OISE/UT Bulletin 2000/2001 -- University of Toronto Graduate Studies in Education | |||
Curriculum, Teaching and Learning - Master of Teaching Program | |||
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NOTE: At the time of publication, the offering of this program and its requirements are pending approval.
Program Co-coordinators
C. Rolheiser (CTL Department)
E. Woodruff (HDAP Department).
Core Faculty
M. Ferrari
D. McDougall
S. Peterson
Associate Faculty
M.L. Arnold
T. Goldstein
A. Jordan
B. Kelly
M. Scardamalia
E. Smyth
The Departments of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, and Human Development and Applied Psychology offer a two-year Master of Teaching degree in Human Development and Curriculum. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be awarded a Master of Teaching degree and a recommendation to the Ontario College of Teachers for an Ontario Teachers' Certificate of Qualification which qualifies them to teach in either the primary and junior divisions or the junior and intermediate divisions of Ontario schools. The cooperating departments contribute courses, provide facilities and provide supervision for graduate research. Students are admitted to the program through either of the two departments.
The Human Development and Curriculum program offers students a unique educational opportunity for teacher qualification with advanced theoretical knowledge and research skills. The program provides students with a strong conceptual grounding in human development, cognitive psychology, educational technology, curriculum, teaching, and learning. The high level of academic rigor in conjunction with increased practicum opportunities serves to enhance and extend the theoretical and practical experiences of students preparing to teach.
Program objectives are achieved through a combination of formal coursework, teaching and research seminars, internship and practica, along with independent and collaborative research and major research papers (MRP).
Admission Requirements
Applicants are admitted under the general regulations of the School of Graduate Studies, University of Toronto. Applicants normally must have the equivalent of a University of Toronto four-year bachelor's degree with standing equivalent to a University of Toronto mid-B or better in the final year. In their Statement of Intent, applicants should describe three significant teaching and/or teaching-related experiences that they have had, especially with groups of children. With reference to these experiences, applicants should identify insights gained about teaching and learning, and explain how, based on these insights, they might contribute to the education of students in today's schools. Final selection will be made based on an interview by a panel of faculty, teachers and students. Given the limited number of students in this program, not all eligible applicants can be admitted.
Applicants apply for admission to this program through either the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning or the Department of Human Development and Applied Psychology. Admission and degree requirements for the program are the same for both departments.
Because applicants are applying to a teacher education program they also need to submit the following items with their application:
a) a photocopy of a Canadian birth certificate, or in the case of a person who was not born in Canada, documents showing the basis upon which the applicant is present in Canada including date and place of birth
b) a photocopy of a certificate of change of name where applicable
c) satisfactory evidence of freedom from tuberculosis (required by the Ontario College of Teachers)
NOTE: In addition, a criminal record check is required for certification by the Ontario College of Teachers.
Specialization
Applicants must select one of the following specializations:
•Primary/Junior (junior kindergarten to grade 6).
•Junior/Intermediate (grades 4 to 10).
Applicants to the Junior/Intermediate specialization must select one teaching subject from the following list:
English (First Language)
Prerequisites: Two full university courses in English
Geography
Prerequisites: Two full university courses in Geography
History
Prerequisites: Two full university courses in History
Mathematics
Prerequisites: Two full university courses in Mathematics
Science-General
Prerequisites: Three full university courses in Science
Visual Arts
Prerequisites: Two full university courses in Visual Arts or post-secondary equivalent. Candidates must have studio-oriented experience.
Program Requirements
The two-year M.T. degree is composed of the equivalent of 16 half-courses (14 core and two electives), including practica, and is undertaken on a full-time basis. Normally, advanced standing is not granted in this program. In addition to the coursework (including practica), all candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive examination at the end of the program in order to graduate and receive the M.T. degree and a recommendation to the Ontario College of Teachers for an Ontario Teachers' Certificate of Qualification. Registration in the second year is contingent upon successful completion of all first-year work.
Curriculum, Teaching and Learning
CTL1011H Anti-Discriminatory Education in School Settings
CTL1019H Authentic Assessment
CTL1797H Practicum in Curriculum: Master's Level
CTL7000Y Curriculum and Teaching
CTL7001H Collaboration, Curriculum, Community and Teaching
CTL7003H Conceptual Basis for Methods of Teaching in Primary, Junior
and Intermediate Classrooms
Human Development and Applied Psychology
HDP1201H Child and Adolescent Development
HDP2280H Introduction to Special Education and Adaptive Instruction
HDP2288H Reflective Teaching and Analysis of Instruction
HDP7002H Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Education
HDP7004H Practicum in Schools
HDP7005Y Practicum Internship
The two electives are selected from course offerings in the Departments of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning and/or Human Development and Applied Psychology. Choice of electives is contingent upon the approval of the student's faculty advisor.
The following course descriptions are for those courses numbered in the 7000 series. Descriptions of the other required courses can be found in the appropriate section of the Bulletin i.e., courses with the prefix CTL can be found in the Curriculum Program section, pages 86 - 95; those with HDP can be found in the Human Development and Applied Psychology section, pages 143 - 151.
CTL7000Y Curriculum and Teaching
An introduction to education techniques, and the role of the teacher in implementing,
evaluating and designing curricula for students in grades K to 10. Basic areas
of the elementary curriculum will be introduced, including arts (drama, music,
physical education and visual arts), communications, mathematics and science.
Additionally, the course explores classroom management and illustrates methods
for curriculum planning and development including practical assessment strategies.
This course is normally open only to students in the M.T. in Human Development
and Curriculum program.
Staff
CTL7001H Collaboration, Curriculum, Community and Teaching
This course will enable students to analyze the interrelated conditions that
shape the classroom context specifically and educational change generally. The
impact of community and collaboration upon the curriculum and role of the teacher
are studied in detail. Topics include cooperative learning, parental participation,
and the influence of collegial relationships with students, parents, community,
government and social business agencies upon the classroom and the school. This
course is normally open only to students in the M.T. in Human Development and
Curriculum program.
Staff
HDP7002H Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Education
This course provides students with an overview of legal, ethical and professional
issues as they relate to the educational practitioner. Models of decision-making
designed to assist practitioners with ethical concerns are reviewed and practiced
with a variety of case examples. Issues are also examined in relation to professional
conduct and responsibilities. This course will address school law in Ontario.
This course is normally open only to students in the M.T. in Human Development
and Curriculum program.
Staff
CTL7003H Conceptual Basis for Methods of Teaching in Primary/Junior or Junior/Intermediate
Classrooms
This course examines the conceptual basis underlying teaching methods, problems,
and issues related to curricula in the primary and junior divisions (junior
kindergarten to grade 6) or junior and intermediate divisions (grades 4 - 10).
Instruction is given in general methods and specific approaches to teaching.
Junior/Intermediate students will specialize in one subject area. (See the Admission
Requirements section on the previous page for a list of the teaching subjects
offered.) Opportunities to observe and participate in the activities of the
elementary school classroom will be provided to consolidate conceptual understanding
and develop skills in the applied delivery of curriculum. This course is normally
open only to students in the M.T. in Human Development and Curriculum program.
Prerequisite: Junior/Intermediate students need a minimum of two full university
courses in their subject specialization plus any other prerequisites as may
be required by the Ontario College of Teachers.
Staff
HDP7004H Practicum in Schools
This course provides supervised experience in an area of fieldwork, under the
direction of faculty and field personnel. Students are placed in partnership
schools in public and separate school systems and in other settings. Students
are under the joint supervision of a field teacher on site and an academic staff
member at OISE/UT. The practicum provides a minimum of 30 days of field experience.
This course is normally open only to students in the M.T. in Human Development
and Curriculum program.
Staff
HDP7005Y Practicum Internship
Students are placed in partnership schools in public and separate school systems
and in other settings. Students are under the joint supervision of field teachers
on site and an academic staff member at OISE/UT. The practicum provides a minimum
of 80 days of field experience as junior staff members within school settings.
This course is normally open only to students in the M.T. in Human Development
and Curriculum program.
Staff
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