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Teaching English Language Learners
ESL Part 1 provides practical strategies for integrating ESL students into the classroom including introductory training in linguistics, theories of second-language teaching and learning. Part 2 furthers a teacher’s knowledge in the area with advanced consideration of development of curriculum units and the specialist course is for teachers interested in pursuing a leadership role in ESL.
Winter register from Aug 09, 2017 to Jan 14, 2018 | Spring register from Feb 21, 2018 to Apr 22, 2018 | Blended register from Feb 21, 2018 to Apr 04, 2018 | Summer register from Feb 21, 2018 to Jun 24, 2018 | Fall register from Aug 09, 2018 to Sep 16, 2018 | |
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Teaching English Language Learners Part 1 | offered | offered | not offered | offered | offered |
Teaching English Language Learners Part 2 | offered | offered | not offered | offered | offered |
Teaching English Language Learners Specialist | offered | offered | not offered | offered | offered |
Teaching English Language Learners Part 1
Course Description
This introductory course will include practical strategies for the teaching of English as a second language with introductory training in linguistics, and theories of second-language teaching and learning. Exploration of the socio-cultural adjustment faced by minority students adapting to functioning and participating in Canadian society will be examined.
Course Duration | Three-Part AQ | Registration | ||
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STARTS:
Jan 24, 2018 ENDS: Apr 11, 2018 | $675.00 | Closed | OPENS:
Aug 09, 2017 CLOSES: Jan 14, 2018 | register |
STARTS:
May 02, 2018 ENDS: Jun 13, 2018 | $675.00 | Open | OPENS:
Feb 21, 2018 CLOSES: Apr 22, 2018 | register |
STARTS:
Apr 11, 2018 ENDS: Jul 13, 2018 | $675.00 | Closed | OPENS:
Feb 21, 2018 CLOSES: Apr 04, 2018 | register |
STARTS:
Jul 04, 2018 ENDS: Aug 02, 2018 | $675.00 | Open | OPENS:
Feb 21, 2018 CLOSES: Jun 24, 2018 | register |
STARTS:
Sep 26, 2018 ENDS: Dec 05, 2018 | $675.00 | Closed | OPENS:
Aug 09, 2018 CLOSES: Sep 16, 2018 | register |
Admission Requirements
- General Certificate of Qualification and Registration (CQR) in Good Standing.
- A qualification in one of the following: Primary division; Junior division; Intermediate division in a general education subject from Schedule A; or Senior division in a general education subject from Schedule A.
(Our office will verify your OCT status and CQR via the online OCT Public Register. You do not need to send a copy.) - Candidates must demonstrate oral and written fluency in English and a thorough knowledge of grammar. A candidate who fails to demonstrate a satisfactory level of oral and written competence, or satisfactory knowledge of grammar, will be required to withdraw from the course.
*Teachers holding Qualifications in Technological Education may enroll in the three-part AQ courses in Teaching English Language Learners.
NOTE:
- If you hold a Transitional Certificate of Qualification and Registration, you cannot enroll in an Additional Qualifications course.
- Teachers trained outside of Ontario, and wishing to teach in Ontario, must be a fully registered member of the Ontario College of Teachers PRIOR to registration in an AQ.
- Exceptions to the above are made for trained teachers from other jurisdictions who do not plan to teach in Ontario. Contact aspire@uwo.ca for more information.
Required Documentation
Course Materials
There is no required text for this course. Online readings will be used. The following texts are optional:
ISBN | Title |
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9781553792321 | More Than Just Surviving (Recommended reading) |
0521759366 | Grammar in Use Intermediate + CD 2nd Ed (Recommended as a good grammar text) |
OPTIONAL materials can be ordered online at http://www.bookstore.uwo.ca/eSolution2/course.php?campus=AQ
Important Dates
Winter | |
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Registration Opens | Aug 09, 2017 |
Registration Deadline | Jan 14, 2018 |
Course Begin | Jan 24, 2018 |
Last day to withdraw without academic penalty | Mar 05, 2018 |
Course end | Apr 11, 2018 |
Reports sent to OCT | May 04, 2018 |
Transcripts available on Student Centre:
http://student.uwo.ca | May 04, 2018 |
Spring | |
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Registration Opens | Feb 21, 2018 |
Registration Deadline | Apr 22, 2018 |
Course Begin | May 02, 2018 |
Last day to withdraw without academic penalty | May 23, 2018 |
Course end | Jun 13, 2018 |
Reports sent to OCT | Jul 10, 2018 |
Transcripts available on Student Centre:
http://student.uwo.ca | Jul 10, 2018 |
Blended | |
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Registration Opens | Feb 21, 2018 |
Registration Deadline | Apr 04, 2018 |
Course Begin | Apr 11, 2018 |
Last day to withdraw without academic penalty | May 23, 2018 |
Course end | Jul 13, 2018 |
Reports sent to OCT | Jul 30, 2018 |
Transcripts available on Student Centre:
http://student.uwo.ca | Jul 30, 2018 |
Summer | |
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Registration Opens | Feb 21, 2018 |
Registration Deadline | Jun 24, 2018 |
Course Begin | Jul 04, 2018 |
Last day to withdraw without academic penalty | Jul 18, 2018 |
Course end | Aug 02, 2018 |
Reports sent to OCT | Aug 30, 2018 |
Transcripts available on Student Centre:
http://student.uwo.ca | Aug 30, 2018 |
Fall | |
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Registration Opens | Aug 09, 2018 |
Registration Deadline | Sep 16, 2018 |
Course Begin | Sep 26, 2018 |
Last day to withdraw without academic penalty | Oct 31, 2018 |
Course end | Dec 05, 2018 |
Reports sent to OCT | Jan 07, 2019 |
Transcripts available on Student Centre:
http://student.uwo.ca | Jan 07, 2019 |
Fees
2018/19 Additional Qualification course tuition fees*
Course Type | Fee |
---|---|
Three-Part AQ | $675.00 |
Additional Basic AQ | $675.00 |
Honour Specialist | $725.00 |
Tech Studies | $725.00 |
Payment of the tuition amount, by cheque or credit card, must be received in full to complete registration and secure a space in the course. Spaces are not held pending receipt of payment. It is recommended that you provide your credit card number to ensure timely payment. * VISA debit cards are not accepted. Payment may be made by Visa or Mastercard.
The tuition amount includes a $100 non-refundable processing fee. This fee is applied to refunds issued for course withdrawals, including those for non-eligibility.
Registration acceptance is dependent upon payment of fees and fulfillment of eligibility requirements.
*It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before completing the registration/payment process. Check admission requirements for your course.
*International Students: International Fees apply for any student who is not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Please contact aspire@uwo.ca prior to registration.
A receipt can be printed on-screen at the time of payment, or a Statement of Account and Web Academic Report can be printed later from the Office of the Registrar website. Go to our FAQ's page for printing instructions.
* The Board of Governors reserves the right to amend fees.
Withdrawals
Check out FAQ's page for Western's policy on withdrawals and refunds.To withdraw from a course, a written request must be submitted to the ASPIRE Office. The written request may be emailed to aspire@uwo.ca.
Teaching English Language Learners Part 2
Course Description
This course will provide an advanced consideration of the development of curriculum units applying the theories and techniques of second-language learning. There will be a wider exploration of phonology and psycholinguistics. Issues of multiculturalism and race relations will be included.
Course Duration | Three-Part AQ | Registration | ||
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STARTS:
Jan 24, 2018 ENDS: Apr 11, 2018 | $675.00 | Closed | OPENS:
Aug 09, 2017 CLOSES: Jan 14, 2018 | register |
STARTS:
May 02, 2018 ENDS: Jun 13, 2018 | $675.00 | Open | OPENS:
Feb 21, 2018 CLOSES: Apr 22, 2018 | register |
STARTS:
Apr 11, 2018 ENDS: Jul 13, 2018 | $675.00 | Closed | OPENS:
Feb 21, 2018 CLOSES: Apr 04, 2018 | register |
STARTS:
Jul 04, 2018 ENDS: Aug 02, 2018 | $675.00 | Open | OPENS:
Feb 21, 2018 CLOSES: Jun 24, 2018 | register |
STARTS:
Sep 26, 2018 ENDS: Dec 05, 2018 | $675.00 | Closed | OPENS:
Aug 09, 2018 CLOSES: Sep 16, 2018 | register |
Admission Requirements
- General Certificate of Qualification and Registration (CQR) indicating successful completion of Teaching English Language Learners Part 1. (CQR copy is not required as our office will verify Part 1 completion via the online OCT Public Register.)
- Evidence of at least one year (194 days) of successful teaching experience, as certified by an appropriate supervisory officer. The supervisory officer is the superintendent of the school board (not the principal) or in the case of private schools, the Ministry of Education official assigned to provide supervisory services. Teaching experience must be completed AFTER initial teacher certification and PRIOR to the first day of the course.
- Candidates must demonstrate oral and written fluency in English and a thorough knowledge of grammear. A candidate who failes to demonstrate a satisfactory level of oral and written compentence, or satisfactory knowledge of grammar, will be required to withdraw from the course.
NOTE:
- If you hold a Transitional Certificate of Qualification and Registration, you cannot enroll in an Additional Qualifications course.
- Teachers trained outside of Ontario, and wishing to teach in Ontario, must be a fully registered member of the Ontario College of Teachers PRIOR to registration in an AQ.
- Exceptions to the above are made for trained teachers from other jurisdictions who do not plan to teach in Ontario. Contact aspire@uwo.ca for more information.
Required Documentation
- The Teaching Experience Form, completed and signed by the appropriate supervisory officer, must be mailed or faxed to 519.850.2526 or emailed to aspire@uwo.ca by the supervisory office. *NOTE: If you previously completed another Part 2 and/or Specialist AQ as listed on your CQR, the Teaching Experience form is not required.
- The above documentation must be received by the ASPIRE office prior to the start date of the AQ course. Failure to submit required documentation may result in your removal from the course.
Course Materials
Online resources will be used.
Important Dates
Winter | |
---|---|
Registration Opens | Aug 09, 2017 |
Registration Deadline | Jan 14, 2018 |
Course Begin | Jan 24, 2018 |
Last day to withdraw without academic penalty | Mar 05, 2018 |
Course end | Apr 11, 2018 |
Reports sent to OCT | May 04, 2018 |
Transcripts available on Student Centre:
http://student.uwo.ca | May 04, 2018 |
Spring | |
---|---|
Registration Opens | Feb 21, 2018 |
Registration Deadline | Apr 22, 2018 |
Course Begin | May 02, 2018 |
Last day to withdraw without academic penalty | May 23, 2018 |
Course end | Jun 13, 2018 |
Reports sent to OCT | Jul 10, 2018 |
Transcripts available on Student Centre:
http://student.uwo.ca | Jul 10, 2018 |
Blended | |
---|---|
Registration Opens | Feb 21, 2018 |
Registration Deadline | Apr 04, 2018 |
Course Begin | Apr 11, 2018 |
Last day to withdraw without academic penalty | May 23, 2018 |
Course end | Jul 13, 2018 |
Reports sent to OCT | Jul 30, 2018 |
Transcripts available on Student Centre:
http://student.uwo.ca | Jul 30, 2018 |
Summer | |
---|---|
Registration Opens | Feb 21, 2018 |
Registration Deadline | Jun 24, 2018 |
Course Begin | Jul 04, 2018 |
Last day to withdraw without academic penalty | Jul 18, 2018 |
Course end | Aug 02, 2018 |
Reports sent to OCT | Aug 30, 2018 |
Transcripts available on Student Centre:
http://student.uwo.ca | Aug 30, 2018 |
Fall | |
---|---|
Registration Opens | Aug 09, 2018 |
Registration Deadline | Sep 16, 2018 |
Course Begin | Sep 26, 2018 |
Last day to withdraw without academic penalty | Oct 31, 2018 |
Course end | Dec 05, 2018 |
Reports sent to OCT | Jan 07, 2019 |
Transcripts available on Student Centre:
http://student.uwo.ca | Jan 07, 2019 |
Fees
2018/19 Additional Qualification course tuition fees*
Course Type | Fee |
---|---|
Three-Part AQ | $675.00 |
Additional Basic AQ | $675.00 |
Honour Specialist | $725.00 |
Tech Studies | $725.00 |
Payment of the tuition amount, by cheque or credit card, must be received in full to complete registration and secure a space in the course. Spaces are not held pending receipt of payment. It is recommended that you provide your credit card number to ensure timely payment. * VISA debit cards are not accepted. Payment may be made by Visa or Mastercard.
The tuition amount includes a $100 non-refundable processing fee. This fee is applied to refunds issued for course withdrawals, including those for non-eligibility.
Registration acceptance is dependent upon payment of fees and fulfillment of eligibility requirements.
*It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before completing the registration/payment process. Check admission requirements for your course.
*International Students: International Fees apply for any student who is not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Please contact aspire@uwo.ca prior to registration.
A receipt can be printed on-screen at the time of payment, or a Statement of Account and Web Academic Report can be printed later from the Office of the Registrar website. Go to our FAQ's page for printing instructions.
* The Board of Governors reserves the right to amend fees.
Withdrawals
Check out FAQ's page for Western's policy on withdrawals and refunds.To withdraw from a course, a written request must be submitted to the ASPIRE Office. The written request may be emailed to aspire@uwo.ca.
Teaching English Language Learners Specialist
Course Description
This course will emphasize the design, administration, and evaluation of programs in English as a second language. The linguistic component will focus on second language speech and writing problems. Training in leadership and workshop design is an essential part of the course.
Course Duration | Three-Part AQ | Registration | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
STARTS:
Jan 24, 2018 ENDS: Apr 11, 2018 | $675.00 | Closed | OPENS:
Aug 09, 2017 CLOSES: Jan 14, 2018 | register |
STARTS:
May 02, 2018 ENDS: Jun 13, 2018 | $675.00 | Open | OPENS:
Feb 21, 2018 CLOSES: Apr 22, 2018 | register |
STARTS:
Apr 11, 2018 ENDS: Jul 13, 2018 | $675.00 | Closed | OPENS:
Feb 21, 2018 CLOSES: Apr 04, 2018 | register |
STARTS:
Jul 04, 2018 ENDS: Aug 02, 2018 | $675.00 | Open | OPENS:
Feb 21, 2018 CLOSES: Jun 24, 2018 | register |
STARTS:
Sep 26, 2018 ENDS: Dec 05, 2018 | $675.00 | Closed | OPENS:
Aug 09, 2018 CLOSES: Sep 16, 2018 | register |
Admission Requirements
- General Certificate of Qualification and Registration (CQR) indicating successful completion of Teaching English Language Learners Part 2. (CQR copy is not required as our office will verify Part 2 completion via the online OCT Public Register.)
- Evidence of at least two years (388 days) of successful teaching experience, of which at least one year (194 days) is in the subject area, as certified by an appropriate supervisory officer. The supervisory officer is the superintendent of the school board (not the principal) or in the case of private schools, the Ministry of Education official assigned to provide supervisory services. Teaching experience must be completed AFTER initial teacher certification and PRIOR to the first day of the course.
NOTE: Where a teacher is teaching the subject in an integrated format, supervisory officers may consider experience where a teacher can demonstrate that he or she has planned and implemented instruction, and evaluated students using approved curriculum policy documents related to the subject. (OCT Memorandum: August 30, 2012). - Candidates must demonstrate oral and written fluency in English and a thorough knowledge of grammear. A candidate who failes to demonstrate a satisfactory level of oral and written compentence, or satisfactory knowledge of grammar, will be required to withdraw from the course.
NOTE:
- If you hold a Transitional Certificate of Qualification and Registration, you cannot enroll in an Additional Qualifications course.
- Teachers trained outside of Ontario, and wishing to teach in Ontario, must be a fully registered member of the Ontario College of Teachers PRIOR to registration in an AQ.
- ◦Exceptions to the above are made for trained teachers from other jurisdictions who do not plan to teach in Ontario. Contact aspire@uwo.ca for more information.
Required Documentation
- The Teaching Experience Form, completed and signed by the appropriate supervisory officer, must be mailed or faxed to 519.850.2526 or emailed to aspire@uwo.ca by the supervisory office.
- The above documentation must be received by the ASPIRE office prior to the start date of the AQ course. Failure to submit required documentation may result in your removal from the course.
Course Materials
Online resources will be used.
Important Dates
Winter | |
---|---|
Registration Opens | Aug 09, 2017 |
Registration Deadline | Jan 14, 2018 |
Course Begin | Jan 24, 2018 |
Last day to withdraw without academic penalty | Mar 05, 2018 |
Course end | Apr 11, 2018 |
Reports sent to OCT | May 04, 2018 |
Transcripts available on Student Centre:
http://student.uwo.ca | May 04, 2018 |
Spring | |
---|---|
Registration Opens | Feb 21, 2018 |
Registration Deadline | Apr 22, 2018 |
Course Begin | May 02, 2018 |
Last day to withdraw without academic penalty | May 23, 2018 |
Course end | Jun 13, 2018 |
Reports sent to OCT | Jul 10, 2018 |
Transcripts available on Student Centre:
http://student.uwo.ca | Jul 10, 2018 |
Blended | |
---|---|
Registration Opens | Feb 21, 2018 |
Registration Deadline | Apr 04, 2018 |
Course Begin | Apr 11, 2018 |
Last day to withdraw without academic penalty | May 23, 2018 |
Course end | Jul 13, 2018 |
Reports sent to OCT | Jul 30, 2018 |
Transcripts available on Student Centre:
http://student.uwo.ca | Jul 30, 2018 |
Summer | |
---|---|
Registration Opens | Feb 21, 2018 |
Registration Deadline | Jun 24, 2018 |
Course Begin | Jul 04, 2018 |
Last day to withdraw without academic penalty | Jul 18, 2018 |
Course end | Aug 02, 2018 |
Reports sent to OCT | Aug 30, 2018 |
Transcripts available on Student Centre:
http://student.uwo.ca | Aug 30, 2018 |
Fall | |
---|---|
Registration Opens | Aug 09, 2018 |
Registration Deadline | Sep 16, 2018 |
Course Begin | Sep 26, 2018 |
Last day to withdraw without academic penalty | Oct 31, 2018 |
Course end | Dec 05, 2018 |
Reports sent to OCT | Jan 07, 2019 |
Transcripts available on Student Centre:
http://student.uwo.ca | Jan 07, 2019 |
Fees
2018/19 Additional Qualification course tuition fees*
Course Type | Fee |
---|---|
Three-Part AQ | $675.00 |
Additional Basic AQ | $675.00 |
Honour Specialist | $725.00 |
Tech Studies | $725.00 |
Payment of the tuition amount, by cheque or credit card, must be received in full to complete registration and secure a space in the course. Spaces are not held pending receipt of payment. It is recommended that you provide your credit card number to ensure timely payment. * VISA debit cards are not accepted. Payment may be made by Visa or Mastercard.
The tuition amount includes a $100 non-refundable processing fee. This fee is applied to refunds issued for course withdrawals, including those for non-eligibility.
Registration acceptance is dependent upon payment of fees and fulfillment of eligibility requirements.
*It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before completing the registration/payment process. Check admission requirements for your course.
*International Students: International Fees apply for any student who is not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Please contact aspire@uwo.ca prior to registration.
A receipt can be printed on-screen at the time of payment, or a Statement of Account and Web Academic Report can be printed later from the Office of the Registrar website. Go to our FAQ's page for printing instructions.
* The Board of Governors reserves the right to amend fees.
Withdrawals
Check out FAQ's page for Western's policy on withdrawals and refunds.To withdraw from a course, a written request must be submitted to the ASPIRE Office. The written request may be emailed to aspire@uwo.ca.