Additional Qualifications & Additional Basic Qualifications
- General Information
- Courses
- Subject Overview
- Key Dates
- Admission Requirements
- Application and Supporting Documentation Requirements
- Costs
- Timetable of Classes
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 Qualifications 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.
- CSU Additional Qualification courses are recognized by QECO for grid movement purposes.
Courses
CSU Ontario will be offering Additional Qualifications courses and one Additional Basic Qualification course in Spring and Summer 2012.
AQ courses available:
ABQ course: Intermediate
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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.
Workload
All courses will have a minimum of 100 hours of contact and at least 25 hours of class preparation including assigned readings, studying and assignment preparation.
Subject Overview
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.
Inclusive Classroom, Part 1
This introductory course is designed to assist teachers seeking to enhance professional practice, and extend knowledge and skills in the development and delivery of educational programs that honour and validate equity and diversity in Inclusive Classroom Part 1. This course explores the theoretical foundations, the development of learners, program planning and implementation and the assessment, the learning environment and ethical considerations related to teaching and learning across the divisions.
Inclusive Classroom, Part 2
Part 2 will continue to build the concepts from part one, exploring the inclusive learning environment and ethical considerations related to teaching and learning. This course is for teachers interested in issues of equity, social justice, sexism, classism and racism through the lens of an inclusive classroom.
Mathematics Primary and Junior, Part 1
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 mathematics programs for students in the primary and junior divisions. It includes general principles of curriculum design and implementation, effective teaching strategies, the integration of information technology, building a climate conducive to the intellectual, social, emotional, physical, development of the primary and junior child. Teachers will learn to combine their knowledge of active student engagement, program planning and delivery of mathematics for primary and junior learners and their own understanding of mathematics.
Mathematics Primary and Junior, Part 2
This course is designed to extend and deepen the application of concepts explored in part one. Communicating with parents and building capacity with colleagues will be explored. Candidates will have opportunities to apply their learning through practical experiences, discussions, networking and sharing.
Reading, Part I
This introductory course is designed to assist teachers seeking to enhance professional practice, and extend knowledge and skills in the development and delivery of reading programs. Reading, Part I explores the theoretical foundations, the development of learners, program planning and implementation, assessment, the learning environment and ethical considerations related to teaching and learning across the divisions. Critical to the implementation of this course is the modeling of a positive learning environment that reflects care, professional knowledge, ethical practice, leadership and ongoing learning. Using an inquiry approach, candidates will explore integrated delivery models, topics and issues of particular relevance to the context in which they work or may work. The CSU Additional Qualification course, Reading, Part I is aligned with current Ontario Curriculum, relevant legislation, government policies, and resources.
Reading, Part 2
This course will extend and deepen the concepts explored in part one. Candidates will create support networks, receive feedback and share the products of their learning. Working closely with diverse communities will be a critical part of this course.
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 Qualifications 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.
Special Education, Part 2
This course builds on part one, providing more in-depth information and practice in special education in Ontario. The course focuses on meeting the individual needs of learners with special needs, with an emphasis on assessment and the links to planning.
Kindergarten, Part 1
Part 1 will examine the benefits of planned, purposeful play-based learning experiences that ensure the on-going learning of every child. This course is for teachers interested in enhancing their professional knowledge about effective practice with children aged 3.5 to 6 years.
Intermediate Division - Dramatic Arts, English, Geography, History, Mathematics, 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 Session
Session Dates: May 12, 2012 - June 28, 2012
Registration opens: Now
Registration closes: May 4, 2012 (see Early Bird rate)
Summer Session
Session Dates: July 3, 2012 - July 19, 2012
Registration opens: Now
Registration closes: June 22, 2012 (see Early Bird rate)
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 Certificates of Qualification. All Additional Basic Qualification, 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
Admission Requirements:
- Eligibility prerequisites / document verfication
Applicants are responsible for ensuring they satisfy the specific eligibility prerequisites prior to the course start date. Failure to submit the necessary documents will result in the applicant being removed from the course.
Admission into Part 1 of a Three Part AQ or a One Part course
The applicant must be a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers.
Admission into Part 2 of a Three Part AQ
(a) The applicant must be a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers;
(b) The applicant must hold the corresponding Part 1 AQ (shown on the member's OCT Certificate of Qualifications); and
(c) The applicant must provide evidence of at least one year (194 days) of successful teaching experience in Ontario, verified by the appropriate Supervisory Officer (not a Principal) or evidence of at least one year of successfull teaching experience outside of Ontario, verified by the appropriate Supervisory Officer (not a Principal).
(d) Please complete the Verification of Teaching Experience Form and submit this with your application.
Admission into Part 3 (Specialist) of a Three Part AQ
(a) The applicant must be a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers;
(b) The applicant must hold the corresponding Part 1 and Part 2 AQ (shown on the member's OCT Certificate of Qualifications); and
(c) The applicant must provide evidence of at least two years (388 days) of successful teaching experience, including one year of experience in Ontario in the subjects in which the qualification is being sought. The experience must be verified by the appropriate Supervisory Officer (not a Principal).
(d) Please complete the Verification of Teaching Experience Form and submit this with your application. - Intermediate ABQ courses must have 2 full undergraduate courses in the area or related area of the specialization
- FSL - satisfactory completion of the Fluency Test
The FSL Fluency Test is a component of admission to the FSL Part 1 AQ course. It will be conducted at a date and time to be confirmed, at the CSU Ontario Burlington campus. 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. NOTE: High School proficiency certificate may be deemed sufficient for entry into this course.
All applicants for the FSL course will automatically be registered to attend the Fluency Test on this date.
Payment of C$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 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
If you are applying to Charles Sturt University for the first time, you must complete all steps in these instructions; if you have previously studied at CSU (in any course), go straight to Step 2.
- First time applicants to CSU only must complete Form 1: CSU Application for Admission as well as the AQ/ABQ Application in step 2. Please note that this is a generic, university-wide form and some questions may not be applicable to you as a Canadian citizen. Please fill it out to the best of your ability.
- All applicants must complete the Additional Qualification / Additional Basic Qualification Program Application For Admission form
- With your completed application form you must ALSO provide:
- Copy of Transcript of undergraduate degree (for applicants to the Intermediate courses ONLY who have not previously studied with CSU)
- Photocopy of Record of Landing (if you are not a Canadian citizen) - Attach a certified cheque or a money order made out to Charles Sturt University for full payment for the course you have selected and send your application package to:
AQ/ABQ ADMISSIONS
Charles Sturt University, Ontario
860 Harrington Court
Burlington, ON L7N 3N4
Course Fee
C$650 for applications received by registration closing date.
Also, the fee is $650 for each AQ/ABQ course application received from all CSU graduates, Practicum Host Schools Site Coordinators and Associate Teachers.
C$700 for applications received after registration closing date.
C$50 fee for the French Fluency test (to be paid on the day of the test).
Refunds
If you withdraw before the course starts, the full 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.
Timetable
The Face-to-Face timetable for Spring 2012 term is available here.
The Face-to-Face timetable for Summer 2012 term is available here.
Online courses will run parallel to these schedules.