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Course Description

Primary Division (ABQ)

This additional basic qualification course will support teachers in learning and applying pedagogical practice related to Primary Education from a foundation of equity and inclusion. This includes enabling learners to develop, refine and demonstrate their skills and knowledge by understanding and responding to the continuum of learning from kindergarten and throughout the primary division.

Primary Division-Leadership Focus (ABQ)

This course equips teachers with the foundational qualifications required to teach in the primary division while integrating a focus on leadership development. In addition to deepening their understanding of curriculum delivery and classroom management, teachers will engage in reflective practices to cultivate leadership skills critical for guiding teams, fostering collaboration, and contributing to school improvement initiatives.

Leadership Eligibility Requirement:

• Minimum of 5 years full-time classroom teaching experience
• Interest in in-school or school board leadership

To Enroll in the Leadership Focus ABQ:

• Select Section 910 during registration
• Submit a waiver form after registration to [email protected]

Most Western AQ courses are offered in a combined format, where candidates across Schedule A (Divisional Qualifications-ABQ), Schedule D (3-part AQ), or Schedule E (Honour Specialist AQ), may be combined. As candidates participate in course discussions and collaborative inquiries they work towards achievement of their course-specific expectations.

Course normally offered in Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter sessions.

Prerequisites

1. General Certificate of Qualification and Registration (CQR) in Good Standing.
2. An acceptable university degree or qualifications that the Registrar considers to be equivalent to such a degree. (Our office will verify your OCT status and CQR via the online OCT Public Register. You do not need to send a copy.)

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 [email protected] for more information.

Pre-Evaluation Option:

Pre-Evaluation is not required for this course. Our office will verify your OCT status and CQR via the online OCT Public Register.