Ontario
Additional Qualifications & Additional Basic Qualifications
NOTE: There will be no further AQ or ABQ courses offered during 2008. The schedule and information regarding courses to be held in 2009 will be posted on this website when they are available.
General Information
All Additional Qualification courses offered through Charles Sturt University are accredited with and regulated by the Ontario College of Teachers.
The CSU Additional Qualification courses are firmly grounded in the Ontario College of Teachers Standards of Practice and the Ethical Standards. These standards are woven through each of the modules in all courses and form an integral part of the learning. While all of the standards have relevance to all of the modules, some are particularly thematically representative of content covered and are articulated in each of the descriptions of the modules.
Internet Access
CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the Internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students. The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an Internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.
Courses
CSU-Ontario will be offering two Additional Qualification courses and one Additional Basic Qualification course in the Spring intersession term of 2008.
- Additional Qualification (AQ) courses provide certified teachers with qualifications in specific areas. Some courses lead to a one-session qualification. Others lead to a Part I, Part II, or Specialist qualification. These courses provide opportunities for teachers to expand their skills and knowledge in specific areas.
- Additional Basic Qualification (ABQ) courses provide certified teachers with qualifications in the Primary, Junior, Intermediate or Senior divisions. The focus is on program development, curriculum delivery and assessment in specific divisions.
AQ courses available:
Special Education, Part I
French as a Second Language, Part I
ABQ courses available:
Intermediate Division – English, Geography, History, Math, Science General, Visual Arts
Maximum Enrolment Numbers
CSU reserves the right to close admission to courses when maximum numbers have been reached. Notification will be posted on the website.
In addition, courses have a minimum enrolment requirement to be met and applicants will be advised if courses cannot be offered in this Term and fees paid will be fully refunded.
Course Delivery & Workload
All courses will be delivered primarily face-to-face with a combination of small group, interactive, online, problem-based learning and lecture formats.
All courses will have a minimum of 100 hours of contact and at least 25 hours of class preparation including assigned readings, study and assignment preparation.
Classes will be offered in the Spring Intersession month of June, with classes running from 8:30am-3:30pm at the CSU Ontario, Burlington Campus.
Subject Overview
Special Education, Part I
This introductory course is designed to assist teachers in developing positive and inclusive learning experiences for students. Teachers enhance their skills by combining their knowledge of student development and learning with their understanding of the strengths and needs of students identified as exceptional. This Additional Qualification course focuses on the theory and practice underlying special education in the province of Ontario. It explores exceptionalities, teaching strategies and competencies, legislative underpinnings, program planning and other issues related to teaching and learning with special needs students in inclusive classrooms.
French as a Second Language, Part I
The Additional Qualification course: French as a Second Language, Part I is an introductory course that focuses on the theory and practice underpinning French as a Second Language education. This course will be of interest to teachers who wish to acquire fundamental knowledge and skills in French as a Second Language education: Core, Extended and Immersion. Candidates will have opportunities to reflect, communicate and apply their learning through practical learning experiences.
Intermediate Division – English, Geography, History, Math, Science General, Visual Arts
The focus of this course is on helping teachers develop theoretical understandings, curriculum applications, and practical pedagogical strategies necessary to design, implement and assess effective programs for students in the intermediate division. It includes general principles of adolescent development and learning, curriculum design and implementation, effective teaching strategies, the integration of information technology, building a climate conducive to the intellectual, social, emotional, physical, cultural and moral development of the adolescent in contemporary society, and working in elementary and secondary environments. Teachers will learn to combine their knowledge of active student engagement, program planning and delivery for adolescent learners and their understanding of particular subject matter identified as their teachable subject. At least one half of the course will concentrate on subject specific curriculum.
Key Dates
Spring intersession term 26 May – 20 June 2008
Applications open March 2008
Applications close 9 May 2008 – no late applications will be accepted
and payment must accompany the application form
- Results will be advised to students at the conclusion of the Term and a “Certificate of Completion” will be provided.
- Results will also be forwarded to the Ontario College of Teachers within two weeks of the end of Term.
Admission Requirements
Upon successful completion of these courses, candidates will be recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers to have additional qualifications added to their Certificate of Qualification. All Additional Basic Qualification and Additional Qualification courses lead to recommendation to the Ontario College of Teachers, provided all prerequisites have been met at the time of admission. It is the candidates' responsibility to acquaint themselves with Regulation 184/97 and any other requirements of the Ontario College of Teachers.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Completed pre-service teacher education program;
AND
For Intermediate courses – must have 2 full courses in the area or related
area of the specialisation;
AND
For FSL – satisfactory completion of the Fluency Test.
The Fluency Test is a mandatory component of admission to the FSL Part 1 AQ course. It will be conducted on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at the CSU Ontario Burlington campus commencing at 9:30am. All participants will sit a written section of the test followed by an oral and comprehension section. Participants should allow 3 hours for the full test.
All applicants for the FSL course will automatically be registered to attend the Fluency Test on this date - no other dates or times are possible at this stage.
Payment of $50 is required on the day.
Results of the French Fluency Test will be provided to CSU Ontario for the purposes of admission to the French as a Second Language AQ course only. Results will not be advised to any other party.
A passing grade must be attained in order to meet the admission requirements to the AQ course French as a Second Language Part 1.
Application and Supporting Documentation Requirements
1. Complete the Additional Qualification program Application for Admission form.
2. With your completed application form you must also attach ONE of the following:
Certificate of Qualification
Interim Certificate of Qualification
Letter of Eligibility plus an Entry Letter
3. You ALSO must provide:
Photocopy of Record of Landing (if you are not a Canadian citizen)
Certified copy of Transcript of undergraduate degree (if you are not already
a student of CSU)
4. Attach a cheque made out to Charles Sturt University for full payment of the course you have selected and send your application to:
AQ ADMISSIONS
Charles Sturt University, Ontario
Bay Area Learning Centre
860 Harrington Court
Burlington, ON L7N 3N4
Costs
C$50 fee for the French Fluency test (to be paid on the day of the test)
C$900 for each AQ course selected
Refunds
If you withdraw before the course starts, the full course fee will be refunded.
If you withdraw after the course has started, but in the first week, CSU will retain an administration fee of $100 and refund the remainder of the course fee.
If you withdraw after the course has started and after the first week, NO refund is available.
This program is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities for the period from 24 th December 2004 to 24 th December 2009 . Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or other educational institutions).