. Admission and course requirements will not be altered or waived. ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY The eligibility of each applicant will be determined by OISE/UT, subject to the regulations of the University of Toronto, and in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario College of Teachers (Regulation 184/97, The Education Act). Only teachers holding a current Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification or Interim Certificate of Qualification may apply for admission. EQUIVALENT STANDING OISE/UT does not grant equivalent standing. Applicants seeking equivalent standing for any additional teacher s qualification must apply to the Ontario College of Teachers. Written evidence of equivalent standing granted must be submitted when applying for OISE/UT courses. UPDATING EXISTING TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS To update existing teacher qualifications, candidates follow normal application and registration procedures. Upon successful completion of all course requirements they will be recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers for the qualification. The College will add the update to the Certificate of Qualification showing the current year of the update. HONOUR SPECIALIST PRE-ASSESSMENT The Additional Qualifications Unit of the Registrar s Office will conduct academic pre-assessments between November 1st and the end of January upon receipt of your written request, official university transcripts, a copy of your current Certificate of Qualification and the required non-refundable administrative fee, currently $7.00. Thus, any academic course deficiencies could be corrected in preparation for registering in the respective Honour Specialist course. There is a separate charge for each pre-assessment. Assessment of eligibility for Honour Specialist Courses usually takes 6-8 weeks. VERIFICATION LETTERS FOR HONOUR SPECIALIST COURSES Requests for verification letters listing courses used towards the academic admission requirements of an Honour Specialist will be processed only: after the successful completion of the course(s); upon receipt of a written authorization from the teacher to release this information. The authorization must be accompanied by a copy of the letter from the appropriate organization confirming that this information is required from OISE/UT; upon payment of a non-refundable administrative fee, currently $7.00. While every attempt is made to send these letters promptly, please allow at least 6 to 8 weeks for processing. COURSE TIMES, DATES AND LOCATIONS Always check our Web site - for specific times, dates and locations as this is our most efficient means for you to access any changes to our courses. These changes will be posted on the Web site as they become available. CANCELLATION OF COURSES OISE/UT may combine and/or cancel a course due to insufficient enrolment. Decisions regarding cancellations will be made following the application deadline. In the event of a course cancellation, information will be posted on our Web site Candidates who have enrolled in a course which is subsequently cancelled by OISE/UT will be notified of the cancellation by and/or telephone. Please ensure that your account is active and that you check your regularly. Please notify aq@oise.utoronto.ca immediately of changes to your telephone number and/or address. Some settings automatically route larger-volume mailings to bulk or junk folders. Please be sure to check these locations as well. Every effort will be made to accommodate applicants in their alternate choice(s) pending availability of spaces in these courses. Candidates will receive a full refund of tuition fees paid for a course which is cancelled by OISE/UT. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FEES In some courses, an additional, non-refundable Materials Fee is charged to cover the cost of supplies and other materials. Candidates are advised of the fee through the Welcome Letter. Visit and click on Registered Candidates. DUPLICATING FEES Candidates are advised of any applicable duplicating fees through the Welcome Letter. Visit and click on Registered Candidates. SUMMER 2005 / FALL/WINTER

15 CANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITY Candidates are responsible for knowing the rules, regulations and deadlines established by OISE/UT and for complying with them. AQ courses are governed by Regulation 184/97, made under the Ontario College of Teachers Act, and as such conditions cannot be waived. Candidates who attend or complete a course for which they do not have the prerequisite and for which they have not received an official letter of acceptance from the Registrar do so at their own risk. Candidates should note that it is their responsibility to ensure that they are enrolled in appropriate course(s) required to satisfy conditions, if any, set by the Ontario College of Teachers and stated on their Certificate of Qualification or Interim Certificate of Qualification. Applicants who require additional information on course selection, program and eligibility should contact the Registrar s Office, Additional Qualification Unit (see front inside cover). Candidates who have outstanding obligations, (e.g., fees, library materials, and/or service charges) to any faculty or section of the University will not be recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers until the obligation is cleared. ATTENDANCE In accordance with Regulation 184/97, attendance in all classes is mandatory. Absences may jeopardize successful completion of the course. Please arrange all appointments outside of the course hours as listed in the calendar. If an emergency occurs which requires an absence, please inform both the course principal and the instructor as soon as possible. CHANGE OF NAME The University of Toronto policy on Name Changes states that changes to an officially recognized name in the student records of the University can only occur at the written request of the name holder, who must present to an authorized University official one of the following supporting documents together with the request for the change: a birth certificate a baptismal certificate a marriage certificate a change-of-name certificate issued by the Registrar General of Ontario CHANGE OF ADDRESS/PHONE NUMBER/ It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Registrar s Office in writing (by mail, , or fax) of any changes to their mailing address, phone number and/or address. WITHDRAWAL/NON-ATTENDANCE Candidates who are unable to attend a course for which they have applied or in which they have been officially registered, must notify the OISE/UT Registrar s Office promptly in writing. Candidates must either submit a completed Change/Withdrawal Form or send a signed and dated letter or that states inability to attend or intention to withdraw from the course. Withdrawals are effective on the date upon which written notice is received by the Registrar s Office. Never having attended, ceasing to attend, or advising an instructor that you will no longer attend classes does not constitute official withdrawal and will result in academic and financial penalty. Candidates who withdraw from a course are refunded the portion of their tuition fee as dictated by the Office of Student Accounts, and as stated in the fees refund schedule on page 9. Please allow at least 4-6 weeks for a refund to be processed. Credit/debit card direct reimbursements are not made. The Office of Student Accounts issues tuition fee refunds by cheque only. ACADEMIC PENALTY Failure in a course results when a candidate: ceases to attend classes without notifying the Registrar s Office in writing does not complete all course requirements does not write the final examination (if applicable) Petitions based on medical or compassionate grounds must be submitted to the Registrar s Office, with supporting documentation, before the course ends. Change or correction of name forms can be obtained in person or by mail from the Registrar s Office, 252 Bloor Street West, Room Supporting documentation must accompany a change or correction of name form. 8 SUMMER 2005 / FALL/WINTER

16 TUITION FEES AND PAYMENT INFORMATION Tuition Fees per course for the 2005 Summer and Fall/Winter Sessions: DOMESTIC $ INTERNATIONAL $ If you are not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you will be charged the International Student Fee unless you can claim exemption and substantiate it with documentary evidence. If you have paid for one course and later wish to add another course to your program, you will be required to submit the required fee with your course add form. PAYMENT OF TUITION FEE Payment must accompany your application in the form of: certified cheque or money order, payable to the University of Toronto VISA or MasterCard, by completing all relevant information on the application form debit card, only in person. The Office of Student Accounts does not authorize the Registrar s Office to accept cash or uncertified cheques. Applications which are received without the required tuition fee payment or credit card information, or with the tuition fee in an unacceptable form, will be returned to applicants. Please note that OISE/UT is not responsible for any interest charges incurred on credit card payments for Additional Qualification course fees. Fees quoted above are subject to change by the Governing Council of the University of Toronto. If there is an increase in the fees stated herein, all applicants admitted to and registered for Additional Qualification courses will be sent a University of Toronto Fees Invoice with their letter of admission. Full information regarding completion of the fees invoice, when and how to pay fees and a refund schedule will be included. If the above stated fees are reduced, refunds of more than $2.00 will be mailed to candidates who paid the higher fee. TUITION FEE REFUND SCHEDULES The amount of tuition fees refunded is dependent on the date on which the OISE/UT Registrar s Office receives written notice of the course drop/withdrawal form. Please refer to the following Refund Schedules. SUMMER 2005 DATE OF RECEIPT OF COURSE DROP/WITHDRAWAL NOTICE REFUND SCHEDULE REFUND Up to July 3, % of tuition fees paid July 4-8, 2005 Tuition Fees paid less $173.00* July 9-15, % of tuition fees paid July 16, 2005 on NIL FALL/WINTER REFUND SCHEDULE DATE OF RECEIPT OF COURSE REFUND DROP/WITHDRAWAL NOTICE FALL/WINTER WINTER SESSION 2006 SESSION Up to October 10, % of tuition 100% of tuition fees paid fees paid October 11-18, 2005 Tuition fees paid 100% of tuition less $173.00* fees paid October 19 - November 1, % of tuition 100% of tuition fees paid fees paid November 2, Jan 8, 2006 NIL 100% of tuition fees paid January 9-15, 2006 NIL Tuition fees paid less $173.00* January 16-29, 2006 NIL 50% of tuition fees paid January 30, 2006 on NIL NIL NB: The 2005 Fall Session ends on December 21, The 2006 Winter Session begins on January 10, *$173.00, the minimum tuition fee charge for each session, is subject to approval by the Governing Council, University of Toronto. Note: Applicants denied admission to a course will receive a full refund of the tuition fees paid for that course. The above Refund Schedules do not apply to University Health Insurance (UHIP) charges to International Students. The Office of Student Accounts issues tuition fee refunds by cheque ONLY, within 4-6 weeks of processing. Credit/debit card direct reimbursements are not made. The amount of tuition fees refunded is dependent on the date on which the OISE/UT Registrar s Office receives written notice of the course drop/withdrawal form. Please refer to the Refund Schedules above. INCOME TAX RECEIPTS Official receipts for income tax purposes will be available in February for anyone who has paid fees and attended an OISE/UT course. Note that only tuition fees are eligible for tax deductions. SUMMER 2005 / FALL/WINTER

17 ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TEACHERS SPECIAL STUDENTS Teachers seeking Ontario teaching certification who have been directed by the Ontario College of Teachers to take professional courses at a faculty of education may apply for admission as Special Students to enrol in Additional Basic Qualification courses or basic level Technological Studies courses only. ORIENTATION SESSIONS Applicants must first attend an Orientation Session at OISE/UT. Orientation Sessions for the 2005 Summer Session will be held during April and May For the Fall/Winter Session , these will be held in August Specific dates and times of the Special Student Orientation Sessions are available from the Additional Qualification Unit, OISE/UT Registrar s Office, Room or by calling or Information relating to course offerings, application procedures and an explanation of the letter issued to the applicant by the Ontario College of Teachers, will be provided during these sessions. Applications for a required course will be evaluated at an Orientation Session, thus applicants will be required to present the following: transcripts of all university work, with translation if applicable. Only official transcripts, bearing the institution s seal will be accepted. Unofficial transcripts or grade reports will not be accepted if applicable, a photocopy of marriage certificate or other proof of any change of name photocopy of proof of citizenship/permanent residency/landed immigrant status in Canada photocopy of the letter from the Ontario College of Teachers designating the individual as a special student. If the letter is in French, a translation in English will be required proof of freedom from active tuberculosis satisfactory evidence of an acceptable level of proficiency in both written and oral English. For further details, please refer to OISE/UT s English Language Proficiency Policy. Official English Language translations must accompany all documentation not written in English. Translations will only be accepted from: the consulate, high commission or embassy to Canada of the country which issued the documents a Canadian embassy, consulate or high commission in the country from which the teacher emigrated a translator accredited by a professional association of translators in Canada. To obtain the name of an accredited translator, contact the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario (ATIO) at or or info@atio.on.ca At the time of application, applicants will be required to pay the tuition fee of $ per course, by certified cheque or money order made payable to the University of Toronto. Visa, MasterCard and debit card (in person only) is also accepted. ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY POLICY English is the language of instruction for all courses at OISE/UT, with the exception of some Modern Language courses. Consequently, to be successful in these courses and in the Practicum if required, candidates must demonstrate a high degree of proficiency in both oral and written English. As well, successful candidates receive certification to teach in schools where English is the language of instruction, and where the primary obligation of the elementary and secondary school teacher is to meet the needs of the learner. To do this, the teacher must be able to communicate effectively in English, the students language of instruction. OISE/UT is committed to producing graduates who possess strong English language skills to meet these needs, and who will also be competent and effective role models in the use of oral and written English. Thus, all applicants to the Bachelor of Education and Diploma in Technical Education/Ontario Teachers Certificate of Qualification program, as well as Ontario College of Teachers Special Student applicants to the Continuing Education Program are required to give evidence of their oral and written proficiency in English at the time of application. A. Acceptable Levels of Proficiency in English for Ontario College of Teachers Special Students Applying to the Continuing Education Program All teachers seeking Ontario certification who have been directed by the Ontario College of Teachers to take professional courses at a faculty of education, and who apply for admission to the Continuing Education Program to complete such requirements, must satisfy one of the following criteria: a) their mother tongue or first language is English OR b) they have studied full-time for at least three years (or equivalent) in a university where the language of instruction and examination was English and which was located in a country where the first language is English OR c) they have achieved the required level of proficiency on one of the tests in English as outlined in Section B (i-v) below. B. Acceptable Tests and Required Scores Note: All tests must have been taken within the three years prior to the date of application to OISE/UT. i) An official statement of the results of TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) for either the new computer-based test or the previous paper-based test. These two tests, although equivalent, use different grading scales. Applicants who take the computer-based test must submit an official statement of results showing a minimum score of 250, and also have a minimum Essay Rating Score of 6.0, as well as the TSE (Test of Spoken English), with a minimum score of SUMMER 2005 / FALL/WINTER

18 ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TEACHERS SPECIAL STUDENTS Applicants who have taken the paper-based test must submit an official statement of results showing a minimum score of 600, and the TWE (Test of Written English) showing a minimum score of 6.0, as well showing a minimum score of 55 on the TSE (Test of Spoken English). OR ii) An official statement of results of IELTS (International English Language Testing System) showing an overall band score of 7 and no band score of less than 5. OR iii) An official statement of results of MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery), showing a score of 92 and also the Oral Interview component, showing a rating of 4. OR iv) An official statement of the results of TOP (Test of Oral Proficiency) showing a minimum score of 7.0 and TOW (Test of Written Proficiency) with a minimum score of 3.0. OR v) English Language Academic Preparation Course offered by the University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies, completed at the 600 level with a grade of at least B. C. Deadline for Submitting Proof of English Language Proficiency The deadline for submitting evidence of oral and written proficiency in English will be the same as the deadline for submitting applications. REMINDER APPLICATION DEADLINES SUMMER SESSION 2005 JUNE 3, 2005 FALL/WINTER SEPTEMBER 9, 2005 WINTER SESSION 2006 NOVEMBER 18, 2005 D. Information about the Tests Which are Acceptable as Evidence of English Language Proficiency Information about the content of tests, test dates, test requirements, and applicable fees may be obtained as follows: 1. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) TWE (Test of Written English) TSE (Test of Spoken English) Educational Testing Service P.O. Box 6151 Princeton, New Jersey U.S.A Telephone: toefl@ets.org Web site: 2. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) IELTS Administrator Conestoga College 299 Doon Valley Drive Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4M4 Telephone: ext ielts@conestoga.on.ca Web site: 3. MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) English Language Institute, MELAB Office University of Michigan, TCF Building 401E Liberty, Suite 350 Ann Arbor, MI, U.S.A., Telephone: OR Toronto MELAB Test Centre c/o New College, Wetmore Hall Rooms 105B and Classic Avenue University of Toronto M5S 2Z3 Telephone: melab.newcollege@utoronto.ca Web site: 4. TOP (Test of Oral Proficiency) TOW (Test of Written Proficiency) COPE Testing Ltd. 429 Danforth Avenue Box 462 Toronto ON M4K 1P1 (mailing address only) Telephone: COPE (2673) info@copetest.com Web site: 5. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACADEMIC PREPARATION COURSE The University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies English Language Academic Preparation Course Room Bloor Street West Toronto, ON M5S 1V6 Telephone: Fax: scs.esl@utoronto.ca Web site: Applicants who feel that they require further information concerning our English Language Proficiency requirement may wish to contact: OISE/UT Registrar s Office Additional Qualifications Unit, Room Bloor Street West, Toronto ON M5S 1V6 Telephone: / Fax: aq@oise.utoronto.ca SUMMER 2005 / FALL/WINTER

19 ONLINE LEARNING AND COURSE FORMATS INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE LEARNING For many, online learning is a new experience. In our online AQs you will find familiar aspects of in-class courses, such as group work and research, set into an easy-to-access online context. Knowledgeable instructors, passionate about developing online learning communities, teach our courses. These courses are continuously revised and upgraded, as is the technology upon which these courses rely, and we continue to expand our online course offerings each year. Please visit our online learning pages for our most current information, ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR ONLINE LEARNING While online learning provides flexibility for candidates, the time commitments outlined by the Ontario College of Teachers remain in effect. For Summer candidates, the 100 online hours are compressed into approximately four weeks. This translates into daily computer time. For Fall/Winter Session courses, candidates spend approximately 7 hours per week on their course. Since all course work must be completed and online interaction is integral, you are not able to compress your learning into substantially fewer days or weeks. USER REQUIREMENTS FOR ONLINE COURSES Hardware requirements and Internet, and word processing skills: Participants in an online course with OISE/UT must: be comfortable using a computer have easy access to the Internet - daily for Summer Session courses and at least three times a week for Fall/Winter Session courses have a computer with the following minimum requirements: PC: Pentium 100 processor with Windows 98 or higher Mac: PowerPC 7200/90 processor with MacOS 8.x or higher have an address and be able to send and receive e- mails with attachments. To meet this requirement, ensure that you have enough free space in your account to receive s and that your filters will not block messages from unknown addresses. As a precaution, disable junk mail or spam filters at least one week prior to the start of your course, regularly check junk mail folders, or put oise.utoronto.ca on your Safe List have access to Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher be comfortable uploading and downloading saved files have and comfortably use a word processing program (e.g., Word, WordPerfect); some Lotus users may experience file incompatibilities have, and utilize on a regular basis, a system for backing up your work, such as a floppy drive, CD burner, etc. Your learning environment While taking an online course, participants must: have access to the computer, preferably in a quiet, comfortable location where they can focus on course materials be able to devote significant stretches of allocated and uninterrupted time to the course, (i.e., one hour or more per login) be aware of their personal learning style to get the most out of participating in an online course. Visit the online learning pages of our Web site for self-evaluations of learning styles and technical skills BENEFITS TO ONLINE LEARNING Previous AQ candidates cite their interaction with colleagues and instructors as a key highlight of their experience. In addition to increased opportunity for reflection and dialogue, online learning offers flexibility and convenience over the in-class format. To see a more detailed list of benefits, please visit our online learning Web pages. COURSE FORMATS IN-CLASS FULLY ONLINE COURSE COMPONENTS 80 classroom hours no classroom hours 20 hours 100 hours online practicum/reflective and reflective practice practice 25 hours readings 25 hours readings and assignments and assignments In some courses there is a partially online component. Time spent online and inclass vary from course to course. 12 SUMMER 2005 / FALL/WINTER

20 PRE-ADMISSION TESTING PRE-ADMISSION TESTING FOR ALL FRENCH COURSES, INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES (GERMAN, ITALIAN AND SPANISH) HONOUR SPECIALIST AND MATHEMATICS INTERMEDIATE BASIC Please note that candidates MUST have registered for the appropriate course through the Additional Qualification Unit PRIOR to writing the pre-admission test. Test results will be forwarded to the Registrar s Office by the Principal of the course. FRENCH MANDATORY ASSESSMENT FOR FRENCH COURSES Applicants are required to successfully pass a pre-admission test for all French courses. The pre-admission test has been designed to evaluate your ability to understand, speak, read and write in French. It is structured in three parts: 1. Comprehension: Listening to a tape, reading text and answering questions. 2. Written: Cloze test (filling in the blanks with the right word, composing short memos, faxes, notes, reports, letter to a parent). 3. Oral: Interview with a teacher and 2 students (15 minutes duration). Dictionaries are not permitted. The test is two hours in length. To pass the test you need to achieve at least 75% on each part. Please refer to the following table for FRENCH test dates, times and locations: SESSION TEST DATE &TIME LOCATION Summer 2005 Saturday June 11, 2005 OISE/UT, 252 Bloor St. W. Please check the Main Lobby on the day of the test for room numbers. Fall/Winter Saturday September 17, 2005 OISE/UT, 252 Bloor St. W. Please check the Main Lobby on the day of the test for room numbers. Please note: If you live more than a 2 hours drive outside of Toronto, you may have your test proctored in your home town. For more information on this, please contact Rosa Clementino by at rclementino@oise.utoronto.ca or call x4862. Please note: the test begins at 9.00 a.m. but it is necessary to register by 8.45 a.m. if you have not received an official letter confirming your test date or exemption 3 days prior to the test, please contact Rosa Clementino by at rclementino@oise.utoronto.ca or by telephone at x EXEMPTIONS If you have successfully completed a pre-admission test in French at OISE/UT within the last 3 years, you are not required to retake the test. Applicants who have attended an Additional Qualification French course at OISE/UT within the last 3 years should complete Section 3 on the application form. If you have attended a Francophone University, such as Montreal, Laval, Chicoutimi, Quebec, Sudbury, Laurentian and Ottawa, where the language of instruction was French for all university courses completed, you may apply for an exemption from writing the test. To apply for the exemption, candidates must fax their applicable university transcripts to Rosa Clementino at no later than June 3, 2005 for the Summer Session 2005 and no later than September 9, 2005 for the Fall/Winter Session TEST DE COMPÉTENCE OBLIGATOIRE: Les candidats/ates inscrits/tes au programme de français langue seconde doivent réussir le test de compétence en français afin d être acceptés dans un cours. Le test de compétence en français a été conçu pour évaluer votre compréhension, votre écrit et votre oral. Il comprend trois parties: 1. La compréhension: Écouter une cassette, lire des textes et répondre à des questions. 2. L écrit: Comprend un texte lacunaire à compléter avec le mot juste et une composition de courts messages selon la situation donnée et une lettre. 3. L oral: Entrevue entre l enseignant/e et deux étudiants/es (15 minutes environ). Les dictionnaires ne sont pas permis. Le test dure deux heures et pour réussir il faut avoir 75% dans chaque partie. SUMMER 2005 / FALL/WINTER