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Overview of programs, strategies and practices that lead to a high-quality practicum experience for teacher candidates.
The Ontario College of Teachers - the regulatory body for teachers - has a professional designation for all Ontario teachers in good standing... a first for teachers in Canada.
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This award honours an individual who strives to strengthen public confidence in education.
"Philip is a great example of someone who embeds the teaching profession's ethics of care, trust, respect and integrity, says Joe Jamieson, Deputy Registrar of the Ontario College of Teachers.
Report of the two-year review of teachers' qualifications, including 66 recommendations to the government for changing and updating courses for pre-service and in-service teacher education.
For program providers, outlines application and accreditation requirements and process.
This Professional Advisory highlights the importance of maintaining professional boundaries and provides practical advice to OCTs at any point in their education careers.
Members recognize that a commitment to ongoing professional learning is integral to effective practice and to student learning. Professional practice and self-directed learning are informed by experience, research, collaboration and knowledge.
This Professional Advisory helps to identify the legal, ethical and professional parameters that govern OCTs’ behaviour and to prevent sexual abuse of students and sexual misconduct.
