ITEP – Certificate

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must:

1. hold a high school diploma or equivalent;
2. be of First Nations, Métis or Inuit ancestry;
3. have acquired relevant experience and skills.

N.B. Selection is based equally on ACADEMIC STANDING AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE as submitted on the Statement of Experience Form. However, fulfillment of the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

The evaluation of applications is a four-step process. There is no appeal process. All decisions are final.

Step One

An academic average is calculated.

For ITEP bachelor of education applicants, the academic average is based on the best 20 one-term undergraduate university courses completed by December 31, the year prior to the admission request. Applicants who have not completed 20 one-term courses will be evaluated on the basis of courses completed by that date.

For ITEP certificate in education applicants, the academic average is calculated on the 6 best final marks from your Grade 12 courses.

Step Two

The statement of experience is evaluated.

A team of educators and representatives of the Indigenous community will evaluate each statement of experience. The rating of the statement is a holistic evaluation which considers:

• the range and relevance of the applicant's experience
• the completeness of the submission
• the written and presentational quality of the submission

Range and Relevance of the Applicant's Experience

Does the submission indicate evidence of the following characteristics?

• Interest in and respect for Indigenous learning and knowledge
• Commitment to learning and teaching
• Working effectively with children or youth
• Organizational skills
• Effective communication
• Teamwork and collegiality
• Adaptability
• Creativity
• Initiative
• Commitment to addressing issues of diversity and equity

Completeness of the submission

Does the submission indicate evidence of completeness of response in relation to the three types of information requested on the statement of experience?

• Why do you wish to become a teacher?
• Provide specific information about your life, work and academic experiences. Address the nature and duration of your experience, the skills and abilities you acquired, the connection between the acquired skills and their relevance to teaching.
• Demonstrate through your experiences that you are ethical, professional and able to take on the responsibilities of a teacher.

Writing and presentational quality of the submission

Does the submission indicate evidence of:

• Conventional and appropriate use of language (correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence, structure, essay organization)?
• Appropriate presentation (appearance) in relation to directions provided?
• Remain within the parameters of the space provided on the statement of experience (single space, margins)?

Your Referee

Select a person who resides in Canada and can be easily reached by phone or e-mail, who is knowledgeable about you as a potential teacher. The person you select should be able to comment on your suitability based on first-hand knowledge about you. Relatives are excluded. References will be contacted.

Step Three

A combined score is calculated weighing equally the average and the statement of experience score and all eligible applicants are ranked in descending order of the combined score.

Step Four

Offers are made to the number of top applicants necessary to meet the enrolment objectives. A waiting list is prepared (for qualified applicants) to permit a second round of offers if necessary. Applicants whose combined score does not warrant an offer or a place on the waiting list are advised of their refusal.

If you wish to apply to the ITEP, you must ensure you are available to take the courses and complete the practice teaching sessions for the duration of the program.

Year 1 - 18 units

Term 1 Summer (9 units)

• PED3141 Curriculum Design, Implementation, and Assessment Part 1 (3 units)
• PED1140 Education in the Primary/Junior Division -Language (3 units)
• PED1158 Education in the Primary/Junior Division -Mathematics (3 units)

Term 2 Fall (distance –4.5 units)

• PED3142 Learning Theory and Practice in Inclusive Classrooms Part 1 (3 units)
• PED1142 Professional Inquiry in Practice Part 1 + 1 day a week in schools (community service learning) (3 unit-course scheduled over fall and winter terms 1.5 units/term)

Term 3 Winter (distance –4.5 units)

• PED1142 Professional Inquiry in Practice Part 1 (continued) + 1 day a week in school (community service learning) (3 unit-course scheduled over fall and winter terms 1.5 units/term)
• PED2130 PRACTICUM I – 4 WEEKS (3 UNITS)

Year 2 - 21 units

Term 4 Summer (12 units)

• PED4141 Curriculum Design, Implementation, and Assessment Part 2 (3 units)
• PED1148 Education in the Primary/Junior Division - Health and Physical Education (3 units)
• PED1146 Education in the Primary/Junior Division - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Languages (3 units)
• PED1159 Education in the Primary/Junior Division - Science and Technology (3 units)

Term 5 Fall (distance – 4.5 units)

• PED3102 Schooling and Society (3 units)
• PED1143 Professional Inquiry in Practice Part 2 + 1 day a week in schools (community service learning) (3 unit-course scheduled over fall and winter terms 1.5 units/term)

Term 6 Winter (distance – 4.5 units)

• PED1143 Professional Inquiry in Practice Part 2 (continued) + 1 day a week in schools (community service learning) (3 unit-course scheduled over fall and winter terms 1.5 units/term)
• PED3130 Practicum II – 4 weeks (3 units)

Year 3 - 21 units

Term 7 Summer (9 units)

• PED4142 Learning Theory and Practice in Inclusive Classrooms Part 2 (3 units)
• PED1149 Education in the Primary/Junior Division - Social Studies (3 units)
• PED2140 Education in the Primary/Junior Division - Arts (3 units)

Term 8 Fall (distance – 4.5 units)

• PED3123 Political and Professional Organization in Indigenous Education (3 units)
• PED1144 Professional Inquiry in Practice Part 3 + 1 day a week in schools (community service learning) (3 unit-course scheduled over fall and winter terms 1.5 units/term)

Term 9 Winter (distance – 7.5 units)

• PED1144 Professional Inquiry in Practice Part 3 (continued) + alternate educational placement (community service learning – 15 days) (3 units course scheduled over fall and winter terms 1.5 units/term)
• PED3230 Practicum III 8 weeks (6 units)

You must be available to take web-based courses online, which require access to a computer and to reliable Internet. In addition, you are required to complete Community Service Learning (CSL) in an educational setting (preferably your practicum school) across your study program. Teacher candidates are expected to complete Community Service Learning in each of the three years as part of their Professional Inquiry courses. As well, in each of years 1 and 2 of the winter terms, you will do four weeks of practicum placement in a school and in year 3 you will have an 8-week placement in a school. All the placements except for the alternative placement must be done in an Ontario school.