Ontario College of Teachers | Setting the Standard for Great Teaching
 
SEPTEMBER 2015
  Your College and You
How to protect children from abuse and neglect
How to protect children from abuse and neglect
As an Ontario Certified Teacher, do you know exactly what to do if you suspect that a child is a victim of abuse and neglect? Our Professional Advisory on Duty to Report, provides you with helpful information about your legal and ethical duty.

Know more about recognizing signs of abuse, reporting your suspicions and reflecting to ensure you’ve done all you can to protect children.

Have a classroom idea to share?
Have a classroom idea to share?
You have a great tip on how best to get your students’ attention, manage your classroom or teach a specific subject? Send it to us at ps@oct.ca and your helpful advice could be published in an upcoming issue of Professionally Speaking – in the Professional Practice section. This section is a platform for OCTs to share information with colleagues – new and veteran! Check out the related online research archive.
Saskatchewan teachers to govern their profession
Saskatchewan teachers to govern their profession
Ontario is no longer the only province in Canada to have a self-regulatory body for the teaching profession. The Registered Teachers Act has established the Saskatchewan Professional Teachers Regulatory Board (SPTRB) to “serve and protect the public.” The STPRB will oversee teacher certification and discipline related to misconduct and incompetence to ensure fairness and increased transparency. It is expected to begin operations this fall.
What will future teachers learn?
What will future teachers learn?
The enhanced teacher education program begins this fall at Ontario education faculties. Greater focus will be given to diversity, students’ mental health and well-being, using technology to teach, and special education.Teacher candidates will also learn the cultural and linguistic assets contributed by First Nation, Métis and Inuit families and communities.The College helped to shape the new program. Do you want to enhance your learning? Take a look at Additional Qualifications courses.
 
Inspire students to be future scientists, artists, photographers, architects…
Inspire students to be future scientists, artists, photographers, architects…
Looking for a fun way to inspire your students? College members enjoy many discounts to a wide variety of education activities through OCT MemberPerks, including trips to the Ontario Science Centre, the Art Gallery of Ontario and much, much more. Learn more!
Quick and easy read
Quick and easy read
As you prepare to head back to school, have a look at Professionally Speaking’s latest installment of book reviews for valuable teacher and student resources, available for a variety of instruction levels.
 
Student Essay Contest
Student Essay Contest
Have your students participate in a national essay contest organized by French for the Future. This is a great opportunity for young people to write a 750-word essay in French starting with “C’est en parlant français que…” More than $200,000 in scholarships to be won!

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As an Ontario Certified Teacher, you are required to ensure the College
has accurate information about your work/business address. If you are employed or self-employed in a position of authority over children or students or in education, please let us know your employer’s address.

 

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